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The age-herald., 1901-04-02
April Fool Joke.

Yesterday was April Fools Day, and number of the unwary in Birmingham were caught off their guard The passen- ger agents in the city were the especial targets of the practical joker, and some of them made trips to the suburban towns and to different places in the city. One agent started to New Orleans to look af- ter several tourists who were reported to be contemplating a trip across the continent but he was informed at the train when ready to leave town that the telegram handed him early in the day was a flake" perpetrated upon him for the purpose of having fun.
 W. D. Hammett, the travelling passen- ger agent of the Central of Georgia at this place. was told that party of stu dents at Howard College were going to Savannah, and that the agent of anoth- CT line had already gone to East Lake to get the business for his line. MT. Ham, melt caught the next electric car for East Lake and after a walk from College Station to Howard College, something over half a mile, discovered that it was all joke, Coffee Jackson had private in- formation that ten Italian laborers at Bessemer were going to New York, and he immediately started out to corral them for his line. He was in the act of get ting upon the Bessemer dummy when it dawned upon him that it was the first day of April, whereupon he returned to his of- fee in First avenue.
 John c. Lqsk. travelling passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern, received a telephone message purporting to come from the clerk at the Florence Hotel, stating that several persons stop afternoon for New York, and he hurried to the hotel to get In a word with them Needless to say. the clerk knew nothing of the matter. and Mir. Lusk, somewhat chagrined at his own gullibility, returned to his office.
 Charlton H. Morgan, travelling passen- ger agent of the Texas and Pacific ever alive to the interests of the company he represents, received a telegram dated New Orleans, stating that a large party of tourists in that city would start in a few days for the Pacific coast, and he made preparations to go to New Orleans last night to see them When the Ala bama Great Southern train for New Or leans arrived about 10 o'clock last night he was at the passenger station with his grip read to make the trip A number of
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

to get a horse that would re-establish his superiority. He was being shown over a stud and had already been past a long string of the victories they had won. Then he was taken through a long line of young horses with their records on the stall and the victories they had won Then he was taken through a long line of young horses with their pedigrees from which the dealer was proving what they were going to do when tey got on the tracks. The old gentleman, wiping his forehead for 1t was a bod day-suddenly turned to the dealer and said:
 Look here, stranger, you've shown you 'goingto-bees.' but what I am hero yourf 'goingto- bees,' but what I am here for is an 'iser.'
 "If man would eat, he must work A life of elegant leisure is the life of an un- worthy citizen. The republic does not owe him living; it is he who owes the republic life of usefulness. Such is the republican, idea. Triumphant Demo ocracy.
 Tn looking back you never feel that upon any occasion you have acted too generously but you often regret that you
 did not give enough. An American Four-in- Hand in Britain
 Among the saddest of all spectacles to me is that of an elderly man occu- pying his last years grasping for more dollars. An American Four-inHand in Britain.
 ''The monarchist boasts more bay onets the Republican more books. ."-The Triumphant Democracy.
 There are thousand heroines in the world today for every one any preceding age has produced. d.'-Triumphant Democ- racy.
 Put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that asket."-Curry Insti- ute address, 1885.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
GOSSIP CONCERNING PoPEs.

From the London Chronicle.
 On March Pope Leo XIII, who was born in 1910, entered upon his ninety-sec- ond year Of all the bishops of Rome for St. Peter and his immediate success sors can hardly be styled popes, he in point of age, is far and away the first Of the 262 occupants of the chair of St Peter though there are at least a score of well authenticated octogeparians, he Is the only nonagenarlan of that number. Though he has broken the record in point of years of life, 1t seems an impossibility that he should break it in length of office, for his immediate predecessor, Pic Mono. reigned for over one and thirty years, and the present Pope has something like eight years before he will have been su- preme Pontiff as long as that A cen tenarian Pope would indeed be a wonder of the world
 The Thirteen Club might claim the Pope for one of themselves. When he was elected men not so much past middle age now can remember how some of the superstitious faithful begged of him not to be the thirteenth Leo. During the last century, of the seven Popes four were Plus by title, two Leo, and one Gregory, and it was semi-off1cialy anonunced that when Cardinal Pecci was chosen Pope In 1878 he was to become Gregory XVII. But his Holiness defled augury and styled himself Leo XIII. There has been no nonagenarian soverign-for, after all, the Pope Is a sovereign-within the recollec- ton of man. The nearest approach was Kaiser Wilhelm l., the ''old' German Dm- peror, who died on March 9, 1888. just thirteen days before entering upon his ninetieth year. The two European rulers at present nearing the nineties are the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, who will be eighty-four next birthday. and the King of Denmark, eighty-two the Sth of next
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
Hotel Hillman.

