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The age-herald., 1900-12-28
CUBA AND SUCH THINGS.
le Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
 Gen. Fitzhugh Lees confidential declara- ton in St. Louis which he does not deny making, although he says he intended to say something different, was echoed by Senator Beveridge at the meeting of the New England Society in New York. h. deed, the substantial point, that it is not intended to give independence to Cuba, is virtually conceded in administr tration cir cles In these days national promises seem to be made in order to be broken. Of course, there is always an excuse. It is found to be inconyenient to keep them. Senator Beveridge asked his hearers to look at the map and observe that the Gulf of Mexico was but an American lake, the meaning of which remark, In relation to what he was saying, plainly was that the surrounding shores should become United States territory. If the heady counsels of the young Indiana Senator were taken, 1t would hardly surprise If before thas Congress ends Secretary Root should ask for 150,000 men in the army, and Secretary Long want a few more battieships for the nevy.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
GOVERNOR SANFORD.

From the Montgomery Advertiser
 The people of Alabama will receive with supreme satisfaction the gratifying intelli- gence that Governor Sanford has been re- stored to health and has entered upon the actual and active duties of the highest office they are able to bestow upon cdti- zen of the State. They awaited with deep solicitude information from his bedside when fle was so critically i'll and prayers for his recovery ascended from thousands of loving hearts and admiring friends He appears to be thoroughly able to meet the responsibilities of the situation, and 1t is safe to say that none of the interests of this great State will suffer while he is in the executive office. He was the undoubt- ed choice of a great majority of the Demo- crats of the State, and they will sustain him in his efforts to give all without dis tinction of party, the benefits arising from a wise and economical administration of public affairs,
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
House Is Large Enough.

The progressive work of making an un- wieldly and turbulent House of Represen- tatives has gone far enough, and halt at 357 members should be called. The de- mand for a larger house is a politician s cry, pure and simple. It has nothing else behind 1t, for everybody knows that the House is already too large. In a half dozen States, all tagging in growth and en- terprise, the politicians do not want the present representation disturbed, so they cry out in favor of larger House. No one else wants larger House.
 MT. Underwood and the rest of the Ala bama delegation will stand solidly in fa- vor of the Hopkins bill, which Is very fair and just measure. It would keep the House at it's present size and neither sec tion and neither party could complain of injustice. A faiIer or better apportion- ment bill has never been presented and it deserves the support of every fair-minded and thoughtful member.
 The Hopkins bill relatively benefits Alabama, because it gives this State a represented faction instead of an unrepre- scented one But this is immaterial. What Is material is the keeping of the House down to 35T members A combine of the State that would have under the Hopkins bill iessened representation has been formed, and this force of about sixty members will next week endeavor to upset plainly selfish and local it is not believed they can succeed. They certainly should not be permitted to twist a general bill to cover local s1oth
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
HOW LYNcHINe MAY BE STOPPED.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 A contemporary, discussing recent lynch ings, hopes for public sentiment that will put an end to mob violence as the public sentiment of an earlier period retired the duel. It concludes. however, with the sage opinion that gatltng guns in the vicinity of jails might aid greatly In stopping the practice of mobs removing sheriff's pris- oners, as we'll as in identifying the masked men who assume to punish crime or regu- late the morals of communities anony- mously.
 Both remedies are excellent The gatling gun is obviously a valuable adjunct to such public sentiment as now exists fa- yorabe to the orderly course of justice. But the education of the populace to ab- horrence of the mob is the only means of absolute prevention of such crimes. A stream might easily rise higher than it's source as to have laws faithfully enforced that are not respected by the majority. A certain amount of force may operate to lift the water of stream, and gatling guns may supply the potential energy to temporarily enforce a just law, even when not approved by all
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

is concerned. Will the Republicans keep their promises in favor of an Isthman canal. or will they continue to serve the Trans-Continental Railroad interests? VIII the Panama lobby have it's way? We confess to doubt as to the passage of a canal bill against such influences in the two months remaining of this Congress Senator Morgan will be disappointed, but he will fight on knowing that the Ameri- can people are on his side. The Repub- lican party, and not the two lobby inter ests at Washington, should be held respon- sible for the delay, if it occurs.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
PANAMA CANAL COMPANY
Has Hope of United States Choosing
 Panama Route.

