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The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Roberts and Kitchener.

It is becoming clearer every day that series of bloody battles in the Free state is near at hand. and that these will speed fly end a war that disturbs the peace and commerce of the world. The Natal move ment never had military sense in it from either point of view, and 1t will soon be out of the way, leaving the two antagonists to contend on the plains and among the mills of the Free State for supremacy. At this moment each side is concentrating its forces for the conflict.
 Tt is a mistake to say that a ditch and few hundred magazine rifles are to de- termine this war. There are very few kopjes in the Free State. and even bould- CTS are rare. Invisible soldering, in which the risk is all on one side. will not suf- flee Flank movements will render such ef- forts nugatory and in the end there must be a test of strength on the open field, when each side has an equal opportunity Flank movements cannot be stayed by ditches. The fiankers must be met on the spot in the open, or else retreats of the outfanked must follow. This stage of the war means that superior numbers and re- sources must have due weight and effect The ditch-and-ri1e business was an episode of incomplete preparations, and not permanent or trustworthy condition.
 But changed as the conditions are, and skillful as the British commanders are, yet it is plain that the long distances from bases of supply will affect all movements, rendering them difficult in execution, and slow in point of time. and that the war will last at least six months longer. How ever, heavy battle may change the com plexion of affairs in day, and 1t is much safer to watch events as they transpire than to attempt the dangerous task of prophecy. Of one thing all may be sure, Great Britain will come out of this crisis with a seasoned body of soldiers, who know how to fight and meet modern condi- | tions, and for awhile at least she will be a military as we'll as a naval power.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Montana is the politicians paradise.
FURNISHED WIVES
ie Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 One of the Chicago department stores deals in tombstones. out store in Dubuque is even more of n universal provider. It announced in it's advertisement some weeks ago that 1t could furnish absolutely any, thing a person could want. and that If it did not have the article on hand it would hustle around and get it for you" Short ly after the first announcement the busi- ness mana ger received a letter from a farmer up in the state, who said that he had seen tine advertisement and wanted wife," and that he thought it would be better to buy one through the department store than to trust to the matrimonial agencies. The manager of the shop in-
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

quired if any Of the women in his employ were willing to be married. but none of them wished to wed the farmer. Fortun- ately, a reporter for the Dubuque Tele- graph heard of the story, and printed it. Hardly week had passed before the de- pertinent store had received letters from four women asking for the address of the man who yearned for wife. The depart ment store supplied 1t, and has since re- celved letter from the delighted farmer, who says he is undecided which one he shall marry. but is sure to marry one of them, and he thanks the department store for its kind offices. Thus it will be seen that the department store really does sup ply every want.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Standard Oil Robbery Scheme.

Let no one think for moment that the Hanna-Payne-S Standard oil alliance has abandoned its subsidy bill It has not done so. The bill will be manipulated and push ed to passage, because the alliance wills it. and no one is strong enough in Washing ton to face such combination.
 It has been claimed of late that the Standard oil would not be largely benefit ted by the bill, because its line of steam CTS carries the Belgian flag. But under the very terms of the bill the entire lot could in an hour be transferred to an American registry, thus becoming available for sub sidy earning purposes. The people would then under the outrageous terms of the bill pay for the steamers that are to be used to carry a monopolized product. When con- gressmen squander the peoples money on the parent of trusts in this country, and the greatest monopoly any country has ever known. they will at least have tasks on hand in their several homes when they att tempt to explain their votes
 The annual earnings of the Standard oil
  steamship line, known as the International Navigation company, would under the pending bill be, as follows:
 Vessels.
 New York to Antwerp.
 New York to Southampton. .$1 1859, ,59O. .3S New vessels.
 New York to Antwerp .,........ 270, ,576. GO Philadelphia to Liverpool ...... 169 70O.Oo New York to Southampton .... 675, ,36O .OO The Paris. when restored ....... 300 225. .66 Ohio, Indiana, Conemaugh, Penn
 sylvania, on Pacific coast ...... 100, 1S9. .6e Grand total .......... ............ S75, ,641 70 These figures gathered by the New York Evening Post are not only based upon the present fleet, but the prospective fleet as announced on the sailing lists of the h. ternational Navigation company, so that taking the company's own statement for the tonnage, 1t is fair to assume that with in two years from the passage of the bill It's annual income from subsidy alone will amount to not less than s2,s75,641.70. This explains at least a part of the force be- hind the bill.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
TWO Gt>OD MEN

