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The age-herald., 1901-05-02
Fate.

From the Detroit Journal.
 Fate has just decreed that man win fame by the sword.
 And I?' woman was now interposing How am I to win fame?"
 "Why, you are to get yourself inter- viewed and tell how you once refused his offer of marriage" said Fate, benignly
 Now, this was deemed at the time an equitable arrangement. and 1t seemed very well for many years.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02
Road Not To Be vanderbiIts'.

Cleveland, O., May 1.--vice Presi- dent Worcester of the Lake Shore Railroad discredits the report that the Vanderbilts have secured control of the Union Pacific road. MT. Worcester said he dIG not speak authoritatively, but for the Vanderbilts to secure a through line to the Pacific coast would mean the active competition of five lines already running through to that territory; whereas these five roads are at present feeders to the Vanderbilts Eastern roads
The age-herald., 1901-05-02
Gates Is Responsible,

Los Angeles. Cal, May 1.-The Evening Express this evening publishes a report that private advices have been received here to the effect that John w. Gates. the steel magnate, is responsible for the re- cent phenomenal advance of Union Pa cific stock anqd that he is acting for Senator w. A. Clark and associates who are endeavoring to secure control of the road
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

LIT ana MTS. G. V. INelley OI NdSnVliie are visiting their daughter, Mrs. W. E. Graves, at 2013 Quinlan avenue.
 A. E. Morris, Blountsville, Walter Nor ris, Blountsville; Mrs. J. L. Con, Albany Ga.; F. Baldwin, Memphis; c. E. Pear son, Alexander City; w. J. Wilkerson, Alexander City; Charles Wurtzburger, John D. Young, Louisville, Ky; w. Linn le.. Opelika; E. R. Pattard, Ashland; w.. D. Howell, Ashland; Mrs. H. R. Schram, New York; J. T. Kennedy, Kennedy, Ala. i; A. M. McBroom Portersvile, Ala. C.. Burkart, Hanccviiie; J. Greenough, New York; w. G. West, Decatur, Ala; A. Stein, Calera; J. D. Hardy and wife, Ca- lera; J. M. Beard, Troy: ". H. Welsh, Selma; Mrs. Jenkins and daughter, Ala bama; WE. s. Neal Alabama; Neil Sims, Anniston: F. J Long, Cincinnati. Ohio; V. Waller Patton A. H. Lewis, Kansas City; J, c. Maben, Jr., Brookside; E. s. Cunningham, 'Brookside; H. o. Jackson, Wilsonville; John V. Smith, Montgom- cry; S. Tysngart. Montgomery; w. B. J. T. McElderry, w.. H. Boynton, J. E. Comp, w. G. McCargo; J. Gapson, T. J. Boynton. J. H. Hudson; Joe Chambers, August Minor, George Kysu, c. D. Illus ton, J. II. Dunnor, Don Wallis Julian Fleetwood Mart Lane, Hugh Brown, w. van freSt, GOruOn Mclane, IdlldueBd' w. s. Carey, Monteyallo Ed Lilenthal, Cincinnati; Lee Adler. W. F. Aycock. Jr., J. w. Johnson, c. R. Morrison, McD. Campbell, D. P. Lacy, H. F. Stearns, B. J. Shastin, A J O. Hollaren, L. Erlen- back. J. l.. schwezen. A. R. Leonard. J. Rosenbury. N. M. Breeze, Atlanta; H. S.. Neushadfer, New York.
 P. s. Fitzgerald, Chattanooga; s. J. Mo- nett and wife, Sawyerville. Ala; Rev. J. H. Baylor, D. c. Nabb. Greenville. Tenn; H. Fraenlich, l.. L. Rosendorf. Sell ma; A. l.. Diehl, Atlanta; J. H. Frost, Kentucky: J. J. Conway, Cincinnati; J. W. Dingess, West Virginia; Mrs. James T. Green, Ashville; J, H. Fry Cincinnati; Jake Menko. New York; J. J. McClesky Boaz; H. B. Harris, Nashville; Charles Stuart Miss Stuart, Costa Rica; E. M. Cole, Newman, Ga.; l.. M. Wilson and wife. Blocton; N c. Hut. Norfolk. Va; H. C. Nelson. Blocton; O. w. L. Smith, Brewton; Mark Virdiry, Brunswick, Ga. :; H. I. Creigg. Center Hill: P. o. Mauldin and wife, Cordova. Ala; w. w. Watts. Atlanta; w. c. Johnson, Chattanooga; A. E. Fields, Bountsyille.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02
Wanted a Fresh Boot

From the Boston Globe.
 Farmer Bloskins-Par O new boots, please.
 Shopchap-Yessir. Now, here's lovely boot This boots been worn a great deal this winter.
 Farmer Bloskin-Drat 1t! don't want a boot that's been worn for a hull winter. I want brand-new pair. And don't you forget 1t!
The age-herald., 1901-05-02
Privilege Abolished.

