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The age-herald., 1898-03-09
ID SECURE
 MORE CRUISERS Negotiations Are Pending for the Purchase of Them
 From Japan.

Washington, March S-It is known posi- lively that negotiations are in progress by the United States to acquire two crack cruisers now building for Japan, at the Cramp ship yards at Philadelphia and the other at the Union iron works at San Francisco. It is known positively, how ever, that no oyertures have been submit- ted thus far to the authorities at Tokio, and it will be for them to give the final decision. Pending this a contract could not be made or an option given.
 The big armored cruiser Brooklyn start ed away from La Guayra today under ders from the navy department directly for Hampton Roads. She has been mak ing flying cruise in the West Indies and around the eastern end of Cuba, and it was the original intention to have her go to Colon and thence to work northward along the eastern coast of Central America The sending of the ship to Hampton Roads in stead of returning her to Key West, whence she came, is taken as an evidence of change in policy the part of the naval strategists, who may have come to the conclusion that the gathering of the most and best of these vessels of the North Atlantic squadron at Key West is putting too many of our eggs in one bas- ket and unduly exposing the eastern coast. There has also been talk of organizing flying squadron composed altogether of fleet cruisers, four in number and having them ready to go to sea at a moments mo- tice in pursuit of an enemy's ship, relying upon the big battleships for home guard.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
FOR THE BENEFIT
 OF THE FAMILIES Of the Men Who Were Sacri- feed in the Maine 0is-
 aSter.

Washington, March S.-The audience which crowded the National theater at the woman's concert given this afternoon for the benefit of the families of the men who lost their lives in the Maine disaster was in every way the most notable body that ever assembled in Washington theater. The president and Mrs. Mckinley occupied seats in the box of the secretary and Mrs. Long, while in the immense audience were the secretary of state and Mrs. Sherman, the postmaster-general and Mrs. Gary, the family of the secretary of war, the attor- ney-general and Mrs. Griggs and thousands of sympathetic residents of the capital.
 The concert was under the direction of the relief association, which is headed by Mrs. Long. The long programme closed with Star Spangled Banner" the audi ence rising and joining in the chorus.
 Twenty officers of the army, navy and marine corps, each in full uniform, acted as ushers, while prominent young women of the army and navy families sold pro- grammes and small flags, which were waved vigorously during the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner
 A large crowd collected in front of the theater just before the close of the per- formance and pressed forward to await the appearance of the president. He left the house before the audience. The pres- dents appearance at the doorway with Mrs Mckinley was the signal for an out burst of cheering, waving of flags and handclapping. Both the president and Ms. Mckinley seemed pleased at the demon- stration and smiled as they acknowledged it with slight inclination of the head.
 Another and louder cheer was given as the presidential carriage was driven away.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
BROWNSON GOING
 ID BUY WARSH|PS
Peculiar Alliance Between Brazil and ChiIi as to Selling
 Vessels.

Washington, March S-Captain Brown son, who goes to Europe under instructions from President Mckinley. to inspect war vessels held for sale by foreign countries, left Washington tonight, and will take the St. Paul for Southampton, sailing from New York.
 He will report his arrival immediately at the United States embassy in London, but further than that the captain declines to indicate the places he will visit in Flu rope He has been furnished all of the in- formation in possession of the navy de- pertinent respecting the shipping in course with MT. Lane, who is said to have some of these ships for sale, though he does not at present have the right in the case of two small Brazilian battleships now build ing at La Seine in France As to these, and indeed any Brazilian or Gillian war ships, 1t has been discovered that Brazil and Chii are parties to a treaty by the terms of which neither country can sell any of its warships unless the other also sells a ship
 The reason for this peculiar provision is to be found in the alliance that.is reported to have been entered into by these two countries for mutual protection against Argentina and other South American na- tions. As to the right to buy foreign war ships all authorities agree that such pur- chases may be made, even after hostili ties have begun if the neutral nation ex ercises strict impartiality between the bel ligerents, and the ships are not armed and outfitted ready for service. The trade of ship building is recognized as a legitimate one which may be carried on at all times.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
ANNIVERSARY OF JEFFERSON.
It Will Be Celebrated by the Democratic Clubs
 All Over the United States.

