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The age-herald., 1901-11-18
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more of such alternatives. They have had dishonest elections as Hob sons choice. Their representation is secure under express terms of tho new constitution, and the negro who is registered in the Black Belt county will be a negro "of good character, who understands the duties and obli- gations of citizenship under a republi- can form of government" The ne- groes in Lowndes, for example, can not stand such test, and that rich and fertile county will be placed in the hands of a white electorate.
 Governor Jelks and the Auditor and the Commissioner of Agriculture have in the appointment of registration boards more important duties to per form than will come to them in other ways during their terms of office, and the Age-Herald has full faith that they will name men that will vindicate the new constitution in the forthcoming registration of voters. Their action for Lowndes alone will show what they desire-what they will try to have accomplished. In counties like Lowndes ordinary political advice from active politicians becomes un- trustworthy, and the State appointing board should make it's own selection of registrars. The cordial acceptance of the new constitution and the ease of it's operation are at stake, and boards consisting of large planters and property holders are needed in the Black Belt counties. The work to be done is so far-reaching and important, surely no man will decline to serve as a registrar.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
McK5mley's Doctors Aye
 Uncertaam About BlAZs

'WeH, we have not discussed the qucs. tion of bills in any way, and, of course. I am unable to say what compensation the different physicians would consider adequate I think, however, an appro. priation by congress would be the most satisfactory to us Any sum congress decides upon, no matter what it is will be satisfactory to all the Buffalo physl- clans. If this were done it would obviate the rather delicate matter, in this case. of submitting bills which may become the subject of criticism nc matter what the size may be-"
 You see' interrupted Dr. Mynter. who was present, "If we submit small bills, there are many physicians who would declare that we were foolish and establishing bad precedent to put 1t mildly. If we submit large bills, the peo- pie of the country will criticise us. Con- gross should make an appropriation. Looking at the case from a purely busi= ness viewpoint, and eliminating all sem timent it must be apparent that the fact that the President was kept alive for more than a week prevented a financial panic in this country. That alone is worth considering"
 Neither physician. of course, would speak regarding a definite valuation of services as applied to any of the Pres ident's physicians.
 "Only one doctor, a New York man. has found any fault with us," Dr. Mynter added, "and we have heard from doc- tors in every civilized country on the globe through medical publications
 If the report is true that Senator Han- na will pay these bills, will you submit them to him?" was asked.
 q don't think Congress would like that" was Dr. Mann's reply, and pr. Mynter nodded assent to it
 'Then, as far as the position of tho local physicians is concerned, they will wait for possible action by congress be- fore doing anything?"
 "Yes. I think so. That seems to be the best thing to do,' said Dr. Mann. "The proper thing" commented pr. Myn- ter.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Buffalo Spe. New York Tribune.
 Interviews secured this evening from local physicians who attended President Mckinley in his last illness are authority for the assertion that no doctors bills for services then performed will be pre- sented just now. It was learned on ex- cellent authority that Senator Mark Han na gave directions to have all bills sub mitted 10 him so he personally could pay them. This, it is said, will not be done, as the physicians feel that Con gress would not approve.
 The local doctors are undecided as to what should be done. None have felt like taking the initiative, and thus far there has been no formal discussion of the subject of bills among them. As if by mutual consent the physicians have decided to await possible voluntary &C., tion by Congress. The local doctors who attended the President were Matthew D. Mann, Herman Mynter. John Parmenter, Roswell Park, Charles R. Stockton and Eugene Wasdin. Drs. Harvey R. Gay lord and Herman Matzlnger performed the autopsy. Dr. Mann, assisted by Drs. "AJhtCi dltu lile first operation on the President, but pr. Parmenter subsequently, had nothing to do with the case.
 When Dr. Wasdin was seen by the Tribune correspondent regarding the probable action of the physicians in the matter of submitting bills he said: "I have heard no discussion whatever on the subject except that 1t is likely no bills will be presented. Oh, no; do not know that this has been decided definite ly. mean simply, nothing has been said to me regarding it. At any rate, no bills will be presented just now; it is too soon after the funeral"
 Drs. Mann and Mynter were not so re- served. We really do not know just now what to do," said Dr. Mann. "The only precedent for a case of this kind is the Garfield case. In that instance Congress appropriated $10O,00O out of which the physicians were paid"
 If congress would appropriate simi- lar sum in this case would that be satis- factoy7" Dr. Mann was asked
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
Lives of Wild Animals.

