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The age-herald., 1900-08-30
Occupation of Annoy.

Annoy possesses the finest harbor in Southern China. It is on Formosa Strait, being opposite Formosa at the islands cen tral longitudinal point. Formosa belongs to Japan, and Annoy being separated from it by narrow strait the wide-awake Jap become the chief port of their sphere of influence on the mainland. And so they have sent ships there, and have landed troops, and are today masters of the port
 As Annoy is far away from the scene of the Boxer troubles there is no occasion for a special display of force at that point. It is 800 miles south of Shanghai, and Shang- hai is about that distance from Pelxin. The seizure of Newchang by the Russians, the dispatch of English troops to Shanghai, and the landing of Japanese troops at Annoy, each and all point to partition-to spheres of influence. With the French in the Tonquin country, the English at Hong Kong, the Japanese at Annoy, the English again at Shanghai. the Germans at Keau- chow, the English again at Wei Hei Hei, and the Russians at Newchang and Port Arthur poor old China is pretty well dom mated on her sea side.
 The Japanese have made an excellent se- lection, for Annoy is not only near her island Formosa, but back of Annoy are mountains that are we'll filled with coal veins and iron ore veins, and veins con
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POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
 A young man may die but an old man must.
 Continued cheerfulness is a manifest sign of wisdom. Maids of honor are those who do not ia- dulge in fiirtations.
 From the mothers point of view an ugly baby is an impossibility. r
 The woman question for centuries has been, What did she have on?'
 A perfectly collected man is one who has been gathered to his fathers
 It is no credit to a man to keep his word because no one will take it.
 When ghosts walk they probably enter houses with the aid of skeleton keys.
 It may not hurt joke to crack it, put some of the crackers ought to be hurt.
 Love is but a transport says a poet. Yes. and so is a canal boat for that mat ter.
 The individual who attends strictly 's his own business plays an important role in the comedy of life. sH
 Wise is the man who does of .hs own free will that which he would otherwise shortly be compelled to do.
 The difference between an attorney and a lawyer is pretty much the same as the difference between an alligator and a crocodile.
 It is related of Midas that whatever he touched turned to gold; nowadays if you but touch some men with gold they will turn to anything.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
POWER OF THE CARTOON,

From the St. Louis Republic.
 The warning sent anonymously to Car toonist Davenport, advising him, with ac- compartment of the orthodox skull and crossbones. to depart, and not to make ridiculous pictures" of the Goebel trial is a vindication of the power of the car toonist.
 It seems incomprehensble that half a century ago the cartoon should not have been a constant part of the machinery of journalism; as incomprehensible as that the interview was not in use. Historians find no difficulty in tracing the cartoon in America through Kepler to his remarkable elaboration in Thomas Mast, under guid- ance of George William Curtis. It is now as much a fixture of modern Journalism as the linotype machines and the half-tone process of reproducing pictures.
 The cartoon with some success claims to be the most powerful weapon in the arse nal of the press. It can make against cor ruption as few other weapons can. Poli- ticians who have gained dearly earned rep utations for imperyiability to newspaper criticism have winced under the lash of the cartoon The law which Legislature in New York State attempted to pass pro hibiting the publication of likenesses in newspapers without consent of the sub- jects was index of this. Mark Hanna ob- jected on the floor of the Senate to the work of the cartoonist. The Kentuckians have given support to the claim of the car toonists. The eye is quicker than the mind its memory more rtentive. Perhaps the greatest editor of the twentieth century will be the greatest cartoonist
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

