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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
SOUTHERN TROOPS
 ARE INEFFICIENT General Staff Says They Are
 Made Up of Boys MANY PHYSICALLY UNFIT Militias From the North Much More Hardy at the Manassas Maneu-
 vers-other Items of h.
 terest in Washington.
MANY PHYSICALLY UNFIT
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

Washington, March 25.-(special)-The general staff of the army has submitted its report on the manouvers of regular and state troops at Manasses, Va, last summer. In 1t the charge Is inferentially made that In the southern states the militia is largely recruited from the ranks of boys-the regiments being in physical standing far beneath those from the north.
 The report in part says:
 "The physical fitness of the militia troops varied from very good to very bad. In general the troops from the northern states were more mature and stronger physically than those from the south, some organizations from the lat ter section being largely composed of weak boys. A reason for this unfor- tunate state of affairs given by medi- cal officer of southern regiment is that 1t is impossible to secure physi- cally fit men for the militia in the south, and to require physical examina- tion would result in not filling the ranks. Verification of this statement has not been possible, but there can be no doubt that 1t is waste of time and money to send physically unfit men to the nanouvers for they cannot stand the fatigue Incident thereto, and either do rot attempt to participate after the first day or fall out early In the exercises and struggle back to camp learning prac- tically nothing in either case. It is sug- gested that physical fitness be given its proper weight in determining wheth- CT an organization is qualified for manou- vers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
Interested in Duty on Coffee.

Importers of coffee, as well as the politicians, are manifesting interest in the possibilities of the next Congress imposing a duty on coffee to somewhat recoup the depleted treasury.
 C.. M. Stewart of the firm of Stewart & Co.,, of Baltimore, one of the largest of coffee importing houses. says he be- lieves if a duty is placed upon coffee 1t will be but slight, and will be felt more by the importer than the con sumer. Last year the coffee imported through Baltimore amounted to 1S1,452 bags, of 132 pounds each, while in New Orleans the number of bags imported ap- proximated a million and a quarter and In New York about five million bags. In addition the mild coffees imported from other countries than Brazil amounted to nearly million and a half bags
 Prior to 1871 there was a duty on cof- fee, but in that year Congress repealed 1t. Brazil then imposed an export duty and transferred about eight million dol lars annually from the United States treasury Into her own. Since then it is claimed that the United States has lost on Brazilian coffee alone s304 S69, 1852 in revenue while the Brazilian trade bal ance against the United States during that period has aggregated about one billion three hundred million dollars. Several of the European governments impose duty on coffee and derive large revenue from that source.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
COAL BARONS PLAY THIS AFTERNOON Connie Mack's Athletics Are
 Here Today WILL CALL GAME AT 3 Rube Waddell, the Famous Eccentric Pitcher, is One of the Stars
 of This Aeereea-
 ton.

Connie Macks Athletics are in the city for two games with the Coal Barons. the first of which will be played this afternoon, commencing at o'clock. Another game will be played tomorrow afternoon.
 In the game this afternoon the infeld of the Barons will line up for the first time against a league team this season, and from this afternoons work a better idea of the strength of that section of the team can be gained than from Sat urdays game.
 The infield is composed of Vaughan al first, Ward at second, Moore at short and Hafford at third. Three of these players are heavy hitters and men who always hit the ball. Moore Is about the fastest inhelder in the Southern league according to the form he shown in the other practice games and Hafford seems to be the best third baseman from fielding standpoint that the Barons have had in several years. He hits also and runs bases we'll
 No other members of the team will be In the game today that have not played before. The outfeld will probably be composed of Hennessy, Wagner and Dessau as Delchanty will not arrive un- til tomorrow at noon.
 It Is not known who will pitch for Pittsburg, but Weldon Henley will work in one of the games, either today or to- morrow. He was with Atlanta year be- fore last and made good with the Ath- letics. Waddell will pitch portion of the game one of the days, and as the eccentric slabman Is a great drawing card everywhere, 1t is probable that d number will go to the park to see him.
 Reagan will probably pitch a portion O. the game for Birmingham today. and Pylant or one of the Clarks will re- lieve him. Tomorrow the other of the Clarks will pitch, and Fitzpatrick. who showed up so well when he pitched for Chicago against Birmingham, will be given another days work
 On Thursday and Friday of thls week the Cincinnati Reds come for two games. This bunch always has a good team, Birmingham, as Manager Vaughan was for long time the star backstop for the Reds.
 For tomorrow's game it is possible that Delehanty will be able to play in the field. as that is where Manager Vaughan expects to put him this year He can field about $50 or better this year. and playing in the outfield he should be able to bat about .26O or bet ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
Douglas and Tariff Reform.

