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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
"coD SAVE THE kINo."
From the Rochester Post t-Examiner.
 Probably no melody has been the thel

From the Rochester Post Examiner. Probably no melody has been the theme of more controversy. France and Ger many have contended for its ownership; Russia. Denmark and this country have sung it to patriotic words; famous com posers have used it in their works. France now comes forward once more with the claim that 1t is rightfully and exclusive ly hers. Originally she based her case on the memoirs of the Marquise de Crequi, pointing to Lully as the composer. It seems to be fact that during the life of Louis Quatorze the young ladies at the aristocratic convent of St. Cyr, for whose edifcation Racine wrote "Athalie" and Esther used to sing prayer with the following words:
 Grand Deiu, ya,ivez le Roi.
 Grand Dfeu, vengez le Rio!
 Vive le Roi!
 Que, toujours glorieux,
 Louis victorieux
 Voie ees ennemis
 Toujours sounis.
 The latest story coincldes with the old- CT tradition in respect of the words: but now the name of Couperin Is substituted for that of Lully. and 1t Is asserted that Handel copied the chant during his visit to Paris and on his return to England dedicated 1t to George the Firsts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
The Panama Canal.

''The statement of " J. Oliver, print ed in the Washington Post, In regard to the construction of the Panama canal by private contractors, reminds me of a conversation 1 had some time ago with q well known engineer who had just re- turned from the isthmus.9 said W. J. Cameron last week.
 1T was going from Savannah to New York and on the ship 1 met with this engineer who talked interestingly for some time regarding the canal. He had been engaged in some construction work in South America and on his return he stopped at the isthmus and spent sev- eral days in looking around,
 "The statement in the engineers con versation that impressed me most was when he said that the canal should be dug by private contract. He was of the opinion that 1t was nothing more than the digging of big ditch, a gigantic undertaking no doubt but nevertheless no greater than others that have been accomplished by American contractors. My friend ventured to say that there were any number of American contrac- tors that could complete the canal in from one-half to two-thirds the time it would require by the present methods.
 Tt was, in his opinion, less stupend- ous task than the New York subway. He said that the contract could be let and large number of steam shovels started to work, and within reasonable time the work would be finished just as any other large contract. He was of the same opinion as Mir. Oliver in stating that the present canal methods form only school for contractors and engineers and that nothing was being accomplished.
 My friend stated that he for one was a contractor that would take the work to prove his own theory. I became very much interested in his views and we de- cided to take the matter up with the government officials We did this but our communications were referred from one official to another, and the issue was lodged.
 Finally Admiral Walker stated that if the contractor was willing to make the required bond and could furnish the nec- essary capital the contract might be awarded to him. My friend had a strong backing in New York and without trou- ble could have fulfilled the requirements.
 "The matter was lodged again, but believe that it will eventually be found necessary to have the work done by private contract.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
THE EMPEROR OF JAPAN.

From the Chicago News.
 The Empress of Japan is noble and inspiring character. Her name is Haruko, and she is the daughter of a noble of the highest rank. She is two years older than the Mikado. Her marriage took place in 1868. A further indication of the sacredness in which the imperial per- sonages are held is shown by the incl dent which occurred when it was determ- ined that the court ladies should adopt European dress. At this time great dif- ficulty was experienced in getting clothes to fit her royal highness. The profane hands of dressmaker could not be al- lowed to touch the parsonage of the Elm press. so court lady had to pose as a model until the garments were gradually made to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
PSYCHOLOGIC EFFECTS
 OF PURSUING RICHES

command of great amounts of money. whether inherited or acquired, has some- what the same pathological effect upon the individual as the being born Into or being taken into a legalized aristocracyl Does It set the individual apart as be- longing. as by right, to a caste, an or der, privileged class. to such ah ex- tent that 1t gets to be thought venaI offense to stretch the laws of ethics a bit in the maintenance of ones position in this caste, or to increase ones hold ings and importance therein? Has not the reader-whom we suppose to belong to the natural order of human beings noticed something in the mind of the very successful business man that sets him apart? The old saying that the gods help those who help themselves has often a new and dangerous meaning in the mind of such a man.
 Enormous and brilliant as are his ener- gies, often his success is so prodigal as to astonish even himself and there soon settles upon his consciousness a sense of the heneficence to him of the unseen, mysterious powers. The gods have help ed him, indeed. His God has helped him. He Is this exceptionally successful per son, he belongs to the peculiar caste of the very or the preposteriously rich, by divine right In the division of profits why should those be too anxious1y and ethically considered by him, who, as yet have shown no signs of belonging in the divine aristocracy of worldly success and earthly wealth? He understands, of course, that those who are indispensable to this success of his must be taken into account. But the ordinary mortal-well the ordinary mortal must take care of himself, when though the favorite of the divine powers stands in the relation to the ordinary mortal of a sworn and con- fidentially trusted trustee.
 Well, there are signs that the ordinary mortal is beginning to take care of him self. It would seem to be high tine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
Stock Market.

