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The age-herald., 1902-02-17
THE EMPTY HOUSE.

By Julia Neely Finch.
 Still Still as house may be
 From whence all life hath lapsed away. Tro' lonely hall and chamber worn
 Of all its fair en-garnishment
 My stranger feet go wandering.
 The>e is for me no hived hoard
 Of life and loves long memories
 Beneath the dust on pin and boarl/ The portraits on the sagging walls
 Not one sin to my hearts deep calls And yet-and yeti know not why I cannot careless pass them by.
 Poor pictured faces-are ye too
 Forgot, and left the long days thro' To look and long alone? Alonc? The hearths are cold; ay! as 2 storc' A desolating look each bears
 Its own It's very own and won
 By long, long days of waiting, k And hungry for the leaping SD @rc, The lifting blaze of light and love, The waring warmth and width e The windows show no hint of sun Shut fast within and barred N1 A loathsome beastling spins acre His fabric eloquent of loss.
 Oh, love. Oh, lovel Hads't thou A tabernacle dwelling here?
 Was this thine altar-place wh re doup, Dared show no dreadful form and face2 Did little feet run in and out With music sweet to every ear, That hearkened for their coming nearf- And did thy benison and grace Bless all who lived beneath this rooff How far out thou, Ohi love a-roam3 The lingering echoes turk aloof And seem with subtle whisr .ring To mock at me un-answering An. love! l too have lost my own too must finger here alone-alone; And too love- may not forget Hast thou no answer for me yet? There is lonely pathos lent To every house where love hath iaf0 Himself an altar-stone, hath made A house where love and lovers live. And each the best of self doth give That all may be the richer by Such love and living faithfully. Where little ones of love are born And blessings lives about them. die. There is an atmosphere that dwells About such houses; the hush of sne,la That bids the wandering feet to stay And lightly tread loves holy wa Goodbye old home! Goodbye! Good-bvet The tribute of a tears, sigh My heart must give. Good-byeI Good i. bYs.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
The Jobbinq Trade.

"I have been here for several days in business touch with wholesale mer- chants and manufacturers" said a St. Louis man at the Hillman, "and I am glad to see everybody prosperous.
 Birmingham is getting to be quite a jobbing town as well as manufacturing center. I find the wholesale concerns in fine shape. One house has increased it's trade 15O per cent since 1900 Another house has increased 100 per cent The jobhers here are hustiers and are doing their full share in developing commerce"
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
Dry Sundays.

Nearly every flrst-class city in the South like Birmingham is dry on Sun day these days" said a drummer who travels from New York to Texas and who takes his drams during the week.
 "I used to kick when I got to dry Sunday place, but not so now, for l feel that going one day in seven without a drink is beneficial, physically. if not nor ally. never keep liquor in my room and all the drinking I do is at the bar for conyivialitys sake, or rather as a matter of habit.
 "A city that requires its saloons to close on Sunday is usually very orderly and thrifty"
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
LONDON STOCK MARKET.
Phenomenal Gamble Now Gona on in
 the South African Stocks.

London. February 1e.-Rands were still the center of interest as we'll as the cen- ter of an excited day during the last
 week for those who were inclined to take stock exchange. The settlement was an arduous task, especially in the mining section where the accounts of several .sysgzash eps6alatGS were Susasnded.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
KINGS ROBE TO BE OF GOLD.

London Cable to the Chicago Tribune.
 The Kings coronation robe will be of cloth of gold. The material. which will be specially woven. will contain a small CT proportion of alloy than gold coinage. It is stated that it will be 'as bright as 3 golden cloudy
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
Operas to be Written.

'Mascagrie, the composer of Cavalleria Rusticana, has agreed to write two opera s within the next two years" said a local musician yesterday.
 "These operas are to be published by a Milan firm. The composer is to receive $S0OO a piece in cash for each work and forty per cent of the box office receipts for long period of years. If the new operas turn out to be as mertorious as Cavalleria Mascagrie will become a very wealthy man."
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
Nebraska Lumber Men on Trip.

