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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

Pitcher Brockett, of the Highland.
ers, who was married last February
to belle of Cairo, H., announces
that he is the proud daddy Of nine.
pound boy, born two weeks ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

Pitcher Frank Smith has resigned
with Chicago and will go ON the Mex.
lean trip In preference, to juggling
pianos In and out of his fathers NOV.
ing vans ut Pittsburg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

foul tip in the first inning Of game
put that catcher out of business. Be-
fore Hanlon could say word Hess
mad on protector and was starting
for the plate, when the man with the
split hand grabbed the mask and pro.
tector from him and went in.
That broke Hess heart-and he
never caught game for the team.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

killian, of Detroit, and Killian. the
youngster signed by Boston. arc both
lefthanders, Killian against Kiliian
may be the card some day at the
Huntington avenue ground In Boston.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

The new and powerful Iron Palace
steamers, Newport News, Washington
aud Norfolk will leave daily as fol,
lows:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

George Stone is talented vlolinist.
HIS friends say that he would rather
be great violin player with mod.
crate income than to be n great ball
player with a handsome salary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

Third baseman Perring. Cleveland's
omaha recruit, has returned his con
tract unsigned. as he thinks he Is
worth more than sl,750, the amount
Omaha paid him. In addition to an
increased salary he wants part of the
purchase money.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

Manager Billy Murray declares that
keefe, right-hand twirlcr of the Mon.
treal team last season, and who goes
with the New York Americans this
season, is better pitcher than either
Mason or Brockett who were rated
as the best in the Eastern League last
year.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

The Detroits will have to take frs
baseman Arthur Brown on the South
ern trip as the transfer deal to Nor
trcal has been blocked by two Ma
tional League clubs refusing to waiv
claim to him. New York was on
of the refusing clubs
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

Catcher Wakefield has signed with
Cleveland. Pitchers Joss and Rhoades
have refused to sign the contracts ten.
dered them because they called for
straight salaries instead of bonuses.
they claiming that the salary increas.
es do not equal the amount received
last season plus the bonuses.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-02-02

|1oR the space Of a minute there
was silence in the room; then
III outside In the still night three
- clocks simultaneously chimed
| IL, and their announcement was taken
up and echoed by half dozen others,
loud and faint, hoarse aud resonant,
for all through the hours Of darkness
the neighborhoOd Of Fleet street is
/ alive with chimes.
ChiIcote, startled by the jangle, rose
from his seat Then. as II driven by
an uncomfortable impulse, he spoke
/ again
You probably think am mad he
began.
Loder took his pipe out OF his mouth.
Il am not so presumptuous." be said
quietly.
For a space the other eyed him ST.
lendy. as II trying to gauge his
thoughts. Then once more he broke
into speech.
Look here" he said 'T came to
night 10 make n proposition. When
have made it you'll first OF all jeer at
me. as jeered when made Il TO my
self Then yOuIl see its Possibilities,
as did. Then" he paused and glanc-
ed around the room nervously, then
you'll accept It, as l did" In the I'M
easy haste OF his speech bis words
broke OF almost unintelligbly.
lnyoiuntarily Loder lifted his head
TO retort but ChilcOte put up his hand.
HIS face was set with the obstinate
determination that weak men some
times exhibit
Before I begin I want 20 say that
I am not drunk-that I am neither mad
nor drunk" He looked fully at his
companion with his restless glance.
Il am quite sane-quite reasonable
Again Lodcr essayed TO speak. but
again he put up his hand
No Hear me out. You told mo
something OF your story. III tell you
something OF mine You'll be the
first person. man or woman. that
have conhded IN for ten years. You
say you have been treated shabblIv.
i have treated myself shabbilv. which
Is harder 20 reconcile. / had every
chance. and I chucked every chance
away"
There was strained pause. then
again Loder lifted his head
"M0rphiaFr he said very quietly.
ChiIcote wheeled around with a
scared gesture. How did you know
thatf" hc asked sharply.
The other smiled. 1T wasn't guess
Ing. 10 wasn't even deduction. You
told ne or as good as told me IN the
fog when we talked Of Lexington.
You were uustrung that night and I
we'll. perhaps one gets ovcrobservant
from living alone" He smiled again.
Chilcote collapsed into his former
seat and PASSED his handkerchief
across his forehead
Loder watched him for a space. Then
he spoke. why don't you pull upT"
he said "Nou are a young man suu
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-02-02

