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The age-herald., 1901-06-27
AFTER THE ABSOLUTE ZERO.
Prof. Dewar Experiments With Liquid
 hydrogen.
From New York Sun.

From New York Sun.
 One of the most interesting topics of the week is the triumph of science over nature shown in experiments be- fore the Royal Society last Thursday. It is sufficiently wonderful to say that Prof James Dewar carried in a jar through the streets of London to his lecture room nearly two quarts of liquid hydrogen, which, until recently, was the most intangible form of mat ter known to man.
 On arriving before his audience this wizard of science, who deals with temperatures, compared with which Arctic cold is like a seething furnace, produced marvels never before wit messed outside of his own laboratory. He reduced Hydrogen to a solid which appeared like snow in the test tube and announced that temperature had been produced or 10 degrees lower than this, or within degrees of abso- lute zero.
 There is but one substance now known which has not yet been reduced to liquid; that is the new gas hclium. This most volatile form of matter has boiling point of or 5 degrees above absolute zero The hope of being able to liquefy nelinm depends on subject ing it to the same process as has suc- ceeded with hydrogen, only instead of using liquid air under exhaustion, as the primary cooling agent, liquid hy- drogen under exhaustion must be em- ployed and the resulting liquid col lected in vacuum vessels surrounded with liquid hydrogen In this way, by the use of liquid or solid hydrogen as cooling agent, Pro. Dewar says, we ought to be able to liquefy a body
The age-herald., 1901-06-27

ed by law, but the relation which per- sonal property of one city bears to that of another furnishes a fair guide to the wealth of each.
 By this standard New York ranks first among American cities, but not very far in advance of the city of Boston, one of the oldest and most opulent of American municipalities. and one in which personal property bears the relation of 1 to of real estate value. In New York 1t is only l to 6.
 Following New York and Boston, which are at the head of the list of the richest American cities, comes San Francisco with $120, 900 900 of taxed personal proper ty, condition of affiuence due to the vast property which has come from the Pacific coast mines, the chief owners of which, or their descendants, have an actual, or at least a legal, residence in the Golden Gate city.
 Following San Francisco is Baltimore, one of the most substantial municipalities of the United States, with a larger amount of personal property taxed than San Francisco, but with a much larger population as well.
 Following Baltimore comes Chicago and then Detroit, St. Louis, Providence (one of the wealthiest of minor American cities), New Orleans and Indianapolis.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
REED AND oDELL.
The Former For President and the
 Later Slated For the Senate.

New York Special to Chicago Tribune.
 Senator T. c. PIatt announced posi- lively in New York yesterday that he would not be a candidate for re-elec- tion. His intentions were known to a few people here, and were printed in Ine Tribune six months ago. It was then said that Platt had picked out Odell as Governor 8hd also as his sue cessor in the Senate, and in spite of their apparent enmity some months ago, it is believed the programme will still be followed.
 Governor Odell undoubtedly would like to come to Washington as Sena- tor. Those who know him best believe he has not the slightest idea of becom- ing President Ben" Odell is as modest as he is level headed, and he is too good practical politician to be- lieye he is in the Presidentin; class merely because ne was elected Cover nor at Presidential election. That Odell may be favorite candidate, how ever, is believed to be well within the range of possibilities.
 Platt. it Is said, could not afford to have Roosevelt in the White House at any price. He probably will insist on carrying the delegation to Odell, if it can be done, for the express purpose of defeating Roosevelt. There is also story afoat that if Odell becomes
 .enator, Platt will play up Thomas B. Reed for the Empire States choice for the Presidency The former Speaker .las been resident or New York for some time now, his nomination would be entirely acceptable to the large bu- siness interests, and his name is still one to juggle with. Indeed it Is said that when Reed resigned his scat in Congress to practice law in New York city Platt promised him the delegation of the Empire State in 1904 If things were favorable. Reed and Platt have always been on excellent terms, and with the assistance of Quay would make strong combination.
 MT. Reeds friends say he is really out of politics, but he always loved politics, and it is believe he would be strongly tempted to make the race for | the Presidency once more if he could be assured of the seventy-eight votes of New ior6 as a starter for the next Republican -.ational Convention.
 l MT. Platt's wil..drawal from the Sen- ate is to be followed, it is believed, by an announcement giving up ths party leadership also, and there, too, Odell, will be the residuary legatee. Odell was one of Reeds managers in 1896, and the prophets are predicting re- i turn of Czar Reed to politics within the next two years; either as a Presi- dential candidate or as Senator from Now York in which event Odell will | take a second term at Albany.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Serious Offense Charged.

