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The age-herald., 1901-12-12
Afr. undprwood,s Removal.

Speaker Henderson and the trusts and the Republican majority woke when Congress assembled to find that something must be done in the make up of the ways and means committee. It stood ten Republicans and seven Democrats, and all had been reelected, and there was no vacancy that could be manipulated. Something must be done, because MT. Babcock of Wiscon- sin had found a Republican supporter of his tariff views in Mir. Tarsney of Minnesota, and there was the inde- pendent MT Call of Massachusetts who was likely to think and act for himself wholly regardless of the trusts or their campaign subscriptions.
 At first 1t was proposed to add two members to the leading committees, but as the committees are too large even now it was decided to drop junior Democratic members and put in their places regular and controllable Repub- licans. This explains why MT. Under wood was deprived by brute majority of a place on the ways and means conl- mittee. He became the first victim, of the Babcock revolt against robber trust-breeding tariff. The Republicans and the trusts saw no other way in which the Babcock insurrection could be put down. They feared that a Babcock bill would be put through the committee, and then indeed there would be trouble at hand and all the gang wol.d have to line up and face the music. Mir. Underwood's removal renders the trusts secure, and no bill will be laid before the House from the ways and means committee that will lessen their opportunities in tax ing home consumers. The Babcock contingent has been nipped in the bud, and it has no more chance of getting a bill before the House than it has of flying away to the moon. The trusts are in the saddle and they will stay there just so long as the Republicans stay in power.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
SENATE CONTRIBUTIONS.

Washington December 11.--Confirma- tions by the Senate:
 William B. Ridgely, Illinois, to be comptroller of the currency; R. S. Peer son, South Dakota, auditor for the in- terior department; Harrison Allen, North Dakota, deputy auditor for the postoffice department.
 To be collectors of customs: J. B. Stew art at Richmond, Va; William R. Bing- ham, Kansas, at Capetown; George Heimrod, Nebraska, at Apia, Samoa
 To be consuls: Joseph J. Langer, Ne braska, at Solongen, Germany; H. D. Saylor, Pennsylvania, at Dawson City, Alaska.
 Postmast CTS: F. F. Coyne. at Chicago; R. A. Griffin at Quitman. Ga.
 Medical directors: w. K. Van Reypen. United States navy, to be srrgeon-gen- eral of the navy; Capt. R. B. Bradford, United States navy, to be chief of the bureau of equipment and Capt. Charles O'Neil, United States navy, to be chief of the bureau of ordnance.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
HAVE A HEATED DEBATE.
Lower House Provides for Free Exer-
 else of Professions.

Mexico City December 11.-After pro forged discussion lasting several days, the lower house of Congress has approved a bill providing for the free exercise of all professions. The vote stood T6 to 56. There had beer heated debate on this matter and regular physicians. lawyers, .tc., holding diplomas have generally been opposed to the measure, though many took a liberal position and favored new law.
 When the Chambers of Deputies had adjourned the crowd seized Don Pablo Macedo, the chief advocate of this meas ure. in their arms and bore him in tri- nmph to his carriage while a crowd ot opponents of the measure went to the office of the E: ImparciaI, a newspaper advocate of, free exercise of all profes- sions and shouted death to Fl Imparcial, and had finally to be dispersed by the police.
 The Senate has a similar measure be- fore it, and it is expected will approve
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
WILL REPORT FRIDAY.
Chairman Payne Will Submit Philip
 pine Tariff Bill.

Washington, December 11.-At a meet ing of inc ways and means committee today. Chairman Payne vas directed to favorably report to the House the Philip pine tariff bill. which the Republican members of the committee agreed upon vest erday. The report will be made Friday and the bill will be considered in the House next Tuesday with a view on Wednesday instead of Tuesday as first planned.
 The failure of the minority of the com mittee to ask for a division and vote on the question of reporting the bill caused son.e surprise. In the absence of such request no vote was recorded. It was stated, however, that a minority report would be presented by the Democratic members opposing the bill on general grounds. although it is doubtful whether Representative Robertson of Louisiana will sign tho report.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
CONSIDERING CANAL TREATY.
Senate Goes Into Executive Session to
 Discuss Matter.

