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The age-herald., 1901-08-29
ExtraordInary Postoffice skilI.

"A letter from England, addressed to IT. T. Beggs, Alabama, U. s. A, was delivered to MT. Hamilton T. Beggs of the Beggs Pipe and Foundry Company of Birmingham, whose place of business is in Sixteenth street, north, and therein Is shown something of the efficiency of the American postal service" said Henry Pe- terson.
 Alabama, U. S. A., might mean any one of the more than two thousand post offices In this State, but the postal au- thorities went to the trouble of finding out that H. T. Beggs resided in North Sixteenth street, Birmingham, Alabama, U. S. A That is such remarkably good piece of postal work that think the pub lie ought to know about 1t. And having praised the postal service of our country and I would especially give great praise to Birmingham's honered postmaster, pr. Hughes-I feel priviledged to make kick
 'I am becoming convinced that the American public is discarding the postal card-that's not meant for a pun. Occa- sionally when I am in a hurry, I send urgent orders for goods on postal cards, and these are seldom acknowledged. Do not business men and others read postal cards?
 This apparent neglect or objection to postal cards may come from the absurd suggestion that they are cheap You know that 1t is only within the past few years that the copper one-cent coin has come Into general use in Birmingham or in any other Southern city. The one-cent coin was cheap our people said. Simi- larly, in California to this day there are almost no nickles used, the dime being the low unit of values upon the Pacific coast" .-...l
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
Mrs. Generals and coIoneIs.

'The Age-Herald recently contained an interesting interview with a Georgian regarding the appointment of Mrs. Boles of Washington. Ga, to be a major general of the Georgia militia. the Geor- gian dwelling upon Mrs. Boles' noble beauty and her noble hospitality to Gov ernor Candler upon the occasion of his review of the Georgia National Guard at Washington, all of which was charm ingly interesting" remarked a gray vet eran of the war between the states.
 American women constitute that which is best in America Their self-de- niai. their courage, their manifold vir- tues, made this nation possible in the beginning, a century and a quarter ago, and these qualities of our women have thus far preserved the Republic.
 But, without personal reference to the fair young Georgia matron who was made major general by Governor Cand- Ter, himself ave soldier of other days. the effect of making women honorary of-
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
About Persons.

SNbout EgbSSbSs James B. Maaiy, Nathan Smith, Cornell ius J. Sullivan and E. L. Gilmore of New York are at the Morris
 
 D. H. Carter of Meridian, Miss, is at the Morris.
 c. H. Betts of Charleston, s. C., and Charles I. Roder of Youngstown, Ohio, are at the Morris
 Hon. J. P. Mcqueen of Eutaw is at the Morris.
 George Merrill of Cincinnati is at the Morris. v Hon. Wiley c. Tunstall, Jr., of Anniston is at the Morris.
 Hon. William T. Northington and Mrs. Northington of Prattville are at the Morris.
 Former Mayor James J. McMullan of Greenville, Ala, now chief clerk in the office of Probate Judge Zell Gaston of Butler county, is at the Metropolitan, accompanied by his sister, Miss Georgina McMullan.
 John c. c. Fletcher and John H. Eckel, Jr., of New York are at the Metropolitan. L. D. Ward of Muscogee. Indian Terri tory, is at the Metropolitan. George w. F. Rembert of New Orleans is at the Metropolitan. E. b. Iremonger, Charles H. Hill, Ralph Miner, F. c. Oakford and R. H. Blake of New York are at the Metropoli- tan.
 H. Lee Harvey of Charleston, s. C.. is at the Metropolitan.
 T. M. Cassimus, a noted confectioner of Montgomery, is at the Metropolitan. Isaac Rubel. leading business man of Chicago, is at the Morris. J. M. Mcdonald of Cincinnati, is at the Morris.
 R. S. Mitchell of Montgomery is at the Florence.
 