"Work on the Hotel Hlllman is pro- gressing satisfactorily" said c. H. Nabb yesterday. "It will be completed in Sep tember, and will be opened to the public not later than October 1.
 "The building is to be six stories high. The bricklayers are already on the fourth story. The structure is to cost s2l5,ooo' and it Is to be furnished at a cost of ss5,- coo. It will be one of the best appointed hotels In the land. and will have many up-to-date features that some modern ho- tels lack"
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer R.pf1aers prophecies for this day, Tuesday, April 3. 1901:
 Very doubtful"
 Beware of loss through speculation, and keep thy money safe and tight; do not lend any money, nor yet stand secur- ity on any account, or heavy loss will follow; keep thy business well under con trol."
 "A child born on this day should keep in employ and not attempt anything on it's own account. If female, unlucky In marriage"
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
AN OLD WORD UNCOVERED.

From the Washington Post.
 The hurricane which played such havoc in Birmingham, Ala, the other day has shocked the esteemed Montgomery Adver- tiser into recollecting a long-unused and practically forgotten word. The Adver- tiser called it "A Desolatory Cyclone" Evidently the tornado stimulates archeo- logical research in Central Alabama.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
cADETSHlP FOR TITUS.
The Brave Boy Gets Appointment To
 West Point.

Washington April 1.-The President to- day appointed Calvin T. Titus to be a cadet at large at the United States Mili- tary Academy at West Point
 Titus was the first soldier to scale the wall at Pekin
 Adjutant- General Corbin today cabled General Macarthur at Manila to send young Titus home on the first available transport in order that he might stand his entrance examination to the academy
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
NEW RAILROAD.
Charter for Short Line Issued By Geor-
 gia Authorities.

Atlanta, Ga., April IA charter for the Jacksonville, St. Mary's and Jesup rail- road was issued today by Secretary Of State Cook The road is to extend from Jesup, Ga., to Jacksonville, Fla, dis tance of 100 miles. The capital stock is placed at $1OO,0o0. The incorporators are: w. H. Whalley, Burwell Atkinson. Sam c. Atkinson, w. T. Williams and w. A. Hawkins of Georgia; L. P. Joyce and J. c. Batcheller of North Carolina; J. F. Starke, Roland Woodward and pr. M. Baeur of Florida.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
Accident Proved Fatal.

Rockford, H., April 1-Jessie Elizabeth Forbes, daughter of A. D. Forbes. . prominent banker of this city, Is dead at Ell Paso. Tex, as a result of an injury received in a fall from her horse. Miss Forbes was writer of note. some of her juvenile stories being especially well known. She was 2s years of age.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
Paws To Be Honest.

New York, April 1.-Ross Raymond, alias Jaesm E. Sandys. former news paper man. who pleaded guilty last week of getting $20o fraudulently from Henry F. Clark, paying teller of the Lincoln National Bank. on January 2S last, was sentenced to four years in prison today.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Judge Taft is running for the White House, backed by the administration, and so is General Funston who does not need the help of the administra- tion.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

The Czar prefers college yelis and cane rushes to hazing of personal sort He thinks the students are too numerous, anyway.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Pa Zimmerman is preparing to pay for his daughters title, and it is plain it will cost all it is worth, even if Por- tia Knights claim be thrown out of court.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
Big Metropolitan Daily

From the Jacksonville Republican.
 The Age-Herald now begins to look like a big metropolitan daily. We are glad to see 1t prospering.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

As the Sultan says the finances of his government are in good condition, he should be requested by MT. J. Hay to forward that little bill.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
Maunificent Paper.

