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The age-herald., 1900-09-24
NO PLACE FOR Us

From the Boston Post.
 If the Kaiser insists upon having the heads of the Empress and Prince Tuan be- fore he will treat for peace with China, the only thing for the United States to do is to get out of the mess as quickly as possi- ble, make is own terms with the Chinese government on it's own account, and let t.-e European powers settle their affairs as they may. The complications that must ensue, the fighting that must follow in sistence upon such a demand, are matters in which the United States cannot afford to be mixed up
 It begins to look as if none of the DOW China. Every indication is that of con- tinuous or at least prolongned occupation And this latest demand of Germany, if insisted upon, will mean the indefinite postponement of all negotia tions The Kaiser holds as preliminary to entering upon diplomatic relations with the Chinese government that those persons must be delivered up who have been proved to be the original and real instigators of the outrages against international law which have occurred at Pekin-" This, as Min ister Wu points out, cannot be done. It effectually stops the whole business, with a fight in prospect.
 The interests of the United States are not to be furthered by going into this af- fair. Pekin is no place for us.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIaMs

From the Masonic Herald.
 The brethren of Alabama will learn with regret of the disappointment of their be- loved Grand Master B. Dudley Williams, in his aspirations for Congress. He would have graced the high position and reflected honor not only upon the Fourth district but upon the entire state. There seems to be no doubt but that an overwhelming ma- jority of the Democrats of his district de- sired him to represent them and would have so expressed themselves had an op- portunity been granted them, in primary, but this was denied them. The Herald has nothing to do with politics nor political methods. But knowing Grand Master Will jams as we do, we are sure his defeat, un- der the circumstances, only strengthens him in the love of his brethren and the devotion of his hosts of true friends.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Women, wine and fortune are ever changing
 Some men seem to go through life on bluff alone.
 alike when checked.
 The aristocratic dentist should be man of excellent extraction.
 The pneumatic tire ought to make a suc- cess as tacks collector
 Never judge man by his relatives-they are not of his own selection.
 Many people are spoiled by success be- cause the spells belong to the victor.
 It is the desire of every woman to live long, but no woman wants to look old.
 No man can avoid his own companfon- ship, so he would best make it as good as possible.
 Ignorance may not be bliss, but 1t Is sometimes money in the county officials pocket.
 When the wrinkles on mans feet will UGH HIS age, Cue pumps On HIS ueau VIII lu- dicate his talent.
 To lose by ones own ignorance or care 1essness is more mortifying than to lose by the dishonesty of another.
 An Ohio man recently hanged himself be- cause his wife refused him a dime to get a drink He set a good example to men who, under similar circumstances, jaw their wives and kick the cat across the back yard.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
The Chinese Settlement.

The United States has notified the pow CTS through the answers to the German and Chinese notes that negotiations will be entered into at the earliest possible mo- meut for a settlement with China, and that in the mean time, Minister Conger has been instructed to arrange with the duly constituted authorities of the Chi nese government the preliminaries to a final settlement.
 The refusal of the State Department to accede to the propositions of Russia and Germany and the determination to act in- dependently will have the effect of forcing the other powers to act, however much they may desire to delay matters
 It Is clear that both Germany and Rus sia were tmpeiIed by selfish motives in putting forth their propositions which if
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
CHANGING OF MARES

From the Savannah News.
 It is rather remarkable how many public men we know under names that have been curtailed or otherwise changed from those under which they were christened. Joaquin Miller, the poet, is really Circinnatus Heine Miller. Grover Cleveland elimina ted Stephen from his name when he entered politics. Henry Irving is not named Irv- ing at all, but Brodrib. Rudyard Kipling began life with Joseph in his name, but got tired of 1t. Bret Harte shed the name of Francis as he would q coat on a hot day. Austin Dobson thought the name of Henry was superfuity, hence dropped ft The custom of changing names Is especial ly favored, it seems, among authors and actors.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
MUSIC