 John Engle of Elmira, N r, is at the Florence.
 c. M. spreg of Nashville Is at the Nor ris.
 Robert Kingsbery, a noted civil engin- eer of Memphis, is at the Florence.
 
 w. M. wedgeworth of Greenwood, Miss, is at the Florence W. T. Terry and Mrs Terry of BaIti- more are at the Florence. Albert J. Casno, a great grain merchant and grain elevator proprietor of Chicago. is at the Florence.
 D. A. Stroud, prominent merchant of Barnesville, Ga, is at the Florence He comes to Birmingham to purchase his fall J. Klenman of Montgomery is at the Florence.
 John c. Cary leading business man of Hamilton, O., Is at the Florence. Professor James K Powers of Florence. former president of the University of Ala bama, is at the Florence. Professor Powers is understood to now represent a schoolbook publishing company.
 
 Late arrivals at the Morris are Edward Putnam, w. E. Ryan, R. Gibson, s. H. Dougherty and T. H. Leake of New York.
 Late arrivals at the Metropolitan are w. M. Simpson, New York; M. T. Gar field, Pensacola; Hardy Rhyme, Jasper Ga, and T. O. Smith, Sheffield
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
A LARGE FEE.

One of the largest legal fees on record in case involving only the interests of private individuals is that which Lawyer Joseph D. Bedding of New York has earned by obtaining s1e,oOO,Oo0 from the estate of collis P. Huntington for Mir. Huntington's adopted daughter. Princess Clara Won Hatzfeldt MT. Redding's fee is $Soo, 900. or 5 per cent of the sum which the princess Is to receive.
 Other lawyers have received larger amounts, but only in cases affecting great corporate interests.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
COURAGEOUS sHERiFFs.

From the Jackson Clarion-I, ,edger.
 Mississippi officers should catch the spirit of the Alabama proposition. It is better to let a little blood occasionally in the carrying out of an oath of office than to allow a frenzied mob to ride rough-shod over law and authority. The officer who risks his life to save a pris- oner has the consolation in doing so that he is upholding the majesty of the law he has sworn to support.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
EIre chIefs Inspect ExhIbIt.

Indianapolis. August 2s.--A portion of the day was taken up by the members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs in looking at the exhibits of fire appliances. The exhibit was in charge of a committee consisting of Chiefs Quig- ley of Syracuse, Miller of Reading. Rob- erts of Denver. Kellogg of Sioux City and Harris of Tampa In addition to the chiefs many local insurance men were present.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press
 Telling lies directly isn't any worse than not telling the truth indirectly.
 Lots of marriages that are made in heaven are unmade in the divorce court
 You can most always tell a girl that expects a proposal by the way she keeps leading the man off into quiet corners and dark places.
 A girl with blistered lips can tell any amount of reasons how it happened. but she can't tell why she looks guilty when she Is telling them.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
STILL MORE vlcTIMs.
om the Mobile Herald

FTOm IHe MOUlIe, f1eraId.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald says: There are occasions when lynching is desirable, and one of those times is about to arise in Second avenue, where negro band practices all day long for a minstrel tour" How about young Caucasians who are trying to learn to play the flute?
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
UNREASONABLE.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Look here" angrily exclaimed the householder, pointing to a cigar stump that lay on the floor of the back porch. That was in the lump of ice you left here yesterday morning!"
 'Well,' beligerently replied the iceman, what did you expect to get for 15 cents? A box of perfectos?"
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphaels prophecies for this day, Thursday, August 29, 1901;
 Buy. speculate. ask favors, and deal before 1 o'clock in the afternoon"
 Thou mayst expect an active year, and with care thy business will succeed" Take care of thy health."
 Those in employ are in danger of los- ing it.'
 ''The child born on this day will be clever and will save money"
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

Three girl babies have come to the tutor of the Mikados children. This is in accordance with the drama, for these girl babies will soon be three little maids from school.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

MT. Bryan's three-acre farm is scarcely large enough to justify the introduction of Gatling motor blow. Such a blow would rip it up in about thirty minutes.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
JENNY KISSED ME.
By Leigh Hunt.

