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The age-herald., 1900-10-14
ChIcago Woman Who Lives
 On Her Alabama Farm

Speaking of the Western woman brings to my mind one of the most interesting women, whose home is in Chicago, but who spent the past summer a her farm in north Alabama. She is Mrs. Marguerite Balderson, and, with her sister, who is also d Chicago woman, will spend a winter or two in Alabama, where the climate has proven very beneficial The former came South for throat trouble which was brought on by years of constant work in teaching and in the lecture field. Her sis ter, who, with her husband, was travelling in the South after a long sojourn in Cuba went for visit last spring to Vinemont Ala, where quite a Chicago colony has established itself. Vinemont is within a stones throw of Culman, and Chicago people as well as those from the East have been flocking to this section of Alabama for years, until many of the farms are prac- tcally owned by Eastern and Western syndicates.
 It is on one of the most picturesque farms near Cullman, which was bought by Mrs Balderson, that she will spend the coming winter, with the hope that the climate of sunny Alabama will benefit her.
 Sitting with her one afternoon on her rose-coyered balcony the past summer I interrupted her discussion of some scien- tific problem by asking her what induced her to buy farm in the hills of north Alabama, or rather how she came to know of this charming retreat the beauty of which was being emphasized just at that moment by the sunset, which Mrs. Balder- son declared could not have been more perfect in the West.
 My sister, she said, with her husband were prospecting with view of buying a farm, and they ran across this garden spot by accident. I am sure that they must have first glismpsed it with the sunset view, for they wrote me of the beauty of the twilights, and indeed it was more for a quiet ret eat in the country where the winter climate would be beneficial that the buying of the farm was considered, and not so much form the purpose of cul- tivatng it. And the moment that I saw it 1 was charmed with the environments, and felt that the indefinite neriod of rest or dered by my physician could not be spent more delightfully."- than on this picturesque little farm"
 Mrs Baderson had converted bare farm house into a most charming home. It faced directly west and the western balcony, framed by crimson rambler, was her favorite spot especially on late sum- mer afternoons when she would go into ectasies over the mountain sunset. She had brought down some of the furniture from her Chicago house and with her books had created delightful atmosphere that must have been reproduction of her charming home in Chicago.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14

to the changes In London. that were evident to her since her visit there several years ago. Where along Fleet and other streets made familiar by the pen of Dickens, the grey, sombre buildings once gave to London so leaden an appearance, 1 found many of the old buildings were being replaced by modern, and in many cases were reproduc- tions of the sky scrapers that one sees in New York. Indeed, the aspect of the Lon don of today impressed inc as greatly dll- fering from that of even d few years ago.
 Of the many interesting incidents of Mrs. Smiths visit to London, there was none that she enjoyed more than on the evening she was shown through the House of Com mons by her friend, the Hon. J. Havelock Wilson. There on the beautiful terrace, with it's river frontage on the Thames, Mrs, Smith enjoyed the distinction of lunching with several members of the House, and later the women in her party were escort ed to the gallery, where they watched the proceedings through the small gratings un- seen by the members, who run no risk of being disturbed by the presence of pretty women
 The visit of Americans to Blenheim, the magnificent landed estate of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, is naturally con sidered an event of more than passing in- tere5t, and Mrs. Smith, in referring to her visit there, told of a delightful little incl dent. The days set apart at Benheim for
  Tuesdays and Fridays. but Mrs. Smith could not arrange at this time visit to Blenheim either day officially an- nounced, but she and her party went out, as it chanced, on Wednesday. They were enjoying a stroll through the grounds when they glimpsed pompous parsonage in liv- cry observing them from an entrance to the palace. One of the young women in the party laughingly said that she would be willing to make a special request to be shown the palace, and sure enough she did. in company with another member of the party she walked somewhat timidly to the entrance, and suddenly disappeared, to the consternation of the entire party, who waited for the re-appearance of these wo- men until all patience was exhausted. Finally the remaining members of the party decided that it would be best to make an investiga tion for the prolonged absence of the young woman in even the home of an American duchess was becoming alarming; but when they ventured nearer the palace, they were warned by the appearance of I.ltle gloved hand. Later on the entire
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
Women in Municipal Affairs