Merchant of Venice, Act V, Scene 1.
 Lorenzo-
 How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this
 bank!
 Here we will sit and let the sounds of
 music
 Creep into our ears; soft stiffness and the
 night Become the touches of sweet harmony. Sit, Jessica- Look how the floor of heaven Is thick inlaid with patines of bright gold. There's not the smallest orb which thou
 behoId'st
 But in his motion like an angel sings, Still Qufring to the young-eyed cherubins Such harmony is in immortal souls; But whilst this muddy vesture of decay Doth grossly close it in, We cannot hear it. I am never merry when hear sweet
 music.
 The reason is. your spirits are attentive; For do but note wild and wanton herd, Or race of youthful and unhand1ed colts, Fetching mad bounds, believing and neigh ing loud, Which Is the hot condition of their blood. If they but hear perchance a trumpet
 sound,
 Or any air of music touch their ears, You shall perceive them make a mutual
 stand,
 Their savage eyes turned to modest gaze, By the sweet power of music; therefore
 the poet
 Did feign that Orpheus drew trees, stones and Hoods, Since naught So stochish, hard and full of rage at- r.- But music for the time doth change his nature.
 The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concords of sweet sounds,
 Is fit for treasons, strategems and spells; The motions of his spirit are dull at night And his affections dark as Erebus, Let no such man be trusted.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
THE CUB AN ELECTIONS

From the Boston Herald.
 The Cuban elections. as far as they have been heard from, seem to have resulted in the choice of men as delegates to the constitutional convention who have pro- nounced views in favor of an independent government In the island. The co1ored men are said to be largely represented in it, and also those who were concerned in the uprising against Spain. Several able men
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
ACTS CONTRADICT HIS WORDS

From the Columbus co. Press-Post.
 At last, in his letter of acceptance, Mo- Kin1ey makes a few feeble protestations against trusts. If these pretensions are sincere, why does he not appoint an Attor- ney General who will enforce the law against these monopoIfes; why does he in- sist on their being protected in their rob- bery of the people. and why does he exalt q trust baron as the supreme dictator of his policy and patronage?
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

fuence may have an effort in mederating the tone of those of an extreme disposition toward separating from the United States It looks. however, as though the proposi- tion to continus the authority of the United States in questions affecting the foreign relations of Cuba might encounter strenuous opposition in the convention
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
Killed His Rrafher

Crockett, Tex, Sept. 2s-Jack and Joe Ashmore, two brothers who lived fourteen miles east of Crockett, had a difficulty over an old buggy and Joe Ashmore was killed knife was used. Jack Ashmore was ar rested, brought here and jailed
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

retired. having emphatieally declared that he will not oppose the reelection of United States Senator Pettus. thereby displaying worthy political wisdom and shutting of much nonsenicaI sabbIe, will now refrain, Democrats hope, from delivering what are practically Mckinley speeches in the Eighth district A prominent Democrat suggested yesterday that State Campaign Chairman Smith would do well to intimate to the illustrious s1ittIe old Joe'' that Dem oerabs are actually trying to defeat PFesi- dent Mckinley for what they consider good national reasons
 It seems that the general public is puz- zled somewhat by the phrase constantly repeated in the newspapers, 'regimental markers" As 1t appears it is quite meaningless. and therefore silly. yet it occurs fin what is virtually United States official language. The words actu- ally refer to mineral shafts or blocks or boards placed on battlefelds of the war between the States to mark the positions of the different regiments engaged in bat tie. Hence "regimental markers" singu- 1arly inapt description. Regiment marks would have been much less ridiculous.
 That explanation, written at the request of many readers of the Age-HeraId, will partially explain this:
 Atlanta, Ga, Sept. Ex-Governor Cand- Ter has appointed the commission to repre- sent Georgia at the inspection of the regf- mental markers recently placed In position by the United States government"
 Formerly there were men called mark ers'' in the militia, whose business it was to place flags at certain points for militia to drill by; but it is doubtful if there were any .'regtmental markers.' only companies or battanons using markers This was true also of schools the students of which were drilled according to military tactics: and 1t may be so still. And possibly there are regimental as well as company markers" at West Point
 Former Gov. Thomas Goode Jones of Montgomery is at the Morris.
 A very pretty Birmingham story is told of a very pretty young girl who was romanticaIIy and happily married recent ly. Just before the little wedding party were to face the clergyman, something was said about ice cream, the weather being warm.
 Shall we have ice cream first or get married first?" she asked innocently.
 Get married frstr' urged the happy and handsome bridegroom.
 His view prevailed, and they stood before the clergyman
 Have you two seriously considered the important step you are about to take?" asked the clergyman, solemnly.
 For a moment. there was no answer, and then the little bride, her face turned down. ward in rosiest bIushes, said timidly:
 Maybe Jack has; but 1 hadn't thought much about it.''
 The grave clergyman spoke some wise words of counsel, and then in formal phrases named the two husband and wife. Brief congratulations were spoken, and then the radiant little bride touched her husbands arm and said:
 "Now let's have the ice cream!"
 There is poem in that!
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Efforts from phonographs are now call ed canned oratory. It is more tiresome but not quite so deadly as canned roast beef was in the war with Spain.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Field Marshal Count von Waldersee Is slowly masqueradinS to the front, follow ed closely by his porcelain bath tub and seven-room house.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Adlai Stevensons letter of acceptance will complete the literature of the cam paign-
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Russia's taking ways in China are well matched by Germany. Both are land greedy, and mean mischief, and yet MT. Mckinley has made them our partners.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