Galveston, Tex, February 1e.-The Nebraska Lumbermen's Association, num- bering about two hundred persons includ- ing number of ladies arrived in the city this morning from Lincoln. Neb., where their convention was held. They are travelling by special train of five Pull man cars, one day coach and baggage car and will leave here tomorrow afternoon for a six-hours' stay In Houston. This afternoon they were given an oyster roast down the island
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
Against "Uneie Toms Cabin"

Little Rock, February 1e-Llttle Rock Memorial Chapter. Daughters of the Con- federacy, has adopted a resolution en- dorsing the action taken by the chapter at Lexington, Ky. in opposition to the play of Uncle Toms Cabin" commit tee was appointed to call on the local theatre management and request on be- half of the chapter and the Southern women of the city that this play be not brought here again.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
Rattleship Illinois All Rioht.

Washington, February 16-The members of the naval trial board have returned to Washington from the final accept state that the big vessel behaved satis- factorily and despite a prevalence of fog, exhibited unusual maneuvering abil- ities. No attempt at a high speed was made Her speed was about 15ls knots and at some times 1t ran up to about 159
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
Chanqinq inauguration Day,

The Senate has adopted by the necessary two-thirds vote a joint res plution to extend President Roose- welt's term from March 4, 1905. to the last Thursday in April. 1905, and to extend in like manner the terms pf Senators and Representatives. It
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
Count Gets Four Years' Sentence.

Fl Paso, Tex. February 16.-Count Rudolph Delucenay was found guilty of bigamy by the district court jury here last night and sentenced to four years in prison. The defense relied wholly on the insanity theory to ac- quit the defendant. The trial created great interest aud the court room was crowded,
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

Santos Dumont is not now making flights over stretches of the Mediter- rarean. He was in training for trip across the Atlantic, which he says he will yet make.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
ROBBERY AT THEODORE
Express of. South Alabama Town Ia
 Looted-GeneraI Store Also. s

Mobile, February 16-(SpeciaD-The robbery of the express office and general store of E. A. Smith at Theodore this county has been reported to Sheriff Pow CTS and deputies have gone to the scene. bicycle was stolen from the express office and considerable merchandise from, the store
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

Death by the Christian Science route is not manslaughter in New Hampshire. Up there the courts hold that a man can have any treat ment he may desire.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

President Diaz has selected his successor, and he will elect him at the proper time. Mexican election methods were never excelled for accu- racy and dispatch even by the Black Relt
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

Sixteen inches of room Is all the space each person can have at the coronation in Westminster Abbey. The amount of sitting room does not fit all cases.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

MT. Carnegie has contracted the check writing habit, and there Is no cure available while he stays in a disgraced condition.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

The March inauguration Is a pro- moter of pneumonia and it should be advanced to a later date.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

Congressman Grow served ten years before the civil war, and this year he will complete another period of ten years, when he will retire.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

In some towns nowadays many many men are to be pitted. They had not been vaccinated.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

Galusha A. Grow began to sit in Congress f1fty-one years ago, and now be desires to retire to private life.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

MT Babcock of Wisconsin has the courage of his convictions.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

The sick chamber at Groton at tracted the smypathies of a great and populous country.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

The Paterson anarchists were burn. ed out, but not burned up.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

Dr. Unschtzkaemti, a. Viennese scientist, Is the latest one who has departed to look for the North Pole. He carries his name with him.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
THE STATE EDITORS.

From the MOpIe Dally Item: 1t re. quires nearly as much time to wind ur the Waterbury fire loss as 1t used tc to wind up one of the original Water. bury' watches.
 From the Livingston Sumter Sun: We would suggest that the farmers plant ar abundant food crop this year. The prices of all kinds of feed and provisions Is higl and the probability is that they will gc higher. Plant lots of corn, peas, potatoes and other crops of this kind. make tn, farm self-sustaining and you will become prosperous.
 From the Tuscaloosa Times: The pie lures published of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., In the newspapers. are such as tt make his illness d double sorrow.
 From the Fayette Banner: When a young man starts out In life for himself he may count on his expenses being 50 per cent greater than he anticipates and his income 50 per cent less
 From the Wilcox Progressive Era: The one great desire of the anti-constitution- ists seems to be that ex-Governor John- ston make the race for Governor. If he
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The age-herald., 1902-02-17