Paris, December T-The new Panama Canal Company at its annual meeting to- day adopted the report during the course of which the directors, referring to the United States Commission report, says:
 ''We think that reasonable agreement wherein the United States and Colombian governments and our company should unite is reliable, and might finally determine the preference of the United States in favor of Panama. The president of the company is now pursuing negotiations at Washington to that end. Should it be found impossible to arrive within a reasonable period at an equitable understanding with the United States we shall have to seek and submit to you the means to actively carry on our work. It is neither possible or permissible to say any more on tine subject today
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
Work Before Congress.

When Congress returns to work on session will remain, and in that time the appropriation bills must be passed, as well as the army reorganization bill and the apportionment bill. The canteen feature and the changes that the Senate will be apt to make In the army reorganization bill will consume time in both houses, un- less indeed a conference committee prove a time saver.
 Not a single appropriation bill has been sent to the Senate, and indeed the Senate was not ready to act upon them, for its consideration of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty The treaty was acted upon and is out of the way, but the time remaining will be needed in considering appropriation bile, the army scheme, and the apportlon- ment bill
 Bills that are opposed and that are open to debate do not stand much chance. And the ship subsidy steal Is in this list The Democrats will serve their country by talk ing it to death. and they will be aided by a number of Republicans who fear suicide more than they do Mark Hanna.
 But what of the Nicaragua bill? It is in the Senate. having passed the House. The Hay-Pauncefote treaty is no longer, ex- cept so far as EngIand's acceptance of it
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
Chased With Freaks.

The man Grace Estelle Is soon to marry is unquestionably one of the ugliest men in town, relates a writer in the Washing ton Post. That, however, is not matter of any importance whatever, for he is good and kind and wealthy, and as he isn't a woman nobody holds his lack of personal pulchritude against him. Grace Estelle loves him just as dearly as if he were Antinous or Apollo, or matinee hero, but as she says herself there is no call for peo- pie to say such hateful things as Isabel said when she heard of the engagement, and she will never speak to Isabel again as long as she lives They met at Babbie's at luncheon, and Grace Estelle udied her back hair with her left hand till Isabel saw the new ring glittering on it and made inquiries. Grace Estelle blushed.
 'Yes," she said, q am going to be mar ried."
 ''Who to?" asked Isabel-nobody outside of Boston or book ever said ito whom"
 "To MT Ellmore," answered Grace Es- tel1e. proudly.
 MT. Ellmore!" echoed Isabel. MT. Ell more! Why, is it an election bet?
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
Little New In Cuban Report.

Washington, December H.-The Senate committee on relations with Cuba probably will meet immediately after the expiration of the holidays for the purpose of further considering the question of irregularities under the Cuban service, as directed by the resolution of last session. The Lawshe report made to the Secretary of War has not been received by the committee. It is presumed that if Secretary Root concludes to send this to Congress at all he will send 1t direct to the Senate under the terms of the Bacon resolution. Those who have become familiar with the report say that 1t contains very little information that has not been given to the public already.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
cARNEGlE,s GIFTS.

w. B. Curtis in Chicago Recard.
 During the last year MT. Carnegie has given away about 8, 900 for libraries and educational institutions, not including the Pittsburg institute During 1889 he gave away abopt s5.0OOOOO. He has already founded so many libraries In this country that he is now about to establish a training school for librarians at Winona, Ind, to make them more useful The total num- Der of libraries founded by Mr. Carnegie in this country is sixty-seven, seventeen in Scotland and several in England and Ire- land. He has twenty-four libraries in Penn sylvania alone.
 There are about 5000 libraries scattered over the United States, including one at Tampa, with books in the Spanish lan- guage endowed by Queen Christina of Spain.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
FOLLOW ME 'OME."