Henry Clews in his Wall street letter of Saturdays date says:
 "The stock market has had the assis- tance this week of two distinctly favor able news developments, namely the governments monthly crop report-whicn may for all practical purposes be regard- ed the harvest statement-and the definite engagement in London of a considerable amount of gold for shipment to this cen- ter.
 "The governments figures justify an in- crease of something like 100000 bushels to the already record-making August in dication of corn; while the measure of the August deterioration in spring wheat is shown to have been below 100000 bushels. On the basis of the governments figures of condition and area the harvest prom ise of corn is figured by the trade statisticians at 2.716s1s.oco bushels and of wheat 704 147,oOo bushels. The former volume has never been exceeded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
North ejrminobam,s Prosperity.

North Birmingham seems Just now to be the center of industrial activity in the district and though comparatively little has been said about 1t there is one fea- ture of our development that deserves more notice," said citizen of that thriv- ing suburb yesterday.
 T refer to the large number of small industries that are being located in our part of the district. 1 can name ten or dozen small concerns that have recent ly been established or are in course of construction.
 These small concerns make but little noise in the business world in an in- dustrial field like the Birmingham dis trict but they are very valuable and help wonderfully in making up the magnifi- cent whole. These plants in the ag- gregate employ large number of people, many of them skilled workmen, and help wonderfully in the development of this section.
 North Birmingham offers many advan- tages to the small manufacturer and we are as proud of them as some of the larger plants"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
BILLS WHEREABOUTS,

From the Kansas City Journal.
 A western cowboy appeared at the rail- road station and stated that he desired to ship to parents in the east the body of a comrade who had been killed by a grizzly bear. In shipping the box the agent noticed 1t was quite heavy and not the usual shape. In few days came telegram, which read: Some mistake; Bills body not arrived; box contained bear" The cowboy, who was still at the station on a protracted spree, wired back: NO mistake, Bill is Inside the hearn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
St. Bernsrd College.

The Rev. Father Boniface, o. s. B., director of St. Bernard college, near Cullman. said yesterday that students were arriving every day and that the prospects for a full enrolment were bright The yellow fever is keeping away a number of Louisiana boys but 1t is thought that after frost New Orleans will be well represented at St. Bernard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs
Steel Rail Mllls.

If the four local furnaces of the Sloss- Sheffield company" said a North Birmlns- ham man yesterday, were consolidated at North Birmingham, and a steel rail mn were built alongside them the company would speedily have in It's grasp the best probabilities of this district. The officials of the company know Iron and steel from A to Izzard, and no doubt in good sea- son they will get ready to sell their pig iron in the form of steel rails at s2S ton f. 0. b. at the mill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
wITTE's GREAT OPPORTUNITY

From the Columbia State.
 Witte is wasted in Russia. He is need ed in the good old glare of poker as it Is played in this country. His quality of bluff would be worth & billion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

As one insurance company after an other is investigated the regulations of New York's financiers get blacked eyes, and such eyes are becoming fashionable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
SHORTAGE EXPLAINED,

From the Washington Post.
 Theatrical managers complain that there is shortage of chorus girls. This is but natural in view of the fact that most of them have been marrying Pitts burg millionaires
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The Ragan testimonial on Saturday next will appeal to every lover Of the national game. The big fellow should receive rousing benefit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
A NEEDED FORMULA,

From the St. Louis Post-Dispateh.
 Vice President Fairbanks may present. ly be writing to the newspapers for a formula that will remove inkstains from a presidential boom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

George W. Perkins seems to have had his own way in the affairs of the Mu- tual Life Insurance comp--g of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Grover Cleveland says the Japs should accept the peace treaty be- cause 1t gives them all sorts of fish ing rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Scottsboro Citizen: Col. Jourd White of the. Moulton Advertiser evidently believes there is going to be a hard winter. He is calling on his country subscribers for two hundred loads of wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Birmingham's star burns more brightly every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The Nan Patterson case is ended at last She is a married woman now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Corporal Tanners promotion to the head of the Grand Army of the RepuD- lie is an honor well deserved, for he lost both legs in the civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The Weaver Durham struggle In Philadelphia is to be fight to mn isb. The fate of Penrose Is involved in, if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The elevators in that forty-nine' story hotel in New York should be nlled up with berths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Gorky. too, may gain a seat Nj the new Russian parliament. lie "'h HUI keep silent in 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Only five men in fifty win at horse races, and the five are the poohinaAei anI his assistants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The Kaiser should expend his ener- BY against cholera germs untii ne drives them out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The expenses of American tourists in Europe are greatly increased by their consumption of souvenir postal oordc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Atlanta's mayor is now one Of the best-known municipal executives in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The street piano men have not yet heard that rag-time music has been abolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Japan will occupy Port Arthur with a feeling that she has earned it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The campaign in Ohio is so warm scandals are readily retailed and ac- cepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The front door of the school house will soon yawn in this town for truant children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