the body Is taken with showing that there is fever and that the public is cautious. The ordinary levers are seldom ever serious, but they make a man feel inclined to jump in the river. An old physician who has treat ed thousands of cases of intermittent fever says that as a rule he never sees patient twice
 Very seldom in the course of the years is Birmingham noticeably afflicted with se- rious general sickness; and in this "sickly year" the public health of the city is in general terms satisfactory.
 MT. N B. Spears, the Republican, Populist nominee for Congress against Democratic Congressman John L. Burnett in the Sev- enth District, is a member of the State Leg iSlature, and is respectable man, his per- sonal character being excellent. He quit the Republican party for the Populists several years ago. and is now accounted a Popu- list. From an intellectual viewpoint, he is man of very 6rdinary capacity and appar- ently does not possess what are called pop uar qualities; being a quiet, almost taci- turn, man of not very prepossessing appear ance. Still he may be a spellbinder as com bination political spellbinders go; but whether he be dull or magnetic does not make any particular difference to those who will be his followers in the Seventh District; though in following Howard he follows a man of stormy eloquence. Mir. Spears will poll large vote in the Seventh, and the Democrats of that district will have to go to work and work steadily for Congress- man Burnett.
 
 again delightfully."- cool last night. As on the day previous, dense black clouds came up out of the West about o'clock in the afternoon. After nightfall slight rain fell at intervals, and a stiff northerly breeze prevailed. About o'clock there was a splendid display of electricity from the easterly heavens.
 "The heat has been simply terrible in New York and that vicinity for several weeks" said Felix Drennen, who with Mrs. Drennen, has returned from a sum mer stay by the North Atlantic. we spent some time at Asbury Park, right on the Atlantic and the weather was too hot even late at night for sleep. At and 1 o'clock in the morning it would be fright fully oppressive. We are glad to get back to a cooler climate. '
 
 Birmingham people. Birmingham peo- pie, Birmingham people, everywherel ! Never saw anything like it away from home," declared J. Lowinsohn, who has returned to the city after months vaca- ton on the North Atlantic coast. Seemed like l saw all the home folks I knew" he said.
 Algernon ". Nelson has returned home from the North Carolina mountains. Mrs Nelson and their children will remain there for some weeks. t
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
THE NEXT HOUSE.

Washington Correspondent of the Chicago
 Tribune.
 q honestly believe the Democrats are in much better shape now than in 1896 and in as good condition for victory as they were in 1S92,'' said Representative Griges, a Georgia Democrat. q have just seen Representative Clayton of Alabama He is making speeches in West Virginia He says the Democrats are sure to carry that State this year. I do not believe anybody doubts that we will elect the next House. Everything points that way"
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
CHINESE pR0vERBIAL SAYINGS.

From the London Mail.
 A wise man adapts himself to circum- stances as water shapes itself into the yes sel that contains it. aA The error of one moment becomes the sor- row of lifetime.
 The gem cannot be polished without fric- tion, nor man perfected without trials. A wise man forgets old grudges.
 Riches come better after poverty than poverty after riches
 A bird can roost but on one branch Who swallows quick can chew but little (applied to learning)
 For enough is as good as a feast" the Chinese say: "A horse can drink no more than its fill from the river.'
 If the root be left the grass will grow again (the reason given for extermnating traitors family.
 The gods cannot heIpsa man who loses opportunity.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
STUMP WEST VIRGINIA
MT. Bryan Will Spend Three Days in that
 State Next Week

Lincoln, Neb, Aug 29.-That West yir- ginia is to receive the early attention of MT. Bryan was definitely determined today, and he will put in three days of next week in that State. He will leave Chicago soon after concluding his Labor Day speech to be delivered in that city Monday for West Virginia, to which he will devote Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday The places will be left entirely to National Committeeman McGraw. No decision has been received as to how many speeches will be made each day.
 MT. Bryan's line of travel and the places at which he will speak Saturday next en route to Chicago are as yet undetermined but he expects to put in the greater part of that day talking to the people of Illinois south of Chicago.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
Seeking Other Transports

New York, August 29-Colonel Kimball, assistant quartermaster-genera said today that if suitable contracts could be made with the Ward Line, the Spanish Line and other lines of ships trading between New York. Cuba, and Porto Rico for transport ing troops and supplies, the army trans ports now so engaged in this work would probably be transferred from the Atlantic to the Pacific and used in transporting troops, ammunition and other supplies to the Philippines and China
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
Tweed Denies Report