London, May 1.-The Times publishes the following from its Hong Kong corre- spondent:
 "A proclamation signed by the viceroy and Tartar General of Canton abolishes the privileges of the Manchus, who hence forth will be treated the same as the Chinese.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02


 Yesterdays Games. At Philadelphia: Philadelphia. 14; Bos- ton, 1. At Cleveland; Cleveland.s; Milwau- kee, 3. At Washington: Washington, 1; Bal timore, 6. At Chicago: Chicago. 1s; Detroit. 9.
 Western Association, At Indianapolis Indianapolis. {; Day. ton, 2. At Columbus: Columbus. 6; Louisville 6. At Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne. |: Grand Rapids. {. At Marion: Marion. 1; Toledo. 5.
 College Games. per At Princeton: Princeton. d: Con- neil, 9. At New Haven: Yale. 9: Brown. 3. 4. At Philadelphia, PennsyIvania, 2a; Co Iumbia, ?. At Chicago: University of. Illinois, l5 Chicago University. 8.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Creditors amnation-Referee in Bankruptcy N. w. Trimble was occu. pied yesterday with creditors exam ination of H. Bauman, bankrupt MT Bauman was orally examined by the creditors, who asked many questions as to his assets and disposition of his property.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02
Anti-Jewish Disorders.

Algiers, May 1.--Anti-Jewish disor- ders have been renewed in Algiers and the troops have occupied various parts of the town.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02
Carpenters Quit Work.

Lowell, Mass, May 1.-Members of the Carpenters Union of this city, numbering $50 men, struck today for an eight-hour day.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

New cars.-The Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power Company has purchased ten new cars to replce those recently burned The new cars are 3S feet lcng, with double trucks and vestibuled. Each car will seat forty persons Other cars will be purchased at an early date.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Council Meeting Postponed.-The meeting of the Council which was called for last night was postponed until tonight at the request of a num- Der of the members of the body of city fathers. +f- ~s
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

John P. Abbott, chief clerk of the Criminal Court, has returned from a months trip to Northern and Eastern cities.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Frank Hewitt has gone to Alvin, Tex to see his sister, who Is quite Ill.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Col. J. F. B. Jackson, supervisor of the county roads, Is in New Orleans attending the road convention.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Ex-Governor William H. Sims has re- turned from Florida where he has spent the last month upon his orange grove on Lake Harris.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02
PERSONAL.

Miss Lena Thompson and Miss Willie Lively, two very attractive young ladies of OpelIka, are visiting the family of Chief J. T. Mullin at his home.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Mrs. Norinne sams, a popular young matron of Knoxville, Is the guest of rela- tives in Third avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Carriers Uniforms.-The postoffice carriers have closed a contract for their summer uniforms with the Co operative Tailoring Company of Gin cinnati. The uniforms will consist of blue gray shirtwaists and trousers. They will also wear gray army hats. Blach & Son of Birmingham were awarded the contract for hats.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02
BASEBALL SEASON BEGINS
 TODAY AND SELMA C0NES IN
 WITH BIG GANG OF HOOTERS

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The age-herald., 1901-05-02
HE CITY

Bank clearances.-Bank clearances yesterday were $129,443.S3.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Alabama and vanderbiIt.--The Uni versity of Alabama baseball team and the Vanderbilt team will play three games at Nashville this week. The University team passed through Bir- mingham yesterday en route to Nash vile. The personel of the team is as follows: Donahoo, catcher; Nabers and Ash. pitchers; Nabers, first base; Foreman, second base; Stickney, sec ohd base: Powe, shortstop; Young, right field; Mcqueen, center field; McCreary, left field.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Dr. and Mrs. G. c. Kelley of Nashville are visiting their daughter, Mrs. W. E. Graves, at 2013 Quinlan avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Plumbers May Strike.---The- plumb CTS of the city are just now fighting for a change in their schedule of working hours and pay. It Is not altogether improbable that they will strike, for a determined effort is being made by them. At present they work nine hours per day, and their contention is that the limit be made eight hours. The outcome of the fight will be watched.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02
charued With Misuse of Mails.-G.

