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THE COMPARISON HABIT.
An AIment Which Many Are Subject
to and Which Grows.

From the New York Press.
The doctor, the minister and the law
yer were talking of mental habits that
cause unhappiness. The doctor in
stanced worry; the minister spoke OF
procrastination. The lawyer was the
last to give his views.
"Of course" he said, there are in
Vulnerable special causes that lead to
greater or less unhappiness, but for an
average mental cause that works every
day in the year what | call the COM
parison habit has all the others out
classed. used to think that it af
fected women more than men, but I've
about come to the conclusion that it's
an even thing.
THE comparison habit" he contin
ued, "is especially dangerous because
it's so very insidious. 1t gets a hold
on you before you know it, and, like
many another bad thing, it's beginnings
occasionally seem even praiseworthy.
An ambitious man contracts it very
easily. He wants to get ahead of the
other fellow, and If he doesn't he wor-
ries. The next step is to be envious.
It's about as hard thing as we are
called upon to. do to appreciate the
good work of our rivals and not Sc
cretly wish them down and out. But
it's a mighty wholesome thing, and
the person who doesn't learn the lesson
is apt to be losing his grip. He's pay
ing too much attention in a way that
he shouldn't to the success OF this, that
and the other one and too little atten-
ton to what he's doing To win success
for himself
"The habit grows, and discomfort
grows with it. Its usual result is a
general crouch, and man with a well
developed crouch might rs well step
aside for repairs. The comparisons
that women bother their heads over
are, as a rule, smaller than those that
affect the men, but just as much mis-
cry comes from them. A woman VINO
secs with actual pain that so and SO
mas done something or has something
of which she herself has not thought
is pretty sure to be sharp featured
and querulous before very long-tnat
is, if she doesn't take herself sternly
in hand and read herself a lecture on
what may become her besetting sin
81 believe" he concluded, that the
happiest individual in the long l1n is
the reasonably Independent person who
knows what he or she wants to DO in
one way or another and then proceeds
to do it according to ability without
overmuch regard for what others are
doing Such a person steers a straight
course and quite likely, will get some
where"
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Mrs. Eddy's Hysterical Seizures.

From Mary Baker G. Sddy," by Geor-
CINE Milmine, in the January Mcclure
Mary was the type of girl that strong
men and women instinctively champion.
At times she appealed by her sweetness
and amiabty, and in her best moments
she was the embodiment of gaiety. More
potently, her continued ill-health aroused
their sympathy. She was extremely
nervous and hysterical, and, as child and
woman, subject to certain violent seiz-
ures. Mary Bakers fits" as outsiders
rather crudey called them, are still a
household word among her old friends.
They frequently came on without the
slightest warning. At times the attack
resembled convulson. Mary pitched
headlong on the floor, and rolled and
kicked, writing and screaming in APP
parent agony. Again she dropped limp
and lay motionless. At other times like
a calaleptic. she lay rigid, almost in
state of suspended animation. The fami-
ly worked over her, but usually in vain.
Mark Baker, standing upright in his
wagon and lashing his horses, would
drive for DIR. Ladd, the family physician.
An old neighbor remembered him driving
thus and shouting all the way. "Mary's
dying" The family actually believed that
she was. For years they expected that
Mary would end her days in one of her
historical attacks, and went to every eX-
IRENE to prevent them. AS a precaution-
airy measure they gave in to all the girl 3
whlms.
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reople's Savings Bank ana trust com
pany. to my honesty for my contracts
Fully three-fourths my Patents nave
bsen treated by some one else before call
lng on me to be cured. Why not come as
room as afflicted? You Will save money
distressing pain and valua Die time: be.
aides there is satisfaction in knowing
that the very best treatH1 eDt is being
sfven you by an honest. corn petent ply
0acian. I have treated private troubles
e. q speciality in the city OF Birmingham.
Ala since August 3. 1887. cure all man
asr OF private diseases I cure many pa
dents by mail treatment. Write far prices
and terms.
DO not use large ADVERTISEMENT and
false statements to attract patients which
merit has failed to secure Ii you fail to
be curtd by such methods. give me q call
and get well.
| Ny Offices are the most private and
quiet in the city. tenth story Of the new
FIRST National bank buildf IN * corner OF
Second avenue and TWEEN H eth street
Rooms 1905 and 1907. Take one Of the flno
elevators to tenth floor.
Ofhce hours: $50 a. 10 $50 ,. m
vunday, 10 q m. to II M
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statesmen WANTED.