Please say to Ned Brace that l want him to agitate the need of a village ina provement society and the part that Bir- mingham women should take in the mu- nicipal affairs of the city" wrote a clever Birmingham woman from beautiful Ans terdam, the remarkable cleanliness that is so in evidence throughout Holland causing her to contract this beautiful foreign city with certain American cities, and to ex- press hope that Birmingham would sofhs day enjoy an international reputation for it's clean streetsv as it does now by reason of it's mineral wealth. She Ventured to hope that Birmingham women would tak@ more interest in municipal affairs, for she believed that they could accomplish any reforms that they would undertake.
 The influence of women in city govern ment is being recognized in different parts of the country, and along this line of progress (not the women, but the city itselG Chicago is unquestionably leading in its recognition
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
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party was shown through the palace their good luck being the result of the request made to the secretary at Blenheim. He informed the young woman who made the request that if she sent personal card to the Duchess the latter would most gladly give her consent. The card sent up to the duchess. stated that a party of Americans from Alabama and Tennessee would con- sider it a special privilege to be shown through the castle. The duchess replied most courteously, and very special atten- ton was shown Mrs Smith and her party
 When asked of the Paris Exposition Mrs. Smith declared that she was agreeably sur prised in its artistic success, since the inn pressions with which she left Paris a year ago did not lead her into believing that the exposition would in any way fulfill the expectations of the promoters.
 Americans" she said, naturally con- trasted the Worlds Fair with the Paris Exposition, and the fact that the latter suffered by comparison was not due to any spirit of patriotism. That the Chicago Fair eclipsed the French exposition was evident to every one. The banks of the Seine which were utilized for the building did not present the superb water front as did the lake shore at Chicago, and the con- tinuity of the exhibits was destroyed to some extent But the exhibits themselves could not be surpassed But I cared very little for the exposition, and passed the time in other ways than wearing ones self out in going through great buildings
 ''Fhe theatres in Paris 1 always enjoy and I saw Bernhardt in her new play, "L Aiglon.'' As you know, the story deals with the life of Napoleon's son, the young King of Rome, and Bernhardt, although wom- an past 60 assumes the role of the young nobieman who cannot be over 19 or 20 years old While l could not understand a great deal of French I of course knew the out lines of the play which Bernhardt made perfectly clear by her marvellous art alone,
The age-herald., 1900-10-14

For quick and good repairs on any kind of machinery, phone 2lO. John D. Lykes.
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
LILLIAN WHITMAN HOOD, (Of the Montgomery Journal.)

She is one of the most widely known women in the West, having been for many years a teacher and lecturer on scientific lines. She is a great club women, and has addressed many notable gatherings of club women. Her line of study has been particularly along the subject of astrology, a science that she regards as the most inn portant one to be considered, since a knowledge of it enables one to understand many of the conditions that surround ones life. That centuries ago, so seriously was ~~-~~---~-~-~~>-~-~z--~--- -~---~---~----~--~--~~@
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The age-herald., 1900-10-14
Beautiful New Hotel

The contract for painting, papering and frescoing the Metropolitan Hotel, which is now nearing completion, has been awarded to MT. w. D. Colby, and his corps of splen- did artists are now busy at work beauti- flying the handsome edifice. The Metropol- itan as it has been rebuilt will be a very handsome structure, and the task of finish ing the interior could not have been better placed than it has been. It will be very attractivey decorated throughout, and something new in the way of frescoing will be seen in the cafe and hotel office
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
Invigorating and refreshing -Moerlein Beer.