By Leigh Hunt. IE Jenny kissed me when we met. Jumping from the chair she sat in. Time, you thief! who love to get Sweets into your list. put that in. Say I'm weary, say I'm sad. Say that health and wealth have miss me, Say I'm growing old. but add
 Jenny kissed me!
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

When the Colombian, but not cruel, war is over General Uribe- Uribe should visit Chicago, where he will find a congenial friend in Colonel Chatfield- Chatfield Taylor.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
WHEN SUBSTITUTES FAIL.

From the St. Louis Star.
 Potatoes are so scarce and high in Southwest Missouri that the people are now living on peaches and cream.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

If St. Paul's Cathedral keeps on crumbling Sir Christopher Wren may rise up within it's walls and try to establish an alibi.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

committees of men from different sec tions of the county were appointed to car ry out the will of the white people
 ''The motion was carried by rising vote and every one arose, but before they sat down, an old gentleman, who was known of all men to have feared in youth, manhood, middle and old age only God, spoke:
 "All eyes turned to him. and seeing who it was, he was left standing.
 T am for this motion, said the fine old Texan-that's the way they call it in Texas-'but I want to move an amend- men. There has been living in different parts of Texas with me and my people, who came here from Kentucky, a negro family They or some of them have been with us through good and bad times. The head of the family now is Aleolx Hughes You all know him. You know his old wife, Hannah. Why
 Here the old gentleman broke down. Some one tried to second his amendment, but he gulped little and quickly said
 "Sit down there, sir, until I finish speaking for my people, for they are mine. No, I won't say any more, but (and we all knew him), God help the mans soul who tries to come on my place to order them away. There's old Aleck, Hannah and their little boy, Cyrus, and as God is my judge my blessed wife and I, so long as God gives us breath, will protect them. Gentlemen, excuse me. but did hear a second to my amendment?'
 hu hn III, and yelled a second which precluded the necessity of a vote.
 ''The committees went right to work and in the specified time cleared the county of negroes-excepting, mark you, the grand old man and woman's folk. They stayed-you can depend on that.
 ''All of us bragged nightly on our bringing about this exodus, but it was awfully troublesome-the lack of the ne- gro I lived at the county seat No Southerner knows until he experiences it, the many things you want a negro to do for you which you don't wish to ask d white woman, man or boy to do for you unless you are living in some Eastern city, where all the help is white. have never had that experience and don't hanker for it.
 with us in Comanche the chief trouble in this particular was that every man. woman and child in that village was practically on the same social plane-ex- cepting of course the debased. couldn't ask such folk to do my little chores-L mean the running of errands, and a hundred little things that we don't hesi- tate to ask negro to do. Oh, l missed the negro and never want to be without them as a servant"
 What did you miss them most in?'
 T have thought about that, and l be- lieve I chiefly missed them in the clean ing of my shoes"
 Did the negroes ever attempt to come back?"
 'I left the county several years ago. so I can't tell. 1 know one thing, that in my days over the public well in the little railroad station, sixteen miles from Comanche, there was a villainously painted sign, which read as follows:
 Niggers Let not the sun set on you in COmanche county n
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

It is suggested that at the coming conference between General Uribe- tribe and Colonel Chatfield-Chatfield Taylor they should let bygones be by zones.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

Andrew Carnegie is about to bid goodbye to Skibo Castle and take up his abode alongside of MT. .Croker in their common city by adoption.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

The editor of the Augusta Chronicle says the lawn hose may be taking vacation, but the lisle hose is not. Pardon our bushes.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

Let the W's have it in 1904-Whit- ney and Watterson, or Watterson and Whitney, as you prefer.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

MT. Carnegie will soon return to his adopted country, and proceed to hDrary every town he can bring up to his method of assessment.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

If things go on as they are going people will live too long, and the youths of the land will become dis contented. The duty of dying at the proper time is plain and unmistakable.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

E. Benjamin Andrews and the i'm mortal Triggs should establish firm whose specialty would be freaks.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

Seasons come and go. Fall blowing has been begun, and 1t Is to be done on a large scale.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

MT. Bryan Is to be Ohioed in New Jersey, that land of trusts.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

u Hung Chang has no fear his days will be cut short, for his protocol goes on unexecuted.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

This will soon be the only library less city in the land. The more's the pity.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

President Schwab is trying to writ down his salary to what he earns.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

No chorus girls union will endeavor to make the chorus girls kick re- speeted.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

The New Jersey balloonist hopes to rise above the mosquito stratum.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

Admiral Dewey's loop was made when he stopped for breakfast in Ma nila Bay.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

The potato will not even listen to an ultimatum.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

M. Santos-Dumont's new balloon is nearly ready to create sensation.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
How Cashiers Doubt Was Removed.

