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The age-herald., 1901-06-24
BUT THERE WAS A PROFIT.

From Tit-Bits.
 And now doctor" said the patient, as he prepared to depart with the mixt- ure, the lotion, and the pills, what have I to pay?''
 ''Oh, say 7s 3d." replied the doctor.
 Make 1t even doctor"
 Well. well, we won't quarrel about trif1es."
 The patient laid a sixpence on the ta- ble and with a polite good morning." was making for the door, when the doc tor called after him:
 Stop! stop what's this?'
 Its all right doctor" blandly replied the patient. You said you would make it even. and every one knows that six is even and seven odd"
 .'Get you gone, you scoundrel!' roared the irate medical man. i've made four pence out of you, after allr'
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setback. the imports in 1900 amounta to n,070,422 Haikwan taels. sum in es cess of any previous year save 1899. Th share of the United States in this grow Ing trade is gratifying. In 1895 we SUI piled less than 8 per cent of the import into China: in 1900 we supplied nearly per cent. This growth Is the more rs markable when it Is remembered ths American goods for the most part reac China at the port of Shanghai and ar thence redistributed through the port of Newchwang, Tien Tsin and Che Foo located in the section most largely al fected by the recent troubles. Thes three ports sustained a loss of over a per cent In their 1900 import trade. against a loss of only about 20 per cen for China as a whole.
 Some Idea as to the future of Ameri can cotton goods in the markets China. with the restoration of norma conditions. may be obtained by the cita tion of a few representative items in thf line of manufactures. In 1895, the impor tation of American drills into Chini amouted to SIS, ,402 pieces; in 1899, u  1,626,107 pieces. Of American sheeting the imports into China in 1895 amounted to 762.O95 pieces! in 1899, to 3,975, 1903 pieces Of American jeans, the imports in 1s9 were 21,79S pieces; in 1899, 126,3OS pieces and in 1900. 1s7.3e6 pieces. Of the cottoi drills imported into China in 1900 amounting to 1,024,6s4 pieces. sO5,Se2 piece, were American; and of the cotton sheet ings imported in 1900, aggregating 2962,, s76 pieces, 2.312,494 pieces were Americai the proportion of American in eacl case being in 1900 about 80 per cent. al against 70 per cent of the drills and 5 per cent of the sheetings imported il 1895.
 China has somewhat decreased her im portations of kerosene oil since 1898 those of the American being 50,984, ,01l gallons in 1898, 4O,724.sSs gallons in 1899 and 34.447,112 gallons in 1900; of Russian, IS, ,926, ,46 gallons in 1898, 35,695, ,116 gallons in 1899, and 2,7OS, 757 gallons in 1900: and of Sumatran, 26,S71,S65 gallons in 1898 Il, ,99S 2O2 gallons in 1899, and 1h, ,424, ,155 gal Ions in 1900.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
FIRST BALE OF COTTON.

Houston, Texas, 22.-San Diego Duval county, claimed today. to have received the first bale of the new crop, but the claim can hardly stand investigation. There has been a drouth in that country which has prevented the cotton from germinating, and even though consid- erable lot of old stalks were left over they could hardly have produced full bale, considering the season. The sea- son is late, and 1t may be two weeks be- fore the first genuine new bale is re- ceived.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
AN EMPIRE IN THE SOUTH.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
 A splendid south is upon the horizon of the new country. The development of it's magnificent capacities. combined with its typical courtesy and warm hospitality. assures us that the dream of dominion once entertained by the projectors of Confederate empire shall yet be realized, only in a far truer and better sense.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
Sunsets Marvellous AftereIow.