An Anchor Air Tight burns soft coal, keeps fire all night, and heats the house.
 Spiro Long & Go.
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IMAGERY FROE HOOD, (Of the Montgomery Journal.)

and I really enjoyed every word of 1t. She is much stouted than she was formerly and even her figure suited the role of the young Napoleon"
The age-herald., 1900-10-14
Something to Be Proud of

All kinds of Heating Stoves for sale.
 Els tes Hardware Co.,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19

Republican oficeholders. and for all free
men everywhere. We extend our sympa-
thies TO the heroic burghers in their une-
nual struggle to maintain their liberty
and Independence.
Repeal Of the War Taxes.
We cnounce the lavish approximations
OF, the recent. Republican Congresses
which have Kept taxes high and which
threaten the perpetuation of oppressive
war levies: We oppose the accumulation
OF a surplus to be squandered I'm such
barefaced frauds upon the taxpayers as
me shipping subsidy bill. which. under
me false pretense OF prospecting Amer
lean ship-building. would put unearned
millions into the pockets of favorite CON
tributorS to the Republican campaign
tund. We favor the reduction and speedy
repeal OF the war taxes and a return to
the ume-honorcd Democratic policy of
strict economy In governmental expendi-
lures.
believing that our most cherished instt-
tutiOns are In great peril. that the very
existence OF our constitutional republic
Is at stake. and that the decision now to
be rendered will determine whether or not
"ir children are to enjoy those blessed
privileges OF free government which have
made the United States great. prosperous
and honorcd, we earnestly ask for the
foregoing declaration of principles the
nearly sr.i:1.; % S.S :.sE::T,!G-!rg Am
crican people. regardless OF previous par
~ affiliations.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
silver PQTIy SIQIe Platform.

We. the representatives Of the Silver
party Of Nevada. In convention assem-
blcd.dO here declare these as our prin-
Ciplcs. and Invite the cooperation OF all
who agree thercwith:
We declare that the principles cnumer-
atcd In the Declaration OF Independence
are those of eternal truth and incXorable
Justice I'm their application TO the govern
mont OF men.
We submit that the historic words Of
Washington In his farewell address are
the words OF enlightened wisdom. flowing
rom the immortal mans INSURED con-
ccption OF truth and Justice. We point to
Inc words OF Jefferson ms those II eX-
In deep reverence the grand phiIan-
throphy and the splendid patriotism OF
Abraham Lincoln. that great Interpreter
OF our. national history. and the world
r~cIognizCd apostle OF human liberty and
industrial freedom, and we solcmnly de-
clare our firm adherence rs maintained
by. that convention which nominated tho
beloved cmanCipatOr, to the principles
proclaimed In the Declaration OF indie
pcndcncc and embodied In the ConstItu-
ton OF the United States.
Blmetnllism.
We say to those who oppose US. that
party which helped to give 10 America
Its declaration OF monetary Independence
remains unnltcrnbly loyal To tho rTin-
ciplcs. Involved principles which have
boon Incorporated Into every Republican
national platform from lSIa 20 1870, Wo
President and that Republican Congress,
who, Mt tho evident bchcst OF corrupt
power. have deliberately and In the faoo
OF their party declaration that birnrirl-
rency bill. ro~pudIatIng blmetaliIsm, and In
oil practical ways Harvesting tho gold
standard upon the American peonle. We
roamrm our Supreme faith In tho Justice
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19

We believe tina the establishment Of n
lottery In this State would be an assault
upon the moral Integrity OF our people
anu would result In financial degradation
and political corruption, and we there
Tore say, in the language of the Constitu-
lion OF the state of Nevada: mo lottery
shall the sale Of lottery tickets be al
owed and wa recommend TO the va
rious silver. party county conventions
mat they pledge their legislative NOM
inces TO oppose any amendment To the
Constitution proposing the authorization
of "A lottery.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
National Platform.

We endorse the platform OF the nation
al Democratic party. adopted At Kansas
city, and pledge our support to all OF
It's declarations. and particularly TO those
relating tn the silver and monetary ques-
lions, and also Imperialism and the
trusts. the natural offspring OF the plu-
ioCratic policy OF the Republican party,
which has increased In boldncss and In
tcnsity since the characterization OF sill
yer I'm 1913. until now. In 1900. II has prac-
Ideally substituted for the Declaration of
Independence the methods OF Imperialism
In the administration Of our national
government.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
Sympathy for Struggling Bocrs.

Relieving In tho principles OF self gov
eminent aud rejecting M did our fore
fathers tho claim OF monarchy. We Wow
TO ovcrwhclm with forco tho South AZ
rican republics. Speaking. .as @ believe.
for tho entire American nation. except IFS
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
Water Storage.