In "Lives of the Hunted" Ernest Seton Thompson's new animal book (Scrib- ners), there is presented not only the counterpart of his other wonderful work Wild Animals I Have Known" but in some respects a better idea of dumb creation than any man living or dead has ever produced on similar subject. The author has already convinced us of his marvellous fidelity in initiating nature with the brush, and had also produced much in the way of studies of anim als, even before these two books appeared. Following so close (two years) upon his first great achievement, it is considered out of the ordinary entirely that another conspicuous success should come now. But he seems equal to almost anything in depicting the lives and characteristics of animals, so nothing he could do now would excite surprise, however much 1t would bring added delight.
 It can scarcely be said that in all es- sential features Lives of the Hunted" differ materially from ''Wild Animals I Have Known They are practically the continuation of the same line of stories and of such lovable style that one is fascinated as by a romance about a princess or king. All that Is ennobling in human achievement. in ambitious purpose or aim of incentive in man ap- pears under MT. Thompson's almost in spired communion with wild animals to have a counterpart in some creature of the forest about whom he writes.
 He has given a fame to "Lobo," the wolf, in his former book, as though his career were that of a knight of old, while in his last book he presents us with "Krag, the Kootenay Ram one of the most kingly animals ever described Added to the verdure description of ''Krag," and his magic career, MT. Thompson has drawn one picture of ''Krag" that is little short of a master piece. The wonderful ram is being pur- sued by a pack of wolves, and Krag, separated from his herd, is caught nap- ping as it were on the edge of cliff in the Rockies.
 As he stands there with only two feet of stone shelving on which to watch his approaching enemies, his poise is superb. His head is erect looking defiance, his forefoot uplifted like an arm. His eye glistens like an eagles, and his splendid horns curl into two ferocious engines of war. The wolves come rushing at him, and one by one he hupies them over the cliff to certain death below. The picture is the ultima thule of heoic action, and the drawing has never been surpassed by any artist.
 Words cannot tell all that is readable and valuable in Lives of the Hunted" The presentation is so altogether admira- ble that one falters in attempting to give even a synopsis. It must be read to be valued-understood. And once under stood these animal characters will live in the heart forever like the Little Ncll'' of Dickens or the Hamlet" of Shake speare.
 All that Is true of human emotions, love, hatred. sympathy, deceit, tender
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
PYTHON AND ALLIGATOR.
Reptile at Central Park Makes a Meal
 of Captive Companion.

New York, November 17.-The largest of the three pythons in the Central park menagerie felt hungry early this morn ing. Uncoiling itself from around the monkey house, it crawled over toward the tank of water, where three young alligators were lying asleep. and swallow ed the largest che, which measured two feet eight inches. The snake was eight feet long. The swallowing process is supposed to have taken about an hour.
 Jake Cook, the keeper of the monkey house, entered the building as the snake was completing his meal He reached the cage in time to see the alligator tail twitching as it disappeared from view. The keeper knew that he could not rescue the victim without damage to the python and pythcns are more valua- ble than alligators, so he notified Super intendent Smith of the menagerie. Smith ordered the other two alligators taken from the cage, lest the snake swallow them also. The python evidently did not consider one alligator sufficient for meal, for he slid into the water tank at frequent intervals today and searched about for the others he had previously seen there When the snake stretched itself on the floor there was an apparent bulge in its middle, and :he outlines of the alligator could be seen plainly.
 Superintendent Smith said that the py- thon would have it's strange meal dlgested in about a week witf out any bad conse- ouences. He was surprised at it's con- duct as the two species or reptiles live in peace with each other in wild state, and that was why he had put them in the same cage.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
TIME LONG PAST.

By Percy Bysshe Shelley. Like the ghost of a dear friend dead
 Is Time long past. A tone which is now forever fled, A hope which is now forever past. A love so sweet it could not dast,
 Was Time long past. There were sweet dreams in the night
 Was Time long past. And, was it sadness or delight, Each day shadow onward cast Which made us wish it yet might last
 Was Time long past. There is regret. almost remorse.
 Was Time long past. Iris like q childs beloved corse A father watches, till at last Beauty is like remembrance cast
 Was Time long past.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