Washington, March SJThe National As- sociation of Democra tic clubs has issued the following address:
 1.-The National Association of Democratic clubs will celebrate the one hundred and ffty-fifth anniversary of Thomas Jeffer- son at Washington, D. C., Wednesday, April B, by subscription dinner under the auspices of the executive committee of the associati ton.
 'We earnestly advise the democratic as- sociations of the Limited States whether large small to join with the National Association of Democratic clubs on the 18th of April next at such hour and in such manner as may best serve the wishes of each separate organization, in common homage to the memory of the great apos- tie of American liberty the author of the declaration of independence and the fonnd- CT of the democratic party and in a fresh expression of our unalterable determination to preserve the heitage of freedom as it came to us from our fathers and to re- sist by every lawful means in our power the encroachments of organized wealth and monopoly upon the constitutional rights of the people,
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN PAPERS The Service of the Associated Press Is Heartily En-
 dorSed.

Atlanta Ga., March 8-Twenty-two of the daily morning newspapers of the south. representing every state between the Po- tomac and the Rio Grande, south of the Ohio rdveri met in this city today and organized the Southern Publishers associa- ton, an organization very much on the line of the National Publishers associa- tion.
 The meeting was the result of a call is- sued by the Chattanooga Times. After an informal discussion of the objects in view, during which it was mutually agreed that an organization of southern morning news papers of the Associated Press would be of great value to all concerned, a permanent organization was perfected by the election of the following officers
 President, George w. Ochs, of the Chat tanooga Tmes; vice-president, c. O'B. Cowardin, of the Richmond Dispatch; sec retary. Frank P. Glass of the Montgomery Advertiser, and treasurer, A. P. Gonzales of the Columbia (S O State. -
 The board of directors, consisting of one member from each state was elected as follows:
 A. R. Ho.derby Jr., of the Richmond Times; D. N. Tompkins, of the Charlotte Observer; J. c. HemphdI, of the Charles ton NSWS ana COulfder; Clark ftOWeM, of the Atlanta Constitution; Col. Wilson, of the Florida Times Union and Citizen; E. w. Barrett, of the Birmingham Age-Her- aid; Col. J. w. Lambert, of the Natchez Democrat, Col. Thomas G. Rapier, of the New Orleans Picayune, Col J. V. Smithe, of the Arkansas Gazette, Leland Rankin, of the Nashville American; Col. R. M Johnston. of the Houston Post and O Brien Moore, of the Charleston (W. Va.) Gazette.
 The convention decided to meet again in Memphis next September to complete the work of organization and in the meantime a committee will prepare a constitution and bylaws. The next annuad meeting will be held in Richmond in March, 1899.
 During the afternoon session the follow ing resolution introduced by Clark Howell, the adoption of which was moved by MT. Mooney, of Memphis, was passed
 Resolved, That the Southern Publishers association, as members of the Associated Press, commend that organization for the excellent news service and the readiness with which its management seeks to meet the requirements and to serve the inter ests of its members
 During their stay in town the publishers were given banquet by the Constitution.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
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The age-herald., 1898-03-09

(Coutinued From First Page.) worse things than war. While Arkansas was not liable to attack, her sons would he there whenever war should come. If occa- sion should call the state would send 190.- 900 defenders of the flag.
 MT. Lewis (dem. Wash), said the Pacific coast was as loyal in the present emec- gency as any other section. Right or wrong, he was for his country.
 EuIogized Consul Lee
 MT. Hay (dem. Va), took advantage of the opportunity to refer in complimentary terms to the part that Consul General Lee is playing in the present contingency. He said that Gen. Lee was sustaining so well the good name of the state in performing his duty as to win the encomiums of the entire nation, and that at such time it genuine satisfaction to have such a man as Fitzhugh Lee at such a post The reference to Gen. Lee called out loud applause from the floor and the galleries. MT. McRae, of Arkansas, said if nee, S. sary to protect our honor or dignity he was willing to increase the appropriation to any extent necessary, for the flag which f1oated over the capitol was his flag and the flag of his people, and 1t must be kept there.
 MT. Bell (pop Col.), spoke earnestly for the bill. There was, he said now no popu-
 