Ill the pext day Chllcote moved
n I'm fever Of excitement Hot
I'M with hope one moment. cold
Cd with fever the next. he rushed
! with restless energy into every task
that presented itself. only 10 drop II as
speedily. Twice during the morning he
drove 70 the entrance OF CHMorl's inn.
but each time his courage failed him
and he returned 90 Grosvenor square 10
learn that the expected message rom
Loder had not come.
IL was wearing condition OF mind
but at worst it was scarcely more than
an exaggerotion Of what his state had
been for months and made but little
obvious difference in his bearing or
manner.
Ia the afternoon he took his place I'm
the house, but, though ii was his first
appearance since his failure OF two
days ago. he drew but small personal
notice. When he chose. his manner
could repel advances with extreme
effect aud OF late men had been prone
10 draw away from him.
In one OF the Hobbies ne encountered
ID
friends. With his usual furtlve haste
he would have passed on. but moving
away from his party the old man ac-
costed him. He was always courteouslv
particular in his treatment OF ChlIcote.
as the husband Of his ward and god
child.
Better Chilcote." he said. holding
out his hand. At the sound Of the low.
rather formal tones. so characteristic
OF the old statesman. hundred memo
ries rose TO Chilcote's mind. a hundred
hours distasteful in the living and IN
bearable in the recollection. and with
them the new fash of hope. the new
possibility OF freedom In a sudden
rush OF confidence he turned to his
leader.
Il believe I've found a remedy for
my nerves." he said. IL believe I'm
going TO be a new man." He laughed
with touch of excitement.
Fraide pressed his fingers kindly.
THAT is right" he said THAT is right.
/ called at GrOsvenor square this MORN
Ing. but Eve told me your Illness OF the
other day was not serious. She was
only spare me a quarter of an hour.
She Is interchangeable over the social side
OF your prospects. Chilcote. You owe
her large debt. A popular wife
means a great deal to a politician"
The steady eyes OF his companion dis
turbed Chilcote.
He drew away his hand.
Eve Is unique." he said vaguely.
Fraide smiled THAT Is rieht.- he
said again. Admiration Is too largely
excluded from modern marriages"
And with courteous excuse he To
Joined his friends.
1t was dinner time before ChIlcote
could desert the house. but the moment
departure was possible he hurried TO
Grosvenor square.
AS he entered the house the han
was empty. He swore irritably under
his breath and pressed the nearest
bell. Since his momentary exaltatson
In Fraide's presence his spirits had
steadily fallen until now they hung at
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-02-02

why don't you drop the thing before
1t gets too lateT' His face was I'M
sympathetic. and below the question in
his voice lay note Of hardness.
Chilcote returned his glance The
suggestion OF reproof had accentuated
his pallOr Under his excitement he
looked IN and worn
You might talk till doomsday, but
every word would be wasted" be said
irritably. I'm past praying for by
something like six years"
"Then why come hereT' Loder was
pulling hard on his pipe. I'm not a
dealer In sympathy"
Il don't require sympathy" Chilcote
rose again. He was still agitated. but
the agitation was quieter Il want a
much more expensive thing than SYM
PATTY, and l am willing 10 pay for IT,"
The other turned and looked at him.
II have no possession in the world that
would be worth a fver to YOU" he said
coldly- You're either under a delusIon
or you're wasting my time"
Ch!lcote laughed nervousIy. wait"
he said Walt / only ask you to
wait First let me sketch you my posi-
ton. 1t won't take many words"
My grandfather was a Chlcote OF
WestmoTeland. He was one OF tho
first OF his day and his class to recog-
nize that there was future in trade.
so, breaking his own little twig from
the family tree. he went south "a Wark
and entered a shipowning firm. In
thirty years time he died. the owner
OF one OF the biggest trades In England,
having Married the daughter OF his
chief. My father was twenty four and
still at Oxford when he inherited. Al
most his first act was TO reverse my
grandfather's early move by going
north and piecing together the family
friendship. He married his first cousin.
and then. with the Chllcote prestige re-
vived and the shipping money to back
IT. he entered on his ambition, which
was to represent East Wark In the Cor
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-02-02

