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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
PRESIDENT PRAISED BY
 ONE OF HIS COMRADES

throws off all formality and gets right close up to the boys. Every member of the regiment loves the Colonel not as they would a President but as they would fellow veteran in arms who had won a place in their affections.
 When I landed in Birmingham Tues day and found out that the President was to visit the city I went at once to MT. Webb Crawford. my old friend, and explained the situation to him. He saw at once the position I was in and as sured me that if there was any possible way he would get me a place where l could catch the eye of the President. lie explained to me that the lines would be drawn very tightly around the Presl- dent during ,hs stay in this city, but of- fered to loan me his badge so that might go along with the reception com mittee. This, of course, l had to de- cline. I went back to my hotel nttle downcast at the failure to get an advan- tageous position. There to my great sur prise I met three other members of the regiment, Atkins, Adams and Force. They at once relieved the situation by telling me that I must join them as special es- cort to the President. uniform was procured which was not the best fit by any means, but which provided the means to the end for which l had been striving. The recognition and the greeting of the President to us was notable.
 "All over the south I have heard eX- pressions that should the President rui again he would carry the solid south Today, I heard prominent democrat III this city say that the people were going to run him next time whether he was willing or not.
 President Roosevelt said that he would not be a candidate for reelection, and l believe that he meant what he said But you know in olden times a President was sometimes chosen from one party and a Vice President from another. How would this sound Theodore Roosevelt Presl- dent, and William Jennings Bryan, Vice President? They are true types Of Amer'- canism and if there Is anything the lt pie of this country admire 1t Is a true American"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
WILL KEEP OPEN
 SATURDAY AFTERNOONS
Peoples Savings Bank and Trust Com. pany Will Keep Open Bank
 From to p. M

The Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company was the first bank in the city to inaugurate the system of keeping open It's doors Saturday afternoons for tho benefit of it's patrons and the public. This popular Institution will receive deposits. cash checks. make up pay rolls and do a general banking business every Satur- day afternoon from to p. m. This will be q great convenience to the public, and especially to those who receive pay for their work Saturday afternoons, as it will enable them to deposit their money at once and avoid the many temptations to spend which Is ever thrown In their way
 If you have not already started bank account, Saturday will lfa good day to begin; you have no idea how quickly it will grow. s's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26

lawn. is without small open-faced sii- yer watch which he carried yesterday. He says the rim Is gold
 The Rev. J. D. Hall of Ensley was also victim of the pickpockets. He was robbed at the union station of purse containing $e.s0. He carried it in his mp pocket
 Arthur Harris reported that he was
 robbed of a watch, gold-illed case and
 Flein movement. ''H. H." Is engraved
 on the back of the case. He lives at
 Screws, Ala.
 All of these robberies, including those published in The Age-Herald yesterday
 morning. were committed Tuesday. The list yesterday included John s. Sowell of Columbia. Tenn. diamond stud worth $22o;
 R c. Stabb, diamond stud worth $l5: T. |, Pearson of Knoxville, Ala, s25 and railroad ticket: w M Griffin of East Lake. s20; R. w Luckett. girls brace let worth s45; M s. Jones of Hokes s Bluff, purse and contents and others. In addition to these, Joseph J. Sterne. who works for Loveman. Joseph and Loeb, reported to the police last night that his purse was either stolen or lost at the store during the day. He said 1t contained five ten dollar bills, two Can adian bills, one Canadian 25c bill and a pass check containing the following; 'L. J. l.. 52."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26