The Mobile Register speaks of a fire in Ensley City. Jefferson County. Yes, that is correct It is an outlying ward of Great CT Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

The Galveston calamity is a sad wind up of a century of wars and horrors.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

A city whose trade is $40,0O0.O0o a year and whose bank clearings are s14O,OO0,0OO year, cannot be spared This is Calves ton
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

If woman suffrage is to be adopted, then we must accept the matinee politicians.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Indianapolis makes the sunbonnets of the country but Philadelphia holds the record in shirt waists for males.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Count von Waldersee is spectacular warrior. He never misses chance to wear his showiest uniform.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Mark Hanna tells the Republicans their party is in danger in New York and h. diana, and they fork over at once.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

The price of coal in New York City has been marked up two dollars a ton, and the operators have large reserve supply of it.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Fifty-one thousand young women are needed in Chicago to balance up the popu- lation
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

lot of over-confdence for cash contribu- tious
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Carny Vanderbilt is excused from run ming for office while he keeps up his cam paign contributions
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

The country is affected with hurricanes and spellbinders, and it does not know which is the worse.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Cool operators prefer to have strikes come on after they have stocked up for the winter trade.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Omaha should have annexed South Oma- ha, which had stolen its people.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

The Sultan of Turkey should follow the Duke of Manchester through the bankrupt cy courts.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Dom Paul and the new Boer commander are two men who do not know when they are beaten.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Julian Hawthorne is wanted in Galveston and in the hard coal region. He is between the fire and the deep blue sea.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
MAINE MAKES ANOTHER CLAIM

MAINE MAKES ANOTHER CLAIM From the Lewiston (nfe) oJurnal.
 The latitude cente. the country, or midway point between the equator and the north pole, is through the hamlet of North Perry, Me.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
ROBSON INTERVIEW

Eleven Presidential candidates are doom- ed to defeat anyway.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Gen. Joseph Wheeler, c. s. A.. U. s. A..
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

story is told of a sea captain who was usually drunk. The mate. who was teetotaler. one day. in writing the ships log, put in the following sentence: "The captain has been drunk all day." The next day the captain wrote the log with the following comment: "rhe mate has been sober all day"
New-York tribune., 1900-04-22

gencies. and how progress is for morality
and humanity. BY this interchange Of expert
ences II is hoped to stimulate the interest or
Christians all the world. Mission work Is
conducted on larger scale than ever be-
fore. but IL is hoped that the Conference Will
mark a general advance in every branch OF the
work.
II is not improbable that one result will be
the starting Of a movement for cooperation in
foreign lands and the elimination Of redundant
missions in one field. The Protestant foreign
missionary societies of the world spend about
$4,000 600 year to advance their work. That
is exclusive Of money expended on missions In
England and America. Every cent Of this vast
sum is used TO convert non-Chrstians to Chris
fianity.
THE GREAT PROBLEM NOW.
The great problem now is how to get money
and then how to get the greatest portion Of
every dollar to the non-Christian whom it is
desired to convert. Al present 1t is said 81
cents on the dollar actually reaches the heathen
It is hoped by some that the eight cents. or
cost OF administration, may be much reduced by
combination.
I'VE hope to advance our work by greater or
garization." said a member. I'VE shall do this
by cooperation, by combination. We shall
adopt all the good features Of the trusts and
Of their bad ones. For instance, there are
three Congregational missionary societies now.
We hope to make them into one
The delegates want 1t distinctly understood
that this Conference is not intended to pass laws
take any binding action whatsoever.
There were two preliminary sessions of the
Conference yesterday. Its real business will not
begin until tomorrow. Both were held in Car
negie Hall. The first one began at 2:3o p. m.
Its purpose was TO welcome the delegates. The
Rev. DR.. Judson Smith did this and ex-Presdent
Harrison, the presiding officer of the Con-
ference. responded There were several other
addresses. In the evening Norris K. Jesup pre-
sided a formal reception for the delegates
President Mckinley and Governor Roosevelt
welcomed them in behalf of the Nation and
State respectively and again ex-President Harri-
responded.
There will be no session to-day or next Sun
day. More than six hundred churches in this
city and its vicinity invited delegates to fill their
pulpits to-day, and about half of these will have
their wishes gratifed.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-22

