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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
RIp,s LAST SLEEP.

James J. Montague. in the Cosmopolitan. The purple shadows lie along
 The Catskills, as they did of old; The robin sings his even song,
 The sky is rimmed with red and gold; Past shining lake and somber hill The silent-footed twilight creeps; The stars light one by one-and still Old Rip Van Wrinkle sleeps. It is no slumber of pretense
 That wraps the wandering idler now; No wonder whispering audience
 Waits on to see the silvered brow And tottering form and vacant stare
 When, with the dawning of the day, The spell dissolved, old Rip shall rise And take his homeward way. Not one is left to jeer and fout.
 Among the chattering village folk. And greet his looks of fear and doubt With many a jest and clumsy joke. No friends, grown gray with time and
 trial.
 No children. changed to wrinlxled men, will tap their heads and slyly smile
 When he halts home again. For. while he sleeps the stars will fade, The earth will moulder and decay, And all the things that men have made Will pass in crumbling dust away. And when he wakes-ahi would we kneW Before that far-off morning breaks, In kindlier friends he'll journey to
 When Rib Van Wrinkle wakeas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

From the Providence Journal.
 TT must be with certain tingling of
 the blood that those who have reach- ! ed middle life read of the reviviscence of Saratoga, the famous American Spa, which thirty years and more ago was popularly regarded as one of the won ders of the world. It's hotels were then the largest; it's horses the fastest; it's women-not the slowest-the most gorge ously gowned and bejeweled; its gamblers the most reckless; it's politicians the jol- Hest, most generous and corrupt, and its waters the most efficacious to be found on the American continent. Now, once more the same hotels are filled with their thousands of guests, the horses are faster than ever, the women, if not so well known are just as numerous and as gorgeously arrayed, and if report be true, the gamblers are doing greater business than ever and with as little attempt at seclusion. The politicians are there, too; but while they display more money, there are fewed plug hats among them, and they think less and talk more than Tn the old days, when money went further than in this year of grace.
 The gayety is there, but somehow the environment does not appeal to the larger class of American citizens with whom athletics and outdoor life general have taken the place of porch-sitting. flirting and gossip. The historic parsonage who in the days gone by was celebrated for his ability to hand each of the thousand guests who were wont to assemble in the dining room at one time his own hat or proper garment would, if he were on earth today, be called upon to cater to as large a crowd, but it would be of a different class. The Samuel J. Tildens and William H. vanderbilts are no more, and those who have come after them fail apparently, to attain to their standard Now 1t is the Ben" Odells, John w.. Gates, Jim Sheviins and others of that fix who run the machine" with an oc- casional sprinkling of respectable states manship in the background to keep it from going altogether off the track.
 The gambling fraternity is apparently more than ever in evidence. John Cham berlin is dead but Dick" Canfield, so the latest stories have it, although lacking Chamberlin's qualifications, conducts quite as prosperous business. The "Jim" Fisks and "Josie' Mansfields are but a memory and, most striking change of all. perhaps, one that makes sad the heart Of the old-timer, is the substitution of the automobile for the vistoria. Although racing is the ostensible sport that en- ables Saratoga to maintain her strength as a magnet, horse flesh, except on the track, is made to give way to the devil wagon" which has taken possession of the beautiful streets.
 It was thought few years ago when William c. Witney revived Saratogas s race track prestige that he would give an aspect of responsibility to this resort of faded joys. but evidently his influence was not lasting. There is more wealth at Saratoga today than ever, more ''style'' and more vulgar display. but the flavor of the once attractive spot is gone. The springs are there in all their original purity, but their once magic power is not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
Concerning ciaaretts.

'The report of Commissioner Yerkes on the internal revenue collections of the past year shows some interesting figures, said a smoker.
 During the fiscal year ending June So 1905, internal revenue was paid in the United States on 1.S76, ,633,6l3 cigarettes Of this number 1,S6s.2l2.74O were the ordi- nary kind which weigh not more than three pounds for 1000. Of this kind there was an increase over the previous year of Al ,530,479.
 ''Of the total number of cigarettes S,42o,- ss3 were of the larger variety which aver age more than three pounds per thousand. This sort seems to be not so popular as a decrease of 677 is shown.
 'I find by little calculation that these figures show an average of more than seventeen cigarettes for every man. wom- an and child in the United States am willing to admit however that l get more than my share during the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
An EstimabIe Citizen.

