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The age-herald., 1900-01-19
Business is Quiet But Strong.

Money is becoming easier in New York, and gold exports are growing beautifully less; but speculation is nearly dead, al- through genuine business Is quietly holding its own. The departure of speculation and trust-forming and gambling in general has led to smaller volumes of bank clear ings in New York, but the clearings of the rest of tire country continue to be larger than they were year ago.
 Trust-build1ng and boom gambling are ended for the present, and no one antici- pates a dick return of such methods. No honest man wants a return of them at any time The South African war, through it's effects upon London, has fortunately relieved us of these parasites before they had had time to disorganze all business and all opportunities. Ease in money and British victories in SouirI Africa would no doubt lead to short periods of speculat ye activity. but the wild courses of last sum- mer and fail will not be renewed Our ex- ports of wheat cotton and meats are fall ing off; Paris will attract many American visitors, and another whelming trade balance is scarcely expected this year. Nothing, in other words, calls for a re- newal of the wild speculation that the Wall street panic ras put an end to.
 The tendency in the stock market is still rather downwards than otherwise but the demand for iron is as strong as 1t ever has been, and cotton manufacturers are rot anticipating a lessened demand. Max CTS of woolen goods are standing firmly by the present high level of prices, and rail- way earnings are very large. In other words, the real actual business of the country $ in prosperous, even promising, condition, while speculative business of all sorts has received black eye. and every body but the specu.ators are sorry it cid not get two black eyes.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
REPUBLICAN DISPUTE SETTLED
It is Now Thought That the Alabama
 Crowd is Satisfied

Washington. January 1S.-(Special) )-Rep- resentatives of the Vaughan faction of Ala bama republicans are still here, though the matter seems practically decided as in dicated in previous dispatches. What the administration friends and republicans generally want is harmony in that state, and to have the national convention freed from contesting delegations and rows from Alabama and other southern states.
 Represent atlve Brewer recently intro duced bill providing that all public lands in Alabama be ceded to the state and pro- ceeds from sale of which to be apportioned per capita for school purposes without re- gard to color. MT. Brewer says the lands aggregate 42S,O0O acres.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
GRIM WAR PLEASANTLY
From the Chicago Tribune.

1T ioiu lHe OuiicdSO IrlDune.
 Europe has not ceased to sympath.ze with the Boers against Great Britain, but since England's protest against the French cartoons of the queen there has been a tendency to express the general feeling in grim but less libelous jokes. Thus MT. Chamberlain is represented as sending his servant to the flower dealer for orchid. 'Tel him l have no more," says the deal- CT. II have used them all up in making funeral wreaths." The German caricatur- ists are said to be more bitter than the French, while in Holland a local artist has made a copy of a famous and horri- ble picture of Napoleon in the Inferno which he is using fin novel way. Napo- leon is represented with folded arms and unmoved visage, while around him are the women whose sons and husbands he slaughtered. They assail him like furies. brandish amputated limbs and pour forth fnprecations. A Brussels painter, in mak- ing copy of this, has covered over the image of Napoleon with that Of Chamber lain, and has begun exhibiting .t at Rot terdam, where the show is ssid to have brought him rich harvest of cot,s. French cartoonist represented the Rritiss, Christmas tree as hung with mourning stationery and ambulance appliances. I,on don Truth itself admits that it was ia Chamoerlain Christmas, with the nation plunged in plum pudding and grief" II adds that such happiness as is left is clothed in khaki Most English readers will be as little inclined to smile at t.he London papers wit as at that from across the channe.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
A Daring Ruse to Detect Spies

Adventures by the score happened to Kitchener in the exciting role of detective of spies. On one occasion two suspected Arabs were brought into the British camp and confined in the guard tent. Shortly af- terward they were joined by third. The trio held an animated conversation for some minutes, and then, much to the aston ishment of the sentry, the latest arrival stepped forward and said in indisputabie English:
 "All right, sentry; I'm going to %le gen. eral."
 The third prisoner was Kitchener, who by this daring ruse, coupled with perfect knowledge of native languages. confirmed the suspicion that the. fellows were dang erous spies. They were promptly shot,
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
Went About in Disguise

For two years Kitchener lived under such conditions, never knowing when he might be brought face to face with a violent death; but all the while communicating to the heads of the Egyptian intelligence department information of the utmost im- portance regarding the Mahdi and his movements So strictly was his identity preserved that the British troops did not know him, and Tommy on one occa- sioa flung brickbat at the brave young officer, whom he mistook for a 'booming negro" The blow inflicted a rather nasty scalp wound, and had the additional result of creating a proverb:
 "Throw stone at.a negro and you'll hit the Sirdar."
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
Not a ..Pet" With the Soldier.