Washington, December 11.-When the Senate met today prayer was offered by the Rev. Herrick Johnson of Chicago Chaplain Milburn being absent. The House concurrent resolution providing for holiday adjournment from Decem- ber 19 until January 6, 1902, was referred to the committee on appropriations.
 The Senate at 12:22 D. m., on motion of Mir. Lodge, went into executive session to further consider the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. and at 2:5O p. m. adjourned until tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

ord as a lyncher. President Roosevelt knew his record in this respect when he appointed him. and the whole case is to be reviewed in executive session. Rooster is a newspaper man, and he not only took part in lynching bee, but be wrote an account of 1t for his paper. Altogether he has record
 that neither Senator McLaurin nor
 President Roosevelt can be very proud
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
SPENDS FORTUNE FOR ART.

From the Chicago Chronical.
 Boston, Mass.-There arrived in this city Sunday from London a consignment of ''old masters for Mrs. John L. Gard ner, the society leader valued at s71,0OO. They are to be hung in the gallery of her new marble palace now nearing comple- ton in the Back bay. One of the paint ings is the Chigi Botticelli and another the Lord Darnly Titan. The Chigi Is over 450 years old and IS valued at $65, 900.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
About Persons.

George c. Almon of Russellville is at the Morris.
 pr. E. D. Carson of Kymulga is at the Morris.
 l.. G. Daniel of Tuscaloosa is at the Morris. Morris.
 John Foster, William Ayers, Daniel Brady and Fritz Scheuler of Sheffield are at the Metropolitan.
 R. L. Groome of Selma Is at the Met. ropolitan.
 T. A. Payne and J. H. Bates of Bloss. burg are at the Metropolitan.
 J. J. Addington of Russellville Is at the Metropolitan.
 E. o. Blackford of Shelby is at the Metropolitan.
 M. J. billiard of Florence is at the Met. ropolitan.
 J. D. Shannon of Carbon Hill is at the Metropolitan.
 c. S. Stansell of Russellville is at the Metropolitan.
 w. A. Scott and S. J. Garrett of Mont. gomery are at the Metropolitan. H. M. sassaman of Mobile is at tho Hillman.
 Lawrence Cooper of Huntsville is al the Hillman,
 ]. H. Wilder of Vincent is at the Hill man.
 Hon. D. w. Waite of Easonville is al the Hillman.
 J.. M. Mason of Evergreen is at th4 Hillman.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
MAY REACH JURY TODAY.
Arguments Began Yesterday In the
 Bonine cass.

Washington, December 1.-The final arguments of counsel were begun this afternoon in the trial of Mrs. Lola Ida Bonine, charged with the killing of Cen sus Clerk Ayres. Assistant District At torney Taggart opened for the govern ment. The entire morning session was devoted to the submission to the pray CTS of the government and the defense
 c. M. Fulton of counsel for the defense followed Assistant District Attorney Tag gart. The arguments probably will be finished tomorrow and the case may go to the jury late in the afternoon.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
WILL SEE THE PEOPLE.
Pope Leo Wishes Greater Freedom at
 His Audiences.

Rome. December 1.-The Pope lately expressed to Mgr. Bisleti, his chief cham berlain, a wish to permit greater free dom at the general audiences, before go home" as he pathetically added.
 So Mgr. Bisleti will seek to arrange audiences every Sunday, and if he is as- sured of the responsibility and bona fide of those making application to him there need be no further difficulty about see. ing and speaking to the pontiff. Private audiences are another affair. a recom- mcndation from an ambassador being tho least that Is required.
 Great importance is attached to the fact that the Pope has had two long interviews in one week with Cardinal Gotti.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
Nordiea Sues for Millions.

Sioux City Iowa, December 11.-Madame Nt<dica has placed with ex-Senator T. B. Reed and another prominent attorney, a claim for between three and four million dollars, which she says is due her as a dir ect descendant of Ichabod Norton. Norton was ;l wealthy New England ship owner during the revolutionary war, and had several ships and their cargoes con flsoated iy French vessels. The govern ment is said to have secured indemnity for tho loss, but Nordica claims the amount was never paid to Norton or his heirs
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
To Furnish Coal for Steamers.

