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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

spite his declination, be forced to ac- cept a second term. At least six other public men will receive some votes. The election seems to arouse more in terest in other countries than it does in France. In France they know that the President has little power. the real power being lodged in the premier.
 No one can foresee the outcome of the election, for one-third of the sen ate, or about 100 senators in number, are to be selected before the ballotting for president is begun. Stranger still, the chamber of deputies which is to participate in the presidential election will soon go out of office. But all these things are explained by the one fact that a French president is but figure-head. The chamber of deputies and the premier and his cabinet gov ern the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
The Calendar Crater,

This is the season when the calendar gratfer fourishes," said business man yesterday, just after he had passed over handsome calendar to man whom he couldn't well turn down."
 "The people who make 1t their busi- ness to ask at offices for calendars, and similar advertising articles and never come on any other business, are more numerous than one would imagine
 "rhe audacty, commonly called nerve that some people display is amazing too I am so frequently annoyed by this new or rather not widely known grafter. that I've almost decided to eliminate this mode of advertising entirely. And I'm pretty sure business men who get out souvenirs feel much the same way. I've used souv- enir purses, card cases, knives and similar articles, and in every instance the result is the same--the people whom you never do business with and never will. are the first ones on hand for the gifts. As a matter of fact, the distribution of these advertising souvenirs is purely a busi- ness proposition. They cost us money and while we are glad for our patrons to have them or to place them in any hands where there is u possibility of business resulting we don't like the idea of giv- ing them away promseuously.
 "rhe calendar grafter is about the most annoying proposition about town just now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Money in New York.

Speculation in securities, in pro- ducts, in everything else for that mat ter, is factor in the creation of high rates in the money market, but afer all the prevailing stringency in money harks back to the proletariat of Rus sia. When New York needs more money for legitimate or speculative purposes, or as at present for both combined 1t draws on European money centers. The troubles of Rus sia have cut off this resource. The fear that Russia may be unable to pay in- terest on her immense indebtedness disturbs Berlin, renders Paris nervous. and affects London. Money is high in all three, and New York is thus thrown upon it's own resources.
 One year ago the debt oi Russia was S3,414,061, ,734. The war with Japan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Lynchinq at Elkmont.

Just when the year was about to go out without bringing the disgrace of single instance of mob law upon the state, a lynching is reported in little village in Limestone county. In one of the pleasentest counties of the state one of the vilest frolics was permitted to occur, and Alabama cannot boast that in the year 1905 there was no lynching within her borders.
 The Elkmont lynching had no rela- ton to the customary crime. The lynched man was drunk-too drunk. 1t appears. to shoot well-and he had to shoot the policeman who had arrested him for some trifiing offense in which no white man had part After the ne gro had been arrested and had been brought back to Elkmont-after pun ishment had became sure and certain he was butchered in the street. A hundred shots were poured into his body.
 The entire transaction is a disgrace to the entire state. Whisky, blood thirsteness and the rural desire for ex- citement among the younger members of community were beyond doubt at the bottom of 1t.
 Governor Jelks and the splendid county of Limestone should at least at tempt to punish the perpetrators of this uncalled-for crime in Elkmont. Governor Jelks has bravely struggled to free the state from the stain of lynching, and he will heighten his record if he will bring to trial the men and boys that poured one hundred shots into the body of helpless prisoner in the hands of the officers of the law at Elkmont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Good Christmas Record,

q do not know how to account for it, but the police record of Ensley will show that this has been the most orderly Christmas that the city has ever seen so far as my knowledge extends" :" said Chief of Police D. F. Suggs of Ensley yester- day.
 There have been more people on the streets, more money in circulation, and more general stir, and yet we have had in Ensley no accidents or disturbances worth mentioning. And Ensley Is alone in this respect. The entire Birmingham dis trict with it's cosmopolitan population has made an enviable record of which we should all feel proud.
 ''rhe only way l have for accounting for this orderly conduct is the great pros- perity that Is upon us. And possibly. we are growing better and more mindful of the divine rights of others
 Prosperous people are not i'll disposed people. They have nothing to fret them and in the general rejoicing over the thrifty conditions and inspired by the gladness of the season, they behave well. The lack of accidents is possibly provi- dential"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Impressed With Birmingham.