The defeat of the proposition advanced by Governor Douglas of Massachusetts to the state house of representatives ask Ing that authority be granted him to ap- point commission to investigate the workings of the tariff upon the people and business interests of the state of Massachusetts, is said to have. received us inspiration from the Massachusetts senators, who advised against it.
 Governor Douglas is doing good work in Massachusetts for the cause of tariff reform, and 1t Is believed that before his term has expired he will have found a way to bring before the people demon- strations of the iniquities of the Dingley tariff without the aid of the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
MONDAYS DOPE

The Reach official guides for this year have just arrived in the city, and they are in great demand. A number of them have teen sold. They contain the records of all players in any of the leagues in the national association last year, as we'll as the major leagues, and from them the cor rect dope on all players can be found.
 The scoring rules, playing rules and also number of interesting facts about base ball last year are to be found in the book.
 Long Miller will not wear Baron uniform this season, and he will hardly wear any uniform of league which is if' the national agreement, as Manager Vaughan will send him back to the out law class for his behavior
 Recently the manager of the Barors tel- egraphed to Miller to report. The lengthy gentleman, who is fasnous for the jump inG ability he possesses, failed to answer the telegram Manager Vaughan withdrew an order for ticket for him, and says that the long fielder will hardly wear Birmingham garb this season unless he eats a large slice of humble pie.
 Billy Smith may come around and hang his hat in the Barons' rack if he is a good little boy and behaves himself as he should. It will be remembered that Billy wanted a big increase in salary earlier ir the season. He still wants 1t, but he has changed his tune now and no one would be surprised if he started trip southward towards Mount slag some time soon. Manager Vaughan may want him, and he may not.
 Manager Vaughan will be among his friends when the Reds arrive this week, and he has first call on several men that Cincinnati may not retain. Cincinnati is grateful to Harry for finding them Nina, han, and then trey all like the husky first baseman who wore the Reds uniform for so many years.
 There are a couple of likely players with the Reds that will hardly make good in the Dig league this year, but will make stars for the Southern league, and Mana ger Vaughan will probably get one or two of them The beauty about securing some O. these men is that they are in condition already and can go right into the field and play ball.
 ~~e~~~cS-~~es~~~-~~~~~ Canal commission. Owing to the number oI deaths which have recently occurred on the isthmus and the demands of friends of the deceased that their bodies De sent home by the government. Ad- miral Walker requested a ruling on the question Hereafter those accepting em- ployment under the commission cannot expect to be cared for in case of accident unless they have so contracted with the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
Dwellings Cannot Stand In Way.

Buildings and dwellings, on the route of the proposed Panama canal will not stand in the way of Uncle Sam's constructing the canal.
 In communication recently referred to the Comptroller of the Treasury Ad- miral Walker, chairman of the commits sion, says the commission is experience ing some difficulty in getting tenants to leave, many of them claiming that they have right to remain there at least ninety days after notification. At the present moment 1t is very desirable that all the land be vacated in the vicinity of the proposed Culebra cut in order that a railway for work thereon may be con structed. The controller holds that the government can occupy this land at once Tenants will, of course. be paid the value of their property. Tn most instances the dwellings are simply shacks of little value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
Work Must Ston

ruling made by the Secretary of the Navy will likely result in considerable delay in the completion of several naval vessels. There are three or four vessels where the limit of cost will shortly be reached and exceeded. and the secretary was asked as to the course to be persued in such cases Heretofore it has been held that the departement could go ahead with the work and charge the additional con tract expense to the naval general fund. The secretary holds that the work must stop until Congress authorizes the addi- tional appropriation for completion. The vessels which will be most effected are the Cumberland, Intrepid and Connecti- cut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
Democratic Gains In Senate.

