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The age-herald., 1900-03-22
Machinlsts, Strike in Chicago.

The labor trouble i'm Chicago began among the building tradesmen, and now tfe machinists threaten to bring about a national strike. They demand a. great
 many things, including tine non-employ- ment of negroes, a nine-hour day, the ex- minimum of wage, freedom of shops for walking delegates, and the union as the sole judge as to cause for discharge. The conferences between the manufacturers and the labor leaders have not thus far
 resulted in a compromise satisfactory to the two parties.
 If a general strike of machinlsts should be called, about 100000 men, it Is esu-
 mated, would walk out of the shops. Ex-
 elusive of men employed by the railroads
 and trusts, there are 92,OOO machinists in cities of the country. To this number should be added 30,000 to represent the maehinists in the lesser manufacturing towns, mak-
 ing 900 in all. It is claimed that 60 per cent. OI tIllS luIilDtI utF-.S tO lllS Ih-
 ternational Association of Machinists, and that 80 per cent. of the entire number will go out of the shops If strike is called. AS these men are engaged in all kinds of construction work in metals, it will be seen that deadlock of large and far-reaching proportions would be created.
 A general strike has not been ordered, and untl it is there is always room for a settlement in Chicago that will render such disaster impossible. The times are prosperous, and this exceptional season
 should be utilized by labor and capital
 alike to the utmost. There is no necessity
 for idleness now. Employment for all is
 offered, and to reject it seems folly. Con- sessions on both sides are needed, and the
 hope is that such concessions will be made
 this week, and every shop will be enabled to do its utmost to evertake its accumua- ated orders
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
HIS LIMITATION

From the Memphis Scimtar.
 Some months ago one of the janitors of a certain school rang up member of the school board
 "What do you want?' said the member.
 This is Smith, the janitor of the - stret school, and I have made up my mind ito quit my job"
 What's the trouble?"
 "I am honest, and l won't stand being slurred. If I find a pencil or a handkerchief when I am sweeping I place it on the teachers desk. Every little while, though, the teachers or some of the pupils, who are too cowardy to face me, give me a slur."
 The member of the board thought that something was really wrong, and decided to find what 1t was and correct it.
 ''In what way are you slurred, Smith?" he asked.
 .Why, a little while ago I saw written on the board, Find common multiple Well, I don't know what it is like, but I have looked from cellar to garret, and I can't find it."
 The NJ. s. B. had to get away from the phone to laugh. When he had recovered his composure he came back.
 Well, what made you give up your job?" he said.
 Well, last night, in big writing on the blackboard, found this Find the great est common Aivisor,' and I said to myself: Both of them miserable things are lost, and get the blame for swiping them. So I am going to quit. Goodbye"
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
|" ,SaphO" in Knoxville.

Poor Daudet worked many years in the shadow of progressive paralysis, and one Of his widely-read books, written in this period of his ltfe, was tSapho" No one considered it exceptionally immoral until the advertising agent of an actress in New York, needing lift of some kind, con- oeived the idea of a prosecution in the courts. The actress in question was ar rested, and the resultant excitement gave the play, founded on Daudets book, the iHe and Ego" 1t had lacked.
 The New York device has spread to the '.provlnces," and the forms 1t is assum- ing there must be surprise to it's origi- nators. Up in Knoxville. for example, a Mr. Cowan, merchant, promptly read 'ssapho," instead of waiting for the play and from Knoxville point of view he al once and for all pronounced it highly ina moral. Its tendencies" he says, are very naughty; and he has hired a lawyer to SC
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
"K. C., MIZoo," IN SUMMER
From the Washington Times.

