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The age-herald., 1900-06-13
THE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
Chinese Crisis Still Acute.

Plots and counterplots attended by uni Chinese situation At present it takes the form of mob or boxer outbreaks directed against the foreigners they hate, because the latter openly assail, in words at least were in their shoes he would act to some extent at least as the boxers are acting. The Know Nothing crusade of fifty years ago is evidence of the American disposi- tion, even when foreigners are invited and urged to come in and settle.
 If the efforts of the foreign troops and foreign legations were confined to rescues of countrymen, or even to the suppression feeling that the outcome will be intensified spheres of influence" from side to side, from end to end of the vast and popuious empire. Russia covets all of the country north of the Yellow river, and in the south England, France and Germany seek spheres of influence. A sphere of this sort is simply a new possession or colony, and the softened phrase does not mean a soft ened government.
 But when Russia seizes northern China Japan will be at hand to say No" very much as Russia said NO" when Japan had conquered and procured by negotiation the peninsula that Port Arthur is located on. The knowedge that Japan is ready to strike while Russia is not fully ready to defend herself in China may restrain Russia, and this knowledge may postpone the dismem- berment of the Chinese empire. Nothing else will. And yet, if Russia postpones ac- ton, she will have England to contend with next time, and she may lack the assistance of the reactionary dowager empress, who is tacitly supporting the boxer movement.
 The best possible outcome, so far as the United States is concerned, consists in the deposition of the dowager empress and the restoration of order under the Emperor Kwang Hhu There cannot be protection for persons or property--an open door-in China while the dowager empress remains in power The dismemberment means un- told humiliations to vast population. It would crush their reasonable aspirations, and add to the sufferings of overerowd- ed land. It would be the crowning cruety of cruel century.
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HOW Ir ,YAs MRIrrEN

From the New York Times.
 The Red Badge of Courage" was written while Stephen Crane was in New York writing sketches for the various newspa- pers and in very indifferent financial cir cumstanees. His inspiration for il came from artist friend whose studio he was visiting. Crane had been reading a war story in a current magazine, which he finally tossed aside in disgust, saying that he could write a better story himself
 Why don't you do it, then?" said his friend
 T will" said Crane, snatching up his hat and leaving the room. The next three days he secured all the books he could find on the civil war in the various public libraries and read carefully the accounts of several battles. He knew little or nothing about the civil war when he started, but when he had finished his studies he was thoroughly imbued with local color The story which he produced was refused by all the pub fishers, but was afterward accepted in a condensed form for 800 by a newspaper syndicate.
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Mayor WootiWard'S Trial.

The Star Chamber of the fifteenth century has been restored In alls it's pristine beauty and vigor, or words to that effect, in At lanta, where the trial of the much reformed Mayor Woodward is progressing. In the star chamber of today MT. Woodward's off, yate life is vigorously investigated. Here tofore it has been considered the duty and province Of the people acting at the pri- maries aud the polls to pass upon a can- didate's private life, and the decision of the people has heretofore been respected; but Atlanta is q rule to itself, and it's star chamber has decided to consider itself we, the people,
 True to precedent, it sits fin camera stei lata," but it cherishes a court journal, which publishes censored evidence. The ao- cused is not permitted to be present. Pre- sumably he is in the dungeon keep. He is not permitted to call or to confront wit nesses. All who will swear against him are welcomed; all who will not are turned back Altogether this up-to-date star chamber is altogether too thin. It is bring ing to Mayor Woodwards support citizens who believe in fair play even to a work ingman. The star chamber may serve to further advertise Atlanta, but 1t will scarcely commend itself to those who seek the good of the city, who believe that every man should have an opportunity to Iafa h 1i,,,Sa
The age-herald., 1900-06-13
Advance Gnard Wins Canadlan Derby

