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The age-herald., 1900-02-19
STATE PURCHASE FRENCH RAILw AYs
Plan of a Member of the French Budget
 Committee

Paris Correspondence of the Pail Mall Ga-
 zette.
 If the French government listens to the budget committee, writes our Paris corre- spondent, the chamber will be asked to deal with a most important and eomph- eated financial question immediately it re- assemblies. The committee some time back set one of its members, M. Bourrat, to study the question of the purchase by the state of four important raiways-the East ern. Western, Orleans and Southern com panies. The concessions accorded these companies all expire toward the middle of tine next century, but the state has the right to purchase them on certain condi- tions at any date it chooses. M. Bourrat by the aid of a most formidable array of figures, has proved to the satisfaction of the budget committee that the state would be doing an excellent stroke of business were it to purchase the four railways in question forthwith. According to M. Bour-
 
 probably not be accepted without demur by the companies affected, no capital out lay whatever would be required on the part of the state to effect the operation On the contrary, two out of the four com panies being indebted to the state in re- spect to the interest secured them for many years past-the French government guarantees certain rate of interest to rail- way shareholders-the state, by taking over the four companies, would realize an inn mediate profit of over s1, ,500000.
 On the other hand, it would have to pay the companies until the legal expiration of their existence-that is, for between fifty and sixty years-an annuity which would amount in the aggregate to e12, 000. M. Bourrat contends, however, that this sum would be furnished almost entirely, if in- deed it would not be surpassed by, the profits the state would derive from the railways. Here, again, M. Bourrat is per- haps, unduly optimistic. He maintains that under state management the profits Of the four railways would be larger than at present. State management as a rule is neither very profitable nor very enter prising. but, on the other hand, the man. agement of at least one or two of the com panies under consideration is notoriously defective; it might require no great finan- clal genius to realize an improvement in their balance sheets In any case M. Bour- rat, though, of course, through no fault of his own, is a little late in asking the chamber to consider his suggestion. He points out tht unless the state purchases the railways before the close of the pres ent year the annuity it will have to pay is likely to be increased by over 9300, 900, ow- ing to tine augmentation in traffic receipts expected to result from the exhibition. There is little or no chance, however, of the chamber voting so important scheme in so short a space of time.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19
Smallpox Scare About Over

From the Berry Recorder.
 The smallpox scare is about over in this community. The case at Fayette has been dismissed. and those exposed have been released from the house of detention. Dr. M. R. Seay our efficient county health officer, and his colleagues deserve the high est commendation for their prompt and effective work in stamping out this much dreaded disease.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19
Money for a Rope Factory
l the Georgiana Guardian.

From the Georgiana Guardian.
 Tn a conversation last Saturday afternoon with several gentlemen, one of our most prominent, influential and monied men, MT. D. A. Vinson, stated that if the citi- zens of Georgiana would subscribe 5000 that he would put in $11 900. which would be $2O,OO0, to erect rope factory in Geord- ana. Such a statement, coming from such a source, means something, and, if we mis- take not, the enterprise will soon be under construction. He also stated it would be but little moro expensive to put in the round lap bale gin. We do not doubt but that MT. Vinson will be called upon to put up his money for the people of Georgiana are determined now more than ever to have enterprises.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

most intimate friends declare that he was uncompanionable, domineering. secretive, unsocial What could have been the per- sonal characteristics that enabled him to tie men to him with hooks of steel?
The age-herald., 1900-02-19
ALWAYS IN HIS SEAT

From the Bessemer Herald-Journal.
 We feel like commenting Congressman Underwood for his devotion to duty. So soon as possible after the burial of his wife Jess might take this to heart
The age-herald., 1900-02-19
WANT A DIRECT VOTE

From the Florence Times.
 The Morgan men of Birmingham are in- sisting upon vote in the primary of Jeff ferson for senator. They seem to know their strength and are not afraid to trust the people. It is feared that the Johnston men on the executive committee will op- pose the project.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19
Big Fruit Crop

From the Southern Alliance.
 Mr. F. F. Sloate, of Steels, was in the city Tuesday, Mr Sloat is interested in the fruit growing industry on Chandler mountain. He informs us that in his opin- ion the danger for the present season is that of an over-crop.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19
Enterprise in Barbour County
n the Clayton Record.

