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The age-herald., 1900-01-13
A Soft Coal Trust.

The various corporate interests of Penn sylvania are it seems, rapidly acquiring by purchase the soft coal lands of that state. as they long ago secured possession of the aard coal lands in that richly-endowed state. These corporations consist of rail- way coking and furnace interests. con- st1tuting when combined an all-powerful Interest. The Philadelphia Times views with distrust the outlook. It says: "The ultimate result of this process of absorption must be to place the entire control of the country in the hands of large corporations that, If they can agree among themselves. will control the output of bituminous coal as absolutely as the anthracite product is now controlled. This will not happen this year or next, but at the rate at which the purchase of bituminous lands has been go- ing on during the past ten years the com ing generation will have to pay a great bituminous coal trust it's asking price for coal and coke or go without, unless a new order of things succeeds the present rule"
 This process is going on in West Virginia, dn Alabama and in the central west There are still many acres in the hands of individ- : uals, but the drift is from individuals to . corporations, and the very trouble that the Times foresees will be felt in this state about as soon as 1t Is elsewhere outside of Pennsylvania, which is already under the control of corporations
 The entire situation goes to show that every acre of public lands should be held flor royalties, for every acre will yet com mand good values and be in sharp demand. Coal lands will soon be sought and grab bed up'' as pine lands are now To a cer- tain extent coal, like pine timber, is dis appearing quantity. A worked-out coal seam cannot be refilled and all available seams will soon be sought and purchased by corporations
 : Aside from revenue 1t will be fortunate indeed in the long run if there are school or university coal lands that be leased by individuals. Such lands may save the state and it's varied manufacturing interests from complete domination by corporations. In any view of the case coal lands should be held against the future when higher values pr higher royalties will be offered. To sell such lands at the beginning of a long rise in such properties is certainly unwise
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
GEN. WOODS TACT WITH CUBaNs

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat
 A former officer of volunteers. who was In the Santiago province for half a year after the occupation, told little story the other day illustrative of the remarkable tact of General Wood. "One of the chief difficulties encountered in re-establfshing government down there," he said, twas the dlslnclinatfon of the better classes of Cu- pans to lend hand. The wealthy and we'll
 educated natives could have been of the greatest assistance, .but they refused to accept civil offices and hung back and sulk- ed, complaining that too many of the minor positions had been given to Span- iards. One of the places where those con- dftions prevailed was small town not far from Santiago, where General Wood was particularly anxious to secure a good Cu- ban mayor, but he had been warned in ad- vance that none of the men considered available would dream of taking the post
 One day the principal store keeper of the town came to the palace to see about a small contract for fodder He was a typi- cal native of the mercantile class, fat, garrulous and conceited, and it was evident that he was the chief gossip of his neigh borhood. After concluding the business matter the general pretended to consult a letter By the way, senor,' he said, you are an old resident of this country and I would like you to give little advice I am at your excellency's service said the store keeper, swelling with pride Is it true, then is stated to me- continued the general, that the Cuban gentlemen are very indifferently educated and fear to cept civil offices lest they appear to disad- vantage compared with Spanish employes?' No, your excellency!' roared the Cuban, in- dignantly, that's all Spanish lesl Some scoundrel Spaniard wrote you that just to make you prejudlced! Our Cuban gentle men and he poured forth his wrath and patriotism for nearly half an hour. 'Ah, we'll said Wood, quietly, I merely wanted your opinion and am sure I'm very much obliged. You'll consider this conversation private, of course, Certainly, said the store keeper, and, as the general anticipat- ed, he hurried home and told it to every body in town. A few days later one of the leading Cuban citizens was appointed mayor, and at once accepted He Is still admins tering ghe office with great success"
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
FKEE FOR 1HREE MONTHS

From the Wetumpka Herald
 >The effort will be made to turn you from Morgan by sending you free copy of the Montgomery Journal. When you read it think of the reason it was sent to you. You ar enot getting it because Of any love John ston or his friends have for you, but be- cause they want to use your vote in April to help to nominate a representative. Neith- GIT Johnston his friends have ever sent you a copy of any newspaper before They want to use you now, and think you can be bought for three-months' subscription to the governors newspaper, tae Montgom- cry Journal. Bah They don't eFpehr to think that the voters of Elmore county are menf
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
DISAPPOINTED THE DOCTORS