From the Washington Times.
 'Yes, it is pretty apt to be as hot as blazes when the democratic national con- vention meets in our city," said MT. Charles Wesley of Kansas City, at the Ebbit last evening; "but if it is hot in Kansas City, it will be hot elsewhere It may be just as hot in Philadelphia or Chicago. July is not noted for cool days It is an un- comfortable month. We will get the credit for blistering, dreadful place if it is siz- zling, but we will not deserve it. I can hard ly recommend K. C., Mizoo, as an ocean summer resort, but it will average with other interior places. We will make the democrats just as comfortable as Phila- delphia will the republicans. We will also keep them busier.'
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
The Effect of Higher Criticism

Rev. Dr. Hills of Breeklyn, the other day told story showing the unsetting effects of the higher criticism, relates the New York Tribune It fell to his lot to attend the funeral of a negro, sharing the service with a colored minister. As the two clergy men were>riding to the cemetery the broth CT in black suddenly asked Dr. Hills how he got along at his church with the higher criticism. Dr. Hills replied that it was not a disturbing element at Plymouth.
 We'll said his companion, tits making things pretty hot at our church. One of my deacons who is down on it comes to prayer meeting and prays, o, Lord, bless our pastor and help him to bring old treas ures out of the word;' while another deacon who believes in it follows him and prays, O. Lord bless our pastor and help him to bring new treasures out of the word and betwixt those two deacons and the . Lord they keep me black and blue" pr. Hilis naivey added that he supposed the deacons kept the minister blue while the Lord kept him black.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
MARRYINti AS. A BUSINESS

From the New York Mail and Express.
 What may be called contemporaneous his tory is ruthlessly piling up a record that will demonstrate to Prof. Sumner that his 0-per-eent-marriage- idea 1t not pop ular with the people. Elmdra N. r., is do- ing such a thriving business in matrimony that several ministers there have 'runners" at the railway station to capture intending brides and bridegrooms, and Bethlehem, Pa, and Camden, N. J., report similar condition. The only place in the country that affords Prof. Sumner any consolation is Chicago. There the divorce mill keeps grinding out separations at the old-time rate of one a minute.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
Want Exposition at St. Louis

Washington, March A.-Representative Lane of Iowa today introduced a bill, pro- vid1ng for an exposition at St. Louis, Mo-, in 1903, to celebrate the -hundredth anni- versary of the purchase of the Louisiana territory. The bill provides for govern ment building to cost s4OO0OO; and also for the expenditure of $5,O0O,OOO by the govern ment when the exposition authorities have raised s10O00,OO0. Provision is also made for the creation of commission and for other features giving the exposition a na- tional and International scope.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
A GOVERNMENT HIGH ROLLER

From the Honolulu Star.
 The Westminster is balloon, say the men who travelled on the last horse trans- port to arrive here from San Francisco. She is the highest roller that ever put tot sea, in the opinion of the enlisted men and teamsters. The fact that she lost thirty five horses in calm weather bears out the statements of the men. According to some of them the vessel very seldom touches the sea. 'I don't know how the Westminster would behave in the water said one dis gusted seaman, "but in the air she's e corker." .L4
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
FASHIONS IN MANILA
m the Manila Tribune.

From the Manila Tribune.
 Here is another infallible sign that Amer ican influences are gaining ground: Two Spanish ladies were seen yesterday in a carriage, their glossy locks crowned with the very latest in the shape of two chic ht- tie llats which might have come straight from the millinery parlors of a downtown establishment in New York or Chicago Yet it would be pity were the graceful Span ish mantilla to pass into the great beyond.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
AsIr SOMETIMES HAPPENS

From the Chicago Post.
 q don't care what my constituents thinkr' exclaimed the congressman hctly. "I think for myself"
 ''I once knew another man who boasted of that" suggested the man from home "Yes?"
 "Oh, yes. And do you know what hap pened to him?''
 "No. What?"
 Well, after the next election there was no one else for whom he had the privilege of thinking" ----
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
Amount of Bonds Received

Washington, March A.-Today's receipts of old government bonds for exchange for new per cents amounted to SIS, $50, ,3O0 making total to date of s1O5 S60,3 ,3O0 The receipts from individuals to date aggregate $6,610,S $50. In answer to large number of inquiries which are being received, the de- pertinent wishes it again stated that the ex- change of old bonds for the new ones is in no sense compulsory. Persons holding the old bonds may keep them until maturity if they desire.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
The Weight of Precedent

