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The age-herald., 1900-05-23
Cuban Salary List.

l Headman Bristow finds, it is reported, the postal system in Cuba at odds and ends, disorganized, and chaotic. But it is plain that departments of the American-Cuban service other than the postal need investi- gation, for of the $14,OOOOOO paid out last year of Cuban revenues. over S4,0O0,000 went to officials, not including $l,377, 900 paid out on "the labor pay roll" The sum first named was paid to officials outside of the army and navy. It was money paid out as a rule to carpet-baggers, in good part from Ohio. Such payments on a population not as large as that of Alabama are to say the least surprising. Nearly $5OOOo0 was paid to officials as "extraordinary expenses" an item that Is otherwise unexplained.
 To the spells system naugurated by the administration and espeically sustained and utilized by the Hon. Mark Hanna all the corruption of such a salary list is due 1t is protecting Nicely today from cxtradi- tion, and it is especially engaged in white Mashing the delectable Rathbone, who had absolute authority in the postal depart nent in Cuba. He determined salaries at >as discretion, let contracts, and exercised
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
THE "0NCE-ovER- SHAVE

From the St. Paul Dispatch.
 Tonsorialism of today is vastly superior to what it was at the beginning of the century, or even a quarter of a century ago; but many erroneous ideas are still prevailing as to the proper method of shay ing. This lack of knowledge has caused much dissatisfaction, and has also resulted in many ruined faces This annoyance is largely due to the fact that the custom of ''twice-over-shaving' is still persisted in This is not necessary, as a clean shave can be secured just as good, and with better results, with the "once-over'' method pro- vided it is done properly. This method per- mits the skin to retain its smooth and healthy condition and renders it less liable to the inoculation of germs or disease. The "twice-over' method is to the contrary for the reason that the first time over is gener- ally done ,carelessly, and the second time over is usually taken against the grain. g and thus the natural oil is shaven out of the skin. This causes it to become irri- tated and inflamed.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
WHAT CoNsTITUrEs A STATE?

Sir William Jones.
 What constitutes state? Not high-raised battlement or labored
 mound,
 Thick wall or moated gate; Not cities proud with spires and turrets
 crowned;
 Not bays and broad-armed ports, Where, laughing at the storm, rich navies
 ride!
 Not starred and spangled courts, Where low-browed baseness waits perfume
 to pride.
 No-men, high-minded men, With powers as far above dull brutes en-
 dued
 In forest brake, or den, As beasts excel cold rocks and branblez
 rude
 Men who their duties know, But know their rights, ana Knowing, dare
 maintain;
 Prevent the long-aimed blow, And crush the tyrant while they reud the
 chain
 These constitute state; And sovereign law, and states collected
 will.
 Ger thrones and globes elate Sits empress. crowning good, repressing i'll, Shit by her sacred frown, The fiend, Dissension. like vapor sinks; And cen the all-dazzling crown Hides his faint rays and at her bidding
 shrinlks;
 Such was this heaven-foved isle, Than Lesbos fairer and the Cretan shore No more shall freedom smile? Shall Britons languish, and be men no
 more?
 Since all must life resign. Those sweet rewards which decorate tho
 brave,
 'Tis folly to decline. And steal inslorious to thA silent grave,
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
HANNA's SENATE
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
 Almost every republican senator is to be a delegate-at-large from his state to the national convention. They are the ones whom Hanna has selected to do the work of the convention. He knows them, and can depend upon them. In the early days of the nation candidates for president were selected by caucuses of congressmen in Washington. Hanna's system is virtual not necessarily virtuous-return to that GUS tom. But we think that the senator's will have a larger share in the business now than then. Hanna seems to have a poor opinion of the members of the house He cannot manage them as easily as he con trols senators. Some of them feel obliged to consult their constituents. If there were no house of representatives, but only a sen ate and president, Hanna would be quite happy. Then he would govern the country with facility and dispatch.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
Out or Me {

