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The age-herald., 1901-02-16
CUBA Is DRAWING
 UP A PROPOS|TIOn
Committee and General Weed Discussing the Matter
 of Relations

Havana, February Ex-Governor Gene-- al Wood left Havana today for tsso days rest at Batabano With him wea- the special committee apointed by c., Cuban constitutional convention to d.s=v up a proposition defining the future re- lations between the United tSates and tf1s Republic of Cuba. The committee ard General Wood will discuss the matter O. night. Judging form the personal opilf- ions of the members of the committee 70 objection will be raised on its part Ay establishing the most liberal relations 6,1 it's part. Indeed 1t seems to be accepted az a matter of course that the Unit..G States government Is entitled to ask fog assurances as to the stability of the Ese~ public. There Is an evident dispositiors to look upon the outline Of the proposss.s relations published February | in Is Nacion as indicating what Is desired by the United States.
 La Lucha commented favorably upon the suggestions of La Nacion at the time, and the silence of the radical press has been significant. The only hitch that is expected to arise between General
 
 the question is as to the maintenance of naval stations in Cuba by the United States The other clauses may be some what modified, but 1t Is likely that an agreement will be reached whereby Cuba shall not negotiate loans on which she is unable to pay interest and shall not make treaties with other nations preju- dicial to the interests of the United States in Cuba or in any way preventing the islands freedom of action. The United States on the other hand, will guaran- tee peace and the protection of the rights defined by the treaty of Paris, and all rights acquired by military decrees during the period of intervention will be respected. The special committee will report to the convention early next week. The signing of the constitution will be made an occasion of importance. It is expect ed to take place next Monday or Tues day, and the foreign consuls will be in vited to be present
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
SCrOfuIa

Is disease as old as antiquity, and as young as the newest born infant.
 It has infested the blood of humanity from ancient times down to the pres ent minute.
 It Is hereditary or may be acquired
 It appears in swollen glands, scroful. ous sores, hip disease, boils, pimples eruptions, and, as believed by high au- thorities, even in the forms of catarrh and rheumatism.
 Sarsaparillas faithfully and persist ently.
 We know this, because Hoods Sar- saparilla has done it.
 It will cure you if you give 1t trial.
 You should begin to take 1t today.
 Hip Disease-"I suffered from hip disease; had running sores; used crutches and each winter 1 was con- fined to my bed for weeks at a time. Hoods Sarsaparilla has accomplished . perfect cure-saved my life. I have a good appetite and feel strong and well.' Annie Robert, 49 Fourth St., Fall River, Mass.
 In Her Eyes-"My little girl had scrofula and sores appeared in her eyes. A few bottles of Hoods Sar- saparilla entirely cured her and she has never had scrofula since." Mrs. Howard Pope, Alpha, Oregon.
 N. B.-If you decide to take Hoods Sarsaparilla do not be induced to buy any ether.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
THE COMMISSION >
 GOES TO TARLAC Work of0rganization Will Pro-
 babIy be Deferred TAFT ADDRESSES NATIVES He Explains at Length the General Ma ture of the Provincial Govern
 ment Bill and Purpose of
 the Measure.
TAFT ADDRESSES NATIVES

Dagupan, Province of Pangansinau, Luzon, P. l., February 15.-It is not like ly that provincial government will be es- tabished in Tarlac at present, although Tarlac is the third province on the pro- gramme of the commission. General Smith, commander of the district of which tho province of Tarlac is a part, and General Grant, commanding the district adjoining, both replied to the commission CTS that, while they recommended the or ganizatlon of provincial government In Pangansinau and Pampaganda, north and south of Tarlac the province itself was not prepared for the innovation, many of the men being still in the mountains and the people being to a large extent insur- gent sympathizers.
 Judge Taft and his associates will pro- ceed to Tarlac according to their pro- gramme; but after a public meeting, at which provincial government will be promised as soon as the province Is ready for 1t, the commission will probably an- nounce that the work of organization Is deferred.
 The octagonaI bamboo theatre of Dagu-
 
