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pagent, representing the inaugural cere- monies of the fetes of Ancient Rome, and this was followed by a patriotic tableau. Soldiers and sailors representing all na- tions marched around the various rings to the tune of Yankee Doodle" Dixie" and '"The Girl I Left Behind Me-" while continuous roar of approval rose from the crowd.
 Fast behind the opening pageant came the acrobats. equilibrists, bareback riders, and in fact everything that goes to make up and up-to-date circus. The clowns were as funny as usual and several new gags were spring on the crowd which was ready to laugh at anything.
 The hit of the performance was the Holloway trio in a wonderful exhibition of tight wire walking. Two men and a young woman were on the wire at the same time and did anything from a somersault to handspring and cake walk. The exhibition was really mar vellous.
 The next great act was the acrobatic turn of the DaComas family. Dressed in full evening attire these artists. three men and three women twisted and whirl- ed in the air as if working on springs
 At 10 o'clock in the morning there was a grand parade and thousands of men, women and children lined the streets to see the wild animal cages and the hun dreds of gaily-attired horsemen. The procession was nearly mile long and six brass bands gave it martial air.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

w. M. Jordan and wife to M. F. Cor man. west half of lot 6, block 5SS Bir- mingham; consideration. s20O0.
 H. M. Corbin ct al. to Geo. s. Brown, lot 5, block 225. Birmingham; considera- tion, SS5o
 L. A. Ammons and wife to Emma Leonard, lot 4. block 4 Arlington Hill consideration, 5000.
 H. c. Waldrop and wife to Tutwiler C. c. and I. Co.,, mineral rights in southeast quarter of northeast quarter of section IS. township IS. range 5, and part of west half of section IS, township 1s range 5 consideration, $675.
 Bessemer Land and Improvement Com. pany to H. s. Gumbers, lots 2l to 24 block 45O; lots 21 to 25. block 409, Bessemer; con. sideration, S1400.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED.
New Schedule of Insurance Rates for
 Birmingham.

Charles c. Fleming secretary of the Southeastern Tariff Association. has ad- dressed the following letter to Mayor w. M. Drennen:
 ''Your esteemed communication of the 30th ultimo is received. It was with much regret that I failed to meet you during my recent short visit to Birmingham. One day my time was entirely taken up in making some inspections and the sec ond day was out of the city most of the while.
 "It is my purpose. however. to visit Birmingham very soon--that is, when MT. Caldwell is entirely ready to go over the rates.
 At that time shall do myself the pleasure of calling on you and hope to have conference with you. It Is big job to go over every risk in so large a place as Birmingham, and the work has been delayed longer than we had hoped for. We are doing the very best we can. however, and feel sure the matter will be brought to conclusion very soon"
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
SHAPIRO SUIT ON TRIAL. Seeks Damages for Injury of a Small
 Boy By Falling Timber.

Tn the Circuit Court the case of Isadore Shapiro. by next friend, vs. J. N. Hig- gins and R. A. Lewis is on trial. Isadore Shapiro is a minor, and two years ago while playing on lumber pile at Twenty fifth street and Fourth avenue was crush ed by falling piece of timber and lost one of his legs
 Previous to the accident J. N. Higgins one of the defendants, had contracted to move a small house, the property of R. A. Lewis. across the street and had begun the work when the boy was hurt. Shapiro in his complaint charges that MT. Hig- gins in piling the large pieces of timber on the street laid them down carelessly and they subsequently, fell upon the little boy crushing his leg and later rendering amputation necessary.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
WENT TO CIRCUS
 DESPITE COLD
THIRTY THOUSAND ATTEND TWO
 PERFORMANCES OF RINGLING BRos.-sAW A PERFORMANCE
 SUPERIOR IN EVERY RESPECT.