NE STl,H sScsS S6oe "a lesman
for part of Tennessee and Northern
Alabama, who can show annual record
of sixty to hundred thousand sales
Can't consider anything lower. To start
March l. Address George d. Witt Shoe
Co., Manufacturers, Lynchburg, Va.
WANTED-Three statesmen for our new
county. township and railroad surveys
of Alabama. These surveys are SPLEEN
did compilation of facts, figures and
drawings, and of wonderful value. Coun-
ties and towns are full indexed and pop
ulations of each are given; railroads
plainly shown and distances between ali
stations also shown; congressional dis
tricts outlined. numbered and popula-
tions given. Other features too numer-
GUS to mention. A splendid opportunity
for energetic men. Rand, McNally K
Co, Chicago, Ills. 1-l6-17-23- "a 90 80
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FOR RENT,

FOR RENT-A six-room house on double
lot; barn, fine orchard, excellent garden
spot good water, healthy location, at
1920 Walker avenue. East Lake; sl5 PEE
month. Apply as above to r. M. La:i-
mer. 1-17-2t
FOR RENT-Coal yard. sol Ave. + ami
Sth street. Bell phone 14o1. 1-16-,
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

to $1,000 to increase
operating capital in well established
business. Party with ready cash car
make profitable investment. The COM
pany will guarantee specific dividend,
Address A. NJ, care Age-Herald.
1-17-4t
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FOR SALE
$50 per TT, Florida St, close to car.
$50 per TT. St. Charles st. cor. 51x152
S60OO lovely st. Charles st home.
$780, 2-story res, Florida - nd Central.
$500, pretty lot Montgom cry, near X.
$500, Groom, 2-story res, - Highlands.
$4,000, lovely Waucoma St lot
$4,000 nice home. blk Highland ave-, bis
lot
$3.50, large lot, W blk S. Goth ST.
$3.50, handsome Ave. j. corner res
$1O0 per it, 18th St, near 3Td ave.
$780, Third ave. corner. 5OX100.
1900, 2-story 2nd ave. brio k. rents $500.
$500 lot End ave, 25th and 18th SITS.
$50 Co., handsome business block.
$780, 18th ave. cor. 2-story res, 60X1OO.
$780, modern 18th ave. place rents $3.50.
$S000 large n. Side cor. rem Is $720.
$4750, nice home. oath St, near 18th ave.
$780, . n. 21st houses, rents 5000.
$500, Ensley brick store. pays over u p. C.
r. MCCONNELL & CO.,
Phones $40. 21OE Third Ave.
Opposite court house.
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Deferrinq II.
From Life.


Mary-I hear that the dukes marriage
TO the rich Miss Passay has been post
poned.
Jane-Yes, / believe his creditors nave
granted him little more time.
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FOR SALE,

40 acres on car line, $500
per acre, This is a winner;
don't apply unless you mean
business.
w. H. THARPE & co.
Watts Building
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HELP WANTED.

W1NTED-Experienced man bookkeeper,
500 per week Also lady stenographer,
$50 or $780, Must furnish good references.
Birmingham Typewrfing Co., $40
Brown-Marx bldg. Phohe 1854 Bell.
wANTED-Cement finishfrs; iron con-
struction men; travelling saiesmen'
wagon builders; stenoaraphers; two
good second cooks; whitet boys for ho-
tel work; pantry womaa .AOS HOOD
building.
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Attractive ads. arc Illus ErAteu- La
sIs oaw3< make your I11ustratlenA
Ane.HeraId BUILDING.
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LOST. STRAYGD Or STOLEN.