There is a story reported as having been told by Colonel Fred N Dow, of Portland. Me, which shows well how customary usage "broadens down from precedent to precedent" And no less plainly does it show the weight of the exceptional prece- dent, says the Youths Companion. Colonel Dow once visited friends al Que bee, and while seeing the sights of the city and it's surroundings he took a public car riage to visit the Falls of Montmorency. At halfway house on the road the driver pulled up his horse and remarked: 'The carriage always stops here' "For what purpose? asked the colonel ~ For the passengers to treat" was the reply.
 But none of us drink, and we do not in- tend to treat"
 The driver had dsmounted and was wait
 ing by the roadside Drawing himself up to his full height he said impressively: T have driven this carriage now more than thirty years, and this has happened but once before Some time ago I had for a. fare a crank from Portland, Me, by the name of Neal Dow, who said he wouldn't drink; and what was more to the point. hA said he wouldn't pay for anybody else to drink"
 The son found himself occupying the same ground that on which his father had stood.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
A GENERALS LONG TITLES

From Golfers Weekly.
 'fBobs.'' who is sometimes known as Lord Roberts, has, next the royal family, the longest list of titles in Great Britain. Here Is official designation: Baron Roberts or Kandahar and Waterford, P. C., K. P, G. C. B., c. c. s. L, G. c. I. E.,, ". C., D. c. l., ILL. ID. And yet he is the shortest general in the service. Should he be triumphant in South Africa he may count on a few more letters to his name.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
To Refund Gourtmartial Fines

Washington, March H.-Senator Butler to- day introduced a bill authorizing the distri- button of the money which has been col lected as court-martial forfeitures in the volunteer army since July 1, 1898. among the states of the union for the benefit of the soldiers themselves. The total sum amounts to- s22s, ,131, and the bill provides for its pro rata distribution.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

Admiral Dewey had no difficulty in knock ing out the Spanish fleet, but he could not stand up before the "artillery punch" of his Savannah friends.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
THE PATH OF GLORY
Tennyson.

Not once or twice in our rough 'aland-storys The oath of duty was th -7y to gloryI He that walks 1t 7 nT
 For the right ant am ldn
 Love of self, be- ay closes, He shall find the stu porn pursting Into glossy purples Tli rldden
 All Voluptuous ga aa.r1eGs. Not once or twice in oa s aHd-z tory, The path of duty was t. 70 sioryt He, that ever following ne Ima ii5z. On with toll of heart anL Ing hands, Thro' the long gorge to t. light has
 won
 His path upward, and prev I'd. Shall find the topping crags c paty saaled Are close upon the shining ta lle-ian55 To which our God Himself na1h and
 sun.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

Rampant rapacious republieansm is striking at the helpful reciprocity treaties. There is no octopus like the tariff octopus. He is the bull octopus of the whole lot.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

The liquor license fee in Marshheld,
 Mass is now $1,OOe,ooo. This keeps liquor out of Daniel Websters old home, but it
 booms the trade in the suburban districts
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
MorganIntreduc Amendment

Washington, March 21-Senator Morgan today introduced an amendment to the Por- to Rico bill, providing for free coinage of silver. It is limited to the American prod fuct.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

Webster Davis request for mediation is a misfit, but his salary as assistant secre- taIry of the interior, which goes right along, ia not.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

Persia is trying to find man to serve as minister to this country who has sim pie name-one that wicked paragraphers cannot turn to account.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

General Wheeler mingles war and politics in such a manner that it is difficult some- times to tell which is which.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

The Porto Ricans are not able to expend English explosives against the Porto Rico tariff bill. Spanish explosives do not turn the air blue.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

Ex-Editor Sheldon will find as he goes along and reflects trffie that publicity is the best means of reform in all evils.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

The Third avenue railroad incident Is closed. The railroad in question has been absorbed by the elevated system.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

General Butler has an opportunity to strike while Lord Roberts is waiting foi supplies.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

The trouble in Topeka is the. stockholders have convictions enough, but their financial perseverance is not trustworthy enough.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

