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The age-herald., 1900-11-19
NEW RAILROAD
 ABOUT COMPLETE
Track Laying in Stout'S Moun-
 tain Branch Begins
NEW GOAL MINES OPENED
Homeseeker's Excursion Tickets to Tex as and Other Western Points on Sale Tomorrow-The A. c. s.
 Changes Schedule.

w. J. Hutton of the firm of Hutton & Company, railroad contractors, who had the contract for building the Stout's Noun tain road in Blount County, was in the city yesterday. MT Hutton staes that he work of grading the roadbed has been eom- pleted, and the track-laying will begin this week. It Is expected to have the road ready for trains to run over it by December or perhaps earlier.
 The Stout's Mountain line is being built by the Louisville and Nashville road in order to open up l rich coal section here tofore undeveloped by reason of the fact that it had no shipping facilities. It extends from near Hanceville, on the main line of the Louisville and Nashville in Blount County. to Stout's Mountain, six and a half miles distant.
 The Stouts Mountain Mining Company has opened up a coal mine near the ter minous of the road, and will be ready to begin making shipments early in Decem- Der.
 The fall and winter schedules on the Ala bama Great Southern will go into effect next Sunday, November 25 Just what changes, if any, will be made in the pas senger trains are not yet known. No of ficial announcement of the changes in the schedule has been made, but it Is under stood that whatever changes are made will go into effect next Sunday. The homeseekers' excursion rate tickets to points in Texas and Oklahoma and h. dian Territories, by way of the Alabama Great Southern will be on sale tomorrow. It is understood that a large number of persons from Alabama and Georgia will take advantage of the cheap rates to go to Texas and the two territories named on that Occa sion. The Alabama Great Southern will run a through coach by way of Me ridian and Vicksburg to accommodate te thHse who may wish to go to the west at that time.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
In Memory of Oglethorpe.

Savannah, Ga, November 1S-An or ganization of the members of the Sons of the Revolution was perfected last night for the purpose of erecting a monument to Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe, the found- CT of the colony of Georgia. Funds amounting to several thousand dollars are now available for the purpose.
 The Colonial Danes and other patriotic organizations will cooperate. It is pro- posed that the base of the monument. which is to be erected in this city, shall be constructed of a stone from each county as the Washington monument contained a stone from each State.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
ETHICAL CULTURE.
The First Meeting Under Auspices Of
 the l. O. B. B..

The vestry of Temple Emanuel was well filled last night, on the occasoin of the first of series of entertainments under the auspices of the culture committee of the I. O. B. B. There was a carefully pre- pared address by Dr. T. D. Parke on the theme of Morals in the Public Schools, !" and running discussion on the principal points presented by the speaker
 The programme was varied by a recita- ton by Joseph Stern and several musical numbers. The entertainment was much enjoyed and on it's ethical side was sug- munity.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
SPANISH PARLIAMENT.
The Approaching Session Promises to
 be a Lively One.

Madrid, November 1S-The approaching session of the Spanish Parliament promises to be a lively one. Members of the opposl- ton. who are now arriving, intimate their intention to attack the political and eco- nomical programmes of the government All parties appear determined to combat any increase in public expenditure. The op- position leaders will criticize the govern ment for lack of economy and failure to carry out the reforms which are imper- ative if the indebtedness of Spain Is to be liquidated
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
SAW THE SIGHTS.
Knights of Labor Delegates Will be En.
 tertained Tonight.

The delegates to the General Assembly of the Knights of Labor who remained in the city spent most of yesterday sight-see- ing. They went to Ensley in the afternoon and to other points of interest In and near the city.
 Toight they will be entertained by the Board of Trade at a public reception. Among those who are still in the city are General Secretary Treasurer John W. Hayes and Mrs. Hayes, MT. and Mrs. Hicks of New York, former General Workman I. D. Chamberlain of Colorado, MT. Traphagen of Washington, and others
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
The Mail Forwarded.

Brunswick, Ga, November Slowing to a shortage of coal the American mail steamship San Antonio, from Colon, put in here to-day. She carries seventy-three bags of South American mail in charge of Postal Clerk Avery. This mail will be forwarded by Tail to New York.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
WeyIer Denies Statement.

Madrid, November 19.-General Weyler denies the statement published in Paris and cabled to the United States that he had told an interviewer that if he had remained in Cuba he would have busted the Ameri- cans from the island.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
ANIMPORTANTD DIFFERENCE

To make it apparent to thousands who think themselves i'll, that they are not af- fiicted with any disease, but that the sys- tenn simply needs cleansing, Is to bring comfort home to their hearts, as a costive condition is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co, only. and sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
Great Britain'sFlyinq Squadron.