"Mr. T. T. Hillman who died today said an old resident last night repre- sented in his character and achievement type of citizenship that is all too un- common in the industrial world. MT. Hill man left an estate of no small value. lie was for years identified with the indus trial development of this district ana was highly successful in what he under took.
 ..There are two kinds of captains or industry in this country One class hake their money out of what others lose. These are the pirates of finance-tne parasites of society. The other class are far-sighted men who discern industriai opportunities and make fortunes by puiio- ing up great enterprises and giving em- ployment to a great many other men. These men not only accumulate money themselves but they enable others to im- prove their condition. It was to this latter admirable class that MT. Hillman belonged"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
cARrooNlsr NEEDED.
,,,o urntsy,lle Mercury

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 The cartoonist of the Birmingham Age Herald yesterday pictured Mayor Ward standing with a bull whip in his hand con- templating a lot of loafing vagrants' with the inscriptions: Tn view or the scarcity of labor the mayor may resort 10 ms nersuader." "A dollar a day for cutting weeds It will be remembered that the Mercury advised Mayor Smith few days since that if he would enforce the vag- rant laws in Huntsville that the citizens would be able to have their premises cleaned up much quicker, as 1t Is impossi- ble to have the work done by the lew negroes who are willing to work. The cartoonist can bring out more forcibly such matters than the writer, and If We thought cartoonist would put some lire into our mayor along these lines we would be tempted to employ one for a season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
Supremacy in Cotton Growing,

The British Cotton Growing associa- ton can point to many colonies that nave sunshine enough or moisture enough for the production of cotton, but they can name scarcely one in which warmth and moisture are mingled in proper proportions, and in which there are no labor or transpor- .ation problems. All the English, Ger man and French efforts have simply disclosed lands that could grow cotton if they did not present some irremedi' lble defect, physical or economic.
 The cotton grown in British India sas staple too short to suit the Lan- .ashire spinners. and the cotton grown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
A Kindly Man.

''I don't think I ever knew man who had more admirable traits of character, said T. G. Hewlett last night, than did Marx Gumberts, whose death occurred In Evansville Ind, today. He was always noted for his generosity and the hoeraii- ty with which he contributed to every worthy cause. His friends never called on him for aid in vain and recall a very striking instance of this fidelity to old ties which characterized MT. Gumberts' life
 At one time several years ago. MT. Gumberts learned that one of his friends had been arrested on some charge and imprisoned at Liverpool. He dropped his own affairs, hurried across the Atlantic and spent two years in an effort to set his friend free. After much trouble ana efler making considerable expenditure or his money MT. Gumberts succeeded In extri- eating the man from his dliema and nao the pleasure of seeing him freed or charge of which he was not guilty. Tt is such deeds as ttfs that proclaim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
! FOR THE GOOD OF MOBILE.

From the Mobile Herald.
 After today's issue of The Herald is printed, twelve thousand copies of the regular edition with the insertion of sev- eral pages of special matter bearing upon Mobiles healthy condition, her manner cf handling the fruit trade and kindred topics will be printed
 These papers will be judiciously dis tributed in every town and hamlet on the line of the several roads and river routes within 200 miles of Mobile.
 The cost of such an edition to The Her aid is small in comparison to the good to be accomplished for Mobile, and The | Herald above everything else is with and for Mobile, the best, the most prosper ous, the cleanest city in the south.
 We want our friends in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida to know that Mo bile is keeping the faith.
 We desire them to know that Mobile is not in the infected district and is therefore open and safe to the world.
 We want to impress them with the fact that Mobile is taking every precaution to protect her own people and the thous- ands of up-country people who have help ed to make her great.
 Hence 12.0O0 papers go out tonight with the message of truth. of hope, of conf dence.
 No extra advertisements will be solic- tied. Our regular patrons will have the full benefit of this great extra circula- tion without a dollars expense. Our meth- cd to be pursued of seeing that the papers are judiciousIy distributed to leading cit. izens is unique and efficient. The Herald believes that its effort will bring forth good fruit for Mobile and if so. our Iabors will be well rewarded. for Mobile has been good to The Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 A nice thing about going to church once in a while is how much it makes you enjoy the Sundays when you get out of 1t.
 girl $ dead sure it is a proposal when a man says pink is his favorite color and she has it on where he can't see it.
 The average person can get over being sick abed awfully quick If he gets an invitation to go off and have some fun
 When a man guesses what the weather is going to be he thinks he is so smart he goes and loses all his money specuiat- ing in stocks. ,s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
AT SARATOGA.
From the Kansas City Times.