We believe that watcr storage for arid
lands should be recognized by tho gem
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
Our Flag.

We condemn the cUwardly and incOn-
sistcnt course of the Republican Admin
istration, which plants our flag OF free
dom dciiantly in the faces OF those strug-
CLING for liberty In the Philippines, yet
hluls IL down from where II has honor
ably and rightfully been for a third of n
century: In the POrcupinc mining district
OF Alaska.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
In Favor OF Nicaragua Canal.
improvement OF Arid Lands.

We favor an intelligent system Of i'm
proving tho arid lands OF tho West, stOr-
Ing the waters for purpose OF Irrigation
ana the holding OF such lands for actual
settlers.
We favor the continuance and strict
and It's application to the same classes
Of all NSiHtiC races.
jefferson said: Peace. and
honest friendship with all nations. en-
tnugling alliances with none We APP
prove this Wholesome doctrine mud CAR
Mostly protest against the Republican de-
partuTo which has involved us In social.
cd world politics. including the diplomacy
Of Europe and Intrigue and land grab
hing OF AsiH. and We especially condemn
the ill.conCcRlcd Republican alliance with
England, which must mean hiscrimina-
ton against other friendly nations. and
which has already stilcd tho nations
voice while liberty IL being stranglcd In
Africa.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
The Beers.

We extend To the brave Beers Of South
Africa our sympathy and moral supper
In their patriotic struggle for the right
of sClf-gOVcrnment. and we are unalter-
ably opposed to any alliance, open or
covert. between the United States and
any other nation which will tend to the
destruction or abTidgcmcnt OF human lib
cTty.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
Silver Question.
Trusts.

We Oppose the trusts and combinations
which control the products Of industry
ana levy tribute upon the people. and We
creates and fosters them. We especially
denounce the scheme OF the Republican
Administration TO create the greatest
NJ all ~monOpolies. In delcgatIng TO the
national banks the exclusive ight to
make and issue the peoples money.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
Democrats and The Trust Issue.

Intoicfa6lo. They a roy compStItion
contrt the rico Of oil material and nm
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
Porto Rico.
Lotteries aud Prileilghtlng.

We reject the proposed Constitutional
amendment removing tho prohibition as
To lotteries. We also favor the repeal uf
the statute licensing p~rl2cfghting IN Nc
vada. and pledge our Legislative nornI-
ter and spirit OF both sections OF this res
ulutiOn.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19
OPPOSITION TO MAitarism

We oppose milItnrIsm. II means con-
quest abroad and intimidation and OPP
Preston NJ home. II means the strong
arm. which has ever been fatal to free
iLsiitIii"ns. II iE what millions OF our
c~!ilScuH hdy" fled from In Europe. It will
iuil'rSc upon our pCaCclOvlng people u
Iyff," standing army. an unnecessary bur
d'" "f taxation and u constant menace
tu tiicir IbCrtiCa. a small standing army
mil u wcll-hlsciplincd Stntc militia arc
snliicicnt In tiInc OF peace. This republic
has no place for u vast military service
nitd c"nHcripilon. When tho nn;lOn IL IN
danger tho volunteer soldier IL his coun-
try + best defender. 1hc national guard
Of tli" United states should cvcr bo cher.
isfiCd In the patriotic hearts of n free
people. Shcl, ORGANIZATIONS arc over mn
element Of strength ana safety. For the
first iinr In our history ana cocvnI with
the Philippine conquest has there been n
Wholesale departure from our time. honor
Cd anu approved system OF volunteer or
C1nizatiOn. We ucnOunCc II ns un-
loan, n.DCm0CrntiC. and rs u RubycraIoI
OF the ancient aud liked principles Of n
Ii-c people.
Democrats and The Trust Issue.
Private monopoiies are lndofonBibie and
intolcrablc. They d roy competitjon,
na,V.. 49, " "
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-03-02
Cronje Surrenders.