 eration of the bill applying provincial government to the province of Pangasi- nan. The structure was decorated with nipa and flags. Delegations from each of the thirty pueblos of Pangasinan and few from the border peublos of the province of Neva Ecija occupied the ground portion, the spectators being con- fined to raised seats on the side and the standing space in the rear.
 Judge Taft explained at length the gen. eral nature of the provincial government bill and the purpose, emphasizing the land tax feature, which Is new to the F'ilipinos He quoted from President Me- Kinley's message as evidence of the in tention of the Washington administration to establish by degrees self-sustaining government In the Philippines, making it clear that the new municipal government would be wholly autonomous, and the provincial government partly so.
 The delegates listened with the closest attention to the words of the interpre- ter.
 The discussion developed the fact that the natives contended for high salaries but low taxes. Four barrios of Neuve Ec- ija petitioned to be added to Pangasinan and this matter was much discussed
 There was considerable doubt also as to whether Dagupan or Lingayen should be the capital
 The bill will be presented tomorrow when the appointments under it will be announced.
 banquet was given this evening by organizers of the federal party in Pan- gasinan. Five insurgents were hanged in this province today for killing Filipinos who had become avowedly friendly to the Americans.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
THE MAY FESTIVAL
 CH0RUSES AT WORK
Liberal Encouragement Marks the Enterprise as an As-
 sured Success.

The chorus rehearsals for the May fes- tival are progressing satisfactorily. There have been two part rehearsals for women this week and there will be an- other this afternoon. There was part rehearsal for men on Thursday night. These practices for the chorus sections take place at the Conservatory, but the mass rehearsal on Monday nights are to be held from now on at the Turn Verein Hall, in First avenue, between Twen- tieth and Twenty-f1rst streets.
 The festival, with the Thomas orches- tra of Chicago, of seventy pieces, will take place at the Auditorium on May ? and 3. It will be by far the most ambi- tious festival ever given in Birmingham and will be the most expensive, too Ev- cry vocal soloist that Thomas brings is a high priced artist but MT. Gucken- berger, who is managing the festival, says he has no doubt about the financial success of it. The guarantee is ample and MT. Guckenberger says the encour- ing thing about 1t is the fact that the business men of the city not only re- sponded promptly, but did 1t with real en- thusiasm, which always means so much in assuring good results in an enterprise of this sort
 Many persons who were not approached, for the want of time, two weeks ago when the guarantee list was being signed, have since come forward and put their names down for liberal amounts. And at least half dozen citizens who are out of town have sent word that they would subscribe on their return. MT. Guckenberger expects to have the list ready for publication by the middle of next week. In the meantime the contract with the orchestra has been signed, and MT. Thomas and MT. Guckenberger are now in correspondence about the pro- prammaS.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
FURTHER CONFERENCE
On Question of First-CIass Rating for
 Birmingham.

Chairman R. H. Kerr of the Finance Chairman Harry Jones of the Fire Com mittee and member of the finance com mittee, and Alderman Mcknight of the Fire Committee, met at city headquar- ters last might, and with President John W. ONeill, John w. Tom1inson and G. Rotholz of the Board of Trade and Chief Thad Muffin of the fire department held a conference in relation to the feasibility of increasing the fire protection of Bir- mingham so as to get @ first-class insur- ance rating for the city. MT. Tomlin- son urged prompt action on the part of the Council in making the needed ap- propriation for installing and maintain- ing additional fire apparatus. Each AL derman present said he realized the importance of doing whatever was rea- sonable in the matter of inducing cheaper insurance. It was only the question of ways and means of the city's ability to make the appropriation.
 The proposition submitted by Special Agent Tanner of the Southeastern Tariff Association to the Board of Trade, which was in turn submitted to the Finance and Fire Committees of the Council, was dis cussed in detail. Chairman Kerr drafted a letter to MT. Tanner, which was In the nature of a counter proposition, asking that if the city were to provide certain equipment, not quite such as was sched- uled in the paper submitted in behalf of the Southeastern Tariff Association but deemed by most of those present as suf- ficient, would the first-class rating be granted.
 As the committee had not acted on the question the chairman said his letter was only tentative and he declined to furnish 1t for publication.
 The Finance and Fire Committees will be called to meet Monday at o'clock D, m.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
MIR. TELLER WILL
 NOT ALLOW VOTE
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 the idea of giving subsidies to American vessels, but pointed out what he believed to be defects In the pending measure.
 The agricultural bill was passed.
 MT. Mallory opened the old fight upon seed distribution by offering an amend ment proposing to strike out the provision for the distribution of seeds and subst- tuting an increased appropriation for the purchase abroad of rare and valuable shrubs, vines and cuttings with a view to adapting them to this country.
 MT. Tillman proposed a substitute to MT. Mallory's amendment providing that the appropriation made in the bill for the purchase of seeds be doubled. MT. Tillman asserted that the bill provided considerable sums for the weather bu- reau, which was of insignificant benefit to the farmers of the country and for forestry, which had no direct connection with farming.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
THE LYCEUM.
Tyrolean Concert Troupe at Seals
 Hall Tuesday.