 Birmingham wanted to see a circus yesterday, and they wanted it bad. The weather was crisp, but at the two per- formances thirty thousand persons filled the enormous tents of the Ringing Brothers show, and at least two thous- and more were turned away from the doors and had to seek consolation in the side issues. When the seats under the main canvass were filled no one else was allowed to enter the doors and in this manner the danger of a crush was avoid ed.
 The circus itself was the best, or as good, as can be seen, but the management of it is better. There was not a hitch in the programme and as if by the crack of a whip one act was ended and another begun.
 The performance began with brilliant
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
FOR BALL BAZAAR.
Clerks Union Committee Is Arranging
 the Details.

A joint meeting of the Gentlemen and Lady Clerks Union was held last night in the Engineers hall. The arrangement committee consisting of members of both unions. reported progress on the arrange ments for the ball bazaar which will be given in Elks hall on the evening of Mo- vem Der 13.
 The committee has arranged with Joseph's orchestra to furnish the music. Several booths will be erected, where re- treatments of all k.nds will be served. Fancy work and other little novelties will also be sold. The funds derived from the affair will go into the sick benefit treas ury of the two locals.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
Colonel Handley Writes MT. Underwood That Whites
 Are United
INTEREST AT BESSEMER
Anti-RatIfcationIsts Offering to Bet Box Will Go Against constltu- tIon--opposition Meeting
 to Clark.

Chairman Underwood and the members of the Democratic committee are elated over reports from speakers who are work ing for ratification in East Alabama. An encouraging letter was received yester- day from Col. W. A. Handley of Roanoke. Touching the situation in Randolph Coun- ty, Colonel Handley writes:
 q have lived in this county over sixty years. The white people were never so nearly united. Democrats. Republicans and Populists are almost to a man solid for white supremacy. lower taxes. and better schools. If we have fair turn out at the polls on Monday next we will carry this, Randolph, county by 2000 ma jority, and I would not be surprised at a majority of 5000, as we intend to move the mud sills. so to speak, during day and night this week. You must remember that our county has always been one of the doubtful hill counties. parties being about equally divided heretofore. will ever be proud of old Randolph and her people after Mondays election"
 One of the Pioneers.
 Colonel Handley is one of the pioneers in the movement to eliminate the negro vote in Alabama, and a speech delivered by him in Congress several years ago on this subject is now being used as oo,,oo;r,, ar,,,poapt
 The advocates of the new constitution still express the utmost confidence in the result of Mondays election and say their estimate of 4O.0OO majority will probably be increased
 Col. B. A. Thompson said yesterday that recent report from Morgan and St. Clair counties indicate that those here- tofore doubtful counties are coming in line.
 Interest at Bessemer.
 In Jefferson County interest has cen- tered in Bessemer where the most bitter fight of the campaign Is expected Both sides claim the beat but the anti-ratif- cationists are so confident of success that they have placed 5000 in the Bes- b6IneT 0dVlDBS bdnk tO De WdBtIcu tudt the box will be found against ratification when the votes are counted They are also ready to bet $500 to 5000 that the beat will go two to one against the new constitution. One bet of s100 even was made on the proposition yesterday and another offer of $10O to $50 was made. but not accepted.
 William Jackson, chairman of the New County Club. Is strongly opposed to rat ification, and sand last night he was con- fident his side would win in Bessemer. The opponents of ratification in that place are arranging an opposition meeting to the one gotten up for Richard H. Clarke tomorrow night and Col. W. H. Denson will be the speaker.
 Mayor Drennen on Stump.
 Mayor w. M. Drennen and Dr. D. W. Jones went to New Castle yesterday af- ternoon by private conveyance. and spoke to the voters of that place, urging the adoption of the new constitution. Both of these men are earnest advocates of new organic laws for the State of Ala bama. A large crowd was present, and the speakers were given close attention throughout their discourses. They re- turned to the city at late hour last night.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
John B. Roden.

