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The age-herald., 1900-03-12
Captured theF I overs of Jameson

As time passed, Cronje rose in rank. and when the Jameson raid occurred, in the closing days of 1895, he was placed in the responsible position of commander of the Boe- force which was sent to head if of. This he did most effeotually and again earned the detestation of the British by his relentless dealings with filibusters. Cronje rounded up Dr. Jameson and his followers in the little village of Dornkop. He had no artillery, but his whole force was armed with rifles, and was made up of first class marksmen. By their commando CTS orders the Boes picked off the British artillerists, thereby rendering their guns useless, and bringing the raid to a prema- ture close.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
A Fatalist in Battle

The animus of this description is mani- test, but it is equally manifest that there is some substantial foundation for the per- sonal description of the hero Of Dornkop. Before the surrender an incident occurred which revealed the fatalistic creed to which Cronje pins his faith. When the Outlets were whistling rather too loudly around the spdt where the Dutch com mander was seated, field cornet suggested that he retire ito a more sheltered place.
 'No," said Cronje, q am in the hands of God, and if I have to be shot I shall be hit just as soon in one place as in an other"
 His creed is as mereiless as it is fatal. lstic, and the man is utterly relentless, even If not unscrupulous. as his enemies have charged, in all his dealings with the Toes of his country and of his race. He IS as brave as he is burly, and as a tacti- elan in guerrilla warfare is not surpassed even by his old mentor, "siim Piet''. Jou- bert, himself.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
HEALTHY AMERICANIsM
rom the St. Louis Republic.

fTOln the st. LOUIS RepuDllc
 It is an honest and wholesome faithful ness to American spirit which leads such republican newspapers as the Chicago Times Herald and the Washington Post to warn President Mckinley in all frankness of the threatened appalling cost of his sur render of this same American spirit
 Not for a moment may 1t be believed that the Chicago Times-Herald relished that performance of duty contained in it's nlaln confession of the presidents sin of on,is- sion in failing ito stand firmly by his de- claration that we are bound to admit Porto Rico to free trade with the rest of the United States. No more could it have en- joyed telling the president of his sin of commission in distinctly repudating that declaration and using his personal lnnA- once to secure the passage of the Porto Rico tariff bill.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
THE CHOIR INVISIBLE

By George Eliot. o.
 Oh! may I join the choir invisible
 Of those immortal dead who live again
 In minds made better by their presence; live
 In pulses stirred to generosity
 In deeds of daring rectitude in scorn
 For miserable aims that end with self,
 In thoughts sublime that pierce the night
 like stars,
 And with their miid persistence urge mans
 search
 To vaster fssues So to live is heaven;
 To make undying music in the world,
 Breathing as beauteous order that controls With growing sway the growing life of man.
 So we inherit that sweet purity For which we struggled. failed, and agon- ized With widening retrospect that bred despair. Rebellious flesh that would not be subdued, A vicious parent shaming still it's child, Poor anxious penitence, is quick dissolved; Its discords, quenched by meeting harmon les, Die in the large and charitable air. And all our rarer better truer self That sobbed religiously in yearning song, That watched to ease the burthen of the world, Laboriously tracing what must be, | And what may yet be better-saw within A worthier image for the sanctuary, And shaped 1t forth before the multitude Divinely human, raising worship so | To higher reverence more mixed with love | That better self shall live till human Time | Shall fold its eyelids, and the human sky l Be gathered like scroll within the tomb Unread forever. This is life to come, Which martyred men have made moro glorious
 For us who strive to follow. May reach That purest heaven, be to other souls The cup of strength in some great agony, Enkindle generous ardor, feed pure love, Beget tine smiles that have no cruelty Be the sweet presence of a good diffused, And in diffusion ever more intense. So shall join the choir invisible
 Whose music is the gladness of the world.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY

General P. A Cronje is described as a that has been said of him be true, he is of a different type from Kruger and Jou- bert says a writer in the Philadelphia Telegraph These two men, uncouth in ap- scribed gentlemen in their general bear ing and manners. Cconje, on tine other hand has the appearaene, and if what is said Of him by his English detraetors be even in a measure Grue, the habits and manners Of a savage. He Is a heavy, thick-set man of stoid countenance, with bushy eyebrows stern, set mouth, scarce 1y concealed by a grizzled mustache. and dark, thick beard streaked with gray. As he appeared on one historic occasion-the capture of the Jameson raiders in January 1S96-he was thus described by an Eng lishman who was present, and must be taken as prejudiced:
 At the head of the advancing horde rode a burly figure dn dirty slouch hat, stopping in his saddle, unclean and un- kempt, everything about him betokening neglect; the wretched-lool1ing, -ungroomed horse, the anticipated saddlery, the rusty steel, everything. Yet one could see that his was the master mind directing the hordes which were gradually enveIoping the unfortunate body of men lying at their mercy. In arrogant, truculent tones he dic- tated the terms of surrender
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
HE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
Plaque in San Francisco.


 From southern China-1iong Kong. in kact-the plague has spread to Manila, Honolulu, and possibly to San Francisco. Two suspicious cases have occurred in the aast-named city, among its Chinese popu- nation; and whether the scientific inquiry finds thaIt the deaths resulted from the bu- benic plague or otherwise, it is plain the port is in constant danger. Chinamen are constantly arriving there despite the laws, and communication is sufficient to bring the germs of the disease. The real prob- nem before the country relates to its stop page in San Francisco. and the health au- thorities, state, federal and local, are study ing it.
 The disease is very ancient It covers the entire historical period, or at least the Chinese era In connection with it there are of course many disputed questions, some contending that "the black death, D 'EliRSh hSdHiy Europe III Ine Fourteenth century, was distinct disease; but the best evidence goes to show that 1t was the disease from the vile Orient in virulent form. partly perhaps because of vile conditions in the lands to which the germs had been carried. Like nearly all disease it is primarily and essentially the fruit of filth and low conditions. The over crowded and unspeakably foul countries of the far east inflict one disease after another upon the world. Yellow fever is about the only epidemic those countries is American, and il declines to be trans planted.
 Surgeon General Sternberg of the United States army has described the disease in the Geographic Magazine for March The buboes that go with it are inflamed glands in the groins or armpits, or elsewhere. These may or may not suppurate There are three forms of the disease. In the mild form there is little pain or fever, and the buboes do not break out, but grad ually disappear No one who has this form of the disease dies from it. In its usual form chilly sensations are the first warning Of its coming, then follow fever, lack of vigor. pains in the back and limbs. The buboes follow quickly, and In a week S time they are discharging carbuncles and bolls are thrown in. Death is not infre- quent. In the third form death comes be- fore buboes can be formed. It may come in a few hours from the first warming. None recover from the third form of the disease.
 The appearance of the disease in San Francisco would by no means mean that it would spread over the country. It would be oombarded so vigorously, it would likely die out, but Chinatown would be very un- happy while the war against the disease was going on.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Airs" to a woman mean another wom- ans manners.
 The way of the transgressor is hard, un- less the other man can't help hiMsek.
 Love a woman all you want to, but if you want her to love you never love her al, she wants you to.
 You never hear of a woman trying the faith cure on her dog; she always saves 1t for her baby.
 Love Is like sarted almonds; you don't want much unless you can have plenty to drink afterwards.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
Dirmingham's Success

From the Alabama Home.
 The people of the state have great ad- miration for Birmingham and the pluck of her people. People who were over there last week tell us the Mardi Gras carnival was a big success; that the town was full of people and the occasion a most enjoy able one. At which we all rejoice, espe- cialy the newspapers, who will now hope to get their pay flor the State Fair adver- tsing.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
Rantist Parsonage Burned