The election of Frazier in Tennessee and Warner in Missouri brings the total Sen ate membership to eighty-nine, the only vacancy now being Delaware where Ad- dicks seems abundantly able to continue the deadlock.
 It is almost too much to hope for, but Delaware democrats say that if the pres cnt legislature fails to elect Addicks and his republican opponents combined will not have enough money to make the next legislature republican, and two democrats will be sent to the Senate.
 The wonder is that this has not already happened. Citizenship in Delaware must be at low ebb if It can put up much longer with the disgraceful conditions there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
mrs. wInsIovv,s soo.b,r, e,,.,.

The best remedy Tor DILRRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part Of the world. Be sure and ask fer 'Mrs. Winslow's Sc othing Syrup an take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLIC. and Is twenty-five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
Must Have Contract.

Under a decision rendered by the con troller of the treasury the government is under no obligations to transport to their homes the remains of those dying in Panama unless 1t is so specifically stated in the contract The case was referred to the controller by Admiral Walker. the president of the Isthmian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
FOB sA.r.

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   UNDERWRITERS REAL ESTATE AND RENTAL COMPANY, A. D. Smith and w. N. Maione Managers - :. SIS. 2fo N Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
BEASLEY BRoS., Bell phone 14S5. 2026 1st Ave.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. $1S00-Norwood; 60x190; fronts east. $4750-New 2-story res, 24th st cor; $75OO-Large elegant Norwood home. slO500-H Handsome Northside cor.: res. $3600-Neat N. 17th st. home: near Sth. $55 per ft-Lovely Waucoma ave. lot $525O-Iroquois corner home $65O0-Lovely, modern home; half block
 Ave. K.
 5O-Tmproved; 1oOx1sO; G; rents S64S $4500-Close in s. 18th st.: cor; pays we'll $500 per ft-1Sth st. bet 8 and 4. $6s0O-5th ave. bet 22 and 23. 50x190. $7500-2-story res.; cor 18th st. and '. $7000-West goth st. residence. SEQ OO0-5Ox10o close ini 2d ave. cor. s65O0-25x140; 1 ave-; 2-story brick store. $65O0-25x1S21k; 1 ave. bet. 9 and 23. s750O-5Ox140; ave. bet 22 and 23. $20. .0O0-Business house; long i-.se; rents $20O0
 M'coNNELL & CARTWRIGHT, Phones 46. 220 North Twenty-first St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27

Frank Ham, the Reds clever south paw has been seen on the local diamond a number of times, both as a member of Southern League teams, and since he joined the Reds. Hahn is native of Nashville, Tenn, and is one of the pio- neers among southern ball players who now are forging so rapidly to the front as stars in the two big leagues. Hahn has become a horse doctor since last he appeared in Birmingham. and during the past winted practioed his profession near Cincinnati and also lectured in veteri- nary college in the Queen City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27

Tired and nervous women find help in Hoods Sarsaparila. It enriches their blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
FOR SALE.

S2O,5Oo-5Ox14O; 2d ave. near 18th st; rents S100 per month. S13, ,500-35x140; 1st ave. near Fist st. $10, 000-Modern Broom residence, Ave. J near 17th st, South. $3OOO-5Ox19O; 9th ave. near 11th st; rents sS9 per month. $25oO-15th st near Ave. G, South; rents $35 per month. Careful attention given to the collection of rents and selling of property. We also write the most liberal health and accident insurance in the city. Every man should Irotect his family as well as himself, by carrying one of each of these policies. Phone us and we will sladly call and explain our policies to you.
 BEASLEY BROS, Rel nhone 1435 2026 1st Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
NEWS OF THE REDS

It is rather a peculiar coincidence that the two catchers who are fighting for the extra position on the Reds backstop- ping department should be southerners Cliff Blankenship, one of the contestants. halls from Columbus, Ga. and his rival, Charlie Street. Is a native of Huntsville, Ala Both have shown excellent form and it is quite certain that neither will be allowed to get out of the national League.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
FOR SALE.

