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The age-herald., 1901-05-18
SYLACAUGA.
CoIumbiana Baseball Team Beats the
 Home Crowd 4 to i.

Sylacauga, May T.-(Special) )-The baseball season opened here yesterday with splendid game between Sylacauga and Coumbiana, resulting In a defeat of the home team by score of to l.
 The game was well played by each team and without accident or disagreeable jars. largely attributable to the fair and inn partial ruling of Umpire Thedford, of Columbiana, who was the recipient of many compliments for his fair and just decisions.
 The result has taught the home boys that practice is necessary to win games, and they will now get down to work and ere long we expect some fine playing from them.
 Attorneys Thedford and Leeper, two prominent members of the Columbiana bar, were over to witness the game of ball.
 Miss Madge Looney. a charming young lady of Fayetteville, was the guest of friends here today.
 We had an imitation of Mrs. Nations methods here today, by a bevy of pret- ty girls from the Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist church, who captured R. L. Edwards soda fount and ice cream par lor.. Mrs. Nation used her hatchet to the destruction of furniture and stock. while they used smiles and entreaties, and broke most of their customers.
 Miss Nora Sewel. pretty brunette of Fordyoe, Ark, Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. R. L. Edwards.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
MRS. LYMAN GAGE
 DIED LAST NIGHT
She Had Been Fl For Nine Weeks-RemainS Sent
 to Chicago.

Washington, May Mrs. Lyman J. Gage. wife of the secretary of the treas ury, died at her residence in Massachu- setts avenue, N. w., at 9:3O o'clock to- night, after an illness of nine weeks dur alton. For time before her death Mrs Gage suffered considerable pain, but she maintained her bright and cheerful de- meanor and was conscious to the last. Heart trouble, the result of grippe com plications, was the immediate cause of death.
 Mrs. Gage was a native of Albany, N. r., and 5S years of age. She was married to Secretary Gage in Denver, Colo, in 1887. There were no children from their union.
 The remains will be inferred in Rose Hill cemetery, near Chicago.
 During their residence in Washington Secretary and Mrs. Gage have taken quite an active part in social life at the capital. Mrs. Gage was a woman of charming personality, and with her hus- band delighted in extending the hospital ity of their elegant home on Massachu- setts avenue. Mrs. Gage was probably closer to Mrs. Mckinley than any other of the ladies of the cabinet.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
SERVIAN SCANDAL.
Very Strange Rumors About the Con
 dltion of Queen Draga.

London, May 17.-A remarkable state of affairs in the Servian royal family was revealed by official telegrams from Bel grade today The Vienna newspapers in February announced the accouchement of Queen Draga, who was married Au- gust 5, 1900. This was shown to be un- true. As the Czar was one of the at- testing witnesses of the marriage he sent a special Russian envoy to investigate the strange rumors. The envoy summoned a trio of Russian and French specialists, who declared the Queen was not en- ciente, and an official notification to this effect was today sent to the diplomatic corps.
 The diagnosis of the docto:r, however, does not seem to have satisfied the royal family, and two specialists have been summoned from Vienna and Bucharest to report on the case.
 Costly gifts have been pouring into Belgrade from the people of Servia in anticipation of the expected event The city of Nisch presented the royal couple with a beautiful cradle.
 The scandal becomes still more inexpli- cable. According to the Vienna corres- pondent of the Daily Telegraph, doctors attending Queen Draga has issued pull letin, declaring that the Queens case IS peculiar, and it Is not impossible that the Queen is only in the fourth month of her pregnancy"
 The Vienna papers last night reported that Queen Draga was seriously Ill with special physicians in consultation ana that the case would require protracted treatment.
 From Servia comes all kinds of rumors. According to one story a revolution IS imminent and Russian agents are melt ing the population against the Obreno- vies dynasty.
 According to another report King AL exander is said to be furiously angry and if he is able to prove that the Queen, in- stead of being. as is alleged, a victim to hysteria, has Intentionally deceived him, he will divorce and banish her from the country and possibly will himself abdi- cate.
 The greatest indignation has been aroused in Belgrade by report that Queen Draga failed in deliberate at tempt to foist upon the King the child of her sister as her own.
 The foreign explanation of the situa- ton in the Servian royal family may be regarded as authentic. The physicians have presented a written statement ac- cording to which there Is no immediate prospect of Queen Draga's accouchement. She Is certainly not In an advanced stage of pregnancy, such as would have been the case had the opinion given last Sep tember by Dr. Caulet, the French physi- clan, been correct. The physicians pro- ceed to explain that Dr. Caulet may have been correct. but that the natural pro- gress of pregnancy may have been sub sequently interrupted. In conclusion they say that the Queens present con- dition Is in no way dsquieting either with regard to her health or physical ex- animation and that consequently there is no reason why she should not eventually become a mother.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
WHY WOMEN DO NOT GET RICH.
Mrs. Hetty Green Gives Her Opinions
 On This Subject.