Buffalo, N. Y, June 12-Advance Guard Carruther and Shields Gallant-Great Tom colt, which was one of the stars of the San Francisco season, captured the Can adian Derby at Fort Erie this afternoon. It was a lively race, but Advance Guard was much the best colt in it. Radford, the New York importation, although a maiden, was held favorite, but Advance Guard, ridden by Taral, won handily. It was popular victory, as Advance Guard was fayorite 2-year-old on the Canadian cut last summer. Summary:
 Fourth Race-The Canadian Derby a mile and a quarter, value 5000: Advance Guard, 12l CFaraD, to 1 and to 5, won; Lamp Globe, 112 (H. Lewis), to ? and to 5, second; Radford, 102 (Meaney), 8 to 5, third. Time. 2:0SA.
The age-herald., 1900-06-13
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY

By Francis Miles Finch. By the flow of the inland river, Whence the fleets of iron have fled; Where the blades of the graye-grass quiver
 Asleep are the ranks of the dead. Under the sod and the dew,
 Waiting the judgment day;
 Under the one, the blue,
 Under the other. the gray. These, in the robngs of glory; Those. in the gloom of defeat; All with the battle-blood gory, In the dusk of eternity meet.
 Under the sod and the dew.
 Waiting the judgment day;
 Under the laurel the blue,
 Under the willow the gray. From the silence of sorrowful hours The desolate mourners go, Lovingly laden with flowers, Alike for the friend and the foe.
 Under the sod and the dew,
 Waiting the judgment day.;
 Under the roses. the blue,
 Under the lilies, the gray. So. with an equal splendor, The morning sun-rays fall, With a touch impartially tender On the blossoms blooming for all Under the sod and the dew,
 Waiting the judgment day:
 Broidered with gold the blue,
 Mellowed with gold, the gray. So. when the summer calleth On forest and field of grain With an equal murmur falleth The cooling drip of the rain.
 Under the sod and the dew,
 Waiting the judgment day;
 Wet with the rain, the blue,
 Wet with the rain, the gray. Sadly, but not with upbraiding. The generous deed was done; Tn the storm of the years that are fading No braver battle was won.
 Under the sod and the dew,
 Waiting the judgment day;
 Under the blossoms, the blue,
 Under the garlands, the gray. No more shall the war-cry sever, Or the winding rivers be red; They banish our anger forever When they garland the graves of our dead
 Under the sod and the dew
 Waiting the judgment day; Love and tears for the blue.
 Tears and love for the gray.
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Music Teachers Association

Atlanta, Ga, June 12.--The Southern Music Teachers Association opened it's semi annual convention here tonight. At the first session Dr. R. H. Peters, of Spartanburg, $. C., responded to the ad- dress of welcome, and interesting papers were read by William Armstrong, of New York; A. J. Gantvoort. of Cincinnati, and Joseph Mclean, Of Cincinnati. The associ- a,ion will continue in session three days, and in addition to routine business. recit- als will be given by many we'll known mu- sicians from all parts of the United States.
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MaUDE ADAMS COUNTRY NEIGHB OR

From the Saturday Evening Post.
 Maude Adams, whose real home, Sandy garth, is set in the middle of the woods in an exceedingly rural part of Long Island, tells this story of herself and a somewhat distant. neighbor, one Bill Cook, of whom she buys cattle, and to whom she goes for all sorts of advice pertaining to the man. agement of her modest stock farm.
 On the occasion of her first visit to Bill Cook, Bill knew no more of Miss Adams than her name, and when she expressed a desire for a secondhand wagon that she happened to see in the yard, he let her have it for the price he would have charged any one else A day or two after, when he was standing in the door of the blacksmith shop, Miss Adams drove by in that identi- cal wagon, and the blacksmith who is reader of the daily news, looked up from his anvil and remarked:
 There goes woman who made $10O,000 in six weeks just by play-acting."
 And l let her have that good wagon for $35!' groaned Bill Cook
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NEW MINING COMPANY
Coosa Valley Goal, Iron & Mining Co.
 Organized at Anniston

