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The age-herald., 1901-03-30
To Beat the Lottery.

A party of men about town have formed an organization with the avowed purpose of getting the best of a for eign lottery company. There are about thirty persons in the club and on every Friday each member puts up" twenty five cents and tickets are bought for that week This is kept up for four weeks un- til the drawing comes off in Mexico If either of the numerous tickets strikes the capital or an approximation prize, the gross income Is divided equally among the members. It is argued that by this pro- cess each member will in all proba bility break even" on the deal, and have a good chance at the capital prize of Sl5,0oO The success of the scheme has not been chronicled.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
GOV. ODELL HAS BEEN
 WISER THAN EASY BOSS

obey the mandates of the boss The be- lief exists that with his hold on the Re- publicans of New York, due not only to his position as Governor, but also to his close connection with the organizat ton, and the clements, he will attract to him. self by his Independent stand. Governor Odell has a bright political future be- fore him. They are rather inclined to think that MT. Platt's usefulness as par ty boss is nearly ended, because he has tackled" the man strongest with the organization, except himself, and because he has reached an age where little time remains for his political dictatorship.
 The fate of overnor Black is not for gotten, nor is MT. Platt's part in having Governor Roosevelt nominated for vice. president in order to get him out of the gubernatorial chair, but people generally think OdeIl has firmer hold on the or- ganization than Black ever had and there is no office of sufficient dignity to which Governor Odell could be transferred for the senior Senator's personal convenience, unless it be the United States senatorship which MT. Platt now holds. He might think this the way to be rid of Odell without breaking the organization, and it has often been said that MT. Platt did not care to be reelected Senator, and yet the elevation to the senatorship might be en- tirely to Governor Odells liking.
 The situation is an interesting one and is being watched with great interest, not only by the New Workers in Washington, but by politicians generally.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Cyclone Stories.

A farmer who lives eighteen miles east of Birmingham came in yesterday with a cyclone story. He says that around his yard is strewed a large number of slate and painted cypress shingles As there are no painted roofs in his vicinity he is sure the shingles were blown from Birmingham and were kept in the air by the terrific tornado until it had spent it's force in the hills near his home. No one uttered word until a man in the back ground quietly came forward with the in- formation that a sixty-foot we'll had been blown up in his neighborhood and when he left for the city a number of carpen- ters were at work saving postholes from the uprooted cavity. Without a murmur the crowd dispersed
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
ASHES OF GLORY,

By A. J. Requier Fold up the gorgeous silken sun. By bleeding martyrs blest, And heap the laurels it has won Above it's place of rest. No trumpets note need harshly blare- No drum funeral roll Nor trailing sables drape the bier That frees a dauntless soul. It lived with Lee. and decked his brow From Fate's imperial Palm: It sleeps the sleep of Jackson, now AS spotless and as calm. It was outnumbered, not outdone; And they shall, shuddering. tell Who struck the blow, its latest gun Flashed ruin as 1t fell. Sleep. shrouded Ensign! not the breeze That smote the victor tar With death across the heaving seas Of fiery Trafalgar; Nor Arthur's Knights. amid the gloom Their knightly deeds have starred: Nor Gallie Henry's matchless plume, Nor peerless born Bayard Not all that antique fables feign, And Orient dreams disgorge; Nor yet the Silver Cross of Spain. The Lion of St. George
 :. Can bid thee pale. Proud emblem, still Thy crimson glory shines Beyond the heightened shades that fill Their proudest kingly lines Sleep in thine own historic night And be thy blazoned scroll; A warriors banner takes its flight To greet a warriors soul
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
SPEED AND ENDURANCE OF DOGS
Fro1 the New York Sun.