Mrs. Hetty Green in Success.
 Because women spend so much, they are hardly ever in the field for invest ing when the chance comes along. No person can invest unless he has the wherewithal. Most great fortunes have been started by men who have saved and saved and saved, and finally had a few hundred or a few thousand dol lars to invest whenever the opportunity should come. There are many women who earn good salaries, and might lay by few hunored dollars year If they were so minded. But that Is not the way of women. They spend every cent they make, and in most cases have their monthly salary all spent before it's in their hands. AS long as women won't save, we are not likely to have many women millionaires in this country.
 Sometimes there's a woman who re- ally wants to increase her fortune, but she soon realizes that conditions are against her. A woman hasn't as many chances for making money as men have. She isn't around among men as a rule, and she doesn't hear of the opportunities for investment which are
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
SECOND SESSION
 IF PRESBYTER|ANS Dr.. MaIIoy PrayS For the Re- covery of Mrs. Mckinley. COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED Executive Committee on Foreign Mis- sions Are Favorable to Paying the Secretary ssooo, But He Won't
 Accept Increase.
COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED

Little Rock, May 17.-At the opening of the second days session of the Presby- terian general assembly, Dr. J. c. Malloy of Owensboro Ky, offered a feeling and touching prayer for Mrs. McKinley's re- covery. Moderator Woods announced the committees, those on synod records for each state being as follows:
 Alabama-C. E. Paxson William Pol lock.
 Arkansas-R. A. Miller, A. D. F'rierson.
 Florida-W. J. B. Lloyd, B. D. Brant- ley.
 Georgia-B. B. Grinnan, D. D., William R. Miller. =
 Kentucky-J. S. T. Imms, R. F. White.
 Memphis-E. G. Smith, D. A. McAfee.
 Mississippi-J. E. Mclean, A. L. Court ney.
 Missouri-E. W. Ford, E. F. Parker.
 Nashvile-R. P. Smith. J. Perry Glenn.
 North Carolina-S. R. Hope, J. M. Blaine.
 South Carolina-M. S. Smith. E. Hotch- kiss.
 Texas-W. c. White, D. E. Wilkinson.
 Virglnia-Rev. J. A. Mckenzie, T. P. Tyron.
 Judge William Martin of Little Rock was made chairman of the committee on bills and overtures.
 Much of the days session was devoted to reading and referring overtures from the synods and Presbyteries of the south. 3a
 The Presbytery of Brownwood, Texas asked for modification of the pastoral letter in reference to dancing.
 The Florida Presbytery advocated circulating library for the ministry.
 The presbytery of Fort Worth asked a deliverance on the question as to wheth- CT 1t is constitutional to invite a minister of a corresponding denomination to offer prayer at installation.
 There were numerous overtures, pro testing against the insertion of a foot note to the profession of faith on the 'elect-infant" clause, and they were re- ferred to a special committee composed of one representative from each synod. At the afternoon session reports were received from several ad interim com mittees.
 The executive committee on foreign missions went on record favorable to a salary of 5000 per annum for the foreign missions secretary, but reported that the secretary declined to receive more than $2500.
  hand and invested as directed by the different wills for the various causes of the church $13,S50; during the year there was received from all sources $21 ,s40.32; disbursements $19,376.43.
 The board recommends the reelection of MT. J. R. Haverton, D. W. Oates and J. K. Pharr as members.
 The report of the home and school at Fredericksburg, Va, for orphan children of Presbyterian missionaries showed that running expenses have been met and much of the debt paid off. Thirty-seven orphans have been given educational ad- vantages this session.
 Dr. F. B. Beatty of Kentucky was ap- pointed chairman of the special commit tee on "elect infant clause.
 The report of the treasurer for the year showed balance of $2, ,5623 36 on hand.
 Rev. T. P. Rice, D. D., of Atlanta, Ga., preached to the assembly tonight.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We beg to announce to our friends and customers that we have practically com pleted the moving into our new quarters.
 After a suspension of two days, we have resumed bus mess. Our shops are run ming again and we are now prepared to execute all or ders promptly.
 We wish to thank our GUS toners who have patiently waited on us, and with our new, largely increased and improved facilities we hope to merit a continuance of the liberal patronage that has been bestowed upon us in the past.
 We cordially invite our friends and customers to visit us in our new quarters. THE MILNER & KETTlG
 COMPANY.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
COL. HIeDoN AT DECATUR.
Banquet In His Honor-Lleutenant
 Bacon Resigns.

