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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-20

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-20

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-20
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
Free Health Certificates.

This city and this city's railroads have taken hold of the health certifi- cate problem in a practical way, and have solved it by repeating the tax of one dollar a head imposed on travel CTS. Hereafter certificates will be is- sued free from all charges to travellers entitled to them.
 A free bureau for the issuance of health certificates is to be established in the union railway station. The city and the railroads will cooperate in the matter, and thus a disagreeable feature of travel in this section will be eliminated.
 The matter is one of considerable importance. Health certificates will be needed two, possibly three, months longer, and the establishment of free bureau will be sensibly felt not only by travellers. but by the business in- terests of this district. It will prove a relief in many ways. It will take away a good share of the burdens i'm posed by distant fever. It will re- move local inconvenience and annoy ances
 The thanks of the entire district are due Mayor Ward and the railroads for this timely and satisfactory action. The experience of the last few weeks has demonstrated the value of the new plan, and "the free bureau" at the sta tion will become popular. All grounds of complaint in connection with the issuance of health certificates in this city will speedily disappear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
Whistler is Nindicated.

Detroit has quarantined against Gin cinnati, but Meridian Is no longer quar- antined against Whistler. Whistler stands today vindicated by State Health Officer W. H. Sanders as well as by Dr. Joseph Goldberger of the marine hospital service. The vindica- tion of Whistler-its re-establishment so speak-has been long and tedious, but it has at last been accomplished, and Whistler has been given a clean bill of health.
 This Is really a state matter, for the vindication of Whistler means that the fever exists in no town, no spot, in two sides of the state, and Jas been epidemic 100 miles away fully two months. This is certainly either good luck or good sanitation, or both.
 Mississippi will no doubt raise all quarantines against Alabama, for she has confidence in Dr. Sanders word and judgment. Dr. Sanders personally inspected the much-maligned town of Whistler, and he certifies that there is not and has not been a case of yellow fever in 1t. The vindication of Whis- tier thus rises to the dignity of a state matter, and Alabama is lifted to a high plane on the Whistler route. Long live Whistler and the sanitary Whistlerites.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
Reform in Wall Street.

President Paul Morton announces that no more money of the Equitable's policy holders will be handed over to political campaign funds. This Is tanta- mount to a confession that the Equit- able has in the past been In the habit of swelling slush funds. The big cam paign fund of the Wail-street sort was unknown before 1896, when William Mckinley ran against William Jen- nings Bryan. The precedent set in 1896 proves to be demoralizing indeed, for it was repeated in 1900 and again in 1904. In the absence of definite in formation 1t Is difficult to say which of the three corruption funds was the largest. Judge Parker no doubt thinks that of 1904 topped all the rest.
 The directors of the contributing trusts, insurance companies and other corporate bodies are to a man almost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
President Roosevelt's Tour

Unless Arkansas bars the way-an improbable event-the tour of the President in the south will not be post poned. His courage is superb, and never deserts him, although It Is by no means hazardous to make a short stay in New Orleans, to which city he goes immediately after his visit in Alabama. He is to be In Birmingham October 23, and in New Orleans October "A. ''If," he says, "the people of Louisiana and New Orleans desire me to come at that time, of course I shall come" All he asks is that Arkansas will not bar him out because he stopped in New Or leans. Assuredly Arkansas will be req sonable. If the President is willing to face the yellow scourge in New Or leans, Arkansas should be willing late in October to entertain him.
 The tour in Alabama is to be carried out, no matter what Arkansas does. The President will visit Tuskegee, Bir- mingham, Montgomery and Mobile, staying two hours in each. This Is a brief stay in a great and prosperous state, but it will be long enough to en- able the people that will gather in the four towns named to see the world famous pacificator and President, and to hear him speak. He will spend apout an hour before, and an hour after, dark in Birmingham, and the first hour should be the peoples hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20

interested in maintaining the prices of stocks. As rule they are loaded down with them-some being over loaded. They are therefore very will ing and very ready to take the money of policy holders or stockholders, for the purpose of maintaining the prices of the securities they are interested in individually. They judged last fall, for example, that the election of MT. Roosevelt would best subserve their individual plans. and so they caused fund in his favor to be rolled up, taking the money from other peoples pockets. In general way this is the why and wherefore of the modern Wall-street corruption funds, the vilest device that American politics has ever known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
Want a Circus.

