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The age-herald., 1901-02-04
EiIibusterina Headed Of.

The fact that the army bill was permitted on Thursday to dsplace the shipping bill will not seriously interfere with that meas ire It should really help expedite it's pas sage, for now that the army bill has been signature, it will not give an excuse for .1libustering and Senators who might be tempted to flibuster will be busy in seek Ing army appointments for constituents.
 Amendments having been agreed to by Senators Frye and Hanna, the chief pro- motors of the shipping bill, which satisfy Senator Aldrch, the latter is giving his attention to the passage of the bll He is the most skilful parlamentarian in the Senate. and his active support of the ship ping bill has greatly improved it's chances
 The Democrats had intended to caucus with the idea of determining what course would lead to the bills defeat, but the fact that five of them, Taliafero, Florida; McEn- cry, Louisiana; Kenney, Delaware; Sulli- van, Mississippi, and McLaurin, South Car olina, are determined to vote for the bill, and some others think the best course Is to give the Republicans the opportunity to pass the bill, that the public may punish them for it, has made it evident that caucus would serve simply to emphasize Democratic division and be more harmful to the Democrats than to any one else, has caused the caucus to be called off,
 It is now understood that night sessions will be held in a day or two, and that very soon thereafter vote can be had. That means the bills passage.
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
JASP
Fifteen Thousand Dollar School Build
 ing Will be Erected.

Jasper, February B. 3.-(Special.)-Jasper is to have a fifteen thousand dollar school building in the near future. The city au- thorities held meeting one night this week and Aldermen White and Hughes, who had been appointed to select site for the new building, reported that after having in- yestigated the matter thoroughly they had decided upon the location on which the old school building now stands. The city will sell bonds to the amount necessary to erect the new structure and it is now thought that work vii be commenced on 1t in the early spring, and will be completed, ready for use by the opening of the fall term of the public school.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist Church gave an oyster supper at Company Ms armory Friday night which was we'll attended A good sum of money was real ized which will be appropriated to the new Baptist church, now nearing completion.
The age-herald., 1901-02-04

scarce. Badger stood not on the order of his going and took a carriage in order to get away by the appointed hour. Badger had been doing a great deal of talking since coming to the city and had made improper use of the names of many of the most re- fined women in the city. A father of one of the ladies in question gave him severe whipping yesterday before he left the city, and several more gentlemen were on the lookout for him at the time. Badger claim ed to be show man and told a good many stories which did not tally. It is reported that Badger did some improper talking in Sheffield today and was whipped by well known young man.
 Hon. Paul Rodgers, chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee, has call ed a meeting of the county executive eom- mittee for February 16 to arrange for the selection of the delegates to represent Lau- derdale County in the coming constitutional convention and to provide for delegates to the State Democratic Convention. The committee will decide whether the dele- gates will be selected by primary or con- vention. Hon. Emmet ONeal has with drawn from the race in the county and is making the race from the district with the Hon. R. w Walker of Madison County Messrs. ONeal and a Walker have no oppo- sition and their election was conceded some weeks ago. The withdrawal of MT. O'Neal leaves three candidates in the field, Hon. John B. Weakley, Capt H. T. Simpson and Hon. John T. Aschraft. Lauderdale Coun- ty is entitled to only two delegates in the convention, which will result in warm fight in the county
 Mayor John B. Weakley has forwarded to Max Hamberger of the Mobile Press Association $25 for the Alabama battleshp silver service. The money was raised by small subscriptions among the citizens.
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
Will spooner Succeed eriegs?

Notwithstanding Senator Spooner's decli- nation of the attorney generalship the inn pression exists that he will succeed Mir Griggs. The President is determined to have Spooner in his cabinet, and when he wants any one to serve him in public life, he usually succeeds, by making 1t appear to the hesitating public man that 1t is his public duty to aid the administration by making a personal sacrifice. This argu- ment caused Assistant Secretary Allen to go as Governor of Porto Rico when he did not wish to do so, and secured the services of Judge William H. Taft for the Philippine commission when the judge gave up life position on the federal bench.
 The pressure being brought on the Speak CT to give a day for the consideration of the Pacific cable bill may bear fruit. Not only have 200 Congressman asked for its consideration, but Secretary Root has told the Speaker that he regards Pacific cable as ifhperatively necessary.
 ALBERT HALsTEAD.
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
OLD NEGRO WOMAN KILLED.
Tried to Cross Railroad Against Warn
 ing-A Unique Character.