Anniston, June 12.-(Special.)-Th Coosa Valley Coal, Iron and Mining Company has been organized by Messrs. W. E. Knox and J. W. Gilliland of this city, and J. A. Blount of Gadsden The company is cap italized at S50,oo0, divided into 5oG shares. It owns 1010 acres of coal lands, 412 acres of iron lands and 160 acres of iron pyrites in Calhoun, Etowah and St. Clair counties which will be extensively developed. The officers elected are w. E. Knox of Annis- ton, president and treasurer; J. A. Blount of Gadsden, general counsel, and J. w. Gilliland. secretary.
The age-herald., 1900-06-13
THE ONEoNTA BRANCH

From the Gadsden TimesNews.
 The building of the Oneonta branch of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad will open up the mineral region of Gadsden to the outside world. The road comes within one mile of Walnut Grove, and pressure is being brought to bear to have it take in that place. This section will be benefit ed thousand fold by the building of this branch, and we hope to see it completed before another new year.
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Power wellKnown in Texas

Houston, Tex, June 12-w. |. Power, owner of the Canyon ranch in northwestern Texas, who was killed in the battle of Roodeval, South Africa, while fighting in the Derbyshire regiment under General Forestier- Walker, was well known in live stock circles in Texas. He was an English man by birth, and turned his affairs over to a manager in order that he might s1 to South Africa to fight under the union jack. He was very popular with the ranchmen on the plains, where he had spent many wears,
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REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Fat people never get any credit for be- ing miserable.
 The average man would never have a conscience if he didn't have a stomach.
 woman judges a man the same way as she does book; by the dedication.
 It's always a wonder to a man how an Faster bride can brazen it out the way she does.
 A girl always likes to tell her engagement to Sne girl friend first so she can find out what all the other men say when they hear it.
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Kentucky Republicans Will Meet

Louisville, Ky, June 12.-Chairman Bar nett, of the Republican State Central Com miteee, today called the committee to meet in Louisville, on June 16, to fix the time and place of holding the state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor.
 It is understood that the meeting on June 18th will result in a call for a state convention in Louisville on July 17th At this time it appears that the Hon. J. w Yerkes, of Danville, will be named without opposition for Governor
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Hard on the Editors

Selma Journal: A subscriber wants remedy to prevent his neighbor from bor- rowing his paper. That's a question that no man can solve. We once heard of an old fellow, who, about the time the neigh bor would send for the paper, would sprinkle iodoform among the choice locals on the inside page. But this is too mean; just turn the paper borrower over to the Lord and when converted his name will appear on the subscription books
 Vernon Democrat: The census man called on us this week for our sense, and after asking few questions he got up and pulled out declaring that we had no sense. Since then we have been debating the question in our mind as to wether he was a competent judge.
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Improvements in Carpet Mills

Anniston, June 12.-(Special)-Six new looms have been put in the Anniston car pet mills, the only industry of the kind in the state The mill has been in operation a little more than year and has already been doubled in size and capacity and is still unable to supply the demand for the product.
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delegates at Philadelphia instead of twen- ty-two, while Wisconsin would have thirty one delegates instead Of twenty-foar. Mis- sissippi republicans would have but five delegates instead of eighteen. It is be- lieved the power of the southern republi- can ofiee-holders will be curtailed, and that plan very much like MT. Payne's at least will bo adopted
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inc Ladies' Home Journal.

From the Ladies' Home Journal.
 When a knight of old entered company of ladies he removed his helmet to indicate that he considered himself among friends, and that there need to protect him. self. This practice has survived in the GUS tom of raising the hat when saluting a lady.
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the cash as new subscriber to this jour nal.
 All along a few friends are kind enough to witness that they esteem the News highly enough to pay the cash on their subscriptions
 J A Stephens of Spring Garden was in Centre yesterday and called and left the cash on the News.
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- - Negro Woman RuIned to Death