When" said 8 small boy yesterday, Twill I see a circus again?" He could not get an answer, for the aldermen re- main obdurate and warliSe, and the cir GUS companies will not life their boycott.
 Two years have gone by added the boy mournfully, "and I have not seen a glass of red lemonade, or clown or the tumblers, or the airy fairy riders or even the lions and the elephants. How much longer must I wait? Two years Is go0d while in boys llfe."
 listener suggested to the boy who felt that he had been wronged the use Of the right of the petition.
 'If the boys of Birmingham would get up monster petition, he said, "the all dermen could be, perhaps. moved to take pity on the boys of the town, and while they were pleasing the boys they could please their elders, who are also circus hungry.
 To tell the entire truth. this city wants a circus, and the time is fast coming when the circus will become a live is- sue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
School Books Wanted

On Monday next the public schools will be opened, free throughout to all children except in the high school. But free as the schools of lower grade are. there will be many boys and girls who can not attend them. The lack of books, or of money to buy them, will keep no inconsiderable children out of school. This is not only misfortune to these children, but it also Is detri- mental to the interests of the city and state.
 If Superintendent Phillips would name a committee of philanthropic ladies to consider this subject, much relief could no doubt be brought to the children who lack books The ladies could at any rate ask the more for tunate homes that Lave unused school books to send word that they have them and are ready to give them to any bookless chilu, and this no doubt would help to bridge the difficulty. Cash donations would no doubt be forthcoming to cover special deficien- cies.
 The general result would certainly be gratifying, and the gifts would fall where they are most needed-where they would benefit the children and the public. It Is impossible to aid a child in getting an education without at the same time conferring a benefit upon the state, for the child is to be one of the states future rulers
 Dr. Phillips knows how sore the need is in many homes, and he can certainly command the services of committee of symathetic, tender hearted ladies who will take hold of the task and carry it to blessed ac- complishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
A Foolish Fad.

T notice that many travelling men have fad of treating every little disorder as serious disease, and the quantity of medicine that many of them take Is real ly amusing" said a man who travels a great deal
 ''I believe that many of the ills they have are caused by the excessive quan- tity of patent medicine they take at meal time. Many drummers carry a portable pharmacy In their grips and at meal times in the dining rooms they can be seen mixing several doses
 "If the old simple rule for the preser- vation of health were regarded, instead of the latest fad for varied assortment of liquids and powders, the health of the travelling men. who imagine that they cannot stay we'll without continually talk Ing some medicine, would be much bet ter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20

fortitude, for, as Miss DromgooIe so sweetly expresses it: Her face is as black as ebon,
 Wrinkled and scanned and old. But her heart, l know, Is as white as
 snow
 And true as the rarest gold Her brown hands, old and feeble f' With the touch of passing years. Would banish each trace of care from
 my face And brush from my heart the tears. Nanny and friend I loved her, Humble and all unframed, But love to trace In her love the face That robber years have claimed. Her face is as black as ebon, Her soul as fair as the day. And her prayers. know, wherever gc Will follow me all the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
WOMAN WANTS
 A MONUMENT TO SLAVES

From the Confederate Veteran.
 N THE hearts of the mighty fallen Is
 deep rooted the feeling of inextin- ! guishable gratitude to the loyal slaves to whose care the women and children were intrusted during the entire period sentiment that still remains smolderng in the souls of those who owned them. To those slaves who watched the fire side, titled the soil. helped spin. weave and make raiment for the master and his son on the battIefield-to those slaves who protected and provided for the families at home-is due a monu- ment that will tell the story to coming generations that cannot be taught the lesson of self sacrifice and devotion of the slave in any other way. If a time is ever ripe for a noble deed, now is that time, for the grand, courteous southern slave-owner Is fast passing away, and to erect the monument would be to hand down to posterity an open book in which our southern children can learn that every negro is no "black fiend." The north would not understand the senti- ment. Of course not.
 Erecting this monument would infiu- ence for good the present and coming generations and prove that the people of tfe south who owned slaves valued and respected their good qualities as no one else ever did or will do. It would bespeak the real conception of the affection of the owner toward the slave and refute the islanders and falsehoods published in Uncle Toms Cabin"
 There did exist in the days of trial and hardship not only a perfect under standing, but the kindest sympathy, and in thousands of plantations and homes where every white male on the place able to bear arms would go to the battlefield the helpless families of women and chill dren were left entirely to the care and protection of the trusted slaves.
 No one who was rocked to sleep by the sweet lullaby of the faithful black nanny" listened to her weird ghost stories, nursed at her breast or played about her cabin door would ever be will ing to have these tender memories die out. There is the side of sentiment. the side of gratitude, that those who have felt the touch can never give up nor can they forget the debt due the faithful TO per cent of slaves that remained with their masters after freedom
 Erect the monument. It will result in much good, as 1t will tell future genera tions that the white men of the south were the negro's best friends then and that the men of the south are the negro's best friends today.
 Instances portraying the fidelity of the slaves might be told to fill endless vol tunes and would recite the sweetest stories of heartfelt devotion. the most unselfsh acts, prompted by pure love; self-forget- ting, they would sacrifice comfort-yea, even go hungry-and with smile serve those to whom they felt an undying fealty. They could not express all they felt, but for mammy's girl or boy they could work and suffer and teach a blessed lesson of endurance and glorified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
EARLY LESSONS IN POLITICS.

