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The age-herald., 1900-03-21
SOUTH AFRICAN FUTURE

From the New York Tribune.
 What that future will be cannot be who'll ly predicted but there are certain general principles which we may regard as sure to be established. One is the equality of races. There will be no more ostracism Of Engishmen and Americans by the Dutch, and there will be no ostracism of the Dutch by the British. The Boers will not be trans formed into Outlanders. The example has already been set in Cape Colony. which to- day has Dutch ministry, and in Canada, which has a French prime minister. It is to be supposed that in the Transvaal, where there Is a legitimate majority of English speaking people, there will be an English speaking ministry In the place of MT. Kruger's oligarchy. In the Orange Free State, on the contrary there ds a Dutch majority, and continuance of Dutch government is to be expected. But in each case the minority will have due representa- ton, and the language of the minority will have legal recognition In the legislature. So much we may assume as certain, be- cause these were among the principles which the British government urged upon the Transvaal for it's adoption before the war.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
GARDEN OF EDEN

From the Chicago News.
 Evans Weed of Newfield, Conn.,, purposes transforming his farm into as near coun- terpart of the place where Adam and Eve spent their honeymoon as is possible from Biblical description. MT. Weed is rich farmer, 40 years old His farm is just out side Stamford, and 1t is beautiful one. Mr. Weed is confident that he can so ar range Gds Garden of Eden that any one chancing to be familiar with the original can recognize 1t at a glance. He will di- vert stream into several brooks, con- struct artificial lakes, and devote much att tention to growing beautiful flowers and fine fruits.
 In hs Garden of Eden MT. Weed intends to ,be Adam. In order to be consistent as possible he is going to have the legls- latlre change his first name to that of the first man, and he will not pay much atten- ton to Weed.
 There isn't any Eve yet. MT. Weed is A bGchelor. Only aIwoman naTnes I-rc -d apply. Mr. Weedf says.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
AT ST. HELENA
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald
 It is not to be expected that General Cronje and his associates in captivity will remain very long on the island of St. Hele- ma. It Is not an uncomfortable place, and the rest he gets there may be beneficial to him, if his mind is not a1toether at ease in the association. Probably he Is not so constituted as to eat his heart out after the manner of Napoleon, who had the dis advantage of finding himself a perpetual prisoner there. The indications are that tho Boer warfare will not be protracted many months, and it Is likely to be ended in way that will render it safe for the St. Helena exiles to be restored to their homes. Great Britain has sacrificed so much in this contest that it may be safely assumed that, in the settlement that att tends peace in that region, she will guard effectively against war renewal.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
Nebraska Democrats Act.

The platform of the Nebraska democrats will be widely studied, and the more it is studied the more it will be accepted and adopted. It Is comprehensive, explicit and frank. It evades no issue. and minces no words It deals in no generalities It is frank and open almost to the point of bluntness. and this feature of it will com mend it to honest men. If any reader of the Age-Herald has not read it, we urge him at once to read every line of it.
 At the very outset 1t touches the popular heart by advocating constitutional amend ments, authorizing an income tax, and di- rect elections of United States senators; it denounces trusts, and advocates double standard; it condemns the Porto Rico bill, insisting that the constitution follows the flag there and everywhere; it declares that the nation cannot be half republic and half empire, thereby furnishing new and apt 9hrase to political literature; 1t opposes hilitarism, demanding a --s-..aSIl standing army onlvs= =s-=~,sposes government by in- sssnction, favors municipal ownership of public utilities, eommends the initiative and referendum, denounces the trust4breeding Dlngley tariff and calls for the immediate construction of the Nicaragua canal The Nebraska democrats do not think trade can be shot into the Orient, but they do think that trade in that quarter of the world can be gained through 'the persuas- Upon this point then will be differences of opinion but the Nebraska democrats have at least raised the standard of a high civ iization. Judge Snodgrass at the banquet on Monday night of the w. J. Bryan an- nlversary club of Chattanooga, took a diff ferent view, and so win other good dem- ocrats, but this need not and will not lead to any want of harmony in democratic ranks. It is practical question to be met and decided in practical way.
 Altogether the democrts of Nebraska. seconded by the populists of that state, have set the pace of the campaign A cam paign between the people and plutocratic influences and tendencies has beens inaugu- rated and the old historic party will stand for the people and against the encroach- mepbs of corporate wealth in whatever dis guise it may assume.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
DIR. JAMESON IS IMPROVING

