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The age-herald., 1901-01-09

stitute to fix the membership at 395 The vote was first taken on the Spaulding amendment to the original text of the Hop kins bill to increase the membership to 360 and assigning the additional representatives to Colorado, Florida and North Dakota, and it prevailed without division
 The Smith amendment to the Burleigh substitute was defeated, S5 to 136.
 Vote Greeted With Applause.
 The Bulgeigh substitute was adopted, 165 to 102. The amendment was agreed to with a round of applause.
 MT. Clark of Missouri offered an amend ment to create territory out of the Dis trict of Columbia and allow the District delegate in the House.
 The amendment was ruled out on point of order, but MT. Clark, in five minute speech declared it ''an outrage that 30O,- GOO people living within the shadow of the national capitol should be denied represen- tation on the floor of the House.
 The only objection raised to the proposi- ton, he said, came from the fine-haired and silk-stockinged citizens who declared that if the people of the District were al- lowed to vote "the poor whites and the d-d niggers'' would vote them into bank ruptcy.
 MT. Taylor of Ohio expressed the opinion that the provision requiring that Congress sional districts should be "contiguous ana compact was absolutely unconSttutional
  ment bill, but the provision relative to contiguous districts had been in previous bills he would make objection against the adoption of the committee amendment adding the words "and compact" Some of the Democrats protested vigorously and a roll call was finally forced
 The amendment was adopted, 130 to 110
 MT. Crumpacker of Indiana moved to re- commit the whole bill, with instructions to ascertain what states had abridged the right to vote to an extent sufficient to re- duce their representation, and to report the facts to the House.
 On rising vote the motion was lost-& to 136
 Republicans With Democrats
 Several Republicans, including MesAs. Pearson Of North Carolina, Littlefield of Maine, Allen of-Maine, Hill of Connecti --e,,iftt, Jennings of Wisconsin and Joy of Mis- souri, voted with the Democrats against the motion.
 After some further remarks in regard to the Hopkins bill by MT. Gaines of Tennes- see, MT. Jones of Virginia and MT. Robin son of Indiana, Mr. Hopkins closed the general debate with speech in which he sought to meet the criticisms of the oppo- nents of the bill.
 The Burleigh bill was then passed.
 A bill was passed to pay the mileage of messengers who shall bring the electoral votes of the several states to Washington at the rate of 25 cents per mile.
 At 5:45 p. m the House adjourned.
The age-herald., 1901-01-09
FREE RURAL DELIVERY FOR THE
 ENTIRE COUNTY QF JEFFERSON Order Issued Yesterday by Postof- flee Department and Effective
 April 2--Means Much

  CHARLES EMORY
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
FILIPINO SCHOOLS.
They Are Now Undergoing Mast
 Wonderful Transition.

Manila, January 1.-The public schools in the Philippine archipelago are undergoing transition from their former extremely lax methods to system of vigorous, central dzed management, patterned after the school systems in the United States Mfli- tary and civil officers agree that in educa- ton lines the ultimate solution of the ques- tion of good citizenship of the natives.
 The Philippine commission has under con- sideration bill establishing a system of public education and appropriating $1,50O000 gold fer the maintenance of public schools dn 1901. The measure was prepared under the supervision of Dr. F. W. Watkinson, gen. eral superintendent of education, who since September 1. when he assumed the duties of the office. has been working toward bringing sysmatic organization out of the present chaotic condition.
 Before being presented to the commission CTS, the bill was submitted to general Mac Arthur and was endorsed by the military government without reservation. Generals Otis and Macarthur have, in fact, both strongly favored and advanced progress slve educational policy, and both. through their district commanders, have re-opened and organized schools, furnished text books and teachers, many of the latter being sol- diers, and appropriated money for expenses in localities where funds could not be raised by local subscription or taxation.
 The bill empowers the general superin- tendent to appoint subject to the military governors approval, superintendents in each of the eighteen military districts at salaries of 5000 to s2500 Local advisory school boards are to be organized in the municipalities as civil government becomes established. English decreed to be the ba- sis of all instruction
 One section of the bill reads as follows:
 "No deligious denomination shall have the right to teach it's particular faith in schools partly or wholly supported by pub lie funds.
 Provision is made for training natives as teachers in English and s500,000 is author ized to be expended under direction of the military government for the school build ings and like sum for furniture. Appro- priations are made for conducting three normal schools and an army officer is di- rected to report on a proposal to found an agricultural school.
The age-herald., 1901-01-07