The funeral of John B. Roden, who died Sunday night at his home near Avondale. was held yesterday afternoon at the Central Presbyterian church at o'clock, the interment being at Oak Hill cemetery. Dr. Luman s. Handley, who for many years, had been the pas tor of the deceased, officiated The pail bearers were: Robert Cecil, Jasper Sat- ter1eld, Samuel Echols, George Going, William G. Montgomery, w. c. Scott and William Going.
 MT. Roden was 53 years of age. and for twenty-seven years has been a resident of Birmingham. A wife and an adopted daughter survive him. He was an elder in the Central Presbyterian church, and he has always been faithful worker in the up-building of his church.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
Joseph Ruppert.

Joseph Ruppert died yesterday after noon at o'clock at his residence. No. 716 South Twenty-fourth street. The de- ceased leaves a wife and seven children. The funeral will take place this after noon at o'clock from the family resi- dence The interment will be at the Woodlawn cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

To Give a Ball.-Jefferson Lodge No. 6, Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, will give grand ball in Elks' Hall on the even- ing of December 6.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

To Give Smoker.-The Machinists' Union No. will give a smoker on Wednesday evening at o'clock. The feature of the entertainment will be the address of D. Douglas Wilson.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

Lacey Still at Large.-Will Jones, alias Will Lacey, the negro that es- caped from the county jail on Sunday night, has not yet been captured. A reward of $2O has been offered for his arrest.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

Marriage Licenses. - Marriage li- censes were issued yesterday to the following persons: Samuel J. Simpson and Miss Bessie Vines, Horse Creek; John Patton Abbott and Miss Jean nette Jordan Burgin, city.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
THE CITY.

Petitions in ankruptcy.-Petition in bankruptcy have been filed by Thomas H. Hyatt of St. Clair County and J. 0. Whalen of this city.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

Sleeping Car Line.-The Seaboard Airline will operate through sleep ing car line from Atlanta to Whining ton, Del, commencing November Il, on account of the convention of the Daughters of the Confectionery, which will begin in Wilmington on Decem- Der 12
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

The kidneys are small but important or gans. They need help occasionally. Pricily Ash Bitters is a successful kidney tonic and system regulator.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

Receive New Headgear.-The win ter helmets for the police department have been received from the manu. lecturers. The new helmets are of a dark blue felt and have black cloth band, instead of the old oilcloth barpl The new uniforms are expected to ar rive in day or two.
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liminary hearing in the case against James Richardson, the policeman who shot and killed Oscar Lee, a 15-year- old boy, will begin before Justice of the Peace Benners this morning at 10 o'clock. The trial was formerly set last Friday, but was continued on &C., count of absent attorneys.
 Charged With Stealing a Wheel.- Dave Whitley is in the city jail charged
 with larceny of wheel. He was ar- rested Sunday afternoon by Officer Nix, and the wheel, which is an olive green Sterling make, was carried to police headquarters for identification. | Whitley is said to have beeen arrested | before on a charge of larceny of a
 bicycle. The case will be called in the Inferior Criminal Court today.
 Investigating Negro's Death.-Cor- oner Paris yesterday formed a jury to investigate the death of Smith Ken nth, the negro who was found dead I Sunday morning in Ninth street The | jury yesterday viewed the remains of the negro, and adjourned. The jury will meet again this morning at 10 o'clock, when another post mortem examination will be made. Coroner Paris stated last night that he had been informed by Chief of Police Aus tin that two persons would probably be arrested to, who are thought to be | implicated in the death of the negro. Council Meets Wednesday.-The regular meeting of the Board of Mayor and Alderman will take place tomor- row night at the temporary city hall in North Twenty-first street. Several important matters will come up. The petition of the citizens of Birmingham to the board to grant certain fran chises to the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company may come up The citizens want the city fathers to grant the street car company the rights to use certain streets and ave- nues for street car purposes, the fran chises to be for a period longer than thirty years.
The times., 1901-05-12
New hooks Received.