was long time ago that I bit upon s
reputation for moods as shield for
Tor other things. and the more useful
IL has become the more I have let Il
grow. tell you you might go down "a
the house tomorrow and spend the
whole day without speaking TO. even
nOdding to. single man. and as LONG
as you We're 10 outward appearances
no one would raise an eyebrow. In
the same way you might vote in my
place, ask a question. make a speech
If you wanted to-
At the word speech Loder turned I'm.
voluntarily. For a feeting second the
GOODNESS Of his manner dropped and
his face changed.
Chilcote, with his nervous quickness
or perception. saw the alteration. and a
new look crossed his own face.
why not?" be said quickly. "You
once had ambitions in that direction.
Why not renew the ambltionsY"
"And drop back from the mountains
into the GUTTER" Loder smiled and
slowly shook his head.
Better to live for one day than to
exist for a hundredr' ChiIcote's voice
trembled with anxiety. For the third
time he extended his hand and touched
the other.
This time LOder did not shake Off the
OBTAINING hand. Ike scarcely seemed 70
feel its pressure.
Look here" Chilcote's fingers tight
ened- "A little while ago you talked of
influence. Here you can step into a
position built by influence. You might
do all you once hoped to do
Loder suddenly lifted his head. "Ab-
surd9 he said. Absurd Such a scheme
was never carried through"
Precisely why II viii succeed. PEG
pie never suspect until they have a
precedent. VIII you consider Il? At
least consider It. Remember. II there
is a risk II is / who am running Il. On
your own showing you have no position
to jeopardizc"
The other laughed CURLY.
Before ] 20 tonight will you promise
me to consider itY'
"No."
Then you will send me your decision
by wire tomorrow. won't take your
answer now"
Loder freed his arm abruptly. "Why
notT" he asked.
Chilcote smiled nervously. Because
l know men aud mems temptations.
We are all very strong till the quick Is
touched. Then we ali vince It's
morphia with one man. ambitions with
another. In each case it's only mat
ter Of sooner or later" He laughed in
his satirical. unstrung way and held
out his hand. You have my address,"
he said. "Au revoir"
Loder pressed the hand and dropped
It. "Goodby." ne said meaningly. Then
he crossed the room quietly and held
the door open. "Goodby," he said again
as the other passed him.
As he crossed the threshold Chilcote
paused. "Au revolr." he corrected
with emphasis
Until the last echo OF his visitors
steps had died away Loder stood with
his hand on the door. Then closing IL
quietly he turned and looked around
the room. For considerable space he
stood there AS In weighing the merits OF
each object. Then very slowly he NOV
ed 10 one OF the bookshelves. drew out
Mays parliamentary Practice" and.
carrying II TO the desk. readiusted the
lamp.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-02-02

The change In Chilcote had become
more acute. He sat lingering bis Gig
arctic. his brows drawn down. his lips
set neryously ia conflict Of emotions.
For space he stayed very still, avoid
ing Ioder's eyes; then. as If decision
had suddenly come to him. he turned
and met his gaze
'How II there was a future" he said.
"as well as a pastT'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-02-02


Loder walked slowly across the room
and. taking up his position by the man
telpiece. looked at his companion. The
similarity between them as they faced
each other seemed abnormal. defvino
even the closest scrutiny. And yet, SO
mysterious is nature even in her Iapses.
they were subuy. indennably different.
Chilcote was Loder deprived OF one es-
sential; Loder, Chilcote with that es-
sential bestowed. The difference Law
neither in feature. In coloring nor In
height. but In that battling. Elusive
inner illumination that some call indi-
viduality and others soul.
Something OF this idea, misted ana
tangled by nervous Imagination. cross
ed Chilcote's mind in that moment OF
scrutiny. but he shrank from it appre-
hensively.
IL came to discuss details" he
said quickly. crossing the space that
divided him from his host. "Shan
WEI Are your He paused I'M
easily.
I'm entirely In your hands" Loder
spoke with abrupt decision. Moving 10
the table. he indicated a chair ana
drew another forward for himself.
Both men sat down.
Chilcote leaned forward. resting ell
bows ON the table. There will be sew
eral things to consider" he began ner-
vously. looking across at the other.
quite So" Loder glanced back an
prer.-' no nhout those
CONTINUED ON SIXTH PAGE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
Uncle Sam's Year

