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The age-herald., 1900-04-25

should fight in every possible way the sub sidy bill It is their duty to criticize and expose such schemes of the administration They belong to the opposition, and the duty of the opposition is to criticize, and to invite public condemnation upon admin istration measures. That is the chief value of an opposition party. and the country could not safely get along without one.
 In the subsidy scheme the utmost the opposition could accomplish would be too small It should be fought from the out set to the inevitable end. It should be made the dearest victory the esteemed MT. Hanna ever demanded. Every feature and bearing of the bill should be explain ed and re-explained to the people; for it and the Porto Rican bill are two issues that the democratic party cannot afford to ignore. They are both essentially repub- lican, the one presenting imperialism, and the other privilege and plutocracy at their worst
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
S2O,OO0 PEARL IN
 OYSTER PATTY

From the New York World.
 It became known yesterday that Lieu tenant Herbert Whipple, of the Seventh United States cavalry, recently found valuable pearl in an oyster patty while dining with friends in the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. The pearl was the size of hazel nut and nearly round. Had it not been damaged in the cooking, experts say, it would be worth at least $2o,0OO.
 The dinner was given in honor of Lieu tenant Whipple a few days before his de- parture to join his regiment in Cuba. As he was eating an oyster patty his teeth struck something hard. As it was too round to be piece of oyster shell, he made an examination, and found it to be beautiful pearl. The process of cooking had changed its appearance from a pure white to a dull turquoise blue.
 Lieutenant Whipple decided to have the gem put in a stickpin for his wife, and sent it to a jeweller the next day. When the pearl was shown to Manager Boldt, of the hotel, he said:
 Had it not become darkened in the cooking the pearl would surely have been worth s2O,OoO or s30,Ooo
 Tt is not unusual to find pearls in oys- ters, but they are generally so small as to be of little value" he added "Lieutenant Whipple's find was the largest and finest pearl I have ever seen.
 q shall have to examine our oysters" he laughed, If they have got to bearing pearls-or raise the price of patties''
 The pin has been sent to Mrs Whipple, who lives in Louisville, Ky.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
Republicans Declining Nominations

Congressman William Alden Smith of Michigan and Congressman Charles P. Pierce of Missouri both republicans, have believed that in several close districts sit ting republicans will this year decline to face the people republican candidates.
 These men do not like the outlook, espe- cally in view of the establishment of a colony in Porto Rico. They do not see how they can explain to the satisfaction of the voters that the Porto Ricans are not Americans, and that Porto Rico is not a part of this country. They fear that awk ward tariff questions will arise, and that it will not be easy to say wherein Porto Rico differs from Arizona, either in the manner of its acquisition. in the ca pacity of it's people for territorial govern ment.
 True, the spelbinders that Mir Hanna s big fund will send out will go loaded with facts intended to show that fifteen per cent. tariff is needed, and that free trade would ruin certain interests; but some con gressmen know well what those interests are, and they further know that the peo- pie will be told what those interests are, and why they are favored by the republi- can party, and they do not propose to get in the way of a landslide.
 Congressman Pierce thus describes the situation: When Speaker Hendersons gavel fell announcing the opening of the Fifty-sixth congress, our party was united, strong and in magnificent shape. Today we are divided, split up into factions and drifting around in an apparently demoral- ized condition. It hardly seems possible that this change could have been brought about in few months I expect to return to St. Louis and do what I can for my party during the coming campaign, but I acknowledge that I feel disheartened and anything but enthusiastic in regard to our prospects" This is about the size of it, and this is why republican congressman are declining examinations.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
Aibreeht's Sense of Humor

Next to Cronje himself, the capture at Paardeberg of Major Albrecht who was in charge of the Free State artillery, was most appreciated by Great Britain The major knows more about artillery matters than any other three men in the two re- publics. Personally he has no feeling in the war, but fought because he was paid to do so, says the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 During the bombardment of Kimberley he saved many lives of the Boers by shouting out when the shells were com- ing from the guns of Colonel Kekewich, with the result that the Boers took cover
 lieutenant objected to his "Koest korels!' Down, fellowsD, for he did not like to be classed as a fellow.
 When the major, by the aid of his field glasses, detected the firing of the next she'll he called out:
 Down, fellows, and Lieutenant Heisler!"
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
- S61,S4O IN ROOM RE.NT