London, November 19.-"There is consid- erable commotion here, " says the Hong Kong correspondent of the Daily Mail ''in consequence of a report that Great Britain intends to send out flying squadron"
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
OpeIika, Ala, and Return,

Rate of one fare and third on certificate plan via Central of Georgia Railway to Opelka, Ala, and return. Account meeting Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons, November 19 and 20 1900. Solon Jacobs Commercial Agent; w. D. Hammet, Travelling Passenger Agent, 1921 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 11-15-5t
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
At the First Baptist Church.

The first of series of meetings was held yesterday at the First Baptist church by Rev. H. c. Risner, pastor of the Baptist church at Roanoke Ala.
 The meetings yesterday were well attend ed and will be held daily at 10.3O a. m. and 7:3O D. m
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
Are you a cigar epicuree
 Try a TeXie.
STRANGERS IN THE CITY

That the Metropolitan Cafe. near Union Depot, is now open ready to serve you. Paul Gill ardoni is there giving special attention to the culinary de- partment, and will make the BEST, and it is the PRETTI- EST Restaurant in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
sGxsaesGSa,
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-"The American Porter'-possesses a mel low flavor peculiarly its own and is un- like any other brew on the market, whether of foreign or domestic production Myer- Marx Company, Wholesale Dealers, Birm- ingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1900-11-19
THE BANK CASHIER
 TOOK ALL THE CASH

(continued From First Page.)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11

reach of the lanai, for the pit-a-pat of
footballs. the swish. of feminine dra-
peries was distinctly heard. Two
dainty, white-robed forms came float
ing into view, and, with changing color.
their hostess suddenly arose and
stepped forward TO meet them. Just
one second of silence interviewed, then,
all grace and gladness, smiles and cor
diality, both her little hands out
stretched. Mrs. Frank Garrison came
dancing into their midst, her sister
more timidly following.
Dear Mrs. Marsden, how perfectly"
kiss, kiss-'deliciousl Yes, this is
the baby sister I've raved 10 you about.
We go right on with the Doric; but 1
had 10 bring her out with me that you
might have just one glance at her.
Why! Mr.. Prime! Why, what could
be more charming than 10 find you
here? And Gov too-you wicked
boy! What won't do to you for never
telling me you we're in Manila? And
Mildred kiss. kiss-despite a pal
pable dodge and heightened color on
the part of the half-daZed recipient.
And you, too. Miss lawrence" Both
hands, but no kiss-one hand calmly
accepted. "Ah, then l know how happy
you are, Mr.. Willie Cray" beaming
arched smiles upon that flushed and
flustered young officer. Then, turning
again to Irvine jeweled arm about the
slim waist of their hostess. TO whom
she chung as though defying any eff
fort to dislodge, yet pleading for pro-
lection. ''WhO on earth could have
foretold that we of all people should
have met out hereof all places? How
long did you say you had been out here?
A week? And of course, dear Mrs.
Marsden has done everything to make
it lovely for you. / should have died
without her" And so the swift play of
words went on. the rapid fire of her
fluent tongue covering the movement
OF her allies and drowning all posi-
bility Of reply. 1t was an odd and try
ing moment Mrs. Marsden, well know
ing. as who in Honolulu did not. of Mrs.
Franks devotion TO the young lieu
tenant. barely six months agone. was
striving TO welcome the shrinking little
scare-faced thing that blindly and
helplessly had drifted in in the elder
sisters wake. The introductions that
followed, after the American fashion,
were as perfunctOry as well-bred wom-
en- can permit. The greetings were al
most solemn, smileless, and, on part
of Mia, fluttering TO the verge of
faint; and nothing but Witches
plucky and persistent support, and the
light flow of airy chat and laughter,
carried her through the ordeal The
two young soldiers stood stiffiy back,
redfaced and black-browed; the father,
palid and cold. could hardly force Kim
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11

self to unbend, yet his lips mumbled the
name Mrs. Frost" as he bowed al
presentation; Miss Prime stood erect
and trembling; Miss Lawrence, VIII
brave eyes but heightened color. Ts
leave at once was impossible; TO re-
main was more than embarrassment.
Most CALAMITY did they battle, Mrs.
Marsden and Mrs. Frank, to lift the
wet blanket from the group and relieve
the strain. Reward came to crown
their efforts in strange, unlooked-for
fashion.
ITO Be Continued
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11

