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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
A Non-Presiding Bank President.

Out of the troubles of the corporations
comes the truth for the instruction of the
people. This insurance investigation, for
an instance, is working wonders for public
education. And nearly every bank failure
yields some enlightenment regarding the
methods of the high financiers. The coll
lapse of the Pittsburg bank just reported,
tragically accented by the suicide of the
cashier discloses, as yet only feebly, how
there existed close relationship between
the republican machine of Pennsylvania
and at least one of the public financial in
stftutions of the state. This revelation may
be of great benefit to the people later, II
they will apply the lessons that are to be
learned.
Meanwhile an interesting side-light Is
thrown upon the question OF the individual
responsibility of the men whose names are
used to inspire public confidence. When
interviewed concerning the banks failure its
president, Frederick Gwinner. said:
The bank has been robbed by a lot of
politicians. l know nothing of the affairs
OF the bank. / have never been paid a
cent salary. For three years / have de-
manded of the directors that they accept
my resignation, but they held to using my
name. / was not under salary nor will l
be held responsible for the doings of Clarke
or any one else connected with the bank
Here is confession of the same nature
as that of Mr.. Schtff. who told the insur-
ance inquisitors in New York that the di-
rectors of big corporations mere dunn
mics and figureheads and that the chief
function of great majority of them is to
ratify the actions of small circle of real
workers. and to stand for respectful illty
and solidity in the eyes of the public.
This man Gwinner cannot be pitied for his
plight. 1t is impossible to believe that he
could not extricate himself from his UNI
desirable position as head of a banking in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
The Campaign Of 1904.

Mr.. Watterson differs with The Star as
to the right of President Mccall of the New
York Life Insurance Company to goose
flesh in 1904 on the subject of the national
campaign. To The Stars suggestion that
Mr.. Mccall thought in 1901, as he had done
In 1896 and 1900 that there peril to the
country in the democratic organization and
program, the Kentucky editor replies:
'If he thought this he should have been
bored for the simples.' What had he to
fear from Belmont, Sheehan and Ryan? 1t
was Judge Parker, not Mr.. Roosevelt. that
they in reality menaced. They in alliance
with Bryan? Why, Bryan had already-be-
fore the St. Louis convention-sowed the
dragons teeth that made Parker's election
impossible. What had Mccall to fear?'
This is hindsight We can all see now
how impossible the Parker movement was.
In fact, it bears the aspect of bunco. The
nomination of Judge Parker to please the
eastern wing of the democracy. the selec-
ton of Tom Taggart as chairman of the ma
tional committee to please the middle state
and southern wing of the party, the cod
ding of Mr.. Bryan during the campaign
to please the Bryanites of the west and
other features of that period, all reveal at
this day the confidence game in the fullness
of it's picturesque and aluring composition.
1t was bound to fail after a little daylight
had been let in on 1t.
But when Mr.. Mccall made his contrbu-
ton to the republican campaign fund the air
was ringing with predictions of democratic
success. Mr.. Watterson himself journeyed
all the way to New York to speak for Parker
and Davis, and subsequently filled his news
paper with rosy delfverances-painted it red,
indeed. Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Carlisle were
advertised to speak, and special train was
making UP to carry Mr.. Bryan all over the
territory thought to be debatable. And
back of all were Ryan, Sheehan and Bel
mont financing the job with all the money
they could collect.
To a man like Mccall, who could see only
danger to the country in the success of such
a combinations wrangle over spoils, and
split up over policies-the impulse to action
was as strong as it had been In the two
Bryan races, and again he sent in his check
to the republican managers And he had
good deal of democratic company.
But The Star repeats the assertion con-
tanned In the article to which Mr. Waiter
son refers, that, whatever his personal feel
ings were, Mr.. Mccall as president of the
New York Life Insurance Company had no
right In 1904, or in any other year, to con-
tribute dollar of the company's money for
political campaign purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
Penance,