 Dogs and wild animals of the same fam fly are remarkable for their quickness and staying powers In running, as every one knows. A fox terrier, for example, will follow his masters carriage for hours with no signs of fatigue. Wolves will travel sixty miles in a night. Nansen saw Arctic foxes on the ice nearly five hun dred miles from land, and found their tracks in the snow on the parallel of S5 degrees north. Eskimo dogs can travel forty-five miles in five hours, according to Hayes, who recites that he once drove his dog team seven miles in half an hour. A Siberian dog, on good ice, will draw about eighty pounds; our ordinary dogs, at full speed, run at the rate of thirty three to forty-nine feet per second; set- ters and pointers about eighteen and one half to twenty-one and seven-tenths miles per hour, and they can maintain this speed for two or even three hours.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
STREET CAR CONSOLIDATION,
The Two Companies in Chattanooga
 Merged Into One.

Chattanooga, Tenn, March 29-The Chattanooga Electric Railway Company today paid off $25O,OOO of its bonded in- debtedness. A paper was filed in the County registers office which is the re- lease, cancellation and complete disposi- tion of $250,000 outstanding bonded indebt- edness of this road.
 This means the consolidation of this railway line with that of the Chattanooga Rapid Transit Company. It Is understood the consolidation has been agreed upon and that it will be officially announced within the next three days. These bonds which were paid today did not expire un- til February 1909. They were issued on February l. 1889. The Union Trust Com pany of Philadelphia Is the trustee of the bondholders, who are scattered throughout the east. The negotiations were conducted by these gentlemen, who today released the bonds.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
LATEST IN CLUBS.

Salem Letter in Chicago Post.
 Noting the reproach that we need a few more clubs in Massachusetts, we are preparing to fill a long felt want by or- ganzing the Society of Colonial Witches, to be composed of a select few of the very best people in whose patrician veins flows the blood of the martyrs of Gallows Hill and their associates. A Colonial Witch may be also a Colonial Dame, but it does not follow that a Colonial Dame may be a Colonial Witch. Not any of your new fangled, modern pretenders for us. Two hundred years will be the limit, and a woman who cannot show papers as far back as 1895 will not be permitted to ride the broomstick
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Naval Appointments.

Washington, March 29-The President today made the following appointments in the navy:
 Edwin M. Shepard, to the rear admiral i: Kossuth Miles, to be commander; Rich ard M. Hughes, to be lieutenant-com- mander
 To be assistant naval constructors, with the rank of lieutenant, junior grade: Guy A. Bissett, John E. Bailey and Henry M Gleason.
 Joseph Evans Venable. to be warrant machinist
 Allen E. Peck, to be assistant surgeon. with the rank of lieutenant, junior giauu.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Oil as a Dust Settler.

T have noticed in the Age-Herald from time to time references to the dust evil which inhabits the streets of Birming- ham, said J. W. Davis of the Alabama oil Company. who was standing in front of his office looking at a spot of hard, | crusty earth which was saturated with oil. "This spot" continued MT Davis, lis where the oil has leaked out of cars l which were being unloaded. It's been there a year and I dare say there will never be any dust from that spot. There is another spot in the yard which is hard and firm where oil was split eight years ago.
 Judging from my own experience with oil, I would say that if the people of Birmingham want to get rid of the dust forever, all they have to do is to sprinkle the streets with it. This is quite prac- tical and feasible. provided the oil can be | obtained cheap enough. It is already in operation in Los Angeles. and if any one is skcptical about it. all they have to do is to write to the Mayor of that city and ask for information. The Pennsyl- vania Railroad also sprinkles it on it's road to lay the dust If the streets of Birmingham were sprinkled with it once a week for several weeks. there would be no more dust in the city for a long time And an occasional sprinkling now and then would keep it down always
 "Of course oil has two advantages over water as a dust settler. Water evapor- ates in a few minutes, while oil does not. Then the oil being sticky collects and holds the dust It is not objectionable. The crossings could be left clean so that ladies would have no complaint to make, and the odor disappears in about twenty four hours.
 What about the cost?' MT. Davis was asked.
 That Is the main question" he replied "Oil such as I handle is too expensive There is an oil found in Texas called Beaumont oil, which has practically no value, due to the fact that 1t cannot be refined. If this could be obtained it would be just the thing for street sprinkling You might call Mayor Drennen's atten- ton to It. Something must be done this summer to keep down the dust"
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Water Works for centervlIle.