Denver, Col, June 26-Charles Grif- fin, about 35 years of age, who claims to be a switchman, is in jail charged with having attempted to assault a woman at a lonely spot near the Platte river. The police declare that his de- scription tallies with that given of the man who made a murderous assault on Miss Cordelia Coleman last Monday night and also with that of the notori- ous and mysterious Capitol Hill thug"
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enthusiasm was manifested every where.
 In speech of welcome at the town hall, the Bnrgomaster spoke of the similarity between the Transvaal and Dutch struggles for liberty, and said Rotterdm wished, through Mir. Kruger, to pay homage to the little Boer nation which had shown such faith and con- fldence in it's own strength.
 MT. Kruger, in brief reply, deplored the fact that his country was cut off from supplies and ammunition, whereas the Dutch had their own sup pnes during their struggle. He was fully convinced the Lord would de- liver his country in His good time.
 A luncheon followed the delivery of the speeches.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Destitutlon at lager.

lager, w. Va, June 26.-Eearly this morning an Associated Press correspond ent reached this point, which is in the central part of the northern section of the scene of Saturdays flood. Here Is where Dry Fork enters the Tug River and where the greatest destruction re- suited The loss of life here is even greater than at first reported. The cor respondent reached here after riding and walking along the Tug River from Wil- Hanson. a distance of sixty miles, being ,he first newspaper man to reach the Dry Fork section. It Is safe to say that 100 deaths will not be for amiss. Hun dred are starving There is no way of securing provisions on the Dry Fork or Tug River, save on muleback. This even ing in one drove were tweny pack mules loaded with provisions. which made the start across the mountains from here to Bradshaw, village fifteen miles away where, it is said, many families have had no food since Saturday. The waters came down Dry Fork as a mighty wave fully twenty feet high.
 At the intersection of Tug river it met another huge volume and the noise of trees houses, bridges and debris of all kinds which crashed together. could be heard for miles. Here Tug river rose 30 feet in two hours. Bridges which span the river here were swept away, as well as twenty or more two-story buildings, one of which was the postoffice.
 J. w. Kilness was at lager when the flood tide came. He ran to the mountain side and saved himself. He saw four men run to the Dry Foork bridge, and when it was swept away and went to pieces all were drowned.
 No report has yet reached here from the extreme upper waters of Dry Fork, a set clement thickly inhabited by small farm CTS. It is expected this settlement will send it's quota of dead.
 Along Tug river today searching par ties>Sould be seen pulling bodies from the drifts. Just below Welch a bridge was swept away with six people on the struc- ture.
 Mayor Pointz of lager was on a hill back of town when the fearful water spout let go. He saw the huge waves sweeping down the narrow valley of the Tug. He says that there were two of them and that each appeared to be mountain of water. He compared the noise to that of Niagara Falls.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
AMERICAN TRADE.
There Is a Hopeful Outlook for Busl
 ness With Spain.

Washington, Jane 26.-In spite of the discriminating tariff the outlook for Unit ed States trade in Spain Is hopeful, ac- cording to Consul General Lay at Barce- Iona.
 Consul Bowen at Cartagena states that he had hundreds of applications during last year from young spaniards who are desirous of settling In Cuba. He asserts that 1t is a positive fact that Spain, with the burden of past reverses still partly upon her, is advancing with slow but sturdy strides on the road to prosperity The poorer classes are getting better wages, all classes pay more taxes and have more money to pay them with.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Reduced Rates to the South.

ment Is made by the Nickle Plate, Lake Shore. Wabash, Michigan Central and Grand Trunk railroads that they will route business from Buffalo on the Mia gara frontier by way of Memphis and Cairo to points in the South which arc east of the Mississippi river on the same basis as the short line fares. This is the end of a controversy which has existed since the time of the old general traffic association and puts back into effect a greatly reduced rate to the South which is of material advantage to the five lines mentioned.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
RICHEST CITIES.
Cincinnati Doesn't Appear in the List
 Based on Taxation.

From the New York Sun.
 There is no way in which the diffusion of wealth among the inhabitants of American cities may be gauged with ab- solute precision, but the omaunt of per- sonal property held in each furnishes one test. for it includes generally bonds, cash money, furniture, jewelry, equipages, stocks and money invested in business.
 It is fact we'll known, of course, that the general taxation of all such personal property is impossible. that considera- ble portion of it escapes taxation and a considerable portion of it, too, is exempt
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
LIFEBoAT ASSOCIATION.
Brilliant Reception for Its Benefit Given by Duchess of Sutherland.