Decatur, May 17.-Col. E. L. Higdon of the Third Alabama National Guard was here today inspecting Company E, Dick Adams Rifles.
 He congratulated the company on the appearance of their armory and equip ment He pronounced 1t one of the best drilled companies in the State.
 Following the inspection banquet was held in the armory. Capt. M. N. Pride was toastmaster, and the follow ing toasts were responded to.
 "Our National Guards"-col. p. L. Hig- don.
 .Our Boys in Blue"-Col. Dick Adams.
 "Our City"-Mayor H. A. Skeggs.
 Future of Company E"-Maj. H. H. Mcconnell.
 "Company E''-Capt. W. B. Wallace. "Welcome To Our Colonep'-Sergeant Tom Vert.
 Lieutenant J. E. Bacon of company E has resigned on account of homage. His resignation brings out an interesting story
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
SELMA VISITED
 BY $5O,OOO FIRE
One Thousand Bales of Cotton Were Destroyed With the
 Warehouse.

Selma, May T.-(Specia1 )-Ffre de- stroyed Babcock's warehouse and 1000 bales of cotton this morning, causing loss of $50 0O0; insurance not known, as the cotton belonged to merchants and planters. A fire wall saved 800 bales in another compartment of the warehouse.
 The fire originated from the wheels of of truck rolling over a match on the floor near the floor and the flames leaped from bale to bale so rapidly that there was no way of heading them off. MT. Babcock. proprietor of the warehouse says that he heard some one give the alarm and when he first saw the blaze it was hardly as large as his hand, but before he could take more than a half dozen steps 1t seem as if the en- tire yard was afire.
 There were between seventeen and eighten hundrd bals of cotton stord In tn entire warehouse and MT. Babcock states that he estimates that there were about a thousand bales in the section which was burned.
 At one time it looked as if the flames would burst through the wall between the two sections, the northern corner of the wall being cracked, but a stream was put upon the top of the shed and this was everted.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
TUSCALOOSA.
The Coal Miners Strike at Tidewater
 Has Been Settled.

Tuscaloosa, May 17-(Special.)- )-The strike which has been on at the Warrior Coal Company's mines at Tidewater, this county, was settled at o'clock yester- day afternoon, Messrs. Kelly, lessees of the mines, agreeing to recognize the un- ion recently formed among the miners of that section. There was no dispute over the wages paid, but simply discus sion as to recognizing the union. About seventy men were affected, the drivers and other employees as well as the miners joining in the strike.
 Col. M. L. Stansel has accepted the in- vitation of Capt. H. F. Walker, com mander of Camp Rodes, U. c. V., to re- ply to Hon. Tennent Lomax when he pre- sents the old veterans with crosses of honor on June 3. Colonel Stansel is a we'll known and highly honored veteran of the Lost Cause.
 The annual sophomore exhibition of the State University will be held in Clark Hall tonight This exhibition Is always held a week or two in advance of the regular commencement exercises.
 The commencement exercises of the Tus- caloosa Female College will begin tonight with primary and academic exhibition. The exercises of this college will con- tinue through Wednesday of next week.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18

talked of, day by day, in Wall street and other financial centers. She wants to buy stocks; she has saved up few hundreds to invest, but she doesn't know how to go about it. Most women are afraid to venture into the regions where man reigns supreme. This is foolish timidity, for woman can get along as well as man in any office, if she only conducts herself properly and looks ont for herself Am able to manage my affairs better than any man has done woman can dc. If had let other people do my business for me I most likely wouldn't have had any
 business to do now, and 1t Is the duty of every woman, believe, to learn to take care of her own business affairs.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
DEATH AT WooDLAWN.
An Aged Merchant and Respected Citi.
 zen Dies. ,