We have exclusive sale of the only lot that can be bought on Sd ave, bet 18th and 20th sts. We have good tenant for a new building on this lot This is the best and safest investment on the mar ket. We also have other good invest ments in business, residence and subur- ban property. It will pay you to see or write us before buying.
 JEMIsoN REAL EST. 6 lNs. CO,
 223-4-5-6 First National Bank Big.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-27
PAI MIETRX
MONEY TO LEND.
MISCELLANEOUS.

DIRT GIVEN AMAZING win deliver same very cheap. Address Crockett Paving Co.,, 530 Woodward Bldg. 2-23-S0t BUY a meal ticket for s5; good for 21 excellent meals at any time. Phone Bell 1888 or call at 2101, Sixth avenue.
 3-26-5t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-06-08
ALFONSO AND HIS MOTOR CAR.
King Of Spain Badly Afflicted With
the Craze.

Jerome Hart tells of the enthusiasm
shown by King Alphonso OF Spain for
the automobile: "He is affected with
an acute case of motormania. He
spends most of his time, both at Ma
drid and at San Sebastian, in wildly
carcering across the country In motor
cars. He owns several high-power
French automobiles, and when IN
them, like Jehu the son Of Nimshi,
he driveth fast and furiously. In fact,
so reckless is his driving, so numerous
are his accidents, that the queen moth
err recently became alarmed and urged
him to abandon his dangerous sport.
Failing In this, she got member OF
the Cortes to father law imposing
limitations on the kings speed. This
did not mean limitations as to speed
on the kings highway-it meant limi-
tatons on the speed Of the king on the
kings highway. But this projected
law aroused the indignation of some
courtly legislators in the cortcs, and
they opposed it bitterly. The king,
to pass laws leveled at the king would
be against the law. Before this puzzle
the perplexed cortes recoiled and the
law was not passed.
The young king only recently sue
cceded In so far overcoming the queen
mothers rcpugnancc to motor cars
that he persuaded her to accompany
him in a little drive. 1t was unfortu
rate that on her first experiment with
him as a motOrist the king should
have had one of his frequent mishaps
But he did. He came cropper, and
It was a royal cropper.
His enormous machine, going at
high speed, skidded and capsized, hurl
ing its royal freight some distance
into a ditch. The Qucon-mothor was
badly scared, her royal feathers and
royal temper were much rumplcd. but
otherwise she was unhurt."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-06-08
NUMBERING the Hairs,

The number Of individual hairs
that cover the human scalp is greatly
a matter Of speculation; but 1t is sup
posed to vary according to the thick.
ness and color of the hair. A well
known authority estimates that red
haired people possess the fewest, and
places the average number at thirty
thousand. Black-haired persons, on
the other hand, are said to run into
one hundred thousand; while the fair
haired have the largest number OF all
namely one hundred and f1fty-thorl'
sand. These figures should form q
valuable index to those people whose
hair is on the down grade. An ex'
cessive falling off could be reckoned
at from 100 upwards, and by counting
the number of hairs they lose each
day some idea might be formed as to
how long they are likely to be before
they are overtaken with total bald
ness. Hairs which fall out, however,
are not always total loss" They
often grow again from the root
Montreal Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-06-08