From the Louisville Times.
 While sweltering one day in this warm environment an old negro mammy, who had known Governor Bob Taylor of Tennessee from his childhood came into his office and began at once to plead for the pardon of her husband. who was then in prison
 Laws press yo life, Marse Bob,' she began, 'I wisht you'd pahdon dat DO ole niggah Jim. He ain't no good for muffin nowhar He jes' dat useless an, trihn'. even at home, dat he earn do no mo den sorter scrape aroun' an git little sompen for we-all to eat, an he sholy ain no good down dar in dat oen.'
 T can't do 1t, Aunt Easter" the gov ernor began. T am being abused every day Whats Jim in there for?" he sud- denly asked, seeing the little light that was left dying out of the old woman's dapped eyes.
 Wy, Marse Bob, day jes' put him in dar for muffin pon earth 'cep' takin one DO little ham outen MT. Smiths smoke house. We was outen meat an de DO ole niggah didn do muffin 'cep take de ham fur ter keep we-all fum starvin'.'
 Well, now, suppose should pardon Jim, what good would that do you? He is so oneTy and trihing.' the governor was say ing when the old woman broke in with the reply:
 w press you, Marse Bob, we is outen meat agin, an we jes' got to have an- otharh ham,"
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
J. T. POWERS CAUGHT
Had Grown a Long Beard and Could
 Hardly be Recognized

Barboursville, Ky, May 22.-Captain John T. Powers, who is charged with being one of the accessories to the murder of Gov ernor Goebel, and whose whereabouts have been unknown since a warrant for his ar rest was issued, was captured just before daylight near Bryant's store, this county, by Deputy Sheriffs William Hinkle and George Faulkner. Powers offered no re- sistanee and was brought here this morn ing. Powers has grown a long beard and coud scarcely be recognized. Before the officers with their prisoner could catch a train for Frankfort they were served with a writ of habeas corpus.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
sIi1E-LIGiiis ON LIFE

From the Chicago Daily News.
 The man who loved and lost didn't gel his presents back.
 When a woman has no troubles of hei own, the chances are she will go over to a neighbours and borrow some.
 The man who never made a blunder is a poor one to have in responsible position.
 Attend to trifles today. The more im- portant matters will come in due time
 When you hear man complaining that he is tired of life, the chances are that ho has never made any good use of it.
 A philosopher says that every failure is step toward success. This explains why some men become richer every time they fail
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
THE MoDEsrY OF MERIT

Rev E. J. Hardy, British Army Chaplain
 have known half dozen Victoria Cross men, but never heard a battle yarn from one of them. I remember trying to draw from @ friend who had distinguished him. self in the battle of the Alma, where he had two horses killed under him, some- thing as to his feelings and experiences in an engagement. All I could get from him was, "A battle is a very disagreeable place to be in. Come and I'll show you my pigs
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
MARRIAGE M&XgnS

Culled from Conan Doyle's Book.
 Never both be cross at the same time. Wait your turn.
 You were gentleman and lady before you were husband and wife Don't forget it. A blind love is a foolish love. Encourage the best.
 There is only one thing worse than quar- rels in public. That is caresses
 The man who respects his wife does not turn her into mendcant. Give her d purse of her own.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
HORRIBLE CRIME
Thirteen-Y ear-Old Girls Throat Gut
 from Ear to Ear

Chillicothe O., May 22.-Ethel Long, aged 13, daughter of s. Long, who lives on d farm near Austin, was found at a spring near her home tonight with her throat cut from ear to ear and her head mashed. She had been outraged about o'clock this aft ernoon. A negro was arrested at Austin, who claims Cincinnati as his home Deputy Sheriff James Divine found evidence and blood stains on his clothes An attempted lynching was prevented by Commissioner John Ott at Frankfort The prisoner is lodged in the county jail here
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
KRUGER LEFT ALONE

