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The age-herald., 1900-03-16
LUCKY NO2sYEGIANS

From the New York Press.
 Three strapplng sons of Norway are in New York looking at people and things. Each stands over six feet in his socks and is a Samson for strength. Last summer they found their way into the Cape Nome district, where they located claims on An vii Creek. Here in the months of June, July, August and part of September they took out of the sand s1, ,200,0 900 in gold. Their machinery was of the crudest character. Their names are J. q1indberg M. Kjelsberg and T. Kjelsberg. Most of their fortune they have retained. One lost $S0,000 in faro bank in San Francisco and another paid something like S100,0OO for saloon in Nome City, because he got Into a row with the proprietor and wanted him to leave town. The bartender is conducting it now at 43O per cent profit. These men will return to Alaska in June
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
How He Got The Rexal,ar

Some anecdotes about the late Duke oe Cambridge recorded in the Memoirs of the Duchess of Teck, lately published in England, are among the most entertaining things in a not important book. The duke was strong churchman, and, in his simple way, very religious, but, as a friend of his royal highness used to say, This religion sometimes took rather an unconventional form" He would frequently make audible remarks when the service was in progress. On one occasion, after the usual exhonta- tion "Let us pray the duke was heard to reply, By all means" During a very dry summer, the vicar read the prayer for rain; at the close the duke joined fervently in the "Amen," adding, an exactly the same tone of voice, 'sbut we shan't get it till the wind changes" Again, on hearing the text, 'sFor we brought nothing into the world. neither may we carry anything out" he calculated, True, true-'too many calls upon us for that"
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
GEN. wHkELER's SEAT
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
 General Wheeler of Alabama Is an- nounced to be coming back to congress. This is his best field for usefulness at the present. He is fond of fighting in war, but llhe kind of war to engage his services in the Philippines is met such as to draw him out of congress It is the natural duty of men who make arms their profession, but there is hardly importance enough in it ito attract men from the more digniied service to which General Wheeler has been elected. We do not anticipate that there will be serious objection to General Wheeler taking his seat in the national house Of representatives. Strictly speak ing, Ee may have created obstacles to his so doing without going through the form of another election, out, as he has re- signed his commission dn the army, no dan gerous precedent will be created by the waiving of formalities in his case
The age-herald., 1900-03-16

not a single case of recovery from the dis ease has occurred on the Inflated ship. But the Chinaman in San Francisco was the first and only case on land in the country; and he had not been out of the country in fifteen years. The germs were ported or smuggled, and no evidence has been obtained as to when or how the goods were brought in. The most reasonable sup position is that the germs were conveyed eaeies made in China.e It is pretty well established that the disease was fastened upon Honolulu in this way, and it is reas- onable to assume a like method of intro duetion in San Francisco.
 The average voyage from China to San Francisco is twenty days, and any person who had acquired the germs of the disease would show it long before arrival; and the the chief danger. Very strenuous and searching efforts will need be made in der to curb the appetites of the Chinese gourmonds during the prevalence of the plague in the far east. Chinamen will be required to accept American fare. If their appetite for home cooking becomes over- towering a steamer will take them rome in twenty days. They are not warmly wei. eomed in this country, and the appearance of bubonic plague among them will not render their lives more comfortable or at tractive. They will everywhere be held un- der suspicion, for all consume more or less fmportations made in infected sections of the Celestial empire.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
THE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
chanoe of Front in the Senate.

