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The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Railroad Officials.

Mir. Milton H. Smith was in Birming- ham for a half hour on his way to New Orleans yesterday. He travels over his great line about once month, and this trip he said had no particular significance. Traffic continues heavy, but the Louis vile and Nashville Is Keeping shippers supplied with cars. Since last December twenty-five new engines have been added to the equipment.
 MT. M, J. Murphy. general manager of the Alabama Great Southern spent yes terday in the Birmingham district and left last night for Meridian. He found everything here. he said, in excellent shape. He will return to Birmingham this afternoon. His tour is simply one of in- spection.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
THE cRUMPAckER RESOLUTION.

From the Chicago Record-Herald Qnd.
 Rep).
 The Crumpacker resolution for an in- vestigation of the condition of the suf- frage throughout the Union is neither Brilliant nor wise conception. If 1t could be considered entirely aside from It's partisan bearing 1t might still be said that 1t was hardly necessary as a condi- ton precedent to obtaining the informa- ton that is desired. The state laws are not a mystery, neither are the election methods of the states A compilation from the various statutes and from Con- gressional reports on contested elections would be as luminous as any new Con gressional inquiry.
 But the question will be regarded from the partisan standpoint alone, and, con- sidered from this standpoint, the invest gation would be worse than useless for those who propose 1t. The Republicans should understand that there is no capi- tai to be made now out of the promotion of sectional strife. When they suggest what is in effect. a campaign against the South they are opposing a resistless evolution of public sentiment that has been going on for the last twenty years. Their own party has recognized the trend and substituted conciliation for aggres sion. President Mckinley used to say that his best political work was the work that he had done toward bringing North and South together.
 The theme, "No North, No South," Is by this time so popular everywhere that 1t Is simply fatuous to endeavor to re- vive the old hostilities. MT. Crumpacker would produce solid South without se- curing the backing of the North, and 1t is quite natural that German, Bryan, and Hill should prepare for the fray with alacrity and satisfaction.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

uoubt at all as to how the vote will stand.
 Tho people do not dislike Denmark, for the government is honest and well conducted, but they desire access to the markets of the United States, and 1t is this desire that will soon or late lead to the annexation of Cuba. The United States is the best market in the world, and it Is the natural mar ket of the West Indies.
 If Denmark takes a pleblcite there win be 6396 males in the three islands who will have a right to vote. In Denmark a man is not of age until he is 25 years old, and this rule is applied in the Danish West Indies. But no matter what the rules may be the three islands are overwhelmingly. in favor of annexation.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Requested to Be On Time.

''The music festival concerts will begin promptly at s:15 p. m. and those who will attend are urged to be on time," said an officer of the Choral Society.
 "No one will be admitted while pro- gramme number is being performed. And no one who cares at all for music can afford to miss the first number on the opening night-Wagner's overture to 'Rienzi.' This Is 8 most popular and stir ring piece It may have been played here by Sousa's band or some other brass and reed band, but Thomas reading and exc cution of 1t will be so fine that there will be no comparison
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Slow Progress of Positivism.

Frederic Harrison, one of England's foremost men of letters and the greatest exponent of the school of Positivism since the death of its founder, Auguste Comte, has retired from the leadership of the Positivist Society, and in his farewell ad- dress he freely admitted that this cult, which was so dear to his heart had made very slow progress" said member of a literary club.
 But slow though the spread of Posi- tiveism has been. Mir Harrison spoke hopefully of its future. This ism is called at once polity, a philosophy and a re- ligion; in a general way the religion of humanity The logical outcome of the school of Comte is atheism. At least that is how it strikes me.
 "Mr Harrison says he feels sure that the Positivism will in the course of time, be accepted as true by the whole world. Now while agnosticism and atheism will be in evidence for centuries and centuries perhaps, Postivesm is net likely. I think, to play large part in civilization. Chris tianity has come to stay
 MT. Harrison Is luminous writer, and he will, no doubt, continue to contribute to literature so long as he lives. or so long as his health holds out. One of his most charming and instructive books Is The Meaning of History made up of lectures and magazine essays. Few lec- lures on the line of history are so bril- liant or stimulating or philosophic as the one in the book referred to under the cap tion of the Thirteenth Century, Mir. liar rison gave up the leadership of the Posi- twist Society in order that he might leave London and settle in the country"
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Strawberries Scarce.

Strawberries have been very scarce this week, but if this bright, warm weather continues produce merchants will receive large consignments," said MOT ris avenue man yesterday.
 There was not package of berries on Morris avenue today. The fruit stands had few baskets. The retail price was down to 20 cents quart. but this week good berries have been bringing 30 to S5 cents.
 'I look for a large strawberry crop, and in a week or two 10 cents will probably be the ruling wholesale price. When Cullman begins to ship freely late in the spring the price will rule below 10 cents"
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
pr. Talmage.