From the New York Press.
 The one-man power is toppling to it's fall in South Aria, There is little left to struggle for. The Free State dissa tis- faction proves to have been so intense as to have seriously impaired the loyalty of large bodies of the Transvaalers. Rumors have come of storms and dissensions be- tween members of the executive commit tee. It is simultaneously reported that President Kruger, all high officials, for eign consuls and British prisoners are to be moved from Pretoria to Lyndenburg, and that fewer than 5000 burghers will support the president in his stand at the further mountains. Meanwhile President Steyn, who has been kicked out by the Free Staters, is edging close to Kruger, from whose direction will doubtless soon ooze peace proposals more significant for humility than those which were trotted out after the early British reverses.
 Like all popular furies aroused by demagogism, the Boer uprising shows all signs of an early and sense tonal collapse Dom Paul is becoming an Uitlander among his own burghers. The younger element long ago showed discontent. The elder element is now suspicious and distrustful Race prejudice alone never drove the Dutch farmers at first to such national suicide; prejudice now, with all the bitterness of defeat, cannot hold tisefn 10 consistent warfare. The bubble Of reliance in Kruger has been pricked. It only re- mains now to preserve their bodies for a new trek. We have lost our liberty. Why lose our lives also?" asked the surrender ing Free Stater It was concisely put. They have given their farms for Kruger their lives they have for for them selves.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
TROOPS ASKED FOR
It is Said an Attempt Will be Made to
 Rescue Powers

Frankfort Ky, May 22.-Commonwealth Attorney Franklin this morning received telegram from a gentleman at Barbours- vile saying that an attempt would be made to resuce John Powers from the authori- ties. The dispatch asked that 100 troops be sent to prevent the rescue. Mr. Frank lin conveyed this information in letter to Governor. Beckham. The governor has not yet taken action in the matter. Governor Beckham today issued orders sending home the democratic troops and they will leave for Lexington and Winchester tomorrow morning.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
REFLECTIoNs OF A BACHELoR

From the New York Press.
 Greens is spinach when there isn't com pany.
 Marriage is like a dyed sock; unless the love is the right kind it's sure to crock.
 Every woman for three years before she gets married ought to be made to keep a COW.
 A woman is about as much of a success at driving a husband she is at driving long wire nail.
 I heard girl tell another girl once that the most delicious feeling she ever expe- rienced was having a man catch her up a tree.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
STONE LOOKS LEAN AND HUNGRY

From a Washington Letter.
 William J. Stone of Missouri cannot un- derstand why he should be an object of suspicion wherever he goes. He comment ed upon this when he was in Washington not long ago. The incident which occurred in the meeting of the democratic national committee was fresh in his mind. A fel- low member had mildly expressed the hope that the gaunt Missourian would not make improper use of the proxies with which his pockets seemed to be well lined. The for mer governor had resented it fercely. In talking about the experience, Governor Stone said: "I don't understand why should be subjected to such insinuations repeatedly. It seems as if somebody was always questioning my sincerity and 1oy- alty. l am getting mighty tired of having such a reputation. I'd like to know how got it, and why l can't get rid of it." The Missourian was standing in front of a large mirror as he aired his grievance against the political world. Well, governor" said his friend, after some deliberation, q guess one way to account for the bad rep utation you've got is that you look the part. You know what was said of the lean and hungry Cassius.' Governor Stone glanced at his full length counter felt in the mirror, and, shaking his head, said: Perhaps that accounts for it!''
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
Louisville Man Dies in ualv

Louisville, Ky, May 22.-A cablegram from Yallambrosa, Italy today announces the sudden death there of MT. Joseph Sprague, a well known and wealthy resi- dent of this city, who had been travelling abroad since last fall.
 MT. Sprague was a patron of art and so- ciety and there is probably no residence m Louisville which contains so many rare and valuable curios as the Sprague man. sion at 315 West Walnut street.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
A Moment fin Grand Rapids

From the Grand Rapids Press.
 A shy-lool1ing young woman dropped into a local music store yesterday and waited for the young man who was rolling up sheet of music for two school teachers. She fdgeted with her purse as an excuse for not telling her errand. The tru.n was she was a little abashed at the lovely young man back of the counter and needed time for the nerve to give her order
 You keep the popular songs?" she finally said.
 "Yesm,'' he answered.
 Well, You Told Me You Had Money In the Bank -
 The clerk looked disconcerted then he faced the wide-open eyes of the girl
 "Yes, l have," he said; twenty-five cents."
 And he wrapped the song in manila paper with the advertisement of the house printed on the outside.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
INDUSTRY OF THE ROBIN