London, June 2e-Stafford House, the London residence of the Duchess of Sutherland, tonight was the scene of the most brilliant charitable function of many seasons The function was given in aid of the National Life Boat Ihstitu- ton. Unlike the American life boat ser vice, the British service Is not govern ment institution and is dependent upon voluntary contributions.
 The subscribers to the fifty guinea tables included J. Pierpont Morgan, Co., lonel Rhodes, brother of Cecil Rhodes and a Philadelphia millionaire who did not wish his name mentioned.
 Tickets were two guineas. It is esti- mated that the National Life Boat Insti- tuition benefited by over f15,O00 as re- suit of the entertainment.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
KRUGER AT ROTTERDAM. Was Welcomed By the Burgomaster
 and Given Great Ovation.

Rotterdam, June 26.-Mr. Kruger, President of the late South African Republic, was welcomed at the railroad station on his arrival here today by the Burgomaster members of many societies and ladies. Two bands of music on the platform played the Transvaal anthem, and hundreds of workmen's societies with flags were drawn up along the streets leading from the station to the town hall, to which MT. Kruger was driven, escorted by guar of former Transvaal officers. An official reception followed Great
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
REFUSED.
Kansas Objects to Job Lot of New
 Workers Being Dumped Upon Her.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 26.-The pro posal of New York Alderman to send 5000 men and women from that city to help harvest Kansas wheat is not well received in this State. Governor Stan ley said today:
 we are in no pressing need of un- employed labor in Kansas. Recently we have called upon adjacent States for help in the harvest fields, but that work is about over now, and know of no reason why we should encourage Ilew York City to dump job lot of unemployed and moneyless men and women upon us. We invite immigra- tion, but it is thrifty, helpful people that We want"
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
BEssEMER.
Court Docket Cleared of Many Cases
 Fats and Leans Play Ball.

Bessemer, June 26.-(Special)-The case of Fannie Hudson, whose hus- band, colored brakesman. rvas killed recently while working for the South ern Railroad, has absorbed the time in the City Court yesterday and today, the woman suing the road for $10,000 damages. The case was continued un- til the next term of court.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Test Case Settled,

San Juan, P. R., June 26.-The test case of Arpin of Grand Rapids, Mich, against Valdez has been decided by Judge Holt of the United States District Court in favor of Valdez. A. nn contended that the council illegally granted a franchise for water power. The court holds that the council has exclusive authority in such matters Arpin will appeal to the Supreme Co urt. To develop the water power and bring the current to San Juan will cost S500,0O0
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Storm at keyser. W. va.

Baltimore. Md. June 26-A special dis patch to the Sun from Keyser, West Va, says:
 A frightful storm passed '.lrt,,ss ...s historic New Creek Valley. ssrlh J Keyser last night. It was an apparert repetition of the cloudburst and I a short time the bottom lands were cov- cred with a roaring river from ten to twenty feet deep carrying off newly har- vested wheat, ruining oats. corn and gardens. and damaging roads and pas- ture fields. It is not known that any lives were lost. but several persons are not accounted for. Today the waters re- ceded and on all sides are lying the bod les of horsesfi cattle. sheep. hogs and other live stock by the score.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Preferred Death to Marriage.

Clarinda, Ia., June 26.-Thomas J. l-ogers, wno was to marry Miss Inez c. Blank of this city. daughter of Mrs. T. c. Mchlnnon, at 6 o'clock this evening, shot himself through the head at that hour instead of going to the home of the bride, where the ceremony was to have been performed. He died an hour later.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
MARION.
Funeral of w. w. Bates, Who Was
 Killed in Selma Monday.

Marion, June 26.-(Special)-Th re- mains of Mir. W. w. Bates who was shot and killed by Will Walker in Selma Monday reached Marion yesterday morn ing. The tragedy has cast "a gloom over the town for MT. Bates had many friends here who regret the sad occurrence.
 The trouble grew out of a few words over a wine glass in barroom. MT Bates leaves a brother, MT John Murff Bates; sister, Mrs. Morgan, and a wife. The funeral took place yesterday after noon.
 "Wednesday at Prattville H. B. Murfee of this place will wed Miss Queenie Smith. Miss Smith was a former Judson girl and will be gladly welcomed back to Marion Prof. Murfee Is one of Marions most prominent young men and his many friends are extending congratulations. Mrs. J. c. Lawrence will leave Thurs day for visit to her sister. Mrs. Fred Meacham. at Northport.
 Dr. R. G. Patrick is in Anniston this week, where he delivered a lecture be- fore the minister's meeting. He will re- turn to Marion in time to be present at q meeting of the building committee of the Judson Friday.
 MT. J. B. Lovelace win return from Tate Thursday.
 Misses Josie and Mary Lovelace have gone to Chicago for the summer.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.