From the Newark News.
 Father. why does Blossomhurst want to be annexed to Newkrk?'
 "She doesn't"
 Then who wants her to be?p
 A wicked corporation, my child"
 Why does the wicked corporation de- sire such a thing?
 Because It is cheaper to bribe one city council than two city councils"
 What does 'bribe mean, father?"
 Suppose Willie Green has little red wagon and Jimmie Brown takes care of 1t for him. Suppose you wnated the wagon and gave Jimmie an apple to let you take it. That apple would be bribe'
 But. father. I would not do such a thing.''
 T hope not, my child''
 'If I wanted the wagon I would knock Willie Green down and take 1t away from him.
 Then a big policeman would arrest you
 "If I gave Jimmie the apple would I be arrested?"
 No. my child; for Jimmie would eat the apple, and there would be no eyi- dcuce."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
ROBIN KILLS AN ADDER.
From the Boston Globe.

From the Boston Globe.
 In a vigoror- '''' between robin and an adder H inches long, the bird killed the snake. The fight took place in the garden of George s. Jones, in Leo- minister, Mass, and was seen by John A. Hannis and others who were attracted to the scene by the calls of the birds which had collected In the trees to urge on their plucky mate.
 The robin had nest of little ones in an apple tree near the garden When the snake wriggled across the field to- ward the tree the bird swooped down and attacked 1t vigorously with claws and bill, aiming the attacks at the head of the adder, which spat and hissed, but was soon put out of the battle. Not, however, on the first round as it grad ually came to after the robin had left it and began to move. The bird discov- cred the motion and flew again at the anakA not leavinE 1t until it was dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
FULLY STATED.

From Fuel.
 Best state for an artist-colorado. Best state for a doctor-Md. Best state for a tramp-wash. Best state for toper-R I. (and rock)
 Worth more than nine states put to- gether-Tenn.
 Best state for hogs-Penn. Worst state for health-Ill. The state we like best-Me. Best state for wealthy sinners-Mass Best state for dogs-Ky. (yD. Best state for poor shot-4iiss. Best state for Arabs-Ala. Best state for those who can't pay o.
 Best state, for a fiood-Ark Two states oftenest together-Wis. Ky.
 Best state for miners-Ore. Worst state of all-Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
THE MOUNTAINS.
By Bayard Taylor.

By Bayard Tay1or.
 However the wheels of time 20 round. We cannot wholly be discrowned. We bind. in form and hue and height, The Finite to the Infinite. And, lifted on our shoulders bare, The races breathe an ample air. The arms that clasped, the lips that
 kissed
 Have vanished from the morning mist : The dainty shapes that flashed and
 passed
 In spray the plunging torrent cast. Or danced through woven gIeam and
 shade,
 The vapors of the sunbeam's braid Grow thin and pale; each holy haunt Of gods or spirits ministrant Hath something lost of ancient awe: Yet from the stopping heavens we draw A beauty, mystery and might. Time cannot change, nor worship slight The gold of dawn and sunset shade Unearthly glory on our heads; The secret of the skies we keep And whispers. round each lonely steen Allure and promise, yet withhold, What bard and prophet never told. While mans slow ages come and go Our dateless chronicles of snow Their changeless old inscriptions show. And men therein forever see ae The unread speech of Deity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
IN HOTEL Lo8BIES
concernina Swimming.

am an advocate of a more general knowledge of the art of swimming, said Irving w. Larrimore, the physical diree- tor Of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation, yesterday.
 T was surprised to find when l came here that so few of the Birmingham boys are good swimmers. and many Of them cannot swim a. all. Considering this l have decided to arrange for as many classes in swimming as possible Each class in the gymnasium will be taught how to swim, and as much stress will be laid on this feature of the gym nasium work as on any other.
 The value of swimming as exercise and the necessity of being able to keep afioat In the water in cases of emergency can- not be overestimated. To the person who is an expert swimmer there is any amount of pleasure and recreation in store. I have known but one man whom l couldn't teach how to swim. He was a Syrian and could not speak English.
 ''The facilities for teaching the mem- hers of the Y. M. c. A. how to swim are excellent and believe that in course of time nearly every member will be what is considered a fair swimmer. A great deal of enthusiasm has been shown by the members over the handsome new pool that has just been completed, and all want to learn how to swim. I will teach classes daily
 ''The new pool here is one of the finest l have ever seen. It has eighteen large windows and could not be better venti- lated Sixteen shower baths have been installed around the pool. The room is finished in the finest quality of marble, and in point of size and beauty this is one of the finest in the south"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
A SICK EDITOR.