From the Clayton Record.
 Messrs w. D. Andrews and c. F. Stew art opening up turpentine orchard around Texasville. They have a fine body of timeber and will do a good businesss the first year. This will make five dis tlleries in the county-three of them going into operation this spring.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19
Tho Value of Good Streets

From the South Alabamian. til Jackson's thoroughfares are placed in first-class condition. It will cost money, of course; but the sum expended will bring than any other investment our people can make,
The age-herald., 1900-02-19
Old Mines Being Operated

From the Oakman News.
 The old Bibb mines, three and a half miles east of Oakman, are now being suc- cessfully operated by the Bruce Coal Min ing company
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Philadelphia is doing wonderfully in meeting the demands of the Hon. Mark Hanna. It has on hand all of the $10O, ,O00 fund except $SO,0OO.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

The saddest thoughts of these times are, this Boer war must be fought over again in the magazines. This is sadder than all other words of tongue or pen.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Quay's defeat leaves Pennsylvania in a position to send a man to the senate who would be a credit to the nation-something she has not done since the war.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19
Dr. Eager to be the Orator

From the Opelika Post.
 Rev George B. Eager, D. D., of Mont gomery has accepted the invitation Of the Ladies' Memorial Assocition to deliver the memorial address in thls city on April 18th.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Jerry Simpson should have credit for the small body of men surrounded by water.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

The Arthur Pue German boom from Tam many Hall. and the Richard olney boom from Memphis have not materialized enough to become visible to the naked eye.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

The beauty of republicanism is seen wheh Hawaii is held to be a part of the United States, and Porto Rico is not
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Instead of offering rewards for assas- sins who carried Winchesters, rewards should be offered for the assassins who mailed comic valentines.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Ex-Consul Macrum in his great act of twisting the Hons tail. will soon adorn the lecture platform of an unhappy country.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Macrum should be asked to produce copy of that secret treaty between th United States and Great Britain.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

John D. Rockefeller needs Standard Oil dragnet as long as Dr. Harper lives.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Three states-New York; New Jersey and Pennsylvania-pay their governors sl0,OOO year, and as rule get the poorest article in the market.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

If Web. Davis and Macrum are to take to the lecture platform fin behalf of the Boers they should arrange with Lord Rob-
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

The crop of possible runawaymatches is out-running all estimate or desires
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Web. Davis of Missouri is now accounted the countrys tourist statesman.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

erts to hold back as long as possible ] part of the drama. !
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Mrs. Potter Palmer, commissioner to the board of lady managers.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

They have well-posted lawyers in Spring 'em.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Maerum will go down in Ohio history as the only native-born son who gave up even unwfttingly a federal job.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

Mrs. Catas name was not scratched when the time came to elect Susan B. An thony's successor.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

MT. Carnegie and MT. Prick should be able to compromise little matter of $1O- OOO,0Oo
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

1 They are reducing the number of capi- l tals in Kentucky, but not the number of | governors.
The age-herald., 1900-02-19

erts to hold back as long as possible his part of the drama. Macrum should be asked to produce a copy of that secret treaty between the B United States and Great Britain. The beauty of republicanism is seen winch Hawaii is held to be a part of the United States and Porto Rico is not.  Maerum will go down in Ohio history as the only native-born son who gave up even unwfttingly a federal job.
 Mrs. Potter Palmer, commissioner to the Paris exposition, goes unhampered by a board of lady managers.
  Mrs. Catts name was not scratched when the time came to elect Susan B. An thony's successor.
 tals in Kentucky, but not the number of governors.
 MT. Carnegie and MT. Prick should be able to compromise a little matter of $10, OOO, 900.
 They have well-posted lawyers in Spring field, Massachusetts. No other town has 'em.
 The crop of possible runaway y-matches is out-running all estfna tes or desires John D. Rockefeller needs a Standard oil dragnet as long as Dr. Harper lives. Web. Davis of Missouri is now accounted
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
cHANoEFuL NATURE.