Capt c. E. Hunter of Oklahoma City, who was elected president of the Rough Riders regiment at the recent reunion at Der of the special escort to President Roosevelt Tuesday afternoon, Is in Bir mingham. Captain Hunter is arranging to take a party of Alabama and Georgia citizens on a prospecting trip to Okla homa in few days. He talks interest ingly of President Roosevelt and his versatility.
 .The President just as he was leaving Birmingham Tuesday afternoon said Captain Hunter. paid what l consider a high tribute to this wonderful city. You seem to have some of the western push and energy here, remarked the Presi- dent as his train was pulling out of the car shed. I never visited a city outside of the west where there seemed to be a more vigorous swing to the commun- ity.' And this was what appeared to have impressed the President more than any thing else.
 Tt Is Indeed profound pleasure to members of Roosevelts Rough Riders, who live in the south, to see the people of tfis section get acquainted with the President. For to know him is to like hlm. And now that the southern people have had opportunity to know him signs are visible on every side that they have alreldy learned to appreciate him.
 We who were drawn peculiarly close to the President during the Spanish American war have never failed to ad- mire the virtue and the valor of the man, and now that our fellow citizens have sign;Ged appreciation for him, we are in- deed overjoyed.
 After next year I think that the mem- bers of the regiment will make an ef- fort to bring the reunion to this section. Out of the four southern states, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee there are over 100 members of the regiment, and I think. Birmingham would be the logical place for the reunion.
 The President has never missed an an- nlai reunion and he is of course the elading spirit on these occasions. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
CUNNINGHAM LEADS
 IN SOUTH ALABAMA
THAT'S WHAT E. V. O'CoNNOR OF THE MOBILE ITEM SAYS-WILL MIR. coMER PUT OUT A FULL TICKET?

E. V. O'Connor, the managing editor of the Mobile Item, talked interestingly of state politics while he was in Bir- mingham yesterday.
 Its going to be hot fight all over the state next year." said MT. O'Connor. Isn't it? Looks to us down in South Alabama as though the race for gover- nor is going to be between Dr. Cunning ham and MT. Conner. It was reported re- gently that H. S. D. Mallory of Selma might come out as a dark horse, but I learned this morning from what l be- lieve to be good authority that under no circumstances will MT. Mallory enter the race. l hardly think there will be an other candidate.
 '1n South Alabama continued MT. O'Connor, "Dr Cunningham has the call over Mr. Conner. There can be no doubt of that. Cunningham has always been popular in our section of the state. and his popularity is waxing there rather than waning. He has a large personal following, a great many influential con- nections and a political organization that
 is growing stronger every hour.
 "Up here in North Alabama the feel ing seems to be, on the whole, in favor of Mr. Conner I understand the Tennessee valley has been stung hard by the Conner stegomyia, and it looks now as though Dr. Cunningham won't be able to stamp the Conner microbe out before the next
 t,, I1ff ty public sentiment seems to be pretty equally divided. Tt looks like Cunning ham, but feels like Comer.' would, I think, summarize the situation in Bir- mingham and its environs.
 ''As for the lieutenant governorship, it is difficult to predict MT. Robinson of Mobile has not yet, as I understand it, announced that he will be a candidate for second place on the ticket, though some of his friends have done so. It is, learn, extremely doubtful that he will i, be a candidate. Henry B. Gray has the call thus far on the lieutenant governor ship, and If the geographical question doesn't come up against him he stands a good chance to hold the advantage he now has. My, but Jefferson county Is fertile in candidates! l don't like to think whats going to happen when the fight begins in earnest. However. geogra- phy doesn't cut much figure when it comes to primary election.
 "Wherever I go the people want to know if Conner is going to put out full Conner ticket. If he does so, he will, l think make himself vulnerable But down our way the people don't take kindly to the idea of political dictatorship"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
Thefts Reported to Police.

M. F. Ward reported to the police yes- terday that he lost s45 in his room at the Florence hotel He said he placed the money under his pillow Tuesday night and that he forgot 1t when he went out of the room yesterday morning. Discov- ering his loss shortly afterwards he re- turned and it was gone.
 While messenger from the Adams Drug company was delivering medicine to the house at 1928 North Nineteenth street at 7:45 last night a thief took his bicycle It was described to the police as a Cornell wheel with black frame.
 The home of Mary Harvey. a negro woman. was burglarized between ' q. m. and D. m., according to report re- ceived at police station. savings bank containing between SIS and $25 was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
"The County Chairman"