When the sky is hung with mist
An it starts to rain,
ThenGyour feelin.s get atwist
That you can't explain.
All the sadnesses of years
Come IN dark array,
Driftin. with the tide Of tears
On a rainy day.
How we bruised the laughin' flowers
Meath our careless tread
How we wasted golden hours
Scoffin' as they sped
AT the simple joys they brought
Far from pomp an fray!
Things seem different when we're caught
By a rainy day.
All the smilln' an the song
From existence flee;
All the world is gofn wrong
Leastways seems to be-.
Then you struggle to repent
OF your, erin way.
Can't be much worse punishment
Than rainy day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
Resources of Old Kentucky.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
There has been something too much of the
talk of our state as the home of the finest
horses and the source of the best whisky
In the world. While this is true, ii is
great mistake to put it forward as our only
or chief distinction. Our eminence in these
lines is well enough understood. 1t Is time
to advertise the points in our favor which
are not generally recognized Our vast
resources in coal. in iron, in Oil, in timber
have received far less attention than they
deserve. The growth of our manufacturing
industries is still unknown to the masses
outside of the state, and unfortunately, to
very many of our own people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

stifHtfon. which he was In no degree direct
ing and which he knew to be the victim OF
gang of political looters. There are
methods of publicity which not even the
unwillingness of directors to accent a
resignation could checkmate.
The director who does not direct and the
president who does not preside are a pair
that should be studiously contemplated by
the American people in these stirring days
of revelation. Perhaps out of the huriy-
buriy may come era of sane finance,
safe investment. honest management and
reliable organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
Age.
From the Chicago Reeord-Heraid.

Distinguished scientists have been telling
US of late that 1.-THE right to life" means
the right to at least century of happy
and joyous existence on this interesting
and pleasant little planet. Professor
Metchnikoff, the Russian savant who pre-
sides over the Pasteur Institute in Paris
and who occasionally INDUCES in delight
full a-scientifc excursions, would add
fifty years more to the mortal span. To
die at the age of ninety a hundred. ac-
cor1ing to him, is to be cruelty cut off in
ones prime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

1t can hardly be assumed that the nat
uralists who put themselves to so much
trouble to find monkey language have ex-
hausted the facilities for acquiring knowl
edge offered by human speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
Artifcialities.

IT'S hard to sympathize with those
Who sorrows cup must quaff;
But sometimes it is harder still
To find you've got to laugh.
The test of true politeness comes
Whenever you meet the bore,
Who tells the story that you've heard
A dozen times before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

Chicago's eminent merchant. Mr. Mar
shaA Field, decries municipal ownership on
the theory that ii would increase facilities
for graft The professional gralters do not
appear to see IT that way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
Difference of Opinion.

Women are very hard to understand,
said the callow philosopher.
Not at ALL" answered Mr.. Meekton.
Henrietta has never yet spoken her mind
to me without making herself perfectly
clear"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
SHOOTING STARS.
Doomed to Disappointment.

Yes" said the condescending youth, Il
am taking fencing lessons"
Good" answered Farmer Corntossel
Il allus said you was goin' to turn in an
do somethin' useful. What's your speciality
goin' to be-rail. stone or barbed wire?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

The responsibilities that have been re-
Gently heaped on cabinet officers may tend
to make successful men more wary than
ever about giving UP private business to
accept a secretaryship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

Scientists are beginning to doubt whether
mosquitoes are as much to blame for fever
as has been supposed. However, they are
a bad lot on general principles and should
not ne spa red
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
WINS.
From the New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
Mr.. WINS speeches are good reading, and
show him to be a man of uncommon yigor
of utterance and of refreshing directness
That he is to be his own master is quite
beyond doubt. now that he has renowned
Odell and all the boss's works, and so I'M
kindly declared that he will write his own
editorials and do his own thinking with
out going to the expense of an able secre-
tary at $4,000 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
The Ruthless Reioinder.