From the Troy Messenger.
 With Wiley and Morgan in Washington Alabama would have two of as brainy men as could be found in that city. They would be men of powerful force and would be found at all times working for their state and people. In fact they are among the very finest of Americans, and would com mand the greatest respect of those men composing the two highest branches of our government. Alabama could always point to these two men with the greatest pride. One of them already has an unbounded reputation, and doubtless, the same can be said of the other at a day that is not afar off. If they are elected to the respective positions they seek, no state in the union can boast of having more magnificent men than we.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 There ought to be a law to make all artists picture cupid pushing baby car riage.
 All the world may make believe it loves a lover. but the average man in It believes he is chump.
 The woman who puts paint on her face fools about as many men as the one that pads out her hips.
 A woman always says lot more than Is necessary ioefovehand, so if anything hap pens she can say she said it.
 The women have an idea that any man over thirty who isn't married ought to be ashamed to go around that way looking as if he enjoyed it.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
ANOTHER KIpLING STORY
From the London Madame.

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 Just before the famous writer left Eng land he was lunching at a restaurant in Fleet street much affected by the literary and artistic set. In fit of absence of mind Kipling got up from his seat and began walking away without paying his score. The waitress, with readiness of wit which delighted the whole room. called out, MT. Kiplng-Pay Pay. Pay.' the well known refrain of the "Absent-Minded Beggar." It is a story that will often be told against the author of the mueh-discussed patriotic poem.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
UPSET BY HIS OWN ApPOINTEE

From the M0blIe Reglstef.
 The Wetumpka Herald calls attention to the fact that one of the reasons given by the governor for selling the university lands was that as property of the univer- sity they could not be taxed, but if sold to a private company or citizen they would yield revenue to the state Now comes the Jefferson back tax commissioner, one of the governors own appointees, and throws that argument down by attempting to levy d tax on the university lands in Jefferson county. One or the other of these interpreters of the operation of the tax laws is in error.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
GIVE ME MY DREAMS

A. J. Waterhouse, in Los Angeles Herald. Give me my dreams. All else is naught, At price of pain success is bought: We struggle upward but to fall; The prize we grasp but holds us thrall: The lips that cheer us through the years Some days smile not for all our tears; We build awhile, we know not what, And the toiler is forgot.
 Give me my dreams. Give me my dreams. A child am I Who stands in darkness but to sigh. Until a hand doth backward roll. The gray, damp miSts about my soul. And then--oh. dreams that cheers. They come, the loved of other years, And voices whisper soft and low The loving words of long ago.
 Give me my dreams. Give me my dreams, Oh, little maid With whom of old I laughed and played, They say the ivy loves to creep Above the grave where now you sleep; They say the robins song no more Can wake you as 1t did of yore. What matter? Still in dreams you creep Unto my side tryst to keep
 Give me my dreams. Give me my dreams. All else is dross, But still count 1t little loss, For yet in dreams the bright stars burn As in the years to which I turn; White hands reach to me through the mist. By lips loved n;y lips are kizsed. And all life's fields are love agicw As they were once, oh, long ago
 Give me my dreams.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