Soon" says the snowdrop. and Smiles
at the motherly earth,
"Soon!-for the spring with her lam
guors comes stealthily on.
Enow was my cradle and chilly winds
sang at my birth.
Winter Is overland must make haste
to be gomez
''Soon,' says the swallow and dips to the
wind-ruffied stream
Grain is all garnered-the summer is
over and done;
Bleak to the eastward the Icy battalions
CLEAN,
Summer is overland / must make haste
to DC gone!"
"Soon-ah. too soon!" says the soul, with
a desperate gaze.
Soonl-for / rose like a star. and for
aye would have shone.
Bee the pale shuddering dawn that must
wither my rays,
Leaps from the mountain--and l must
make haste to be gonet"
From the Spectator
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
MRS. F. j. LYNCH.

Like the pague-stricken Egyptians
a cry Of distress has gone out from
every household, and the mildew OF
woe clings to every hearthstone.
Catarrh in some form, catarrh in
some stage turks as an enemy in tho
slightest cough or cold and finishes
Its fiendish work in heart disease and
consumption.
No tissue, function, or organ of the
body escapes its rayages; muscles
Wlther, nerves shatter, and seeretions
dry up under it's blighting presence
SO stubborn and difficult of cure is
this disease that to invent a remedy
TO cure chronic catarrh has been the
ambition of the greatest minds In all
ages. Is It therefore any wonder that
the vast multitude of people who have
been cured of chronic catarrh by Pc
runa are so lavish in their praise of
this remedy? That the discovery OF
Peruna has made the cure of catarrh
a practical certainty is not only the
testimony of the people, but many
medical men declare it to be true
AS a drug store in this age of the
world is incomplete without Peruna,
it can be obtained anywhere with di-
rections for use. A complete guido
for the prevention and cure of ca
tarrh and all diseases Of winter. sent
free by The Peruna Medicine Co..
Columbus. Ohio.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
The Drink Curse,

Drink is the curse of the country:
1t ruins the fortunes, 1t Injuries the
health, it destroys the lives of one in
twenty of its population, and every
thing that can be done to diminish
this terrible sacrifice of human life
and human happiness is worthy of all
the attention and study we can give
1t. II we are silent the very stones
will cry out If / could destroy to-
morrow the desire for strong drink in
the people of England. what changes
we should see We should see our
gaols and warehouses empty, and we
should see more lives saved in twelve
months than are consumed in a CEN
fury of bitter and savage war-Joseph
Chamberlain.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
Chronic Coughs an d
Colds Are Catarrhal
Diseases.
Catarri1 Is the Continual Scourge
of Christendom.


Catarrh hovers ominously over every
city, and nestles treacherously In
every hamlet. 1t flies with vampire
wings from country to country and
casts black shadow of despair over
all lands. Its stealthy approach and
Its lingering stay makes it a dread to
the physician and pest TO the patient.
1t changes the merry laugh of child
hood to the wheezy breathing of
Group, and the song of the blushing
maiden to the hollow cough of con-
sumption. In its whitening grasp the
rounded form OF the fond wife and
mother becomes gaunt and spectral,
and the healthy flush of manhood
turns to the sailow, haggard visage of
the invalid.
Cough takes the place of CONVERSE
ton, speech gives way to splitting, the
repulsive odors of chronic catarrh
poison the kiss OF the fondest lovers
and thiekened membranes bedim
sight, impair hearing and destroy
taste.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
Industrial Notes.