At 2 o'clock yesterday evening the af- ter-glow of the sunset upon Birmingham and all this valley and the mountains was wondrous in its golden beauty. It tinged in unearthly light everything within the range of mans vision, upon the earth or in the cloud or sky, and even dullards were thrilled by the magi- cal transformation.
 The phenomenal golden glow came after the passing of heavy black clouds which gave forth terrific thunder and extraordi- nary displays, of lightning; the clouds coming towards the close of one of the brightest and most progressively hot days ever experienced in this valley
 The fall of rain was of no consequence; but in Avondale and eastward there was a brief but heavy fall of hail, the hail. stones being larger than ordinary garden peas. It was the fourteenth day of op- pressive heat, and at a late hour last night the temperature was still high.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press
 There are just as many marriages caused by misery as there are miseres caused by marriage.
 It's a curious thing that you can never see how fat people can possibly be happy, and yet you never see any that look miserable
 The Venus of Milo was probably mighty good looking woman, but the wo- men that are shaped that way nowadays people.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
HUMoRS OF THE TARIFF.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Nearly twelve hundred imported canar- les have been "held up" by New York customs officials, not because they must pay a tariff tax, but because chickens must pay duties. and somebody might" have tried to bring in chickens under the name of canaries. Truly, the American tariff is never-ending source of amuse- ment and surprises. No wonder lot of persons object to its removal.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Mayence will hold three kings at it's military review in August Some men have held four kings without attract ing attention. Five kings would, how ever.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer RapRaers prophecies for this day. Monday, June 2z, 1901;
 Sell; unfavorable fVr other. purposes"
 This being thy birthday, heavy losses threaten thee during th9 year; see that thou dost not speculate or risk any money; thy health will ialso suffer. and thou wilt change or travel"
 "A child born on this day should keep in employ, and not attempt any business on its own account, else failure is sure."
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

China thinks that open doors should swing both ways-in this country as well as in China. But the Chinese are mere heathens, with ideas that are high for this world.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

says he must support New York man for the succession. He says Ohio must jump four years. because it is New Yczk's turn.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

escort Is padded on his shoulders. Surely 1t amuses them.
 If you will observe closely you will sec other padded men In this big crowd and maybe you will in part agree with me that men are fully as vain as wo- men, If not vainer."
 So saying the dry goods salesman joined the throng.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

There are Brownes in every State, but they are not permitted in other States to successfully assail the bare foot boys and girls who are speeches. but not friendless in conventions.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Lift intelligence and productiveness up 'in numbers and values" by proyid- ing local taxation and home rule in each and every community.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Governor Jelks' name, esteemed con temporaries, is not spoken as if rhym- ed with yelks or elks. Just straight English pronunciation will do.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Instead of decreasing the schools fin number and values, the constitutional convention should increase them in both respects.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
Will Snow Browne Under.

Chairman Cecil Browne of the educa- tion committee of the constitutional con- vention is riding to mighty fall on his educational taxation proposition" said a man from Montgomery last night.
 ''The convention Is waiting, more or less patiently, for Brother Browne to have his say, and then it will everlast- ingly snow under his propisition. They are waiting for tim-waiting."
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

When Sarah Bernhardt does the principal stunt in Romeo and Juliet" Sir Henry Irving should star in the leading role of a society play.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
TWO PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.

From the Kansas City Times.
 Gen. Fred Grant says the Philippines will be worth millions to the United States. To which part of the United States-that occupied by the people or that owned by the trusts?
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Minister Loomis' transfer to Portu- gal robs him of the companionship of the asphalt trust and of $25OO in salary.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Mansfield, 0. can teach Chicago how to handle the Dowie craze, including the new Elijah himself.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

acteristic enterprise of the American has enabled them to forge ahead. Nine, ty-two works produced open-hearth steel in 1900. while seventy-six works and four. teen states produced open-hearth steel il 1899. It almost looks as though thers were not many new worlds for the Unis ted States to conquer in the way of sta. tistical records
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Women who are seeking new spheres of employment should try housekeep- ing. There is much room in 1t.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

If Evelyn Baldwin will be content with the North Pole and not insist on going further north, all will be well.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

The backward runaway habit of the automobile may have been caught from the mule wi.h striped legs.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Throw a teacupful of kerosene on every stagnant pool in your neighbor- hood. And also in the rain water bar rel
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

The faith curers are inclined to pre- sent bills just the same, and yet they pretend that they are not in it.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

The Sultan of Sulu, together with his wives and slaves, will be expected to celebrate the Fourth of July.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Hazen s. Pingree will stand out from a sea of trusts in history as a clear sighted, capable man.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