MT. H. M. Sassaman, secretary and treasurer of the Southern Coal Company of Mobile is at the Hillman. This com pany has just closed contract with the United Trust Company to furnish coal for their steamers at the Mobile end and MT. Sassaman is in the city for the pur- pose of securing about 300 tons of steam coal to fill this order. It is understood he placed the order with the Bessemer Land and Improvement Company, and the Tutwiler Coal and Coke Company.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
To Make Report.

State Mine Inspector J. DeB. Hooper will make his annunal report early next year. This report will be very in- teresting and gratifying, as it will show that Alabama's coal output for this year will go above nine mi.lion tons, which is a large increase over last year. This is caused to some extent by the open ing of new mines and increased develop ment of those already in operation. The report will also show decided decrease in the casualty list
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
The Rev. Sam Small Here.

The Rev. Sam w. Small of Atlanta writer and lecturer, was in Birmingham yesterday en route to Jasper, where he delivers literary lecture tonight. MT. Small Is an editorial writer on the At lanta Constitution and has also written several books. He spent twenty-seven months in Cuba just after the close of the war and he is now engaged in writ ing a history of that country.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
700 FISHERMEN IDLE.
Strike In Pensacola Extends--Boats
 Tied Up.

Pensacola, Fla, December 1.-The strike of the fishermen which was inau- gurated here ten days ago has spread until about 700 men are out. There seems no prospect at this time for a settle ment All the fishing smacks have been dismantled and lowed across the bay and anchored in cove.
 Word was received today that the fishermen of Mobile. who are organized as Knights of Labor, had gone out in sympathy with the striking fishermen here. The Pensacola fishermen are still well supplied with fish but several fish companies have been compelled to can eel outside contracts.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Washington, December 1.-The Presi- dent today sent the following nomina- tions to the Senate:
 Francis E. Baker. Indiana, to be United States circuit judge for the Seventh judicial district; John c. Flames, United States marshal for the Northern district of Illinois, reappointment; Aulick Pal
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 The best way to avoid marital misun- derstandings Is to avoid the whole mari tai business.
 To sympathize with those who are down in the world 1t is necessary for you to get down there yourself.
 A woman who will ask another wom an to show her how to do tatting almost thinks enough of her to be her friend.
 Versatility is not a womans strong point. Before marriage she sighs to think how happy she is going to be. and after wards she signs to think how happy she thought she was going to be.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

One of the hereditary carvers of King Edwards coronation banquet can not serve because he does not know how to carve. Only the Attest should carve the Kings meat.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

MT. Bryan told an insurance agent that he had had two attacks of Presi- dential fever, followed by severe chills, but that he had fully recovered. There are others.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
Germans penounce Chamberlain.

Berlain, December u.-An anti-Britisii mass meeting at Muneich, Bavria, today was attended by several thousand people, including a number of Bavarian depu- tics. Violent addresses were made. de- nouncing Mir. Chamberlain, the British colonial secretary, and resolution was adopted calling on the Reichstag and the government to take the initiative in an effort to discontinue the war in South Africa
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
Pilgrims Reach Mexico City.

Mexico City, December 11.-A large number of pilgrims are arriving to at tend the feast tomorrow of Guadaloupe Hidalgo, where Is shrined in the mag nificent church the reputed miraculous picture of the Virgin. There will be special services and many thousands of people. mainly Indians will be present. The Indians regard the Virgin Guada- lpupe as their special protectress and
 ave always held her in patriotic as well
 } religious vencrstion
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

Andrew carnegle's new plan of edu- cation proposes to lift people when it comes to literature a peg or two above the alleged historical novel.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

A correspondent of the Chicago Tri- bune says the three best books of the season are the check book, the pocket book and the bank book.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

