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The age-herald., 1901-04-27
CONVENTION OF THE ENDEAVORERS First Session Held in Mont gomery Yesterday MANY DELEGATES PRESENT
  A Large Proportion of the Visitors Are From 6irminsham-special Car Being Used to Carry Dele
 gates to Montgomery.
MANY DELEGATES PRESENT

Montgomery. April 26.-(Special.) = The State convention of the Christian En- deavor Society met in this city today, the first session being held at 3 D. III.
 There are several hundred delegates present from all parts of Alabama, a large proportion of them doming from Birmihg- ham. The Birmingham delegation came on q special car this morning at il o'clock. The sessions of the convention are be- ing held In the Central Presbyterian Church, decorated for the occasion.
 The programme as carried out today was as follows:
 D. m.--"In the Name of Our God We Set Up Our Banners." J. ". Sibley, president.
 3:l5 p. m.-Preliminary skirmish: Sur render of the Capital" J. w. Sparren- berger.
 Response-Rev. O. P. spiegeL Birming- ham.
 3:45 p. m.-Year's Service in the Union. State Presidents report, J. W. Sibley, State Secretary's Report, Miss Naldo Allen.
 State Treasurer's Report. Hon. Paul speake. State Junior superintendent's Report, S. J. Cassels.
 Two minutes reports from Societies. 7:45 p. m.-"Camp Fire Praises" w. J. Lewis, Birmingham.
 SIS D. m.-Address, 'The Coming Con queror" Mir William Shaw, Boston, Mass. treasurer of the United Society. s:l5 p. m,-Reception at Mess Tent, " auspices local societies.
 w. c. Bibb a Candidate.
 Hon. William Crawford Bibb of this city has announced his candidacy for the office of . Secretary of State to succeed the present incumbent, Hon. R. P. Mo- David MT. McDavid Is serving his sec ond term and will not again be 8 candi- date for the position.
 The candidacy of MT. Bibb makes three entries into the race so far, J. H. Nunnelee of Dallas, and Walter A. Givhen of Madison, both being avowed candidates. It is said that there will be other entries.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
TUSCALOOSA NEWS.
q, the Happenings of the University
 Town In Brief.


 Damage suits amounting to s20,000 were filed against the Alabama Insane Hospi- tai yesterday by four negroes who were imprisoned in the hospital mines for sev- enty-two hours several weeks ago. The negroes are Isham Ford, James White, Pete Hodge and Alonzo Smith.
 The senior class of the Tuscaloosa Fe- male College have issued invitations to number of their friends to attend a banquet in the college parlors on the ev- ening of May 3, in honor of the honor ary members of the class, Messrs. w. A. Collier and w. D. Seed. These senior class banquets of the T. r. c. have proven most enjoyable.
 Mrs G c. Brownell and Miss Belle Clements played off the tie for the Pro- we'll golf cup yesterday afternoon. It was won by Miss Clements.
 Hon. w. c. Fitts has returned from a business trip to Mobile. MT. Fitts broth CT MT. Henry Fitts, has returned to Tus- caloosa from Birmingham, and Is asSo- ciated with him in the practice of law in this place.
 The Memorial Day exercises in this place are in progress this afternoon in the concert hall of the Baptist College-the old Senate chamber of the state capitol. The ladies of R. F. Rodes Chapter are presenting nearly 200 veterans with Crosses of Honor, with appropriate exer- cses
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
The "Rridqe" Face.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 The new fad of bridge whist, which in this country has superseded regular whist, according to Hoyle, or Cavendish or whomsoeyer you please. and which Is now the rage in society circles, is exposed to the combined onset of the clergy and the doctors. The formerly openly disap- prove of 1t because of Its gambling feat ures, which they consider even worse than those of the much maligned progress siye euchre. But, though the pulpit has industriously and vehemently denounced bridge, 1t has made no impression. The infection is spreading so rapidly that. unless something Is done to check it, It may have malign influence upon the regu- lar work of the women's clubs and se- riously interfere with the routine of household duties.
 In this emergency the physicians have come to the front and promise to do what the clergy have failed to, notwithstanding their unwearied warnings They have dts covered that the constant strain of "bridge'' is bad for the health because 1t directly affects the nerves not alone of those who lose but of those who win. Even this might not of itself discourage the players, especially where money stake is concerned. but one of the most prominent physicians of New York has made discovery which Will be calculated to check the rogress of bridge
 Those who have caught the fever will not be likely to stop, but others who. may be anxious to learn will hesitate when they are informed that the effects of "bridgeh are raging, and that it's char acteristic marks are distinctly visible in the face Those who have become addict ed to the habit quickly acquire new lines and wrinkles, a painful contraction of the brow, and hard, set look about the mouth, which gives that impression of firmness which is so disagreeable to every admirer of the female face divine. Although bridge" has been rayaging society but short time, 'bridge" faces are becoming plentiful. The devotion of lovely women to everything which is the rage Is unbounded, but perhaps once the fair devotees become convinced that bridge" makes them look older they will refrain and turn to some less raging di- version. Then the fad may gradually diSappear
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
The Pension List of Monte Carlo.