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full As he could not, for obvious reasons.
think OF himself as famous or great.
he thought of himself as delightful.
And for consistency with this opinion
he used to disguise his most c0nVen-
tional and approved ideas under an
assumption of amiable StancheSs and
independence. Dear old Homer he
exclaimed in a determinedly light essay
called "A Loaf of Bread, jug of
Wine, even in this degenerate day
and age there are some of US who love
your very mods.
His pleasure was less definite and
material than ]. Hoffman's. 1t consist
ed really in being refined. II may as
well be admitted that he was FAR more
refined that J. Hoffman. However. the
pleasure he derived from what was re-
fined was not so intense as the pain he
suffered from what was not 1efined.
And as there are such numbers of
large and coarse things in the world.
this susceptibility gave him Il wide
capacity for suffering"
The delicate but merciless satire which
Miss Wyatt exercises upon people who
think they have the artistic temperament
is only equaled by her stanch loyalty
toward people who merely have gentle
instincts and kind hearts. In fact, the
great charm of the book is the rightness
of its attitude There is not a shoddy
paragra ph in it. and in her determine
tion to see what is fine anywhere, even
in common people, the author succeeds
in making one feel that great deal OF
the equally determined endeayors to be
fine, in some other writer's, is rather
cheap and common. If it were not for Its
fun the book might seem a little insis-
tent in this attitude-individuali often
does seem that way when opposed to lit
erary convention-but the humor of it is
undeniable and captivating. (New York;
Mcclure, Phillips & Coz
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The Swallow.

At play in April skies that spread
Their azure depths above my head
As onward to the woods l sped.
| heard the swallow twitter;
0 skater in the fields of air
On steely wings that sweep and dare,
To gain these scenes thy only care,
Nor fear the winds are bitter
This call from thee is tidings dear.
The news that crowns the yernal year,
'Tis true. It's true the swallows here
The south wind brings her greeting;
Thy voice is neither call nor song,
And vet it starts Il varied throug
OF fancics sweet and memories long
1t sounds like lovers meeting.
I know YOU do not kiss on wing,
/ know YOU do not trill or sing,
Or bill or coo or any such thing
And vet these sounds ecstatic:
Thy ruddy breast from over seas,
Like embers qUickened by the breeze,
Now feels the warmth OF loves DEGREES
That make thy needs emphatic.
An. well know thy deep-dyed vest
Thy FURNISHED wing, thy feathered ne4,
Thy yric Eight at loves behest,
And all thy ways So airy;
Thou art a nursling OF the air.
No earthly food makes up thy fare.
But soaring things both frail and rare
Fit diet Of fairy.
/ see thee sit upon the ground
And stoop and stare and hobble round,
As if thy silly legs were bound.
Or it were freezing weather.
Thou hast but little need cf feet
To gather mortar for thy seat,
To perch on wires above the street,
Or pick up straw or feather.
Kind nature gave thee power OF fight
And sheen Of plume and iris bright,
And everything that was thy right,
And thou art we'll contented;
In August days thy young are grown,
Southwark turn TO warmer zone,
Follow where thy mates have flown,
But leave our love eemented.
John Burroughs. in Harper's Magazine.
The times., 1901-05-12
CURRENT VERSE.
A Prayer for the Power of Loving.

n frhyer Tor the rover of LOVING.
TO love.
That Is my prayer
Gifted 70 love-
Just the old simple everlasting way;
OF all life's gifts 58
That is the gift I crave.
ask not kindness.
ask not any gift or any grace
OR any charity:
The love | mean
Is not for you TO give or take away.
That you are cruel
Shall be less provocative
Than that you're kind.
And whether you remember or forget
Shall to the love / crave
Be equal lure.
! ask not nearneSs
You ever near;
/ ask not sympathy
In common aims
l ask not comprehension,
ask not anything.
Only | pray to love,
And bring my heart
Gladly for yeu to break,
II break it can,
Gladly to feel your fair contemptuous feet
Grind il beneath you
In the passionate dust
Yea. break my heart,
For that were ecstasyi
Think not tits you I crave
You to possess, command, nay, nor toserve;
My love would not be kind.
Nor live in offices of tenderness;
You to the thing / crave
Are but the accident from which it springs
1t is not admiration,
II is not gratitude,
Il is only love
a madness,
glory burning in the lonely brain.
fearful fire filing the lonely heart.
To love- to love, to love!
Is this the way?
Richard lie Callienne, in the Cosmopolitan.
The times., 1901-05-12
journalism in south Africa.