From the Centerville Press
 Mir. Robert Vance returned from Birm- ingham last Saturday, where he went to purchase pump, dynamo, piping and other machinery for his water and electric light plant that he is to erect in Centre vile. All the machinery has been pur- chased. and work will be commenced on the plant at once The enterprise shown by Mir. Vance in spending thousands of dollars in building up and improving the town should be appreciated by the citi- zens and they should give him every encouragement possible by giving him all their patronage. There are a few men who have been failures themselves and are ready to predict disaster.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
WAIT TILL WARM WEATHER.

From the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette.
 The mems shirt waist fad was of few days and full of trouble. The shirt waist season Is again drawing. near, but from New York comes the announcement that no more of these waists are being made for men. The monopoly of cool appear ance is to be restored to the matrons and maids and men will lhave to content them selves with the oldtime neglge or suffer from the heat. Of course, the masculine 2 shirt waists left over from last summer and those that were washed and put away for futrue use will be seen occasionally during the coming season, but the fad has abdicated after a very brief reign.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Takinn No Risk.
From the Stevenson Chronicle.

From the Stevenson Chronicle.
 Much is being said just now all over the State, by the press, in regard to the constitutional convention. We have only this to say: The Democratic party start ed this move It cannot help but be party matter. If held it will be held by Democrats. We are with the party in it's organized capacity, and for the conyen- ton. Will support the ticket from start to finish, and urge all Democrats to do likewise It Is composed of true and tried Democrats that have the best interests of the people at heart, There is no risk to run as the promulgation is to be noted after framed.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Famous Case s."l Unsettled.

Dallas, Tex, March 29.-The jury in the Hayden-Cranfll case, after having been locked up six days. were discharged at noon, being unable to agree. This is the famous case of the Texas Baptist organ ization in which Rev Hayden sues Rev. Cranfill ct al. for S10O,OC0 damages for being denied delegates seat in the Bap- tist state convention. At the former trial Hayden was awarded a s300o0 judgment but the higher court reversed the yer dict.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30

The displacement for the whole number of vessels is 512,000 tons for Russia and 239,00O for Japan, but Rus sia has a relatively larger number of old ships, and after allowance is made for ago and deterioration the fighting weight is adjusted to 397,O tons for RuGsia and 211 ,00O tons for Japan. Again, in considering the classes of ooats, it should be remembered that the large new battleships far outrank all others. Of these Russia has II and Japan 6, built or projected since 1895.
 In the matter of armament Russia has . distinction not only over Japan, but over all other powers. Her ships arc tho most numerously armed but it is to be noted also that the appar. ent superiority comes from the ex, ccssiye employment of very small light. quick-fring and machine guns. Of Brecchloaders Russia has 393, Ja- pan, no; torpedo tubes, Russia 625, Japan 314. A table of the quick-firing guns reads:
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Great Sportsman.
-op RpdeCtor

From the Chiffon Reflector.
 Last Tuesday Dr. A. B. Claughton kill ed two fine gobblers at one shot, and Fri day morning he killed two three-year-old gobblers at one shot that weighed forty three pounds. This makes twenty-four that he has killed in a year. We doubt whether there is a huntsman in Alabama that can make as good showing as this, and the doctor only has to go about one and a half miles, He could have killed the third gobbler Friday, but would not do so because he had as much as he could bring home. He has recently kill ed eight gobblers in four shots. Since the above was written he has killed an- other three-year-old.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Horsemen's Meeting Postponed.

Memphis Tenn, March 29.-The meet was postponed until Tuesday or Wednes- day of next week. The horsemen have signed petition and forwarded 1t to the Jockey Club for consideration at it's meeting in Chicago on Monday, asking that the outlaw rule be rescinded. To- nights meeting was postponed pending action by the Western Jockey Club.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Asks for No Outside Aid.

From the Eufaula Times.
 Birmingham, although badly stricken, asked for no out side aid to help relieve the sufferers of the storm disaster. The citizens nobly responded to the cry of distress and prompt relief to the distress was given. The amount of the fund rais- ed has reached away into the thousands and still more is being subscribed by the citizens.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
nomesflc Consumption Heavy.