London Cable in New York Tribune.
 Dr. Jameson was down with enteric fever and critically i'll when Ladysnith was re- lieved. A private dispatch received here by a prominent South African states that he has rallied and is likely to recover. Dr. Jameson Was anxious to have a military command in the campaign, but as the leader of the raid he was excluded from the service for political reasons and was not welcomed when he arrived at Lady smitlr>a a few days before the investment of the town. His opportunity came. When the garrison was fever stricken he revert ed to medical practice. and did ten mems work in caring for the fever patients and the wounded soldiers.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
Haip to Her Husband

One often hears accounts of the benefit u15lic men have derived from the possess sion of a clever wife. In this respect Nlr
 Maxim is not behind his fellows, for in Mrs. Maxim he has not only splendid helpmate in his labors, but gracious companion, we'll fitted to attend to his social duties. By birth Bostonian, she is very highly educated Among other things, she has competent knowledge of shorthand; indeed, it was her good for tune to graduate higher in this~subject than anyone else in the school where she studied the subject, but has never used it for anyone's benefit save her husbands Tall, with a pleasing taste in dress, and a sweet, well-nodulated voice, to which the slight American accent, discerniole only now and then. lends an added charm, she is fitting chatelaine of the delight ful house in Queens Gate Palace that From the New York Mail and Express.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
BOOM WITH WHIsKERs
From the Washington Times.

From the Washington Times.
 Apparently without the aid of Colonel Henry c. Payne, a vice presidential boom has been launched in Texas for the Hon. 'Ned'' Green. The Green boom Is presented to the nation as a combination affair, with eastern as well as western clements. Mir. Green is the promising young son of Mrs. Hetty Green, of Wall street, and is said ito be in the neighborhood of twenty-one years of age. He looks older, though, ald 1t Is stated that when he permits his whis- kers a month two of uninterrupted growth not even Mark Hanna would be able to say that he is too young for vice president. The young gentleman was sent to Texas by his mother several years ago with instructions to grow up with the country, and make his own way in the world. He soon became the manager of a railroad system eleven miles long. When he is not mana ging this railroad he is man. aging one faction of the republican party of Texas. This faction consists of himself and three postmasters along his railroad system. The other faction con- ists of National Committeeman John Grant and all the other postmasters in Texas not on the Green railroad system. It is believed the noise of the Green boom Is what has sent the Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff on another western tour. As be- tween Woodruff and Green 1t is thought MT. Hanna would have hard time in choos- ing. Still, if MT. Greens doting mother should make up her mind to put 'Ned' on the ticket to be nominated at Philadel- phia MT. Hanna might conclude to waive the age limit he prescribed for ths ran ming mate several weeks ago. Greater men than MT. Hanna have had to give up when Mrs. Green got after them
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
Had to Instruct His yyoramen

In the days when American tools and ma chinery were almost unknown in England. MT. Maxim, ever on the watch for i'm provements, had invested largely in some of the very finest products of American in vention and manufacture. When the tools were set up, his men, never having used anything one-half so delicate, naturally did not understand how to work them, and MT. Maxim found it necessary ito instruct personally his staff in their construction and use. So one day he would be initiating a man into the intricacies of a new brass finishing lathe, or milling machine; an other day he would be demonstrating the proper use of a pattern making plant; third he would be writing his own speci- fieations, and making drawings; while yet again, he would himself set to work to forge special tools for particular purposes.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
THE FIDDLER