Louisville, Ky, June 12.-Mary Jackson, colored. was burned to death today while trying to start a fire with kerosene at Zack Sherley's home. Ella Sherley, aged ', who was in the kitchen at the time, was seri- ously burned, and MT. and Mrs. Sherley her parents, painfully burned while res cuing the child.
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to suit the slender figure and has a yoke and collar of softly tinted, oobwebby lace. The front of the bodice Is ornamented by a broad bow of gold and palest blue, the loops of which spread, papilion fashion, 10 tho shoulders. Tiny turquoises fasten this bow, and are strewn at wide intervals over the lace yoke. The ceinture is a narrow belt of black velvet ribbon, with long sash nIalE
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Editorial PlenSureS

Centre News: Took in the balloon ascen- sion-oh, yes.
 Has the enumerator took your census yet?
 One of the most pleasant entertainments ever given in Centre was at the charm ing home of Lamar Smith and lady Thurs day of last week. His good lady entertains most elegantly.
 The First National Bank of Gadsden will rlease accept thanks for favors recently extended. That bank is clever and obg- ing one, and its business in this territory is happily enhancing.
 Giles L. Mccullough of Ringgold sends this journal head of wheat which meas- ures exactly six and one-half inches. It is well developed, and accompanying it let ter ran: "I am longer than Hon. John l.. Burnett shorter than Thomas Bradford, larger than Dick Hunt. I grew on Giles McCollough's place. and my name is Pride of Virginia. I have many associates of my kind and none of us grown yet. am a full fedged Democrat and will vote the ticket straight"
 New Decatur Advertiser: The ice wagons are seen daily our streets now which will be boon 10 us when not weather comes if they continue running.
 This scribe received last Friday from Brooksvile, Miss, a box of beautiful flow CTS sent by Mrs. Josie M. Shoup, who is visiting there.
 Strawberries are going out, and now cher ries, raspberries and young apples are con- ing in.
 Strawberries, plums and June apples.
 They say, that Pitt is on boom. That there will be plenty of fruit. That girls and flowers are very much alike
 Trussville Life Woodlawn Notes: J. B. Burriss' fine June peach tree is laden with red fruit.
 J. T. Hoods May peaches seem to be a little ahead.
 Left Their Dollars Vernon Democrat: Constable E. w. Ford paid us an appreciated visit Satur- day. It simply amounted to a cash sub- scription for one year.
 Centre News: Mrs N. c. Harvey, &C., companied by her son, James Tucker, were in Centre last Tuesday and left some money with this journal as a new sub- scription.
 Our old friend John H. Garrett turns in some currency upon subscription.
 c. c. Hanson of Savannah. Ga.. sends in the dough to advance his subscription. Penn Sncw Law SHOWS what he thinks of the situation by coming across with
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No Hers No Ranch

New Decatur Advertiser: A humorist says: We have King Cotton and King Corn: why not have Queen Hen?" In Cal ifornia we once read a wall from a country poet at a time when chicken cholera was threatened that had for it's chorus
 If the hens should die
 We neer would try
 To run the ranch,
 If the hens should die" And this where the trees were yellow with oranges and lemons. The hen, like many other unobtrusive creatures. does her share of the worlds work.
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WITH THE EDITORS
 OF THE STATE PRESS
0ivingthe Boys Away