democracy. Elam had defective eye sight and was therefore poor shot, but he was always game. With advancing civilization the code duello has gone out of vogue. I do not believe that any other dutl will ever be fought in Virginia. But from a time long before the war, down to the Beirne- Elam fight, Virginia was a great duelling state. There were over twenty duels from 1877 to 1885,"
 'Paderewskl used to be a thousand-dollar piano player, but he gets much more than wilbur-Kirwin opera troupe who Is a friend of the celebrated pianist's manager. After all expenses are paid, including the share which the local manager receives, Pade- rewsh gets the balance. In the southern cities his share will average about a,5OO per concert, and in the large northern cities it will run up into the thousands Paderewski will clear over s12O,OOO this season. He is said to be a very generous man. This speaks well for his heart, for many persons who have had to struggle and suffer almost starvation in early life, as Paderewski did, often become sour and sordid when they come to be money makers"
 Pat O'Byrne, of Eufaula, one of the best Irishmen in the world, and one of the best hearted men alive, is in Birmingham, vis iting relatives and enjoying Mardi Gras. MT OTByrne is one of the oldest citizens of Eufaula, is one of the most prosperous, and one of the most popular. All men feel for him kind, even tender, regard.
 
 Joseph H. Nathan, Colonel R. H. Wil- hoyte, Stockton Cooke, and s. B. McTyer of Sheffield are in town.
 State Auditor Walter s. White Is In town. MT. White yesterday informed reporter for The Age-Herald that it Is true that he Is a candidate to succeed himself as auditor and that he is in Birmingham look ing after his own interest in that direc- ton.
 Medical Inspector of Convicts W. H. Blake and Inspector E. w. Booker are in town.
 Justice William c. Fuller and George W. Cook of Montgomery are in Birmingham. Dr. J. c. Nicholson for twenty-four years one of the most useful members of the Montgomery county board of revenue, is in Montgomery, accompanied by his daugh- ter Miss Gertrude Nicholson, who is>vis- iting friends. Dr. Nicholson. was last year replaced by another at the instance of Governor Johnston.
 
 Hon. William L. Chambers, former chief justice of Samoa, is in town. He will pro- ceed to Sheffield for a short stay, and will then journey to Washington.
 The statement heretofore published that Daniel Pratt attended the recent alumni committee meeting in this city, held to con- slider the university land matter, was er- roneous MT. Pratt was in New Orleans at the time, and is still there. There is reason to believe that the meeting was not harmonious.
 Former Congressman M. W. Howard of Fort Payne is in town.
 Major W. H. Selden, the distinguished planter of Morengo, is in Birmingham.
 Luke Williams of Wetumpka and John Foster of Jasper are in the city.
 A c. Jenkins of the Chattanooga Times is registered at the Morris.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
A UsEFUL PRESENT

Philadelphia Record.
 A Birmingham firm has presented to each member of the Worcestershire yeomanr,y small burning glass, protected by tortoise shell covers and enclosed in khaki case. The directions on the outside of the case are: Focus glass in the sun and light your pipe"
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
HIS POOR TRADE

From the San Francisco Bulletin.
 The Seattle man who traded off mining stock which has since become worth small fortune for two secondhand bicycles must now be of the opinion that he has more than one kind of wheels.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

Between efforts to wreck the university and efforts to avoid direct vote in lief ferson county, the state adminstratio is having a busy season.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
AN OBJECT LESSON
Indianapolis Press.

From the Indianapolis Press.
 The huniliating failure of Spain in col onial government should have taught the world long ago that narrow and selfish policy can never hold territory at a dis tance.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

Macrum's true field Is magazine litera- ture. All humbugs are harbored there.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

It never occurs to any one in New York to indict the patrons who make an inde- cent play possible and profitable.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

The people in our province of Guam are becoming so highly civilized they may de- mand an immediate production of '1Sapho."
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

The Philadelphia Ledger says the Hanna convention fund is growing as well as the unfavorable weather permits.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

The Porto Ricans may soon begin to in- quire what foreign country they are part of, if they are compelled to pay duties In American ports.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

The Yale professor, who estimates that 90 per cent of marriages are unhappy, lives, 1t appears, at family hotel"
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

The dime museum field should not be neglected by MT. Macrum for he is an Ohio man who is actually out of a job.
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Poor men cannot go to the senate from Montana, and the Montana disease is spreading rapidly
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Innumerable "Sapho" companies will soon afflict the provinces"
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

The patriotism of Marcus Daly is only matched by the purity of the two Clarks.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