The tenth number of the Lyceum course will be a remarkably pleasing and novel vocal and instrumental concert at Seals Hall next Tuesday, February 19. at 8 D. m. It will be given by the Imperial Tyrolian Concert Company" now making a ten weeks tour in the United States un- der direction of the Southern Lyceum Bureau of Louisville. Ky.
 The company consists of ten people-five women and five men, and includes the best warblers, jodelers, and instrument talists. Their vocal work Is varied from solos to the full ensembles, while the number and character of the instrument tai productions are equally fascinating 1yrolean national dances can be given when desired. Withal a delightful nov city, making one of the most attractive events ever offered. Single admission tickets can be had for 75 cents at Seals Store Monday and Tuesday. Lyceum members will simply show their member ship cards at the door the night of the concert, as usual.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
MAY NOT REBUILD.
Rumor That Hardie-Tynes Company Is Negotiating With Other Cities.

It is reported that the Hardie-Tynes Foundry and Machine Company, whose plant at the corner of First avenue and Twenty-sixth street, was recently burned, is negotiating with other cities and may not rebuild in Birmingham According to the report, the company has received offers from Chattanooga Memphis and Atlanta, and will prob ably move it's headquarters to one of those cities, where it will build foun- dry and shop.
 The company employs quite nun. Der of skilled mecnanics, and did, a large business. None of the officers of the company could be seen last night, but it is difficult to see what advantage could be gained by remov- ing the plant to either of the cities named, as neither of them could offer the inducements that can be found in this district.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
CLERKS BALL A
 GRAND SUCCESS
Delightful Social Affair at EIks' HalI-Was Largely
 Attended

Of all the delightful social affairs that have taken place In Elks' Hall this win ter not one has surpassed In briniancy and real enjoyment the grand ball given last night by the local No. 123 of the Re- tail Clerks International Protective As- sociation. The occasion was graced by the fairest members of the salesladies, local, and nearly every merchantile house was represented by a member of its firm the Drennen Company, J. L. Chalfoux, Loveman, Jospeh & Loeb, the Burger Company, Caheen Brothers, Ferd Marx, M. Veil & Brother, Louis Saks, Klotb & Goldman, Loveman & Jaros, and a score of others.
 The hall was tastefully garnished with evergreens and gay colors and the music furnished by Fred L. Grambs was render ed by twelve of Birmingham's best artists.
 The grand march was led by Charles J. Herbert, president of the local, and Miss Neural Van Hatten, a lovely belle who, in her rich ball costume, was as radiant as a picture
 Nearly a hundred couples indulged in the light fantastic and the terpsicorean figures were executed with singular grace, suggesting to the lockers on that poetry of motion about which men Of letters write Dainty refreshments were served during the evening.
 To the following committees were due much of the success ol sthe ball:
 On entertainment-F, V. Thelen, chair man; H. Keller, John Bishoph, w. T. White, Alvin Rothchild.
 On Floor-J. F. Antwine, chairman; Harry L. White, Claud Williams, Ed Montgomery, M. S. Mufenhaur, c. D.. Maroney.
 From the Salseladies' Local-Mss, C.. Bond, president; Miss Mamie Curtis, Miss Lena Well, Miss Jennie Scully
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
Washington, D. C., and Return.

The Southern Railway will sell tickets to Washington, D. C., and return at the low rate of one fare, account Presidential inauguration ceremonies, March 4, 1901.
 Tickets on sale March 1, and 3, final limit for return March g, 1901. Special equipment will be provided for this occa- sion,
 Double daily service. Take the Wash ington and Southwestern Vestibule Linn ited."
 For tickets, sleeping car reservations, etc, call on Agent Southern Railway, or write c. E. Jackson, T. P. A., Birming- ham, Ala 2-15-td
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
DEMOCRATS IN THE HOUSE
 CAUGHT CANNON MAPPING

Washington, February 15.-Under the leadership of MT. Cannon, chairman of the appropriations committee, long flli- buster consumed the time of the House today. MT. Cannon desired the House to proceed with the sundry civil appropria- tion bill, and was caught mapping by the Democrats, who desired to devote the day to the consideration of private claims. It was the last day under the rules which could be devoted to claims at this Congress, and notices had been sent out yesterday asking the Democrats to be In their seats today. As a result MT Cannon was outwitted, but he kept up the fight all day, forcing roll calls for three hours and later fllibustering in committee of the whole and winding up by making the point of no quorum against two small bills favorably acted upon in committee The net result was that the whole day was wasted.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
CONDITIONS IN MADRID.
Calm Reigns in Most of the Provinces
 Relaxation.