The Topekaites are convinced that 6 newsless paper does not rank up to ( horseless carriage.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

The Delaware peach cron welcomed the cold wave as it's oldest ano oaunchest friend.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

Promoter Rhodes will not be consulted when the time comes to settle the Souti African trouble.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

John Bull has fallen in love with the Irish. He loves good fighters in this erdsls The business end of the Topeka Capital is asserting itself.
 Japan is the nation that now has a chip on it's shoulder.
 The Carnegie concern has called a strike in armor plate..
 St. George and St. Patrick are now part ners.
 Mir Steyn retired to fight another day.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22

They begin to think in the northern states that the second robin will .overtake the first one.
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
Did Not Look Like an Indian

Mrs. II. s. Boa1, one of the best known women of Wyoming, enjoys the double dis tinction of being the daughter of Colonel Cody, better knwn as Buffalo Blll," and of residing in community whose legal title Is "B. z.- Ranch, Slack, Wyo.," re- lates the Saturday Evening Post. No one can tell more interesting stories of her distinguished father, and not even her father has been more pestered with ques- tons by foeiish or inquisitive people. Among some of the startling queries which have been put to her are these:
 'I suppose you have a very large eollee- tion of Indian scalps?'
 Have you ever been sealped yourself?"
 Do you keep buffaloes as domestic pets?'
 Once, on the ranch. while she was tertaining a foreign stranger, her father rode by and she said: There's Colonel Cody now"
 The man looked at the horseman long and anxiously.
 Are you sure about it?"
 Certainly; l know him very we'll, in- deed.
 : Well. I declare, I was never so sur prised in my life. Why that man is gen. tleman, and not an Indian at all."
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
NOT IN NEED OF ADVICE

From the Washington Post
 "Oh, you needn't caution me to look out
The age-herald., 1900-03-22
Ireland has been annexed at last.

Mir steyn retired to fight another da
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-14
No Tramps Nor Paupers.

Wichita. Kas., June The
board of county commissioners of
Wichita county has just abolished
the poor house, there being
no more paupers in the county. j..
II. Cullom, an old soldier, is the
only dependent person i'll the cOun-
ty, and he is being kept up by
popular subscription, so the county
can have the name of being pauper-
less. Ten years ago there were
800 paupers in Wichita county, but
the crops have been so large since
then that everybody has made
plenty of money. No tramps are
allowed in the county. They must
work or leave.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-14
CUBANS SENSITIVE.
Do Not Wish to Appear More
Corrupt Than Amer
leans.

Havana, June 9.-Senor Naccar
isSe, II Cuban agent for we'll
known grade of flour, recently had
matter in litigation. The clerk
of the court called upon him and
said that for four centenes, about
$50, IL decision would be rendered
in his favor. He refused and IL
decision was rendered against him.
He laid the matter before General
Wood, who advised him to appeal
and suggested that, if he were APP
preached again, he should mark
the money and endeavor to have a
detective present to overhear the
negotiations.
Yesterday the secretary Of the
Judge of the Cathedral Court called
upon NarcarisSc and told him that
for ten centcueS the appeal decis-
ion would be given in his favor
An appointment was made for an
other interview, and when the see
rotary arrived, accompanied by the
under secretary, detective was in
hiding who heard the entire dis
cussion and arrested the secretary
when he was leaving the building
with the money, taking him to the
Nivac, the Tombs Of Havana, where
he was able to obtain bail.
\ lawyer, who was consulted by
Naccarrisse, advised him not tC
have the man arrested, as such
would be considered 'unpatriotic, .
especially as the Americans would
then be able to say that the Gu
bans were worse than themselves.
This last suggestion was timely
enough for the Americans even
since the occupation, and hav,
good reasons to consider the courts
of Cuba the most corrupt courts
that exist in any civilized country
The CuStom-houSe fraud ease,
have been set down for trial OF
June %, but it is generally fell
that conviction is impossible, II,
every Judge and lawyer concerne,
has relations or friends among tn,
accused.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-14
A Word From sc. L. D."