Oak Grove, Va, has gone out of the tar-and-feather business. The other party was loaded himself. and his gun had a hair-trigger.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

mer, United States marshal for the Dis trict of Columbia, reappointed; Leo. F. Bennett, United States marshal for the Northern district of Indian Territory, re- appointment
 Postm -Kentucky-Thomas H. Baker, Louisville; James T. Stephens, Hickman; John H. Meyer, Newport; John w. Bergman. Versailles
 Virginia-Jacob w. Duke East Rad ford; John M. Griffin. fredericksburg Elisha G. Darden, Hampton; Charles r. Smith, Martinsville; Herbert B. Wood National Soldiers Home; Fred A. Read, Newport News; May Mosby Campbell Warrenton.
 North Carolina-Wallace w. Rollins, Asheville; Leroy L. BrinlSley, Edenton.
 South Carolna-Thos. D. Husbands, Dill lon; Eliza Appellt, Manning.
 Tennessee-zada ". Posey, Kenton.
 Navy-Lieutenant John J. Knapp, to be a lieutenant commander; Lieutenant dunior grade) D. F. Sellers, to be lieu tenant; Lieutenant 0unior grade) Irwin V. Gilis, to be a lieutenant.
 At conference today between the President and Attorney General Knox, the President decided to reappoint the fol- lowing United States judges:
 Arizona-Associate justices, Geo. R. Davis. Fletcher M Doan, Richard E. Sloan.
 New Mexico-Ohief justice, w. J. Mills. associate justices, Jno. R. McFie and Frank w. Parker
 Oklahoma-Chief justice, John H. Bur ford; associate justices, Bayard T. Haines, and B. H. Burwell.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

The neatest Christmas present yet discovered is a new ten-dollar green back. It is attractively gotten up, with buffalo picture thrown in
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
GETTING STRONGER WITH AGE.

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
 It is confidently believed that the Nica- ragua canal scheme is now in a helthier and more hopeful condition than it has been at any time since it was first 5ug gested, in the year 1860.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

The chaffeur on his buzz-box is ieal- ous of the nebular movement which is now going on at the rate of 36.OOO,OOO miles an hour.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

Miss Reciprocity, the handmaiden of Protection, is suffering from the com. pany she keeps.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
Oxford Beats cambrIdoe.

London, December 11.-At the Queen < Club grounds today, Oxford defeated Cambridge at football by goal and n try, after a splendid game according ta the Rugby rules.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

Senator Bailey celebrates his admis- sion to the House of Lords by substi- tuting a black tie for the historic white one.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

The chief industry of Peoria, H.. consists of the reduction of S00,0O9 bushels of corn to it's original juices.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

That long, cold winter which has been predicted all along fails to ma terialize.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

The mule begins to regard with trep- idation the rising qualities of corn and oats.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

The gossips of Holland are discuss ing Queen Wilhelmina and her domes- tic affairs very freely. Poor little Queenl
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

If the navy of the future is to consist of Fultons, the war correspondents of the future will needs be sponge divers
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

King Edward IS to be crowned in June instead of the pneumonia days of early March.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

Alabama is becoming depopulated by the attractiveness of the President ial lunch table.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
PUBLISHES HIS LETTERS.
M. Hutin Writes Concerning Sale of
 APananna Canal.

Paris. >pber 11.-M Maurice Hu presid Panama Canal Compa who eturned from the Unit
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

King Edwards coronation continues to shine in the prospectus.
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Navigator Lawson seems to enjoy the losing of money in chunks. He retains his nerve at any rate.
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Judging from the pictures, the Hope diamond would fill bushel basket. !
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Senator Hoar's anarchy island has not been designated and mapped.
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The gay Mir. Depew felt compelled to give a bachelor dinner. He con doned a previous marriage.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
HE ONLY uAllY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA

will about 1t; better three hours too soon than a minute too late.
 --Merry Wives of Windsor.
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day of the session. For twenty years ht has been prominently mentioned for the Presidency, but he does not want 1t. His ambition is to make his term of service in the Senate the longest on record. Il he lives 1t will be so at the end of this session. This will complete the thirty sixth year, which will be six years longer than the term of Thomas H. Benton of Missouri, who wrote a book about it.
 Spooner of Wisconsin is the lawyer of the Senate. He is conceded to be the ablest expounder of constitution law in the country. During McKinley's admin istration and thus far in Roosevelt's it is always Spooner who is called in to ad- wise on the legality of the big judicial problems To him are submitted all party measures and all epoch-mak king legisla- tion, and it was he who made the final drafts of the Foraker Porto Rican bill and the Spooner Philippine amendment.
 Platt of Connecticut is also lawyer and politician. A typical New Englander with with a vast quantity of "horse sense." Platt acts as balance-wheel for the com bination. He is 75 years old. gray and gaunt, and he consumes big black cigars and blows the smoke through his nose. He is interested in Cuban affairs now, and is the author of the Platt amendment to the Cuban constitution, which has be- come a part of the organic law of the island.
 McMillan of Michigan is the business man of the quintette, in touch with all &l,o 1.lr l,,r.s t,,A1 IL In Detroit he is manufacturer and bank CT. In Washington he is chairman of the District of Columbia committee, which, in effect, runs the city. McMillan is not an orator. He rarely says more than "yes' or mo- on the floor of the Sen ate, but his knowledge of finance and commerce Is so profound that combined with his skill at politics, it has made him the arbiter of all business legislation. He has the same hawk-like face that we see in portraits of Richelieu. Indeed, even to the moustache and imperial, there is marked resemblance.
 These are the five giants of the Sem ate. Some persons would add Lodge. of Massachusetts, but the keenest students of the game say that he is more of an errand boy for the five than anything else. Even Hanna, chairman of the na- tional committee, and Platt, boss of New York, must do as the five order or do nothing. Both are powerful in the party at large, but neither has any important committee assignments in the Senate nor any particular influence beyond his vote in the control of legislation. They are merely Senators from their respective States, no stronger in the assembly than many others whose names are not so well known.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20
STATIONS RIVER.


Vermont academy closed this week
for two weeks vacation.
DR.. II. D. Holton of Brattleboro was
called to this place for counsel Satur-
day evening.
The tenement of Mrs Paddock is
progressing finely and will be ready
for occupation soon.
The removal of the large stage barn
from Main street is a fine improvement
for the surrounding property.
The street cars run Sunday on regu-
lar time for the first time in a week
owing to lack of power The heavy
rain of Saturday and Sunday did not
damage the roadbed enough to cause
any delay,
The district meeting of the Lodges of
/ Rebekah, l. O. O. F., which was held
here December 4th and postponed on
account of the smallpox scare, was held
at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening
with large attendance from each lodge
in the district The beautiful work
was exemplitied by Myrtle lodge of
Proctorsville in a very creditable man
ner. Supper was furnished by the
ladies of the Congregational church.
j. d. ODER CDorr), formerly of this
place, died in Stafford Springs, Conn,
last week and was buried in his family
lot in Westminster. The following is
from the Stafford Springs Press :
John Dorr Ober, 60, was found dead
in his room Monday forenoon at the
home of W. +. Embair on Main street.
He had been i'll about week and his
death was caused by pneumonia. The
deceased was an eccentric character,
known here as SaXtons River, owing
to the fact that he came here from a
town of that name in Vermont. He
drifted to this town something over a
year ago and attracted more or less at
tention from the time he arrived. In
appearance Mr.. Ober was open to some
criticism, owing to the fact that he
never cut his hair or beard and seldom
bathed While his personal appearance
was peculiar it soon became evident
that he was a man of more than ordi-
nary education and ability. He was
employed by Gray Bros. shoyeling coal
"A part of the time and found work
with Others. He took care of his mon
ely and always had good roll where he
could reach it. Many can be found
who testify to seeing him have from
500 to $3.50, and it is pretty well es-
tablished that he carried large sum
with him at all times. Under the cir
cumstances it is somewhat peculiar
that no money was found in his pos
session after his death. There were a
number of shares of mining stock is
sued in 1881, note for S30S against
man in Westminster, Vt, dated 1899,
several letters and one or two bills for
services against local individuals. The
people with whom he lived deny all
knowledge of his having friends, and
say that he told them but a short time
before he died that he had but three
cents. The town authorities took
charge of the case and telephoned to
Saxtons River. Word was received
from there yesterday to ship the body
on by express and deduct expense
from funds on hand The funds on
hand are not quickly negotiable, but
as the deceased owned farm in Sax
tons River the town will probably not
be a loser. -