Birmingham is a wonderful city" said P. T. Henry of Meridian. This is my first stop in the Pittsburg of the south for nearly eight years. I am living in Me- ridlan at present, but had not lived in that section for a number of years until recently.
 q am enroute home from the east, and was in Atlanta for a few days. I had heard much of the hustle possessed by the people there and decided that I would spend a few hours in Birmingham l hardly realized in the Birmingham of to- day, the Birmingham of eight years ago. Big buildings can be seen on every hand and I understand that several additional sky-scrapers will be erected during the coming year. Atlanta may possess hustle. but the citizens of Birmingham are light ming when 1t comes to making a city. Paved streets afford an excellent indiea- ton of the progress and prosperity of Birmingham.
 "G found things in the east In fine shape from A business point of view, but I am pleased to get back to the south.
 During the year which is fast draw ing to a close, Meridian experienced a prosperous season, and from all accounts I believe that 1906 will exceed the present year when business affairs are consid- cred"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
ORIGIN OF "ALABAMA." :"
V York Herald

From the New York Herald.
 Referring to MT Cranes letter in to- days Herald, it is more than probable that the correct meaning of the word Alabama in the Indian tongue was Mulberry It is probably true that a tribe of Indians migrated from Virginia or Carolina to the southwest, and when they came to the Alabama river at point a few miles south of Montgomery they found a settlement of native Indians on the bank of the river in grove of mulberry trees, which these Indians called "Alabamos."
 The refugees were welcomed and nrob- ably said in their native tongue. "Here we rest" but they did not use the word Alabama" to express this idea, because this word was not in their native tongue In course of time the newcomers domi- mated the settlement and corrupted the word "Alabamos'' into Alabama" which later became the name of the state.
 The word smart" is used in the south with various meanings. It sometimes means "a good deal" or what the Yan- kees mean by the expression quite some.' as. for example. right smart victuals pre- pared that is, "a good deal of victuals prepared"
 Most commonly it means clever" as, 'Senator Jones is a smart man." that is, he Is clever man. Occasionally 1t means pert or what we mean by the slang expression ''fresh," as, that boy is too smart" that is pert" fresh"
 E. SHIELD. New York, N. Y., December 26, 1905
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Federal Control of Epidemics.

The wires bring a great deal of news concerning federal control of this that or the other, but scarcely word comes concerning federal control of epidemic diseases. And yet this is a subject upon which the south at least presumably, the rest of the country demands action on the part of Con- gress.
 No bill has yet been reported cover ing the subject, but no doubt one will be soon after Congress reassembles. The people of the south demand that Congress do it's full duty as to all in ternational and interstate quarantines. Not even Senator Mallory of Florida will oppose the proposition. The fed eral government should not shirk it's own proper work, and the south now sees that the public health and marine hospital service are better equipped than improvised state machinery can possibly be.
 The entire country is affected when any part of it is afflicted with dis ease scourge, and such seourges will occur until the federal government stops at the ports dangerous disease germs, and controls them as between states if they do creeps in. The south is solid in favor of federal control up to the limits of the powers of the gen eral government
 Senator Mallory has introduced a bill that looks to the obtaining by the government of suitable quarantine grounds and anchorages, but it Is by no means broad enough. The entire responsibility of protecting the coast against epidemic diseases should be assumed by the general government. The south wants no more division of authority, in this matter. Senator Nal lory's bill is silent as to such situa. tions as that of the Gulf coast last sum. mer-as to interstate quarantine. The bill may answer to build upon, but as it stands it is unsatisfactory and would prove inefficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