Tor husiness purposes Uncle Sam stops half way in the calendar year, when he strikes balance and hgures up how he stands. His year was ended at midnight on Sunday last, and the footings are all very large. The re- ceipts exceeded expenditures in the fiscal year over eighty millions of dol lars. In June alone $11 000 900 in sur plus money was piled in the treasury. Only twice in a generation have these figures been exceeded.
 The country's foreign trade foots up nearly three billions of dollars thus giving us a new record. All former records of either exports or imports were outstripped in the fiscal year just ended. Our foreign trade is expanding, especially our sales to other countries of manufactured goods.
 Bank clearings and railroad earn ings tell like story. It was great business year, and it may stand as a record maker for considerable time. Put it will not stand as such long, for we are continually marching on from one trade pinnacle to another and a higher one. General business is going on in a great volume, but it is con ducted at present on a sounder basis. If is healthful and normal. There is no fever in it, and the present fiscal year may even in its aggregates ex. ceed those of the preceding year, despite some crop shortages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
COW QUESTION IS
 UP IN WEST END

The regular meeting of ,the board of aldermen was held at West End last night. In addition to the regular routine the question of paving and o1 establish ing stock law was taken up.
 The committee of three which had been appointed to go to Jackson, Tenn. to in- spect a new pavement which is being laid there, reported the result of their trip, which was very favorable toward the pavement. This pavement is composed to large extent of tar, and is claimed to be practically dustless. The matter was discussed, but no definite action taken. 1t will be taken up again at the next meeting.
 stock to keep stock enclosed on their own property was then introduced and voted on favorably. After 1t had been passed however, some doubt arose as to whether or not the council could enact stock law and the matter was referred to a committee with instructions to an vestigate and report at the next meeting as to whether or not the council has this authority. In case they are not the mat ter will be put before the people and an election called. There are cows galore in West End and a number of cases have been reported of their breaking down fences and gates and eating the vege- tables in a number of gardens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
PRESIDENTS ITINERARY.
His Western Trp Begins at the End of
 Vacation.

Oyster Bay, ply 2.-The details or
 the itinerary o President Roosevelts s western trip, witch IS to begin at the termination of his summer vacation, were announced today by Secretary Loeb. The Prsbident will leave Oys- ter Bay for Cation, O., on September 29. He will mll lle an address at Can ton at the dedi htion of the Mckinley national monulfnt on September 30, and leave imnediately for Keokuk, la. where he VII arrive at 9 o'clock, October 1. He Twill make an address at Keokuk. and two hours after his ar rival there he will embark on the steamer for Mississippi. From noon to 8 o'clock the hext day he will spend in St Louis. HI will then continue his sail down the Mississippi, the next stop being at Giro, H., where he will spend the two hours from o'clock until II o'clock bn October g. An ad- dress will be mule by the President at Cairo and anotfr at Memphis, Tenn, which will be fached the next after room at 1 o'cltk. An uninterrupted trip to Washinfon from Memphis will begin at oclfk on October 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
Hioh License or Prohibition

The liquor problem presents four nossible solutions-prohibitio which is formulated by the pastors union; the dispensary system, fathered by Senator Moody of Tuscaloosa; free trade in strong drinks, a cause without friends or support, and, lastly, high license and strict regulation of the liquor traffic.
 In this county it is believed the hot and decisive contest will be between nrohibition and high license. But thus far the issue is not fully presented be- cause the Board of Aldermen refuse to increase the size of licenses to $2500. An increase to that sum would certain lv decrease the number of saloons, espe- cially in the outlying districts, and it would deprive the prohibtionists of no Ittle strength in the approaching con test
 As A matter of hard common sense
 
 the issue should assume definite pro- portions, and the people of this city should be put in way to choose be- tween a $25OO license fee and prohibi- ton. What this city does Ensley and Passemer and Pratt City and North Birmingham would in the long run probably do also
 Let no one think that prohibition would be defeated anyway. This is not a correct estimate. The friends of prohibition are numerous, and they will win in the coming contest unless the license fee is raised to $2500 and strict limits and rules in relation to the liquor traffic are adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
The force of heaVen-bred poesy'
 Two Gentlemen of Verona
Taxing Foreign Loans