From the Decatur News.
 We have been having chills and fever for the past eight days. When the fever scars up to 1o4-05, we become classical and quote Shakespeare, Satan and Socra- tes. while our children listen amazed at the brilliant lore of their sire. When the chlls come on, our good frau sends for Bob Ross to come and brace the timbers of the house to prevent their falling to pieces. And our feelings, who can de- scribe them! We feel almost as bad as Editor Lane did when he was defeated for governor on the republican ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

European trip. It is a great pity that MT. Boyd was not paid salary of $S,oOO year. In that case he might have kept his honor unsullied and could have led an automobile life without dam age to his reputation.
 While MT. Boyd's case is in mind. at- tention reverts to another species of graft which has been and continues to be successfully worked at the expense of corporations. The warped notion that all corporations are the natural targets of individuals and that there Is little harm in swindling a railroad If one gets a chance may partially account for the prevalence of the accident srafter" Some of these swindlers, both male and female. are extremely clever. By pretend ing that they are seriously injured they prevail upon corporation to settle with them out of court and thus avoid a threat ened damage suit. Others risk a suit and often get an award of money. It can truthfnlly be said that there are few ways Of defrauding one fellow man that are not being praetced in these late days.
 Secretary Taft is speaking a good word for the Japs. After the time he had in Toiyle t Is nothing but right and proper that the secretary should defend his late entertainers.
 Wee President Fairbanks is still en- saEed tn putting in a word every time he gets chance. Indianas favorite son is uot going to lose an opportunity to talk.
 hot 41,~ impression he carries back home with him Is that the pen is mightier than the sword. NJ. witte probably refers to the typewriter. The pen yields immense power when in the hands of a trust mag nate signing checks for a campaign slush fund. but otherwise it is strictly fgura- tive.
 District Attorney Jerome says that inc practice of giving corporation gifts to political parties is most iniouitoua" If would seem so.
 Sir Thomas Lipton was recently thrown from his horse and kicked in the face. In yachting and horsemanship he seems to be equally unlucky
 The melancholy days are not yet here. but fall openings are making the married man feel sad enough.
 ANOTHER VICTIM. Mary had little lamb
 And then she had pain
 The meat was tainted-horrid stuff
 The doctor said, "ptomaine.''
 Hall Caine announces that he is going to 'noveize" the American money kings" What with From" Lawson and Ida Tarbell, it is strenuous company he Is breaking into, but the lo1g-haired boy from the Isle of Man has "fascile pen'' that is all his own
 The new battleship Mississippi will be launched September SO The Mississippi colonels will see that she gets a cham pagne bath. ss
 Reformers all over the land exercise themselves in hammering the 'snlachine,''s but this apparently inalterakle feature of American politics continues to flourish. While the machine" may be temporarily put out of business in some localities. 1t is here to stay and the death of one is but the birth of another. Politics in the United States would not be politics with out the machine" and the boss"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20

yHrom the New York Press.
 Street cars are good places to learn not to admire humanity.
 Candy and flowers have made more love matches than great deeds.
 Men who would never dream of going up in a flying machine go into politics without shiver.
 There are lot of things a man can't afford for himself because his family can for the rest of it.
 Generally you can tell woman who controls the color of her blond hair by hAr auanicion of othara-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
ARROGANCE.

From the Washington Star.
 What do you think of the trust prob lem?"
 'It is becoming more difficult than ever" answered Senator Sorghum with tinge of sadness in his tone. The trusts are growing so arrogant that there Is no telling whom they will put off the payroll next"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-20
ALABAMA PRESS

Gadsden Times-News: There is a skele- ton in every closet, but this is no ex- cuse for continual rattling of the bones. Gadsden Journal: It Is rumored that James Hazen Hyde wants to get married. We presume he needs someone with whom he can share his troubles.
 Montgomery Advertiser: When the doc tors get so they can replace wornout human heart with fresh one from a monkey, the next thing will be to sub stitute smian brains for human. That would not change some people we know of not very greatly.
 Selma Journal: Secretary Taft has start ed home from the far east. and 1t is probable something will be heard to drop after he gets back and settled down to his desk. Things need a shaking up in several quarters, and that seems to be MT. Tafts specially.
 Huntsville Tribune: Mr. Conner seems to be the entire push just at present and many are getting on his popular band wagon Mark the prediction. there is not
  have to seek political lodgings elsewhere This element will not fail to find strong arguments and represent strong opposition to Conner.
 Mobile Item: President Roosevelt's re- buke to the newspaper correspondent who faked interview with him under false pretenses will receive the cordial approval of every self-respecting worker on the press. There are those perhaps, who will criticize him for noticing the alleged inter view with such emphasis, but in no other way can that kind of rascal be reached, and the kind of goods he deals in be in- jured in public estimation. The President did well to denounce this pirate newspa- per man whose act in this instance re- fleets upon the entire repotorial frater- nifty.