Before Joseph Jefferson became so well known, and during the memorable run of "Rip Van Wrinkle" at Booths old theater at Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street somebody sent him a check made payable to himself, says the New York Times The amount has no especial bearing upon the anecdote. Jefferson needed the money, and after endorsing the check presented 1t for payment at the bank.
 You will have to be accompanied by
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
Not Familiar With Cardinals Rank.

Cardinal Gibbons was formerly a fre- quent visitor to Cape May said a vis- itor who just returned from that resort, to a representative of New York news paper land usually took long walks morning and afternoon by the seashore. He always wore his Cardinals skull cap of scarlet silk of which an inch or so showed below the rim of his silk hat.
 "One afternoon while he was on the board walk an old lady stopped him and said:
 Excuse me, sir, but the lining of your hat has slipped down in the back"
 "The Cardinal thanked her gravely. but as soon as she left he laughed heartily at her mistake"
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
Inspired by Our Music.

Echoes from his recent European itin- eracy, which he undertook, to study in ternltional finance and trade. tell of his ready wit in his meetings with foreign bankers and officials. Walking Finder the Lindens'' with German statesman MT. vanderlip was contending that. be- cause of the resources of the United States. the ingenuity of American work men, and the tireless energies of Ameri- can capitalists, the commerce of this country must gain supremacy over the world. Already" he declared. i've are sending Russian leather to Russia, Rhine wine to France, cotton fabrics to Manchester, and sauerkraut to Ger many"
 During the discussion they encountered a regiment of infantry marching with firm stateliness and alignment The band was playing some of Sousa's marches.
 There" said the German sententious- ly, waiving his hand at the soldiers, there is the symbol of ultimate domin- ion in all things; and we, you see, are the military nation"
 ''Yes. and marching to an American tune" was MT. Vanderlip's comment.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

Water Is worth more than gold in he dry belt.
The age-herald., 1901-08-29

someone who will identify you before I am privileged to cash your check" said the paying teller politely.
 Jefferson insisted that it was imposs- ble for him to do so before the time came for the bank to close, and that he was in immediate need of the money. But the paying teller was immovable. Turn ing away and walking toward the door Jefferson said sadly:
 If my dog Schneider was here he would identify me-
 Here" called the paying teller, MT. Jefferson, hand me your check. There's but one man in the world who can say those words"
The age-herald., 1901-08-29
HE only DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA

Go to your bosom; Knock there, and ask your heart what 1t doth know.
 Measure for Measure.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-06-20
The Lawson Cup Races Abandoned 8

Boston, June II. - The proposed
races off the North Shore between the
dependence and the Columbia for Mr.
Lawson's $1,000 cup will probably be
abandoned. Members of the Hull,
Massachusetts Yacht club committee
said yesterday that the accident to the
Shamrock II. with its postponement of
the Americas cup race would place the
North Shore races too late in the fall
1t was proposed that Mr.. Lawson
should offer his 81 900 cup for special
race at the time of the series off New
port.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-06-20
MEDALS FOR THE HEROES.
King Edward Rewards Men Who Made
Records in Africa.

London, June ll.-This morning, or
the Horse Guards parade, King Ed
ward, accompanied by the queen, dis
tributed the South African medals
amid imposing and elaborate military
displays. Their majesties used the
beautiful Indian tent which the king
brought back from his Indian tour. The
Moorish embassy witnessed the cere
monies. The first recipients of the
medals were Earl Roberts and Lord
Miner. who were followed by crowd
of generals and staff officers, including
Gems. Butler, Warren. Gatacre, Col
vile. Pole-Carew and others. Medals
were bestowed also upon the various
foreign military attaches with the Brit
ish forces in South Africa including
Capt. Stephen Slocum, U. S. A., to
gether with a host of surgeons, nurses
and other persons, including Lady
Sarah Wilson.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-06-20
FiWs and ThistleS.