From the New York Daily News.
 Probably the longest lease for a single room was recorded in the registers office. It was signed by Frank K. M. Rehn, an artist, and is for room 112 on the top floor of the big Chelsea apartments in West Twenty-third street The lease is to run forty-eight years.
 MT Rehn has already lived sixteen years in the room, for which he pays an annual rental of $1,060. It is a very curious apart ment, having a room above a room. In the upper part, directly under the roof MT Rehn has his studio. Below this is the living apartment of MT. and Mrs. Rehn and their 13-year-old son.
 Ii MT. Rehn lives to fulfill his lease he W. have paid in rent for his room the sum of $67 $40.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
FOR REVISION
Two-thirds of the Presbyterian Ministers
 Said to Favor It

The New York Journals poll of Presby- terian ministers of Greater New York and the entire country on the question of the revision of the Westminster Confession of Faith has developed astonishing results. No less than two-thirds of the ministers interviewed by correspondents in different parts of the country declare themselves frankly in favor of revision, and most of these think that mere revision will not be acceptable, and that an entirely new creed, simple and direct, should be drafted
 The following table is a summary of the views of representative Presbyterian clergymen of the United States on the question of the revision:
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 When a woman wears a mans hat she ought to be made to take it off wherever a man has to.
 The easiest way to convince a woman that she won't always be unhappy without you is to agree with her when she says she will.
 If the average married man held any other woman's hand as long as his wife lets other men hold hers, she would go home to her mother.
 The atheists you meet are probably the boys who used to be so good that their parents never gave them anything but Bibles and Pilgrims Progresses for Christi mas presents.
 If woman loses nice lace handker- chief around where there are any other women 1t is harder to find than a box of combings in a photograph of girls room taken by herself.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
IMETO COERsE TURKEy IS NOW

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 The time to press upon Turkey the claim for damages of American citizens is now; this month and this summer. This is the time to teach not only Turkey, but all the rest of the world, including our own citi- zens that we shall enforce the claim of American citizens the world over. The lesson which Decatur taught the Barbary pirates was worth millions to the develop ment of America It never ought to have been forgotten, but if 1t has been a second chapter of similar sort would immensely increase respect for our position as a world power.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
Bringing Men from the Inferno

An amusing story is going the rounds of some English coal districts with reference to enlsting in South Africa, says Lon don correspondent. grandson of Presi- dent Kruger, who resides in England, Is said to have been in communication with Pretoria and received a cable: "More ships arriving. Are any men left in Manches- ter?" Young Kruger went to Manchester and cabled back: Regret Manchester IS full" A second cable came from Pretoria: Still more ships arriving. What about Leeds?" The reply was: Regret Leeds al- so full" A third cable came: Try New castle' Young Kruger goes to Newcastle and there sees lift go down the shaft or a mine empty to bring up lot oi men to the surface Rushing off to the teie- graph office he cables:
 'Stop the war, grandpa. They are bring ing up men from the inferno
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
Shin Subsidy Bill Au7ir.

MT. Hanna and his associates had ar- ranged to put the subsidy bill through the senate, and then under a special rule to pass it in the house in two or three days when it should meet again in December. This was very fine scheme. The senate, willing and it was known that a majority could be drummed up for the scheme after the November election, when members would not for one reason or another be so sensitive to public sentiment. Not a few republicans would then be indifferent to public sentiment for they would then know that their places would be filled by other men. Although it was believed the big scheme to loot the treasury of s9,OOo,o GOO year could in that way be put through.
 But a snag appeareth. The democrats of the senate say they will fight the pro- Eramme to the utmost of their speaking strength. They say they will debate it while their lung power lasts, and they be- lieve it will hold out until July or August at least. Not only will they debate the subsidy bill but they propose to prolong the consideration of every other bill, even appropriation bills.
 The republicans will now have to choose between a prolonged session in presiden- tial year, including the agitation of an ob- noxious subject, and their promise not to call up at this session the subsidy bill. The democratic senators are right in the position it is said they have taken. They
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