From the Clanton Banner.
 Fire on Friday evening last destroyed the Baptist parsonage at VeGNbena, burning it down Ito the ground. It was about dinner time, and the fire started from some de- feet in the f1ue. Part of the furniture was saved, but it was found impossible to get all of it out of the burning building. The church also caught but by dint of hard work 1t was saved from destruction, al- though it was damaged to the extent of about $150
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
Work for the Town Cart

From the Prattville Progress.
 The town should place clay on all the sidewalks at once, and as soon thereafter as possible place it on all the streets. This work, if begun and worked at consistently, from now until the town was completely gone over, 1t would be easy to keep the streets in good condition. The town al- ready has cart and mule, and it is one of the best ways of keeping them em- pioyed.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
Cotton Mill at AHenyi1le
From the .Ausauya News.

From the Aufauga NeWs.
 MT. J. T. Floyd, who is busily engineer ing the new cotton mill that is to be built at Allenville in the near future, left last night flor some of tine eastern cities in the interest of the new miH. When he returns our people will, no doubt, be gladdened with the information that all arrange ments have been perfected for the con struction of the mill at once
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
Would-be-School Teachers Unprepared
From the Vernon Courier.

From the Vernon Courier
 Monday and Tuesday Were examination days for teachers. Sixteen entered, but nine withdrew before they completed the ex- animation. The questions asked were much harder to answer than anticipated. Those who withdrew will put in some good time studying during the next three months and try the June examination
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

Eugene V. Debs Is now in the presidential running. AS the candidate of the social democrats he heads a movement that has not much present in 1t. burt a great deal of future.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
Death Of a Young Educator
From the Franklin Times.

From the Franklin Times
 The many friends here of Charley Rober- son heard with deep and sincere sorrow of his death, last week. MT. Roberson was county superintendent of education of Law renee county, where he was deservedly very popular. He was about 2S years old, un- married and died at the home of Mrs. Nor wood, near Landersville, where he was teaching school when stricken with typhoid fever.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
A FEW CANDIDATES

From the DeKalb Times.
 So far only thirty-two citizens of DeKalb have signified their intention e8 asking office at the hands of their citizens. Twen- ty-eight of these are democrats and only four are republicans. Probably there are more or will be- but they have not as yet announced 1t publicly in the county newspa-
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

From the Marion Standard.
 The fact that Tomlinson carried his point with the Jefferson county committee against Johnstonis opposition shows that the governor must be losing or has lost his grip on Jefferson.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
Art Teacher from Blrmlngha m

From the Fayette Sun.
 Miss Alice Rumph, who has been art teacher in the college here. has rendered her resignation, which has been accepted. Miss Hill, of Birmingham, has ben elected to fill the position. Miss Rumph has been so fortunate as to receive present in the form of a trip to Europe, where she will further pursue her studies.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
From the Huntsville Mercury.

From the HuntSViIIe IMercury.
 Colonel Tomlinson made a Init when he asked Congressman Stalings why he had not been to Washington to help his col leagues defeat dhe Porto Rican taniff bill. Here is another case of using one office to help get another.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

MT. Quay's charming personality has won over Senator Carter. of Montana. Montana men are not usually hooked in that way. The personality Is generally stuffed in the key hole
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
WITH THE EDITORS
 OF THE STATE PRESS
Alabama Loses a Good Singer

From the Opelika Post.
 Miss Mamie Harrison left Wednesday for Richmond, Va. She has accepted the posi- ton of first soprano in the choir of one of the largest Methodist churches in the city of Richmond. It is needless to say that congregation is richly favored in the musical line.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

In the present condition of roads and sidewalks in higher attitudes no one should be expected to take a firm stand on any thing but the Nethersoe issue.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

The serenest spot tn the United States would be Guam. But Guam, alas. Is but 6 spot in the sea. The constitution does not
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
Aceepts a Rallroad Agency
From the sulligent Lightning.