From the Kansas City Times.
 Sacatoga, N. Y, is planning to be known as the greatest gambling resort in the United States Eighty Pullman cars were required recently in one day to convey thither the crowd of New Workers who are expecting to devote the next month to chasing the easy dollar" A dispatch from the city says that the place is to be as wide open as Monte Carlo and that the records of all previous years are to be broken. ''rhe ball is rolling every where" the message triumphantly an- nounces. ''and the cry of visitors and na- tives alike is. Let it rolr!" And, of course, the Saratoga people justify them selves. for they expect to make great deal of money in the next few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
The Rev. Father Duffy.

q have heard scores of great preachers but I do not recall many sermons that made a stronger impression on me than that which the Rev. Father Duny de- liyered at St. Pauls church in this city three or four Sundays ago." said mem- Der of the board of trustees.
 Father Duffy Will preach again next Sunday at last mass. This learned priest is a scholar and homiletic artist along modern lines. He han the reserve power of the silver tongued orator or the ac- complshed histrione without the 'cioy' or the declaimer His discourse Is character ized by mcdity of thought and power or expression Every cultured member or St. Paul's congregation will enjoy Father Duffy's sermon Sunday and will be eoi- fled :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

"scotty" is en route back to Death Valley, where he goes for some more of the yellow" "Scotty" announces that he will soon make a reeord-break- ing slide from Los Angeles to New York. Until then there will be an in- termission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
"wALL STREET, N. ""
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times
 Before us lies a letter bearing the post mark wall Street. N. Y." Wall street recognized by the national government Has Tom Lawson heard of it? Wall street. that place forbid of righteous men. through which the wild beasts champ and roar like the lions in ruined Perse- polls, and fight for each others hides and hunt for feeces-wherefore should Wall street have that stately sanction implied by a government postmark?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

The Memphis News-Scimitar says: "The peek-a-boo shirtwaist is a great strain on the eyes, Well, you don't have to look.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Now that Colonel Watterson is home again, Colonel Bryan can leave for his expected tour of the world. It would not do for both to be away at the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
REPUBLIC IRON AND STEEL.
Dividends to Be Considered at Meeting
 This Month.

From the Wall Street Journal
 The directors of the Republic Iron and Steel company are scheduled to meet the latter part of this month, when the ques- tion of dividends will come up for con- sideration. It is said 1t is altogether like ly that no definite action in regard to div idends will be taken until the November meeting, when it Is expected that divi- dend will be declared on the preferred stock A large number of the directors are in favor of a resumption of dividends. but at the same time such a movement may meet with opposition on the part of certain members of the board.
 Chicago-Local sentiment does not favor the re-commencement of dividends on Re- public Steel preferred at this time, as forecast in messages from New York. A per cent rate and the per cent due on the $10,0O0,OOO bonds would equal a sum of S2,0000O0 to be paid out of net results during the next twelve months. It Is only one year ago, at the conclusion of the 1904 year, that deficit of $611 .000 after the payment of a sole small dividend charge of s3570OO on the preferred stock was shown.
 The fiscal year of the company ended June 30, and there have been reports that the company earned net about g, ,250, 600 to $2, 800, ,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
NOISY LAFoLLETTE,

From the Kansas City Times.
 "I am made of iron," says Governor La- folette, thus explaining the excellent im- itations which the Wisconsin statesman gives of a boiler factory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Secretary Root will witness the com ing solar eclipse in Newfoundland President Roosevelt is authority fol the belief that the Secretary will not witness his own eclipse in 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

The Equitable Forty-niners are not nearly so merry as they were. They are hiring lawyers and preparing to face the attorney general of the state of New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

M. Witte went up to the top of a skyscraper to escape the mosquitoes. There are no mosquitoes above the ninth floor of skyscrapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

a mans true worth. don't believe many men would have shown such fidelity and devotion to the cause of friendship. Un- fortunately the man died the day he was released from prison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Norway and Sweden have horse sense The entire difference between them is to be settled by ballots instead of outlets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
COMMENTS ON MEN AND MATTERS OF THE WORLD
are to suppose that he has had a