From the New York Tribune
 Each infant robin, it is estimated, requires for it's proper maintenance about fourteen inches of tender angle worm every day. As a robin family averages four, the mother is obliged to provide fifty-siX inches of worm daily. Considering the difficulties and dan gers of getting worms, these statistics throw an interesting light on the industry and courage of the mother robin.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
pROGs IN tyEKY STATE

From the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
 Of the forty species of frogs known the largest is the gigantic believer of the Louisiana swamps, which grows to four pounds weight and is one of the most choice for table use. Next come the Po- tomac and the Illinois and New York frogs all large and of superior flavor There is not state in the union in which fine eating frogs cannot be found in abundance.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
New Jerrisalem Church

Cincinnati, May 22.-The eighteth general convention of the New Jerusalem church began here today with about 50 ministerial and 100 lay delegates. Rev. Joseph Saul de- livered the annual address. A memorial was adopted in respect to Rev. John Worcester, the president of the convention, who died recently. Rev. James Reed of Boston was elected to- succeed Dr. Worces- ter.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
Done In Splf-Defense
the Rochester Post-Express.

From the Rochester Post-Express.
 Didn't you steal that hog?" the rural justice inquired of the thief caught in the act
 Well, suh, Mister Judge, I mus admit dat I outrun him.
 And didn't you kill him?"
 Well, suh, he did run 'gainst de butt CT de ax, an got his death!'
 And you ate him, of course?"
 Well, judge, hit wuz this way: De weather was mighty hot, cu arter he wuz dead hit look pity tel let him spile, so I des salted him down en smoked him, de fire wuz so hot dat fo I could tun roun' he wuz cooked done; en seein' him in dat fix, dar wuz nothin' let ter do but ter eat him up! Hit wuz all done in self-defense, judge-all in self-defense!"
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
WHO DID THE SWEARING?
From the Hazel Green Herald

Ye scribe recently took a boat ride with Misses Fannie and Lillian Hurst to the mouth of Quicksand nearly, and on the way we saw a woman ploughing a mule on a step hillside with lamb following her, while an old man and three small boys played cards under big tree near by. We never heard such terrible swearing.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

If Senator Clark shed tears when he read his resignation. he shed them with knowl- edge of what he had up his sleeve.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
spriggs of Montana is a populist.
A PROBLEM IN FINANCE

From the Boston Advertiser.
 And Abdul Hamid says: ''Where in Con stantinople do you expect I can raise $9O,- OO0?'
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

The New York Times calls w. A. Clark the quondam quasi senator from Montana because he resigned a seat to which his title had not been determined.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

It is reported that the Khedive of Egypt will come over, as he promises to do, and take back all the streets of Cairo girls he can hear of.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

The Hon. Webester Davis, would-be con- gressman for Kansas City, still insists that he is a patriot, pure and undefiled.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

When man carries off s171 ,OO0 check as pay for four months work he has a right to wear his hair as ne pleases.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

Congressman Stallings has been inter- viewed again, and he is still troubled over the thirty-six votes of New York. He seems to have caught the Anniston infection.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

The 25,0o0 Asiatics in the heart of Sar Francisco have become q menace to the American people
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

Martin Maginnis may yet wear sena- tors toga, but his name will never have a classical ring.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

The Boer envoys should sail soon unless they are willing to accept the role of tho man without country.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

If Mafeking has to choose between Laureate Austin's lines and mule steaks it may conclude to ask the Boers to resume.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

The esteemed Mir. Medley of Muncie, Ind job printer, did not steal the island itself at any rate. Give him credit for what he left behind.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

Hanna's pals are conducting the govern ment in our new possessions chiefly to their own enrichment.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