Cool, daring, resourceful and possessed of a wonderful power of self-restraint, Lord Kitchener is the very man for the position he will fill in South Africa, says the Lon don Daily Mail He is not the soldiers idol that Lord Roberts, his great chief, is be- cause Kitchener never spares his men nor, for that matter, does he spare himself. Once a project is afoot, once a goal is to be reached Kitchener means to get there.
 It is hardly to be wondered at that man of this hard, cold, calculating disposition is not loved; and Tommy will never make a pet of Lord Kitchener. But he admires him and places implicit faith in his judg- ment and would follow him wherever he chose to go. And what more would com- msnder have? An authority who was with Kitchener in the Soudan wrote of him: Tt appears to be the Sirdars policy to advance deliberately step by step; to make his po- stion secure after each step before ventur ing on another; to run no unnecessary risks, but at the right moment to strike hard with unexpected suddenness and to follow up the blow with energy"
 Lord Kitchener is obviously the right man in the right place in South Africa.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
Mork cli ,he ..ihs

Athens, January 1S.-(Special.) )-Major Geddes, of Nashville, was here by appoint ment this week comforting with the pro- jectors of the new f1om-ing mill with a view of running swith into the mill yard from the main line. He took plat of the grounds and will let them know later.
 He agreed to give them every convenience that 1t was in the power of the road to give The mill will be erected along side the fain Line of the road and a short spur will be of great value to the mill.
 The machinery for the mill has been pur- chased and will be in operation by the first of the summer possibly by the first of May.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 An old maid is a woman who thinks every old bachelor she meets thinks sba thinks he wants to marry her.
 As soon as woman gets baby to carry around she quits being so careful to hold up her skirt so the men will notice
 Whats the use in any man getting mar ried when you can buy a canary bird and a good guinea pig for three dollars and seventy-five cents.
 The thought which a girl, when she is 19, puts on the conversion of the heather after she gets married is generally used in saving up empty pasteboard boxes.
 The average woman would gladly make over all her old dresses and get along without a hired girl all her life if the other woman would only always say that her husband fairly worshiped her."
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
MOTION IS RECOGNIZED
State of Missouri Files Bill of Com.
 plaint Against Illinois

Washington, January 1S-The supreme court of the United States today took for mal cogniza tion of the motion of the state of Missouri for leave to file bill of com plaint against the state of Illinois, asking for an injunction against the Chicago drainage canal, to the extent of stating to Attorney General Crow, of the former state, that some announcement would be made Monday next. It is not known whether the court will announce it's decis- ion upon the motion asking leave to file, or announces its desire to hear argument upon it in connection with the heanng upon the merits of the case.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
Was Prepared to Kill Hilnself

Every soldier hopes for "chance,' and many hope in vain. Kitchener's chance came in 1882. when the rising tide of Mahdism threatened to sweep from end to end of the Soudan. But it was expected that the false prophets successes were be- ing exaggerated, and young Kitchener was deputed to make investigations and report He dressed himself as an Arab trader and entered Omdurman. taking his life in his hand. He went among the wild Kababish and treacherous pashas, who, had they ,once penetrated his disguise, would have shown him little mercy.
 One day he witnessed the execution of a supposed spy in the town. The poor wretch was subjected to such torture that Kitchener procured tiny phial of cyanide of potassium, which he concealed about his person. As he subsequently, remarked to a brother officer:
 Death at their hands I did not fear: in fact, I expected it. But such death!"
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
MISS FAkRlsL, PRIVATE SECRETARY

Frcm an Ansonia (Conn) Dispatch.
 Miss Elise Farrel, whose father is worth from $2o,Oo0,OOO to $25Ooo,OOo drew her first pay working girl on Thursday. She grew tired of a life of ease, and determined to earn a living. Her father is the Hon. Franklin Farrel, head of the Farrel Foun- dry and Machine company, and an owner of several copper mines in the west. She Is a graduate of Ogontz. She is also an ex- cellent whip, and is often seen driving her big bay horse ito Night, rubber tired run about in the city streets and on country roads.
 Recently the place of private secretary to MT. Farrel became vacant, and she applied for it. She was told that 1t needed a stem ographer and typewriter, so sne attended a business college in New Haven, mastered shorthand quickly, and got the job. She attends to her business closely, being at her desk alt o'clock every morning, open ing the mail and asserting it, receiving the answers to the letters by dictation, copy ing them on her typewriter and sending them out. She declines all invitations of social nature which interfere with her wcrk, and Is an excellent secretary.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
ADDiCI< s AGAIN
From the Boston HoraId.