Charged With MIsuse Of MaIIs.-G. H. Reed of Ensley, who did business under the name of Southern Herb Co.,, has been arrested on a charge of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. He was given a preliminary hearing yes terday before United States Oommis- sioner w. K. Cornish. Two witnesses were examined and the hearing con tinued until Saturday. In default of bond the defendant was committed to jail.
The age-herald., 1901-05-02

Mineral Exhibit.-The Buffalo Expo sition committee appointed by the
 Commercial Club to design and pre- pare a mineral exhibit for the Pan American Exposition met yesterday and agreed upon the design. The ex- hibit will be miniature reproduction of the battleship Alabama made of Ala bama minerals and mineral products.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-12
WEDNESDAY. JUNE IL, 1901.
DOESN'T APPLY.

sJsn't II better to keep men einpioNtu /
all the year round at the present S'Hio
than TO work four or five mouths year
on n reduced SYSTEM Secretary llm-
ock.
Tho ,hoye is n sample Of the argument
uscd Mt the office Of the Harlan y ii7l-
lingsworth Company, against me ad"p-
tiou Of the ninc-hour day. The PROPOSE
tion Of Secretary Dimock's question Is
ridiculous. According to the statement
coming from his company is, that inc
company cannot afford to pay the teh-hour
lav wages for nine hours of work. Inc
evident basis Of that statement is that
the company does not believe that thc
men will do rs much work i'll the nihe-
hour day as they did in the ten hour hay
J.et us suppose that to he true. Expert
cncc proves that it is untrue. hnt VIII
+hn work to do, doing less in y day. how
Il il possipie for Mr. plmock =
squeeze Il years work into -four or ny.
months? 2" According to his company
theory of nppoSltloh' II we N'ilN' 10 ""N
ccssful the ii. < II. Company will hav
TO increase its force Of machiElsts ut lehS
10 per cent. in order to accomplish
much work as is now accomplished !
the year. The number of great shil
building companies being organized
this country indicates that great bool
in shipbulding is at hand There "nsl
10 he no difficulty in, getting work, ~
work for all the year round. Under the
circumstances it is very difficult to III
Il reasonable application of Mr.. III
ock's question. AS an abstract rr"l
sition il is clearly one for which there
hut one answcr--it would be better. Il
when. whore and how does II apply to t
strike situation?
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-12
The Voice or the Grass.

Here | come creeping, creeping every.
where;
Ry the dusty roadside,
On the sunny hillside,
close by the noisy brook,
In every shady nook,
| come creeping, creeping everywhere.
Here | come creeping, smiling every
wh.re;
All around the open door,
Where Sit the aged poor:
Here where the children play,
In Ihc1 right AMI merry May,
| come creeping, creeping everywhere.
Here / come creeping, creeping every
whcre
You cannot see me coming.
Nor hear my slow, sweet hnmminG;
For in tho starry night.
| And the glad morning light.
come quietly creeping everywhere
Here come creeping. creeping every
where:
Ny hnnnh!e song Of praise
Most ioyfully ] raise
To Him at whose command
hcautify the land,
Creeping. silently creeping everywher
Sarah Roberts Boyle.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-12
pennsylvania Railroad Low-Ro,o
Tour to the Pacific Cans,

ne PENNSYLVANIA Railroad pcrsonotIv
conducted Tour to San Francisco. and
the Pacific Coast leaves New York pill
adclphia and Pttsburg by spcciol trai,
OF i'ullman Sleeping, Dining and Ohsnn
Nation cars, July 8, will not be confined
70 delegates 70 the Epwortb Tn,,,,,,,
convention, which will be held IN San
francisco from July Is to 81 bnt III,
he run for the benefit Of All who dosinn
TO visit California ana tbe C,na,,;i.
Northwest during the Summer sool",,
.s'"pS WI he made at Denver, coInroIn
NPrii'SS' SAT- Lake City. San rronciscn
\. monterey, Santa Barbara, Los Anoo,o,
SAN Jose Portland, Seattle Ronrr sI re-.
springs, st. Paul, and other intnrn.,t ~.
points On route. ''ieStils
ne round trip rate from MI noint.
IN" pennsylvania Railroad cost ~ i ni., -
burg, $lSS.5O, covers tronsn"a LIS
I rounle Pullman berth and meal. -,
uiGllG car; two persons In bo,t,, w
pi ,T, Ril'"s from Pittsbmg ST. 90 loss
days P'iiou 81 thirty
Persons desiring may return ;nd,,,
rn,y from San Francisco Nv v,'i ,""
Us irp % proportionntcly low rofns
~. r"r further information nn,,i,.
l ,,;, agents, Or address Geo. w no. )"
assistant =, General Passenger noEa'
Philadelphia. 'S'r Agent,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-12
"ALL BY HIS LONESOME"