New York, August 29.-Chares H. Tweed, second vice president of the Southern Pa cfc Railroad, said today that there is no truth in the published statements that the directors of the company are to meet next week to elect successor to Collis P. Huntington. He said it would probably be several months before any action would be taken to fill the vacancy made by the death of Mir. Huntington.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
Could yo e and Drink Sec oh


 One day before the late Lord Chief Jus- tice Russell took sick, relates London correspondent, he was sitting in court when another barrister, leaning across the benches during the hearing of trial for bigamy. whispered: Russell, what's the extreme penalty for bigamy?"
 1.-Two mothers-in-law, instantly replied Russell,
 On one occasion Lord Russell went to help the Liberals in a certain campaign, He began his speech with some very badly pronounced Scotch. After the confusion caused by his biunder had subsided Sir Charles Russell Gas he was them said:
 "Gentlemen, I do not speak Scotch, but vote Scotch.'
 Tremendous applause followed, where- upon Sir Charles proceeded: "and I some- times drink Scotch" With this his hold on the audience was secured.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
FAIRBANKS CAMPAIGN
Is Feathering His Nest for the White
 House in 1904

Kansas City, Mr., August 29.-A Star special from Topeka, Kas., says:
 It is the talk of Republican circles here that Senator Charles w. Fairbanks of Indiana Is candidate for President to succeed Mckinley four years from now and that his Western trip next month is for no other purpose than to push his boom into view. While he speaks under the auspices of the National Committee his itinerary is wholly his own.
 He wants to begin. in Kansas and end in Nebraska speaking in nearly all the Western and Northwestern States
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
PECULIAR SUIT
Spark From Engine Fired Cotton and
 Owners Want Damages 4

Little Rock, Ark, August 2s-In the Federal court today the Lesser Cotton Company and thirteen fire insurance com panies filed suit against the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway for an az gregate of $l9'OOo and interest, being the amount of insurance paid on cotton burned at Newport on April 1, 1900. It is alleged that the cotton ignited from an engine spark, and the plaintiffs seek to hold the railroad. liable. Another suit pending at Newport for SIPS, 900.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
Back Tax Iniuuity.

The Age-Herald has not so much demand ed the repeal of the Back Tax law as it has called for a board of equalizers, such as Tennessee and North Carolina, and nearly all the other States have, in order that selfish and complaisant assessors in S4 counties may not unload at pleasure taxes upon S2 counties in the State. The present plan may commend itself to one newspa- per and 34 counties, but to 32 counties it has the appearance of a gold brick
 The present State administration need not be considered in discussing the subject of fair taxation. Just and even-spread taxation is the great need of the State Practically speaking 3l counties have been in the last three years reducing their taxes, and the Back Tax law has been utilized to place their deficiencies on the County of Jeffer- son and a few other counties of the State The Age Herald will soon have the fig ures of three years, and then the wayfarer will be able to see how unjust the Back Tax law is. Its injustice as be- tween counties is progressively felt Possibly 1t could be tinkered into justice and fair ness if board of equalization were estab- lished, but without such board its ac- tion is unjust, unequal and tyrannous.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
Barkeepers in Lession

Chicago, August 29.-At todays session of the convention of the National Book keepers Association, President Root de- liyered his annual address. Papers were read by Mrs. H. c. Acl1lin of Minnesota. Herman F. Moore end R. A Burnett
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
General sherman,s sister Dead

Lancaster O., August 29.--Mrs. Mary E. Reese, sister of General William T. Sher- man and ex-Senator John Sherman, died today from the effects of a fall down stairs, which happened a week ago. U.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
Women Resume Play

Chicago, August 29.-Play in the sixth annual lawn tennis tournament for the Woman's Wetsern championships in sin gles and doubles was begun on the Ken wood courts today. Among those who par ticipated were Miss McAteer of Pittsburg, champion of the United States.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
Will Stump for Bryan