w J Bryan the other day reminds me of one that MT. Bryan told in a company where I was a guest" said Representative Dave Mercer. Shortly after Bryan had arrived in Lincoln and begun the practice of law it got noised about that he was a good speaker, and he was somewhat in demand at meetings dn the small places.
 One night he was asked to speak at a schoolhouse fifteen miles from Linooln. He drove over. The night was bitterly cold, and Bryan hastened to the big stove when he got into the room. While he was thaw- ing out, a little, weaZened Irtshman came up to him and introduced himself as the chairman of the meeting
 Now, I'll tell you what want you to do.' said MT. Bryan to the chairman, after they had exchanged greetings. I have driven fifteen miles to talk for your people Of course I do not expect any fee, but when you introduce me I wish you would say: Ladies and Gentlemen: You will now be addressed by MT. W. J. Bryan. the rising young attorney of Lincoln I think the little advertisement I shall get is no more than my due
 '"rhe chairman agreed, and they rehearsed the introduction several times, until the chairman was sure he had 1t letter. perfect. Then the meeting was called to order. When Bryans turn came the chairman arose, started to speak, stopped, started again, and then looked at Bryan in a helpless sort of way. Go on,' whispered Bryan.
 '"rhe chairman took a long breath and burted Ladies and Gentlemen: Msthur O'Brien will shpake. ,"
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
BISHOP WiGGER
Dies of Pneumonia at South Orange,
 N. J.

New York, January 6.-The Rt. Rev. Bishop Winand Michael Wigger, head of the Roman Catholic diocese of Newark, N. d. died of pneumonia shortly after mid night thtis morning at Seton Hall, South Orange, N. J. He had been i'll only nine days The only brother of the bishops Robert Wigger of New York, and Rev. l.. c. Carroll of St. Patrick's church, Jersey City were with his when he died.
 Bishop Wigger was born in New York City December 12 1S41. He completed his studies in Genoa and was ordained a priest in 1865. On his voyage home cholera broke out and he labored among the suffering in the plague-stricken ship. He was soon -ap- pointed assistant priest in St. Patricks Ca- thedral, Newark, and afterwards rector of St. Vincent's church, Madison. He then went to St. John,s church, Orange. After wards he was transferred ito St. Vincents. He was consecrated bishop October IS, 1881.
 The bishops from the province will send the names of three priests to the Pope.
 The rectors of the diocese will also pre- sent three names to the Holy See.
 Pope Leo has the option of selecting a bishop from these six names or appointing whom he sees fit.
The age-herald., 1901-01-07

J. F. Staley, city; Thomas Sprinkle, OK ford James Crook, Montgomery; A. II. Gardner, Dogwood; Will A. Echols. Gads- den; Willie Mccormick. Gadsden; O. A. Wilcox and wife, William Easterbrook, Chicago; Thomas NJ. Rully. New York; J. H. McCune, city: Gen. William c. Oates, Montgomery: c. l.. Peacock, Ellaville, Ga. : J. M. Crook, Midway; A. B. Willis, Thom- asville, Ga; J. L. Padeu, Gadsden; T. L. Hughes. Rustin, La; c. H. Button, Carbon Hill; Charles W. Schneider, St. Louis; J. l.. Dreggano Milton, Ga: B. ". Pendle- ton, Cincinnati; s. R. Hibb and wife Pres cott, Brig; E. w. Brandon and wife, Dal- las, Tex; J. R. Thompson and wife, Knox Vile; F. A Dalton, North Carolina; J. F. Ieary, Bastan. Miss: G. Kroell, Monte- vallo; J. V. Mcintosh. Richmond Va. J. s. shannon, Carbon Hill; James M. Rainard, Savannah; Frank Cannon, Tampa Fla: II. T. Wells, Tupelo, Miss; w. c. Cornelius, Tallapoosa, Ga; c. A. Kent and wife, Lynchburg; P. R. Dreamer, Atlanta: w. NJ. Seldon, Faunsdale Charles Mccarthy, At lanta; E.. C. Spenc Atlanta; Thomas L.. Barrett, Louisville, Ky; A. H. Gordon, Alabama; c. w. Wildin Savannah Ga F. Baldwin, Memphis; John M. Allen, Tupelo, Miss; H. R. Clark Cincinnati; Mrs. Mar tin, Memphis; S. M. Shobe, Smith Grove. Ky; w. Walker, Burksville, Ky; William l.. Sibert, Louisville, Ky; H. W. Adkins, city; Robert Zahuer, Atlanta; Leonard Dill, Blocton; Oscar Waggans, P. O. Kicks, Ensley; Joe Cooper, Valley Head; w. H. Turner Tallapoosa, Ga
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
UNDER FAIR FLOWERS
 FAIR WOMAN SLEEPS
Funeral of Mrs. w. A. Porter Witnessed
 by Hundreds-Splendid Floral Tri- butes Pathetic Incidents.