Madrid. February 5.-(Midnight.) .)-The minister of the interior, Senor Ugarte, in an interview, asserted that calm reigned in all the provinces and that if the same pacific behavior of the people continued until after the carnival next week. mar tial law would be discontinued in Madrid and throughout Spain except in Catalo- ria.
 General Weyler says that for the pres ent rigorous martial law will be main tained, but, if the same tranquility con tinues as has characterized the last two days, he will soon issue a military de- cree of relaxation.
 Fl Dia has been suspended.
 Two persons were killed and several others wounded yesterday in Granada.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
"Quo Vadis."

The F. c. Whitney and Edwin Knowles production of Quo Vadis," which en- joyed such marked success In London, New York and Chicago last year is to be given at the Jefferson Theatre next Fri day and Saturday and Saturday matinee in its entirety. It is declared that Stan islaus Stange has provided an interesting and thrilling play and F. c. Whitney and Edwin Knowles have given it splendid production. The company was selected with a view to the fitness of each actor for the part to which he was assigned, and tho result, it is said, is a happy real ization of the characters in Sienkiewlcz' wonderful story. The scenery and cos- tunes, brilliant in coloring, are instruc- tive as study of the time. Noteworthy members of the company are Harry Rob erts, Marcus Ford, Joseph Callahan, Will lard Newell, George Schaeffer, Theodore Marston. Thodore Perry, Winefred Bon- newitz, Mae Keane, Mary Emerson, An nle Richards and Florence Stanley.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
Creston Clarke.

Next Monday night Creston Clarke will be the attraction at the Jefferson The atre On this visit he will be seen in the romantic drama, "The Last of His Race" This play was especially written for MT. Clarke, and gives him full scope for his abilities. By many admirers of this tal ented actor, "The Last of His Race" is considered the strongest play he has ever appeared in. The scene is laid in Brittany and Russia and gives an opportunity for a scenic display and picturesque cos tumeS
The age-herald., 1901-02-16

George c. Harris, his daughter, Mist Jennie, and Master Bob left yesterday morning for New Orleans to spend ths Mardi Gras season. 7 MT. and Mrs. James B. Brown of Han. nfbal Mo-, with their niece, Miss Berna- dine Barnes, are visiting their son, Dr. G. s. Brown at the infirmary on First avenue.
 Among the arrivals at the Metropoli- tan Hotel yesterday were: William Math- Is, Prophetstown, H.. John w. Warde, New York; W. D. K. Smith, Dayton, O.; John A. Inzer nd wife, Springville; R. l.. Hanoon, Theo H. Stark, New York: c. R. Johnson, Connectcut G. N. Jackson, Chattanooga; Frank Weems, Atlanta; W. Matthews, Cincinnati; Cecil B. Payne, city; R. D. Pen, Cleveland, O.; M. F. Owens, Atlanta; F. H. Harrington. East Lake; W. J. Oliver, Ensley; c. B. Dona- ghy, Ensley; F. M Hally. Centerville; W. H. Blake, Wetumpka; W. T. Hand, Aelanta; F. J. McNamara, Helena; Miss F. Gross, Alabama; John E. Morris, Saginaw; W. L. Werner and wife, Att lanta; W. B. Crumpton. Montgomery; J. H. Tharp and wife, Adger; F. F. Bowie, Rome Ga.; V. Q. Givon. PhiladelphiaS M J. Donlon, Fitchburg. Mass; William Bibby, Alabama J. R. Horton. Amory, Miss; R. M. Jenkins, city: J. T. M. Ri- sel, Southern Railway; E. G. Mathis. Prophetstown. Ill.,; William Barkerville. Cincinnati; William DeHaven, L. Mau- rice, Watch on the Rhine Company F.. H. Thayer, Kansas City; F. Baldwin, Memphis; B. H. Matthews. Baltimorei J. Ian Hote, Chattanooga; E. w. WiclSy. Ocean Springs, Miss; C. B. Donaldson, Columbus. O.: J. J. Connell, J. Reynolds Boston; Charles Catlett, Stanton, Va.i o. T. Grimes, Scottsville; Albert Todd, Talladega; T. J. Pazak, city: F. c. Clark. city; c. S. Ward, Gadsden; w. E. Sorrell, Bessemer; W. R. Brown. Sheffield; B. c. Jones, Bessemer; John Devere. Kanka- kee, H.; J. T. Clemo, Adger; J. B. Cham berlin, city; E. Bell, city; c. c. Toler. Elyton; J. H. Bathan, city; J. E. Frar- CT, Ensley; W. J. Tucker, Atlanta; Frsd V. Thelen, city.
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
Beveridoe Took Exceptions.

