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The age-herald., 1901-03-11

of good family, and that big ears are a disfigurement as well as a sign of low birth and stupidity. This is indeed a baseless superstition. Men and women alike have ears that match their noses. It is not blood, but nature which makes hig ears.
 The way to learn whether you have ears of the proper proportion is to take a measurement from the extreme top of the ear to the bottom of the lobe. This measurement should be exactly the same as that of the nose, taken from the top where 1t joins the forehead exactly be- tween the eyebrows to the bottom where the lner wall dividing the nostrils meets the uppe- lip.
 When the ears are wide at the base of the opening trey show q power of appre- ciatlng differences in sound Sir John Trainer has the true composers ear, and the square shape Is identical with the form of Mozart's ears in his best DOT trarits.
 When the top of the ear is straight there is a kind of independence of charac- ter often found among travellers. The very high pointed form of the top of the pima or outer ear seems to go with an artistic nature.
 A peculiar form of the belix or outer rim of the ear is found in the ears of Charles Dickens. This with other signs is taken to denote that the novelist $ power of attention hahitually tried to leave off in the middle of a subject a suggestion borne out by an examination of the Dickens MSS. The shape of the left ear indicated an abundant flow of words and the faculty of swaying masses of people as whole.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
ENSLEY ID KEEP
 CLEAN STREETS
Notices Are Posted Warning People Against Throwing
 Garbage on Streets

Ensley, March 1o.-(special)- City Council has posted a notice of warning to all the ciaizens and property owners calling attention to an ordinance recently enacted prohibiting the throwing of garb- age of any kind on the streets or alleys within the police Jurisdiction There Is a determination on the part of the of fcials to rigidly enforce this ordinance and better the sanitary condition of the community. A garbage wagon has been put in service and will hereafter collect the waste paper. cans, refuse vegetable matter, etc., each day from all the streets of the town.
 A noticeable improvement has been made on all of the main sidewalks in the business district by their being covered with ground slag from the blast furnaces. This material not only improves the gen. eral appearance of the sidewalks, but will prevent them from becoming muddy and sloppy, after rains.
 Work will begin tomorrow on the ex- tension of the street car line from Ensley to Wylam It is stated that the proposed line will run on avenue F and Twenty seventh street, turning up Twenty-sev- enth street, passing the cooperage plant on its right to No. 4 slope. The distance to bt covered Is from a mile and a half to two miles, and the line will be com pleted within very short while.
 The Birmingham Water Works Com paiy will have a large force of men ct work tomorrow laying the mains which are to furnish the supply of water for Ensley.
 The factory which Is being erected on Seventeenth street near the Ensley fur naces for the purpose of manufacturing iron bedsteads and the like is nearing completion and will soon be in operation.
 Superintendent W. R. Palmer of the steel plant will soon erect a handsome cottage near Tuxedo Park
 Announcement will be made within the next few days of a wedding which will occur during the early part of next month of one of Ensley's leading pollti- clans and one of the most popular young ladies of the town.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
MEN MUTINlED.
British Steamer Arrives With Several
 of Her Crew In Irons.

New York, March 10. - The British steamer Camperdown arrived this morn ing from Cuban ports sugar-laden, with twelve of her crew in irons. Instead of proceeding to her dock after leaving quarantine she dropped anchor off the Statue of Liberty, and Captain Smith sent for the police boat patrol. When the patrol steamed up alongside the Camper down the police found twelve men in irons charged with mutiny. Six of the prison CTS were firemen and six seamen. The pa- trol transferred the prisoners to shore and they were taken in a patrol wagon to police station, where they arrived in handcuffs.
 The Camperdown while on a voyage from Cuba to New York grounded on Cape Lookout shoals off the North Caro- lina coast on March 4. She was gotten off two days after without assistance or difficulty and apparently uninjured.
 When Captain Smith gave orders for the steamer to proceed to her destina- ton part of the crew refused to obey, but offered no violence. The British con- sul was notified this afternoon that he men were locked up in the Church Street Station and 1t Is probable that will be taken before United States commission CT tomorrow
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
THE OHIO RISING.
More Than 100000 Bushels of Coal
 Has Started South.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 10.-The Ohio is at coal boat stage with fifteen and one half feet of water at the dam at mid night and rising. More than 1000 000 bushels of coal started for Southern points today and fully 100000 bushels are expected to ,ollow on the present rise. Reports from up river show rain and rivers rising at all points. The ice in the Allegheny. from Pittsburg to Oil City, Is on the move. There Is lots of ice in the Monongahela above pools Nos. 1 and g. but as yet 1t has not broken up Some riven men think the rivers here will reach twenty-six feet the flood mark but others believe 1t will not go above twenty feet.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
WHAT ARE YOUR EARS LIkE9
Much Significance In Their Contour
 As We'll As In Their Length.