A seat in the United States senate is the only seat that outranks seat in the New York stock exchange. One of the latter sold last week for sn,5Oo.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

With a six-millOn job from New York's tunnel company, and four-million order for armor from Uncle Sam. the Carnegie company is feeling quite cheerful, and .ap- ed promptly
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
KIpIINii.S NEW POEM

Bloemfontein Dispatch New York Journal. concert was given Wednesday night in aid of the widows and orphans fund or psnized by the war correspondents. The leaders of the army were present, and the feature was Kipllngs new poem sung to the music of "Auld Lang Syne." It is as follows:
 We welcome to our hearts tonight
 Our kinsmen from afar, Brothers in an empires fight
 And comrades of our war; For Auld Lang Syne, my lads
 And the fights of Aud Lang Syne! We drink our cup of fellowship
 To the fights of Aud Lang Syne The shamrock thistle, leek and rose,
 With heath and wattle twine, And maple from Canadian shows,
 For the sake of Auld Lang Syne. For Auld Lang Syne take hands
 From London to the line Good luck to those that toiled with us
 Since the days of Auld Lang Syne! Again to all we hold most dear
 In life we left behind, The wives we wooed, the bairns we kissed.
 And the loves of Auld Lang Syne. For surely you have your sweetheart
 And surely I have mine; We toast her name in silence here
 And the girls of Auld Lang Syne. And last to him. the little man,
 Who led our fighting line From Kabul to Kandahar
 In the days of Auld Lang Syne. For Auld Lang Syne and Bobs,
 Our chief of Auld Lang Syne. We're here to do his work again
 As we did in Aud Lang .Syne!
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
A SAFE ABATEMENT

From the Hartford Courant.
 We feel pretty sure that Senator Hoars s oration will not be cabled in full to Hong Kong for transmission to the insurrectos. The cable tolls on (say) 4s,O00 words would be no joke.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

From the Galveston News.
 If Admiral Dewey has really let 1t be known in Vermont that he is a democrat. such display of courage beats his Manila record all hollow,
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

Thomas Jefferson may have been freethinker in many things, but he never thought of giving a dollar dinner That is a device of the latter-day saints.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
-------- DIRECT PLAN ORkS WELL

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 Hereafter Senator Morgan should sup port the plan of electing United states senators by a direct vote or the people. IL worked beautifully in his case.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
IF ONLY DAILY aEWspApza IN ALABAMA
Gotten Crop of 1898-99.

Statistician Watkins is about eight months late in his report of the crop that was wound up on August 31 of last year; but the government Is never sudden in such reports. MT. Watkins has aimed at accuracy through reports obtained from railways and steamboats and mills, and he believes his figures are trustworthy
 He puts the crop at 11,1S9,2O5 bales, of which amount Alabama furnished 1,176,Oi2 bales. The crop of Texas was S,S63,lo9 bales, and that of Georgia 1,376,7S1 bales, and that of Mississippi 7,12S bales. Ala bama cmes next, followed in order by South Carolina, Arkansas Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee and Indian Territory Utah made S4 bales; Kansas 5 bales, and Kentucky 50 bales.
 The Alabama crop is thus presented by
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

The sultan of Turkey desires to be treat ed as generously as the sultan of Sala has been. He has the larger family of the two to support
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

Mr. Gates and politics cannot make this an unprosperous year. The crops, the cur rency and the export trade are all against them
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

If Dr. Andrews keeps on moving west every two years, he will yet get back to his native state of Rhode Island.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

President Mckinley sees his plain duty, and does the opposite.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

Congressman Sibley is the champion Hopper of the period He is now gold bug republican.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

In the MiIlionaires club money does not, it seems, spell correctly.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
SHORT STORIES
OF THE DAY
Had the Dead Drop on Them All