They will read my book after l am
dead" said the young man who poses.
'Indeed?' rejoined Miss Cayenne. What
a tresome epitapht>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

1t is about decided that bona fide angels
have no sex, but every time a sentiment
alist finds an angel on the earth the radi-
ant creature is invariably of the feminine
gender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

President Castro would feel downright
lonesome If some nation were not expecting
an apology from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

President Roosevelt is an exemplification
of the fact that the man who sticks at his
desk the year through is not always the
man who accomplishes the most.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
Rank Imperialism.
From the New York Commercial.

From the New York Commercial
How can this country hope to remain
simply democratic with royalty increas ng
so fast among us! Here We have a new
base ball king and golf queen within
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
Rivalry.

From the New York Herald.
William ]. Bryan spoke in Toxic yester-
day and the Mad Mullah took to the battle
field in Italian Somaliland at about the
same time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

The car has very neatly divided the re-
sponsibities of government by continuing
to be the autocrat and letting Witte pose
the reformer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

Mr. Jerome of New York has been abus-
ing Sam Parks. Parks met with his
deserts and might reasonably be regarded
as a back number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
Keen Clean


From the New York Tribune.
Frost effectively puts an end to the per-
nictous activities of the Stegomyia fasciata,
but that is a foolish community that trusts
to it alone and supinely awaits its coming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
A HOPELESS Case.

worrying about your debts, 1 suppose?"
said the mentor.
No" answered the thriftiess one; about
my inability to secure further credit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
When Boiling is Justified.

From the Nashville American.
An unfair nomination is no binding nomi-
nation. When this is understood there will
be no dishonest or unfair nominations and
the party will be all the stronger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

A lot of grafters would tremble il the
safe deposit vaults were to give up all
their secrets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
The Reason.


From the Houston Pest
Mr.. Hughes could easily see that a sue
ecssful insurance investigation would be
more to his credit than unsuccessful race
for the mayoraity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
Chicago of Russia.

From the Galveston News.
Thirty thousand workmen are on strike in
Moscow. That town lis in & fair way 10 earn
Tor Itself the sobriauet of ''the Chicago of
Russia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
On the Go.

From the Mexican Herald.
Charles NJ. Schwab has earned the title of
the Great American Traveller. He is always
on an express train or an ocean liner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

1t seems a pity to let SO much ideal base
ball weather go to- waste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

The foot ball game will never be as dam
gerous as the automobile scorch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

As a man with a chip on his shoulder,
Mr. WINS of New York Is an undolIbted
success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

The call of the wild is not nearly so al
Turing as the call of the political office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the office, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

THE STAR has regular and permanent
Family Circulation much moro than tho
combined circulation of the other Wash.
ington dailies-. As q News and Advertis-
Ing Medium 1t has no competitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
GOLFERS AT SAVANNAH.
Rare Sport Promised at Championship
 Meet of Southern Players.

Savannah, Ga, March 2.-(speeial9- The fourth championship meet of the Southern Golf association will be held on the links of the Savannah Golf club. Savannah. Ga., May 10 to 1S inclusive.
 The railroads have made rate of one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip and goodly number of entries are ex- pected.
 This is one of the four large events held each year by golfers of the United States, and the Savannah course offers unusual attractions to players of this ancient and royal game.
 Old Confederate earthworks or bat teries built by the southern soldiers in 1861 are used on a number of holes for bunkers, and these with grass putting greens. and excellent fair green with plenty of room for course of above 5000 yards for the nine holes, with sand pits, rough grass and other hazards. makes good sport.
 R. H. Baugh of Birmingham, is secre- tary of the Southern Golf association, from whom any information concerning this important event can be obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
Teachers Licensed. L