England has acquired great scorn for racing machines" The "cup' grapes are sour.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

The Birmingham Reds should va- cate the halfway house. They are overstaying their welcome.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

A Chicago man who had been read ing the Ladies' Home Journal tried to make his family live on three cents a day.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Senator Platt's retirement from the Senate will be without Conkling att tachment.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Philadelphia is serving now among cities as the horrible example.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

Chauncey Depew gushes in his &C., customed manner over Hanna, but he
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

mlnister Conger is long on fame but short on delegates.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
the years we waste and the tears we

 And the work of our head and hand, Belong to the woman who did not know (And now we know she never could know) And did not understand. A fool there was and his goods he spent Gwen as you and ID Honor and faith and a sure intent (And 1t wasn't the least what the lady
 meant) But a fool must follow his natural bent Gwen as you and ID O the toll we lost and the spoil we lost And the excellent things we planned, Belong to the woman who did not know
 why (And now we know that she never knew
 why) And did not understand. < The fool was stripped to his foolish hide. Gwen as you and ID Which she might have seen when she
 threw him aside (But 1t isn't on record the lady tried) So some of him lived but the most of
 him died [ Gwen as you and ID And it isn't the shame and it isn't tho
 blame That stings like a white hot brand It's coming to know that she never knew
 why (seeing at last she could never know why) And never could understand.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

The nude in art is a good midsum- mer subject.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
Praver In the Convention.


 "A quotation in a prayer seems very odd, if not unique" remarked layman last night
 "The opening words of the official re- port of the twenty-fifth days proceedings Of the Alabama constitutional convention read:
 !" The convention met pursuant to ad- journment, was called to order by the President, and the proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. MT. Mur- phy' The prayer follows in print. To- wards the end of 1t we have this sentence, made odd by the quotation:
 "Tn these, the days of our labor, and in the last hour, when the busy world is hushed and the fever of our life Is over and our work Is done.' give us Thy hand, God, to lead and sustain
 Presumably the rest of the prayer was original, and the Rev. MT. Murphy was too conscientious to use the phrase of a1- other without the quotation marks"
 Alabama Scnatorships In Primary.
 Delegate John W. o'Neill will today in- troduce in the Constitutional Convention in Montgomery a resolution requesting the General Assembly, at it's next session to enact law providing for State pri- mary elections for United States Senator, whenever a Senator is to be elected, and further requesting that each succeeding General Assembly shall hold itself bound to elect to the United States Senate whomsoever the people in primary cleo tion shall declare to be their choice for the Senate.
 Such resolution, if adopted, and Mir O'Neill believes 1t will be cordially en- dorsed, will be what some writers desig- nate as academic; which Is as much as to say that 1t could not be of the bind ing force of law, In view of the Consti- tuition of the United States in its bear ing upon the election of Senators. Yet MT. O'Neill Is, of the opinion that 1t would have the effect of law upon the people of Alabama, as 1t has in South Carolina.
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
THE vAMP PIRE.

By Rudyard Kipling. A fool there was and he made his prayer Gwen as you and ID To a rag and bone and hank of hair eve called her the woman who did not
 care)
 But the fool he called her his lady fair (Even as you and ID o the years we waste and the tears we
The age-herald., 1901-06-24

D. A. Fitch and J. c. Little are the only authorized travelling representatives or The Age-Herald in It's circulating depart ment
The age-herald., 1901-06-24
HE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA

There Is some soul of aiadness In things evil.
 -Henry V.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
THE COFFIN CLOSED.