Private Epps, of the Thirty-third Volun- teer infantry, Company B, is to have a medal of honor and thereby hangs the tale of one of the most remarkable of recent incidents In the Philippines, relates the Saturday Eveing Post It was in the great fight at Vigan-the fight in which the gall lant Thirty-third was led by Colonel "Jim'' Parker. Out there this battle is on record as one of the hardest-fought engagements of the war. The Tagals, in considerable force, had sought shelter in houses and in all sorts of odd places whence a rifle could be fired at the destested Americans It was Colonel Parker's business to clear them out. and the job was a hot one while il lasted.
 The Thirty-third infantry is composed chiefly of Texans-rough and tough from tiersmen-every one of them a practieed marksman. What with their appetite for fighting and their shooting ability, they are probably the most formidable regiment in the army. Private Epps Is merely a sample.
 On the occasion of this big fight Private Epps suspected that a certain house might shelter some insurgents, so he went to in- vestigate it. The dwelling was in the mid dle of an enclosure surrounded by stone wall. He jumped upon the wall, which was about five feet high, and, looking down, saw no fewer than seventeen Filipinos crouchfng with rifles ready
 Without a moments hesitation he called upon them to surrender. Five minutes later when Colonel "Jim'' came up, he found them disarmed and under guard of Private Epps their guns conveniently stacked
 When Private Epps was summoned later to headquarters and formally complimented flr his achievement, he seemed surprised, and remarked that he couldn't see anything especially notable in his performance
 Why" said he, "what could they do but surrender? I had the dead drop on themi" @
 Nevertheless, Private Epps is to have medal of honor.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

The blame is now placed on the generals instead of the Beers.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
They Needed No Instructions

On a street car recently met ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed, more hearty and droll than ever, and lively as a schoolboy In va- cation, says Joe Mitchell Chapple, in the National Magazine. He bought six street car tickets for quarter, and drolly re- marked in that drawlling, high nasal tone, fumbling for change:
 "These public institutions must be sup ported, you know"
 When told that he was needed down at the capitol to tell them what to do, he replied in his characteristic, sarcastic way:
 Well, they don't seem to need me to tell them whom to do."
 could not help thinking how much pub lie curiosity in a man shrinks when he steps down and out of public life. Plain Thomas Reed now rides in street car; whereas Speaker Reed was compelled to seek the seclusion of a cab in going to the capitol.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

Lord Roberts is as fearless a critic he could be if he were safe at home on the retired list.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
NO DOUBT ABOUT HIS COURAGE

The firuit-can trust has trebled the price of 1898.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

The fifty congressman who do not drink or smoke must employ disreputable elec- tion agents.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

Tim Woodruff's clamorous weskits are still in the running mate race.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

The Duke d'Arcos and Chicago are at
 peace again, but they will never be chum-
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

for armor from Uncle Sam the Carnegie company is feeling quite cheerful and .ap- plications for libraries should be forward ed promptly.
 Thomas Jefferson may have been freethinker in many things, but he never thought of giving dollar dinner. That is device of the latter-day saints. 
 The sultan of Turkey desires to be treat ed as generously as the sultan of sala has been He has the larger family of the two to support.
 Mr Gates and politics cannot make this an unprosperous year. The crops, the cur rency and the export trade are all against them.
 If Dr. Andrews keeps moving west every two years, he will yet get back to his native state of Rhode Island.
 Congressman sibley is the champion Hopper of the period. He is now a gold bug republican.
 Lord Roberts is as fearless critic as he could be if he were safe at home on the retired list.
 The fifty congressman who do not drink or smoke must employ disreputable elec- ton agents.
 The Duke d'Arcos and Chicago are at he my.
 American Steel and Wire is not good purchase unless you are Ion the inside" 
 Shirt waists are to be as loud this year as a country lawyer, talking to a jury.
 Our Bobs is sexton of the South African graveyard for military regulations.
 While men are revising creeds they might now and then revise themselves.
 Colonel Gates has been accused of every crime except political ambition.
 It may be Americas destiny to rid Eu-' rope of the unspeakable Turk.
 Tim Woodruff's clamorous weskits are still in the running mate race.
 In the Millionaire's club money does not, it seems, spell correctly.
 President Mckinley sees his plain duty, and does the opposite.
 The blame is now placed on the generals instead of the Boers.
 The fruit-can trust has trebled the prices of 1898.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