road passenger official of Memphis. is at the St. Nicholas G. C. Hipp of Gadsden is at the Morris.
  ". ". Jones. popular young business man of speigner, is stopping at the Nor ris.
 C. H. Russell arrived last night from Memphis, and is registered at the Nor ris.
 Morris Weslosky of Albany. Ga. was among the arrivals last night at the St. Nicholas.
 s. M Lewis of Blocton is registered at the Morris. J. H. North of Riverside is stopping at the Metropolitan J. A, samuels of Hot Springs is at the Hillman.
 Marvin Copland of Tuscaloosa is among the arrivals at the Metropolitan.
  A. F. McGee of Anniston Is at the Metropolitan.
 T. A, Brown, a well known citizen of Rome, Ga., is at the Metropolitan. J. H. Walker of Shelby is at the Hotel Hillman.~
 R. w. Biese of Florence is stopping at the Hilman.
 J. A. Sands Jr. of Selma Is registered at the Metropolitan. Clyde Kerr has returned from Chat tanooga, where he spent Christmas. J. W. Crews of Atlanta is at the Hill man.
 R. J. Hudson of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Law, Medicine, Theology.

T see.' said a prominent lawyer yes terday, that our good friends. the doc tors, spent three hours last night in throwing bouquets at themselves, claim ing by the way, that their profession has contributed more to the enrichment and uplifting of the world than has any other
 well, that is a somewhat sweeping statement. Of the three great profes- sions, law, medicine and theology. there have been many members of each who have contributed greatly to civilization.
 "The law has It's Papinian, who, when Caracalla committed murder and ordered him to defend tho deed, went willingly to death rather than sully his lips with the atrocious plea. It has its D'Agassau, who, when he went to face an enraged king, was worthy of the words his wife addressed him.: Go! forget that you have a wife and children to ruin and remember only that you have France to save It has also its Selden, who said: Slaves cannot live in England. When once they breathe our air, that moment they are free And l might continue to call the names on that endless roll of honor.
 Theology also has a long roll of saints, poets, prophets and martyrs, and the debt the world owes them cannot be exaggerated Indeed. the more one thinks of it, the more one realizes that it Is well nigh impossible to determine what one of these three professions has done the world most enduring service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
IN HOTEL. LOBBIEs
Motorman's Compartment.

"The doors of the mortormans com partment in the new cars" said a close observer yesterday, "are of glass and they are furnished with green curtains, and when the lights are turned on the mortormas at once pulls the green cur tains over the glass in the doors.
 He does not do this as a protection from the weather, or for mere comfort s sake-he does it that he way avoid re- fieetion in the glass of the vestihule and that he may the better see what is ahead of his car.
 "The darker the platform the better the motorman can see his course. This is the case, too, on a locomotive, where small lights over the steam guage an1 the clock are all that are permitted to shine at all. Practically speaking the cab is kept in utter darkness. and the motorman's vestibule should be kept In a like condition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

has undoubtedly carried 1t above four billion dollars, thus making 1t the greatest national debt in the world that of France alone excepted. The British debt is large, but the Russian debt is still larger. The British debt, like the French debt. is largely held at home, but scarcely any of the Russian debt is in Russian hands. German and French investors are loaded up with it. A default upon 1t would create great distress. and 1t would probably bring on a financial crash in Russia at least.
 If speculation could be kept within proper bounds in this country, there would be money enough on which to transact all legitimate business. The secretary of the treasury is watching the situation, and he will undoubtedly do all he can do under the law if he  sees any trouble coming outside of speculative movements. He will not promote speculation, but he will aid the banks in their efforts to aid the transaction of the immense volume of business in the country.
 The year-end settlements will soon be passed, and easier money may then be expected. The situation Is well understood, the resources of the coun- try are very great-its crops immense, and in a weeks time perhaps, the money stringency of today will be for gotten, or will have become history at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
THE AMENDE HONORABLE.