The royal family at Osborne House
yesterday took their last loving
look at the features of the Queen
About ten o'clock in the morning the
shell was brought into the bedroom,
where were waiting King Edward,
Emperor William, the Duke OF Con-
naught, Sir James Reid and the royal
ladies. The latter having retired, Sir
James Reid, with revereDt hands, as
sisted by three trusted household ser.
wants, and 10 the presence OF the King,
the Emperor and the Duke, removed
the body from the bed to the coffi D..
Not trece of tho ravages OF the ds-
ease was visible. The servants having
retired, Queen Alexandra, The prn-
cesses ana the CHILDREN were recalled |;
and, with lingering steps. and slihed
sobs, they passed slowly before Il IL
white-robed and peaceful figure. At
the foot, never moving, stood the King,
and when the mourning crowd had pass
ed there remained only the son and
grandson OF the dead. Emperor Will
liam Wtpb tuOio uttSAiJ thoh thO ioJ 81
ladies. Finally he also retired, and the
King was left alone. Sir James Reid,
beokoniDg to The servants who were
holding tile coffin lid, asked the Kings
instructions.
For few seconds the King stood
speechless, stricken with emotion at
the last farewell. Then be said quickly:
"Close it fOally. It muat not be open
ed again."
Thus the remains of England's great
est ruler were forever closed from bu-
man view. Reverenty the coffin was
borne into the dining room. Officers
ard men from The royal yacht took
their stand around the coffin, over
which the King, Queen and Kaiser
gently laid the robes of q knight OF tie
Garter, placing at the bead a diamond
crown. Beneath lay the royal ensign,
while banging above was the Union
Jack.
At the altar was the rector of Whip
bingham, who read portion OF the
iuaeral service 10 the presence OF the
royal family. Emperor William cover.
ed bis face with bis hands, and the grief
Of Princess Beatrice was piiiful. After
the bsnediction each placed a wreath
upon the coffin, and then all retired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
NO CATHOLIC SERVICES.

Cardinal Vaughn Archbishop Of West.
minister, has written long letter to the
clergy Of bis archdiocese, which is
dated at the EDglish College, Rome.
Tnis letter will be read in the Catholic
churches on January 27. 1t is full Of
the sineerest tributes to the memory. .oi
the Queen, for whom, it says, the Holy
Father has been most assiduous in bis
inquiries and anxiety during her sui.
ferings, and who sent messages of con-
dOlenCe and said prayers for her re-
covery. The letter continues:
"Oi public religious services for the
dead the Catholic Church know none
hut such as she has Instituted for the
souls of her own children. No one
would feel it right that in our grief we
should 20 far forget ourselves or the
proprietles due her deceased Msjesty
aud the official position she filled ss TO
even appear to claim her as member
Of our church, which We should be CO.
ing were We to perform 10 her behalf
the religious rites that are exclusively
aDDilyEDlc ~ ucCShcCu SdtUO1iCcs
"At the same time, we may remit d
you that it is lawful to those who be-
Iieved that any persons who have de-
parted this life in union with the soul
OF the Church, though not 10 her exter-
cal communicate offer privately prayers
and good works for their release from
purgatory. The church itself forms no
JUDGMENT.
"Upon mat er which must remsin q
secret between God and the individual
soul what can we 90? Everywhere a
deep sentiment Of loyalty and patriot
ism is swelling within the heart OF
Catholic community in England and
seeking some oui ward impression.
Where there are church bells they will
oe toled and the national flag may be
placed at hsli.mast, either within or
without the precpcts of our churches.
I'VE fully end acuiely share the ma
tional sorrow aud the anxiety insepsr.
able with such d period. We trust and
pray that the noble traditions establish
ed by the mother will be carried on and
perfected ty her soD. The attachment
of Catholics to the throne and dynasty
is beyond suspicion."
The letter ends by prescribing prayers
for tie King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
ROYALTY IN THE PAGEANT.

Although the official announcement
OF the arrangements for the Queens
funeral is still withheld, probably be-
cause the arrangements are incomplete.
there seems to be 20 doubt Of the ac-
curacy OF the published statement re-
gardiDg the military procession in Lon
don. reformation from accurate sources
indicates that the pageant is likely to
be considerably more elaborate than
was at first supposed.
The Telegraph asserts that the
King, accompanied by Emperor Will
liam. will ride on horseback, as chief
monrners, attended by distinguished
staff, and implies that there will be q
great military and civic display, similar
TO those that take place at the funerals
of great Continental sovereigns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
Presumably. i, will Include foreign