From the London aMil.
 When a serious-minded person Is oo- served running his finger thoughtfuiiy along the edge of one of his ears the spectator may legitimately arrive at the conclusion that he Is trying to find the Darwinian noduie which indicates some uncommon characteristic of a valuable kind. It Is a rare and precious orna- ment, and among a few personages who appear to have it marked clearly Is Prof. sayce. the distinguished professor of as- syriology at Oxford.
 But If they cannot claim the nodule. one thing all people have in connection with their ears, and that Is a quick, easy and quite reliable means of identifica- ton. A missing heir with two ears on his head could never be personated by an un- scrupulous swindler had be taken the pre- caution to leave a life-size photograph of his ears behind him at the safe deposit or in the care of his bankers Then, again, twins, alike in all else, could never get mixed, for even twins have a special ear each.
 Perhaps, however. this sinks into h. significance compared with the cherished delusion that very small ears are sign
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
BRITISH INFLUENCE WANING.
Country In Northern China Rapidly
 Growing Ant-EnaIlsh.

London. March 10.-The Shanghai cor respondent of the Times, who sends a long account of the waning of British influence in the Yang Tse Valley says;
 Five years ago British influence pre- dominated and was unchallenged, but today not only is the Yang Tse not a British sphere in the sense in which Man churia is Russian and Shan Tung Ger man, but it is steadily growing less Eng fish and more international.
 '"rhe whole country is overrun with German. French, Belgians and Swiss en- gneers and traders, who are exploring Its mineral wealth and commercial re- sources, while two German lines are br!skly competing with their shipping on the river, formerly a British monopoly
 "One advantage the British still pos sess over other powers in the valley Is the confidence and good will of the bet ter classes of the people and officials oi Central China"
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
TELEPHONES PARALYZED.
Storm Did Much Damage In Western
 Part of Michigan.

Grand Rapids, Mich., March 10.-Dis- patches from various points in Western Michigan indicate today's storm almost paralyzed the State telephone service. The sixty-wire State line of the Michigan Telephone Company, about 1onia, Is a mass of tangled wires and broken poles. In Ionia the streets are blocked with fal- len poles and wires. The loss will amount to several thousand dollars.
 At St. Joseph the Bell company suffered a loss of s5OO0 from the storm. Four hun dred telephones were burnt by contact with the trolley system wires and the loss to telephones and swttchboards will amount to 5000. Fire in the Bell telephone office, caused by live wires, entailed a loss of $4000
 At Benton Harbor the wires of the con- pany are all down. The loss will amount to 5000.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
SCHEME OF RUSSIA.
Will be Opposed by the Powers-sit-
 uatIon is Gloomy.

London, March 11.-''It Is likely that the powers will oppose the schemes of Russia" says the Pekin correspondent of the Post, wiring Saturday. "The situa- }tion Is regarded as very gloomy. Even the Chinese plenipotentaries declare openly that intervention by the powers Is not desirable unless they are prepared to back up their protests.
 There are reports from the province of Shan Si that the Chinese are con- structing Notifications and mobilizing large bodies of troops to resist an ad- vance of the allies.
 General Chaffee refuses to allow the decapitation of several notorious Boxer chiefs who are guilty of murder whom a Chinese judge has condemned. The Americans are the only foreigners who have carried out no executions in Pe- kin"
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
A chancc for pramatists.

London March 10--A new chance was offered to new dramatists at the annual dinner of the Playgoers Club In London Saturday evening, when George Alexan- der invited the club to appoint read ing committee whose duty should be to select from among plays submitted to them of modern origin the one they re- garded as the most meritorious promis- inR, to produce 1t at a matinee at the St. James Theatre under the direction Of MT. Findon, president of the club. To show that there was no jealousy Beer bohm Tree agreed to arrange the cast and to act with MT Alexander in the pre- formance
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
BUBoNlc PLAGUE.
Report In Capetown Shows Total oi
 221 Deaths and 1o2 Cases.