With President McKinley's 'plain duty" staring them in the face; with ,ex-President Harnson's warning ringing in their ears with ex-Senator Edmunds' denunciatio ton of the house bill before them. the republicans of the senate have decided that a retreat in March is better than a disaster in No- venber. They have decided to pass an administrative bill and to vote S2.0O0O0O as a gift relief fund to the Porto Ricans, and 10 "postpone" Hhe tariff feature of the house bill This is square back down. This is conviction after charges have been preferred. This is confessional surrender under fire.
 The flag of protection was hauled down against the protests of Senator Platt of Connecticut, Senator Foraker, of Ohio, but all protests were unavailing. The caucus simply quailed before the storm of popular Indignation, and it is scarcely reasonable to expect revival of the tariff scheme un- til the November election crisis is safely passed. If the republicans carry the coun- try in November, electing- a majority of the house of representatives, then will go up a howl in behalf "of the principle of rrotec- tion" such as the country has never heard. Every tariff beneficiary will be heard from. Every one of the esteemed Hanna's cam paign subscribers will demand his pound of flesh Every one of them will declare that any breach in 'the principle of pro- lection" means the overthrow of the en- tire system The associated gang of tariff robbers are alarmed, but they are power less, because they dread November. That is the secret of the retreat, and that is all there is of it. The leopard has not changed his spots ,.,....ya,
The age-herald., 1900-03-16

commendation of a treatment or for the fitting of a pair of glasses. But the search seemed fruitless.
 Why, my good man. confessed the ocu- list, after he had repeated all of his tests twice over. "why. I don't find anything the matter with your eyes. The sight seems remarkably accurate and strong. What trouble do you experience yourself with them?
 Marry trouble, at all, at all, sir replied the old salt. ''Me eyes is ez steddy ez be them O young galley sculleon. They's marry a man at walks tn deck at ken out see me, begorrah."
 ''Then why did you come in here, sir?' asked the aggrieved ocuIist.
 "Arrah, now, me man, Oi jes' wunted yez t see a pair O good beacons ondt in a whoile. jes' fur tn luck O tn thing"
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Conuressman Underwood.

Cong g7essman Oscar W. Underwood arriv- ed in Birmingham from Washington yester- day forenoon, and will remain at home two or three days visiting his children and sec ing his friends. It is his first appearance in his district since he received the envda- ble honor of being appointed a member of the ways and means committee of the house. and so his home friends will enjoy the double pleasure eff greeting ham and at the same time offering their congratula- tfons.
 With the possible exception of the chair manships of the military, naval, judiciary and foreign affairs committees, the most highly prGzed honor in the house of repre- sentatives is membership Of the ways and means A great many members serve through long periods of years without ever being able to sit at the famous oblong table in the room where the principal busi- ness of the nation is determined upon by the most powerful committee known to any parliamentary body in the world.
 All of Mr. Underwood's constituents are convinced that he deserves the great honor that has come to him who is so young in years and in parliamentary service. As the democratic whip of the house, MT. Under wood has already attracted the attention and won the praise of the entire country He declares that he rather likes the work, though it is very burdensoune. In keeping up with the movements Of TO democratic members he has the assistance of one member of congress and five employees of the house. His greatest triumphs were the votes he organized against the Porto Rico bill and the busting of Gaston A. Robbins from his seat as congressman from the Fourth Alabama district He came very nearly defeating both schemes oI the re- publican majority.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Plaque at San Francisco.

The most competent authorities in San Francisco, including Dr. 1<inyoun, the fed eral quarantine officer; Dr. Cassaway of the United States marine hospital service, and Professor Armstrong of the Universi- ty of California, agree in saying that the Chinaman who died at No. 1001 Dupont street, had been afflicted with true bubon- ic plague. Various animals were inoeulated with virus from the body of the Chinaman, and all died, except the monkey, and 1t was in dying condition. All had devel- oped symptoms of bubonic plague The evidence seems to be unmlstakable, al- though ConsulIGeneral Ho You stouty de- nies-the presence of plague in the case, or in Chinatown, and says he will appeal to the courts against any unusual measures that may be taken against the Chinese quarter of the city.
 Consul Ho You's warnings and threats will not be needed. The most thorough measures of house-to-house inspection and of sanitation will be inforced in China town. The famous quarter will be thor oughly fumigated, disinfected and cleansed. The appearance of another case would probably be signal for blockade of ex- ceeding effectiveness. Chinatown will not. in other words, be permitted to infect the country with the germs of the most dread ed disease that ever was matched in the swarming and filthy Orient.
  occurred In New York harbor and on Jap anese vessel now anchored at Port Town send. Washington, fifteen have died, and
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Informal in His Responsas