The funeral services of Mrs. William A. Porter took place in the Episcopal church of St Mary s-on-the- Highlands at 8 O clock yesterday afternoon, and the church was filled with friends of the family. The serv- ices were conducted by Rev. Dr. Owen P. Fitzsimons, rector of the church.
 The funeral procession to Oak Hill ceme- tery, where the interment took place. was unusually long and imposing Several hun dred persons gathered around the grave, and listened to the burial service read by Dr. Fitzsimons. The floral tributes were many and splendid, entirely filling a spa cious carriage.
 A pathetic incident of the burial was the appearance of Mrs. Porter's only child, @ sunny-haired, fair-faced ltttle girl of seven or eight years, who approached the grave holding on to her fathers right hand, and remaining there throughout the solemn cer- emony Her helplessness and youthful in- ability to fully comprehend the tragic sig pificance of the hour were very appealing
 Another touching incident was the pres ence of the late Mrs. Porter's horse and private trap; the vehicle being carried to the cemetery empty, and remaining unoc- cupied near the grave.
 The pall-bearers were Gen. E. w. Ruck- CT, Col. T. O. Smith, w. w. Crawford, Rob- ert Terrell, F. E. Ellis Warner Shoo.., w. ". M. Robertson, w. P. Ward
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
THE EXTREME LIMIT.

From the Washington Post.
 'I think there should be law against publishing les," said the inmocent-faced man as he laid down t1is paper and heaved a sigh.
 ''Have you discovered a lie?" was asked by fellow passenger.
 I'm sure of 1t. A man who was on a steamer when she was wrecked claims to have swam a distance of forty miles to land. We know that is a physical impossi- bility. I myself was once on steamer lost off the coast. and at that time was called champion swimmer. I swan and swam, but I didn't swim no forty miles. could not have done it."
 ''How far did you swim?"
 '"Thirty-nine miles to foot, sir, and any man in tine world who says he has swam forty is a liar. sir, and the truth isn't in him, sir"
The age-herald., 1901-01-07

ton from the district forces of the Wig wam is threatened In fact. it may be said to have taken place
 The removal of District Attorney Gard ner and the appointment of a successor, pledged to the full performance of his duty, was the blow that convulsed the Croker forces. So long as they held that gateway to the grand jury room and en- trance to the criminal courts they felt safe Now 1t Is no longer possible to block the progress of criminal processes which will inevitably be set in motion against the men that have abused their trusts and used their offices for their own enrich ment. The situation is not unlike that in the old Tweed days, when the honesty of the city was arrayed on one side and it's political rascality on the other Tweed then asked, What are you going to do about it?" The answer came in good time when he was picked up a fugitive from justice on the beach of Vigo Bay in Spain, and subsequently, tried, convicted and put behid the bars where he died. Is a like fate before some of the Tammanytes of today? It Is possible and probable. New York is resolved to begin the rev century with an honest government
 w. T. MANNING.
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
RICHARD l.. WILLIAMS
 LAWYER. NO. 112 1-2 Y. FIST ST., BIRM INGRAM, ALA. PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS.

block. sir" replied the conductor You must wait till you get ito the next corner 9
 But you must stop now, say! It's a matter of the utmost importance. I'm in dreadful hurry"
 "IIhpossible, sir; but we be at the next coyner in a few seconds"
 Mfr Bloobumper seemed too excited to tell MT. Spatts the cause of his sudden perturbation while the car speed on, but when the next corner was reached the two got off, and while MT. Bloobumper was waiting for the next car he said to MT. Spatts:
 Before I left home I signed a blank check, intending to bring it to the city with me. I must have left 1t on my desk in the library"
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
Worth the Difference.
m the Boston Record.

From the Boston Record.
 In S. L. Powers story at the Middlesex Bar Association dinner the lawyer tried the case for the complainant She sued middle-aged gentleman for breach of prom ise. He married another girl The jury re- tired, and the defendant also went his way The jury returned, the defendant did not. The jury found for the plaintiff in $500 dam- ages.
 The lawyer met the middle-aged gentle man a few minutes later in the lobby of an adjacent hotel.
 Squire" said the latter, how did the jury decide?"
 Against you," was the answer.
 "I didn't think they would do that" said the middle-aged gentleman musingly. Whats the damages?"
 That ain't so bad!" he exclaimed, on being told. Squire, there's that much dif- ference between tlfe two women!'
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
SCHOOL BOARD
Will Meet Tonight-President UIIman
 Will Retire.