Wm LeRoy Broun, LA, IL. D., President Enrolled last session 414 students. Faculty of IA Professors, Assistant Professors, and 12 postgraduate In- structors.
 Offers five Degree Courses. Tuition free to residents of Alabama, $20.0O per year to non-residents Has 13 different Laboratories, in which students work regularly. Military exercises required of all ca dets physically able.
 Students board with families in Au- burn, at $950 to $15.00 per month. For catalogue address
 w. o. SCROGGS, Secretary,
 Auburn, Ala. 6-25-tu-thur-wky-tf
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Berlin Banks Not Affected.

Berlin, June 26.-From a most reliable source the correspondent of the Asso :ia,- ed Press learns that the banks of Berlin have been but very slightly affected by the failure of the Leipziger Bank, which was announced yesterday.
 The Berlin Bourse today showed calm ness and the bank stock rose generally
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Eighteen Bodies Recovered.

Roanoke. Va. June 26-The news from the flood swept district in West Virginia shows no reason for increased estimates of either fatalities or property losses. Fifty is the outside limit of lives lost While many poor people have lost all, yet there Is no danger of suffering for want of food.
 Up to this time the list of dead re- covered amounts to eighty-seven at Key stone, four at Algoma, three at Eckman. two at Shawnee and two at Landgraff These do not include a number who were buried without being indentified.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27

Ol Tcduy-lO-WtdI bdiiiChtS.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals.-Mrs. T. H. Kaupp, Juanita, Ala; c. s. Worrell, Chi- cago; w. D. Wannah, Chicago; J. T. Jones, Atlanta; T. w. Freemanfi Balti- more; J. c. Melee, Chicago; R. c. Harris. Cordell, Ga.; Fred Harder, Cor dell, Ga; w. H. Graves. city; H. T. Hodge. Roanake, Ala; J. L. Carter. Chattanooga; Walter Hoffman, city; M. Casey. Chicago G. G. Brantley, Sa- vannah, Ga.; F, G. Moore, Tus- en route, Lew Whistler manager;
 M. P Harmed. Louisville, Ky. w. D. Stratton. city; J. H. Zuccarello., New York; B. B. Holloman. Atlanta; John J. Hall, Richmond, Va: w. H. Graves city; F Perling, New York; J. l.. Carter, Nashville, Tenn; R. L. Prince, Meridian Miss; T. W. Gray, Nashville; Mrs. B. Beaver, Columbia, Tenn; T. M. Harvey, New Decatur, Ala; P. F. Stevenson, New Decatur Ala; R. c. Arthur, Woodlawn; J. D. Patterson Atlanta; J. s. Waddell. Atlanta; G. F. Peter, Maylene, Ala; i; Mrs. E. Kaupp. Junata. Alabama; l.. Sable, New York; C. S. Huckstep. New York; R. c. Watkins, New Orleans; J. G. Lankester, 5a4rof, Tenn; Joe Davis. Bal timore A. N Smith, Chicago; F. R. Cromwell. Chicago; R. L. Gaines, F. E.. Daily, Lafayette, Ale; w. E. Martin, Havana, Ala; Richard Dennison, J. Mo Cary. Chicago; A. E. Herring. M. A. Work. Atlanta; John Lynch, Chicago; A. E. Elliott, Omaha, Neb.: W. w. Christian Montgomery; A. Chisholm, Hammond, Ind
 Arrivals at Metropolitan Hotel.-T &. Allen. Washington: c. o. Beaver. Lexing- ton. Ky: J. J. Cline, Atlanta, J. W. Da- vidson, Selma; Mrs, J. A. Barrett, Van Buren. Ark: c. E. Morris. Franklin: J. Hallier Blocton; Ike Keller, Anniston: T. w. Coleman. Jr., Anniston; Wm. II. Ca ther, Springvile; G. w. Robison. Roam oke. Ala; s. c. Hannens, Roanoke, Ala. {; W. Bosworth, Cincinnati; E. A. Ncely, Atlanta; w. Mothershed city; w. T. Hand, Alabama; Jas. Foote, Atlanta; J. c. Haskell and wife. city; J. V. Rogers, Lexington. Ky; J. H. Hannibell, Rich mond, Ind; W. T. Espy. New York; W w. Screws, Montgomery: E. c. Spence Savannah; R. A. Poor, Comstocs. Mich. :: Harry Brown, Chattanooga: J. W. Fran ger. Thorly; H. Cummins. Memphis; Jas B. West, New York: Thos Brown and wife Bessemer; s. A Allen, Cincinnati; c. U. Hinderer. Montgomery; P. D. Rob- ertson. city; Jas. H. Hard. Bessemer; J. w. Hookes, Atlanta, R. M. Clements, Nashville, J. B. Staten, Decatur; L. Y. Dean. Eufaula; D. E. McClusky and wife, Tallassee, Fla; Jno. E. Cox. Cleveland; i; M. D. Hitchings. Saginaw; c. M. Noble and wife, Annston Miss Lillie Porter. Munford: H. I. Bradford, Booston. N. Y; II. P. Gibson and wife. Corona; Dr. W. NJ. Cunningham and wife. Corona; Miss Mary Fleming, Geneva. Ala: T. Will Hams and family, Ensley; Prof. Richter and Family. Georgia; c. c. Neswith, Vernon, Ind
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Astor Ensertains Musicians.