Several years ago Colonel Jack Chinn visited Texas, relates the Chicago News. He took with him a negro valet, Sam. This negro had been slave in the Chinn family before the war, and idolized his young mas ter. One night while in Houston the darkey went to Chinn and said:
 'Massa Jack, Tse goin out in culud ciety heah tonight, an I'd like to borrow dat ivory-handled six-shooter of yours to take along"
 ''WIhy, you black rascal" returned the colonel, some of these Houston coons will take that gun away from you and break it over your head.'
 The darkey strengthened up. Like his master, he was a man of unques tioned nerve, and there was peculia& ylitter in his eyes as he said:
 'Massa Jack, you let me hab dat gun, am if Il don't show up heah wid it in de mawnin' you go down to de morgue an throw down de sheet an say: Boys, don't he look nacheraln" "
 Colonel Chinn's body servant was that night armed in a manner that entitled him to move in the best Afro-American society in Houston.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
KNEW HOW TO VOTE STRAIGHT

From the Cleveland Leader
 An amusing story was told by one of a group of politicians at the republican headquarters yesterday. The story also goes to show that Harry Bernstein has been rightly named and that he is indeed the "czar' of the Sixteenth ward.
 "It was about two years ago. said tho politician, land a case was being heard in which certain charges relating to political maneuvers in the Sixteenth ward had been made.
 "One of the voters of that ward was on the witness stand and he was being closely questioned.
 "'Who did you vote Gor? asked tho irQudsitor.
 Harry Bernstein was the reply.
 who instructed you how to vote? was the next question.
 "Harry Bernstein replied the voter.
 How did you cast your vote? he was asked.
 Why replied the voter, I went into the little house and tod the man there to put cross in the circle under the chicken with the short legs
 '"The voter had voted the straight ticket, and his description oG the American eagle, which is found at the head of the ballot. was a new one to me"
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Occupation of BIoemfontein.

Lord Roberts advance from the Klmber- Bloomfontefn was more of a victory for his transport service than for the valor of his soldiers. Towards the last his ex-team line of communication was over one hundred miles long; and when the history of this war is fully written the man or men who organized the transport service will get their reward. The weakness of the Boers was shown in their inability to cut that line of communication at amy point
 The railroad line from Capetown to Bloemfontein must now be put in good con- dition, and when it is in full operation the last stage of the war will be entered upon. The distance ito Pretoria cs 29O miles and the railroad passes through section full of hills; but time is bow fighting on ehe side of the British, and Lord Roberts may con- clude to let demoralization have a chance to creep in. The chances are, however, that
 
 torta, keeping all the time in touch with the railroad.
 Lord Kitchener is taking care of the Cape Dutch, who have doubtless promised to work destruction to the railroad line, and keep it in battered condition. They will not be able to carry out their contract. The hero of Khartoum is camping on their trail, and they will probably conclude that the joh is too large for them. If the Cape Dutch become quiet, dispensing to their homes, the war is practically ended, at least so far as heavy battles are concerned. It is doubtful indeed whether many lines will be hereafter sacrificed. The Boers will not fight in the open, and Lord Roberts will mot fight rocks and ditches. He will march around them, but his face will be turned steadily towards Pretoria.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
PADEREwsKrs CLEVER BON MOT

From the Los Angeles Herald.
 Walter Damrosch, who delighted an au- dience at Blanchard's hall last Thursday afternoon, was entertained at lunch by pr. Le Moyne Wills at the California club The ubiquitous subject of golf came up dur
 ing luncheon, and the conversation drifted to polo. Talking about polo," said Dam rosch, recalls instance of the remark ably ready wit of Paderewski. My wife and I and Paderewsld and his wife were dining few weeks ago in New York with MT. C., a celebrated polo player and one of the leading lights of the Rockaway clut5. C-'s sideboard was lined with handsome silver cups trophies of his polo triumphs We were admring the silverware. when I remarked to Paderewslxi: The difference between you and C. is that while you play solo, he plays polo Without mo- ments hesitation the great pianist replied That is not all am a poor Pole playing solo, while he is dear soul playing polo
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
SALARIES OF GREAT WAR SURGEONS