From the Wall Street Journal.
 A great deal has been said this year in regard to the increased value of railway and industrial securities growing out of the prosperity of business reflected in increased earnings and profits. Much of what has been said has been true. Values have increased; railway earnings have increased this year an average of about 10 per cent. over last year. and this coun- try Is today the exception of the world in showing high prices for commodities and an active demand for most lines of goods.
 An impression prevails that because there has been comparatively small amount of competitive railroad building in recent years the supply of railway stocks has not greatly increased. It would probably be admitted in an off, hand way that there had been some in crease in railway bonds, representing ad- ditions of property and a comparatively large creation of industrial stocks, but that, on the whole, it was doubtful whether the creation of securities had kept pace with the increase in the invest ment fund.
 In order to examine this question lit tie we have compiled the stocks and bonds listed on the New York stock ex- change from January 1, 1900, to October 31, 1901, a period of one year and ten months. We find that these Hstings amount to the following extraor dinary totals:
 Bonds listed in p months. ... .S1 535, 347, 600 Stocks listed in same time. =. 3006, 485, 450
 These figures require some explana- tions. In a number of cases they include securities listed after reorganization taking the place of old stocks or bonds. In some cases they reflect transfers from the unlisted to the listed department. Two or three large items represent ex- change of securities, and two are i'm portant Implications. The certificates of deposit against seven steel companies amounted to $457,o7O,2O0 These certifi- cates, however, subsequently, gave place to the stock of the United States Steel Corporation but the use of the certificates added $45IoOoOOO to the list. A similar result occurred in the case of Burlington and Quincy certificates of deposit. amounting to s1O9,OOO, ,OOO These took the place of the stocks, but served to swell the total of listings without increasing the stock actually in existence. Various amounts can be deducted on these and similar grounds, but after making due all iowances, the total is enormous as re- fecting new securities brought out in less than two years.
 In order to show the additions to stocks and bonds by some of the more promi- nent companies we have compiled the table following:
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
WOOD REACHES CUBA.
Was Received With Much Honor by
 Governor of Jamiaca.

Santiago de Cuba, November 17.-Gov- ernor General Wood and his party return ed tonight from Jamaica on the govern ment yacht Kanawha
 While at Kingston the governor gener- al was received with much honor by the governor of Jamaica. Sir Augustus Hem ming, and the military officers, and he remained day longer than he had orig inally intended in consequence of the brilliant social functions.
 Tomorrow night General Wood will probably go to Guantanamo to inspect the troops.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 Any man can stay single until some woman makes up her mind she is going to have him.
 Sell the average man grief with a label of joy on it and he'd be just as happy as if he got the real thing.
 It takes cold, hard nerve for a man to sit up in his club and brag that his wife is president of club with some Greek or Latin name.
 It's funny, but the girl who would mar " drunkard to reform him would never think of trying to make ruffles out of barbc5 wirn-
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

ness or treachery. Is depicted in these animals and they are made to dwell with us. They cannot be disassociated from our lives. The moral effect of such a book is obvious, and it should have great and lasting sale It Is one of the American classics and deservedly so.
 CHARLES THOMAS LOGAN.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
Much Moisture Needed.

The deficiency in rainfall since Au- gust is considerable, and autumn rains are needed to start fall sown oats and wheat, as well as turnips and fall pastures. The rainfall since August has been a full third below normal throughout Alabama. This has facili- tated cotton picking and the digging of sweet potatoes, but it has hindered agricultural work as to crops sown for next years use. However a general rain or two in the next thirty days will put the soil in good condition.
 Each year the precipitation ap- breaches normal, and when one month is unusually dry it is a good indica- tion that rain clouds will be formed for use in the next month. The varia- tion in the rainfall of a year is usual ly in the neighborhood of normality, and the year 1901 will doubtless show the customary record in that respect.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
THE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.
from the Montevallo Sentinel.

From the Montevallo Sentinel.
 All honor to Chairman Underwood and the able men on his committee for their excellent management of the campaign. Theirs was a righteous cause and they won out, although opposed on every hand by chicanery and trickery.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Wills in New York are going out of fashion. The law of distribution is better and juster than the average will, and it cannot be contested or scandaliZed.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
Making No Useless Exertion.
Chicago Tribune,

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Smooth Stranger-Beg pardon for troub- ling you, sir. but may I ask if you are carrying all the life insurance you want?
 Fweddy Qanguidly to valet)-Williams, am I cawwying all the aee insuwance want?
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Frank James is going on the stage. He always was stage-struck, or at least the particular stage in a given event in his lI1e was.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Alabama is the first State to put legislative sessions and governors four years apart. Any other State would do likewise If it had to stand book-trust legislatures.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

The young men who watched with their best girls for the shooting stars were prepared to take kiss for each star that shot across the blue.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Seth Lows mail is now 800 tele- grams and 1900 letters day. The pie brigade has an eye single to the A. 900 places he is expected to hand out.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Presidents and crowned heads are to fare alike at King Edwards corona tion services. This is a rude blow to absolutism.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Senator Lodge is not President Roosevelt's college chum, for he was ground out nine years before.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Winter is reported from the snow belt, and even in this sunny section there is late fall weather.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

The Sultan does not invite any more lessons in international politics, hay ing enough at present.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

President Roosevelt is vice-presi- dent of the Long Island Bible society.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
From the Ensley Herald.