Agodly life is the best legacy.
Love is the life-blood of Christianity.
If we may rejoice in having we may
in hope.
Some flowers must fade that their
seeds may fall.
The peace of God in the heart brings
the peace of victory in the life.
A man cannot be honest with men
when he Is endeavoring to cheat God.
They who retire with God will never
retreat before men.
He who would measure the sun with
q foot-rule would judge Goa by him
self-Ram's Horn.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-06-20
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The above medicine is used in EV.
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-06-20
THE MACHINETS FIGHT
International Association Prepared
to Continue the Strike.
TO AID NoN.uNloN STRIKERS.

Financial Assistance Fss An Whe
Went out-Alrsady 40 200 Has Been
Distributed, and . Special Strike
Fund Of e1so. 900 10 sNti Intact.
Toronto. Ont. June 1.-THE Inter
national Machinists' association. In
eonvention yesterday. decided to ex.
tend financial aid to non-union men
who went out with members of the as
sociation. President OConnell stated
that ofhcials were not restricted as to
the amount non.union men should re
ceive. but he added that in any event
1t would be sufficient to induce them tc
remain In the fight to the end. Since
May 20 over $4,000 has been distrib
uted among strikers. and as yet no reg
ular system of benefits has gone into
force.
A resolution was passed asking the
American Federation of Labor to levy
an assessment, as provided for in their
constitution. to provide funds for the
otAihSio. III thS eNcHl Vi iolS uio u
out fight an appeal for aid will also be
made to the trade organizations OF
Great Britain. who were assisted by
the machinists in their struggle for al
eight hour day.
Regarding the question Of finances
President O'Connell stated that a spe
cial strike fund amounting to ovel
$150.000 was still intact.
The convention almost unanimousl!
voted down a resolution pledging thu
association to socialism. 1t was als'
decided that a certificate OF deatl
from Christian scientist doctor woul'
not be recognized in the future In
claim for death benefits.
The committee on laws has fnishe,
its labors. The constitutions of loca
lodges were adopted. The question
arose as to the desirability of reno,
ing headquarters Of the order fror
| Washington to some more centra
| point. Chicago or Cleveland being mer
toned. a decision will be made late
President O'Connsll received wor
yesterday that 26 firms in Callforni
had granted shorter hours and an il
crease in pay.
Milwaukee is the favorite for tn
next place of meeting and will likel
get it.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-06-20
AppIaudInq Uncle Sans Decision.

London, June 1.-THE Times, in the
course of an editorial today on the Chi
nese indemnity guarantees, says:
Doubtless the United States are actu.
ated by the same reasons as Great
Britain in declining a joint guarantee
of the Chinese indemnity. The Ameri.
cans are business like people. They
are no more likely to lend credit than
money to oblige China's creditors. and
Washingtons decision must have been
foreseen and discounted long ago."
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-06-20

sus Of 1900 there are l5s persons TO
square miles in New York and l02 %
The square mile in Ohio. The Ohio
average if spread over the republic
would raise the population OF the
United States to 40O,O0o,000. III we
could reach the Chinese standards OF
economy, industry and temperance.
the United States could support On its
$500, ,OO0,O 900 acres population OF
5000, ,OOO, 900. But at least 600,OOO,0Oo
of these acres are arid, irrcclalmaDle
and untillable and unfit for homes. 1t
Is believed by scientists that, under
intenser cultivation of the soil and
the highest utilization of our produc-
tiveness through science and inven-
ton, We could support in this country
approximately gO,OO0,OO0 families, or
about $50. .Oov 900 individuals, without
great reduction in our standard OF
living There are many scientists,
however. who place the possible popu-
lation of this country at twice TINS
amount, or nearly l,0OO,OOO,OOO.