The sales of seats of "The County Chair man" at the Jefferson theatre next Mon day night. will begin this morning. Thea tregoers are looking forward with interest to this presentation of George Aides fine play. "rhe County Chairman" will be played by substantially the same com pany that was seen here last year Theo- dore Babcock will be the chairman and George Thatcher "Sassafras Livingston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
"Human Hearts"

Human Hearts, which is the offer ing at the Jefferson theatre next Satur- day afternoon and night, is one of the best known of the melodramas, and it is said that the play has been gold mine for it's owners. A bargain day matt nee will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral of Harry W. Westcott who died at his residence. Seventh avenue and Nineteenth street north. yesterday after noon al 6;30 o'clock, will be conducted from the residence tomorrow CFrlday) morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
Scottish Rite Masons.

The funeral of Harry Westcott will be held Friday morning. The members of the order will be expected to attend the funeral services. Definite announcements will appear in the afternoon papers. with instructions.
 CHARLES J. GEOHEGAN.
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
At the Biiou.

York State Folks continues A strong drawing card at the Bijou theatre. Nc more prettily staged play has ever been seen at the Bijou and the company is capable. A matinee will be given this af- ternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
Hoy.s "A Bunch of keys.'

Hoyts "A Bunch of Keys" was pre- sented at the Jefferson theatre last night before a large audience. The entertain ment was brought to q close at approxi- mately 10:45 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
A Matter of Health

There is a quality in Royal Baking Powder which pro- notes digestion. This pecu- liarity of Royal has been noted by physicians, and they accordingly use and recommend 1t exclusively.
 aoYAL BAKING CO.,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26

Hermitage, sign painter, can be found at the Jefferson house, Seventeenth street, between First and Second avenues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26

During the Fare cars will run on 30 minute intervals on North Bessemer line, leaving terminal on hour and half hour.
 B. R. l.. & F. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October a5.-Following is the forecast for Alabama. Fair, colder Thursday; fresh northwest to north winds; Friday fair. warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26

Remainder of the week, with . matinees this afternoon and Sat . urday afternoon York State ' Folks" .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select southern stations during 24 hours ending at 10 d. m. Preeip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
Have You the Courage of Thrift and Saving?

That quality in human nature that makes the hero ls the same quality which enables us to become resolute and steadfast matters and while we may not all have the opportunity of heros wreath and receiving accamatons of the public we can all ap ply the hero qualities everyday life and reap just as sure and satisfactory those visited the hero of the hour.
 Carlyle says: "We have within the possibility of much-the possibility of writing on the eternal skies the record of a heroic life
 The man or woman who resist temptation to spend money uselessy Is a hero heroine.
 The Citizens Savings Bank will help to form the saving habit.
 Come and talk with about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.
AT THE BIJOU.

Saturday afternoon and night Human Hearts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
In Other Towns.

Mayor w. E. Perryman of Woodlawn said During the past year Woodlawn has spent over s2O,0o0 in macadamizing and improving the streets, and we are still working on the roads. Every county road leading through the city limits has been worked, and there cannot be any fault found with the streets of our town. When the present plans now being con sidered are completed Woodlawn will have the best streets of any town in the oouptrvn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26

W. P. LEHMAN,
 Official in Charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-26
Woman's Department

Mrs Jospeh M Dill of Bessemer has been awarded the first prize for the best story on the modern kitchen and good
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-11-04

There are many humorous things
connected with golf in Egypt, accord
Ing to the Argonaut. There are what
might be called extra hazardous haz-
ards; for example, at one links. in
upper Egypt, the golf course wound Its
desert way past an oasis on which was
a luxuriant field Of clover A sliced
ball was extremely apt to hide Itself in
this clover. The following neV rule
was made by the Arabs. That nobody
limits to search for balls: only bare
footed people otherwise Arabs were
allowed to enter.
Every day we found large popula-
ton of Arabs around the oasis waiting
for golf balls to go to grass. Some
times, | fear, they were assisted there.
1t required much baksheesh to get
them out. At last there were so many
lost balls that an investigation was
made by the green committee. An old
woman was discovered hiding near the
clover hazard. When you made fine,
long approach, the old lady grabbed
the golf ball and took to her heels
She regarded the balls as her legiti-
mate spoil, and offered them freely for
sale to the original owners Mt cut
prices. 1t took an enormous amount OF
time and labor TO convince her that she
must give up her practice.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-11-04
TO ne contiauedA
WALKED 5000 MILES IN YEAR.
Businessman Who Performed the Feat
Easily.