w. N. Evans, a prominent Woodlawn merchant, died at his residence in that place at 10 o'clock yesterday morning af
 ter an illness of three weeks. He had been suffering with heart trouble for sometime and within the past three weeks his condition became serious. He was 62 years of age and had been in business at Woodlawn for a long time. And he was a consistent member of the Metho- dist church at that place. Surviving him are his widow and a daughter Mrs. Vine yard The funeral will take place at 5 o'clock this afternoon. The remains will be inferred in the. Woodlawn cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
STILL RAlDED.
Revenue Collector. Bingham Raided
 Plant of Barnes 6 Upton.

Revenue Collector J. H. Bingham has seized the distillery plant of Barnes & Upton at Mountainboro, Ala The seizure was made by Collector Bingham, assisted by Deputy Collectors Charles E. Kyle and R. B. Thomas. It is said that the seiz- ure was made because the plant has been operated at night In the absence or the government gauger. Twelve barrels of whisky were seized with the still and these were brought to Birmingham.
 The Barnes & Upton still is one of the largest and best known in the State, and the proprietors are prominent citizens.
 Mountainboro is a small place about twenty miles northwest of Gadsden-
 Dyspepsia causes it's victims to live in misery. Hoods Sarsaparlla cures dys- nanSia
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
WANTS TO DIE.
Printer Tries To Kill Himself By Talk
 ing Paris Green.

Tucaloosa, May T.-(Special. )-Henry Tyler, well known printer of this place, attempted to commit suicide today by taking large dose of paris green. Phy- sicians were called and after hard work succeeded in saving him. This is the fourth time he has attempted to take his life. Once he jumped off the Warrior river bridge, another time he shot him self in the back of the head, and one oth- CT time he took paris green. He seems determined to destroy himself. It Is thought his mind Is affected.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
EAST LAKE THEATRE.
"Too Much Married" Was Presented
 Last Night to a Fair House. .

In spite of the downpour of rain last night the Jefferson Stock Company, which has been playing at East Lake for the last two weeks, opened up to quite nice house. and presented for the second time the three-act farce comedy, ''Too Much Married"
 The piece is one that is very cleverly written, and there are many comical sit- nations to be seen and the house was kept in uproar from the time the curtain went up until it went down on the last act.
 The speciality between the first and sec ond act by Miss Minnie Louise McCahan was well rendered, and was well received by the audience.
 Miss McCahan is an artist in every re- spect, and well deserves the applause ac- corded her last night. MISS McCahan was at one time with the Grau Opera Com pany and this alone is good recommen- dation. Owing to the illness of Miss Fife Francis, her speciality had to be omitted, but she will be seen this afternoon and tonight.
 ANSAl " "eSh' the Colhpdhy VIII nave 8lie pleasure of presenting for the first time in this city the melodrama, Evolves of New York" Phs piece will run for three nights, viz: Monday, Tuesday and We'd nesday, with a matinee on Wednesday, For the remaining half of the week the company will be seen in the pretty drama "O1d Glory" with an entire change of specialties.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
AvoNDALE BONDS.
Issue of $15,ooo Bought by John New.
 cen & Go.

The issue of $15,OOO six per cent thirty year school bonds of Avondale, Ala, were awarded to John Nuveen and Com pany, bankers. of Chicago, Ills, for s15.oOo the above firm agreeing to furnish the blank bonds free of charge.
 Messrs. Perkins and Hudnall of Ensley represented the Chicago bank in purchas- ing the bonds.
 Duke M Farson and Company of Chi- cago bid $4O0 premium, less commission of s225, for attorneys fees and printing of the blank bonds.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18

in connection with the election of Colonel Hgdon. He was elected by the votes of Lieutenant Bacon and Captain Pride, and the opposition say if they had known of the ineligibility of Lieutenant Bacon they would have contested the election.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halle Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder troubles, removes gravel. cures diabetes. seminal emissions, weak and lame backs, rheumatism and all Irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women, regulates bladder troubles in children. One small bottle in two months treatment, and will cure any case above mentioned. Price $1.0O. pr. F. W. Hall. sole manufacturer. P. O. Box 62e. St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all 6-.lggists.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
The Akron Route Buffalo Express

Departs daily at 7:50 m. from Nash vile with sleeping car service to ColunI- bus and from Columbus to Chautauqua Lake and Buffalo. Low fares to Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Canadian resorts via this route. Information about 1t may be se- cured by applying to R. H. Lacey, S. P. Agt. Nashville, Tenn. or George E. Rockwell, A. G. P. Agt., Cincinnati, O.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
Not Credited.