London. June 26-William Waldorf As- tor gave a dinner and a splendid concert at his residence at Carlton Terrace to- night in honor of MT. Padrewski and Mime. Emma Eeames. MT Astor's guests included the Duchess of Roxburgh and a host of titled personages.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
conuress of RelIaion.

Buffalo, N. Y. June 26.-The seventh general session of the congress of re- ligion held it's first meeting tonight in Temple Beths Zion. The object of the congress is not to thresh cut difficulties but only to discuss points of agreement in the various creedS of beliefs.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
WEST VIRGINIA FLOOD
 REPORTS ARE APPALLING
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in the Tug river at Welch. A report has reached here that most of the negro mi- ners are today on a protracted spree and street fights are numerous.
 It is difficult for the authorities to han dle the cituation. Much theft is reported in the devastated district.
 The loss of property by the flood on the Elk Horn and Tug rivers is roughly estimated at from five to eight million dollars.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Where Charity Begins.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 My good little man." said the visiting pastor. "I am afraid you've been fight ing. A black eye! Do you want me to pray with you?"
 Nav" said the good little man. Run home and pray with your own kid. He's got two black eyes"
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Chicago Practicing.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Did you hear the latest from Chica- go?"
 No"
 They are all talking salt water baths up there, to accustom themselves to the surroundings of seaport town
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The Fats and Leans had an amusing game of ball this afternoon. There was a large crowd in attendance, among whom were great many ladies. The Leans came off victorious, leaving their opponents far behind.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
powieites Rotten.Eoaed

Chicago, H., June 26.-Four Dowie- ties who went to Evanston to hold an open-air meeting were hooted down, rotten-eggs1 jostled about the streets and finally driven out of town.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Must Fall Back on Hard Luck.

From the Washington Star
 Tt pears fun de paper" said Uncle Eben, dat folks as is afflicted wifi de habitual holiday ailment, has had to quit talkin' 'hahd times an git down to plain or 'hahd luck stories.'
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
AutomobiIeI Race.

Paris, June 27.-The keenest interest Is taken here in the race between l55 auto- mobiles from Paris to Berlin, which started at 3:3O this (Thursday) morning.
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ANNOUNCE MENT.
For Alderman.

hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the Second Ward sub ject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary. J. M. BHADl4E1.
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The Young Ladies Club will give a moonlight picnic tomorrow evening at Hawkins Springs, going out on the 5:45 dummy and returning at 12. Supper will be served on the grounds, and later there will be dancing. MT. and Mrs. H. l.. Bains and Dr. and Mrs. G.. D. Waller will be the chaperones.
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This is the last week of the present term of court, as adjournment will be taken Saturday. The docket has been cleared of large number of cases.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Guilty, as charued.

Chicago Tribune.
 Upgardson--I have been told you have been talking about me behind my back.
 Atom-That's the way I have always talked about you. I have never talked abeut a man in front of his back.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Very Appropriate.

From the Baltimore American.
 Miss Tellit-Do you know I heard to- day that Flossie Fusseighs engagement ring is paste.
The age-herald., 1901-06-27
Yale Commencement.

New Haven, Conn.,, June 26.-The one hundred and ninety-ninth commencement of Yale University was held today.
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the sixth round tonight. Gardner was knocked down five times In the sixth round and was practically out when the police stopped the fight