LOST. STRAYED OR STOLEN.
LOST-A gold headed umbrella with mi
tials f. e. w. on same, Finder will
please deliver to Whitehead, 62 First
National Bank building, city, and get
50. Phone 1873 Bell. 1-17-2t
LOST-In depot; card case, Miss Lucille
d. Miller" and role of bills. Finder
please return to Age Herald office and
receive liberal reward.
LOST-Pocketbook with my name on 1t;
contains two s., one pass over Alabama
Great Southern railroad and other valu-
ables; party returning purse may keep
the money. G. NJ. Rawlston, 2116 Fifth
avenue, city
LOST-Either on North Twentieth street,
between First and Sixth avenues, or on
Sixth avenue, between Nineteenth and
Twentieth streets, one Knights of
Pythias charm; square-shaped design.
Finder will receive reward by returning
to r. A. Hamrick at Parkers' drug
store.
STRAYED OR STOLEN-From Naples
vile, on January 2, 1907, a black horse,
about Is hands high; weight 800 pounds;
age years. Any person giving infor
nation will be rewarded. Address t.
c. Martin, Maplesville, Ala.
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WANTED-By young man with some
education, position that will lead up to
profitable business, or profession; real
estate or lawyers office preferred. Adj
dress E., 206 n. ed street. 1-l6-2t
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as prescriptionist by
licensed druggist with nine months eX-
perience Can furnish references Adj
dress Marcus H. Griffin, care Atlanta
Drug Co., Atlanta, Ga. 1-17-St
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FOR SALE-Cotton lands; have very
choice tract of delta land, located in
one of the best counties of Arkansas.
which, in order to raise some money. |
will sell very cheap. 1t consists of S37
acres, $50 of which is fenced, 100 cleared.
with five new tenant houses. There is no
waste land in the tract and when i'm
proved avery acre will produce a bale of
cotton and rent for Sc. The cost of i'm
provement is moderate, and at the price
1t Is one of the best investments Of
fered in cotton lands. 1t is necessary
for me to raise money, else l would
not sacrifice this property, as I am
offering to do. VIII sell the whole tract
sub-divide 1t, and will make the
terms easy II cash payment can be
made. Price, $12 per acre. L. II. High
tower McCarley, Miss. 1-16-7t
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to learn barber trade;
we prepare you for positions S12 to $40
weekly; you can practically earn your
tuition, tools and board before COM
pleting; short time required; positions
waiting. Write nearest branch Moler
Barber College. Atlanta, Ga, or New
Orleans, La. 1-l3-6t
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RATES-one cent a word days no
nd. taken for less than 20 cents for
first Insertion. Cash must accompany
every order.
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WANIED-tor u. S. army. Aple-ooaled
unmarried men. between ages of q and
IS; citizens of United States OF good
character and temperate habits, who can
speak, read and write English. Apply
to recruiting officer. IA N. Goth St.
Birmingham, Ala. lilly
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Or. Y. {. HOLLOWAY
SPECIALS
pRivET: DlSEA ES,

l. guarantees
YOU a perma-
aenC cure of
ate troubles
aga that you
may know my
qua Eantee Is re-
liable l refer
YOU with per-
mission, to the
First National
bank, Alabama
n aE1onal bank,
Steiner Broth
erS- bankers.
Jenerson Coun-
tN 8 a v ! n g 8
md tia
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WANTED Position by first-class black
smith and all round man, grading ahc
construction work preferred. Address
Blacksmith, 3400 18th avenue, city. 1-l6--t
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plant or water works. Familiar with
modern saw mill equipment. Married,
strictly SOBER best of references; Saw
mill machine shop experience. William
Lee Savannah, Tenn. 1-17-2t
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ONE CENT A WORD