Capetown, March 10-The official report regarding the progress of the bubonic plague in Capetown since the outbreak show a total of 22 deaths and 102 cases.
 The Malays gathered today to oppose the removal of a Malay who had been at tackled by the disease and of several per sons who had come in contact with the victim. The police were overpowereed and the persons who had come in contact with the Malay made their escape. In the event of a repetition of this occur renee 1t will be necessary to employ an armed force to avert trouble.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
DUELleTs READY.
Seconds of M. Andre Buffet Arrive at
 Brussels on Time.

Brussels, March 10-M. Paul de Casag- mac. French Conservative deputy and editor of L'Autorite of Paris. arrived here today with M. Paul Buffet, brother of Nj. Andre Buffet, and M. Augustin Ferdi- nand de Ramel of the French chamber, who will act as second witness for M Andre Buffet in the projected duel with M Paul de Roulede.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
pEWET IS SAFE.
The Intrepid Boer Leader Is Again in
 His Own Country.

London, March 10.-The Times publishes the following from Aalskopf, March 8:
 General DeWet has escaped northward by forced march with 400 men. His ob- jective is believed to be the vicinity of Kroonstadt.
 -Four other Boer leaders are still in the southwestern part of Orange River colony.
 "Now that General Dewet Is back in his own country 1t will be almost i'm possible to operate against him. Just as soon as he Is pressed his commando dis solves to meet again a few days later.
 "Only few bands of Beors are now left in Cape Colony"
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
Rlders Get Into a Quarrel.

Fresno, Cal, March 1o.-Gus Lawson of Buffalo and John Lake of New York rode today in ten mile motor paced bicycle race on the Velodrome track. Lakes motor broke in the second mile and Low son continued in violation of the rules finishing in 1S.45. At the finish several of the riders got into a quarrel over the race and free for all fight was the re-
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
severe Storm on Gulf.

Pensacola, March i0.|There was se- were storm on the gulf last night and on account of the high seas today the battleship Alabama did not sail on her final trip All the preparations were made for the trial and the postponement is only for favorable weather.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
Altitude of the U. S.

London, March 11.-Commenting editor iaily upon the attitude of the United States government toward the Manchu- rian convention, the Times says:
 Apparently the Washington govern ment relies upon the moving force of their exhortations to induce Russia to abandon the convention or China to re- fuse to sign it. The reed seems desper- ely broken"
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
Spanish Parliament.

Madrid, March 10.-At the next council of the ministry the dates for the dissolu- tion of parliament and the general cleo tien will be fixed. In official circles 1t is said that two bands of Carlists have made their appearance in Catalona.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
cermany's Mild Attitude.

Berlin, March 10.-As further illustra- tion of the mild attitude recently as- stunned by the imperial government to- ward Alsace- Lorraine, the Berliner Taseblatt mentions a report that Elm psror William is planning to give Alsace- Lorraine representative in the Bundles rath,
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
All Aboard for Buffaio-"Akron
 Route U

New line opens May -th. via Columbus and Akron, With two daily through trains from Louisville and Cincinnati over the penisyl ania and Erie Lines. For infor- nation in detail please call upon or ad- dress R. H. Lacey, s. P. Agt.. Nashville, Tenn, or George D. Rockwell, A. G. P. Agt., Cincinnati O.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
Mrs. wInsIow's .Soothina svrun.

the best remedy for D1AisRZIOfcA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow' 8 Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEBTHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It sOoT1S the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS Al. PAIN, CURES WIND CoLIC, and is Twenty five cents bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
verdict In Nation case.

Wichita, March 10.-A sealed verdict was returned today against Carrie Ma tion, Lucy Wilheit. Lucy Williams and Llda Muntz, charged with wrecking saloon here on January q. Eleven jurors are said to have favored conviction at midnight last night.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
Students Attacked by Police.

Lyons, France. March 10-Upon a mani- festation against the tesuits by students of the Polytechnic College the police en- tered the institution and struck many of the students with swords
 The students have addressed resolutions to the Chamber of Deputies denouncing the police.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
TO HE DEAF.