From the Sylacauga Enterprise.
 The Age-Herald of Sunday was a mag niflcent sheet, and fully comes up to the metropolitan dallies.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

There are some who think Governor Odelrs veto axe Is really Mrs. Nations hatchet, for the latter is now quies- oanf
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Aguinaldo evidently believes that and also everybody, including Funston.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

In Alabama and Arkansas school books are marked up from 35 to 200 per cent
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Aguinaldo Is said to enjoy the good clothes and comforts of captivity. He is sensible little brown man.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Alabama and Arkansas promise to go down in history as the two book trust States of the union.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Baron Schott von Schottenstein. who recently shot himself in Ulm, could not help 1t. He was named to do it.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Winslow and Atkinson should also be aske-l to surrender on the score that further opposition IS useless.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Edward Atkinson should be invited to take Aguinaldo's place. He is the next in spirit if not in rank.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Funston and Ode1l are now consid- cred the two bravest men in the Re- publican party.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

General Funston should beware of the magazine flend who has lured many noble men to destruction.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

How can Mrs. Nation be Kentuck ian, born and bred? It seems impos sible.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Mrs. Funston is at hand to keep off the over patriotic young women.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

The Rider and the Swimmer are both headed towards the Presidency in 1904
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Texas Is a gushing State-the great est gusher when it comes to oil that the world contains.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Lord Kitchener is invited to gaze on Funston and produce his equal.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Senator Tom Platt is saving wood and saying nothing.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

Aguinaldo stayed dead a year, but Funston resurrected him.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

D. A. Fitch and J. c. Little are the only authorized travelling representatives Of The Age Herald in Its circulating depart ment
The age-herald., 1901-04-02
THE AGE-HERALD.

Funston's fun has just begun.
The age-herald., 1901-04-02

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The age-herald., 1901-04-02

The Age-Herald Is the only news paper In Alabama printed every day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
.SEAMEN'S
WAGES ARE
REDUCED
Cut OF S. per Month Is Made Tor
Honolulu and Foreign Voyages

Adyicsa from Tacoma state that an
announcement Was made yesterday
BY representatives Of tho Sailors
the wages of all union sailors In the
Faclre trade have been reduced g.
a month. Tacoma branch OF the
union resolved telegram from the
San Francisco headquarters which
said that union wages for the Ha4
wailan Islands run had been lowered
from $40 60 fss a month. Wages for
foreign craft are also reduced from
So 10 So month
The reduction ia wages will 20
Into effect AZ once and means a nav-
Ina 10 arhipownrrs greatly lowering
the rate of expense ~ operating ves-
sells from Pacific ports. Evidently
the coass wages are 20 remain az $40
a m0nths as no mention II made OF
any action on that line.
The wages woer advanced some
time ago when sailors were desert
ms for Nome and Alaska 20 engage
in the hunt for gold. Nov. however.
men are 90 be had for IN. asking.
and the conditions are changed.
while some ~ the sailors protest
against the reduced rates. the ma
Jofity are satisfied The .htpownern
were surprised at tho action ns the
union. hut even union officials con
coed that II was demanded BY ex-
ietins conditions Thrr~ viii urfh-
ably be a protest against any re-
dnction OF coast wages from The
HAiiofp.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
SCHOOL BONDS
Election Tomorrow for Issuance Of
s275, 900 Of Securities

Between noon and 5 o'clock
tomorrow night the qualified voters
of Seattle viii signify by ballot
whether or not bonds in the sum. Of
t27b.0o0 shall be issued by the school
directors for the construction Of 10
more school buildings In this district.
The voting places VIII be located
the same as they were a. the recent
election for school directors, and all
who have registered this year are
qualified to vote.
Superintendent Cooper said this
morning: I'VE do need the proposed
Increase Tn our school facilities. The
attendance OF Seattle schools 'in-
creasss materially with every month.
The present school room IL greatly
inadequate and tends 90 handicap
work. I think there In no occasion
for speculation In regard TO the out
come Of the vote. Greater school
facilities are necessary, and | be-
lieve citizens will say no tomorrow"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
BLANCHE BATES
MAY MARRY