Cronje's army is no longer groundhog- ging. It is not healthy custom at this season of the year.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

The Pretoria consulate is reserved for boys, although a grown man would be oyertaxed In 1t.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

"Sapho" tickets now command higher premium in New York than watered stocks.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
"THE QUICK OR THE DEAD"

Of Lord Roberts it has been predicted that he will come back from South Africa duke or dead.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

The only boom at present is the Olney boom, with Memphis Commercfal-Appeal tag attached.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

The Mark Hanna-Standard oil subsidy bill Is now in the hands of the compromis- CTS, and "fixers."
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

Rabbit-Hunter Otis is now major gen
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
R LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Business After Signs of Revival Sud-
 denly Dropped Off

London, April 8.-Business on the stock exchange, after showing signs of revival early last week, dropped off; and it is not likely that any further activity will be shown until after the Easter holidays. Yesterday was the weakest day of the week, although before the close the tone of the market hardened, especially in Americans, in which the principal business had been done during the week. Although, owing to heavy realizations, prices in many cases were lower on the week, the close showed Improvements for the week. Chesapeake and Ohio rose 1A points, Nor folk and Western preferred, &; Atchison, F. Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, F. and most others from s to ss.
 The news from the seat of war in South Africa had the effect of weakening mines; but the final prices were practically un- changed
 Money was plentiful. On call 21s to 3 per cent; fixtures to 3A; three months bill, 3% to 47s.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
CAMPAIGNING IN MOBILE

From the Mobile Register.
 Mir Hugh Morrow of Birmingham and MT Sidney Bowie of Anniston spoke here last night to a house that would have been overflowing but for the fact that the medi- cal college commencement took place at event of first importance with the people of Mobile and attarcts a great attendance. Nevertheless the theater was comfortably filled, though, and there were several hum dred people standing throughout the meet ing in the lobby all close listeners of the speakers. MT. Morrow made strong and convincing argument, while MT. Bowie fulfilled to the limit public expectation. Of this gentleman it may truly be said that he has the natural gift of oratory. He does not take frequent flights into the we'll rounded, and his words hit the mark full in the center. The logical presentation of the subject, the aptness of the illustra- tions used, the good taste in treatment, ana, aDOVe all, the eNlQenI sincerity, ana avoidance of attempt at display, made his speech one of the most pleasing and enter taining that 1t has been our good fortune to listen to. He spoke for about one hour, but the nearer did not note the flight of time, and would have willingly listened to him for an hour longer. The speech was in condensed form, because the time was late when he began to talk, but 1t was logically complete, and smoothly delivered, and in every respect admirable. Of course, this is high praise, and may be construed as expressing in some degree our thanks for his defense of that noble old Roman, John T. Morgan, but we would have to say as much of the speech had it been in another cause. We hope that we shall at some future time have Mr. Bowie with us again, and assure him that on whatever topic he may then address us he will find in our people attentive listeners.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

 men, impeflments to marriage, and all forms of chronic. nervous, blood and pri- vate diseases
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DISEASE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN c GUARANTEE.
 Consultations at office or by mail are tn- vited free.
 Treatment by mall to parties who cannot visit me. No written prescriptions; we fur nish all medicines
 Birmingham Daily News: '"The News comments him Or. Dozisr) most cordially to all those In need of hls services"
 Age-Herald His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: "His pro- fessional standing Is unimpeachable and his char. er as a gentleman and citizen is above repToach."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave- nue and Nineteenth street, Birmingham, Ak2s
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
REDUCED RATES
Via the Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Company.