From the May Ledger Monthly
 Monte Carlo. the most famous gambling place in the world, has very curious pension list. Here are inscribed the names of the men and women who have lost their fortunes at the tables and who are allowed small sums daily for the rest of their miserable lives. This practice, which was inaugurated by Pere Blanc in his paternal care for the deeaves, is also being dropped as the pensionnaires die out. The pensions now paid range from H to $S a day, according to the amount which has been lost at the tables and the social position of the recipient. For in stance tall Scotchman who is fa- mlliar figure upon the Promenade des Anglais in Nice receives two louis (about $S) per day. He lost a million and quar- ter at roulette. He has still small in- come, and the bank therefore, considers his pension sufficient to keep this broken vessel from coming to the ground If one could go through the whole list, what a story might be written anent each item!
 There Is no hope of the Casino being .closed-not even during the summer-but 1 if people would only restrain their passion for gambling for another five years, as they showed themselves capable of doing during the winter of 96 and '97, the divi- dend will come out zero, and the bank will be broken, not in name only, but also in deed.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
TWO MEN ROB AN EXPRESS GAR
 ON CENTRAL OF GEORGIA ROAD
They ezed he Express Messenger Bound Him Hand and Foot and Rfd the gar of Its Contents They Left S0J0
 in silver Because It Was Too Heavy

Macon. Ga. April 26--The express car of the Central of Georgia road was robbed between 12.50 and 50 this morning by two men who boarded the train at Macon. The car was going through from Att lanta 10 Savannah. The express messea- ger was l. N White and the conductor Henry Morgan.
 Some time after the train pulled out of Macon the two men, who had secreted themselves in some way, entered the ex- press car and confronted White. They quickly seized and bound him hand and foot and threw a sack over his head They went through his packages and se- cured about ss6o. but left slO00 lying upon the floor. They were unable to do any thing with the safe as 1t was a combina- ton affair The messenger was uninjured when discovered by the conductor.
 The robbers left the train at the village of Gordon, twenty miles from Macon. De- tectives and company officers are now securing the country. The men are sup posed to be two suspicious characters who have been hanging about the union depot for two days. night or two ago Messenger White observed them watch
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ing his car at the station, and ordered them away. They are described as tall, well dressed. clean -shaven men. wearing gray suits. White went on to Savannah.
 They Left $10oU in Silver.
 Savannah. Ga, April 26.-The train carrying the car which was robbed near Macon last night, arrived in Savannah this morning. Express Messenger J. N. White states that at Macon two men, one short and the other tall, called to him that they had letter for the mes senger. He opened the door and the men entered. This was just as the train was pulling out of Macon The messenger was then bound hand and foot and blind folded. The men rifed small safe, but could not get into the large safe, as 1t was locked with combination.
 At Gordon, Ga, the plight of the ex- press messenger was discovered and Ire was released. Conductor Morgan united White, who says he can identify the tall man. who was the more active of the two. A sack containing s1ooo in silver addressed to the Citizens Bank Of Sa- yannah, was left on the floor, being too heavy for the men to carry.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
Sic Was a Mother.