Scottsboro, February 3.-(Special. .)-Aunt Nancy Steeley, an old colored woman 73 years of age attempted to cross the rail- road tracks near the freight depot at this place late yesterday afternoon when she was struck by fast through freight on the Southern and killed instantly. She was warned not to try to cross but she would not heed. She was a very unique charac- ter Her mother was a full-blooded Chero- kee Indian, and Aunt Nancy boasted of knowing where the Cherokee tribe had hid den treasures in this part of the Cumber- land range, but would never reveal the
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL REIN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC, and is the best rem- in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
TALKED TOO MUCH.
Young Man Had to Leave Florence
 Quite Suddenly.

Florence, February 3.-(Special)-C. R. Badger, carriage painter who claims to be from Cincinnati, O., but who came from Decatur several weeks ago. was sans fsocss tfie cfss fast night by committee of young men who gave till dark to make himself
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
A Constant Struggle.

From the Philadelphia Record
 Lady-Most of your trouble, l suppose, is due to drink.
 Tramp-Well, yes, lady; it is good deal of trouble to get drink some times.
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
Will Avoid Extra Session.

If the Spooner bill can be passed, the best opinion is that an extra session will not be necessary. The Cuban constitution is not regarded as unimportant but some Senators doubt the propriety of revising that and others, including Senator Platt of Connec- ticut, chairman of the Cuban committee, think it best that the consideration of the constitution be delayed that Cuba and the United States may each digest it's provis ions and pass a final and wise judgment upon it. The constitution does not give any indication of an appreciation that the United States has been the friend of Cuba at great sacrifice. Several prominent Sem ators insist that it must specifically recog- nize the part played by the United States before being approved.
 The President is understood not to wholly agree with the contention that 1t will be well to delay action. He seems to be some- what apprehensive least delay may create disturbances in Cuba and seriously inter- fere with turning the government over to the Cubans.
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the undersigned until 12:00 m., February 25. 1901, for the erection of the new city hall building. Plans and specifications can he seen at the office of the architect Each bidder will be required to deposit duly certified check for Twenty-five Dollars, to that the plans and specified tions
 promptly returned within
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
Lack Solid Virtue.

The root of our discontent is a lack of solid virtue A man without solid virtue re- sembles ship that has not the sufficient ballast; he can speed along under the gen. tie wind of prosperity, but he is upset by the strong blast of diversity. It is only at night that the stars shine forth with all their brilliancy. So, too, it is in the dark hour of trial and tribula ton that the Chris tan soldier shows himself worthy fol- lower of his divine Master, and wins for himself the tribute that was paid Abraham. He was tried, and it was reputed to him unto justice"
 The trouble with many of us is that we are too full of self-confdence. We never think of God until we have some favor to obtain. No man is a true friend who only goes to Him except when he has an ax to grind. True friendship is shown by sym pathy If we had true sympathy for God, our Father we would not only abstain from offending Him, but we would make it a point to repair as much as possible the wrongs inflicted upon Him by His ungrate- ful children.
 Instaed of being dissatfed with our state Of life, let us thank God that we are able to do a little in this world to promote His glory.
 "Whie we have time let us do good" No matter If we do have to bear the burden and sweat of the day. Have courage! The even ing of death Is approaching, the Master of the vineyard is drawing near from whose hand we shall receive the penny of life everlasting If God sees fit to send us the cross of affiction, let us take it up willing, and carry 1t cheerfully. There is no easy way to learning, said the great mathema- tician to his royal pupil So, too, we are taught that through many tribulations we must enter into glory" Let us then, keep our eyes fixed upon the footprints of those who have gone before us with the cross upon their shoulders. What they believed let us believe What they hoped for, let us hope for, and whither they are gone, we too with the grace of God one day shall go.'
The age-herald., 1901-02-04
SENATE TO AVOID
 THE EXTRA SESSION
The Threat Has Stirred Mem-
 berS to Great Activity
SPOONER BILL MUST PASS
It Is Probable That the Philippine Measure Will be Acted Upon After the Subsidy Bill Has
 Been Disposed Of.