castro is at present endeavoring to conouer the American language. He may tackle America itself next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Jones Valleys greatest need is rail mills. We need dozen at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Maps of the Far East are being brought up to the Portsmouth stand ard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
ALABAMA PRESS

Moulton Advertiser: Let the whole country be fumigated. including the churches and lodges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The corn crop of the northwest is fl it's critical week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Mobile Herald: Miss Marie Cahill be- gun crusade to establish summer homes for chorus girls. We were under the i'm pression that all good-1ookfng chorus girls had luxurious summer homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

A mans life insurance is not always the best policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Atlanta's grand-stand quarantin play is becoming boresome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

uncle Joe" Cannon has the grip rather the grip has him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Chauncey Depew at any rate handed back the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Mobile Item: The Sultan refuses to re- cognize American naturalization. Now is as good time as any to teach him bet ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

and the latter but once, namely, by the 74S, 460000 bushels representing the 1901 harvest. The 1904 wheat harvest was but 552,lO0000 bushels It cannot be said that the showing in wheat was unexpected; but the increase in corn renewed. monentarily at least. quite a degree of enthusiasm; and in connection with the gold engage ment already noted influenced free cover ing Of contracts by professionals and others having outstanding short commit ments. The bull pool leaders took ad- vantage of this situation to rally prices, but once more failed to attract outside buying; and during the closing days of the week the market showed evidence of disposition by the ciiques to protect prices even at the risk of adding some what to their present large accumula- tions."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18
About Parsons.

F. Gillman of Selma Is registered at the Hotel Morris.
 ". ". Graves and J. NJ. Chiffon of Montgomery are registered at the Morris. F. D. Bloch of Camden, Ala. is in the city
 Joe ". Spears, manager for Murray 6 Mack. is registered at the Hilman. They arrived last night from Atlanta.
 Several Georgians were among the Sun day arrivals at the hotels. Sanford c. Brant of Savannah and ". p. Crenshaw of Rome are at the Morris.
 J. J. Levy of Louisville is at the Hill man. He will be here for several days.
 8. H. Upchurch of Mobile Is greeting friends here. He Is at the Hotel Morris.
 J. ". Boone is at the Hlllman. His home Is in Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The Japanese are becoming accus- toned to peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

The mosquitoes have not as yet been declared guilty of cholera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Governor Folks trip to Oregon with out a pass Is unique and historic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Hawaii Is also feeling the wave of prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Corea is not yet able to distinguish peace from WI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Pat Grove would make good" ir vaudeville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

Montgomery Advertiser: The newest treatment for mosquitoes Is to blow 'em up with an explosive called cullicide. The main objection to it is that 1t is likely to blow up the mosquitoes enemies as well.
 Florence Herald: The courts have de- cided that woman may wear red stocking on one foot and a blue one on the other, and still be considered sane. Of coursei woman can wear any thing she likes, but just let man try It once!
 Tallapoosa Courier: We have often heard that Georgia was In Atlanta but did not know 1t was fact until Atlanta s health board declared itself bigger" than the state health board. Great city, great board, but the state, some how Is running the quarantine business.
 Talladega Reporter: The Age-Herald advocates the various counties in the state to adopt the Talladega cooperative plan in building one or two more cotton mills in each county and thus bring the number of spindles in the state to the million mark. Yes, the two million mark wouldn't be too many.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-18

 Senator Depew's stories are no long CT funny
  Bear shooting a popular sport in Duluth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-07-19
HAS NARROW ESCAPE.
schooIma'am Inspecting Power Plant
Receives Severe Shock