From the Sulligent Lightning
 P. A. F. Ingle and family eft Monday morning for Myrtle. Miss He has accept ed an agency of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad at that place. MT Ingle and family made many friends while here.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
THE GUBEKNAToRIAL RACE

From the Courtland Enterprise.
 Tomlinsons speech at Courtland stamped him as a statesman. He was clear and lforcaole on every proposition, and carried his hearers with him.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

follow the flag as 1t did in the days of John Marshall. John Hanna interprets the con stitution now.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

From the Courtland Enterprise.
 John W. Tomlinson will carry Lawrence county for governor. This fact was em- phasized by the respectful hearing and liberal applause he received at Mouhon on Monday.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

When the truth is told about "Sapho." 1t appears that it Is moral or immoral as bes. suits the man who has paid his money and takes his choice.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

President Mckinley should see that an unconstitutional tax cannot possibly be brought within the category of benevolent assimilation.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

The convention cash still fingers in tn pockets of the Philadelphia republicans.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

New York will soon have cellar bi enough to hold all of its loafers.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

Of all natural events in this world Clark s defence of Quay is the naturalist and prop crest.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

------------------ follow the flag as 1t did in the days of John Marshall. John Hanna interprets the con stitution now.
 MT Quay's charming personality has won over Senator Carter, of Montana. Montana men are not usually hooked in that way. The personality Is generally stuffed in the key hole
 In the present condition of roads and sidewalks in higher attitudes no one should be expected to take firm stand on any thing but the Nethersole issue.
 When the truth is told about 'sapho." 1t appears that it Is moral or immoral, as best suits the man who has paid his money and takes his choice.
 President Mckinley should see that an unconstitutional tax cannot possibly be brought within the category of benevolent assimilation.
 The kind of justice that congress metes to Porto Rico will be the measure the peo- pie will apply to congress next November.
 Every pound of income in England is now taxed shilling-a quarter out of every five-dolar bill. in American language.
 Between the newly-arrived American and the overstayng spaniard the Cuban does not see where he comes in.
 Mafeking may be starved out through close attention to the man issue Its brave garrison must be much reduced.
 Editor sheldon's editorial engagement promises to have filthy lucre side to it that is almost worldly.
 The reappearance of David Bennett Kopje in politics is creating no little speculation in various centers.
 Otis has called for more typewriters, thus indicating material change in the insular rabbit hunt.
 Horseless wagons are increasing rapidly in Mafeking, as well as dogs and cats with hunted looks.
 The wild woody west will not be the same after tomorrow It is to be reformed on the six-day plan.
 Joubert and Kruger have fallen out it is reported. Sense and b!gotry never do travel far together
 Of all natural events in this world Clark's defence of Quay is the naturalist and prop crest.
 The convention cash still fingers in the pockets of the Philadelphia republicans.
 New York will soon have a cellar big enough to hold all of its loafers.
 Editor Sheldon will mount the tripod to- morrow.
 divorce court has left Senator Wolcott impaired
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

Every pound of income in England is now fve-dollar bill, in American language.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

Joubert and Kruger have fallen out, it is reported. Sense and b.gotry never do travel far together.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

Between the newly y-arrived American and the overstaying Spaniard the Cuban does not see where he comes in.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

The kind of justice that congress metes pie will apply to congress next November.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12
STATUS JEFFERSON

A divorce court has left Senator Wolcott impaired
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

Editor Sheldon's editorial engagement promises to have filthy 1ucre side to it that is almost worldly
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

Mafeling may be starved out through close attention to the man issue. Its brave garrison must be much reduced
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

Editor Sheldon will mount the tripod to morrow.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

The wild, woody west will not be the same after tomorrow.It is to be reformed on the six-day plan.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

The reappearance of David Bennett Kopie in politics is creating no little speculation in various centers.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

Horseless wagons are increasing rapidly in Mafeking, as well as dogs and cats with hunted looks.
The age-herald., 1900-03-12

Otis has called for more typewriters, thus indicating material change in the insular rabbit hunt
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-25
MINNESOTA.