the conquest of the earth is the great mission
All else is less And is time also for each charcn
to support two pastors for the thousands al
home and one for the myriads abroad. For such
result missionaries turning longing eyes toward
this Conference. There is glory in the thougnt
that, though Christ might have done it all Himself
He yet lets every help. And can we ever pray,
Thy kingdom come without taking hold to make
Il come? We missionaries distant watch towers
seeing the millions of the enemy and the strength
of their buwarks and knowing that we are but
few. still hear the voice: Not by might, nor by
power, but by my spirit. saith the Lord
THE REPORT READ.
DR.. Chamberlain was followed by Robert z.
Speer, who read the report of the Rev. DR.. s. L.
Baldwin, secretary of the Conference Committee.
This report dealt with the work which had been
done In getting ready for the Conference. 1t
laid among other things that there were present
at the Conferen ,e about $3.50 delegates and 100
missionaries and called attention to the con-
venences for delegates These included free
stenographers and typewriters. the use of writ
ing rooms. a checkroom. refreshments served
daily, and Conference postOffice.
Following this report and the Benediction by
DR.. Ellinwood of New York, ex-President Har-
rison held a reception. at which all the foreign
missionaries had an opportunity to shake hands
with him. They showed the keenest delight at
chance to greet a former President and Union
General.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-22
GREATEST NEED OF FOREIGN FIELD.

Hours for devotional exercises assigned. The
greatest need of the foreign field is a revived re-
consecrated and unified home church. And this
conference Will be fruitful and successful in pro-
j hope, much prayer for outpOuring OF Gods
THE gigantic engines that driving forward a
material development being speeded as never
before The Gin OF the hammer and the axe. and
the hum Of wheels have penetrated the abodes of
Is strenuous-the boy is started IN his school upon
the rl,n and the pace Is often slackened until
the painting falls into his grave.
II is 70 a generation thus intent-to generation
,Iied science-fhat God IN His Word and by the
preacher says: All these are worthy only. and in
rronarffon as they contribute 10 the regeneration
~ mankind Every invention. every work every
man every nation. must day TO this
weighing platform and be appraised.
To what other end il all this stir among
this increase of Knowledge That these great
agencies NAV be put in livery and lined up IN the
halls of wealth 10 make life brilliant and soft; or
become the dociIe messengers Of "a counting house
or a stock exchange; the swift couriers OF
tending armies: the courierS who walt In the
halls of science TO give glory the into whose
hand God has given the key to one OF His mys-
teries Do all these great inventions. these rush
ing intellectual developments, exhaust their min
tsirv lu the makDe of rich and the reinforcing
prophets forerunners They will find a herald's
voice; there viii be anDunciation and corona
fion
The first results be the stimulation OF a
material production and fsrcer struggle for mar
xefs Cabinets as well trade chambers are
and of men ss producers" and consumers" We
now seldom have cf succession or for mere
political dominion Places strategic primarily
from the commercial standpoint Colonies are
New-York tribune., 1900-04-22