By Rudyard Kipling. There was no one like m. orse or foot Nor any of the guns I knew: An because 1t was so, why f course e
 went an died:
 Which is just what the best men do So it's knock out your pipes an follow
 mel An it's finish up your swipes an follow O. ark to the big drum callin'-
 Follow me-follow me 'ome! Is mare she neigh the ole day long She paws the ole night through, An she won't take Ter feed cause O wait.
 in for Is step. Which is just what beast would do. 'Is girl she goes with a bombardier Before 'er month is through; An the bans are up in church, for shei
 got the beggar 'ooked- Which is just what girl would do. We fought bout dog-last week it were No more than round or two; But I struck i'm cruel, ard, an l wish
 'adnt now
 Which is just what a man can't do. 'E was all lad in the way of friend, An I've 'ad to find one new; But I'd give my pay an stripe for to gel
 the beggar back, Which it's just too late to do. So it's knock out your pipes an follow me- An dts finish up your swipes an follow
 mel O. ark to the big drum callin'-
 Follow me-follow me 'ome! Take i'm away! IFS gone where the bes
 men go Take i'm away! An the gun-wheeis turn
 in slow. Take i'm awayi There's more from thS
 place e come 1T Take i'm away with the timber an the
 drum. For it's "rree rounds blank" an follow
 me; An it's Thirteen rank" an follow mel
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
Chairman Bacon.
peated.

The appointment of D. H. Bacon, presi- dent of the Minnesota Iron Company, great ore-mining corporation, to the chair manship of the board of directors of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Com pany is a step in the direction of a broad ening of the company's work. It Is a step that will go far towards making the chief company in this district a factor in the national metal output.
 This will not take the principal office of the company from Birmingham nor in any manner impair President Baxter's execu- tive duties It will perhaps increase them for 1t will undoubtedly lead to an increase in the output of the company, and 1t may lead to the establishment here of a loco motive plant, which has so long been de- sired.
 With a new Governor at the head of the State and a new chairman at the head of it's chief company, this town is ready to start the new year and the new century with renewed energy, spirit and ambition Birmingham has a great record to make in even the first year of the new century and Chairman Bacon's appointment is but an added guarantee that it will make It.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
Report Causes Annoyance.

Washington, December N-It is stated in official diplomatic quarters that recent publications in regard to Secretary Hays presumed attitude with respect to the ex- listing conflict between Chile, Peru and Bo- livia are inexact and convey an erroneous impression which has proved quite annoy ing to the representatives of the countries concerned.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
COLON BAN WAR.
Report Says Everything Looks Favor
 able for Government.

Washington, December 27.-United States Charge Beaupre at Bogota has cabled the State Department that he has been in formed by the Colombian government that the invading troops were overtaken by the government forces at Rosario; also that their leader, General Uribide, was defeated at Corazel in the province of Bolivar The war is said to be progressing favorably for the Colombian government.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
Freiqht Steamer Purchased.

Washington. December 27. = The Secre- tary of War today purchased the large freight steamer Samoa at Hong Kong for use in the transportation to San Francisco of the volunteer army in the Philippines. The Samoa will have to be altered for the purpose, and the work will be done at Hong Kong. The officials refuse to state the price paid for the vessel or the names of the owners.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
BISHOP FAREWELL
Will Dedicate the AvondaIe Episcopal
 Church on Sunday.

On next Sunday morning at Ii o'clock Right Rev. R. w. Barnwell, Episcopal Bishop of Alabama, will visit Christ Church at Avondale and will dedicate that handsome little house of worship to the service of the Almighty.-Bishop Barnweu will be assisted in the ceremony by Dr. o. P. Fitzsimons, rector of St. Marys, and J. A. VanHoose. The public Is cordially invited to attend the exercises.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
War Revenue Bill.