From the Boston Hccald.
 Judging from intelligence That comes from Delaware MT ]. Edward Addieks is preparing for another effort to be elected to the United States senate next winter There will be two senators to be chosen by the legislature elected this year, and he is to attempt to be made one of them by an arrangement with She regular republicans. There is a proposition for republican har- mony under consideration which shall di- vide the republican nominations to the state offices between the two party fac tions. In this Is involved the division of the senatorships as we'll Thus Addcks has 1t in view to obtain one of the prizes. If the state shall be carried by the republi- cans, he is fiattering himself that his pros poets will be better than ever before, and, indeed, that a seat in the senate will be his at last. It is nSre than ten years since he began his effort to attain it.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
THEY WERE REFORMED

From the Bessemer Herald-Journal.
 There used to be a few Johnston men in Bessemer, and they used to come in to look over our exchanges in search of Johnston
 literature. But they found that only one or two little back woods weelSlies ever fa- vored him, and were compelled to read what the up-to-date papers say of Morgan. They have imbued so much of the spirit of the Alabama press that they are now ar dent supporters of the grand old man.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

to be made up later. "said things" The cause of the barnyard confusion was due to the oyerturning of a wagon owned and driven by Harris Wolf, dealer in live stock. by an electric ear at Bowery and Rivington street. Wolf was badly hurt in the collision and was taken to the hospital.
 The greater number of the birds were recovered, but, notwithstanding the vlgi- lance of the police, many a small boy of the East Side had chicken today for din- ner
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
HlHHLY CONDENSED

From the Boston Herald
 Senator Lodge doesn't seem to be losing his faculty for sarcastic invective judg- ing from his latest characterization of the performances of some of the antf-impe- rialist brethren as dabbling in treason, from lle penalties of which they are pro- tected by their insignlfcance. This is condensed gall and bitterness.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
Bankruptcy Cases

Huntsville, January S.-(Speeial)-Jere Murphy, Jr., referee in bankruptcy for the northern district of Alabama, has received only 1S1 petitions in bankruptcy since the bankrupt law went into effect. Of this number 15O came from Decatur, and the re- malnder from towns in Lawrence. Co.oett and Lauderdale counties Only two have been sent in from Huntsville and Madison county.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
Iif. ILL co HACk

Fi,om the Nashville American.
 General Joe Wheeler has resigned his commission in the army. Now the house of representatives can take a whack at the statesman-g general and investigate the question whether he is legally elected a representative in congress. They can't keep him out of congress, however. For if the seat is now vacant, his constituents will re-elect him.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
IDEALS
om the Detroit Journal.

From the Detroit Journal.
 Now she suffers him to print kiss up-n her brow.
 This is heaven!' he says. Two years pass now His baby has just ceased crying.
 'Tlhis is heaven!' says he.
 Here we see how mans ideals change with the lapse of time.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
CAPTAIN STONE DEAD
Mobiles Venerable County Treasurer
 Passes Away

Mobile, Ala, January 1S.-Captain s. Gra- ham Stone, county treasurer for many years, and who, during the war between the states, served gallantly in the Confed- crate navy, died this morning, aged co
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
Duke Appointed tatf Cnnlain

London, January 1S.-The war office ar- nounoes the appointment of the Duke of Marlborough as a staff captain in connec- ton with the Imperial yeomanry being or ganized for service in South Africa.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
4 IsOoaGlNG YEAR

From the Eufaula Times.
 Eighteen ninety-nine was the greatest year industrlally that Alabama has ever known, but 1900 bids fair to exceed it.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
DRIVEN 40 IT

From the Chicago Record
 ''Is 1t true that Bilsol came off the Att lantic liner in full evening dress?'
 "Yes; he had to get his new diamond studs through the custom house."
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

New York Letter in Pittsburg Dispatch.
 A mixed flock of turkeys, chickens ducks and geese tied up the Third Avenue trolley road for twenty minutes.
 Fat turkeys and plump chickens ran on the rails, eluding the small boys and police, while motormen, who were losing tims
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

When Ladysmith is actually relieved there will be no trouble in getting the news of the event past the censor's blue-pencil.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

Catfish have appeared in the Chicago river. The catfish is the national bird of the western floods, but no one can account for his presence in the Chicago river before the gates at Lockport were raised.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

Senator Bever.dge has started, it is said towards the white house. quite forgetting that really bright and capable men cannot enter there Is tenants.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

We have also annexed the bubonic plague, and there seems to be no way ito shake off this part of the white mans burden
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

While the Walker canal commission is junketing, congress proposes to pass a canal-construction bill.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