Vienna May H.-The semi-official Fremdenblatt, in an inspired article. at tributes to disappointment the so.called "Fausse Grosseze and declares there IS no ground for crediting the rumors ac- cusing Queen Draga of wilful deception
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
Dothen. Ala. Jnlv 13. 1s99.

Dothen, Ala, July 13 1899. pr. E. W. Hall, St. Louis. Mo-Dear Sir: We have been selling your Texas Wonder. Halls Great Discovery for tive years and recommend it to any one suf- fering with any kidney trouble as being the best remedy we ever sold
 Yours truly, J. R. YOUNG.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
BESSIE M ER.
The Atchinson-Anderson Case Takes
 Up Time of Court.

Bessemer, May H.-(Special. )-One case, that of E. H. Atchison vs. J. A. Ander- son, ejectment. occupied the City Court all day Judgment was given this evening for the defendant
 Mrs. T. D. Beane, mother of MT. J. w. Holmes, who was dangerously i'll, Is some better.
 State Superintendent William E. Sor- rell who has been very low with pneu- monia, Is now convalescent.
 Dr. R. P. McTyeire Is attending the State Dental Association at Montgomery.
 Mir Leo Steiner was in attendance on the City Court today by virtue of an at tachment in a case in which Steiner Brothers were one of the parties. The opposite party subpoenaed him as wit ness in his own case, and he failed to at- tend. The case was postponed.
 The municipal election for Intendant and Board of Aldermen for Brighton takes place tomorrow (Satuday). Brighton lately voted to incorporate under the gen. eral law. and this Is the first election.
 Mrs E. H. Lopez is much better from the attack of scarlet fever.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18

Highest temperature. sol; lowest tenn perature, CPS; average temperature, S2.3.
 BEN M JACOBS, Station Agent, U. s. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
Forecast for Alabama

Washington. May 17.-Alabama fore cast: Cloudy, with occasional showers and cooler Saturday. Sunday fair. fresh southwesterly winds.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala, May r. 1900. Local observations during the "A hours ending p. m.. Central time:
The age-herald., 1901-05-18

State Superintendent William D. Sor- Tell, who has been very low with pneu- monia, Is now convalescent.
The age-herald., 1901-05-18

The map furnished our subscribers Is the most complete of its kind ever published
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-04
TO SAVE THE NAVY.

In order to avert the terrible menace
to the country mbodiud in the bill per.
hitting the promotion of warrant offi-
GERS who have proved their skin and
courage in naval work and warfare, but
are without proper social credentials,
Admiral Sampson might secure a
provision for rigid examination of
the candidates for promotion, on their
social qualifications. bv a competent
com mission of swells. The st. Louis
Pc ST Dispatch suggests that the ex-
animation should be conducted on
these lines:
Can you lead a german and dance
the s'two-sLep' waltz and lancers?
Prove your proficiency to the satisfa.c-
ton of the commission.
When should gentleman bow to a
lady and when shake hands? Give
an example of the proper method in
each case.
What is the correct mode of eating
salad? -
How should a naval officer hold his
teacup and saucer at an afternoon tea?
Describe the costumes appropriate
for various social functions.
What is the difference between a
gentleman and a mere man of cour-
age and education?
Who was your grandfather?
If the men who haves,proved their
technical skill and heroic courage we're
put through searching exa mination
of this sort, with a practical demon
stration of their social accomplish
ments, there would be no danger of
their rejecting discredit on the
gentlemen" who hold commissions
by virtue of social advantages, or dis
grazing the country by faux pas at
an afternoon tea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-04

WHEN Senator Tillman, makes up
his mind that he wants something he
generally gets it. He recently made
up his mind that he wanted q pension
for Charleston ex-confederate who
lost limb in the Mexican war, and
that he also wanted an Apr opriation
of $3.50, 900 for the Charleston Inter-
state and West India exposition. Con-
gress has given him both. He threat
ened to block all pension bills
unless he got the first, and
friends of the Buffalo and st. Louis
expositions wisely exerted their in
fiuence to help him get the second.
The hay always flies when Tillman
manipulates the pitchfork.