Washington Dispatch in Chicago Times
 The late Dr. Hammond was one of the ''no overcoat cranks In the coldest weather he rode through the streets hn an open barouche. He never wore an loyer- coat, and 1t was quite characteristic of him to disappoint all the medical fraternity, with whom he never could get along very well, by insisting upon dying of heart dis ease. They had all predicted he would be carried off by pneumonia
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
JOHN AND JESS

From the Centreyille Press
 Some of the papers of the state made sport of Hon. John w. Tomlinson when he made his announcement as a candidate for governor But what a change has come over them in such short time. They arc now giving him complimentary notices and admit that he has developed wonderful strength. He may not reach the goal of his ambition but the other fellow will know he is running. Between John and Jess we will take John every time.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
HOW MORMONS
 PROPOSE MARRIAGE

Mrs. Hudson describes graphically in the New Lippineott for January what she saw and heard in Mormon household dur ng a significant visit from the elders of the church. Below is an extract:
 Three men were ushered into the room. One was tall and of strong. well-nsaFked features and dEgnified presence. The other two were stout and norfd and rainier nerv- ous in manner. brothers apparently.
 Without waiting for a formal introdue- tion, one of these motioned inconseauently toward me and said: "Is she of the Lords people?"
 The woman offered them chairs with slight inclination of the head, that might have been taken either for answer or for an invitation to be seated.
 Was she afraid? I could not tell. The men paid no attention to the invitation for the moment and ignored my presence They had come upon urgent and important busi- ness, they announced, and would state 1t at once. It was their duty to bear mes- sage to her, one that specially concerned her.
 Yes, said the tall and solemn e,dar, Lit is indeed nothing less than a revelation received by the head of the church last night. It concerns both you and your daughter"
 Fly daughter" gasped the woman. in scarcely audible tones, and I saw hand grasp the back of chair convulslyely.
 Your daughter, who has now grown to womanhood," continued the elder, "and owes her allegiance to the church.
 What is the revelation?" the woman forced her drawn lips to ask.
 Through the grace of the All Wise Father 1t G1as been revealed to his disciple, Brigham Young, that your daughter, clarisse. should become the third wife of Elder W, here present with us
 An awful silence ensued, and then a con- vulsive movement in the woman's threat. as if her voice refused to utter sound, attracted the attention of all, and the men bowed their heads that they might not see.
 Ranged along the wall in solemn row sat the brother of the brdegroom' h.s mother, his daughter and the mother of the trlde. Clarisse's mother was but the ghost Q herself of yesterday; then strong and erect and content; now trembling in her chair as if she would again fan to the foor her appealing eyes urr1eeded, for her daughter had been placed so that she could not see her mother
 Almost as quickly as the company was seated-no time being permitted fer scenes that were d.sliked by the head of the chunoh-the voice of Brigham Young rang out, loud and confident. Addressing the first wife, he said: Are you willing to give tn4s woman to your husband to be his law ful Wife for time and for all eternity? If you are you will signify it by placing her right hand within the left hand of your husEand.'
 1he broken, wretched Wife reached across the altar, and lifting the delicate hand of the girl With her own work-stiffensd fingers, laid it in the broad outstretched palm of her husband. Thus was the plural marriage consecrated and the holy nst- tuition of Christian wedloek desecrated-in Christian America.
 Long afterward I knew that had wit messed one of the tragedies im what was known among the Mormons as the Refor- ma'don and among the Gentiles as the Reign of Terror
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
TRUE TO LIFE
From the Anniston Hot B

From the AnnlStOn f10t BIdSI.
 That cartoon in the Birmingham Age Herald of yesterday representing Governor Johnston in bed partly covered with few thin sheets of his own construction, his ex- tremities exposed and being attacked by a vicious looking insect called the "universi- ty land deal" while the would-be sleeper calls Justify for more cover," is true to life, and pictures the willy Joseph in an un- enviable position.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
cofFee st. ameys ln Orarantinc