Washington, February 3.-(Special)-Th threat of an extra session has spurred the Senate to unwonted activity. As result an extra session does not seem as prooa- ble as it did a day or so ago. The effort is being made by Republican leaders to have the Spooner bill taken up after the shipping bill is out of the way. This may be offered as a rider to an appropriation bill, if it appears that it can be more speedily passed in that way, but such course is considered objectionable, because establishing the precedent of legislating through appropriation bills, which later on might be extremely embarrassing.
 It develops that the President and Secre- tary of War will be satisfied to have the Spooner bill passed and will ask nothing more That would give the President au- thority to make the Philippine commission the legislative body for the Philippines and end the objections to the continued admis- sion of Philippine affairs under the Presi- dents war power. Though Senator Lodge wants legislation dealing with the finance and land questions, the majority of the Re publican Senators think that unnecessary if the Spooner bill be passed, for it would give the President ample authority and not only civil government can be established where conditions justify it, but financial system can be fixed, the land question set tied the American land and mining laws can be extended to the island authority be given to banks to do business in the Philip pines and to capitalists to build railroads to develop commerce, as well as provision be made for uniform taxation and for regular school system, the military power throughout the islands being subordinates save where disorder makes that impossi- ble.
The age-herald., 1901-02-04

Bessemer gala week! Free Street Fair; week commencing Monday, February 4.
The age-herald., 1901-02-04

any or all HIGH Architect. iary 10, 1901.
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The age-herald., 1901-02-04

der will f mentione,
 All bids form presc
 The right bids.
 Birmingha
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-07

verslty. There is sketch Of Mark
Twain. aprOpos Of his return 20 the
United States, which gives very con-
Yenient review and summary Of his
long literary life. Sir John Tenniel, the
great cartoonlst Of Punch, completes
this month fifty years Of continuous
work upon that amusing London week.
~. and DR.. Shaw, with some comments
upon Tennlels career and methods as
a cartOonlst and craftsman, reproduces
a considerable number Of his most ia
nous cartoons, including two or three
Of his Lincoln cartoons at the time OF
our Civil war. DR.. Samuel G.. Smith, OF
81. Paul, contributes an appreciative
character sketch Of the late Senator
Cushman X Davis and Mr.. Murat
Halstead who had known Henry VII
lard for forty years writes reminis-
cences Of that distinguished railroad
builder and financier Mr. Lusk, an
Australaslan statesman, contributes an
article upon the resources and prospects
Of the new Australian commonwealth.
while Mr. James b. Rodgers, who has
studied the subject with great care,
writes an Illuminating article on
"Fnars, Fllipinos and Land" A some
what remarkable feature Of this
months Review Is a full list Of the
members Of the Electoral College, who
must meet on the i4th day Of January
and elect a President and Vice Presl-
dent % the United States, IN connection
with which Or. Shaw contributes some
pages 81 comment upon the history and
working Of our peculiar method Of Sc
lectIng a President.-New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-07
WORK ron CONGRESS,