The number of men employed OF
British railways is nearly 100000.
The Western Federation of Miner,
now has so unions and over 10000
members.
Many of the laborers at the League
island navy yard at Philadelphia are
receiving but Sl.o4 per day.
There are nearly 5000 members o.
trades unions in Peoria, ILL.,. with los
unions of the various trades.
Over 1000 tobacco workers struck
recently on account of one of the en-
| ployers hiring three non-union men
The threatened strike of miners in
the gold mines at Victoria, Col, has
been averted by the managers agree
ing to compromise
The Journeymen Brewers union will
levy an assessment OF 81 per member
TO create an A. F. of L. defense fund.
/ Several others of the national unions
may take similar action.
recent compilation of statistics
show that out of SO chief national in
dustries in given year only 80 gave
men employment for 300 days in the
year.
| The Pennsylvania Steel company has
received an order for 5000 tons of
steel rails from the East India Rail-
way company. The order was secured
In competition with English manufac-
turers.
The United Garment Workers are
| stirring up organized labor and insist
ing that union men before purchasing
Clothing should see that 1t bears the
union label. Dealers that do not han
die union goods will be looked after
by the organizers, who intend to pay
Chicago visit
The East river bridge commission
of New York city has decided that the
wage scale of the Granite Cutters I'M
ion, Sd per day, is the prevailing rate
Tor that region, and must under the
state labor law govern the stone work
being done on the bridge approaches
by the contractors.
The Pennsylvania law limiting the
hours of factory labor for females to
y" AOuA q WIN HOL more Ihan ~
on any given day. and fixing the min
1mum age of child labor at 10 years
has been upheld and declared copsti-
tutional by the Superior court. The
act prohibiting corporations from dis
charging employees for belonging to a
union was decided by the same court
as unconstitutional as class legisla-
tion."
The United States consul at Cha
mitz, Germany, writes the department
here that workmen there are provided
with brick houses of five rooms. and
parlor supplied with porcelain stoves
and heating pipes, and the kitchen
with wash boiler and stove; with yard
for flowers in front and garden Mot
behind. with shed for poultry or some
domestic animal These houses ,k
TO be rented to the workmen for s3.55
per month.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06

car had to go. Then the building of
a passenger car without top was de-
cided on, and the Chillliti came
in evolution from a work car to the
coal car. and to the contamination of
ITSELF
The Chililitli became famous.
and from an observation car went on
duty as pavilion by the sea, and a
roof garden, for it is electric lighted.
and has an outfit of Chinese lanterns.
But the favorite is also remembered
as a dining car of the tropics, attached
to a special train, that, during meal
hours, could stand still or run lust
fast enough to secure a breeze. and not
RAISE dust. The Chiliiitli is the
largest observation or dining car ever
built. There are seats reversible as
IN COACH for 6S people, and when the
tables are in place Sc persons may sit
down to dinner.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06

sician. She cannot bring herself to
tell everything, and the physician is
at constant disadvantage. This is
why, for the past twenty-five years,
thousands of women have been con-
fiding their troubles to Mrs. Pinlsham,
and whose advice has brought happi-
ness and health to countless women in
the United States.
Mrs. Chappell, of Grant Park, ILL.,,
whose portrait we publish, advises all
suffering women to seek Mrs. Pink
hams advice and use Lydia T.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. as they
cured her of inflammation of the ovaries
and womb; She. therefore, speaks from
knowledge, and her experience ought
10 give others confidence. Mrs. Pink
hams address is Lynn, Mass, and her
advice is absolutely free
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06

Mexico. The car was invented by Reau
campbell, the Mexican traveller and
came about as follows:
Some years ago hen Mr.. Camnhell
was travelling through the great Ia
mosopo Canon. he had a seat on tha
sioe OF the car next to the mountain
.ne rocks of the cliff were within two
feet of the window, and of course bo
could get not even a glimpse OF the
canon, as all the windows on the other
side OF the car were taken up by the
occupants of the adjoining seats. DE-
.ermined to view the magnificence of
,ne canon, Mr.. Campbell returned to
Las eanoas. and through the courtesy
OF railway officials made the world
famous ride on board what the sunar-
sntendent called his trolley" an omen
gar with seats for eight persons ana
~a.n Lnis ride came the idea that the
only vey the magnihcence of Mexica,.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06

Alabama has quietly increased her
territory by 100000 acres of valuable
timber land. The strip is on the
states southern boundary, and by
right belonged to Alabama for nearly
seventy years. IL 1926 a survey was
made to fix the boundary, but ten
years later it was discovered that the
eastern boundary line was mile too
short on the Chattahoochie river For
some unknown reason no attention
was paid to this second survey, and
the whole thing was forgotten. Re-
Gently some allusion to it was found
in old records, the question was looked
up, and after the government land Of
flee had passed upon 1t the strip be-
came recognized part of the state of
Alabama.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06