 all were American citizens. There was no time to dwell upon might have beens, but it was enough to know that the time had come when the government needed support.
 ..My Own, My Native Land"
 MT. Northway (rep. Ohio), declared that he did not consider the bill war measure, but rather one calculated to preserve and secure peace. He was pleased to see that the members were speaking not as parti- sans but as patriots, bringing to his mind the familiar lines:
 "Breathes there 8 man with soul so dead, Who to himself hath never sadd
 This is my own, my native land
 MT. Boutele (rep.), of Maine, chairman of the committee on naval affairs, said that while no argument was necessary on this measure he desired to say he had been instructed by his committee to express the hearty endorsement of that committee His only reget he said, was that this appro- priation was not allowed to stand abso- lutey alone as proclamation to our coun- try and to the world that congress stood ready to vote millions to arm the execu- tive to uphold the dignity of the flag.
 Firmness More Than Bravado
 MT Hopkins (rep). of Illinois, after stat ing his great confidence in the president, expressed the hope that there would be no war. Thirty years of peace, he said, had not obliterated the ravages of the civil war. We did not want it's horrors repeated. We are too Christian to wantonly engage in war. Let us not be hysterical. Let us show the world that moderation and firm ness are more than bustle and bravado; that a wise conservatism will do more than jingoism to obtain the independence of Cuba.
 Mr. Cooper (dem.), of Texas. in speech of two minutes, recalled the eloquent words Millions for defense, but not cent
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
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 Yet Hoods sarsapariIla Cured
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 Could Not Sleep
 my breathing was attended with 80 much difficulty. Sometimes I would have to sit bolt upright in bed. AS my general health grew poorer, my asthma grew worse. had kidney and other troubles and seemed to be generally tout of sorts.' heard so much of Hoods Sarsaparilla that decided to try it, and experienced great benefit from 1t. have recom- mended it to many people, and cannot say too much in praise of Hoods sarsa- parilla. I have not been in bed for over . year on account of illness" MRS. s. < WATSON, za2S. Columbia St., Warsaw, Ind. Hoods ssssaii ss;;'ia Is the best = in fact the One True Blood Puri- Der. Sold by all druggists. Get only Hoods. Aocd,- D;llS cure liver ills; easy to
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
TENNESSEE COMP, NY sTocKHolD DiRS
Held Meeting Yesterday-I James Bowron Made
 a Director.

Nashville. March s.-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company was held today at Tracy City. The annual reports of the president and the secretary were presented and approved <
 Directors were elected today. Officers will be elected at future meeting of the directors.
 President Baxter's report gives the out put of material for 1897 to have been: Coal,
The age-herald., 1898-03-09
HOW THE CANNON
 BILL PASSED

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The age-herald., 1898-03-09
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The age-herald., 1898-03-09
The Lesson Beautiful


 MT. Henderson (rep. of Ia.). said: "The lesson of this afternoon is a beautiful one for our country. But, MT. Speaker, there will be no war. That is my judgment, I do not believe that war is hanging over the American people. In this republic our great aim should be for peace No country on earth does not seek to avoid war as this country does; no country on earth need fear war less than America (Ap- plauSeO
 "We all sympathize with the liberty lov- ing and fighting Cubans, but they are the citizens of another government. So long as that question is before us I follow the advices of Washington, recommending that we mind strictly our own business. (Ap- plause) But if they touch the rights of this country, or dare lay unholyi hands upon our territory or our rights, then become fighting quaker, and will join in the vigorous manhood of my young friend who spoke (Applause.) This ad- ministration, president and cabinet, is as patriotic as any man on this floor, and claim no more for it. (Applause) This administration will look before it leaps This days work and tomorrows shows that when the leap is taken the country will be back of it." (Applause)
 The debate closed at APO p. m.
 House Rose En Masse
 When the question was put on the pas- sage of the bill the whole house rose en masse in its favor, but MT Cannon asked for the ayes and nays He did so, he said, at the request of many members who de- sired that every member should go on re- cord.
 Every member present voted for the bill. When the speaker announced the vote 311 ayes, nays, none-an enthusiastic dem- onstration occurred
 The house then, at 455 p. m.. adjourned.
The age-herald., 1898-03-09

3,45721s tons; coke, s16,4 tons; pig iron, 541, ,940 tons.
 James Bowron, of Birmingham, Ala, was elected a director
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-13