Last Tuesday morning at daybreak
General Cronje surrendered his army,
which had been hemmed in in the bed
of Modder river for several days, to
Lord Roberts, the commander of the
British forces. The prisoners captured
with Gen. Cronie number 1000, of
which about 1,150 are citizens of the
Orange Free State and the remainder
citizens of the Transvaa1.
Twenty-nine Transvaal officers were
captured and eighteen Free State Off
GERS were made prisoners. The guns
captured from the Transvaal forces
were seven 5-eentimetre Krupps, nine
one-pounders and one Maxim. From
the Free Staters the British captured
seven 5-centimetre Krupps, one Maxim
gun.
About two weeks ago, at the time of
the relief of Kimberley, Gen. Cronje
found that his position north of the
Modder River could no longer be held.
He accordingly marched eastward to-
wards the Orange Free State border,
but was holly pursued and his escape
cut off lie then took up a position in
the bed OF the Modder River, where
the high banks of the water course af-
forded shelter and enabled his men to
burrow for protection against shell
fire. In this situation for ten days the
Beers were continually fired upon by
a great number of British field guns,
which shelled the camp from every
side, but successfully resisted all in
fantry attacks.
Cronie's main object in his gallant
resistance to the forces under Roberts
seems to have been to delay the Brit
ish advance upon Bloemfontein, the
capital of the Orange Free State, where
it is supposed the Beers have been con-
centrating from all points and prepar'
ing Notifications for desperate de
Tense.
Commenting on the surrender OF
Gen. Cronie, the London Globe says
1--WE shall not jump at the conclusion
that the war is over, but that victory
has been gained which brings the enc
we'll in sight"
The Westminster Gazette, which il
inclined to be pro-Boer, says: "Admi
ration for the desperate valor of Gen
eral Cronje is mingled with anger al
the necessity imposed upon us of pur
chasing victory at this cost.o
A dispatch from Paris says the news
papers of that city pay the highest
tribute to General Cronje's valor ano
express the opinion that his surrender
is far from ending the war. They say
that it will only make the resistance OF
the Beers more desperate.
Several newspapers, however, urge
that Great Britain accept mediation
now that she has secured an important
victory, to avoid further bloodshed.
The Boer prisoners surrendered by
General Cronje are described as all old
men, the young men having made
their escape.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-03-02

duee crops of any sort without irriga-
ton, therefore those who immigrated
to the country were compelled to use
the water and make the works do full
duty. On the other hand the protec-
tive works have been built in semi
arid regions where crops can often be
raised under the natural rainfall, so
that the works have been in entire dis
use through some seasons.
Anywhere in our arid west, where
irrigation works can be constructed it
is reasonable to suppose, therefore,
Judging from analogy, that when a
sufficient population settle below them,
the works will becalled upon to supply
their full capacity, and if they have
been carefully planned and estimated
for, economically constructed and adj
ministered under a proper system,
they should return fair interest on the
original outlay.
1t has been in our semi-humid region
of the United States where there are
naturally good crops once in several
years that hard times have fallen the
hardest, but it is also here, judging
from Indian experience, that irrigation
works would pay least, because they
would not be continuously used.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-03-02

Address
NJ. Fl. DE YOUNG.
Proprietor san Francisco Chronicle"
san Francisco, Cal.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-03-02
The Carson & Colorado.

A New York dispatch says: G. p.
Huntington, President of the Southern
Pacific, said last night that the Carson
& Colorado had been acquired by the
Southern Pacific, but that no fixed
policy for the future operation of the
road had been decided upon. The Car
son &. Colorado is 293 miles long, and
runs between Mound House, New,
and Keller, Cal, with a junction Of
seven miles to Candearia, New The
road, it is stated, will be extended
south to Moiave and north to some
point on the Central Pacific.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-03-02

@. S. Berry of Visalia, Cal, bought
1900 range horses in Nye county last
week for $3.50 per head. He is to take
them as they run and gather them at
his own expense. Mr.. Berry has
travelled extensively over the western
ranges, and reports that there is a
great scarcity of serviceable horses
and mules in the country and the de-
mand is constantly increasing.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-03-02

The United States Milling Company,
generally known as the Flour Trust,
has collapsed, owing to inability to sell
its bonds. 1t was organized last year
with capital stock of S25,00O,000 1t
has only $1,000 in bank and owes over
s.. 100000.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-03-02

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