Huntsville Republican: The boys say they do not know what Cannon English will do. as there are three new girls in town al once
 While going down the street We heard one young lady say to another: Does MT. Phillips sell so cheap that you always go there to trader" And she replied: Why, yes; and l would give a dollar al any time to see one of those pleasant smiles of Jack Taiaferro."
 Russellyile Times: II. ". is on the puny list this week l think he has been hypno- tised "Hobsonized," I mean.
 Mir. j. c. Green has a late visitor at his home. It's a boy. Hurrah for John.
 Where is our man from Kirby? His bet ter half has surely turned the cold shoulder on him.
 Price Jordan is almost stepping on his lip these days; his face reaches to the ground. A grass widow is our tax assess sor. Mrs. Jordan is at her fathers at Pleasant Site Tor a few days. Price tries awful hard to hold up, and brags to the boys about being boss now,+ and how he is enjoying doing as he pleases," but bless you he don't fool anybody, that dole ful phiz gives him away every time.
 Centre News: The Taff High school went off easy. We have no high school in our town, bat have music school and law college. From the signs of the times there will be call for license to proceed, as the professor has only one student and that one a lady. I think he will take her into partnership soon.
 New Decatur Advertiser: We would like to know what is the matter with a certain young man of this burg. Is he love sick or has his best girl gone back on him?
 Professor James Bragg makes semi-week- ly visits to East Decatur There must be other flowers in East Town besides "Lil- ies."
 F. B. Sparkman was in community Sunday. He was looking for his best girl. He is a candidate, not for sheriff, but for matrmony.
 Mobile Item: Major Bocheran of New Orleans was in fine spirit and says the Coden young ladies are up-to-date in beau- ty and intelligence. I am satisfied he has gained at least ten pounds since his arrival here
 Mouton Advertiser: Our young friend Thomas Seamans, of Decatur, is in Moul- ton attending the commencement exercises of the Moulton school. We think Tom has a soft place in his bosom for some of Moul- tons fair ones,
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Centre News: James A Law says that he intends to institute breach of contract proceedings against Solon D. Moore and John J. McElrath for defaulting in an ef- fort to help him laugh at the show Tues day evening.
 Misses Virginia Haynes, Margaret Bed ford and Mamie Shropshire, accompanied by John Bradford, attended the obsequles of Mrs. T. A. Kerr at Gaylesville, today, Friday.
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Carpetbaggers are now pouring into Porto Rico, each bearing a post office commits sion. The Neely of Porto Rico will be due in about sixty days.
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Congressman frank clothing, but this off, fense is outranked by the franking of Con- gressional Records to unoffending but help less constituents.
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General Otis says the war is over, but in the same breath he adds that the Filipinos will have to be suppressed throughout series of years
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South Africa, Ashanti and China are all storm centers to Lord Salisbury, who would like a peaceful spell in the way of relief and change
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Spanish in the Cuban campaign, and Dutch in the South African war; are now superseded by Chinese words in the ruction of the Orient.
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The black sister was shelved at the Fed eration meeting of Womens Clubs in Mill waukee because she became an issue.
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When Dom Paul selects another capital he will please select something easier to the ear and tongue than Machadodorp.
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The Baltimore News says the reelection of Mrs. Lowe as the head of the Women's s Clubs shows that the South is in the side saddle.
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Dom Paul has sense enough to keep pie lures of luxurious upholstering in his cap itol car out of the public prints.
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Quiet days in St Louis few and far between. They are angelically so.
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Senator Mason is to take the stump for MT. Mckinley in the way of compensation for restoration to the party.
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The voice and presence of William c. Whitney will not be missed at Kansas City.
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Nine hundred British prisoners were car red to Noitgedacht, but none of their friends can pronounce it.
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One Kind and Another

Vernon Democrat: Several people were here Monday on business of one kind and another
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Aguinaldo threatens to sue Dom Paul for an infringement upon his patent for per ambulating capital.
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Vernon Courier: If it was the eclipse that brought on the wet spell, you can console yourself with the fact that it will be eigh- teen years before there will be a like oc- currence.
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Chicken Pie in Prospect

New Decatur Advertiser: The fourth Sun day in June is singing day at Eva. Dinner will be on the grounds. All are invited.
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The Transvaal treasury is not on wheels, but the spot where il is buried is not mark ed
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There are no illiterates in China, and there are no Mausers and professional slaughterers there.
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President Kruger's car should be uphol stered with steel on the outside.
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Vernon Courier: We are requested to say that there will be an all-day singing at Shiloh on the third Sunday in this month Everybody is invited to attend and take a full basket. ~
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AN ANCIENT sALUrATION

The "open door in China is not at all inviting at present.
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Dom Paul has never been guilty of put tng the capital of the Transvaal in dress suit case.
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Cecil Rhodes desire for a streak of Eng been gratifed.
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The schools of New Jersey are supported from her trust fees, $ ,554 126 Good thus comes out of evil.