Governor Conner proposes to stand by his foreign-loan tax, no matter no" much tbe development of the state may be checked He calls to hls aiu Lawyer Selheimer, who cheerluhS summons to the front section 292 or the constitution of 1903, as follows;
 .aThe legislature shall by general law, provide for the payment to the sta'e VI Alabama of a franchise tax by such cor poration. but such franchise tax shal be based on the actual amount oi cfpi'"i employed in this state. Strictly peneV- olent. educational or religious corpora- tions shall not be required to pay such tax"
 The lowing of a tax of one-halt of l Der cent upon each foreign loan may be in law franchise tax, but in com mon everyday English it is not even cousin to it. A franchise is privilege granted by the state to an indlyidual or a corporation. A license lee TOT 'hiS privilege is what the constltuVion makers had in mind, one proporeloheu to the size of the business transacIeu' but they never had in mind straight tax on foreign loans, which Is slhiilai to a tax on domestic mortgages or do- nestle notes. It is tax, not license fee. This is the plain English or the IF SC. MT. Selheimers law English IS painfully attenuated. It really LOOKS as if he is attempting to bolster up weak cause with weaker English.
 The right of the legislature to im- pose a tax on anything in this state can not be questioned, but the attempt to transform straight tax on foreign loans into a license or franchise Tee IS stretching the Kings English beyond the common sense line. The Selhei' mer construction of section 25z Was plainly an after-thought, and It does not strengthen the Conner cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03

was opened here-if he knew how un- selfshly and untiringly they had striven to lessen human suffering, without one thought Of serving them selves-if he could have recalled the devoted sister who unflinchingly nursed a tramp sailor stricken with smallpox, he would never have spoken as he did. The tramp sailor became well and strong. but the young sister who nursed him contracted the disease and went to her grave. The history of St. Vincents is full of such acts of heroism. No one can recount the sum total of the hospitals charity work. Not even the sisters themselves can recall all of it. MT Mccormick evi- dently has had no opportunity to know what the sisters of charity have done and are today doing towards the relief of the suffering poor.
 lHe lOldl cost OI OL. NlHCe1l . WdS about $250,000 of which sum the peo- pie of the Birmingham district contrib uted but $10OOO. Another wing is greatly needed at the hospital. This addition would cost perhaps $50,0OO. If the people will subscribe S10,0oO to- wards the cost of the needed wing the sisters stand ready to provide $40,O0O additional. Can the people of this city afford to ignore this opportunity?
 Above III else, can we afford to stir up prejudice against the efficient and devoted sisters of charity? Is it right, is it best. is it just? MT. Mccormick spoke up to his lights. No one ques- tions his sincerity. But he is sadly r4isinformed. He does not know the sisters, or the work they have done in this city, or the work they stand ready to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
Alabama's Hiuh Credit

New York city, full of almost fabu- lous wealth, recently endeavored to place per cents to the extent of $29- O00,000. It could not do it, and the effort to borrow the sum needed has for the present been abandoned.
 Tn contrast with this conspicuous failure to place loan by that city stands the bond issue negotiated by Governor Jelks in 1906. He placed about s9,00O,OO0 of 4 per cents at 1U4A. Seven millions of the loan was taken by a New York syndicate which has resold the bonds at an average price of 107A. In other words, the syndicate made over $200,000 in hand ling a block of Alabama bonds.
 It seems a little surprising at first sight that Alabama As should com mand a premium of per cent while the As of the largest and richest city of the country can not be placed at all. But so runs the story of the cau- tious investor of the day, and the investor is not subject to any compul- sory law. He buys where he listeth'