they together, and this, the fifth, had
been spent in sightseeing beyond the
lofty Pail of the northward side. The
20. & o." liner was coming in from
Yokohama even as they drove away;
and as they sat at dinner on the open
lanai. long hours later, it had been
mentioned by their host that the Sedg-
wick. too. had reached the harbor dur
ing the afternoon, and that army peo-
pie were passengers on both liner and
transport. Billy Gray, for one, began
TO wish that dinner was over He was
eager to get the latest news from the
Philippines, and the Sedgwick left Ma
Mia full week behind their slower
craft
did YOU hear VINO came with her?'
he somewhat eagerly asked, "or on the
Doric?" he continued, with less enthu-
siasm.
Il did not" was the answer that
is. on the Sedgwick;" and the gentle
man halted lamely and glanced fur
lively and appealingly AT his wife.
There was that embarrassing, interrog-
ative silence that makes one feel the
futility Of concealment. 1t was Miss
Lawrence who quickly came TO his re-
lief and dispelled the strain on the sit
uation.
4 should fancy very few army peo-
pie would choose that roundabout way
from Manila when they can come di-
rect by transport, and have the ship
TO themselves"
''Well-er-yes; certainly, certain
"" answered the helpless master of
the house. lodging now the warning
and reproach in the eyes of his wiser
mate at the other end Of the table. The
crack of a 'coachman's whip and the
swift beat of trotting hoofs on the
graveled road in front could be heard
as he faltered on. The CLEAN of cab
lights came floating through the north
ward shrubbery. Except of course,
when they happen TO be-er-already,
well, you know, at Hong-Kong or Maya
saki," he lamely concluded.
There was an instant hurried glance
exchanged between Gray and Prime.
Then up spoke in silvery tone their
hostess:
Other officers, you know. are or
dered home. We have just heard to-
day that Col. Frost comes very soon.
His health seems quite shattered. 1
believe-you knew-of them-slightly
that is TO say. Miss Prime, did you
not?" But even with her words she
cast an anxious glance along the dim
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
THE LITTLE MAN.
on Cable Car with
His Bluffs.

The Gilbert avenue car was slowly
sliding down Walnut street to Fifth
one rainy evening lately. 1t was wet
and sOggy on the rear platform. where
several men stood, as usual, thinking
more of their cigars than the comfort
of being inside the vehicle. and every
man looked as irritable as he felt
Every few PAGES a wet umbrella would
be swung around the guard, TO be im-
mediately followed by its owner, who
being a regular patron of the Gilbert
avenue line, knew that if he got stand
ing room on the car he must needs ger
in ahead of the crowd at Fifth and
Walnut. Half way down the block
one of those arrogant. authoritative
individuals so often met with iabbed
his umbrella against Il little man Just
in front Of him, and rudely bumped
him as he scrambled up on the plat
form, growing about people being
SO slow, and asking the little man,
with fine sarcasm, If he was paralyzed.
NO, ! amt" said the small fellow.
who was well dressed and apparently
Scltlltllldu, e DuL SOiHe one etSe VIII
be in about minute He was get
ting red in the faLc as his Moderation
swelled, and glared savagely at the
lordly one. 'DoI't go to jabbing me
with your cheap umbrella, you big
stiff, or I'll smash your face. 7 got
out of your way rs quick as l could.'
The lordly one was plainly sur
prised, as well as bluffed, and hastily
asked the others pardon, not, per-
hGps, for his rudeness, but for under
estimating the small mans spirit.
Yes said the little man, still glar-
ing threateningiy, ''pardon-pardOn.
You're one of those big buffers who
insult people, and then when you're
called you sneak behind excuses
Nc more was said, but everybody
looked admiringly at the little man
and smiled contemptuously at the
lcrdly one, whose arrogance had been
transformed into two-spot humility
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
UNDER THE BAN.
Apostolic Delegate MartineIIf HIT
Decided Against Catholics Be-
longing to the SIaecabees.