The Board of Education will meet tonight at the High School building and important business will be transacted. President Samuel Ullman, who has been a member of the board for the past twelve years, will retire and will be succeeded by John L. Parker, who was recently elected by the City Council. The election of new presi- dent will be taken up and such other busi- ness transacted as may come up for con- sideration. Hon. A. O. Lane will probably be elected president.
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
Larqe Order for Railroad Supplies.

New York January 6.-Among bhe pessen- gers who arrived here today on the steamer Cymric was H. F. Parshal, who, according to rumor, will be the representative of MT. Yerkes in London and manager of the Char ing Cross Underground Railroad. MT. Par shall said
 "At present come here in the interests of the Central London Railroad and the Glasgow corporation tramway to place large order for railroad supplies"
 The nature of the supplies and the amount, MT Parshal would not say. He will return to England on January 30.
 How Bryan Was Introduced. John Fitzgibbon in the Cleveland World
 That story that Senator Towne told on
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
GOES TO NEW YORK.

J. Marvin Bonner. formerly with Love- man, Joseph & Loeb, left the city last night for New York; where he accepts lucra- tive position with large millinery house as travelling salesman MT. Bonner will cover the district of Mississippi and Ala bama.
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
Snow in Southern Italy.

Paris, January 6-Sever cold is reported throughout France and Italy. A foot of snow fell at Marseiles last evening and the mercury shows twenty degrees of frost in Paris today There have been a number of deaths in the streets Trains from a long distance are greatly delayed. Snow has fallen even in southern Italy and the city of Rome and surrounding country are snow clad for the first time in many years Crowds assembled on the Pincio to witness the rare panorama.
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
During the Holidays.< :

From Leslies Weekly.
 'EThe great bane of American life is too muct haste" said MT. Bloobumper to his friend, MT. Spratts, the two rode down town together on the way to business.
 You are right" assented Spatts. ''Et is the incessant hurry and worry the going at lightning speed as though we had as nation by undermining the vital forces of each individual"
 As MT. Bloobumper finished this sen- tence he drew from the inside pocket of his coat long memorandum book and passed his finger through>its contents. He gave little start and inspected the papers 1t contained more carefully. Then he jumped up and yelled to the conductor:
 Hi, there! Stop the car, quick!'
 ''I can't ston it in the middle of tha
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
THE CII '
CRITICALLY ILL.

Sam T. Hurst, cashier of the Industrial Insurance Company of this city, is very low, suffering with pneumonia, at St. Vincent Hospital At an early hour this morning reports came from the hospital that he would hardly survive the night. MT. Hurst is a very prominent young business man, and has great many friends in the city who will regret to learn of his condition. He is also sergeant in the Jefferson Vol unteerS.
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
MAY FESTIVAL CHORUS.

The May Festival chorus will rehearse Max Bruch's popular cantata. Fair FL len," at the Jesse French piano store to- night at o'clock. MT. Guckenberger mailed postal cards to all the members of the chorus, but in the event that any of the notices miscarries he expresses the hope that every member will be present.
 Fair Ellen is to be performed at the Leonora Jackson concert at the Auditorium Thursday night, January F.
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
TYPOS MEET.
Annual Election of Officers Took Place
 Yesterday.

The annual election of officers of Birm- ingham Typographical Union No. 104 was held yesterday and resulted as follows:
 President, George D. Lanier; vice-presi- dent, James H. Leath; recording secretary, T. T. Mock; secreta etary-treasurer A. B. Hall. The meeting was well attended and other business was disposed of.
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
TO THE DEAF.

A rich lady cured Of her Deafness and Noises In the Head by Dr. Nicholson's Ar. tificial Ear Drums, gave s1O00o to his In- stitute, so that deaf people unable to pro- cure the Ear Drums may have them free Address No. 14101, The Nicholson Institute 7S0, Eighth Avenue, New York, U. s. A.
 f0-1-52t-mon
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
Registered Letters Stolen.

Rome, January 6-Ten bags of registered letters have been stolen on the railroad be- tween Turin and Rome Three of the bags
 came from New York. The ten bags is
 estimated at 100000 lire
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Promo Quinne Tablets. An druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. F. w. Groves signature is on each box 25c. mon-thur
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
MEET TOMORROW.