From the London Mainly About People.
 Sir WilMam MacCormac, who ahas just left Durban to join Lord Roberts at the front, has formally cortradHcted the report that was pretty prevalent at the time of his departure to the seat of war, to the effect that he had volunteered his services He holds the appointment of chief consulting surgeon to the British forces in Africa and his stipend is to be at the rate of $25, 900 a year. MT. Treves receives exactly the same amount for going out and so do Mr. Makins and MT. Watson Cheyne. MT. Casatle, who is really a junior, is also in receipt of $25,- 900 a year, owing to a Dfunder made by a government clerk. The latter, in writing the formal notification of Ndr. Cheatle's ap- pointment mistakenly named the sum he was to be paid at very much higher figure than the department had ever drea med of naming. MT. Cheate, h0wever, has been able to compel the government to keep to the terms of the agreement-mista take or no miSake-and scores accordingly Dr. Conan Doyle, who has gone as registrar to the Langman field hospital, offered his services for nothing, but MT. Robert Buckingham, the senior surgeon of the expedition, gets paid at the rate of s15, 900 year. MT. Gibbs, of Charing Cross hospital, who goes as sec ond surgeon, receives 7,500 year.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
"EORGOTTENu

Julia Harris May in Lewistown Journal. "Why should I carer" Alas, do. l .care so much, dear heart, don't you7 To be forgotten, oft I say
 Wf1le earth moves on the usual way And trees loved, and hills I knew. Grow on, mount on, each day anew. While flowers planted still shall bloom. And shrubs placed shall shade my tomb, To be forgotten everywhere; I cannot say, do not care. Are we forgotten, if a tree
 We planted waves in symmetry? Are we forgotten, though the song We sing be not remembered long, If it hath helped one sorrowng heart To bear its load or act its part? Are we forgotten If we've taught One lesson with forgiveness fraught? No, not forgotten; though the name Be lost, the deed goes on the same The song that cheered an aching heark May from mans memory depart But comfort shah, from year to year. Flow on, because we once were here. Perchance, indeed, some simple line. That once loved to say was mine, Shall bless again some hapless lot When she who wrote it is forgot If my thought lives, goes on the same What care for my humble name? An, not forgotten; that kind deed Another hand to good shall lead; And deeds shall on and on be done Because thou didst that humble one. I'll some great act a sun shall shine. Drawn from that little one of thine. And perfect peace that is to be Shall hold some memory of thee Grand thought, that all my heart dots, thrill;
 "Forgotten, yet remembered stfu" Dear Master, help me now, pray. To work with Thee from day to day. Help mo to sing sweeter song, Help me to give, and not to keep. When shall he in deaths long sleep. May some glad hymn I sung for Thee, StiH live thouxh forgottan ha.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
The rramp,s Piano ln the wooda

The ramps ElanO m Cne WoOda
 ''The story of Boss Shepherds piano in mountains Of Mexico recalls an inc cident of the Pennsylvania oil regions" remarked gentleman connected with the Tide Water Pipe Line company to a representative of the New York Commer- cal. The Humboldt refinery was one of the first oil rehneries built in the oil re- zion. It was located at Pfumer, a village in the woods of Venango county, and was owned by Boston capitalists
 Money had notsbeen spared i'm its con struction, and everything connected with it was on an expensive scale. The officers of the company had fine houses, furnished in an up-to-date manner.
 "The refinery had been established to refine oil by special process, which proved to be unprofitable, although tge high price of crude at that time may have had something to do with it, but in amy event the whole enterprise was suddenly shut down for good on tele- graphic orders from Boston. Nearly every- thing was left just as it was when the order came to shut down. Even one of the houses was left with the furniture in 1t, including a plano. When the refinery Was about abandoned, there was nothing else In that neighborhood except woods to speak of. The refinery and buildings fell into decay, but the piano remained for a long time.
 When the tramps came through that country they soon found this house and its abandoned musical instrument, and 1t was decidedly weird at night to hear. the strains of the piano coming through the solitude of the woods. There was one musical tramp in a party of nomads who made that place their rendezvous for a time, and the 'musiciales they had were unlque." .l
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Bryan Goes Home

Austin, Tex, March 15.-Hon. W. J. Bryan left tonight for his home in Lin coin, Neb., to attend the state convention at that place. From there he goes for months tour through South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Oregon, California, Ar izona and New Mexico. He is booked for a number of speeches in each of the states named, and will be absent from this city about month, as he expects to return here on April IT. His family will remain here until his return.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
REFLEorIONs OF A BACHELOR
From the New York Press.