Professor Pearson will now lecture and write books. He knows how to get even.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

From the Mobile Daily Item: what with d prince coming, and an envoy going to a coronation, American institu- tions are undergoing no little strain at present.-BirminEha Age-Herald.
 The real strain to American institu- tions is in the Philippines.
 From the Pell City Coosa Valleyan: If Birmingham and Atlanta can't have Prince Henry. they can have a circus, hanging, or something equally as attrac- tive and get even.
 From the Greensboro Watchman, The grand jury of Jefferson county has in- dicted Sheriff Burgin and night and day wardens of the Jail for gross negli- eence' in allowing the murderer Frank Duncan to escape from the jail. An other part of the report charges that the jury found, upon investigation, that the baiIiffs in Jefferson county did not receive the amount per day allowed them by law; part of it had to be given back as rebate to superior officers. Here Is pretty howdydo!
 From the Selma Morning Times: Every regimental officer of the Third regiment except Colonel Higdon, has resigned. Il is rumored that he will not resign. We do not know his reasons, but 1t really looks like he either cannot take hint or he don't care a continental for public sentim ent. A more sensitive man would aR ernor's order and had his resignation ir Montgomery before the ink was dry.
 From the Hartselle Alabama Enquirer; All Alabamians will be interested to know that the State fair will be "Go", The executive committee is outlining de- finite plans for the show in October. They propose to have some premiums and prizes that will be worth competing for and that will interest the farming class. The fair will be held the first of October probably commencing on the first day and continuing until the 11th.
 From the Hartselle Alabama Enquirer: The iron market in the Birmingham dis trict continues firm and satisfactory, the $15 basis being strongly maintained. Fur mace stocks on hand ore Is running very low, however, and an early advance in price Is apparent. The coal trade status is equally as good or better and com mercial conditions in the district could not be improved.
 From the Talladega News Reporter: It is said the Catholics of the state are con- templating building and orphan asylum at East Lake.
 From the Cullman Tribune-Gazette: On the 5th inst the members of the Birm- ingham bar rendered a banquet at the Hillman to Judge Thomas G. Jones, a well deserved tribute to a man who has filled acceptably the most honorable and responsible offices in the State, and has an unimpeachable record as citizen. politician, lawyer, executive and judge.
 May his life he long and useful
 From the Admission Hot Blastt Bjrm- ingham is about to inaugurate a sky scraping era in buildings. A nine story building has just been contracted for.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

The Dingleyites fear Bobcock much more than Babcock fears them.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

The oleomargarine taxes are bas ed on the color line.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

England and Japan offer us an open door that We could not ourselves se- cure.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

Mrs. Eddy very prudently declines to grapple the smallpox problem.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

Miss Stones release is altogether too much of a continuous perform ance.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

The Slay is not marching to Pekin nearly so rapidly as he once did.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

IN B' Kelly. secretary of the freight commissioners of the Philadelphia Trades league, with number of Philadelphia merchants will visit this city this week Tor the purpose of Investigating the es- taorshment of the steamship line between this city and Philadelphia. The matter VII De taken up here by the Commercial Club and merchants have promised tbejr support to the. new proposed line.
 Earnings of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad for January were. $16,OO0 against s13,410 for the same montb last year.
 The magnificent new club house of the Atneistan Club was occupied last night It's construction has just been completed at a cost of $35, ,000
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

The Oregon is the costliest and best ship in our navy.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM.