New York, January 12.-The Lanport and Folt line steamer Strabo, loaded with coffee which sailed from Santos December 19, ar- rived at quarantine today. She remained at Santos for 30 days, during which time and during the voyage to this port, there was not a case of sickness among her crew. She will be detained at quarantine for disanfectfon-
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
CAN'T KEEP HIM OUT

From the Troy Messenger. -a
 Senator Morgan will return to Alabama on January 20 to resume his campaign work You had as well try to calm a west ern cyclone in all its maddened fury as to try to keep Morgan out of the senate.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Senator Gear, of Iowa. is in favor of seat personally" This may be a good Iowa reason, but in most states 1t would be con- sidered childish.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Sir Thomas Lipton will not race again for the Americas cup in this century, but he proposes to be on hand in the first year of the next century.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

The withdrawal of MT. Root leaves Cover nor Roosevelt an easy winner of the vice presidential nomination on the Mckinley ticket New York is slated to get it.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

The empty seats at MT. Quay's dinner were very eloquent as we'll as significant
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Persons who have money to shed are pre- paring to shed It in Paris next summer, where every facility for that purpose will be afforded.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Dom Paul, Cecil Rhodes and David B. Hill are out of sight, but all three may yet come to the surface.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

All Tagals may look alike, but Lieuten. ant Gilmore Is convinced they are not al alike.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

The hemp trust is to be broken by opening the Philippine ports, but there is no way in sight to break the other trusts
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Brazil is burning $2,00O,oOO of paper money every week in a brave effort to place her currency on a better basis.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

A poor man in Montana may as well dis miss senatorial aspirations. This much is demonstrated in the Clark inquiry.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Dr. Schenck should keep away from this country, for girl babies are in demand here.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

St. Louis calls Chicago's thirty-three-mil- lion-dollar waterway a ditch.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
BUT THE GIRL Is IN IT

From the San Francisco Chronicle. The shirt waist has been driven indoors in the eastern states, but it still fiourishes in the charming midwinter climate of Cal
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

They treat demagogues differently in France than we do in Alabama. Dema- gogue Deroulede has been exied to Spain for ten years.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

The Spaniards are so well pleased with Governor Woods methods that they are returning to Cuba in large numbers.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Toledo Sam Jones is a candidate for the United States senate. He and Mark would be a remarkable pair.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

The United States has annexed plenty of bubonic plague material along with many undesirable citizens
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

pr. Schenck of pre-Natal mysteries got a great deal of advertising, and he paid for none of 1t.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
ALL DOUBT REMOVED

From the Indianapolis News.
 The opening of Chicago's drainage canal demonstrated that the water of the Chicago river would run.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
SENATOR MoRGAN's SPEECH

St. Louis now calls Chicagos sewage diversion the crime of 1900.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
sANDBAGGED.
Northwestern Em.'ioye Badly Used Up
and Robbed.

Northwestern Ems'iOye Badly Used Up
and Robbed.
AMEs, Dec. 29.-Carl Smith. Of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, who is in the employ of the
Northwestern railroad, was held up on
an east bound passenger train as it
stopped at the railroad crossing in the
west part of Ames. He had been rid
ing most of the afternoon in the same
seat with well dressed stranger who
was very agreeable, and who announc-
ed that he was a travelling man for n
well known dry goods house in Chi
cago. When the train slowed up at q
crossing in the west part of town the
stranger motioned for Smith to go out
on the platform. Smith went out and
had no recollection VI what followed
except that he found himself by the
side of the railroad track half hour
later with his money, ticket to Chi
cago and watch gone. He was badly
bruised about the head, and he sup
poses he was struck by the stranger
with sandbag, as his head was not
cut very deep. He managed to walk
to the Northwestern depot, where the
authorities took care of him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