New York, August 29.-Tom L. Johnson of Ohio who arrived on the Oceanic said today that he received request from MT. Bryan to come over and take the stump for him and that he expected to do so soon in Ohio.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

The population of Detroit has not been announced. It had 205,S76 population In 1890, and if it has kept step in percentage gains with other western and lake cities 1t may squeeze into the 250,0O0 class, be- coming probably No l5, although it held the fourteenth place in 1890
 The changes are not very startling Bos- ton and St. Louis remain close rivals. Cleveland and Buffalo have readily passed San Francisco and Cincinnati, and Pitts burg has passed New Orleans and will pass Cincinnati. Milwaukee has outgrown Wash ington and Detroit.
 In this list of leading cities the towns of slowest growth were:
 Cincinnati ...... eco. ....... 9.0 per cent Baltimore ...... ...... ........ +. IS per cent San Francisco ...... .......... II. .64 per cent New Orleans ........ ......... 1862 per cent
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
Rank of American Cities.

The latest bulletins of the census office deterrnine the ranks of American cities down, at least, to the 25O.OoO mark. table showing the changes in rank is appended.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

Mark Hanna threatens to discipline both the Delaware and the Tennessee Repub- licans, but neither seems. to be much alarmed thereat.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

John w. Gates has decided to buy a Sen- atorial toga, and he is looking now for shop. He proposes to emulate the noble Ad- dicks in some other State.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

Threats against the lives of Presidential and campaign managers should begin to study the methods of the dramatic profes- sion in dull times.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

The Alabama is the fastest everyday first class battleship in the world. What she did on the Cape Ann course, she can do any
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

What the powers want are spheres of in- fiuence unvexed by Boxers. They propose to do the boxing themselves.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

The trusts are receiving from Brother Hanna notices of assessment. The rate is said to be well up towards the high-water mark of 1896.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

The art of fighting and sacking cities without going to war was reserved for the last days of the century.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

The paramount question In Alabama re- lates to the opening of the Warrior river.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

Warrior waldersee will arrive in China after all war Is ended, unless indeed the land-grabbers fall out.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
Thought Help Was Necessary

Several years ago the late Payson Tucker, the railroad man, was on the mountain division of the Maine Central Railroad, and looked over the grounds of one of the stations, says the New York Tribune Nothing more than the usual conversation passed, and he returned to his car and went back to Portland. Nearly a year passed before he had occasion to call at the station again. and then he stepped off the car and asked pleasantly:
 Do you have all the help you want here?"
 "Yes, sir; all that we need.'
 "Quite sure you have enough?"
 ''Yes, sir; there is not much to be done at so small a station'
 ''Well, I feared you were rushed and could not find time to remove that pile of old bricks I saw the last time I was here"
 With that the general manager of the road stopped over the pile of bricks, and, without removing his kid gloves, contin- ued the work until the last one was neat ly pile up
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

Omaha is bracing up for 1910. It Is now on rock bottom. and is not bit troubled.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

The original shirt-waist man should file his claim before he becomes too numerous to be counted.
 The Hops of the noppers are mentioned in the esteemed organs of the 1op-aided party only.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

A reunion of the victims of Prof. Ftz- simmons left hook is now under consdera-
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The shrewd little Japs hold the center of the coast line, Annoy.
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Flies do not annoy automobiles, and they
 have been known to stand unhitched.
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Miss Lillian Jewett is still delayed by events in New York
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

Prof Fitzsimmons' training school for amateur bruisers will soon be society's fad
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