All are surprised at the immense domestic consumption of iron, wll.ch is at the rate of about 15,000,000 tons a year. The New York Mail and Ex. press thus explains one feature of this home demand: An element which lends steadiness and strength to the iron and steel industries is to be found in the extensive projects of railroad construction now in progress or to be undertaken during the present year. These. according to the Railway Age, involve the building of 5900 miles of new road, for which contracts havo already been awarded, and there are additional enterprises under consid- eration that would increase the total to S200 miles. The rails for these lines, together with the iron and steel required for other features of construc- llon and equipment, will make a sub stantial draft on the years output, the effect of which will undoubtedly be to add tone and firmness to the market"
 The truth is, this is a great country, and when every part of it is full of activity and prosperity the consump- tion of iron is enormous. It is this consumption that gives strength to the iron market at present, for export orders are few and far between.
 The domestic demand promises to last until export orders come in. Alto gether the iron market has a promis- ing appearance, and unless the pro duction goes beyond 15,000,000 tons no great accumulation of iron will be apt to occur Lower prices would at any rate be met half way by export orders.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Ordered to Tien Tsin.

Shanghai March 29.-A regiment of Sikhs, with eight machine guns and some field guns. has been ordered to Tien Tsin to strengthen the guards along the Shan Hai Kuan Pekin Railroad.
 The Chinese officials of the province of Chekiang, without pressure from for- eigners, have indemnif1ed the native con- verts within their Jurisdiction for losses sustained as result of anti-Christian riots
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Fire in Baltimore.

Baltimore, March 2a.-Fire damaged the Augusta Hotel, Hampton. to the extent of 5000 today. the loss being confined chif1y to the furniture and fixtures. The house was well filled with guests, all of whom escaped without injury, but several lost all of their belongings. The blaze started in the dry goods store of Mrs. c. W. Betts, on the ground floor of the building. The loss is covered by insur- ance.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Noble and Generous Manner.

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 The citizens of Birmingham are taking care of their storm sufferers in a noble and generous manner. Big Birmingham is no longer Bad Birmingham when her citizens are in distress. Her generosity and thoughtfulness has been demonstrat- ed in a thousand ways where her own citizens were concerned.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
GOOD WISHES.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 Lieut.. Richmond Pearson Hobson, hero of the Merrimac incident-and other in cdents-is to be married soon to an esti- nable lady of New York. The engage ment has been publicly announced It is well. The American people will join in congratulations and good wishes.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Rnphaers prophecies for this day, Saturday. March 30, 1901:
 "A most unfortunate day; do not quar- rel"
 Thou wilt experience law, changes and an unsettled and uncomfortable year. Those in employ should be very care- full"
 "A child born on this day will be rash, headstrong, always ready for quarrel, but not fortunate in business.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30

The Shelby Chronicle of Columbiana This is quite an improvement and the Chronicle is to be congratulated on the success that enabled it to discard the patent side.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Fruit Not Damaged.

From the Gadsden Times-News.
 The fruit up to this time has not been damaged in the least but prospects for a very large yield were never brighter than at present The fruit is in no danger un- less the weather develops into a freeze, when it would be in great danger. Peach orchards and strawberry fields are in bloom now, and all the reports up to the present time are very flattering.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30

The total armament for the two navies is: Russia, 3607; Japan, 1592.
 Russia has the most ships and the most guns, but she cannot place all these in the Pacific. All distances are in Japan's favor there. The chances are that the Japanese ships are in the better condition, and would be the bet ter handled in war, and it by no means follows that Russia would be supreme in the Pacific if war should come. On land she would be outnumbered, and this is why she will probably relax for the present her hold on Manchuria. Her claims there will be asserted and maintained later on. If Japan should seize at once Korea the inevitable con test would be quickly decided.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Must Continue to Advertise.
From the Baldwin Times.