Wars Brighter Side is collection Of
the experiences of Mr.. Julian Ralph as
one Of the editors of The Friend" a pa
per published in Bloemfontein during it's
occupation by British troops. Among the
editors were Rudyard Kipling. Lord STAN
ley, and Conan Doyle. The present ac-
count of the little papers vicissitudes is
rather circumstantial and lengthy, but
there are some interesting things in it,
and 1t is besprinkled with numerous quo
tations from the columns of the journal
in question.
Unquestionably, the most interesting
part Of it, TO many American readers
viii be that which deals with Kipling g
performances in connection with IT, Mr.
Ralph declares that he was of the ut
most assistance to a staff which at the
time of his advent, was considerably ov-
erwCrked; that he not only lent the pres
tige of his name to the paper, but took
immediate hold of the drudgery of office
work and lightened it by several hours
OF regular labor day. He not only wrote
fables and poems, but corrected proof
and took into his keeping the immense
mass of poetry by regimental and other
bards, the reading Of which had been one
of the tasks under which the editors
groaned. Some of the Fables for the
Staff" written by him, appear for the
first time before an American public in
this book, and two OF them are as fol-
lows:
KING LOG AND KING STORK
Certain Beers. having blown UP
Bridge departed in the face of the
British Army, which. arriving at that
dynamited Place, made Outcry to the
Gods saying. % Jupiter, these Ruff
no hlnFtsaA he IRA ip
are vastly incommoded. Is there any
thing worse than the Boer?
This being reported to the Railway
Authorities. they caused a Railway
Staff Officer TO be sent TO that Bridge
with Instructions to facilitate Matters
by all means in his Power
Later on they picked up What was
left of the British Army in those parts
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ImnOrtaiitv.

Dost live? Then thou immortal art
But what OF those who conquer not?
Who drift with neither helm nor chart
Superior not to self nor sense
Nor circumstance? Who even here
Know naught OF hie? Do they go hence?
Are they immortal either now
Or after death2 Nay, God is good,
And in his wisdom doth allow
To towering oak, to tiniest flower.
\ place within his circling care,
To bloom, to fade-a day, an hour.
But conquering souls who with him bear
His life, his cross, his sepuichre-
Who from their SCARED and dead self dare
To roll the mighty rock and rise
These are with him immortal. yea,
These here or there with conquering eyes
Have passed the grave-they have no part
With death-they livei And dost thou live?
Then thou thou too immortal art.
Gertrude Huntington McGifiert, in the hide
pendent
The times., 1901-05-12

Who're is Mount MeKnlsyf 2 What IS the
altitude OF Pixies Peak7 II. W.
In Alaska. p 1t.1f7 feet.
The times., 1901-05-12

Mr.. Richard Orton Prowse, who wrote
a clever story called 1.-THE Poison of
Asps," has written new novel which ne
calls 'fVoysey," which the Macmillan
Company have just issued. Mr.. Prowse
belongs to the analytical school of
writer's, and the plot of his latest book
is based on the inner play of character
and the customs of social life between a
young Englishman and the wife Of man
he knew at oxford, who has since gone
into business.
The times., 1901-05-12

What is the record for horses in running, pac-
ing. and trottingl T. VI. 5
Running. 1s5ls; pacing. 1894; trottins,
. a1fL