The Presidential campaign is so languid
 that campaign lies go unheeded
The age-herald., 1900-08-30
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
Discovered ItsLack of Point

discovered Its Lack Of Point
 Collis P. Huntington ass an accessible man in his office during the business hours, but, like MT. Sage, he was intol- erant of visitors who wasted his time, says the New York Sun. His opinion was fre- quently sought by the newspapers, and whenever he thought that it was proper to express it he would talk for publication rapidly and to the point. When he had fin- ished his statement the most adroit cross examination by the interviewer could add nothing to it. When the big bull movement in stocks was at it's height httle more than year ago a man vino seldom spec ulated in stocks told a broker that he knew Mr. Huntington we'll, and that he thought that Mir Huntington would give him in- side information about one of the com panies in which he was interested
 If you can get this information" said dollars to you. But I know MT. Hunting tons reputation so we'll that I do not be- lieve he will say anything to affect the market price of his stocks"
 The man was confident, however, and when MT Huntington received him In friendly manner he began to figure his profits.
 T have come to ask you about such and such stock" he said, "and 1 will be very much obliged to you for pointer on it. If MT. Huntington was amused at this request, he did not show it.
 You may have my opinion of it." said MT. Huntington. but you must consider it confidential"
 Certainly" said the occasional specula- tor.
 Well, then 1 may tell you that would not buy it at 25 nor would I sell it at 60. Good afternoon"
 It was not until this man had reached his brokers office, repeating what Mr. Huntington had said all the way that he might not forget them, that he discovered the lack of point in MT. Huntington's con- fidental pointer.
 Could Take Care of Its Own Dignity
 Little is known at the North of the prev alence of the pistol-carrying habit in some parts of the Southern States, relates the Chicago Chronicle. For long time it was the custom of lawyers to go armed to court, and as result there were frequent bloody affrays in these temples of justice. At last it was found necessary in one part of Texas to prohibit the carrying of weapons by both lawyers and witnesses.
 Judge Don b. Pardee of Waco always ex- acted respect for the Court. He some times, however, indulged in grim humor to enforce it Some years ago two able at- torneys lost their tempers and burst out in row. One of them, quick to take advant- age in the war of words of rascal and 'scoundreP' hurled back and forth said, May the Court please take notice that my opponent has insulted the dignity of this Court. I ask that he be reprimanded and fired for his insults to this court. May it please yo' honah, insist upon It, sah."
 Judge Pardee, with grim irony, replied: "Go on, gentlemen, until you have finished and said that you wished to say." And with flush and twinkle of the eye he added: 'The Court will take care of it's dig nity after you are through"
 At once they were as two lambs
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

The Hopper who Hops expects to live tC flop another way.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

From the Chicago News.
 A young man may die but an old mar must.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

Both parties have star readers, as we'll as egg-laying hens.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

The difference between an attorney and | a lawyer is pretty much the same as the
 difference between an alligator and a l crocodile.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

It is related of Midas that whatever he touched turned to gold; nowadays if you but touch some men with gold they will turn to anything.
The age-herald., 1900-08-30

Wise is the man who does of !.is own free will that which he would otherwise shortly be compelled to do.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1900-08-17
The Soldier md His Heart

Very few soldiers who have seen
much service escape what is called
battle heart.
The ordinary state of the heart In
healthy people is one Of irritability
but In the soldier OF five or six years
service the irritability is so great that
II constantly affects his temper.
The soldier wears such tight clothing
that his heart has not room TO beat
freely, and the perpetual struggle to
do It's work under difficulties Injuries
It. The soldiers trousers are tight at
the waist. His coat is buttoned as
tightly as possible and very often he
squeezes himself with a belt.
Then when on the march his chest
is compressed by the weight Of his
knapsack. canteen, great coat and
heavy cartridge belt.
If you watch a company OF soldiers
when they are doing a long march,
you will observe that most Of them
have flushed faces, red ears, red noses,
swollen necks-showing that the heart
is greatly overtaxed. Some, on the
other hand, are pale, which proves that
their hearts are not equal 10 the work
thrown on them.
When, after a very long march, the
men have to deploy into fighting order,
and perhaps rush hill, a very large
number break down altogether. Their
overstrained hearts never become
really strong and healthy again.
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