R'rom the New York Press.
 Adam and Eve were never really mar rled, but that's nothing against the snake. him do anything he doesn't want her to.
 Most men are afraid of their babies, only they are more afraid ito admit 1t to their wives.
 It is probably just as well that the Byble doesn't say anything about what Lot said when he found his w4ie had been turned into a pillar of salt.
 Only let a girl have a cute little giggle and before marriage only one man in c hundred will care a rap whether sine has got any brasus CT not.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
I.I. .LAIa 10 FAME.

From the Pittsburg Chronicie-Telegraph
 Miss Helen Gould gives $lOO,0OO to build a hall of fame for the University of the City of New York, and her fla uher's name is to be included in its rosser eff the dts tinlguished dead. That's all right Jay de- serves to be remembered the father of one of the klndest hearted, clearest headed and most generous women in the world.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Wanted to Go on thc Stage

When Lord Kitchener joined the Royal engineers, now nearly thirty years ago, he was tall, slim. very handsome young man, says the New York Telegram. The former Sirdar did not at first take to tho army, but had serious thoughts of going on the stage, and was one day, while in Lon- don, introduced by comrade to the late George Honey Young Kitchener consulted George on the subject of his llistrionic am- bition. Honey looked critically at the of- ficer, and remarked:
 'I could get you an engagement fin five minutes as a walking gentleman, but, let me tell you, you'd be better off as 6 sapper in the engineers"
 Then, very seriously, Honey gave fire other an insight into the seamy side of an actors life, and finished wish the ad- vice, "stick ito the army, Mir. Kitchener; its better shop than the boards" Had Kitchener cut the service and joined the profession history might have been dif- ferently written, d
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
IN DAVENpoRT's GLASS


From the Ft. Payne Journal.
 The Age-Heralds eartoonist will soon make Governor Johnston as famous char acter in Alabama politics as Davenport of the New York Journal made of Dollar Mark Hanna in national politics. The gov- ernor don't mind this long as he has hopes of reaching the United States senate.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
RACK AT HIS DESK

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 The return of Lucien Julien Walker to his desk is gratifying bit of news in press circles. MT. Walker is one of the most graceful writers on the Alabama press, and when his pen is silent the readers of the AgeIHeraGd miss him very much.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16

From the New York Tribune.
 MT. Clark of Montana claims that he is being butchered because he fs rich. To judge from the tales of the politicians about how they fattened on him, he seems to cut lsp well.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
BEACON LIGHTS
Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 Eyes tested free of charge"
 So read the sign above the door and Star board Mike, old whiskered tar, was attracted thereby and entered the store co avail himself of the opportunity.
 Tase test made by the oculist was thor ouEh and severe in an honest endeavor to dn1 some excuse for tho Professional re-
The age-herald., 1900-03-16

No one thought that the republican party in Texas was permitted by its leaders to become large enough to split. AS rule that party in this section Is kept down to the offices to be filled. The negroes in 1t are not counted.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16

President Mckinley has had a Dewey scare and Harrison scare, but he will get a popular scare when his plain duty" is passed upon.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16

Porto Rieo's just expecta tions are to be disdipated that ''the principle of protec- ton" may live. The aforesaid principle is best known in the profession as a hold-up.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16

The 100 young men who have joined the Strap Swinging association that ladies may have car seats, are doubtless subsidized by the car companies.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16

Congressman Sibley shifts his principles and his party with rare ease and facility It looks now as if he would become the Quay candidate for congress in his dis trict.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16

China puts her monopolists in prison for life; in this country we invite them to sign Mir. Hanna's campaign list and own the government. K .H