To this statement MT. Beveridge, In- diana. took sharp exception, declaring that the South Carolina Senator exhib- ited "dense ignorance in his statement as to forestry.
 "Ill be obliged to our wise friend, the new Solomon from Indiana" said MT. Tillman, derisively, If he will tell us what he knows about farming
 q got my knowledge by practical ex- perience" retorted MT. Beveridge.
 MT Tillman replied, laughingly, that there seemed to be innumerable lawyers in the Senate who were born on farms and perhaps had followed the blow for q few days, and now posed In the Senate as farmers.
 "There are other farm implements of value besides the plow," suggested MT. Beveridge. There Is the pitchfork," al- luding to the South Carolina Senator's s political sobriquet.
 "Ah, we have got the pitchfork in at last' said MT. Tillman good naturedly.
 "Now, I'll proceed to use it on the Sem ator. Does the Senator mean when he talks of the denudation of the land of trees and of the drying up of rivers that 1t affects the farmer or the commerce on the rivers?"
 MT. Beveridge replied that nothing af fects the farm and farmer more than the waters in the rivers, and he maintained that no subject more intimately con- cerned the farmer than the culture and growth of trees: although" he added sarcastically, "the Senator shows the same ignorance of this fact as he shows of farming In general
 After considerable bardiage between the two Senators, MT. Mallory's amendment was rejected, and MT. Tillman's proposi- tion to increase the appropriation for seeds and seed distribution from $170000 to s27o,O00 was agreed to- 23 to 21
 The Ship Subsidy Bill.
 The bill was then passed. The Senate then took up the ship subsidy bill. MT. Perkins spoke in support of the measure. He said that he had been a member of the original committee of twenty five which had drafted the shipping bill first presented. He spoke, he said, as a life long sailor and shipowner, although he did not possess a dollars interest in any vessel or in any line of shipping that would be affected one way or the other by the enactment of the pending bill In the course of a somewhat tempestu- ous speech MT Chandler pointedly criti- cized the opposition to the shipping bill referring particularly to MT. Teller and MT. Pettigrew. He declared The position they had taken was ''prepost ous"
 Adverting to MT. Teller's sertion that the bill could not be vote upon at the present session MT. Chandler said the Senator from Colorado, after making the announcement in terms with consum- mate effrontry,' had turned upon the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr, Aldrich) and had demanded of him to withdraw
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
EN ROUTE TO NEW ORLEANS.

Chief of Police Haager of Louisville, accompanied by his two daughters, spent few hours yesterday with his uncle, William F. Sannaman, book keeper for the Schillinger Brewing Company. Chief Hanger was en route to New Orleans to take in the carni- val
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
Grand Patron of Free Masons.

London, February 15.-Earl Amherst, presiding this evening at a special meet ing of the Grand Lodge of Free Masons, announced that King Edward will as- sume the protectorate of the English Free Masons under the title of grand patron. The Duke of Connaught was nominated for grand master in succession to King Edward. The election will take place March 6
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
A WELL-SPENT LIFE.
Mrs. Mary A. Spears Passed Away at
 Ripe Old Age.

Mrs. Mary A. Spears, relict of the late Dr. Spears, who died in Switzerland, and sister of the late Rev. c. A. Stillman, died yesterday at the Stillman residence, 717 North Sixteenth street, at the ad- vanced age of S3 years.
 Mrs. Spears was the aunt of Mrs B. H. Shall. Messrs. c. H. and John Still man of this city and MT. James s. Still man of Catasaugua, Pa. She was a woman of many cardinal Christian vir- tues and devoted her life to the service of others. The remains were taken to Tuscaloosa yesterday afternoon, where the interment will occur tomorrow
The age-herald., 1901-02-16
MASQUERADE BALL.

The Italian colony will give grand masquerade ball at Magnolia Hall on Monday night, which promises to be a delightful affair. A gold medal will be given for the best costume and a gold pin for the best dancer. The ar engagements are in charge of Joe To- casio P. J. Terio, Joe Aguesa and S.. Catansano.