Once saw weary peddler,
 Plodding OCT high cliffs of snow, Selling wares of all descriptions AS he plodded to and fro. An, the nights w5re cold and bitter, (Sleepless for this travelling store) Yet he struggled on in madness Till his heart and soul were sore. Next saw him in a wagon;
 Hitched thereto mule of gray He had risen just a little;
 Inch by inch and day by day. He was selling, buying, swapping; ~ Climbing steadily up the hill, Calling to the countless thousands: "Open the way: have the will!' Next I saw him on the corner. In building of his own; He was reaping that rich harvest Which he had so humbly sown. He was trading, swapping dollars, Holding each that came his way: He was struggling onward-onward- Inch by inch and day by day. Next he owned a block of buildings. Stacks of gold and silver, too; He was growing richer, richer Just as ell men ought to do. Now he owns the house I live in; And he greets mo with a frown; So will pack my trunk and leave here Ere this peddlsr owns the town
 JNO. A. PERRY, Ala. March 20. 1900.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
KEFLEcTIoNs OF A BACHELOR
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 At 40 her pleasure Us woman's business; at 40 a mans business is his pleasure.
 The average woman feels as indignant at a happy old bachelor she does at fat begSar.
 A girl has a. lot of trouble at her own wedding trying to look both happy and friaihtened at the same time.
 For a minute after a nice ginl has pro- posed to him a. man is eIfraid of him self aus if a soft bug had dropped down his back.
 The woman that is so modest the first six months they are married that she won't let her husband see her com5ing her hair by the end of the year teases him to tell her all tho best stories he has heard down town.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

 down toRn ne street scenes were very inspil 7 Hon. Johseph J. Willett, of Anniston. spent yesterday in Birmingham. He de- clared there was no politics connected with his visit; that he was here merely on legal business.
 Colonel Robert c. Jelks arrived in Bir- mingham yesterday coming from south. east Alabama, where he has been staying several weeks, hunting, rusticating and resting.
 w. D. Seed. of Tuscalosa, candidate for state treasurer, was in town yesterday. John Pope, of Louisville, is in town. Colonel Jack Cranford and Mrs. Cram ford. of Jasper, were in town last night on their way to New York.
 President Powers and Trustee Daniel Pratt, of the State University, are in town Dr. Bethea, of Marengo, is in town.
 
 D. E. osgood. of Boston, T. L. Fossick, of Sheffield and Jake Weiss. of Mobile, are at the Morris.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
Prussia Taken to Task

Berlin, March 2O.-In the reichs.ag today, during debate on the management of the state railroads, the Prussian government was severely taken to task on the subject of the antiquated system of coupling trains now in use in Prnss.a, a sy1tem which has oecasi onal II many accidents.
 The Prussan minister of railroads, re- plying to the criticism, said the government had heard of the satisfactory experiments on the Bavarian railroads with the Amer ican automatic couplers, and would agree ito undertake similar experiments during the coming summer.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
This and the Next House.

Congressman Underwood has now an ad- verse majority of 9 to contend with, against an adverse majority at the outset of 1S. The loss was not wholly due to the seating of MT Aldrich of this state and of MT. Wise of Virginia. MT. Sibley of Penn sylvania, who was elected as a democrat, has decided to act hereafter with the publicans, and the five vacancies in the house run in favor of the republicans. Brigham H. Roberts. of Utah. was denied a seat: General Wheeler is still in the army; John Walter Smith, of Maryland, has become governor of his state; and by the deaths of Charles A. Chickering, of New York. and Sydney P. Epps. of Virgin ia, two seats are vacant. Of these five vacancies four arose in democratic districts, and only oue in @ republican district. These changes make the house stand today, re- pubEcans. 1s7; opposition, 165. The repub- lican majority Is therefore 22 in house of 352 members. There should be 357 members in it. There are more contested seats to be decided, and the republican majority will probably remain at or above 20.
 Chairman Babcock of the republican con- gressional committee has been counting chickens before the November matching. He says the republicans are sure to suc- eeed in 150 districts; the democrats in 1So. leaving IT districts to be battled for. Such an estimate would, if carried out. give the next house to the republicans; but no dem- sure republican districts. At least fifty or them are open to doubt if the Porto Rico tariff bill of the house is pushed through.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
Turns Ills Hand to Anything