From the Mobile Daily Item: What with a prince coming, and an envoy going to a coronation, American institu- tions are undergoing no little strain at present.-BirminEham Age-Herald.
 The real strain to American institu- tions is in the Philippines.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

From the Pell City Coosa Valleyan: If Birmingham and Atlanta can't have Prince Henry, they can have a circus. hanging, or something equally as attrac- tive and get even,
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

From the Talladega News-Reporter: It is said the Catholics of the state are con- templating building and orphan asylum at East Lake.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

having been feau out tie Deinoeidtic party on the floor of the House there would soon be at that rate no Democratic party left.
 "It does not accord with my idea declared Judge Richardson, that on all occasions, large and small, we must make each measure or issue one of political test. Why my distinguished friend from Iowa CMr. Hepburn) said that we had read out the Bryanites we had read out the Goldbugs and those who voted for the Philippine bill and soon, he said. we would not have anybody left in our party
 An I say to my distinguished friend from Iowa, be patient and wait. The Democratic party is all right. We are following the wise advice once given by General Grant. We think we can in terpret the signs of the time We are carefully keeping our own council. We are sitting up straight in the boat We hear the mu>>erings afar off, yet very near. We know what perplexing ques- tions are burdening today the shoulders and consciences of the Republican party. We know upon whose shoulders is thrown the great responsibility of settling the great and portentious question of whether this country will deal honestly and fairly with Cuba. On this question the eager eyes of the country are on you We are watching and waiting to see how you are to meet the earnest demand that comes up from all sections of our country and
 
 reform. Of course, we know that the great trusts are watching you too. We know that the question of selecting the route and constructing the Nicaragua ecapai deYolrss upqn the-I e-Iaepabllean par.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

flights over stretches of the Mediter- rarean. He was in training for trip across the Atlantic, which he says he will yet make.
  Death by the Christian Science route is not manslaughter in New Hampshire. Up there the courts hold that a man can have any treat ment he may desire. Sixteen inches of room Is all the space each person can have at the coronation in Westminster Abbey. The amount of sitting room does not fit all cases. Congressman Grow served ten years before the civil war, and this year he will complete another period of ten years, when he will retire. Dr. Unschtzkaemf, a. Viennese scientist, Is the latest one who has departed to look for the North Pole. He carries his name with him. MT. Carnegie has contracted the check writing habit, and there is no cure available while he stays in a disgraced condition.
 
 Galusha A. Grow began to sit in Congress fifty-one years ago, and now he desires to retire to private life.
 
 In some towns nowadays many many men are to be pitted. They had not been vaccinated. The March inauguration Is a pro- moter of pneumonia, and it should be advanced to a later date. 
 The sick chamber at Groton at tracted the smypathies of a great and populous country. Professor Pearson will now lecture and write books. He knows how to get even.
  England and Japan offer us an open door that We could not ourselves se- cure.
 Miss Stones release is altogether too much of a continuous perform ance.
 Mrs. Eddy very prudently declines to grapple the smallpox problem.
  The Slay is not marching to Pekin nearly so rapidly as he once did.
 -e--- The Dingleyites fear Bobcock much more than Babcock fears them.
 -s. MT. Babcock of Wisconsin has the courage of his convictions.
  The Paterson anarchists were burn ed out, but not burned up. The oleomargarine taxes are bas- ed on the color line.
The age-herald., 1902-02-17

From the Admission Hot Blastt Birm- ingham is about to inaugurate a sky scraping era in buildings. A nine story building has just been contracted for.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-24
BIG ADVA'lC,E IN THE
PRICE O ANTHRACITE COAL
CABINET TO TAKE STUMP.
Presidents Advisers Planning to Have
Talks With Their Constituents,

Talks With Their Constituents.
Washington, July 24.-All members
OF the cabinet who can make public
speeches are to address the voters dur
Ing the approaching campaign.
This is something of an innovation
in politics, and the action of the cabi-
net officers will be due to direct init.
nation from President Roosevelt that
he desires them to go upon the stump.
The President himself is to make few
addresses during the fall. and he has
told his cabinet officers that he would
like them to do likewise. He takes the
ground that the country has right to
know from its highest officials just
what is being done by the various de-
partments, and he thinks the heads of
these departments are better qualified
to impart the information than the or
dinary campaign orator.
Payne and Hitchcock are not orators
and will probably rot make any
speeches. Knox has never made a po-
litieal speech, but at the behest of the
President will tackle the trust ques-
ton. Secretaries Wilson, Shaw, Root
and Moody are able campaigners and
their speeches are much in demand.
| Shaw will begin his work in the Maine
campaign. Hay is slated to discuss
the rise of the United States as world
power.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-24
Captain ]. ]. Pershing Arrests
Sultan Of Binadayan.
TONGULLEADERDE DEFIANT
Demands the Delivery of the Moros
Who Attacked Americans on June
22-one Brought in Who confesses
to Deed Before Dying.