Montgomery, March 2.-(Special.)-T following teachers have been licensed by the state board of examiners:
 Lamar County-Pearle Smith, Donnie Wiggins, Vernon; Wilma Howell, Ken nedy; w. o. Draper, Fernbank; James Clement Smith, Blowhorn; J. H. Walker, Florence; Major harris, Detroit; Nave Alexander, Kennedy.
 Colbert County-Maggie Johnson, Bar ton; Lucy Pearle Belser. Sheffield; Sal lie Mae Monk, Barton; R. c. Cromer, Hunter. Colored: Ella E. Abbott, Tus- cumbia; Hattie Johnson, Courtland Jo- anna Ragland, Tuscumbia Mose- Allen, Rodgersville; John H. Darthard, A. l.. Darthard, Leighton; George w. Minor. Tuscumbia,
 Escambia county-Nannie Baggette, Mares (via Atmore); J. M. Howington, Wallace.
 Jackson County-Mrs. J. w. Simpson, Garth; Pyxie Rudder, Stevenson, Mollie A. Porter, Santa; Pearl Butler, Scott1 boro; Charles Taul Roach, Pisgah; A. G. Petty (col.). Stevenson. Greene County-Annie E McCloskey Price, Eutaw; Lottie Louise Dill, West Greene; Dora Aston Jones. Pleasant Ridge; Ida Honor (col), Eutaw; John J. Calvin (col.) EutaW,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
Local and Personal.

Capt John S. Ford of the Dallas Dra- goons, Troop c. Alabama National guard has rendered his resignation to Major Atkins, but it has not yet been forward ed to headquarters There Is movement on foot to inject new life into the troop by getting in new material and it is pos sible that within a short time the com pany will blossom forth in it's old time splendor.
 John Henry Perry seems to like the job of assisting in grading SeIma's streets. He just finished doing a 9O-day sentence few days ago and this morn- ing was fined $45 or 90 days again by the Mayor Yesterday Edgar Godlsby, a g. year-old colored boy, dropped 25 cent piece on the streets and Perry picked 1t up and refused to give 1t to the boy. He was arrested with the result as stated
 A lively party of Selmians returned this morning from Montgomery aboard the steamer City of Mobile, reporting having had most delightful trip They left Sell ma Tuesday night on the boat and were gone until this morning. spending several hours in the capital city. h the party were MT. and Mrs Josiah Smith. MT. and Mrs. E. Lamar. MT. and Mrs. P. c. Shanks. Mir. and Mrs. w. A. Anderson. Mrs. M. S. Smith, Mrs. George c. Wal ton, Miss Octavia Smith and Misses Mag gie and Elizabeth Shanks.
 A thief broke into the stable of MT. w. H. Trimby last night and stole his wagon and buggy harness. MT. Trimby wants the thief to come back and get the horse and vehicles or bring the harness back
 The Rev. J. l.. Gross returned this morning from East Lake, where he has been holding a series of services at Howard college.
 Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Hattie Adler and MT. Ephraim Ball, which will take place Tuesday night, March 14 A reception will be held immed- lately after the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
Child victl moi Crate Fire.

Florence March 1.-(Special.)-The r. year-old child of MT. and Mrs. John B. Longshore, prominent citizens of Lambs Ferry in the eastern part of the county, was burned yesterday at 1 o'clock in a frightful manner Mrs. Longshore had stepped from the room a few minutes when, it is supposed the child went too near the grate and caught fire. When found she child's clothes were burned entirely off and after lingering in horri- ble agony it died at ' o'clock in the evening. This is the fourth victim, all of them white children. which the flames have claimed in Lauderdale county ir a little more than month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03

guests for the inaugural ball and those who care to may obtain supper at the ball room for the very reasonable price Of one dollar per plate. At 9 clock President Roosevelt will onen the ball which will continue until midnight On the Monday following three dedicatory concerts will be given by the marine band at the pension building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
Rev. McGiIvraY Is Dead.

Childersburg, March 2.-(Special.)-The Rev. N. McGilvray, pastor of the Presby- terian church at this place, died yester- day morning at 3 o'clock of pneumonia, at the home of w. s. Anderson. The funeral service took place at the ceme- tery yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. MT MeGilvray had been pastor of the Presbyterian church here for only a few months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
vANDIvER IS REELECTED.
Will Serve as Mayor of Talladega fol
 Third Term.