A rich lady cured of her Deafness and Noises in the Head by pr. Nicholson's Ar tiiicial Ear Drums. gave $10,oo0 to his h. stitute, so that deaf people unable to pro- cure the Ear Drums may have them free
 Address No 1410l. The Nicholson Insti- ute, 7S0 Eighth avenue. New York. U. &. A. 10-l-52t- mon
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
pIaz Gaining Strength.

Mexico City. March 10.-The official Ga- zette. published by the government, an- nounces that President Diaz will return here within fortnight, in order to pre- side over the cabinet session The pres ident is steadily gaining in strength.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
The Countess Acquitted.

Berlin, March 10.-The trial of Countess yon Schliehr, accused of having set fire to her own villa in order to obtain the insurance money, which began Friday in Berlin. ended at 2:3O this morning in a verdict of acquittal. The countess was immediately liberated.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
BLOODY RAIN.
Drops Falling In Sicily Are of Dark
 Reddish Color.

Palermo, Sicily. March 1O-Ever since last night heavy red cloud has extend- ed over the city, the sky being deep red. The rain now falling resembles drops of blood.
 The phenomenon called bloody rain' is attributable to dust from the African deserts. transported by the heavy southwest wind now blowing.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
Bank Robbed,

Argonia, Kan, March 10.-The private bank of J. H. Springer was robbed here last night of $26Oo in cash and s4ooo in ne- gitiable government per cent bonds. The safe was blown open with nitro-glycerine
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Jesuit Manifestations.

Madrid, March 10.-El Espaniola says that there have been further Jesuit man. ifestations in Lisbon and the municipal government is now patrolling the streets
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
AmerIcans Are Sad.

Pekin, March 1O.-Gloom has been cast over the entire American colony by the death of Captain Richard B. Paddock of the Sixth United States Cavalry, who died at Tien Tsin yesterday of pneumo- nia.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
Seen in Italy.

Rome. March 10.-The phenomenon now to be seen in Sicily extends over South ern Italy. At Rome the sky Is yellow and at Naples a rain of sand has fallen, the heavens being dark red.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11

Emperor Williams Wound Healing.
 Berlin. March 1o-Emperor Williams s wound Is healing, the swelling of the eye lids Is subsiding and his general condi- ton Is satisfactory.
The age-herald., 1901-03-11
Paul de RouIede Arrives

Genoa, March 1o.--M. Paul de Roulede arrived here this morning from Barcelo- na, accompanied by his sister and M. Marcel-Habert
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-02-01
a NURSES STORY.

A Graduate ofLakcside Hospital, Lake
Geneva, Tells an Interesting Expe-
rience.
PESHTIGO, Wis, Jan. %, 1931.-(Spe-
cial.)-One of the most popular nurses
that ever graduated from the Lakeside
Hospital, Lake Geneva, is Miss Lillian
Drccse, of this place. Miss Dreese is
the Vice Templar of the Independent
Order Of Good Templars, and Organist
Of the Rebeccas of Peshtigo. During
her twelve years experience as a train
cd nurse. she has had many opportuni-
ties for observation, and her opinion in
all medical health matters is held in
very high esteem by the thousands who
have learned to know and love her. In
speaking of her experience she says:
During my twelve years as Il trained
nurse. l have often observed how many
different physicians give their patients
Dodd's Kidney Pills in cases OF Dia-
betcs and Kidney Trouble. About three
years ago, l myself suffered some
months With a weakness and continual
congested condition, and l decided to
try what the Pills would do for me. [
soon found that they built up the affect
ed parts, and restored harmony to the
entire system, and although l often lose
much sleep and rest while attending Sc
we're cases, l find that I was never in
finer health nor had more endurance
tina since have used these marvellous
Pills.
Clergymen say they are good. Sena-
tors and Congressman have added their
evidence as to the wonderful curative
properties Of this Medicine, hundreds Of
physicians recommend them aad use
them in their daily practice. The most
skilled trained nurses advise their use
and use them themselves. while tens of
thousands of sick and suffering people
are being cured every day by Dodd's
Kidney Pills. They should cure you.
They will cure you. Try them.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-02-01
BEFORE THE END A NJ
Bulletin Boards Anxlousiy ann by the
Crowds in London