There is an old proyrrh that ailirmS
that: The wicked nrrth when no man
pursurth." We think the calling for Pc
lice protection for the lone "scalt" work
man ut the Harlan X IInllingsworth Com.
panys machine shop on Monday was n
veritirati0n Of this provcrb. The story
of the application for police protection,
of the escorting of this lone "scab" work
man to the compnny'S works III street
ear. and Of his escort away from the
works 1T night. he carrying a drawn
knife for self protection, as it was re
lated in The Sun Of yesterday. was thu
most impressive testimony possible, OF
thc fact that those who We're concerne,
III II were conscious of doing meal
thing.
or course The striking mnchiniSts q,
nor wish 10 see their places filled by non
union workmrn. They do not want III
advantages which they have made 70
themselves in this contest for reason
able and right thing, to be- taken ava
from them But there has been nothn
in the action Of the local strikers I
have suggested the necessity for such
proceeding. This is iust as wcll-know
ut the Harlan 4 Holinssworth Con
pany's works aus il is elsewhere. II
men there know these men who al
striking. ANA know that they intend !
harm to lie company or its other wor
men. Put by this advertisement Of pr
tended fear of assault, the company HI
nrcdlrssly librllcd these strikers bcfo
the people of this community and hcfo
the country AT large. As we have
ready said ahout the proposed locke
of striking workmcn elsewhere. this
not honorable warfare, Aside from til
the calling ont Of the extra police, or t
concentration of the police force Of I
city II or near the Harlan 4 Holm;
worth Company'S shops as bodygua
for one lone ''scab" workman as he i
the shop. his march down the railro
with guard front and rear, and
swinging an open knife as an evidence
his readiness for murderous attack,
one of tile ridiculous exhibitions OF e
scious wrong ana cowardly fear that I
be imagined.
In this we are not arguing against
right of any man to work when ,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-12
Sir Walter Besant.
From the Public Ledger.

From the Public Ledger.
The man who can entertain his feliew
men. provided il is in harmless fash
ion. lightens by so much the burdens oil
the world, and is, To ut least that eX-
tent. bencfactor Of mankind. Sir Wal
ter Besant. whose death is just an
nounced, did more than that. Besides he
ing the author of Il number or pure
wholesome and entertaining stories, he
contributed to the worlds stock of arch
geological knowledge by his many years
] Of service as Secretary Of the Palestine
| Exploration Fund: hut his greatest ser
| vice 10 mankind was done when he
| wrote san Sorts and Conditions OF
! Men,, to which he rather cynically gave
the subtitle of AN Impossible story
II did, indeed, seem impossible that his
imaginary account of n great pubic
benefcence among the poor of East Lon
don should be taken up seriously an
mt into successful operation; hut tina
Is lust what was done, and the People
Palace. where the poor of the distric
have the advantage of libraries. gymna
Sums and other helps and recreation
practically free Of charge is the result
Thus, Walter Besant was very uscfl
man. and The late Queen conferrc
knighthood on no one of her subJrci
who deserved il more.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-12
DEawRE SOLDIERS LETTER
Wrs pr the Conditions in Tho
Philippines.

~. hHHll'i, april Il.
condition Of affairs in the Island
othu. remains stationary, there bcinp
move one way or the other, tbouyh
intiohs are favorable To the early III.
tniment of peace and the satisf,ctor,
Sthent Of affairs by the oryoniy,t;an
nfrrilment by the Civil Commission
Surrender Of Aguinaldo has boI y
clcrnblc influence on Tia ;nsn,.,.,'a. !
y now operating in the mountains
= bahds though small, are rather
ir0,ls and have been very active or
! Ihey contain no important cbiofS
~" merely rowing disconnected hands
deprived OF proper leadership Tho
'de or the people as Il whole L ~.
ENG. showing receptive incIin,
for civil government. ConsiJnr.II.
"lasm was displayed by the ropnl.-
y aebu on the arrival of the Civil
MISSION at this city.
lor Monaghan. pay-mastcr. diod u
IN few days ago. His bodv I, !"
ut back to the States, 4 -
IL FRIDAY four natives wcre brnu
Java. also one ut Binmaley. So vn,,
re- are still hanging them Troon.
~ me time coming from the State,
Few days ship is coming in ~"
h"rfs have nearly all left now
theN VIII soon send some roouI,,|.
10 the States. The death roto 4,
-FOUR soldieds Il day. The wootbar
y nor. Things are quiet cvcrywhnro
now. "h'l'
Lidney McCuc.
"A Company. Engineers
Manila. p. T.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-12
The Better Handling OF Fruits.