and Thomas and Paul. AS our be-
loved collect expresses 1t: Thou mast
founded upon the apostles ana propn-
cts. Christ, Himself, being the head
cornerstone"
To that church you all belong. You
have taken the step which announces
that consciously you have come 10
your full conception of what that
church is and that you are members IN
it. Now, what Christ wants OF you Is,
not your money or your influence. put
He wants your heart, your DEVOTION
but He wants you to stand really.
purely, honestly, truly, steadfastly for
Him. He wants you to be built up,
as st. Peter expresses it, "as lively
stones" in His church. 1t has been
said that to suppose that the Christian
Church could have been founded by
any save Jesus Christ would be as
absurd as to suppose that Strasburg
Cathedral had been formed through
the centuries by the cOnfluX or the
dust of the streets. Now, 1T Is into
that church that you have come, ana
YOU are to become stones in the build
ing You are to grow strong by being
true and earnest, and pure and tenn.
pcrate. Buttrcsses and arches ana
roofs are not more really the fruit OF
human architects work than temper
ance and chastity and honesty are the
fruits Of the Divine Architects love.
"On this rock | will build My church.
The Church of Jesus Christ Will be
stronger tonight and stronger to-mor.
row, because YOU have been confirmed
to-day, if you honestly keep the prom
ises YOU have made tonight.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-06-08
GOVERNMENT LIGHT.
HISTORIC CHIcNAMAUCA PARK
ABLAZE WITH ILL UMlNATlON.

United Statcs System Of lighting Mill
,tary Post Pronounced GratifylngIy
SuccessfuI-Six and Onc-Ualf Miles
Of Mains sixty-Five Street Lights.
Chickamauga Park, Ga. May 31.-The
United States Government has here
in operation one Of the largest acety-
lene gas plants in the world. The mil
itary post at the entrance OF the his
torical ChickamauSa battlefield, where
thirty thousand Union and Confederate
soldiers were lost in the memorable
battle of September 10 and 20, 1868,
contains about one hundred buildings,
the seventy-fve principal ones Of which
ara lighted with acetylene. To accom-
pl'sh this six and one-haif miles of
mains and two miles of service pipes
are in use, while sixty-five street lamps
brilliantly illuminate the avenues of
the post.
In 1903 the War Department in
stalled test acetylcne plant at Fort
Meyer, Virginia. The results were SO
gratifying and the superiority Of the
iluminant so evident that the Govern
ment March 90. 1904. placed the con-
tract for the Chickamauga plant, In
which every citizen Of the United States
should have his pro rata Vt pride.
But the Government has not confined
its acceptance of ncetylene to this mill
tary post. Since becoming satisfied of
the efficiency, superiority ard econom-
ical advantages OF this particular H.
luminant, the United States has ill.,
stalled n number OF plants in Indian
schools and other Government insti-
buttons.
Acetylene gas is one Of the simplest
as we'll as the most perfect of artificial
lights 1t is made by the contact of
water and carbide "a manufactured
product for sale at nominal price,. is
absolutely safe and gives beautiful
white light soothing to the eyes and
nerves. 1t can be produced anywhere
in the farm home, the village store.
the town hall, the church-and is so
easily maintained rs TO be practical for
all classes.
1t is n matter for national conSrntu-
laion that in identifying so historic
Il spot as Chckamauga, nothing but the
best, including the lighting system, has
been deemed good enough for the
American people.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-06-08
Cost and Time of Trip to a Star,

LET us suppose a railway to have
been built between the earth and the
fixed star Centauri" said the lecturer.
"By a consideration of this railway S
workings we can got some idea of the
enormous distance that intervenes be.
tween Centaurus and us.
Suppose that should decide to
take trip on this new aerial line to
the fixed star. ask the ticket agent
what the fare is, and he answers:
1.-The fare is very low, sir. 1t is
Only a cent each hundred miles
"'And what, at that rate, will the
through ticket one way cost?' ask.
"Tt will cost just s2,750,000 1000 he
answers.
81 pay for my ticket and board the
train. We set off at a tremendous
rate.
"How fast?' I ask the brakeman,
are we going?'
"'Sixty miles an hour, sir says he
and its a through train. There are
no stoppages.'
"'We1l soon be there, then. won't
we? resume.
"'Well make good time, sir says
the brakeman.
"'And when will we arrive?'
"In just 4S,fG3 900 years. "-Phila-
delphla Bulletin.