Easily.
On Jan. l, 1903, | conceived the idea
OF walking 5000 miles before the ex-
piration of the year. says a writer in
Outing. The object was not to achieve
any unusual feat nor to accomplish any
CONSPICUOUS performance. The under
lying motive was, rather, to insure a
plan by which regular and systematic
exercise could be obtained.
To travel this distance it was neces-
sary to cover an average of Il miles
a day. Now, II miles for a days walk
is well within the compass Of the ordi-
nary man. But an occasional walk OF
this lenath is one thing, the sustained
effort day after day through the year.
is anotheS
Let me answer the question by say.
ing that at the end of the year | had
completed a distance on foot of 5,2O5
miles a daily average Of 144 miles
The stipulated 5000 miles were fin
ished on Dec. Ii, but an additional 200
miles were covered in order that each
of the 81 weeks of the year might
claim an average distance trayersed of
100 miles.
| set out upon my enterprise with the
knowledge that ii was incumbent upon
me to main, ain a daily average of IA
miles, and | made 1t a rule, when prac-
ticable, of keeping about the ayera &c,
50 as TO have something in hand to
meet the emergencies which were al
most certain to Nrise. That they did
arise was shown by the fact that for
Is days in the war, owing to sick
ness, lameness and railway travelling,
no walking whatever could be INDUCED
in. The inability TO utilize these IS
days was equal TO a loss of over 200
miles. 1t will. therefore, be seen that,
under the circumstances Samed, 1t was
imperative on many occaSions, TO ex-
coed the distance OF IA miles a day
in order TO preserve the average
At the beginning OF my walk my
weight was 1872 pounds ~ street
clothes, while at the end Oh it my
weight was 17S pounds. This !oss of
IA pounds was III every way acGepta-
| BILE. The avoirdupois lost was only re-
! dundant weight, and felt, as a result,
more active, stronger and harder. IN
the matter OF health, | felt decidedly
better than had done for several
| years
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-11-04

and bronxed, but there was no further
revelation in the lowering and moody
look.
II dare say" he once said, that you
were surprised when came to look fer
his gravep
1T Is not usual" l said, ITO ask for
tho graves Of living men"
Il was so certain that he was dead.
ne explained. that l never thought to
ask. Quite certain l was; why"-hers
he stopped abruptly-'I was so certain
that | was going to ask what it was he
died or Yes; | wanted to know how he
was killed"
You said some one told you that he
was dead. Who was that?"
i will tell you now-not that you will
believe me; but it is true. He told me
himself that he was dead"
u do not say, David, that this is i'm.
possible, because men may do anything.
Permit me to remark, however, that you
were in America, and your uncle was in
England. That must have made it din.
cult for your uncle to talk with you"
That is So" he replied. what I
mean is, that every night-it began af-
ter I'd been in New York aud got
through my money-every night, after |
went to sleep, his ghost used to come and
sit on my bed David he said I'm
dead A lot more he said that you don't
want to hear David come homa
quick, he said. David. I'll never leave
you IN peace until you do come home he
said. Every night, mind you. Not once
now and again, but every night. That's
the reason why | came home. The ghost
has left off coming now"
This is truly wonderful"
What did he'd it for?" asked David
angrily. He'd got my land. Wen. a,
for-as for-what happened. my score
wasn't paid off by that"
What did happen?"
Never mind. He'd got my land still;
and | was tramp. What did he want
to get by it?'
You don't mean, David that your
uncle deliberately haunted you every
night2 No one ever heard of a living
mans ghost haunting another living man.
A dead mans ghost may haunt a living
man, perhaps, though | am not prepared
to back that statement with any expert
ences of my own. Perhaps, too, a living
mans ghost may haunt a dead man; that
would be only fair. Turn and turn about.
you see. But for live uncle to haunt
live nephew-no, David, no."
He is crafty enough for anything.
| don't care who done it," said David.
lit was done. Every night it was done.
And that's why | came home again.
And since he's fetched me home on a
fools errand, he's got to keep me-"
But it wasn't his fault that the ghost
came. Man alive. he wanted his own
ghost for himself. Consider, he couldn't
get on without it,
He brought me home, and he's got
to keep me" said David, doggedly Then
he slowly slouched away.
He is going to the tnn," said George.
will, there is something uncanny about
the man. Why should he have this hor-
rble haunting dream every night?"
'Remorse for a crime which he wished
he had committed, perhaps, An odd COM
bination, but possible If he had muir
dered his uncle he might have been
haunted in this way. Wishes he had
murdered him, you see. Imagina ton
supplies the rest"
ITO no contiauedN
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-11-04
CHAPTER MI