American, Dingey- protected borax is sold to American consumers at n cents a pound; to British consumers at 31a cents. This simply adorns a tlfrice-told tale.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

Dom Kruger begins to feel that Napoleon was correct when he said that providence fights on the side that has the strongest battalions.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

The Filipinos are resuming warfare, but the aged Aguinaldo has not been heard from
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

It is not the platform at Kansas City that so much needs revision as it is the hotel bills.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

General Wood is powerless against off. cials bearing the Hanna trademark.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

The shady side of the street is much fre- quented by St. Louis corps of pedestrians.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

The Medley Hannaites say that looters in Cuba cannot be extradited because Cuba is without a government of its own. This is the finest spells scheme that has ever been devised Tampa and Key West will soon be overpopulated.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

The burning question Is. will Neeiy be extradited?
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

Mir. B. w. Brand of Columbia is en- deavoring to build and establish a home for disabled confederate soldiers. In this effort he should have the support of every citizen, as he will assuredly have the sup port of the Age-Herald. MT. Brand is con- fident that he can accomplish the work within a years time. Give him all possible support in this much-needed enterprise.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23
Gov. Beckham in Full Control.

The decision of the supreme court in the Kentucky case is far-reaching, and it will long be controlling in political contests of state nature, although the court stood in some respects to 1. Justice Harlan's oral dissenting opinion was a characteris- tic tirade of partisanship. He is a republic can, hailing from Kentucky. Justices Brown, Brewer and MeKenna, all republi- cans, dissented from portions of the opin- ion of the court, but their opinions were free from the bitterness and party rancor displayed by Justice Harlan. Not the least interesting feature of the decision of the court is found in the remark of Chief Jus tice Fuller when he said that there was no appeal in a political question from the de- cision of the legislature except to the tri- bunal of the people which, added the learned and joeose chief justice, is in session.
 The appeal was dismissed for want of jurisdiction, and peace and order and law are restored to Kentucky Governor Beck ham is now governor both de jure and de facto and the republicans have left the Frankfort state house for once and for all. But following Chief Justice Fullers direc- ton they will proceed to appeal to the people, and warm political contest be- tween the two parties is in sight. w. s. Taylor will lead the republicans beyond doubt, and Governor Beckham the demo- crats. The issue will relate in part to the assassination of Governor Goebel, and in part to the law which bears his name, and must be conducted. MT. Taylor will re- ceive it is believed financial support from MT. Hanna, as Governor Bradley did four years ago, and a contest of bitterness and venom will take place.
 In the meanwhile, however, the state will remain in democratic hands, and peace and law will assert their customary su- premacy The Goebel law should be modi- fed and if the democrats carry the state in November it doubtless will be. It is not fair election law. It gives the party in power too many advantages. It should be modified, and the best element in the state should be entrusted with the work,
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

Gov" Taylor has quit de turing, that is all.
The age-herald., 1900-05-23

There continues to be much excitement in Sumter county concerning the recent at
 tempt to kill R. H. Seymour, the leading
 merchant of that county. The preliminary trial of the men charged with the attempt
 on MT. Seymour's life will begin at Living
 ston tomorrow The original bail required of the men was but $250 each w. H. Sey-
 mour, son of the wounded man, on his re-
 turn from New York, took steps necessary, ! and the bail is now 5000 in each case. The
 eour men are charged with having fired about twenty shots at MT Seymour, who is
 said to have had no weapon. The sur
 geons removed fourteen bullets from his
 body. Yet he is in a fair way to recover. Very sensational developments are ex- pected at the trial tomorrow.
 Practically every bridge in Choctaw
 county was washed away by the recent floods, and great sections of the county were scenes of desolation," said Charles Lenoir, the well-known druggist of Selma. | q was down in that section of the state | during the flood, selling goods, and the water caused me to be subjected to such | hardships and exposure as to make me i'll, | although I did a fine business I had a wagonette and a pair of good horses, and
 so was enabled to make some progress. One day I reached a landing on the Bigbee ! river, far down stream. A steamboat was l there headed up country, and I went aboard l wlth my trap and horses I came to an