Hundreds of thousand of the admirers of the Rev. Dr. T. Dewitt Talmage are praying earnestly for his speedy recov- cry" said a man who reads Talmage's s sermons regularly. "No preacher in the world reaches such vast number of peo- pie as Talmage. Only limited audience can hear his voice but countless num- Der know him and enjoy what he says by reading his sermons in the newspapers. The doctor Is always original and always bright and cheery. He seems to be the friend of every body and his sermons have done untold good.'
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
LINGO JOE AND THE HoERs.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
 Joe Chamberlain now admits that the franchise was not the cause of the Anglo Boer war. Stripped of all verbiage. his position is that Great Britain undertook to destroy the Boer republics and annex their territory because there is an inher- ent antagonism between English and Dutch civilization. Chamberlain Is the man who said in Parliament, when he was a member of Gladstone's cabinet, that the Boers were absolutely supreme in the management of their internal affairs, and any attempt to interfere with their local government would be actually immoral. Chamberlain now admits that he brought on the war simply to gobble the Dutch republics It is because there never has been any moral justification for Cham berlain's course that Great Britain has lost ground and forfeited the good opinion of every civilized country
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
EDWARDS BIRTHDAY IN FALL.
Occasion Will Be Celebrated Several
 Months Ahead of Time.

New York, March 25.-King Edwards birthday is in November, period of the year very unsuitable for such brilliant military function as the trooping of the colors and the announcement that the day is to be officially celebrated this year on May 30 gives much satisfaction. says the London correspondent of the Tribune.
 The celebration will mark the beginning of the coronation festivities, as many royal and other distinguished personages from abroad will, 1t is expected have ar rived by the end of May in readiness for the great ceremonies of June 26 and N.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
N.. c. 6 ST. L. STOCK SOLD.

The Louisville Courier-Journars New York special says: The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company has pur- chased the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad stock owned by Mir. Rogers. of the Rogers Locomotive Works. MT. Rogers owned nearly N.oOO,OOo of the stock. and often made trouble for the Louisville and Nashville company. partlc- ularly in regard to the lease of the Ten nessee roads The Louisville and Nash vile owns nearly s5OOo.0oo of the slOoOo,- ooo stock of the Nashville, Chattanooga
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
WANT MILES CORRESPONDENCE
Inquiry as to His Plan to Secure Ear ly Peace In Philippines.

Washington, March 25.-It Is the inten- tion of Chairman Cooper of the House committee of insular affairs to call up tomorrow the Burleson resolution re- questing the President to submit to the House of Representatives the letter of General Miles outlining the plan of cam paign in the Philippines, and 1t Is ex- pected the committee will report the res- olution with favorable recommendation.
 It is understood that there is no objec- ton in executive quarters to having the papers in the case made public
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
I'LL THINK OF THEEi

By Mary Ware.
 Till brooks and birds forget to sing. And earth shall lose the blush of spring: Till hope and faith shall wing their flight To other orbs of fairer light; Till nature with her dainty touch Forgets the flowers we love so much; Till love and joy shall cease to be. I'll think of thee; I'll think of theei Till memory folds her tired wings. And over earth her shadow filings; Till fancy piumes her fairy flight To rosy realms of endless light With all the sweet imaginings That lend to life its golden wings, Till life itself shall cease to be, I'll think of thee; I'll think of theel
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
M,MILLIN VISITS SUMTER.
Governor of Tennessee and Party at
 the Old Fort.

Charleston, s. C., March Ex-Governor McMillin of Tennessee and staff with the kadues of the party boarder the steamer General Howe and visited Fort Sumter today as the guests of Colonel Charles Morris of Fort Moultrie. They were afterwards entertained at luncheon given by prominent citizens and by the womans department at the exposition.
 Governor McMillin made at least four speeches and was enthusiastically ap- plauded. The governor and staff with the Tennessee contingent leave for home to- morrow.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press
 Most people try to palm eff ignorance for innocence.
 There is no pleasure like the pleasure of avoiding pain.
 The way to love a woman her way Is to love her no other womans way.
 If a man can't take kiss from pretty girl. the next best thing to do is to give her one.
 When some of the western states were making divorce laws and thinking up feet.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
OTIS ON RETIRED LIST.
Closes Long Career In Army By Rea-
 son of Age.

Washington. March 25.-Major General Elwell s. Otis closed his active career in the army today by reason of age and will go into retirement. He will be succeeded in command of the department of the lakes at Chicago by Major General Mac Arthur.
 The War Department has paid an un- usuial tribute to General Otis in issuing a general order reciting the distinguished services of the officer, not only through the civil war, but in his management at Manila.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Sun-Cured Tobacco,

1.-TWO years ago there was not caddy of sun cured tobacco in this district, and now this class of goods is on sale at 25O stores in and around Birmingham" Florence.
 "In days past the sun cured was used altogether but in recent years the f1ue cured plug has had the lead. Chewers are now getting back to the old style very fast. Thus 1t is seen that the taste in tobacco changes as 1t does in every thing else"
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
TEXAS OIL LANDS IN COURT.
Arises Out of Southern Paclfic's Ab-
 sorptlon of 100000 Acres.