Manti. July 1S.-Sunday last at the Man
ii electric power plant at the mouth of
Manu canyon. Eunice Madsen. one of
the Manti public school teachers. met
with what might have meant death TO
her. She was walking about the room
with her hands behind her when she ac-
Cidentally touched some part OF the ma
chinery, where the fun power of the ma
chine is said to be concentrated. The
shock threw the young lady violently to
the floor. and the scOrched flesh from
her hand was noticed by the man in
charge Of the plant. together with the
noise and flame at the same time caused
by the accident. The young lady is re-
covering from the shock. but it seems
wonderful considering the amount OF
electricity she received. that she was not
instantly killed. In the future the light
company may refuse visitors entrance to
the power room. as the room is so small
that IL is almost impossible to find space
TO fence the machinery from the reach
of visitors. To avoid further accident.
which may be more serious this will
have to be done.
Funeral services oyer the remains OF
Mrs. Andrew Petersen. jr-, were held from
the tabernacle Sunday afternoon. The
young woman was born in Salt Lake City
twenty-SiX years ago and had been hv-
ing in Manti only "A short time. The
bereaYed husband and an adopted daugh-
ter survive to mourn the departure of
loving and devoted wife.
The contract for the eXcavating and
the rock work OF the new high school
building has been awarded to Parry a
sons OF this city. who will within the
next FEW DAYS commence the work
Elias De Mill Of this city, one Of the
old settlers, is very i'll al his residence
\ heated contest Is now on in this city
20 decide who will represent Utah on
Pioneer day. number of our beautiful
young ladies' through friends. are making
an effort TO win this honor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-07-19
Ogden Briefs.

The Second ward Sunday school at
GIenwo ,0 will. it IS expected, attract
about 400 persons TO that resort No for
NAL programme has been arranged.
Superintendent E C Manson, T s
Fitzgerald and w. J. Shealy of the
Southern Pacific left yesterday morning
for an inspection Of the Ogden-SpaTks
division
Elmer Mann and wife who have been
visiting s H Cave. left last night for
the, Portland fair From there they will
return TO their home in Missouri, via
San Francisco.
Despite rumors of changes in the plans
Tor the new MON depot including a diff
ferent location for the stairs. an increase
tons of like Importance. the railroad Of
ficials at Ogden are saying nothing, either
AS 20 changes or depot
Actual work has begun on the construc-
ton Of the @. A. r. festival which is to
be held for one week beginning Monday
next city hall square. The scene Of
and before the weekend the pike will be
built. On this win be found many at
fractions OF the carnival order.
Not until their friends saw the mar
per did the wedding OF Miss Eiizabeth
Sterling and Ralph Hughes become
known in this city. The couple were
bore the Eagles to the lake Monday. The
brides parents reside at Laramie while
Mr.. Hughes is a New Yorker
Impressive funeral services were held
at 2 O'Clock yesterday afternoon at the
Fifth ward meeting house over the re
mains Of Mrs Sarah Larkin Shaw who
passed away early Friday morning. In
rendered selections, which were followed
by prayers and funeral sermons by Bish-
ops Watson and Taylor. President G. F.
Middleton and Thomas Hull Of Salt Lake
All the speakers paid tribute to the worth
Of the dead woman The COrtege was
large one Interment was in City ceme-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-07-19
OGDEN NE w .
Ogden, Wednesday, July 1s.
TWINS IN THE CASE.
Van Why Babies as Exhibit During
Court Session.
office, 24s4 Washington Avenu

The Van Why damage suit, in which
Mrs. Ella S. Van Why asks $4,000 for
the accidental death of her husband
jury this morning. counsel and court
reaching an agreement yesterday after
noon that instructions were to be given
this forenoon.
To those who have watched the PRO
gress of the case the question of lust
now much figure the Van Why twins
VIII cut in the jury's decision is an in
tended every session of the court and has
managed TO have the orphaned ba bes in
1ull view of the jury at all times.
yesterday was devoted almost wholly
tiff labored to prove that Van Why was
a careful engineer and one who an
swered signals promptly. The defense
conceded that Van Why was cautious and
stated that il would attempt to prove
lnaI MS over caution made him slow on
the night of the accident, and thus
Drought on the collision. The defense
succeeded in having all testimony ad-
duced by the plaintiff regarding the com
potency and caution OF Van Why stricken
out The attorneys for the plaintiff were
allowed through dozen or more wit
nesses to prove that Van Why always
answered signals of switchmen aud fire
men promptly
In addition to hearing testimony in the
Van Why case Judge Howell yesterday
handed dom several decisions, as fol-
lows:
Edward d. Stone VS. Ogden Packing
company; motion for new trial denied.
John Ainsfield company VS.. O. d. Ras-
muSsen; motion for new trial denied.
Hanna Hays VS. Walter c. Hays; de-
murrer overruled.
George II. Wilson will be arraigned in
Judge HowelIs court Friday a charge
or assault with a deadly weapon.