From the Andalusia News.
 Last week the News was informed that Andalusia barbers were to tilt the price of shave up to 15 cents. This informa- ton came from a responsible gentleman, but the responsible gentleman was also misinformed. We take great pleasure in correcting the statement and gladly shoul- der the responsibility. It was one of those little blunders that are sometimes made when every effort is put forth to be &C., curate. Andalusia barbers charge only 10 cents for a shave, and taken as a whole, they are an obliging lot of fellows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
President Loubet's Successor.

President Loubet's term expires on February IT, next. and the national as sembly will meet at Versailles on Jan uary IS to elect his successor. He would be his own successor if he would permit his name to go before the na- tional assembly, but this he seems de- termined to prevent. The term is seven years long, and President Lon bet is not wilnng to serve a second term. France never had more pop ular or better president, and he came straight from the ranks of the peasan- try.
 The 900 senators and deputies are to set in joint session at Versailles, and the outcome of their voting next month is of general interest. NJ. Fal- Heres, the present presiding officer of the Senate, may be said to be the lead ing aspirant. Paul Doumer, who pre- sides over the chamber of deputies and who won reputation as governor general of Tonquin, is also an aspirant. Fallieres is a radical. He represents the radicals, socialists and republicans belonging to the Extreme Left in the chamber of deputies, while Doumer represents the moderate republicans.
 There are other aspirants. Possibly Premier Rouvier may be voted for. Possibly President Loubet may. de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Senatorial SWeepstake.

The sweepstake that the Montgom- cry Journal proposes Is comphca'en enough to baffle even an expert mathe- matician. and if to it be added the de- sire of General Oates with reference to vacancies, we would have a scheme that no voter could grasp in all us bearings. General Oates seems to want a race that would fill vacancies in the legislative interregnime-vacan- cies that will not let us hope, occur while the Journal wants a race that will invite new entries on the easiest possible terms. It wants a race that holds out one rule to the two senators who desire to succeed themselves, and another rule for those who desire to unseat them. and General Oates com pletes the muddle by desiring pri- mary that covers vacancies that may never occur.
 The truth is, if a man proposes to rim against Senator Morgan he must say so. If he proposes to turn down Senator Pettus he must be equally ex- plicit and definite. There Is no other way in which the senatorial succession can be made plain to the average voter. A sWeepstake would be feasl- hle if but one senatorial seat were the stakes. but 1t is not feasible when two seats are to be filled-that is to say, 1t is impossible to conduct 1t so that every voter can express his choice. The task is beyond the brain of man. 10 many voters a sweepstake of the Journals contriving would be a mud dle. For exampie, If a voter desires to defeat Senator Morgan and to sup port General Pettus, or vice versa, or if he desires to put Smith in the form CTS seat and Jones in that of the other how is he going to express himself under the Journals remarkable plan There Is but one plain way, namely, the opponents of Senator Morgan must come into the open, and so must those of General Pettus, and the two lots cannot be intermingled in a sweep stake no matter how cunningly it be contrived.
 The Selma Journal on the other hand seems to think the senatorial race need not be made part of the state primary, for it says:
 considerable sounding has been in- dulged in of late and many names and many schemes have been suggested but no response has come from the people. They are clearly satisfied with their pres ent senators and are going 10 elect the next legislature In so far the federal Senate is concerned, upon the basis of perfect confidence, trust and loyalty to- wards them, leaving the future in the hands of a merciful providence. That may sound hard to those who have sen atorial aspirations, but we believe them to be facts and that every man who keeps in touch with the sentiment of the people of the state will agree with us.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press,
 Generally a girl isn't interested if>she acts as if she were.
 The politicians take good care that the statesmen get defeated.
 A girl is never too old not to sheer at some one older who hasn't found a hus- band yet.
 Half the fun of being married is telling what a lot of fun you really had when you were bachelor.
 A woman would rather be clubbed to death by man she loves than caressed by one she doesn't.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
A REMARKABLE REQUEST,