American Steel and Wire is not good purchase unless you are Ion the inside -
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

It may be Americas destiny to rid EuS rope of the unspeakable Turk.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

Shirt waists are to be as loud this year as a country lawyer, talking to a jury.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

Our Bobs is sexton of the South African graveyard for military reputations
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

While men are revising creeds they might now and then revise themselves.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

Colonel Gates has been accused of every crime except political ambition.
The age-herald., 1900-04-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphers prophecies for this day, Wednesday, April 9, 1900:
 Travel, and push thy affairs in the D. m"
 Thou hast shockingly bad birthday and wilt have changes and losses in abun- dance: see that thou dost not speculatei keep thy money safe"
 "A child born on this day will be care- less and prodigal. and poor all the days of it's life: it will throw away many golden opportunities"
The age-herald., 1900-04-25

Rev. Dr. J. C. Morris and Mrs Morris of
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-21
Railroad lnspectionx

The railroad commissioners have com. pleted theIr spring inspections of the rsilroads in the state and have reported the condition of the roads as found by them. They report ss follows concern. ing the Central New England R. R.:
 Some important improvements, noted as in progress n our last report, have been completed ance our last inspec- ton. The Txriiville trS stiles have been entirely rebuilt, including piles, caps. stringers, ties and guards A new freight building has been erected a, Simsbury. An iron bridge has been put in place of Howe truss just east of Winsted, also several iron girder bridges over Mad river west of Winsted, and sn Iron girder bridge over Blackberry river Just west of Canaan. A new floor IS to be placed this season on the Silk Mill trestle. the New Hartford trestle is to be enSrely rebuilt, ton spans of iron girders to take the place of the present wooden structure, to be completed in August, also, to be completed at the time, a nes iron bridge over the Housa- tonic river just west of Canaan has been contracted for, consisting of two spans of iron girders each 50 feet long and two spans each 30 feet long. We mo- ticed that the shoulders of some of il e emhsnkments were badly washed by the spring freshet ana need to be wid- ened Otherwise the track k in good condition.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-21

Mir and Mrs James n. Arms and child and MT Arms brother of Hartford are occupying the Whittlesey cottage for the summer.
 Mir and Mrs J. \. Van Dsusen and Mrs Theodore T. Adam and son John visited st A G. Irion's in Long Island City, also other friends in New York city. All last week.
 -Thirty-one children and about 70 psrents were present st the kindergsr- ten party in the High school building last Friday. Ice cream and cake were served by Miss Attleton and Mrs Pres ton and all had jolly time.
 Miss Arnold of Providence, R. I. visited Miss Attleton last week and on Saturday returned home accompanied by Miss Attleton who will remain in Providence few days before proceed. ing to her home in Boston, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-21
LAA RvILLE

Mrs Betsey Ann Judd died at the home of her son Grove Judd last Sun day aged S4 years. Her funeral service took place Tuesday at the house, Rev J.. Alderman officiating. Interment in the Huntsville cemetery. Deceased leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn her loss, Lucius, Grove, Mary and Della
 John Flanigsn. who has been very i'll all spring with liver complaint, died Friday, aged about 60 years, at the home of his brother Hugh on the road to Lime Rock. His funeral took place last Sunday afternoon. Services were held at St MAry's church; interment at Salisbury Catholic cemetery.
 Samuel MsrshAn of Northheld, Ct, is spending few days this week here and is the guest of James Ellis
 The Taconic Ladies School closed last week for the summer vacation, also the public schools
 Mrs Walt T Saunders and her dsugh- ter Nellie, wife of Dr Fred Phillips of Nevburgh, arrived here last week and will spend the summer st their old home,
 The wm. Ksryon family of New York city arrived at their summer resi- dence on Main street last week for the season.