Manila, July 24.-Captain John J..
Pershing, of the Fifteenth cavalry,
who is in command of the Lanao (Min-
danao) expedition, has arrested the
sultan of Binadayan, as hostage for
not delivering to him the Moros who
on June % attacked two Americans.
The Sultan Makes Offer.
The sultan offered to produce the
dead body of the relative of a Moro
leader and to surrender ten slaves,
but Captain Pershing refused to en-
tertain the suggestion. The sultan
then ordered his followers to produce
the guilty Moros.
Guilty Man Brought In.
On Tuesday one of the guilty men
was brought into the camp of Ameri-
cans He was horribly mutilated.
Makes Confession.
Before dying he confessed to hav-
ing participated in the ambush of
Americans.
Defies Authorities.
Tongul, leader of the attack, has
fortified his house and defies the sui
tan's followers to capture him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-24
h HAVE NO CEMETERY.
No One Wants to Sell Ground for a
Burial Site.

Dixie, July 24.-(Special. 1.-THE ac-
cidntal death Of the daughter of gro
eryman Nichols brought this commu-
nifty face to face with the strange
fact that while the city is over a
yeaf Old and has a fire company and
a sewer system, no place has been
provided for the burial of the dead.
The body Of the girl had to be taken
to Cedar Falls and deposited in a
vault until cemetery is laid out.
None of the residents want to live
near the cemetery and no one will
sell the ground necessary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-24
DEMOCRATS MEET IN
0SKALO0SA TODAY
WILL NOT RECOGNIZE UNION.
Waterloo Factory Closed Down Be.
cause of Strike

Waterloo, July 24.-The labor trou-
bles existing between the employees OF
the Thomas Cascaden factory and the
owner of the business, grow wider and
wider. The foundry hands quit some
days ago and the moulders have join
ed the strikers, who refuse to come
back to work unless their union is rec
ognized. But Jew helpers remain,
and it is almost impossible to keep the
factory open with this condition exist
ing. The articles made are feed cook
ers, steam cookers and gasoline en-
gines. The business has been pay
ing one and growing one. Mr.. Cas-
cader will pay the wages demanded,
but he will abandon the factory before
he will recognize the union.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-24
NO CHANGE IN CABLE PLANS.
Work of John w. Mackay Will Be Con-
tinued.

London, July 24.-George G. Ward
the vice-president and general manag
er Of the Comm ercial Cable Co., when
asked by representative of the Asso
ciated Press what effect the death Oh
John w. Mackay would have on the
business of the company. He replied:
Il do not know who will succeed Mr..
Mackay as president. That is in the
honds of the board of directors. You
can say that there will be no change
Of policy. The Mackay plans will be
faithfully carried out. The contracts
for the Pacific cable have been' let anf
will proceed promptly"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-24
MANY CANDIDATES.
Young Women Desire to Secure schol.
arships in Cooking School.

Cedar Falls, July 24--(SpeciaD- -
The Dread Domestic Science school of
Worcester, Mass. has offered free
scholarship to one young woman from
the state of Iowa. Last year the same
offer was made and State Superintend-
ent Barrett of the department of pub
lie instruction. selected Miss Edwards
OF Waterloo, this county. She gradu-
ated at the head of class of thirty
six. This year many applicants will
file from Blackhawk county.as the adj
vantages are apparent Miss Edwards
has been conducting cooking schools
throughout the state since her gradual
ton
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-24
IRISH DEBATE in COMMONS.
John Redmond Declares Ireland is =
Menace to the Empire.

London, July 24-The house of
commons last night entered on SER
les of Irish debates. John Redmond,
chairman of the Irish parliamentary
party, moved the reduction Of the
salary of the chief secretary, George
.Wyndham. Mr. Redmond maintained
that Mr.. Wyndham had done nothing
for the country and that the Irish
problem was more dangerous to the
empire today than it had been for
quarter of century.