Talladega, March 2-(Special.)-At the recent city election held here J. Yelling ton Vandiver was elected Mayor for the third term by a majority of 25 over J. E. Stone The election was one of the most hotly contested held here In several years. Robert Hood was elected chief of police over three competitors.
 Ex-Congressman Plowman is dangerous 1v i'll at his home here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03

The parade should conclude at about z o'clock. At 7:30 o'clock in tie evening the city will be illumined by hunlreds of thousands of electric lig,'-, artisti- cally grouped and arranged, asd the dis play of fireworks will begin on the el- Iipse south of the White House. More than 5000 has been spent for this fiery festival and an elaborate programme has been arranged. This will be free. At s O clock the doors of the pension building will be thrown open for the reception of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
PRESCRIPTIONS Filled and delivered at all hours day and night
 ADAMS DRUG co.
 Both Phones 1OQL
Both Phones lOOl,

AGENTS wanted everywhere to sell our popular policies, covering all accidents, diseases and occupations; something = tirely new and issued by this society only: easily understood and easily sold; cost but s6 per annum each, pay able monthly if desired; large commi.- sion, paid immediately, and exclusive territory allowed. Aou. National Ac- cident Society. 320 Broadway, New York
 . established 20 years. 2-1+eod-1y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
MAY GIVE FLAGS FORMAL RECEPTION Sophia Bibb Chapter Writes to
 the Governor OFFERS THEIR SERVICES Leader In Cotton Movement Gives Some Interesting Figures About
 the Results of System
 attic Marketing.
OFFERS THEIR SERVICES

Montgomery, March 2.-(speeial)-So- phia Bibb chapter, Daughters or the Confederacy, at Montgomery, would nave the scared flags which are to be re- turned by the government at washing ton. given a hearty and appropriate re- eeption and to that end the members have rendered their services to the Gov ernor Fin any arrangement he may make for the receiving of these honored relics reverently and in state to our capi- tol" This action was signalized to the executive in the shape of neatly gotten up resolutions in the form of memorial, which reached his office today.
 The text of the paper follows:
 His Excellency, the Governor of Ala
 bama;
 "Whereas, The cause of the Confeder- acy and the memory of the boundless de- votlon, the uncalculating sacrifice, the magnificent heroism and unrivaled endur- ance of It's people, are held sacred in ev- cry southern heart, and
 Whereas, The torn and stained flags of the Confederacy represent the glorious principles, and unfaiing patriotism and martydom of Der sons, and
 "Whereas, The President and Congress of the United States have seen fit to re- turn these flags, to their native state. therefore
 Be it Resolved, That we, the Sophia Bibb chapter of the United Daughters of the Confectionery, do hereby tender our services to the Governor, in any arrange ment he may make for the receiving and conveying of these honored relics rever- ently and in state to our capitol, and
 "Be it Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the chapter and that a committee be appointed to present these resolutions to the Governor"
 The resolutions are signed by Mrs. H. G. McCombs, president, and Miss Hause- man, secretary. The committee to present the resolutions consisted of Mrs. H. C.. McCombs. Mrs. Bibb Graves and Mrs. r. H. Elmore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03

will act as the personal escort of MT. B. II. Warner, civic grand marshal. MT. Warner will also be accompanied by Capt. M R. Thorp, chief of staff, and MT Thomas c. Moves adjutant general. The escort of the civic division will be the Conkling Unconditional Republican club of Utica, New York. In command of Major Kincaid The right Of line has been given to the Republican club of New York city which will be commanded by Louis Stern. president. The citizens of the District of Columbia. mounted escort, which with the Conkling unconditonals and the Republican club of New York will constitute the staff. will be com manded by MT. William F. Galliher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-03
Recommends Reducing Acreage.

Acting Governor Cunningham this af tornoon wrote President J. M. Carmi- chael of the state convict board, sug- gestng that the state reduce its cotton acreage and fertilizer 25 per cent in ac- cordance with the general movement of cotton rasers to cut down the crop.