Company
 The Alabama Great Southern Railroad company announces reduced rates from points on its line for the following occa- sions:
 General Assembly, Cumberland Presby- terian church, Chattanooga, Tenn, May F to "A, 1900, tickets will be sold at one fare for the round trip, selling dates May 15 to IS inclusive, with final limit to return May 26, 19O0
 General Assembly, Presbyterian church, Atlanta, Ga, May F to 2S, 1900. Tickets will be sold on May 15, 16 and IT, limited to return May 29, 1900, at rate of one fare for the round trip.
 General Assembly, Presbyterian church, St: Louis, Mo-, May 1T to 31 19O0 Tickets will be sold May 15, 16 and r, with final limit to return June g. 1900, at rate of one fare for the rowund trip, plus s2.
 For further information regarding these occasions, apply to nearest Alabama Alabama Great Southern railroad ticket agent 4-9-to-4-1S
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
REDUCED RATES TO NEW YORK
For Meeting of Ecumenical Conference of
 Foreign Missions, April 21 to May 1, 1900.

A rate Of one and one-third fare for the round trip on the certificate plan has been authorized via the Central of Georgia Rail- road and Ocean Steamship company, and all Who wish to attend this meeting should avaI themselves of this delightful route with its elegant accommodations and un- equaled service.
 For particulars in regard to certificate plan, reservations in sleeper and steamer etc., call on or address
 SOLON JACOBS,
 commercial Agent, 2015 First Avenue 4-6-to-5-1
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

StOckhoiders' Meeting

Pursuant to a resolution of the board of directors adopted on the End day of April. 1900, a meeting of the stockholders of the Birmingham Belt Railroad Company Is called, to be held on Saturday, the 9th day of May, 190O at 12 o'clock, noon, at the office Of the company, in the city of Bir- rningelam, for the purpose of considering the proposition to issue not more than One Million Five Hundred Thousand dollars oe bonds of the company, and to secure the same by mort tgage on the property, rights and franchises of the company at present. owned and to be acquired.
 I. c. BEATTY, Secretary. 4-3-30t
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
AGENTs " ANTED

AGENTS WANTED everywhere to sell our Equity" accident policy; something en- tirely new and original with this compa- n.y. costs but $6 per annum, payable quar- terly; issued to all classes, as all occupa- tions are accepted as preferred" risks; pays handsome permanent renewal com mission, and no experience necessary to sell them. Address National Accident So- ciety, 320 Broadway, New York City. 4-7-3t-eod
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE TO FLORIDA.
 The Southern Railway have double daily service Birmingham to points in Florida. Trains leave Birmingham 6 a. m. and 4:40 D. m. Morning train makes close connec- tion at Atlanta with sleeper for Tampa, Fla Afternoon train carries sleeper, Bir- mingham to Jacksonville, Fla. Call at of- flee 2O19 First avenue for further informa- tion u-2-tf
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
NOTICE.

A special meeting of ma chinists is called to meet at Magnolia Hall, 2O2l Thlrd avenue, on Friday, April l3, 1900, at 7:3O p. m.
 All machinists are earnestly invited to attend.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
Were They Forget-Me-Nots?

From Golfers Weekly.
 The palm for absent -mindedness should be accorded to a learned German professor. One day he noticed his wife placing a bunch of flowers on his desk. What do they mean?" he asked
 Why" she exclaimed, "don't you know that this is the anniversary of your mar riage?'
 "Ah, indeed-is it?" said the professor, politely. "Kindly let me know when yours comes around, and I will return your at- tention in kind"
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

quez, which brings them good things to eat, drink and wear The British officers box, fence and play various games, includ- ing billiards, an old table having been bought in Pretoria.
 The Attack of sipido
 There is no disposition here to make much over the attack made on the Prince of Wales by Sipido the anarchist lad, at Brussels Wednesday while his royal high ness was on his way to Copenhagen, but the British see in it the direct consequence of the continental attacks on Great Britain in connection with the war. Thus, the London Times says:
 "The suppression of notorious facts, the propagation of glaring falsehoods and tur- bulant abusiveness operating on weak to have an issue in actions from which to do the writers justice they would shrink with horrori
 The Times holds the German press es- pecially responsible for the personal scur- rflfties directed against the Prince of Wales, referring to the Kladderadatsch, which Is not socialist sheet, but which ranks up toward London Punch. Such al- legged scurrilities as the Mathematical prints are systematic, yet the Times ayers that the German press is controlled, guid- ed, cajoled or coerced by the government, is the most stringent in Europe.