When you have painfully climbed one high hill and find there is another as high, perhaps higher, to olimbp you lose courage.
 Mrs. R. E. Anderson, of Cumber- land, Maine, lost courage.
 You should hear her story, which is an ungarnished statement of fact, and has been attentively listened to by her friends, and hundreds besides.
 I heard it from her own lips, and was SC impressed that I remember every circumstance of the event, even the date, which WAS March 9th, 1900.
 She told me that her four children were all afflicted with diphtheria at the same time, and that the youngest, boy seven years of age, was sick nigh unto death.
 1t was a high hill that she climbed st this time it was difficult, too 1; and when she had climbed it she felt that her own resources of strength and endurance had been greatly tasked, and she felt the need of rest.
 But the disease had left the boy very weak. He was constantly grow ing weaker, and gradually losing mus cuiar power in his body and 1imbs {; and her anxiety was increased by sym pathetic neighbors, who whispered Paralysis.
 She found there was another, prob- hbly a higher and more difficult hill 10 climb, and she lost courage; but not all the courage she had, for she ras mother.
 The boy grew worse. His con- dition became such as to move the Dtoutest heart, and, said Mrs. Ander- son, had nearly despaired of saving him, having tried many different medi- zines to no purpose whatever, when I began giving him Hoods Sarsaparilla. At first that medicine did not seem to do him much good j. but it had much to do before it could make all it's effects manifest. It had to cleanse and enrich blood that had been poisoned and impoverished, and to recover, strength an, and tone system that had been prostrated and debilitated by the malevolence of one ofAthe worst of all diseases. had faith in it and gave it fair trial, and in a short time the boy ceased to complain, began to regain the muscular power he had lost, and to eat well, aud at the end of three months was able to attend school 2 part of the time. It was not long before he was well, strong boy, and the benefit he derived from the medicine was permanent. He is now the picture of health"
 Mrs. Anderson thinks Hoods Sarsa- parilla wonderful, and recommends it on all occasions. She has reason to do so. Many others, who also recom- mend it, have reason to do SO, too.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
Both Claim Road Right.

Salt Lake City Utah, April 26-A special to the Herald from Uvada, Utah. says: The first clash between the Oregon Short Line and Senator Ciark's forces for possession of the disputed Utah and California grade occurred today when twenty-two wagons loaded with ties were driven up to the right-of-way by order of Superintendent Young. The team was promptly stopped by the Clark forces Sheriff Johnson then demanded that the team be allowed to pass over the public roads, but the Clark forces again refused to allow the teams to proceed. Finally the Clark forces asked for an armistice and an agreement was reached whereby the wagons are not to be un- loaded and the Clark forces are to re- tire two miles down the grade pending a determination in court of the respective rights of the claimants.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
 PERRY HEATH
Has Pleasant Chat With the Pope
 On His Visit To Rome.

Rome Cor. New York W orld.
 The Pope granted special audience to Senator Kean of New Jersey and Perry Heath, secretary of the Repub- lican National Committee, this week. The interview, which was most cor dial, lasted half an hour.
 His Holiness first addressed Sena- tor Kean, asking several questions about the industrial and economical development of the United States, and showing himself perfectly familiar familiar with the most important prob lems of nationa. life and prosperity beyond the Atlantic.
 Addressing MT. Heath, the Pope asked several questions about Presi- dent Mckinley, for whom he enter tains the greatest friendship and esteem. His Holiness asked to be in formed as to MT. McKinley's personal sentiments toward Catholics, and ap- peared satisfied when told that the President was animated by the great est impartiality and justice toward them. He recalled with pleasure that Mgr. Ireland had been appointed to officially represent the President at the unveiling of the Lafayette statue in Paris.
 His Holiness expressed the hope that Aguinaldos capture might mark the beginning of an ear of peace and general contentment in the Philip pines. He hoped the United States would deal fairly with the natives.
 The Holy Father Brought the audi ence to close by giving his apostolic blessing to his visitors and theN fami- lies, likewise blessing the President and the United States, for whose greatness and prosperity, added the Pope, he often prays.
 Senator Kean and MT. Heath, who kindly gave the above information, told the World also that they found Leo XIII. looking remarkably well. He was extremely lively and talkative- indeed, marvelously so for man of his exceptionally advanced age.
 The Holy Father has decided to spend S20,O00 in repairing the Vatican observatory, so as to allow of a mag nificent telescope being set up, being the gift of the Duke De Lubat.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
BOERS SUFFER
 LARGE LOSSES
General Kitchener Reports Cap- ture of Many Men in
 Two Engagements