From the Baldwin Times.
 No establishment can long continue to do business on the strength of former prominence, says a persistent newspaper advertiser. In every growing community the population Is constantly changing old citizens dying or retiring to private life, while new men are coming to the front The public has a short memory. With new establishments as well as old show daily enterprise, people cannot keep in mind business houses that have ceased to advertise.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Hanna's New York Deal.

Cleveland O.. March 29.-D. R. Hanna son of Senator Hanna, today denied the report that the recent conference be- etween his father and J. P. Morgan in New York was for the purpose of placing the vessel and mining properties of the United States Steel Corporation under the management of the firm of M. A. HanEa & Co.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
nayies of Russia and Janan,

As a display, l. not a contest, of force by Russia and Japan in the Pa citic seems inevitable, it becomes in. teresting to know how they stand rela- lively.
 Russia has the most ships. ranking next to France, or third in the list. MT. Schooling in the Fortnightly Re view presents this table:
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Mountains Give No Protection

From the Tuscaloosa Dispatch.
 Although Birmingham is located in the valley and hedged in on all sides by mountains, is was not storm proof. The cyclone that visited this district on last Monday is conclusive that the wind IS no respecter of localities.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Large Disbursement for Schools.

From the Florence Herald.
 The constitutional campaign is now on and the question of convention or no con- vention will be left to the people. There is no valid excuse for not having con- vention unless one wants to stand still or go backward The measure is a Demo- cratic party principle and will be passed in the State in spite of any local County opposition. Why not fall in line and give it a hearty support?
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Dull in Social Affairs.

From the Dothan wiregrass slftings.
 The Siftings admits that it is bit dull in social affairs, but we are assured that a real Tuesday Evening Club exists in Dothan.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Corn Planting Has Begun.

From the Prattville Progress.
 Corn planting has been going on for the past week or two and it is hoped that an abundance will be made to meet all home requirements and leave some to spare.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Wonderfully ReeuperatIve City.

From the Anniston Hot Blast.
 Birmingham announces that she is able to take care of her own people disabled by the storm. Birmingham is wonder fully recuperative city.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
That Corn Corner.

Chicago March 29-It was reported that the corn Phillips sold at the start was bought in by brokers acting for him in pursuance of an attempt to further strengthen his hold on the market by shaking out weak holders.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Best Daily In the South.

From the Baldwin Times.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald has re- gently put in a fine new press, and is now printing one of the best daily newspa- pers in the south.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30

The Czar seems to have been bluffed out of Manchuria, but all signs fail in China. and it is too early yet to do any growing over door that may not be even ajar.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30

The Duke of Marlborough, instead of the Duke of Manchester, has been se- lected to startle President Mckinley with the official news of King Edwards accession.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
Schooner LuIie L. Pollard.

Fernandina, Fla, March 29.-The mas- ter of the yacht Mermaid reports speak ing to the schooner Lulie |. Pollard on the 26th, eight miles north of Fowley Rock, twenty days out from Philadelphia for Mexico. She asked to be reported
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
A Democratic Measure !.

From the Huntsville Democrat
 Three hundred thousand dollars, the amount the state treasurer is now send ing out over the state. is the largest quar- terly amount ever sent out in Alabama to apply to the free public schools.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30
WITH THE EDITORS OF
 THE STATE PRESS
Wartime Habits.

From the Dothan Wiregrass siftings
 And the big dailies got on their old wartime" habits in reporting the Bir- mingham disaster
The age-herald., 1901-03-30

In Nebraska Republican circles this sign has been hung up: "Only bankers need apply" Even railroad lawyers are no longer wanted.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30

The Spanish war claims commission has rented a house and settled down for life to consider the $20 ,O00 of claims arising out of the war in Cuba.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30

Web. Davis $1SO,O00 book, like VII lie Astor's, is withheld from the Amer ican public.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30

James Hamilton Lewis gravely an nounces that he is a candidate for President in 1904. So, no doubt, is MT. P. Grove.
The age-herald., 1901-03-30

The Czar and the Kansas saloonist feel like swapping places, and each would think he had outdone the other in the trade.