We took David away with us; but the
old man was right; he was lnsufferably
tedious. To begin with, his mind seem
ed absorbed; he answered our questions
shortly, and showed no curiosity or in
terest in US, aud pretended no pleasure
at seeing US again: he was lump!sh and
moody.
Mother" said George. I've brought
David Leighan to dinner. He came home
last night"
The old lady gave him her hand, with
out the least appearance of surprise that
David had returned in so tattered n CON
dition.
You are welcome, David" she said
You will tell US after dinner some of
your adventures. | hope you are coma
to settle again among your own people "
MY own people" he said, have been
90 kind that | am likely to settle again
among them"
Il will take David upstairs. mother "
said George for a few minutes. tn
we shall be ready"
When they came downstairs David pre-
scented little more of his old appsar-
ance. There remained a certain slorcb-
Ing manner which suggested the tramn
and the sidelong look. half of suspicIon
half Of design, which is also common -
the tramp; but as yet We knew notbino
of his past life aud adventures.
When he was Creased he sat down %
dinner. Then it was that we mad .
very painful discovery. Our friend We
found, had entirely forgotten the sim.
plest rules Of manners, the very simnIest
1t was clear that he must have gona
down very low indeed in the social scsIs
In order to get at those habits which
he now exhibited, Were thew acopirad
in the Pacific, Oh In Australia or in
America, where, as we afterwnrd learn.
ed, David had spent his years of eriIe;
think In none Of these places. He lost
his manners because be had lost his saIf
respect, which is a very different thine
from losing your moeey. During the on,
GRAFTON of taking his food he said moth
ing, nor did he reply If he was addressed
and he ate enough for six men.
After dinner George and ] took chair
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-11-04
nut this is excelled by the City Hall

but this is excelled by the City Hall
In Philadelphia, with 548 feet
Height alone, however, will not be
the chief recommendation of the Web
er tower. It will be a skyscraper OF
universal invitation. If you are a
business man you will be able to rent
Offices inside its toll but lofty
stretches. If you want an evenings
frolic you will be escorted to the high
est roof garden in the world, LOO feet
above the sidewalk, which is so high
that every other roof garden will look
like a pigmy patch of light without
form or substance. II you are an as
tronomer you Will find all the para
phernalia for the study Of the heavens
at such close range that you will hard
ly need telescope. And, above all
there will be the necessary precautions
to prevent you jumping off If you are
one Of those persons who get that i'm
pulse whenever they reach the top OF
a high place.
Although virtually nothing has been
known of this remarkable project er.
cept by those most intimately asso-
ciated with II, the plans have so far
progressed that in all likelihood II will
be an accomplished fact In a reason
ably short time. Several OF the most
influential capitalists in New York
have taken It up and have been so
much impressed with 1t that the vast
sum required for 1t is practically
ready and actual work will probably
begin before the winter sets in. So
thoroughly has the scheme been