cent n -ord n day. no
ad taken for less Z - 40 cents for
frat insertion. Cash Eaust accompany
every order.
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SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-Position by an A No. l camp
cook who has had charge of camps ON
the Florida keys for Mr.. Flagler, presi-
dent of the Florida E. c. railroad, and
also has been for six months in North
Carolina ON the S. & w, under The
Carolina company the Meadows COM
pany and the McCabe company Re
ference Mr.. c. j. Stone, Bristol, Tenn.
James f. Kinney, No. S18 N goth street,
Birmingham, Ala Hotel Frisco.
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WANTED--A situation In country news
paper and job printing office as printers
or managers, by man and wife; consid-
cradle experience; will accept situation
for one or both at reasonable price. Ad-
dress James w. Pennebaker, Epes, Ala.
1-16-2t
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WANTED-Position as bookkeeper or
assistant; several years experience. a.
b. D., care Age-Herald. 1-17.4 At
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WANTED-At once, four competent
craftsmen, experienced in furnace and
mine construction, by large iron and
coal concern, in this district. State ex-
perience and salary expected. Address
A., care Age-Herald. 1-16-4t
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SELL fruit trees; We want good men all
over the southern states to sell fruit
trees the coming year; by our plan
statesmen make big profits; no trouble
to sell our Stock terms very liberal;
write today. Smith Bros, Concord, Ga.
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WANTED-At once, position as city or
travelling salesman; best references; in
vestigate II. NJ, PIG Fifth avenue.
1-17-2t
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BOOKKEEPER, stenographer; 10 years
practical experience. desires position.
Best of references; can report immedi-
ately Address Il. b.. 100, care Age
Herald. l-lo-t
YOUNG man desires position as stenog-
rapher: has had months experience
Pest of references, city. Address $. L.,
care Age Herald l-l6-2t
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PRACTICAL engineer, 81 years of ase,
wishes position with up-to-date saw
mill power plant or with electric light
plant. or combined electric light and
water nlant. Capable of superintendlng
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~ IN raj eST,>zS
office in Ensley; mus Z be able to use
typewriter Ensley X cal Estate and
Improvement Co. Bell phone 251. 1-l1-f
WANTED-At once, y * experienced sales
Merchant Box Pa, CiL 1-17-3t
WANTED White girl EOr general work
around the house; good wages paid. APP
ply Pops Avenue j. OF phone 1890 Bell
phone. l2-5O-u
WANTED-Young lady TO do light office
work. Address Box 64o- North Birmng-
ham. l-lo-5t
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FOR SALE at bargain; st. Louis Coca
Cola Bottling Works See or write to X.
NJ Freeman, Hotel Hillman.
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Hell wnNTEO-MAlE

WANTED-An upholsterer for short
time; white or colored. Address II, p.
o. Box ID, Ensley, Ala.
WANTED-Business manager, good prop
ostion, easy work. Call forenoon, SouIa-
thern hotel, room No. 49, 1-17-it
WANTED-At once, four competent
craftsmen, experienced in furnace and
mine construction, by large iron and
coal concern. In this district. State eX-
perience and salary expected. Address
A., care Age-Herald 1-l6-4t
WANTED-For U. S. army. Aple-oo
unmarried men, between ages of q and
IS; citizens Of United States OF good
character and temperate habits, who can
speak, read and write English. Apply
to recruiting officer, IA N. Goth St,
Birmingham, Ala. lilly
WANTED-Men to learn barber trade;
we prepare you for positions, s12 to $40
weekly; you can practically earn your
tuition, tools and board before COM
pleting; short time required; positions
waiting. Write nearest branch Moler
Barber College, Atlanta, Ca, or New
Orleans, La. . 1-l3-6t
SELL fruit trees; We want good men all
over the southern states to sell fruit
trees the coming year. by our plan
statesmen make big profits; no trouble
to sell our stock; terms very liberal;
write today Smith Bros, Concord, Ga
1-5-SOt
WANTED-Represen in every city
and town in Alabama for the Columbia
Typewriter; single and double keyboard,
visible writing, bi-chrome ribbon, tabu-
lator interchangeable carriage, back
space, ETC.; simple In construction: easy
to operate and very durable; liberal
propositions write today. Columbia Type
writer Co. Atlanta Ga 1-11-tf
WANTED-An experienced bookkeeper.
Address with reference and where last
employed. H., care Age-Herald
1-15-tf
WANTED-A practical bookkeeper; must
furnish best references as to integrity
and ability. Address Business, care Box
COL, Bessemer, Ala. 1-l5-3t
WANTED-A machine blacksmith: also
20 machinists lathe hands and assem-
blers The Forest city Motor Car Co,
Massillon. Ohio. l-l5-6t
ROOMS AND BOARD WANTED.
WANTED-Furnished parior and bed.
room, with board in private family, on
South Highlands; permanently. Address
r. +. X, care Age-Herald. 1-l7-2t
WANTED-S Studio, downtown in office
building, or private home Dahm-Peter-
sen, p. o. Box no 1-14-7e
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MONEY TO LEND.
MONEY LOANED salaried people without
security: easy payments. Union Discount
Co. 500 Brovn-Marx Bldg. 1O-s-tf
U1NEY LOANED SALARIED PEOPLE
and others without security; cheapest
rates. easiest payments: offices In sixty
principal cities; save yourself money by
getting our terms first. ID. H. Tolman.
room II, Watts bldg. zoos Third ave.
silly
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now paying off the list series of matured stock In
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ROOMS AND BOARD WANTED.