NEW YORK. Nov. ss.--Reporss
received In this city today indicate
THAT blanche Bates. the California
actress. who has been very ~ with
fever In Detroit hospital. ID rap
IDLY recovering and may be able 10
resume her stage work IA two or
three weeks.
Frank worthing. the Ensiinh actor
who last season supported Amelia
bingham IN THE Climbers" at the
Btjou and who IL we'll known on the
Pacific coast AZ tho leading man Of
the Frawley company when that or
kanlkatieu was ~ 10 prime at the
Columbia theatre. has visited Miss
hates frequently during her illness.
The report In abroad In theatrical
circles that Worthins and Miss Hasem
are 70 wed as soon AZ the lady fully
RECEIVERS from her present illnssa.
WofthlnE was very devoted 10 the
actress while she was here last sea-
son. Before opening her euccenAfui
season IN Under Two Flags at the
Garden theatre. Miss Rates and her
mother visited the beautiful Worth.
ina hcms In England. where they
were sths guests Of Worthia.s
mother.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
ALLEGED CONFESSION
CAUSES HER TO SMILE
Increasing Interest in the BONNIE Tra---The
Courtroom Packed

WARRINGTON. u. C.. Nov. r.
The court room al the BONNIE trial
was packed today. hair the audience
being women.
The detective who arrested Mrs
Isonlne and secured from her the 90
called confession. was shs principal
witness OF the morning session.
During his recital % the ''eonfas-
Sion Mrs. Henine looked hlm
straight in the eye and smiled all the
while.
There was an absolute hush an the
detective told Of how Mrs. BonlHs
described tho manner IN which Ayrxs
held her. q the discharge OF the pts.
toll. the susi OF blood over her shoui-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29

It's dictum 80 long as this doesn't
consravene the articles OF the Kan.
sas city platform.
BurIeson says this is not intended
TO perpetuats free silver as an issue,
hut Is only aimed at the Populis,s,
Socialists and half Republican,
who attend Democratic cauouses ba,
don't live up TO amy agreement there
ratified unleas IL pieases them.
pnrleson also will offer resolution
declaring q 20 be against tho inter-
est OF Democracy for Democrats TO
solici; patronage from the admins
tration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
SCENERY WENT
Heller SHELTER


A team az horses hitched 70 q
large transfer wagon. which was
besnx loaded with the scenery % the
urnu Comic Opera Company, ran
away this afternoon and smas he'd
several fine pieces Of scenery. The
horses started az the asastis thea
ter, ran down Third avenue TO Yes-
Ter way. where they turned and
were stopped at tn~ corner Of Sec
ossd avenue and Yxsi9F way. Frank
the relns and was only thrown from
bis seat ~ a sudden turn made by
the horses az this TING they wers
Esing stepped. Then the driver was
'hruwn y tn considerable force 10
= ground. lie sustained painful
injuries about the face and nosc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
Broke WAGON in Two

A collision which resulted diaas-
trously to one OF the participants,
occurred at II o'clock this morning.
between an express wagon driven
by M. G0odlick and a dray belong
ing 10 the Ll0yd's Transfer co. The
accident happened on First avenue
south near Yeeler way. The heavy
dray struck the expreas wagon.
which was loaded with castings. and
broke II In two parts. The fright
ened horse, with the fore wheels.
started down the street. but wae
stopped before he had gone far rhe
dray. after infiicting the damage.
proceeded on its way, leaving Inc
disc0naolate Mr.. 0oodlick saying.
He broke my wagon ia tyo.d
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29

A HAPPY WEDDING

Harvey u. Smith. OF Qulilayute.
and Misc Bertha NJ. Clark. Of Seattle.
were married at the home Of the
bride. So Seventh avenue south. yea
ferday hr Rev. r. w. Fletcher. A
large Number of relatives and frienda
Of the couple attended tho happy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
PERRY QUEENAN
NOW IN PORTLAND

Thos. Clancy today received a
telegram from Perry Qucenan In
which he states that he arrived In
Portland this morning 2ueenan
Gays ha will stay over night In that
city and witness the Mysterious
Billy" smfth-At NELL fight. and that
ne will arrive in Seattle tomorrow at
i2.4h Mr.. Clancy and a delegation
Of Seattle sporting men viii meet
Cases opponent al the depot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
WAITING ExPECTANTLY FOR RISE
OF THE CONGRESSIONAL CURTAIN
Republicans Will Reflect Speaker Henderson Without Opposition
Richardson Of Tennessee to Lead the Minority Caucuses
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Urged Not to Solicit
Patronage From the Administration

peciansly forward 20 the rise Of the
congressional curtain Monday.
Democrats and Republicans OF the
house are arriving In large numbers.
The Democratic House caucus be-
gins at II o'clock tomorrow morning
when Richardson. OF Tennessee. win
be hoaored with the leadership Of the
minority through the medium OF the
speakershIp nomination.
The caucus viii be asked TO con-
slider resolutions prepared by Busie-
son. Of Texas which win bind the
members OF the caucus 10 carry out
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
FEDERAL COURT.