Albert Lea-The annual state convention
Of the Danish Baptist Church of Mime
sofa is in session at Clarks Grove. The
convention will continue over Sunday.
Rev. n. L. Christensen, of KassOn, is
president Of the convention this year. The
church has large attendance at Alden,
Clarks Grove and also in this city.
New Richmond-At a special school
meeting it was voted to build a modern
eight-room school building at a cost of
$4,000, to be completed in December. The
site selected by the school board is west
HILL an eminence on the south side.
Virginia-Whie resisting arrest, Dan
Doyle, a member of the Minneapolis big
mitt gang" was shot by Chief of Police
Belanyer. Doyle has been implicated in
several hold ups lately. He Is not fatally
injured.
Mankato-The Presbyterian church, of
this city, has extended call to Rev. G.
w. Davis, who holds the position of
professor of Greek and Hebrew in Macai-
in Paris looking after Presbyterian work
st. Cloud-A fifteen-year-old son of
John Kurt, residing near Kraemer lake,
was badly injured by an infuriated bull
The boy was leading the bull to pasture
when the animal suddenly charged him.
The boy was knocked down and badly
gored His arm was broken in two places
and several ribs were broken by the ami
mails rushes before he could be taken
away.
Onalaska-The contract for the large
highway bridge to be erected at this
place has been let to the c. NJ Horton
Bridge company, of La Crosse. This is
the company that recently secured eleven
contracts in Indiana in competition with
the American bridge trust.
Litchfield-There is a good deal of RI
Valry between Wright county villages as
TO which will show the greatest popuIa-
ton in next months census. Wright
county, with $1,000 population. has no VII
lage of LOCO Inhabitants. condition that
is not paralleled by any county of its
size in the state. At the 1895 census Del
ano led with S57 population, Buffalo came
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-25
SPECTACLE WAS MAGNIFICENT
CanOnizatiOn of Founder of the Or
der of Christian Brothers

ROME, May A.-There was a magnIn-
cent spectacle in st. Peter today, on
the occasion of the canonizatiou of lean
Baptiste de la Sale, the founder of the
order of Christian Brothers and Rita
dl Cascia, nun OF the Augustinian or
der. The interior of tha vast basiIfoa
was Illuminated and adorned with mag
nlncent hangings, aud the building was
nIled with a great cOncourse of people.
including all the pontincal dignitarfe.
diplomats and the Romeli nobility. OF
the 6O,OO0 spectators, about - CO were
foreign pilgrims. Italian troOps kent order
IN the square in front of ST Peters. while
the pontifcal body guard was stationed
within the cathedral.
Pope Leo XIII. attired in his state
robes, was borne on the sedia xestatoria.
at the head of an imposing PROCESSION
CoHlposed of the entire papal court. 200
patriarchs, archbishops, bishops and four
cardinals. A roar Of cheering rose from
the multitude on the pope's appearance,
out the applause was quickly hushed 5v
the guards.
When tie cortege reached the choir, the
pope a!ighted from the aedia gestatoria
took his seat on the pontitcal throne. and
the cardinals and other ecclesiasucs. The
solemn ceremony of can0nization was
then proceeded with
The pontiff, after the usual PRAYERS
pronounced the canonization, and intoned
the Te Deum. At that moment the
bells of all the churches in Rome rang
out, and the pope soIemnly blessed the
can amid the prolonged cheering of the
congregation and returnei 10 the Vati-
very large audience assembled, which
left the cathedral and dispersed.
Two unpleasant incidents occurred. An
Italian pilgrim suffered from a slight
stroke of apoplexy at the entrance of the
cathedral, and subsequently died in A
hospital, and a portion of a glass chan
del1er, inside the basilica, fell, slightly
fnJurtng a French woman.