New York, March 25.-Cornelius Mac Ardells action against Frederic P. Olcott and the Houston and Texas Central Rail- road Company, arising out of the absorp- tion by the Southern Pacific interests of more than 100000 acres of Texas oil lands. belonging, 1t is alleged, to the stockholders of the railway company has been concluded before Judge Truax of the Supreme Court, who reverses decis- ion.
 MT. MacArdell brought the action in behalf of himself and other owners of $2 000 900 worth of Houston and Texas Central stock
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Postmasters Confirmed.

Washington. March 25.-The Senate has made the following combinations: Post masters - Texas: Tom Richards, Sher- man; Frank ". Roast, Whitesboro; Will liam c. Smith, Bowie: Harry Martin, Bonham; Charles T. Ramsdell, Denton William P. Fleming, Georgetown; James A. Gamil, Calvert; Florence Sharply, El- gin,
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
ELECTION OF SENATORS.
Committee on Privileges and Elections
 Takes Up Question.

Washington. March 25.--The resolution adopted by the House providing for the election of Senators by direct vote of the people was again today the subject of consideration by the Senate committee on privileges and elections but the com mittee adjourned for two weeks without taking action. The discussion revealed the fact that majority of the committee is opposed to the resolution.
 The opponents of the measure assure it's friends, however that they will not object to the making of report to the Senate when the resolution shall be con- cludpd
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Better Than Medicine.

Said John L. Parker last night: Golf Is more popular this spring than ever A great many men prominent in business circles have become devotees of the game Since I joined the golf club I have be- come an enthusiast
 '"The exercise Is fine for the health. It Is far better than medicine and that is good deal for me to say, since I make my living selling drugs"
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
To Dispose of Mineral Lands.

Washington, March 25. - The Senate committee on the Philippines has &C., cepted the report of the sub-commit- tee appointed to prepare a plan for dis posing of the mineral lands in the Phil ippine islands and prescribing the condi- tions of mining in those islands and the plan suggested will be adopted as a sub stitute for the portion of Senator Lodges bill dealing with this subject.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

Those who are throwing stones at South Africa should remember that we have one concentration camp in which there are 19,00O Filipinos, and another in which there are 5000.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
Mioht Look for Better Days.

From the Boston Post
 Beggar-Help me. mister; I haven't a cent ter me name.
 Crusty Man-Huh That's exactly how much I had when I started in life, and I'm well off now. Let me congratulate you on your bright future.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
 This is the season when the woman who hesitates whether to invest her capital in her Easter offering or her Easter bon net is lost in the abyss of the millinery Shop
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

and St. Louis Railroad without the Rog- CTS block. The purchase of the latter was made from the executors of the estate. and the terms of the transfer have not been n nde public.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

If ex-Presidents are to become life Senators, ex-Vice-Presidents should be made life members of the House of Representatives What is really wanted is a House of Lords.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

The beet root crowd regard General Wood as a disturbing element, a dan gerous man, an enemy to society and beet-root profits.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

Cecil Rhodes seems inclined to live in order that he may read all the obituary articles that have been pub. lished about him.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

A Chicago Alderman says there are only three of his colleagues who would not steal a red-hot stove. What ails the three?
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

Admiral Bob Evans is keeping very quiet, because he is trying to accustom his tongue to English once more.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

John Dillon is a man who believes the English language is capable of much force and strenuosity.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

Cecil Rhodes Is going to England, where the specialists will sit on him and carve him.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

We now own "crown" lands in Porto Rico, and We only lack a coronation.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

The United States steel trust dis regards our noble prohibitive tariff by buying iron in Germany
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

The office seekers are President Roosevelt's recreation. He does not mind them.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

Building up trusts on fat bonuses is the liveliest industry in England at present.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

About this time plant beets, but don't become a beet-rootie.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

Colombia is putting on the airs of big countries. It now censors all dis patches.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

The ship subsidists should remember 1904 and forget the Maine.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

Cuba is ready to start its mule blows as soon as America gives the word.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

Mark Hanna wears his dollar-mark clothes when he works the ship sub sidy job.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
About Persons.

]. G. Hollmann of Cairo is at the Hill- man.
 Hon. John B. Knox of Anniston. presi-
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

Spring has come this time to stay.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26
SHE WHO HEslTATEs IS LOST.