The climax came when one day he re- quired something in the way of glass inn plements. He could not purchase what he wanted, but nothing daunted, he blew the glass himself. The men had never seen anything in glass-blowing of this sort be- fore, and the foreman, who all along had been much amused at the variety of work MT. Maxim had done, and who was little more outspoken than the rest, was so struck with admiration for the cleverness of the ''boss," that he took off his cap, and, finging 1t on the ground, exclaimed:
 Well, I'll be hanged! There aHi't any thing the old man can't turn his hand to! He's beaten us out and out at our own jobs on every tool in the place. He is draushts- man, a blacksmith, a pattern-maker, scholar, and now" he wound-up, The has turned glass; -blower!
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
Davis Beseieed With relecrams

San Juan, Porto Rico, March 20.--General Davis is in constant receipt of telegrams from the various towns of the islands begging him to use his influence with the United States congress for a speedy settle ment of the questions now in controversy Demonstrations occurred at many points yesterday similar to the large gathering headed by the San Juan chamber of com merce which presented the petition ito the governor-general for a redress of grlev- anceS.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
MIR. WHITE AND THE PREsIDENT

From the New York Tribune.
 Mr. Montagu White has gone too far. He has presumed too much upon the hospi- tality and forbearance of the American people. As a citizen and representative of the Transvaai 9le is welcome here. As the semi- official spokesman of the Transvaal government ne is entitled to courteous and considerate treatment. But as foreigner mettdnng with American politics and try ing to inject into American politics issues
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
New York City Debt

New York, March 90.-Comptroler Coler made public today a statement Of the city debt on February 8. The total gross funded debt was $364195,S59 the net s25S,- 312,4Si and the net bonded debt S25S ,34O, ,0S4. There were then besides outstanding bonds of various corporations now wholly or partly included in the city of New York amounting to $4,3S5391.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
MAKING IT FAMTLY PAPER

From the New York Press.
 Another Kansas editor has an itch for ad- vertisement and will turn over his news paper for a month to Norman Roberts, who will show how Brigham Young would do if he were on earth. Mr. Roberts will for a time quit walking the earth as angels do the clouds and smear printers ink upon his lily fingers. It will be a great vaca- tioni
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
ATTRACTING MUCH ATTENTION

From the Sheffield Reaper.
 The Birmingham Age-IIerald's cartoons are attracting much attention and driving home some convincing arguments. The Age+Herald's enterprise Is meeting gener- ous approval
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

that are entirely alien to them, and in which American citizens have no legiti- mate concern. he Is transgressing the laws of hospitality and making himself worthy or the most severe. rebuke.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

Ex-Editor Sheldon has not been able to capture the intelligence that any corset factory has been closed because he threw out their advertisements.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
l.. P. Keller Dead

Montgomery, Ala, March 20.-L. P. Kel- Ter, of Savannah, who was iujured in the wreck on tine Plant System Sunday night, died today. The others who were injured are improving.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

Boston's divine healer, whose name Is Truth, is out on bail. Truth must be in demand for once in Boston, else 1t would be permitted to languish in dungeon.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
Death of a Private

Washington, March 20-General Wood, at Havana, repojrts to the war department the death, on the 17th inst, of Private John G. Corry, of Company A, Seventh cavalry.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

If the eightIhour movement keeps on ex- tending the housewives and mothers may es..vrude It means them, and then what will become of this world?
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

Mrs. Emmons Blaine's eig1t-hour shifts will do in trust-fed families, but in the average family one shift is all that can be afforded.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

John Bulls platform at present reads: 'tHands off, gentlemen; I will attend to this South African business"
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
PolNtS 10 ONE CoNcLUsIoN

owns the great gun man. as master.
 While the good die young, it is to be noted that the Hon. Haze Pingree boom for vice president is still alive and kicking.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