Crowds in London.
London, Jan. 22.-The gloomy faces
oe the crowds necessarily approaching
tile bulletin board at the Mansion
house Indicated how little the I.Ddc
hoped to receive better news of the
condition Of the queen. Men of all ages
nj conditions, women and children
were content to spend a long time in
awaiting their turn to get within read
ing distance of the board. The grief
Of all vas evident and the relapse an
nounced at s o'clock a. m. was only too
generally anticipated. Never We're
there SO many black ties in the city
before the actual arrival of the time of
general mourning. Nobody mingling
ment that everybody had a keen per-
sonal interest in the queens condition.
First Lord of the Treasury Baltour
and the children Of the duchess of Con-
naught went to Osborne this afternoon.
Balfour, it is said, Went as representa-
tive of the premier, Salisbury.
Arrangements are already practically
complete for the meetings Of the privy
council nj parliament, the statutes
providing that they shall assemble I'M
nlediately on the death of q. sovereign.
The privy councillors will gather to-
gether within a few hours after the
queens death. The ministers will at
tend, give up their seals of office and
bessworn, receive the proclamation of
the new king, pass votes of coincidence
a of congratuation and adjourn. AZ
ter giving up the seals the ministers
will receive them back from the new
ruler. The privy councillors will also
be sworn afresh. Parliament will as
seInble within twenty-four hours of the
death Of the queen in accordance with
the precedent in che case of George
Iii.
There was q remarkable scene OUT
! the Mansion house early this at
ternoan. On the receipt Of alarming
reports something resembling a Rroan
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-02-01
QUEENS VAST WEALTH.
Her Private Fortune Estimated at $50.
OO0,OOO-Incomc From Nation.

queen Victoria was one of the rich
est sovereigns in the world. Her in
come from the public treasury and
from her private property was enor-
nous, but her position imposed large
expenses upon her and she gave enor-
nous sums for charitable purposes.
She managed her income with pru-
dence, however, and her estate viii
reach a value of MANY millions of dol
lars.
In THE Private Life of the Queen
by a member of the royal household.
which was published recently by D.
Appleton & Co., the fact is recalled
that in 1885 Sir Henry Ponsonby, the
queens private secretary, said her ma
rents, and that she did not possess
S., 900, 600 which could be so invested.
After 1885 the queen constantly cur
tailed her expenses, with the excep-
ton of the jubilee year, when large
sums were spent in entertaining. Par
lament gave the queen 81, 1926, 900 a
year, which was divided into the fol-
lowing items:
For personal expenses, $500, 600; for
household expenses, $780,, 500; for SAL
aries and retiring allowances. $685., 300;
for the royal bounty and special serv-
ice, $66, goo; contingent, $40, 200. Suit
able allowances were made for other
members Of the royal family.
The queens income from the nation
was settled in 1887, when she ascended
the throne.
Although many Of the offices includ-
ed in the original list long since be-
came obsolete and there are no duties
to perform, they are still filled by APP
pointees Of the crown, to whom the
old-time salaries are still paid. But,
in addition to this grant of nearly
50, 900, 900, Queen Victoria inherited the
Lancaster ven Of $215, 900, or
whereabouts, annually, which gave her
about $500, 900 pin money, from which
there was no absolute necessity Of a
shilling's expenditure. When she trav-
eled it was at the governments ex-
pense; her charitable donations were
made from government grants; the
royal residences were maintained at
an annual expense of $3.50, 900 a year
an! tie loyal parks at a cost of $780,
COO a yea.
The queen invested her pin money"
and in late years she enjoyed an an
nual income Of about $1,000, 900 from
her private fortune. From her hus-
band, the prince %consort, the queen in
herited $3,00O,0G0 which vas the nu-
cleus Of the fortune h subsequently
acquired.
During the jubilee the queen received
gifts worth 49, 500, 900. Her estates of
osborne and Balmoral increased large
ly in value after she bought them. She
had an income of 500, 900 from 1882
acres OF land in Scotland. she owned
Claremont, land and houses in Coburg
and a magnificent villa in Baden. Very
probably her private fortune approxi-
mated 8 10000, 900.