Two United States senators will be elected in Nebraska, and the county politicians of that state are studying Montana methods.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

The gunmakers of Essen, the Krupps. ara still busy although The Hague propositions have been before the nations nearly a wear.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

MT. Goebel is trying to reach Frankfort before Butler reaches Ladysmith. Both have a hard road to travel.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

Julia Morrison is ungrateful when she tries to bread into the lecture field in the town that gave her freedom.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

The Chattanooga jury should have brought in a proviso barring Julia Nor rison from the lecture platform.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

France wants all the world to be at peace while she pulls off the Paris exposition and gathers the last possible ducat.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

Count Boni de Gould Castellane is en voyage to New York, where he will rest un- til he is ready to overthrow the French re- public.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

CARTOONS OF THE GOVERNOR From the Athens Courier.
 The cartoonist on The Age Herald, of Birmin gham, is making Johnston sea sick.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

If Clark loses his senatorial seat, he can- not get his 1000 bills back.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

Whatever Butler may or may not do, it is certain he will not make another frontal attack.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

When General Butler has no news to send he does not send it.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

Dom Paul considers Providence on his side, but this does not lessen the need of shooting straight
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

Lynching declines as the hemp trust raises prices.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

The man who fired two shots into each of two Denver editors had an eye to double leaded matter.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

The Italian olive crop is failure. but this fact has no relation to the output of ssoliye" oil.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

Government in Montana is based on $i 900 bills.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
POULTRY TIE UP A TROLLEY LINE

General Otis has 'hant" in Aguinaldo.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19

"The Catholic church has made steady progress in Jefferson county said a zeal ous member of that communion "When Father O'Refly came here twelve years ago there were only three priests in the county, and they were in Birmingham, Father Meurer being the senior of them. Today there are seven priests in Jefferson and an eighth will be added very soon. The Catholic population of the county is now something like 10000"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-04
DAY WITH ROUGH RIDERS
TYPICAL FRONTIER DEMONSTRA-
TION FOR GOV. ROOSEVELT.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, July "a
typical frontier demonstration and a
rOusing welcome from rough riders cow
punchers and citizens of all classes white,
black and red, We're accorded today to
| Gov. Theodore Roosevelt
The second annual reunion of Roose-
waits famous regiment brought thousands
| of strangers into this little Western city.
or the LOO who originally comprised the
regiment, about go were here to greet
their colonel
The surprising part OF it is that the
city took care of her guests so we'll OF
course there was some Inconvenience, but
everybody was in the mood to take things
goodnaturedly, and the second days re-
union can be described as a great sue
cess, with but one distressing feature.
That was an accident to Clifton George.
secretary Of the local committee, who
was thrown from his horse, and who is
thought to have sustained fatal injuries.
The central figure was the New York
governor, and the guests of the city We'd
with each other in extending to him a
| true Western ovation. The governor
himself rode black charger in the pro-
cesslOn, which passed through the prin-
cipal streets. He was cheered all along
the line, the cry ''HurTah for Teddy" be-
| Ing the prevailing sentiment. He was not
attired in the garb of the rough riders
but wore plain black cutaway coat The
brown combrero ,and spurs on his boots
alone marked him as the colonel OF his
famous regiment.
The procession was formed Of members
of the Grand Army of the Republic, the
United Confederate Veterans, cavalry
from Fort Reno, a band of red men In
their native gaTb. members of the Tween
tieth Kansas. First Tennessee and First
Colorado volunteer regiments and civic
organizations Of Oklahoma City and
! Guthrie.
! The exercises Of the day were held at
| the fair grounds. and were presided over
| by a. H. Classen. chairman of the local
! committee Of entertainments Gov
! Barnes, Of Oklahoma, and Mayor Van
| Winkle Of this city, r12de welcoming adj
dresses, and Mrs. ~. \. jennings, of New
York. sang the "Star-Spansled Banner"
Col. Roosevelt rose TO his feet when the
first strains of the soul-stirring anthem
were heard, and soon the entire as
semb!age Of 5.0C0 people was reverently
standing.
The scene became dramtic when a rough
( rider unfurled the Stars and Stripes and
waved the banner over the governors
head
a temporary interruption that threat
ened to result in a panic occurred during
Gov. Barnes speech. One OF the sup
ports to the speakers stand gave way,
and it was thought for moment That
the structure might fall. but the presence
Of mlnd Of the governor and the officials
in charge averted any serious crush, and
when Ii was found that the stand was
so Id after all, Gov Barnes continued his
speech.
The introduction Of Gov. Roosevelt was
the signal for an extraordinary dencns-
tration, and at times he could scarcely
proceed with his address, on account OF
the applause.