Wabash. Ind. May 1O.-MilO Mere
dith, of this city, grand commander
of the Maccabees of Indiana, has been
advised that the Catholic church has
placed the order under the ban. Arch
bishop Martinelh, apostolic delegate.
who has written a letter to the or
binary of this diocese, said the OBJ
legation taken by the MaecaOees Is sc
binding that il comes in conflict with
the duty of the COMMITMENTS loyal
y to the church, and all Catholics
must withdraw from the society. Mr..
Meredith says that so far as concern
ed the present Catholic membership
the new order would have no effect.
In some of the local tents the priests
had forbidden Catholics to remain in
the order. but the members informed
the clergymen that there was moth
ing which was inconsistent with their
religious views and that they would
not leave the order. IL is not expect
ed that a dozen members in Indiana
will be lost on account of the letter.
although the declaration of the arch
bishop. Mr.. Meredith thinks, may de
ter Catholics from joining.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
THE NEW WAR VESSELS.
Favorable Progress in Their Con-
sfructiOn il shown by q state
ment Prepared by HfchbOrn.

Washington, May 1O.-Favorable
progress in the construction of naval
vessels is shown in a statement Just
prepared by Adm. Hichborn, chief Of
the bureau of construction and re-
pair The battleships Kearsarge and
Kentucky, at Newport News; the pro-
tected cruiser Albany, at Armstrong;.
England, and the torpedo boat Colds
borough, building by Aft & ZewiclSer,
are practically completed, less than
one per cent. work remaining 10 be
done. Other vessels nearing COM
pletiOn are the battleships Alabama.
at Philadelphia, 80 per cent; battle
ship Wisconsin, at San Francisco, 81
per cent; the torpedo boat destroyers
Lawrence and Marlborough, at FOure
River, Mass. 90 per cent.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
BRITISH SHIP WRECKED.
Five of Her Crew Saved. But IL is
Feared ID Others, Including the
Captain. Have PeriShed.

Melbourne, May 1O.-The British
ship Sierra Nevada. Capt. Scott, from
Liverpool January IS, for this port,
was totally wrecked outside the
Heads. Five of her crew were saved,
but ii is believed that p others in
Guiding the captain. persisted
The Sierra Nevada was an iron YES
sci. 233 feet long, 37.7 feet beam and
23.6 feet deep of hold. She registered
1,400 tons and was built in 1877 at
Southampton. She was owned by
Thomas, Anderson &, Co.. of Liverpool.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
THE WILD GOOSE.

Athwart a trackless depth that curves
In Gods majestic lines,
We wing q course that never swerves
For man or mans designs.
No need have we for chart by day,
Or compass rude by night
A Mind that made US gives Us way.
And guides our steady flight.
The buildings OF a million hands
Lie growing far below:
Created al proud mans commands.
Whose lust, as well. we know
Be his the earth. Be ours the blue
That wells eternity,
From whence beneath our piniOns true
His SPRAYING home we see.
BE ours q frozen South and North
Unmarried by tread or word:
Where naught Of mildness issues forth.
Nor human voice is heard
And ours the secrets OF the green
That clOaks the wide morass.
where meath a trOpic sun we prcen
Mid wastes OF sedgy grass.
From zone 10 zone, from goal TO goal,
Within a day we fly.
Our limits stretch from pole 10 pole
Our path the bOundless sky.
And when 10 glut your appetites
We yield our bodies. slain.
Know well we've seen q thousand sight.
For which you long in vain.
Edwin J.. Sabin. ia Saturday Evening
Posi-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
QUEER TITLE PAGE.
eratiOns Artful, Amazing and
Appropriate.

A book of extracts from various au-
thors many years ago adopted a pecul-
lar alphabetical and alliterative tit.e
page, on which the contents of the
book were displayed in n most in
genious way. Every line began with 4
successive letter Of the alphabet. upon
which the whole line alliterated in Z
most extraordinary and grotesque fash
ion, as may be seen from these few
examples culled from the mass:
Astonishing anthology from attrac-
tive authors
Broken bits from bulky brains.
Choice chunks from Chaucer to Chan
ming.
Jewels Of judgment and jets of jOeu-
iarity.
Kindlings to keep from the king to
the kitchen.
Magnificent morsels from mighty
minds.
Numerous nuggets from notable
noodles.
Prodigious points from powerful
pens.
Quirks and bubbles from queer quar-
tiers.
Tremendous thoughts on laundering
topics.
Wisps OF wit in a wilderness of words.
Yawnings and warnings for youth
full Yankees.
Zeal and zest from Zoroaster to Tim
merman.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
Guided by Wisdom.

y public notice was given in Lean
ington, England, not long ago, which
seemed 70 indicate that the parish of
st. Pauls had some confidence in its
own perspicacity as well rs an IN
wavering trust in the wisdom of Proyi-
dence. a special prayer meeting win
be held on Saturday next, e hsIe T-o.
eleven o'clock, t. entreat s,-e Lord to
give Us a man Of H. cas- choosing
for the pastor of St. Paurs. Such we
believe me Rev. II. Linton, Of Birken
head TO be youths Communion.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
Wants Annual Reports.