From the San Francisco Argonaut.
 Would you mind walking the other way and not passing the horse?' said a London cabman, with exaggerated polite ness, to the fat lady who had just paid the minimum fare. Why" she inquired. Because if e sees wot 'es been carrying for a shilling 'ell ave a fit was the freezing answer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
ALABAMA PRESS

Sumter Sun: Ex-Governor Oates Is out in letter stating that he would like to go to the United States Senate. This Is old, Governor, tell us something new.
 Mobile Register: Speaker Cannon Is one of the few old men who do not believe that the present days are degenerate and that civic virtue died with the good old times"
 Centreville Press: The last few weeks there has been an epidemic of hold-ups throughout the country, and very few members of the different heads of families have escaped. It Is a case of stand and deliver the goods with pleasure.
 Montgomery Advertiser: On the same day we saw two pictures of Miss Alice Roosevelts hand with the engagement ring on 1t. One picture represents the right hand and the other the left hand What we want to know is, which hand she wears 1t on. Or does she wear one on each? Somebody enllghten us.
 Canebrake Herald: While the commit tee say they do not believe there has been any graft" in connection with the canal enterprise, yet their determination to hold the investigation would seem to contradict this statement. However, they are positive, from disclosures made dur ing recent hearings before the commit tee on appropriations, that there has been, to say the least, a great deal of extrav- agance In connection with high salaries and in the general conduct of the com missions affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
ALICE IS THERE.

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat
 When Congressman Longworth leaves his hotel he usually takes the wrong direction on Pennsylvania avenue, and lands at the White House instead of the capitol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
HARSH ON HARGIS.

From the Chattanooga News.
 Judge Hargis has repented of his sins and joined the church. There was doubt less great rejoicing in the internal regions when it was learned that Hargis would not go there when he dies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
AhoIlt Parsons.

George G. Brantley, a well known resi- dent of Chattanooga. is registered at the St. Nicholas.
 A. Blair of Montgomery is at the St. Nicholas.
 B. R. Boyd of Americus. Ga, is stop ping at the Morris.
 W. A. Smith of Newport. Tenn, is stop ping at the St. Nicholas.
 Cha ries H Qcil1,iA. A well knnu-ta "a il :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
STILL KNOCKING

From the Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
 A western woman has discovered that the handsomest men get the smallest sal aries. Another slur at Mccall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
SITUATION IN TENNESSEE.

From the Nashville American.
 Having disposed of their turkey Messrs. Carmack and Taylor are now rewhetting their knives for each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
ENOUGH SAID.

From the Boston Globe.
 Jacob H. Schiff. the New York banker. gave his cook, Lena, $50o0 for Christmas present. MT. Schiffs cook will stay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
NOT YET SETTLED.

From the Charleston Post
 With B'itz out of the game and no match in sight for O'Brien the country will watch with interest the finish. scrap on between Lawson and the System.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

fl SEE" remarked a man from Chig-
 gerville, that the United States
 Steel corporation, known to alarm ists as the steel trust is really consider ing the advisability of moving it's exec utive offices from New York to Pittsburg. IL is feared that there are too many temptations in Gotham and by keeping it's executives in rural Pittsburg they will be away from the giddy life which allures them in New York. It seems rather strange that a man who Is at the head of the largest industrial corporation in the world must be protected from the wiles of chorus girls, but such is the case. Pittsburg may feel hurt by the implication that 1t is slow enough to be a safe place of residence for million aires. but the pith of the matter is that no mere man stands any chance against a woman's blandishments."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
QUESTION OF PRECEDENCE.

From the Columbia State.
 Has it ever been settled which has precedence when they reach the top of the chimney simultaneously, Santa Claus or the stork?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
MAUD WAS IN FORM,

From the Hogwallow Kentuckian
 Ellick Hellwanger rode his mule across the foot log over Gander creek last Thursday and was unable to appear in print today.