Dies MONIES, Dec. 25.-Patents have
been allowed upon applications pre-
pared and prosecuted by us Cor inter
esting subjects as follows:
To c. W. Cross, of Grinnell, for an
auxiliary air heater adapted to be con-
nected with q stove IN such u manner
that it will receive aud direct the pro-
duets of combustion and aid in warm
ing and circulating air in q room, as
required TO maintain uniform tenn
perature, by admitting cool air at its
bottom, heating IL and discharging 1t
at its top. An undivided half is as
signed to w. s. Moore Of the same
place.
To ]. Morgan. Of Atlantic, for a
plant planting machine adapted to be
advanced across field by horses to
set out cabbage and tobacco plants in
rows at regular distances apart. A
boy on the machine hands plants in
succession to automatic plant holders
on wheel and as the wheel revolves
it places the plants in furrow opened
in advance of the wheel by furrow
opener and n furrow closer immedi-
ately covers the roots and rollers pack
the ground around the roots. An un-
divided half has been assigned to Z.
Whitney, of Chicago.
Printed matter, consultation and ad.
TTjos. G. ORwIs 4 Co.
Registered Patent Attorneys
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
STARTED HOME.
Lswton's Rsmains Left Manila ON the
Transport Thomas.

Lswton's Remains Left Manila on the
Transport Thomas.
MANILA, Dec. 3i.-The funeral Of
General Lawton was held with impress
sive ceremonies on Saturday. The re-
mains were conveyed from Paco ceme-
terry to the Luneta, to Pasig, thence to
the transport Thomas, which sailed
that afternoon. As the body was re-
moved from the vault in the cemetery
Chaplain Marin read prayers. Then
the body was borne on six-horsed
eaisson which was waiting at the gate.
The funeral procession was composed
Of General Hall and staff, two troops
of the Fourth cavalry, who were with
General Lawton at the time Of his
death; a battery of artillery, the cais-
son covered with flowers; Lawton's
staff on foot; Generals Wheeler, Wat
son, Bates Forsyth, Kobbe and
Schwan, in carriages; naval battalions;
Otis and STAFF; foreign consuls and
members Of the Philippine supreme
court. Native delegations from towns
where Lawton established civil gov
ernments presented wreaths. Crowds
of natives and Americans witnessed
the procession and uncovered as it
rassed. At Pasig the casket was
tran 'ported TO q tug. "taps" were
FOUNDED and prayers offered by Chap
lain Pierce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
FAITH IN BUTLER.
Churchill Says the British Forces Trust
Him Implicitly.


Him Implicitly.
LONDON, Dec. 20. - The morning
Post has received the following from
Mr.. Churchill under the date of Dec.
26, telegraphed from Chieveley Camp,
where he has arrived: IAN ranks
have complete confidence in Sir Red
vers Butler, and there is q stern de-
termination to succeed next time at
all costs. A painful impression was
caused by the announcement OF the
change Of the commandments,
and the soldiers here are resolved to
vindlcate their trusted leader. The
situation nevertheless, is difficult, the
Boer position being one Of extraordi-
nary strength, with high hills lined
tier on tier with trenches and galleries,
rising from an almost unfordable river,
and with smooth plain in front.
The enemy have all the ranges marked
and many powerful guns dominate
the various points of the river, while
the drifts are commanded by converg-
ing musketry fire from probably r..
600 Beers. There are sixteen miles Of
wild, broken country before reaching
Ladysmith, which demands early re-
lief"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
RIsEylTIEs,

Two men held Up the cashier of the
Horseshoe restaurant at Sioux City re-.
Gently and the police have arrested
John Conway. Mike Ward and Tom
burns of Chicago. on suspicion. Sew
eral customers at the tables were in
undated, and made no effort to inter-
fere with the robbers. who secured $50.
The men under arrest say they are
packing house employees.
A recent dispatch says J. L. Jen-
kins, mayor of Central City, and u
candidate before the last republican
convention for representative, was
held to the grand jury in the sum of
$4,000. 1t is charged that he assaulted
his little l4-year.old stepdaughter,
Minnie Williams, and that she was
compelled to fee from the house in
the dead Of night, bare-footed and in
her night-gOwn. to save her honor.
Des Moines dispatch: Articles of in
corporation of the Iowa Sugar COM
pany have been filed for record with
the county recorder. This is the COM
pany that proposes to erect a beet
sugar factory in Des Moines during
the coming year. The incorporators
are John Emery, Fred Hubbell, Robt.
Fullerton, w. Jordan and II. I. Guern-
sey. Mr.. Guernsey is president and
Mr.. Hubhcll secretary Of the company.
The vice president and treasurer are
selected later. The incorpora-
constitute the provisional
&c authorized
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
GEN. MErHuEN REPORTS.
Boers Make Another Attack-Milh
station Established by British.