The Patrick case keeps right on.
The age-herald., 1902-03-26

lllt tdICH-COIlopiIdtOTA ATpWHlnSnlpIQ.
 This man Crowninshield has just been given his exceeding great reward for his treachery and venality, his systematic islander and blackguardsm. by being made rear-admiral and assigned over dozen of his superiors in rank to con- mand the American squadron in Euro- pean waters, the most desirable assign ment In all our navy. This was foretold in this correspondence nearly four months ago.
 Thus Crowninshield will fly his flag in every port of Europe, and in his new uni- form will parade behind King Edward at the coronation next June. No gaudi- ness at the Kings coronation will be more gaudy than the gaudiness of Crown inshield. who will owe his opportunity of kissing the Kings foot to the fact that he was officially successful in clandering schley and giving to Sampson and Chad wick who were out of hearing of the guns, in the Santiago naval battle three fourths of all the prize money won by Schley and his captains in destroying the Spanish fleet!
 Every naval officer in Europe will sheer. aside, at Crowninshield, and In every club where naval officers gather he will be the subject of testing; for the naval officers of every nation are familiar with the record of ever.' high naval officer of every other country "Crowninshield is the man who slandered and backed up all the islanders against the man who won at Santiago" will be the phrase that will follow Crowninshield all over Europe. Every naval officer. from the lowest to the highest was long ago supplied with an accurate history of the battle of Sam
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-04-04
HOW cHINAMEN SUICIDE.

While the Chinaman is usually
looked npon as noninventive, he
certainly seems o-show picturesque
originality when it comes to max
ing away with himself by request.
The suicide details of several Of
the princes and officials who were
told some months ago they had bet
ter take their lives have come out
and do not by any means lack pic
torial features.
One comprised his end by swal-
lowing gold leaf, which he washed
down with opium.
Another took the silk cord his
imperial master sent him and artis-
tically hanged himself in neigh
boring temple, while third showed
he had unique ideas on the subject
by eating earth till it choked him.
This latter method is very unusu-
al and may have proceeded from a
misty notion chat the more Of his
native soil he absorbed the less
there would be for the foreigner to
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-04-04
Now Suffrage Law.

Here is the exact language, with
all amendments Incorporated, OF the
twelve sections Of the plan approved by
the conference:
Art. l. Every male citizen Of the
United States, who shall have attain
ed the age of twenty-one years. and
who shall have been a resident of the
county or city in which he shall offer
TO vote one year, and OF the precinct
in which he shall offer to vote thirty
days next preceding the election at
which he shall offer to vote, who shall
have been registered as may be pre-
scribed by law, and who shall have
paid in person to the State at least six
months prior TO the election at which
he shall offer to vote, all pOll-taXes as
sessed or assessable against him for
the precedings three years, under the
provisions of the constitutional laws
made pursuant thereto, shall be en-
titled to vote for mem bers of the Gen
eral Assembly, and all officers elected
by the people, provided, that no person
otherwise qualified to vote under the
provisions Of this constitution, shall
lose his right to vote in the precinct
from which he has removed to another
precinct in the same city or county un-
til after the expiration of thirty DAYS
from the time of such removal: and
provided further, that the payment
of poll-tax, as a prerequisite to vot-
ing, shall not be required at any cleo.
ton held prior to January 1, 1904
after which time the voter shall be re.
quired to pay, as a prerequisite to the
right OF suffrage, the poll-tax of the
next year preceding, not exceeding
three, for which such tax shall hav,
become due or payable, but the col
lection of said poll-tax shall not be en-
forced by distress or otherwise until i
shall have become three years pas
due; provided that no person who, dur
ing the late war between the States
served in the army OF navy Of tn
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-04-04
EnuIish Floors Rarnhardt.

After a determined effort lasting
over a period of months Sarah Bern
hardt has given up trying to learn
English. All her brilliant talent
was not sufficient to give her mas.
terry over or even fair proficiency in
the composite language. Nine. Bern
hardt at first attempted the task
without aid, but soon found it was
more difficult than she had imagin-
ed. Then she secured as tutor an
American actress. The latter work
ed long and faithfully with the ira
gedienne, whom, to her amazement,
she found a stupid pupil. Bern
hardt tried very hard, but it was
no use. One day in a fine frenzy
she called upon the gods to destroy
Shakespeare and all his works and
declared most forcibly and with en-
phasis that she would have no more
to do with English. = Chicago
Chronicle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-04-04

The constitutional convention has
completed its work except to deter
mine the question of proclaiming or
submitting the new instrument. A
recess will be taken in order, it is
said, TO allow the delegates to con-
suit the people on the subject. 1t
would haye been as we'll, or better
to have proclaimed the new consti-
tuition at once, and not held it up for
thirty or sixty days longer. Public
sentiment is divided, and vii! still
be after the recess and further delay
with not help on the work of salts
flying certain disgruntled and dis.
cordant elements n and out of the
party.