The work of Hon. Oscar W. Underwood as chairman of the Democratic State campaign committee in favor of ratifica- ton has won for him the friendship and high esteem of the white people through. out the commonwealth.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

President Schwab's salary is but the paltry sum of $225,O00 all of which consists of fees except S100,0O0.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Sarah Grand has come over the sea to proclaim the theory that the way to subdue "mere men" is by the din ner route. She is eminently sound. The ill-fed man is uncomfortable.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

The leonid show was not postponed on account of the weather. It is not that kind of a show.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

MT. Carnegie might unload some of his disgrace on the deserving poor at Christmas time.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

When there is good sleighing in Syracuse and other central New York cities, winter may be said to have fully arrived, and the fear up there is that it has come to stay a long while.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

When Kansas wants a lot of fos sils she sends an order to Kansas.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Wills and widows are the chief out come of Ed. Stokes exit from this world
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

w The royal family in China forages H. as it advances towards Pekin.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

President Roosevelt's No" Is as potent as his backbone is stiff.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

MT. Carnegie receives 300 begging letters a day.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18
THE NEW CONSTITUTION

Florence Times: The desirable thing for us Democrats to do is to pull our selves together and to remain a joyous and happy family.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

~ReOrBanlZeu- -rOdu.
 It will be observed that some large amounts are prefixed by star. Where this occurs. it means that the stocks were created in congratulations. but came upon the official list since January l, 1900. This accounts for large part of the stock listed by Baltimore and Ohio. Wisconsin Central Wheeling and Lake Erie. Chica- go and Alton. Northern Pacific and Kan sas City Southern. In giving the increase in bonds listed we have put opposite the name the bonds of roads in that system. For instance, most of the Missouri Paci- fic bonds were Iron Mountein refunding bonds and those issued for the purchase of Texas Pacific sece nds.
 The Union Pacific bonds rer resent chiefly the convertible bond issue South ern Railway bonds cover several proper ties acquired within recent years. New
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Greensboro watchman: Those who op- posed the ratification of the new con- stitution have gone way back and taken seat. in order that they may shed tears freely and unobserved.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Southern Star; The Democratic party is doubly pledged that no white man will be disfranchised under the new constitu- tion. That these pledges will be carried out to the letter we haven't the slight est doubt
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Southern Star: We are certain that the registrars to be appointed for Dale county will be men of the highest char acter. and who will do their duty faith fully, and who will register all of the white nen now entitled to vote.
The age-herald., 1901-11-18

Morgan Enterprise: The new consti- tuition is ratified! The people have spoken in favor of white supremacy and purity of ballot! We hope and believe that the cry of election frauds will cease. No more buying and selling of votesi No more manipulations of the election re- turns by the ins to keep the outs out! This is what has been promised. Now for a verification of that promise. We believe it will be kept Let us all re- joice in this hope.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-04

OUR'own Cholly Towne appears tc
be the only man in Minnesota who
mourns because Aggy has been cap
tured. He says the occurrence was an
outrage and a disgrace to the Aneri-
can republic. OF course it was What
are the aunties to do now? Aguinaldo
is prisoner and the Philippine war
seems to be rapidly nearing an end,
despite the encouragement of the
American Tagals.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-04

FUNSTON captured Aggy- after a
hard hike through Luzon and the reg.
ular army officers enjoying soft snaps
in Washington Immediately took up
the cudgels to belittle the affair. The
pink tea hero, Gen. Corbin, even went
so far as to say it was beneath a gener-
ais dignity, being simply the work of
a scout. A few more scouts in the reg
ular army and few less dudes would
be change which the people would
welcome.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-04

THERE is talk already of having for
the presidential pair in 1904 the siren
uous young men, Roosevelt and Fun.
ston. One is the hero of Cuba and the
other of the Philippines. If they
should be chosen to lead the Republic
can forces and retain their present
popularity the Democrats could save
time by passing up their conventions.
However it is several days yet before
the nominations will be made and we
will wait. Remem bering the fall OF
several of the popular idols the people
will not hurry in making their choice.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-04

ARMY frauds are said to have been
discovered in the Philippines, the com.
missary department being charged
with crookedness. A full examination
OF the affairs of this departments should
be made at once and if the charges are
-baseless, the stigma attached to sey.
eral officers will be removed. Il the
charges are found to be true no punish.
ment is too severe. Any man, who
will steal the rationss of the rank and
file, is too mean to associate with his
fellow man.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-04

Now the aunties want Emilio Aguin-
aldo sent to this country in order that
he may lecture on the Philippine stu
alton at so much per. This govern
ment may have acquired leprosy and
countless other diseases, worthless
islands and a white elephant during
the Philippine war, but we will forgive
the administration if it spares US from
this latest threatened disaster,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-04

:, IF Senator Young's bill becomes a
law there is trouble ahead for the: <fu-
sionists. It provides that candidates
for election may run on only one ticket.
If candidate is nominated by more
than one party he must decide which
party he will represent officially. If
he makes no choice the auditor is to
make it for him. Z.