Everybody surrenders and everything is captured in Luzon except Aguinaldo, and he sends no word.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

The lions tail is no longer food for the caricaturfsts. The lion himself is now wearing a very broad and complacent smile
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

The Orange Free State is now free in the northern half of it only. The despot's foot is on the south half.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

Alas, alas the navy Is to have a strategy board also. The brightest days of the American navy are nearly rounded up
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

MT. Bryan has no intention of rushing out. He is about to start off on a 10000 mile tour that will cover the Pacific coast. Activity is his watchword and road to good health
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
Believed in Being a Citizen


 Hiram s. Maxim, as everyone knows, was born. in the United States, but now he is naturalized British subject. says a writer in Mainly About People. A good deal has been said in the papers, and especially in the American papers, about his having be- come a British subject. Some of the lat ter, indeed, were not very complimentary in their remarks at the time, and seemed to infer that unworthy motives prompted the step At one time, however, MT Max i'm was as thorough going an American as could. be found. In those days he was d member of the American St. George so- ciety, and did what he could to get Eng lishmen. Scotchmeu and Canadians natu- ralized as American citizens, in order to enable them to vote in the states. telling them that If they lived in a country it was their duty to become citizens. As he has now lived in England sixteen years, and wiil in all probability spend the remainder of his days here, in becoming a British sub- jeet he is only doing exactly what he rec commended Englishmen to do in the states he has become citizen and assumed full civic rights and responsibilities.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

All is quiet on the Washington section of the Potomac, for no one has married General Joe Wheeler to widow this week.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

Editor Kohlsaats opinion of Editor Shell don was a scorcher.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

Ex-Editor Sheldon should be invited to edit the Congressional Record. It Is the only daily periodical that he could not im- pair.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

The Rev. pr. Sheldon's digest of religious weeklies is now but nightmare in the newspaper world.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

is permitted at funerals except the preach er
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

Porto Rico is the biggest island in Amer ican politics today.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

The garden-seed statesmen are very busy at this season of the year.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

St. Patrick may be little out of date, but as a snake charmer he has never had his equal.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

The Boer republics are a pair of lambs in this contest.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
How the Boers Got Their Maxims

Much comment has been excited in var ious quarters by the fact that the very latest of Maxim guns should have been supplied to the Boers for use in the present war. The Boers have the same kind of Maxim guns as ourselves-guns which weigh, with the carriages on which they are mounted about TOO pounds, the pro- jectiles being, perhaps, 1A pounds in weight, and the rate of firing 300 rounds & minute-and this is how they got them: When the order from the Transvaal au- thorities was received in London by Messrs. Vickers, Sons and Maxim (of which firm MT. Hiram Maxim Is a directory letter was sent to the war office by that firm asking for permission to fulfill the con- tract The answer was unhestating and to the point.
 ''By all means" 1t ran, "supply the guns to the Boers direct; for if you do not sell to them, they will undoubtedly manage to get what they want somehow or otherr'
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
Invented a World Famous Gun

Most people are aware of the great num- Der of inventions for which MT. Maxim is responsible, and everyone must have heard, at some time or another, the story of his world-famous gun. Equally of course, most people know how the Maxim automatic gun has outstripped all others, so that it's in- ventor has not only produced for the Brit ish government a really serviceable ma- chine gun, but has obliged the whole world to come to England for its quick-fring weapons. When Mir. Maxim had succeeded in this, the next thing was to attempt to make smokeless powder, and that also he accomplished, providing powder which was at least according to MT. Maxim's modest version of the story, as good as any that has ever been produced before or since
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

Smallpox has taken the place of football at Yale.
The age-herald., 1900-03-21
COLE GO hFoRT N THE HUB alna a.aE

The walking delegate has taken trek south since manufacturing has begun to boom in that section
The age-herald., 1900-03-21

The streets of Birmingham were gayer and brighter yesterday than they were upon any other day this year. The fault less weather and the spring displays in the stores tempted apparently everybody