states aud by Governor hoasrtelt ta tair s.rts
terence. if seemed tl ar H..r' =.
these furtfer -rrf.sustu urnf Narf ifHs.t' ~ -.
opportunity to -ay some tt~- CONS utr
about Ihs United states II..Hr .f.f l. e's-+
bc appropriate fof M r' lutI.F. .l ..1t .ti
remark luul recently fhfre nr ,' Nt.' r
an opinion abroad tlIf fr NATION Nt . ~ e.~l
90 talking good t.II lt."t nsIss.t.f .lA IS.
fuere seened to he on iuUfrs-ou tlti ta.-s ~
virtues iu rlr Amtr.... character tHfr. e-.
lacking thnt tra.t uf -eIt-7 7rpre-IHrtru wfta -.
u1discriIrinatiur gcraaEs fFf p.fH-.1 f' --" -
I.auEhfrr.f -.
Ladies End Ornti~utr fn your nsnsf a. 90 80
gates who have come from Gar RTl uftf -
Conference. / return t1 thr irr.lf-Ut sf ne ~
States hearty thanks f'r ni- HrrrFnrr erf ~.
night Perhaps some 20 oar fHr-.sn -arrt ~
nCcustomea to The display rf resala anl y .r.f
20 trUwnFts upon thF aUIHHrtr|r HL .''.l "a
executives at RI public fuut rt1u. En tff fr.
this country can thrrs be- ans bins w'f" :. ~. .--
majestic than tho simple pfesture nf aH = -
President here to-niEnt. tAtpt. .fr' l." ~ go
quite prepared. sir t-ldrcseirE if.e.lr.l -. -
lew a. hear - yaur osslr, tn Uf here I'-l 80.
cause Voa ere known ty lour fellow .'.t
Christian gentleman " .- nature. f1Hf f'- 49,
extend to tho deleEate~ vsur -yrnnafn' aH ut.'Is
has part WITH them iH tlt -tttl.h -f ti-r-
kingdom but tt was l.1f -.f. taft 'n- ~
led leave those duties N..-- -
Ia 90
New-York tribune., 1900-04-22
Jersey Gentraps Atlantic City SDecior-.
New 3.-Hour Express.

Leaves foot Liberty street $50 p M South
Ferry Is p NJ arriving Atlantic city o 45 p NJ
Hsnrniag leaves Atlantic city al 2 10 =. M arriving
Sew York 2 p. n. Tickets are good for a stop
al lakewood
New-York tribune., 1900-04-22
OBLIGED To PAUSE

Here General Harrison had to PAUSE "'e
enough Tor The audience to erioy hsAi'
Inurh. az a recent Characterization ~ ne da'.~
- the President were apparently frssa /" -
mind. OF these present ja-t night. C'n'ina'@s
the spt aker said
But whtrh CutIes ,og ana su1w are aiAr -
gEd rNhaustiug. ana cypress pf tcH fi'r -
Or. active sympathy Or thr u. .tsINitit .~-..r
meut. uf course Dc Wu- ro tFrusIr Tor ''.t's r.
Kuost4riT Co come down from NIDHuN .ll.N ~
like Ert away from Albany. IuttAins ..,.-h. n
ustale Trustworthy accounts of thr @tni 'i.l,. -
the prvsg. uf whom We have many Win ~ -
Hy not iufrelurntiy comes unWu tr.n tl.-t,.ri
th- EtFpa-e ut having Duusultafinrr tira - q -
iir .vl.vu himself Df "a trW minutes " ..-.rf
-pther before came into thts room n ~. -. -
lrt fn.ut O. certain matter uo deubf e.e-t \. n
heart. aud when bad given nim nv gti. sns-
- q. Well that's What was gstng o. ~ 81
WAY. rv matter What sou said t-tasn.ft "a
thinA 2 waa harpS in having views that e'i"N
VITA chose - tht Governor -. ass
0 tNinA YOU can s~e she ,ruth - to Nnat rs. - IA
Said th .ut missionary worN. Ny nl-ftt ss-~..rs
him has bten that hc has ga--iou Ter the -
In, olN trouble ever had With him 49, IA
will remember thar te has sa'd nc Vas "..s -
suuosjiratyl was tcat lF wanted to Nut =. -
TO au she evil la the world between suht
sunset. laughter Hr wanted 90 So -
quick t.1 perhaps uttie too cvuSerNa ~ a.
slow. OuJ there g. uothinz tu complain ~ Il
wore both aiming al the same end. an Pvsp-
o. have M person with us Tonight such NT
plon % the right as the Governor -. as-
Mr. Chairman. these personal greetings ar