In the federal court Judge Han
ford has adtudxed Gustav Werth a
bankrupt. upon hls own petition, and
referred the case 10 John r. Hoyt 10
ascertain th@ proper distribution OF
assets among creditors.
Judge Hartford also granted a
temporary restraining order aRalnsf
~. and X. Gottstein. and Levy and
spiegel 70 restrain them from levy
ing attachments or executions up
on the property of werth. The bar.
ties named have sued Werth in N.
=. commissioners court al Juneau
The Injunction issued 10 prevent
! them from obtaining advantage on
the other creditors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29

rowed him 90 shore. Assistance vac
at hand and the wounded man TAX
en- on a car 20 Madison street. There
the private ambulance conveyed him
first 10 police headquarters and then
10 Providence hospital.
TIE Woueos Fatal
DIR. Shaw az once made a surgical
examination which revealed the fact
that the wound was fatal. The
stomach and intesslnes are pierced
in over 50 places by the shot.
Crirpen lives with his mother and
two sisters at Flfty-ninfh avenue
north and First avenue. in Green
Lake. Hftehins also lives at Green
Lake.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
More improvement

The northeast corner OF Second
avenue and Spring street win soon
undergo considerable Improvement.
Captain Williams. of the steamer
Flyer, who owns tho property. has
leased IL for five years
The improvements win probably
consist 81 q new front and the ad.
ditlon Of smother story. and win cost
between 1900 and 5000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
LIBERALS OUSTED
Colon Is Again in Control Of the Forces Of
the Government

WASHINGTON, y. C., Nov. 2s.--
Capt. Perry Of the u. s. battIcship
Iowa cabled a. follows TO the navy
department this morning; Arrange
ments for the surrender today Of
Colon and the Liberal forces have
been completed"
while this news does not definite
~ indicate that hoatiiities viii cease
AZ any point save Colon, yet y n
an advantage TO have one terminal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
SAYS CUBA
is QUIET

NEW YORK. Nov. zs.--Gov. Gem
eral Wood, who arrived today from
Cuba, says matters are quiet on the
island and that preparations are be-
ing made for the elections in Feb
ruary.
Wood said he came 20 the United
States at the invitation OF the sec
rotary OF war 20 discuss the details
o. the preparations necessary for a
transfer OF the Cuban government
20 the Cuban people.
He thought this would be done in
May. He says he viii recommend
certain tariff concesaions 20 Cuhans.
especially In sugar and tobacco.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
Don't Believe In Hoodoos

The marriage license bureau Of m.
county auditors Office was ovst.
worked the first three days OF he
week, forty licenses being issued
one license was issued this morning
70 a gentleman 50 years old, who
was perhaps a little helated. or else
ne didn't believe In elther mascota
OF hoodoos. and thought Friday iust
as lucky a day for wedding a.
Thanksgiving.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
USING WRONG
SIZED PILES
Work on coiman Dock Stopped
by City Ordinance

Work was stopped on the new Col
man dock this morning by order OF
the authorities. This action was
taken because the piles used in It's
Construction were too small 20 salts
~ the requirements Of city ordin-
ance. which says that no piles
smaller than 10 inches IN diameter
shall be used. Some Of the tlmbers
being driven by the contractors were
evidently not more than inches
through az their base. The work
viii not be resumed until new piles
can be obtained.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-11-29
BUILDING Is CARS

Work II progressing satisfactorily
In the carpenter shops 0f the seat
tie Electric Co. and the big order
OF Is caal cars 70 be used IN haul
Ing coal from the eofapany's mines
Post street. THE ears are 10 con
tain double hopper and have a cap
acity % yoseoo pounds each. They
win be OF regulation elxe. about 30
feet In length
The trucks and wheels. ordered In
the East, are being put together here
IS fast ns they arrive. The ear bod
les are being made here In their en-
tsfety