Washington, December H.-Senator Ali son, who is the second member of the Seae at committee on finance in point of seniori- ty, said today that the House bill amend ing the war revenue law would be taken up by that committee immediately after the reconvening of Congress. He also stated that no hearings would be granted by the committee.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
John Howard Jones Dead.

Chicago, December H.-John Howard Jones. who from 1868 to 1875 was agent for
 the Northwestern Associated Press in Chi cago, and for the greater part of that time agent for the Western and California Asso- ciated Press, died at his home in this city, aged 64 years. His reports of the great Chi cago fire of 1871 gained him considerable fame. l.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
THE REASON WHY.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
 Because so few votes are cast in the Southern States, it is assumed that great body of the people is cut off from the elec- toral franchise: but that is not the true reason, which is that, for the lack of a re- spetable opposition, little or no interest is taken in politics, and public affairs arc virtually handed over to the politicians and their followers.
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for which suit Is now pending. It is pretty nearly time for these unpleasant people to go into retirement The country has had a surfeit of their doings.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
CERTAINLY.

From the Chicago News.
 Nicholas of Russia now refuses to sec Uncle Paul Kruger. Wouldn't that czar you?
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
strangIer Was Too Realistic.

Early in his career-indeed, when he was as yet mere boy-Richard Mansfield was one of company travelling in England. relates1 the Chicago Chronicle. Though very young at that time the future Cyra- no was intrusted with a prominent part. In the last scene of the play he was stran- gled by a fellow-player who nightly put a great deal of muscle and realism into that part of the performance. Sometimes he aI- most fneapacitated the young tragedian by the vigor of his acting. It came to such pass that drastic measures had to be taken. One evening in the greenroom Mansfield sidled up to the muscular player who was to strangle him. The latter noted strange addition to Mansfield's costume. Instead of the collarette of lace 1t was his wont to wear bound about his neck was a leather band thickly studded with prongs.
 And what is that for?" he asked.
 "on, that?" replied Mansfield with the rising infection and smile in his vnlce, that is merely a trife, a mere trihe to defer the collection of my life insurance Most ineonveniently the healthy condition of my neck and my throat is necessary for the pursuance of my profession and the earnings of my daily bread"
 The other actor saw the point and apolo- gized. Mansfield took off the collar and never after suffered at his companion players hands in the big scene
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

La Loie Fuller's new dancing gown con- tains 1902 yards of material. When she dances she tilts the dry goods market.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

Luke Wright of Memphis is a member of a great deal of testimony to convince any Memphian that he would countenance a wrongful act.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
DOUBTFUL ASSETS.

From the Minneapolis Tribune.
 If the ruined prestige and exploded pre- tensions of the Castellane family were put Into a rummage sale, the proceeds might
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

Eddie Cudahy's ransom weighed 95 pounds, almost exactly his own weight. He was worth his weight in gold to his father, at least.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
General Knew How to Salute.

A second lieutenant, recently graduated from Sandhurst, who had just joined his regiment in South Africa, was standing in the market place, when grizzled and un- shaven soldier, wearing khaki brooches a shirt and a campaign hat, stepped up and stood near him, says a correspondent of the Cardiff Western Mail. The young sol- dier turned on him sharply.
 Here, young man, did any one ever teach you how to saaute?
 "Yes sir" drawled the trooper, as he glanced at the youngster.
 Well, knock your heels together" said the young officer and the trooper came to attention with the precision of an old sol- dier.
 "Now, salute,' he said, and the troopers geuntlet came to the rim of his hat and stayed there until the young lieutenant an- swered 1t, at the same time oautioning him not to let it happen again, and demanding his name and regiment Without relaxing his position from attention the old trooper respectfully saluted and remarked drly:
 My name Is Macdonald, and I'm in com- mand of the cavalry division"
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

MT. Cleveland's epigrams are altogether too elephantine for popular use. He should study the writings of Samuel J. Tilden.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

If the women would accept the English sparrow for hat ornamentation they would confer favor on a suffering public.
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Castellane should study Manchester's methods Our "dook" known how to work his wifes folks for all they are worth.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