Presumably, il will Include foreign
representatives, among whom will be
the King of the Be'gians, the King of
Greece, the King of Portugal, and sos-
sibly the Czirowilch and the Crown
Prices of Germany, Austrie, Sweden.
Greece and Denmark, Grand Duke
Serge, Prince Henry OF Prussia, the
Duke of Aosta. the Grand Duke OF
Hesse, snd mary other members OF
European royal houses.
Il ia said that In addition to the mem
bers OF both Houses OF Parliament
afoot, the procession will include the
Lord Mayor and the Corporation Ct
I,ondon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for thei- chill
dren while teething, with perfect
success 1t soothes the child, softe $
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for ID,
arrhea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
bv druggists in every part OF the
world twenty-five cents a bottle.
Its value is incalculable. BE sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26

M tIisIaIoHL VUFaItIEsui7ElFz fuHss d F1'u '01
in advance.
Contract advertisers viii not rs allowed TO ez.
Good their space 1nless the excess Is paid for
at trsntiant rates, and uudor no circan'
ssanccs will they be allowed 70 advertise
other than their lozitiusts basinSss IL tia
gpace contracted for.
Marriage and dcsth notlcas must bs paid ioI
in advance.
Rasolutions in nlemoriann, OF thanks, tribatez
Of respect, resolutions adopssd by societies
or persons, unless OF Jublic concern, VIII
only be printed in ID rapar as aags-siSe'
ronts.
Ike GAZETTE ofios IL connected with the
Telephone FxcbsngeE. Advertisements, or.
G0Ys t." tho psper, news OF s1y infoiynsiioD
OF buEizsss can be CANT by telsphona.. >
Entered 1T the Postol6co Alexandria, Virgin.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
The Mothers Favorite.

ChamterIain's Cough Remedy is the
mothers fsvorite. II is pleasant and
safe for children TO take and always
cures. 1t is intended especially for
coughs, cclds, Group and whoopiug
cough. and is the best medicine made
for these diseases. There is not the
least dangeriD giving it to children for
it contains 30 opium or other luxurious
drug md msy be given ss confidently
to q babe as 10 en- adult. For sale by
Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
Tour Through Florida.

The first Pennsylvania Railroad tour OF tho
SESSION to Jacksonville, allowing two weeks in
Florida, will leave Washington by special
train on February 8. Excursion tickets. in
Guiding railway transportation, Pullman ac-
eommodations Zone beIth) snd meals en-
route in both directions while travelling on
the special train, will be sold at S4S from
Washington, and at proportionste rates from
other points. For tickets, itiLeraries, and
other information apply TO ticket agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26

A remedy for Nasal Cstarrh which Is dry
ing and exciting to the diseased membrane
should not be used. What is needed is that
which is cleansing, soothing, protecting and
healing, Such remedy is Ely's Cream Balm.
Prize so cents at druggists. or ii will be
mailed by Ely B,otheIs, SO Warren street,
New York. The Balm when placed into the
nostrils spreads over the membrane end is
absorbed. A cold in the head yanishes quickly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
Mardi Gras Festivities, Few Orleans,
Mobile, Pensacola, Feb. IL to 10.

Tickets on sale from all points on Southern
Railway Feb ~ to 1S, inclusive, 6psl limit
March 7tb, 1901 at one fare for the round
trip. Three limited trains daily fiom Wash
ington leaving 11;15 am, 9.55 p. 10. and
10:45 p. 10. Through sleeping csrs and day
coaches--Dining Car S'lvice Fer further
information, cssl on or write to L. s. Brown,
General Agent, 7O5 18th ST., N. W.. Wash.
ingtop, ID. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26

Persons who suffer fiom indigestion can
not expect to live long, blcsuse the cannot
eat the food required to nourish tho body and
the products OF the undgested foods they do
eat potion the Hood. 1t is important to cure
indigestion as coon as possible, and the best
method of doing this is to use the rrepara-
lion known as Koaol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t
3igests what you eat and restores all the di.
gestive organs TO perfect health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26

This season there is large death rate
smong children from Group aud lung troubles.
Prompt sctiop will save the little ones rom
these terrible diseases. We know Of nothing
so oertsin to give instant relief IS One Minute
Cough CuTo 1t can also be relied upon In
grippe and sll throat ard lung troubles OF
adults. Pleasant to take.