The regular meeting of the board of man. agers of the Mercy Home will be held Tuesday morning, January 8, at 10 o'clock at the residence of pr. A. N. Ballard
The age-herald., 1901-01-07
PERSONAL.

Flagman Duffy of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, who was hurt in the collision Saturday morning, did not have his nose broken, as reported but was badly bruised.
 MT. and Mrs W. A. Cox have returned from their wedding tour east, and are now at home to their friends at 2312 Fourth av- enue, north.
 The Metropolitan Hotel arrivals: Miss Viola Coop, Fortworth, Tex; J. M. Davis, Anniston; J. B. Griffin, Merdian M. F. Hickey, AsEsvi.Ie, N. C.; Sanford Berney. Mobile, w. Astheimer, Hamburg; E. Green bufS, New York; N. B. Rhodes, Florida: DJ. I, Knaepfler, New Orleans; J. H. Mathews, Miss Mathews, E. j. Mathews, Mobile; W. s. Wilson, RussellviIle; Lula Darts, Memphis; J. A. Smith, Cincinnati; p. |. Floyd, Doi9mite; W; B; Hillhouse BeSsemef; P. s. Gillespie, Leeds; E. w. Eoteman, Dublin, Ga; Berry Wise. city;
Woodruff County news., 1901-12-14

had his eyes. Boys, it is not the hill that has his eyes, it is one of those pretty birds" We are not posted as to which one it is; whether 1t is the pretty red one or the canary. Ask Will, he knows.
 Hello! Wiville is coming to the front. We have electric lights about as regularly as Fakes. And as far as water works, ask John Jones, Sam Berry, Charlie Tyrone, Will Bol- ton, John Jimerson and Tom Boyd. They undoubtedly notic- ed a fine display of the same and aforesaid on last Sunday after noon.
Woodruff County news., 1901-12-14

Augusta, Dec. 10.-Hon, T. E. Stanley, county judge, examined and approved the plans and specifications for the repairs and additions to the court house and jail at Augusta and for a new district court house at Cotton Plant, and directed B. H. Connor, commissioner, to advertise for bids for building contractors to perform the work. The repairs of the jail and the repairs and additions to the court: house at Augusta are not to cost over $50, GOO, and the cost of erecting the one at Cotton Plant is not to ex- ceed $10,0OO. MT. c. l.. Thomp- son of Little Rock prepaired the plans and is employed by the court to superintend the work of construction Gazette.
 The News will have something to say about this after Xmas.
Woodruff County news., 1901-12-14

Walter Angus, the agent, at Martin Junction, spent last Sun day in Memphis.
 MT. Allen McOauley of Judso- nia, in company with Lonnie Best paid the News office a social call Wedneseay.
 Wonderful! Unparalleled op-. portunity. Prof Dinkenspeihl, the world renowned hypnotist will give an exhibition of his powers for the benefit of the con vention Dec, 20, 1901. The community at large may have the benefit of this performance for the small sum of 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
 Rev. S. L. Cochran, who has so earnestly labored with us for the past tWoyears, left for LaGrange his new field of work, on last Fri day morning. Bro. Cochran cer- tainly is worker. While here with us, he has had the church beautifully painted; built a new parsonage and had itpapered and painted. He is deserving man and we hope him God speed in his new field. His family will fol low him to La Granga on Satur- day. Of conrse, the News will con tinue to keep them posted.
Woodruff County news., 1901-12-14
WHILE.

By Our Regular Correspondent.
 The week opened up with a snow.
 Quail hunting is the talk around here now.
 Jim Jones is all smiles now. If you want to know why ask him. Mrs, Watkins is in Memphis this week. You can look out for Xmas.
 The Misses Lena Hunnicutte and Fannie Welch were in town Tuesday.
 MT. Filler went hunting the other day and shot IF times and killed 2 birds. MT. Tiller will be bird hunter yet.
 MT. R. P. Hunnicutte has re- turned home from Little Rock where he has been serving on the Federal jury for some time.
 There was a young man who accepted job of picking cotton and when he called for pay, they offered him a yankee dime and he steppe d back and shook his head and said wait till some other time.
 EXTRA NO. 1.
 MT. Will Marsh attended the funeral of Perano Thomas at the Odd Fellows cemetery on last Tuesday.
 On last Wednesday night, a dance was given at the home of MT. and Mrs. G. W. Merrill. All present report a most delightful time. Ask Marshal Thompson who held the corner, Jim Jones or he.
 Well boys, think there was just little mistake about Will Bolton saying that the Bird hill