The new century will, we are assured, be a curfew century. The kidnappers are promoting the movement.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

Everybody all at once seems to know all jump it then, and try it's successor.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

The joint note really makes China the vassal of the combined powers. She lived too long in a fools paradise.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

The canal treaty. revised edition, is ploughing through the brine to encounter perhaps cuffs on the other side.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
REFLECTIONS, OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press. T
 A woman Glas a special vocabulary which she only uses when she talks to canary bird or a baby.
 A woman may love her husband, but he very seldom gets the4tender, yearning care that she gives to her sick palm.
 The reason why so many men give up drinking after they get married is because they find 1t won't drown their misery. Up to the time when girl thinks the most fascinating thing in the world is man she thinks the most fascinating thing is a widow.
 A woman will talk about hanging up her stocking for three months ahead and then expect her husband to shed tears of joy when she tells him she is going to get the bathroom papered for his Christmas present
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'Irrevocable" is a diplomatic word that means ultimatum. John Chinaman has got it in the neck.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

The French and the Germans stood to gether as looters in China
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Don't wish anyone a Happy New Year, for that is but fraction of a Prosperous New Century.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

Pa Zimmerman played Santa Claus t Manchester's Bad Boy.
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The amended treaty was not intended as a Christmas present for John Bull.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

The Commoner promises to be an un- common success If the Lincoln post office holds out.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

The canal treaty Is on the broad blue sea, going abroad to secure additional recognition.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

A snow does not make a Christmas any more than robin makes spring season.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

Carbolic acid has come to mean more suicides rather than more sanitation.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

Professional football is to come in with the new century.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

The express companies are the modern Santas.
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sired.
 With new Governor at the head of the State and new chairman at the head of it's chief company, this town is ready to start the new year and the new century with renewed energy, spirit and ambition. Birmingham has a great record to make in even the first year of the new century, and Chairman Bacon's appointment is but an added guarantee that it will make It.
 Luke Wright of Memphis is member of the Philippine commission, and it will take a great deal of testimony to convince any Memphian that he would countenance wrongful act.
 Eddie Cudahy's ransom weighed 95 pounds, almost exactly his own weight. He was worth his weight in gold to his father, at least.
 MT. Cleveland's epgrams are altogether. too elephantine for popular use. He should study the writings of Samuel J. Tilden.
 La Lofe Fuller's new dancing gown con- tains 1902 yards of material. When she dances she tilts the dry goods market.
 Castellane should study Manchester's methods Our "dook" known how to work his wifes folks for all they are worth.
 If the women would accept the English sparrow for hat ornamentation they would confer a favor on suffering public.
 Everybody all at once seems to know all about the next century. It may be best to jump it then, and try it's successor.
 The canal treaty. revised edition, is ploughing through the brine to encounter perhaps cuffs on the other side.
 The joint note really makes China the vassal of the combined powers. She lived too long in fools paradise.
 The new century will we are assured be a curfew century. The kidnappers are promoting the movement.
 
 'Irrevocable" is a diplomatic word that means ultimatum. John Chinaman has got it in the neck
 Don't wish anyone Happy New Year, for that is but fraction of Prosperous New Century.
 The Commoner promises to be an un- common success If the Lincoln post office holds out.
 The canal treaty is on the broad blue sea, going abroad to secure additional recognition.
 A snow does not make Christmas any more than a robin makes a spring season. Carbolic acid has come to mean more suicides rather than more sanitation. The amended treaty was not intended as Christmas present for John Bull The French and the Germans stood to- gether as looters in China Pa Zimmerman played Santa Claus to Manchester's Bad Boy. Professional football is to come in with the new century.
 The express companies are the modern Santas.
 DOUBTFUL ASSETS. From the Minneapolis Tribune. If the ruined prestige and exploded pre- tensions of the Castellane family were put info q r,ImmaRe sala inc nroceeda might