Congress ls again busy at work ana
Il WIN need all its business ability 20
complete the task before h.. before l'a
Gnal expiration. one Of the most im-
portont measures 70 be disposed OF is
the Nicaragua canal blu It's fate VIII
depend to a large extent on the senu'
nont in Great Britain as 20 the Hay
Pauneefote treaty.
The roapportionmeut bin is now un-
der consideration. ana the outcome h
said 10 be IN doubt The House, 1t h
falt. is already go large as 70 Boz un'
wleldly but on the other hand no State
H willing to have its representation
cut down.
I'm the senate the army reorganiza'
don Dim is expected 90 go through ms
week. although there are several
amendments yet TO De considered. in'
Guiding that relating 20 the army can-
teen. The opposition. Jed by Senator
Jones. OF Arkansas, takes the stand
that there win be no permanent in'
crease Of the army but this is cE-
planned 90 mean that the Increase VIII
bo agreed TO temporarily that Is Cor
number 1f years
Then the ship subsidy bill VIII be
taken up. Among the leaders for this
measure are Pettigrew. Of South Da'
Eom Allen OF Nebraska and Butler
Of North Carolina. Then there are
numerous appropriation bills, which as
a rule hang fire till the last hour
when they are rushed through some-
times without due consideration
There Is work enough for Congress
during the few weeks that remain be-
fore adjournment. and some Of the
measures demanding attention are Of
immense Importance. The question
Of the reduction Of the war taxes
ought to be disposed Of without unnec-
essary delay Those taxes are a hard
ship upon the people. The House has
acted upon It. and the bill is In the
Senate. All agree that some Of the war
duties should be eliminated and that
others should be materially reduced.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-07
THE NEw CENTURY.
Boston Herald.


The world never yet saw century
summoned with bugle call TO step forth
al 80 CHEEKY while at the same time
so earnest and resolute-a gait as this
new little baby Hercules OF a one,
stdlwart enough, oven In his cradle, TO
Tighten his anxious nurses with his
disposition 20 strange serpents. Soon
VIII he be at work dlyerting rivers
from their channels and turning on
their forces to clean out the acCum-
uated dung heaps OF the worlds
Augean stables. For he win start forth
lowered with the stored up energies
and prophetic visions OF his sire CEN
fury before him Highly benevolent In
the way OF abating hydra evils and OF
introducing new sanitary and other I'M
proyements az was the old-time Her
cules. he was nothing IN benignity 70
what this one VIII prove; FOR he mad
no such Inheritance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-07
no SIGNS OF DISTURBANCES.

The most important Astronomical
phenomenon Of the new year will be a
total eclipse OF the sun on the nth OF
May Unfortunately, It will not be v,sI.
bic ON any Of the continents, and those
who desire to observe the phenomenon
must proceed to sumatra, Bornco. or
New Guinea, Besides this eclipse. th0r.
viii boz partial ecllpses OF the moon ANA
on November 10. an annular eclipse OF
the sun viii be visible TO some NJ the
inhabitants Of Europe. Asia and Afrl-
ca.
According TO the forecasts three com.
cts are due this year, one IS
Brorsens. which last was seen IN 1879.
II is stated, however, that II Is dlmIn
ishng IN brightness and may not again
appear TO earth inhabitants, Another g.
Dennings which was observed In 1894
II will only be visible through strouS
telescopes. The third is Encke's comet
which will pass close to the sun In Sep.
TENDER, but viii be hidden by that body
and consequently not within range OF
observation at that time.
Concerning the planets, the informa.
ton Is given out that Venus viii be
morning star from now TN April co.
after which time II will be an evening
star. II will not be remarkably bright
at any time during the year Mars win
be best seen February %, Jupiter June
80 saturn July 8. Uranus June and
December %.
There are still those who anyiously
watch the sky for any unusual uheu.
omena which they think may have som.
mysterious connection with terrestrial
affairs. and cause wars, storms pauics.
famues and epldemlcs II these people
were correct IN their deductions, N,
year should be one OF peace and calm.
There are no startling signs In the
heavens. There are no meteor showers
in view. no disastrous combinations Of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-07

Mr.. Merriam, the director OF our CEN
sus. predicts for the United States a
population OF 200 100000 one hundred
years hence. The venerable Andrew
n. Green. "the father OF Greater New
York. prophesles that the year 1000
viii see the Northern capital a city Of
81. 100000 people Scientists and inven-
tors are forecasting the advent OF the
airshlp. the 10O-mlle-an-hour express
train. the four-day steamship from
New York 90 Liverpool. the complete
abolition Of all contagious diseases. IN
cludlng consumption. the frightening
OF human lie so that centenarians VIII
be the rule ana not the exception. and
the establishment OF communication az
least with Mars II not with other plan
cts And the philanthropist, II not the
statesman. has a vision In which the
soldier disappears This last antlclpa-
tion. II ii should be realized would
make the twentieth century the most
glorious In the files of Time
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-07
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FOR PEACE