Doors Make Another Attack-Miik
station Established by british.
LONDON, Dec. 29-From Capetown,
Dec. e7.-Gen. Methuen reports as fol.
lows:
AT $50 yesterday evening, the
Beers on the south side of Magersfon-
tein, opened a very heavy fire tor some
time. This morning the naval brigade
fred at the enemy at the west part Of
Magersfontein, the cavalry brigade
We're reconnoitering in a northeasterly
direction. Lieut.. Masters made an ex-
tended reconnaissance westward and
northward to Enslein and reports all
is well. The farmers were glad to see
our men. They are suffering from
want Of food. have established a
market here where can purchase
fresh milk and vegetables, selling to
the farmers tea and other articles,
which they cannot otherwise purchase.
A heavy rain fell last night"
The latest from Ladysmith:
"The field fertilization would now
Withstand any or anized attack the
enemy is likely to deliver. There is
sufficient food for two months. The
question of forage might be trouble
some, but since the rains there has
been some grazing within the British
lines. There is no horse sickness.
Casualties caused by our shell fire are
increasing and the Beers are reported
as becoming nervous. They fear night
sorties and constantly open heavy
fulisades on imaginary attacks. Ger
man officials have promptly stopped
the Beers from recruiting in Damar-
land. Neither men nor horses are per-
mitted to cross the border"
Gatacre and French report no change
in the situation.
Baden-Powell reports all we'll, De.
cember IL,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
STATE TEACHERs' ASSOCIATION.

Meeting Of the Pedagosuss st Des
Moines Very Interesting.
f.. Dies MONIES, Dec. 2s-The State
Teachers Association had its formal
opening last night, with addresses by
President Freeman II. Bloodgood Of
Vinton and Charles F. Thwing, presi-
dent of Western Reserve University OF
Cleveland, Ohio. The educational
council adopted the final report on the
treatment Of incorrigible and neglect
ed children, recommending the es-
Enlistment Of industrial schools in
every congressional district, and every
county if need be. to which persistent
truants should be sent.
There was sharp passage alarms
between President Gates Of Grinnell
and President Beardshear of the State
Agricultural College in the college Sec
ton over the standard of pedagogic
instruction. President Gates spoke
slightingly of the work done at Ames.
was called to account by President
Beardshear, and then withdrew the
spirit OF his criticism.
Dies MONIES. Dec. 29.-The State
Teachers Association yesterday took
action favoring additional normal
schools, liberal support Of the present
state institutions, compulsory educa-
ton and mandatory provision for a
library in every school. 1t is gener-
ally agreed among educational people
here that the first effort shall be to
support the university, agricultural
college and state normal school and
then to secure another normal school.
The outside colleges were victorious
over the state normal and state uni
versity in the college section, securing
the appointment Of a committee to
confer with the state board of educa-
tional examiners to learn why the
graduates Of the other colleges should
not be granted state certificates and
diplomas, the same rs the graduates Of
the state normal school. Some Of the
sections have decided to reduce the
number Of papers another year and
leave more time for social intercourse.
The complaint is made that there are
too many papers. The attendance has
been 1900, exceeding all previous rec
ords.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 30.-The Iowa
Teachers Association closed yesterday
its most notable session. The need, of
the association, as summarized by C.
E. Shelton yesterday afternoon, are
simplification of organization and
work, wider dissemination of litera-
ture created by the association, and
more united effort to impress upon the
legislature the educational demands of
the state. A resolution was adopted
favoring the passage of law prohibit
ing saloons within five miles OF the
state university. The recommends
tons of the educational council in re-
gard to county and normal institutions
were adopted. They provide that in
situations should be schools'of methods
exclusively, should be be held during
the months of June, July and August,
and should employ only the best in.
structOrs.