WANTED-Furnished parlor and bed"
room, with board in private family, on
South Highlands; permanently. Address
r. +. X, care AgeHerald. 1-17-at
WANTED-S downtown in office
building, or private home Damn Peter
sen, +. o. Box no 1-14-7t
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Id monthly savings attain such results.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-25
Il TINE FOR SANITY.
Restoration Of Confidence the I'm
DrrGtiUe Need.
. Editor Of The Tribune.

To tho Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Your columns are always open 10 whatever
seems 10 concern the public good. VIII you let me
say a few words. II you please? In lower New
York this is the time for people to show their
sanity. and reasonable people TO show their
In the United States there is just much min
ersl wealth there was: there is much
grain and breadstuffs; there many cattle
the hills and plains: there is much cotton,
many railways and factories. many and
women and children. and they are increasing IN
number and intelligence every day.
In other words. there is as much natural wealth
as there has been. and that wealth IS grow
ing The bottom is going TO drop out OF either
the commercial. the moral intellectual world
and what is wanting IS that everywhere shall be
proclaimed the truth that the who works.
the producer no matter in what line, is useful and
10 be respected and honored in the exercise Of his
calling. and because he is a man. and wherever
men or women doing their duty. should be
that all successful men neither fools, knaves
nor thieves, and what want to-day is. In the
practice Of virtue and kindness and goodness. to
respect one another. and not to set class against
class and interest against interest, but to teach
that the wellbeng Of the commonwealth depends
upon mutual understanding and respect.
II is a time for optimism and for trust. and the
present abnormal conditions win pass just as a
visit Of measles leaves patent. The restoration
of confidence is the imperative note OF the hour,
and I ask every and who reads this IL
Il commends itself to their judgment. TO talk II TO
their friends and act upon It.
WILLIAM WILKINSON.
Nev Yorl, Oct "a 1907
New-York tribune., 1907-10-25
ERECTED YESTERDAY .
BRYANT PARK.

sion to have repiicas erected at certain selected
suitable points In the city already approved of by
the Board Of Aldermen.
The society yesterday. at a cost Of about $500
erected one Of the fountains at Bryant Park. 4Oth
street Just east Of Sixth avenue. On one side
Of the bronze fountain. facing the street. is the
horse bowl, and on the opposite side the man
and dog bowls.
The society has just erected fountain OF similar
design in the Williamsburg plaza. 1t win be in
operation next week Another one OF these foun-
tains will soon be erected by the society at list
street Broadway and Amsterdam II has
been paid for by Mrs. +. J. Post of the Spencer
Arms. and will bear this inscription:
In loving memory Of my husband. Elmer Jerome
Post and my daughter. Amy Louise Hatfield Clark
The society Will soon place fountain, designed
by John 5. Humphreys. at 1O7th street and Broad
way. the gift OF L Augustus Schermerhorn. and
another IN Fourth avenue in the rear OF Grace
Church, which Will be the contribution OF a pa
rishloner.
Fountains designed by William Singer will be
erected at Coenties Slip gift Of Frank X 6tur-
Eis; at Rutgers slip. the gift OF anonymous
woman contributor, and in Battery Place the gift
OF /. Augustus schermerhorn
New-York tribune., 1907-10-25
KAISER'S GIFT RECETVED.
BHStS Presented to the United States
Military Acadmey.
rBv relerraph 20 ne rr,bun.I

West Point. y Y. Oct 2-Au academic duty
was suspended this afternoon in honor Of the
presentation 70 the academy by Emperor VIII
lam OF Germany Of the busts OF Frederick the
Great and General Field Marshal Count Won
Moltke. The ceremonies took place in the main
reading room or the library the entire commits
stoned force Of the post being present Major Theo-
dore kerner. military attache Of the German En-
oassy. made the presentation In the name of the
Emperor saying:
me German Emperor presents the busts TO this
great military academy expression of the
highest esteem and friendship which he feels
Tor the American army. May these busts be a
further tie OF sympathy between the two armies
which are already so closely connected by streams
OF German blood shed in American ranks"
Colonel Hugh L. Scott. superintendent OF the
military Academy. received the gfft in behalf OF
the academy and General Frederick D. Grant
representing the Secretary OF War said:
} assure you. Major Kerner. the War Depart
ment appreciates these statues and they will nI-
ways be an Inspiration this historic spo, 10 our
young soldiers being trained here for service IN
the United States army"
Earlier in the day Major Kerner Witnessed
grand review Of the cadets on the plains