One rises from an evening with the
Royles with a vastly improved notion
of the new vaudeville. Many actors
VINO have gone into-we can no longer
say descended-this form Of entertain
ment, have found it necessary to make
some sort OF apologize announcement
TO their friends for taking the step, and
to say that the financial returns were
of such a tempting character as to
make it quite out of the question to
decline them. That is as it may be.
But if vaudeville entertainments in
the big cities are up to the standard
set by the Royle trilogy, the apologies
are altogether needless. After seeing
them, one gains an insight into the
secret of vaudeville's wonderful sue
cess, and the reason it's managers can
afford to offer such tempting induce
ments to old liners like Stoddart, Clara
Morris and others to venture into these
hitherto untrodden fields.
A first-class vaudeville performance
sets this bill Of fare before its patrons:
Two O'clock p. NJ, an orchestral over
ture; 2:l5, a sketch like Captain I'm
pudence' or Miss Wallet of Wall
Street" by a company like the Royles;
2:45. a turn" by q neat, clever and
modest little singer like Irene Frank
lin; 3, q frst-class colored male quar-
tette; 3:15, some noted contortionist or
dart and possibly Maude Harrison, in
'Old Love Letters" or the telegraph
scene from 1.-THE Long Strike; 4
O'Clock. a ccrnet or clarIonet soloist, and
so CT until o'clock, when the people
are given 4 recess of two hours, and
the whole begins over again at I.
Small wonder is il with such q list
that the houses everywhere are crowd
ed. People like Stoddart, Miss Morris
and the Reyles. in going from city to
city and entering the various vaude-
vile houses on a circuit, of course, oc-
casionally get SandWiched in between
2 variety turn, such as the sensational
disrobing act of some 'jolie. Paris
ienne," and then doubtless they ex-
perience some inward qualms at their
surroundings: but when in the better
grade OF houses-Which, let us hope,
Observation-Disclosures is no reason why
actors should not feel as much pride in
their profession and perform as high
a class of work as when located in
stock theatres, or travelling about with
some metropolitan success.
Certainly the worries inseparable
from professional life are reduced to a
minimum, and the financial returns
are greatly beyond those to be realized
in the old beaten paths of the profess
sion.
THE Old Coat played a merry-but,
we fear an unremunerative- engage
ment, closing with a fair matinee and
a light turnout yesterday afternoon
and evening. That capital artist Mr..
Bond-Who, by the way, seems to have
been coming actor for years, but
never to have quite arrived-was the
life Of the piece, though even he was
bothered with occasional spells of
tongue-thickness Friday evening, diff
4 1fcult to find a cause for. Clever Miss
kVol1es, an admirable "Slavey,'' needs
11nore fat in her lines. She was all
Vready for the lines that never came
The others of the company were ex-
ceIlently even and uniform in inertia
quality vastly preferable to having one
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-13

the well-known "Martell Merry max
ers," who give two changes of bill.
Wild Oats is the title of one OF their
farce comedies and it is said to be
crowded with vaudeville acts. The big
feature of the Merry makers" is the
Martell family said to be the greatest
trick bicyclists on the road. They have
been with Barnum & Bailey's circus,
and were last season with Wallace's
big show.
o O @
We are to have a taste of opera and
concert combined on the evenings of
the 2lst and 22nd, in the Louise
Brehany company, and though the
visit comes in the midst of a busy sea-
son, the company should do unusually
well, for two reasons: One is that it is
made I'D Of a strong group of singers,
who have been a decided success in the
east, and the other is that Mr.. Grant
president of the Theatre company, has
given the house rent free on both
nights on the condition that a liberal
share of the receipts shall go to the
Mutual Improvement league Of this
city. The league is the headquarters
of the Improvement associations of this
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-13

city, and to keep the gymnasium, Ii
brary, etc., open and up to the stand
ard, a large debt was created. This
has now been reduced to 5000 through
the generosity of several philosophical
gentlemen, and Mr. Grant, with his
usual energy, has joined Superintend-
ent Richard Lyman and his aides in
the task of freeing the league from
debt altogether. The coming perform
ances viii form the first big step in
that direction and if the various asso-
Citations take hold of the matter as they
should, big part of the debt can be
wiped away. The Brehany Concert &
opera company gives rare pro-
gramme, one of its features being a
rendition of an act from Martha" in
costume.
The announcement that Secret Serv-
Ice will be on view at the Salt Lake
Theatre next Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights, with a matinee on
Saturday., is the pleasantest morsel
that the discriminating theatre-goer of
this city has had on his tongue for nu-
merous moons-one might safely say
years William Gillette was very well
liked in Salt Lake long before he placed
himself by means of Secret Service
in an enduring and comfortable posi-
ton on the pinnacle of fame. Before
folks had forgotten about the Private
Secretary" and Held by the Enemy"
and his other successes, he had brought
himself Vividly forward again with
Too Much johnson" And before that
became cold everybody in New York
was talking and everybody everywhere
else was reading about the latest ard
greatest of all things Gillettean, Sc
cret Service" Every theatre-goe here
knows of the great New York and BoS-
ton runs the play enjoyed, and later of
it's big production in London, where it
was styled the greatest American play
yet written Mr.. Gillette's own assump-
zion of the part of the hero-spy has
been commended as being practically
perfect Those in the cast are picked
from Frohman's crack forces, and in
clude Sara Perry, Hope Ross, Ida Wa
ter1nan, Alice Leigh. Dallas Tyler,
Campbell Golian, Walter Thomas, Jo-
seph Bremen. NJ L. Alsop, H. D.
James and Charles Crosby.