Readers of the MESSAGE, good
morning! | feel somewhat like
the prodigal, with the exception
of the husks-we had beef steak
and potatoes.
We spent about eight weeks in
Boone county, II part of the time
in Harrisburg and Il part of the
time in Sturgeon. Harrisburg is
about half way between Damascus
and Jerusalem. The inhabitants
are principally publicans and sim
nerS. There are no saloons there,
but the doors of damnation stand
wide open. In large gilt letters
one may read, Drug Store" We
are credibly Informed that the fiery
liquid, that robS men of reason
and women and children of bread
can he obtained in any quantity,
from a thimble-full to gallon; it
depends altogether on the capacity
of the skin of the guZzler to con
tain it. Profane men are as plen-
tiful as English sparrows. One
can hear Gods name used III Il
prOfane way on the streets, in the
stores and in the workshops. Yet
there are few good people there
we mean God-fearing men, Al
least we talked for II half hour al
different times with some of the
citizens and did not hear then
swear once in all that time.
Sturgeon is beautiful littl,
city scattered over considerable ter
ritory. Considerable wealth rep
resented there. There is large
two story brick school house and 1
very excellent school; good churcl
buildings. representing the ditfier
ent denominations. The Court o
Common Pleas of Boone county il
held here. Several different fra
ternal organizations; the Macca
J bees, the A. o. u. W., the Mod
em Woodmen, the Married Men
League and the Boone County Mu
tual. Here an occasional leade
in church work will boldly wal
into the saloon and guzzle dow
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-14
A. M. DOCkERY.
Welcomed HOme-Address
by a Republican.

Galatin, Mo-, June S.-Today
witnessed the homecoming Of Al
exander NJ. Dockery from the Kan
sas City convention, and an enthu-
siastic reception was given to the
next Governor of Missouri by his
friends and ncighbors in Gallatin
and Daviess county. 1t was not II
political gathering, but greeting
of friends irrespective Of party.
Two bands, II reception commit
tee and Il large number of citizens
in carriages met Mr.. and Mrs.
Dockery AS they stepped from the
Rock Island train ut l:lj p. m. =,
and escorted them to the Circuit
Court room. Former Mayor Mann
presided over the meeting and in
troduced Colonel Boyd Dudley,
former president of the Missouri
Republican state League, who
made the address of welcome.
He was followed byJ. w. Alex
ander, who spoke of Mr.. Dockery
as a business man, and Rollin j
Britton, who spoke of him as ii
neighbor. Both were frequently
applaudcd.
Mr.. Dockcry, responding, spoke
of his birth in Il log-cabin on Hon
ey Creek, and his confidence of
victory in the November elections.
He paid fine tribute to his oppo-
nent in the gubcrnatorial race,
spoke ut length on the resources of
the State, which, he declared, wcr,
yet scarcely known, made refer.
ence to the necessity for II more
thoro study by the farming public
of the public road question and the
necessity for the levy Of an ade.
quate tax for road purposes before
existing conditions could be rene
died.
Doctor Dockery closed his ad
dress with an eloquent expression
of gratitude for the hearty wei
come home given him by his friends
of all parties, and extended then
special invitation to attend his in
auguration and visit him at hi
jefferson City home after January
|, 1901. His speech was repeated
ly and profusely applauded.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-14
Eggs So a Dozen.

Washington, June 9,-SOme in
teresting matter concerning the
conditions in Dawson City and the
Yukon district has been furnished
the State Department in a recent
report from United States Consul
McCook.
Dawson" he says, is begin
ming to present more substantial
appearance. Claims are now being
prepared for sluicing; that is, the
washing the gold from the large
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-06-14
A Hardin Pupil.

The Farber Forum says: Miss
Alberta Kennen, who came under
the head of PrOfcients' at the
Hardin College recital at Mexico
recently, has Il large class of music
pupils in Farber, who are making
rapid progress under her able in
struction. Miss kennen is taking
advantage of the splendid induce
ments offered by Hardin College
and her natural talent together
with a liberal supply of determine
ton and push makes her success in
the musical world assured.