London, April 26.-The war office has re- ceived the following dispatch from Lord Kitchener:
 Pretoria, April 2s.-since yesterday the columns report the Boer losses to be twelve killed, twenty wounded, forty seven captured and forty-two surren- dered.
 Tn addition to the foregoing Lieuten- ant Reid, with twenty bushmen captured southeast of Commissie Drift. Oliphant's S river Commandant Schroeder and forty one Boers, toether with a maxim. Reid surrounded the bushmen before dawn and opened fire, the Boers immediately surrenderinss'
 In later message forwarding advices from General Kitchener his brother, the commander-in-chief says:
 General Kitchener reports from Paarde Platz four Boers killed, 1s0 taken prison CTS and 5000 cattle, 60OO sheep and many wagons captured.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
ENGLAND HAS REACHED NO
 DECISION ON CANAL TREATY

Washington. April 26.-The administra- tion has succeeded in securing a collee- ton of opinions from the leaders of the senate of all political parties upon which to base negotiations for new isthmian canal treaty. Now that 1t is aware of the wishes of the most of the senator's the only problem before the State depart ment is to frame a treaty that will re- fleet those views, ensuring two-thirds vote for ratification, and yet shall be ac- eaptable to the British government. If, as reported from London, the sine qua non is a neutrality clause, officials here feel that success on this point seems within reason. It is expected that the draft of treaty will be framed before long, probably the latter part of June on MT. Hays return from the west.
 It is hardly expected, however, that final results will be attained before next autumn after the return of --ord Paunce- fote from London.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
CROWDS THRONG
 MIDWAY STREETS
Many Curious Pyrsons Watch the Decorators at Work
 in Street Fair

An army of workmen were at work on the Street Fair buildings yesterday and the beautiful entrance arch is about com pleted A merry-go-round has opened up for business in the main street, and the grounds were crowded with onlookers all day yesterday. Many of the merchants have already placed their wares in the booths and for two blocks there is a string of decorators at work making the place look attractive.
 The Midway aggregation has several shows in position. and soon the sound of the spieer will be heard.
 MT. Leavtt. who has worked incessant- ly for several weeks to have everything in readiness for the opening day said last
The age-herald., 1901-04-27

London April 26.-No definite decision has been reached by the foreign office hsrc regarding the probable attitude of the United States Senate toward the pro- ject of the Nicaraguan canal treaty. The negotiations between Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote on the subject are un- derstood to be based upon the sine qua non "of neutrality of the canal" If this can be done, it Is likely Great Britain will agree to abrogate the Clayton-Bul- wer treaty, though there is still the pos siblity of an endeavor on the part of Great Britain to simultaneously bring up the Alaskan boundary matter. This last contingency is officially described as be- ing merely question of policy not very likely to be pursued if the United States is content to make the canal neu- tral.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
Spy Obtained Secret.

Paris. April 26.-The spy who has been arrested here on a charge of having com municated to Herr Krupp the secret of the making of guns at the Commentry Arms Factory is a Pole named Iovana- wits. He was head waiter at the Hotel Chatham In Paris.
 Last winter he went to Commentry, where, it is alleged, he suborned q nun.. Der of workmen of the Commentry Arms Factory into betraying for Herr Krupp
 the secret process of manufacturing a certain metal employed for cannon and shells in the Commentry factory. Fous of the factory workmen have been arr rested.
 Much interest Is displayed In the Poes arrest. but there is no excitement over it, as the diyulged secrets are industrial and do not concern the state.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
urers' Names.

16rk, April 26.-The Porto Ricar commissioners through Wenceslau Bor- da, IT., today gave out the following statement:
 ''The Porto Rican commissioners now in this city have written Governor Allen, re- spectfully requesting him to furnish them with list of the names of the several hundred leading business men of Porto Rico who are said to have signed a me- morial congratulating him upon the suc- cess of his years administration. The Porto Rican commissioners have been led to make this request because among the signers of their credentials is every busi- ness house of any importance in the is land, and they have reason to suspect that Governor Allen is being mislead as to the character of the signers of the tes- timonial."
The age-herald., 1901-04-27

night that he was highly pleased with the progress He thinks the street fair and carnival will be a success from every point of view. He is being congratulats sd by the local Elks on the great work he has done for them.
 MT. Gaskill, manager and owner of the Midway, says he will have more shows here than the ground can we'll accommo- date and he will be crowded to get all of them in position. This Is the first show of the season for his aggregation. and he says nothing will be left undone to make 1t grand success, that he may start on the circuit with a good record.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
Africans Revolt.