m1 OLONEL WATTERsoN has re- " turned from Europe, where we
 are to suppose that he has had a fairly good time There Is nothing partic- ularly remarkable about the coloneTs re- turn; in fact, it was firmly believed that he would come back some day. Neither is it food for surprise that the first words uttered by 4Marse Henry" when he set foot on American soil were in deprecation of American aristocracy. Were 1t not for the fact that Colonel Watterson has had and expressed some very decided opinions on the so-called "aristocracy' of this country in the past, his friends might fear that he is afflicted with anglophobia or titalitis. Such is not the case. He is now firmly convinced that the aristocracy of Europe is better than the aristocracy of this country because pedigreed folk across the water have blood and family achievements to fall back upon while those on this side of the pond who elect themselves the elite base their claims largely on the amount of money they have amassed. Yet in placing old world aris- toerats above new world aristocrats, has Colonel Watterson really committed him self in favor of the latter? Both have been criticized.
 Montgomery can't understand why it was that a quarantine has been declared against her by Birmingham. The answer is easy-YELLOW FEVER!
 Mrs. Chadwick's debtors will get mills on the dollar; s14O00 to pay an indebted ness of s2,OOO,Ooo. Verify. high finance is wonder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

It now appears that Paul Morton granted rebates to the Colorado Fuel and Iron company inadvertently, but inadvertent rebates are as fruitful as advertent ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Jimmy Hyde's next French ball should be pulled off in Newport, which is hungry for such things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

If Japan's victories are not worth a billion dollars then Germanys were not in the war with France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

The Death Valley skyrocket has re- turned to his lair, and no reporter can interview him there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Shotgun marriages are bad enough, but shotgun quarantines are even more disturbing to business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Chauncey Depew says he can see no reason why he should resign the Equi- table directorship. He should consult an occulist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

New Orleans will have fight to whip yellow fever, but she should take heart from Havana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Jimmie Hyde fits in nicely at New port. He is all right there, but no where else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

An automobile has no powers of dis crimination. It would just as soon run over a man named Smith as one named Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

The efforts to reform the Equitable and the Agricultural Department are efforts much too heavy for men of the period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

The Czar says he will not conclude peace unworthy of Russia. He could not possibly do so if he tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Even the Southern league situation has become of secondary importance down south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

The august gathering at Portsmouth can not properly be deferred to Sep tember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Penrose is a dead duck in Pennsyl- fvania. He went down with Iz. Durham,
 who was his boss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Miss System" Lawson is to wed That's one thing that Thomas w. didn't predict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Governor Vardaman proposes to give the mosquito fever the battle of its life at the line of his state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

There are not lawyers enough to go round in New York since the suit was fled against the Equitable forty-niners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

The government also accepts and fully endorses the mosquito theory in relation to yellow fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Admiral Rojestvensky is able to sit up and take notice, but his ships never will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

The Baltic sea is by no means a closed incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

John Bull and the Mikado are get ting on so well together they propose to lengthen the partnership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

A great naval battle between Misis- sissippi and Louisiana has not yet been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
LATE REMUNERATION OF
 A RESORT OF FADED JOYS

drawn upon. No one goes to Saratoga for the water nowadays and more's the pity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

f1adame stegomyia is persona non grata in Montgomery at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

They are refugeeing some, but they don't stop in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Railroads Suffering.

'eThe quarantine has begun 10 make It. self felt in railroad circles said rall- road man yesterday. While the roads coming into Birmingham have not felt the effects as hady as some other, still they have suffered some in their passenger business and also in their freight
 The Texas and Pacific and the South ern Pacific railroads have been tied up in the neighborhoods of New Orleans ana some town in Louisiana will not allow the trains to be run through them. That rurts these roads considerably, as they depend largely on New Orleans for the passenger travel from the south and east.
 No towns in Mississippi or Alabama have as yet refused to allow trains from New Orleans to pass through them, but one or two have ordered the railroad offi- cials to run their trains through the corporate limits at not less than thirty miles an hour.
 Passenger business all over this sec tion of the south has of course been more or less affected by the quarantine. There is practically no south or west bound business west of Meridian or Mobile, but there is heavy travel from all parts of Louisiana and Mississippi going north and east
 "This refugee movement has about compensated the railroads for their losses on the regular travel Should the quar- antine continue much longer 1t will Of course hurt the freight business consider ably. and it has already hurt 1t to some extent The railroads have of course had additional expenses arising from the in- stitution of the quarantine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Russian bonds are declining. This is d pointer on Portsmouth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Russia's greatest needs are school houses and newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

M. Witte is here playingl before the Japanese envoys for positioA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-05

Saved! J. J. Van Alen will not turn Britisher.