der?" she answered. refeetively. "Are
we kings and queens on the chess.
board? was it for the best? | do not
know. | was married to a man twenty
/ years my senior A perfectly amiable
and absolutely irreproachable CONNER
cial machine. He was hazily conscious
! OF my existence Mt odd periods when
his stock quotations would permit
| That was all. | had the fiesh-pots of
Egypt, and according to the laws OF
Moses and common sense, | should
nave gone down on my knees daily and
given thanks. But | didn't. | know
that it is not only unorthodox, but
eXeerahle taste, to do that which leaves
ones private life vulnerable to the yell
low journal reporter and artist To-
day, Paola and Francesca would be but
food for seare-heads and impossible
cuts. But | loved you. That is trite
and commonplace. Nancy said she
same to Sykes. But it is very real, just
the same. And | loved yea-not only
enough to brave the flames of hell, but,
Infinitely worse, the comment and
criticism of the great unwashed. And
you flinched"
The tranquil tones ceased for mo-
ment, and she pulled the cushion more
comfortably under her cheek.
Four your sake The words
came hoarsely.
Her eyebrows lifted, but she did not
speak.
Then suddenly he leaned forward
and caught her hands in a tense grasp
and stared down into her face with hot
eyes.
You wonld-yon would have--?'
tone to you? Assuredly. You
knew that | would. But you feared the
world, more than | feared-th. other
place, you know. For my sake, you
said. Well, perhaps. No doubt you
quite believed it was-for my sake.
But is your genus naturally so-disin-
terested9"
The black water rolled and lifted ana
fell with a sharp hiss back into the
shadows, and she listened to its muf-
fled music with keen pleasure. She
loved the Embarrassed strength of it.
49, 49, StNAtsh III tfC4g lAObQ. Anu
II laid the memories of its uncounted
centuries on her restless spirit and she
was stilled. Here and there behind
them the salon incandescent lights
cleaned. A measured football came
through the roar of the waves and the
straining of the ship, passed, and died
again, leaving only the noises Of the
night, of the winds and waters Then
the lights went out and the yaporous
darkness gathered around them and
the stars seemed nearer.
He drew the white hands up to his
lips and held them there long mo-
ment.
You are not mereiful in your an
alysis,' he said slowly. And perhaps
you are right. But do not think So
But why dig over the bones OF the
past? Fate. Providence, God-what
you wilI-brought us together, out
here on the waters that you have al
ways loved. And there are no bar
riers. We are 10th free. Today, when
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06
The Storm.
BY ETHELYN LESLIE HUSTON

BY ETHELYN LESLIE HUSTON
FRANCESCA"
Author of ''The Song of Solomon"
The Case of Mrs. Ferris" etc.
Copyrighted, 1900: Daily Story Pub. COD
1T all seemed paradoxical And yet
i thought Of you, always. Don't you
see2 The situation was--impossiblei"
"Yes?"
She uttered the monosyllable gently.
Her eyes followed the phosphorus
lights that slipped through the black
waves, rolling back into the night be-
hind them. The ship throbbed like a
human thing, and she felt its vibra
ton go through her body with a
drowsy, sensuous content. Her hands
cleaned whitley on the arms of the
steamer chair in which she lay prone,
and the soft night wind lifted the hair
back from her face.
You must understand-now?
There was shad of anxiety in his
voice as he leaned forward and looked
down into her eyes.
Now? l am five years older, you
mean? Well. understand Yes-in a
way. One learns many things in five
years"
And 1t was-for the best? You be-
lleve that?" She rested her head back
on the cushions and lifted her eyes to
the stars that powdered the velvety
gloom above them.
QUEEN sabe!" She smiled thought
fully. 1T is written. What will be,
VIII be, and all things are by fate"
She stirred restlessly, then turned to-
ward him and studied him critically.
"Well?" he asked.
Is it all written in the stars, l won
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-12-06

Trailing skirts Unlawful.

If the law be observed, women with
trailing skirts will soon be nov elites
in Vienna, as the local council has di-
rected all women frequenting the pub
lie parks and gardens to hold up their
skirts IL they would otherwise trail
them on the ground. The reason for
this measure is rather peurile. The
notice states that these Enclosures ara
devoted to the recreation of persons
DESTROYS of escaping from the dusty
town, and therefore the authorities
object to the dust being swept sry.o
heaps by the trailing skirts.