Algiers, April 26.-The natives broke out in revolt today near the town of Mlliana- hin, Gran province. The deputy admin isterer of the province and some native horsemen are reported as prisoners with the rebels A Spaniard has been killed and the village of Marguerite was footed. Several persons were wounded. One re- port, which is yet unconfirmed, is to the effect that ten Europeans were killed at Marguerite. On the arrival of the troops the rebels were repulsed and fled into the mountains
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
New Record for cIesrinss in New York

New York Letter in the Chicago Tribune.
 New York bank clearings today estah- lished new high record for the third suc- cessive Tuesday The exchange of cheeks between New York clearing house banks reached the aggregate sum of s546. .9S7, ,155 on which settlement was effected with balances of only s130SS,S73. On Tuesday, April 16. the exchanges were s445. .241. .229 and on April g, they were $437. .s52. .9s0. both of which sums established a record to those dates.
 The clearing house report of today coy- CTS the business of Monday and Mondays s business covers Stock Exchange transac- tions not cnly for that day, but for the preceding Saturday Mondays record day on the Stock Exchange and Saturdays s business of over LOCO 900 shares of stocks are accountable for today's enormous bank clearings
 The Bank of Manhattan Company brought to the clearing house $64 59S, 1885. and the Hanover National Bank s5S 000, 900. The largest amount previously brought by single bank was s5S, .7s2 by the Ma tional City Bank on May 2S, 1899.
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
World Is Challenged.

Boston, April 26.-Jake Gaudaier. the champion oarsman of the world. offers to meet any and all corners for 5000, and he Is particularly anxious to meet Townes. The latter can get plenty of backing. and it is likely that race will be arranged.
 The plan most in favor here is to ar range an event for such men as wray. Ten Eyck, Durnan, Rogers. Lynch, Hach- ett and Rumohr, the winner to race the winner of the Gaudaier-Townes event.
 Barry, the crack oarsman of London desires to come to this country and meet some of the stars, so the letter received in this city says:
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
"something Doing" Scene.

New York, April 26.-This morning at o'clock, Mrs. Daniel Krausz was awak- ened by a man passing her bed.
 The husband gave chase, firing as he ran.
 Eight policemen and 100 citizens were soon full cry after the thieves. and 1o9th street anr upper Madison avenue resem- bled day in Leadville when something was doing"
 One burglar was brought down by two shots in the leg.
 The other escaped.
 Gold and silver plate valued at s25, ,oV, was saved
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
A Ruse,
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star
 What's that?' inquired Mrs. Corntos- sel as the farmer opened his carpet bag and let the contents drop on the floor
 Them is two gold bricks"
 "Swindled."
 "No, siree. I paid 25 cents apiece for 'em I'm going to leave 'em around the house so that when folks come along with cash to pay fur country board they'll say we're sech simple unworldy people it's a pity to take advantage of us"
The age-herald., 1901-04-27
ELEVEN MILLION AFFECTED. Famine Spreads Over Whole Chinese
 Province of Shan SI.

New York, April 26-The following ca blegram was received by the Christian Herald today:
 ''Pekin, April 25.-Very serious famine spreads over the whole province of Shsr Si oyer 11,OOo,o00 population affectedsur- gent relief necessary; conditions .arrant immediate appeal.
 >nkSigned) III HUNG HANG"
 Christian Herald has annouacad it's
 saising fund to relieve the
 famine stricken district.
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bor. Political agitation Is economic fool ishness. Contented. steady, continuous work is the most productive in the world"
 ct 1t is wholly probable that the south ern states will be permitted to work out their own great problem. It is not an easy task. but it Is one in which federal in- tervention would be of little assistance, and 1t might bring serious consequences.