The plea OF Cardinal Gibbons, In his
sermon at Baltimore, Sunday January
9th, Ia timely and deserves thoughtful
consideration. The speaker depicted the
curse Of mllltarsm under which the
European countries are grooming and
added that armed nations, like armed
individuals are a constant menace TO
one another, and are easily provoked to
fight He pointed out the numerous Ills
growing out OF the policy Of an armed
peaee and then expressed the fcrycnt
wish that our Legislators and states
men may never be betrayed into iml.
tating European governments by the
establishment Of formidable standing
armies
Hls concluding sentences bear repei-
ti6n here lie said
f'Europeans accustomed ot home to
meet soldier or gen d'arme at every
Street corner, on arriving In this coun-
try. have been filled with surprise and
admiration that nation Of so vast an
extent and with such an immense pop
ulation contains an army % only $4,000
men, They have been f0rcibly impressed
with the fact that they can travel from
Maine To California without meeting
single soldier They SEE that every cit
izen OF the United States IS a soldier
without uniform. engaged IN the active
pursuits OF NE aud ready az a mo-
ments notice To defend his country
They would feel that we are a strong
nation because we cherrfully bow TO
The majesty Of the law and are not con.
frHHtad and inundated by military
sauaps May this fan picture never be
defaoed.'
Ii has been charged that hitherto The
leaders OF the peace movement have
been principally men outside the pale
Of the churches II is therefore. a good
sign that a prclate OF Cardinal Glib.
bon's standing comes out unequvociuy
against mllitarism, warning against the
imitation OF army-riddcn EUROPE The
establishment Of good win upon the
earth Is one Of the tasks Of the new
century and every protest against war
every voice In favor Of peace is that
much IN aid OF cause ln which good
meu and women everywhere, and even
the angels in heaven, must be deeply
Interested
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-07
THE GOVERNOR

The inaugural Of Governor Heber NJ
Wells took place today. An Utah IS In
terestsd in the event The gentleman,
though elected as the candidate Of a
political party. Is the Executive Of the
whole state and represents It before the
country. This IS bis second term His
reelection amounts to q vote OF conf.
dence IN his ability and integrity That
he made a good Governor during the
five years which he has devoted TO the
duties Of the Office, We believe is gen
orally conceded. The Deseret News
congratulates him on once more TAX
Ing the gubernatorial chair and wishes
him continued and increased success.
This may be reasonably anticipated
az a result Of his experience and the en-
couragement he has received from the
citizens Of the state. Utah has had no
cause 70 be ashamed Of the presence,
efficiency and judgment Of its first Gov
eruor and now all classes, parties ano
conditions Of the people should Join in
welcoming him as his own successor
and In desiring for him health, happi
ness and prosperity and that insplra-
ton which will give him wisdom and
penetration and foresight. in all the ar
fairs Of the State OF which he has the
oversight. Long lie to Governor Heber
NJ. Wells. and may his second term be
even more brilliant and beneficial than
the first Governor, we salute youl
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-07

Man confronts the new century with
a vastly broader horizon than did his
predecessor OF one hundred years ago,
and In that breadth Of vision win also
be disclosed new opportunities UNI
dreamed ~ IN the past. Scientists.
poets novellsts. historians sociologlsts
and thinkers ~ all kinds have been
attempting 20 cast the horoscope 81
the twentieth century and az he close
those who review us triumphs Will
probabA speak OF these forecasts with
the sanie mingled pity and amusement
with which we now turn back and read
what was predicted q century ago.
Formerly Il was the custom 20 look
back TO an age OF gold. The real axe
OF gold is always In the future and Ike
tho mirage ~ the desert always beck
ons the wanderer on 90 It's fountains
ana palms and yerdant freshness.
Though Il may never be attained un-
IKE the mirage II may be Appropriated
ana In the greater good achieved ind
lis appropriate reward.