Washington, May Ex-senator Fl
kins has introduced a bill amending
the interstate commerce act so as TO
require the commission to report to
congress annually on the number of
complaints made against railroads,
the cases of unjust discrimination and
of exorbitant rates, the appeals to
the court and the flal determination
of the several cases.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11

Richmond. Va. May 1O.-Miss Lizzie
Van Lew, wEo rendered such con-
spicuOus service TO the federal cause
during the war. is dead. For the aid
she gave Gen. Grant. the latter, when
elected president. made Miss Van Lew
the pOstmistTess of Richmond. This
lady gave substantial aid to the OFF,
GERS who effected their escape from
Libby prison just before the close OF
the war.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
Plague Rapidly spreadine,

London. May 1O.-The Daily Ex-
press publishes series of kilograms
which illustrate the alarming spread
of the bubOnie plague, which is raw
ishing the shores of the Red sea. is
rapidly increasing at Hong Kong,
where there have been % cases in PC
days, and spreading into additional
towns i'm Australia.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
A Pretty Old Horse.

Rev Frank Gunsaulus at one time be-
Geved that his parish work would be made
much easier for him if he possessed a horse
on which TO ride from place 10 place, So he
determined 10 purchase one. Now Wha-
Rev Mr. Gunsaulus didn't know about
horse would ill a large volume, and as might
have been expected be tell into the hands Of
the phIlistines. He saw nothing wrong with
the horse, however. He had told the man Of
whom he bought it that he was not used to
riding, and 50 wanted a quiet animal. and ir
TINS respect, at least, the horse fully came
up 20 the requirements. One day Rev mr.
Gunsaulus' father came 10 visit him. ana
the horse was proudly shown 20 him. Gun
sau.us pere looked the horse over carefully.
W ell, Frank he said, az last, che isn't
much on looks, IS hey'
No answered Frank, but then. you
know, father, the Saviour rode horse That
was anything but handsome"
Yes, I've heard that. said the old man
retiectively. Frank, he added, suddenly.
you've got a treasure. III bet this is the
same horse. '-Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
Laying a Germnn Cable.

Emden. Germany, May 1O.-The
steamer Britannia has laid ia miles
of the new German cable TO connect
Emden with Fayal. Azores. The
steamer Anglia will lay the deep sea
section towards Fayal
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
Colombian Revolution Extended.

Washington, May lot seems i'm
possible 10 get cable reports as TO the
actual state Of affairs in that part OF
Colombia affected by the revolution
but the last mail advices received
here make it evident that the revolu-
ton has extended far beyond its orig
inal limits and is now a very serious
menace TO the existence of the pres
ent Colombian government.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11

Washington. May 1O.-Maj. Charles
F. Powell. in charge of river and har-
Dor improvements in West Virginia,
has annulled the contract with Con-
tractor Macdonald for the construc-
ton of locks and dams on the MonOn-
gahela river.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
Col. PcttIt ON Trial.

Manila, May "A cOurt-martial.
composed of Gen. Hall (presiding).
Gen. Grant and several colonies. con-
vened at Manila TO try Col. Petit on
the charge of delivering a Filipino
prisoner TO the local authorities at
Gamboangang. with the result that
the prisoner was Immediately DO
loed
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
sociaI Grnvitation.

Returned Tourist-What became of
that fool. Saphead, who had more
money than he knew what to do with =?
Business Mani don't remember
him. Was he much Of Il fool?
Perfectly idioJic."
81 presume be has dropped into so
ciety."-N. Y. Weekly.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
Nothing bat Draw and Paint.

Visitor hear you've had the cele-
brated Mr. Abbey, the artist, staying
with you down here.
Proprietor of d-Fashioned sInn-
Yes, SIR; and he be the LATEST man |
ever come across. He do nothing but
dror and paint I'll day.-Phil Mays
Album
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-05-11
an Advnnce Grnnted.

Pittsburgh. May 9.-The briclzlay-
ers' strike has been officially declared
of. All idle men resumed work Tues
day at the advanced wage of 50 cents
an hour.