From the Philadelphia Times.
This seasons strawberry crop was be-
low expectations. but there was one fact
rriait, ami ns'.r" cdiisPilfa9nat atifp IN,
growers nave not received the nroft,
which would surely have been theirs Il
th'N nad taken more care in the pocLino
ana hnd spent Il little more on tho hns,
ketS and boxes. '''"
II Is especially important ia kcon mi,
ui .n iiiihh Tor the peaches which
w ne philhs before long. The tumb-
| l,llG Oh ne fr'lit in cheap baskets is nor
| ~ WY !" treat one Of natures best
| ElltS 10 pan. And the Stats are 81 mn
| even ahdso badly distributed that many
y me Taches become bruised before
they read the cities.
~ h'1 nor go to England, where
'N'.s ~ pe'lch Is handled and wrapped
Us II Nre special prize. 10 find out
we WiSo'p ana the value Of such caro-
hlilorhi1long ago learned the lesson
ahl her POWERS have profitcd accord
hSiN' Delaware and MARYLAND
n"ii'iSulhfo rich in fruit of the bnst
iaFors' hqis to do better ana there con
NJ no '1lsc for continuing the old
, methods. ~
\ ,han3 means higher nricoe co.,
larRhg ilattractive baskets will turn
"nt prgt where the use of Tho oIJ
system WI bring loss. The wise grow
II gu Sflpers will use the few weeks
.''''i"hiiI betwe"n now and the ripcn-
S ,hTr"p III getting ready 10 send
~, UT h'afk't IN the best shape nos
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-12

where in his Judgment he can do best
for himself; nor are we arguing against
the right of the company to hire workmen
when they need them. That question, OF
questions are not in this category. 1t is
known that a strike at this time, wheh
its machine shop is full of work ana
when the demands upon that department
are very great, is serious matter ior
the company. That is the strikers adj
vantage and while the company nave
the undoubtcd right TO find employees
tho men have on the other side as much
right to prevent men from accepting en-
ployment there. if they can do SO ny
reasonable and lawful means. The men
have adoptcd, nor do they propose 70
| adopt any hut reasonable and lawfn
means iii the prosecution of the strike
+, The company. however, adopt unreasoh
able. and if lawful means. means tina
nroclnim its unwillngness or inability
TO meet these striking workmen in NJ
omen discussion of the issues between
them.
We have no doubt but that the me-
will gladly meet representatives of tn
company for such discussion, and ina
they are willing to leave their case
amy reasonable and fair judgment-w
, are Of the opinion that either ind'vidua
J | N or in the aggregate the strikers Won
, agree to give security bonds for the pr
:. trction of the lonesome 'scab' Tor VINO
- SO much police protection has been i
a. I.ynkpl
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-12
COMMENTS OF THE DAY.
Every Evenings Craze.

From the Daily Republican,.
The Every Evening speaking OF the
craze for holding office, says:
"Iu n moment. n low. boiler like sound
wus waited toward ms, resembling the
noise Of one of our new trolley cars,
which gradually increased in volume nm
til-Zounds aliye.-we recognized bray,
4 distant bray. and in it n brogue-right
from ITINERARY. What could it mean!
We confess that for few moments we
were mentally paralyzcd. 1t was SO sud
Nth ai VAL fY Why 9sh Va Ta nr@k bnEe
call of the Democratic party, and those
| peculiar things we saw moving back
ward and forward were-oh, well. never
mind what they were.
This party now proposes, dear reader
10 hold on to the city ofIices-if it can
1t thinks it can do 50 by refusing t
surrender them to their victorious op
ponents on July list. on the ground tina
the General Assembly failed to pass
law providing for n municipal election il
conformity with the new constitution
This is brilliant idea. most hrillian
one. hut unfortunately. il is lacking i
legal stamina. and we hardly think it wi
matcralizc. 1t only illustrates how anN
{ ions some people are to hold on to publ
offices when they once get them"
What has come over the Every Ever
ing? It backed the only candidate
q The field ut tho last election who Wa
: ur" of being elected mayor. Now
. holds mp its party to the contempt Of nj