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The age-herald., 1902-03-04
DIAZ MEETS PARTY.
Widow of the Late Austrian Minis
 ter on Way to Mexico City.

Laredo, Tex, March 3-Advices from c. P. Diaz. Mexico, opposite Eagle Pass, Tex, state that the special train bearing Mime. Diaz and party, among whom was Mime. Teresa Mirandi wife of the late deceased minister to Austria, and who is a sister of Mime. Diaz, reached Eagle Pass from San Antonio at 7:30 this morning, and at once crossed over the international bridge at c. P. Diaz, where the party were met by President Diaz.
 At 7:45 a. m. the party departed on board a special train for Mexico City via the Mexican International and Mexican Central roads. The personnel of the party on the special train follows: President and Mime. Diaz, Mrs. Teresa Miranda, Mrs. Elizagoa, sister of Mrs. Diaz; Mrs. Amado Diaz de la Torrea; President and Mrs. Diaz' daughter, Jose de Teresa Y Romeno, son of Mrs. Mirandl; Senorita Dolores Teresa, niece of the deceased minister; Capt P. Diaz, son of President and Mrs. Diaz; Capt. S. Garcia Cuellas, aide de camp to President Diaz and senor Cuillermo Reyes. in charge of the Pres ident's special.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
CLAYTON'S BILL
 MEETS WITH FAVOR
PROPOSITION TO DONATE MONEY FROM LAND SALE TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL GET A FAVOR. ABLE REPORT.

Washington, March 3.-eSpeciaD- eral members of the Alabama delegation appeared before the public lands commit tee this morning to advocate the passage of the bill introduced by Representative Clayton appropriating the proceeds deriv- ed from the sale of the state public lands to the common school system. It is ex pected that Representative Claytons bill will be reported favorably by the com mittee. The bill will be amended so as to apply only to the mineral lands of which there are about ninety thousand acres.
 The remaining land will be reserved for Homestead entry. The ninety thousands acres will perhaps yield as much as $450.- GOO. Representative Thompson presented to the com mittee petition signed by cit izens of Wetumpka asking that fifty thousand acres be given the nine district school of the state.
 The bill introduced by Representative Richards for the benefit of the Hunts vile and Florence schools, and that by Representative Wiley for the Montgomery and Troy schools. will not receive the fa- vorable report of the committee.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
OBJECTS TO THE BILL.
Roosevelt Thinks Civil Service ProvI.
 vision an Unjust Measure.

Washington, March 3.-In conference with members of Congress today Presi- dent Roosevelt expressed his disapproval of the civil service provision Of the bill creating a permanent census bureau which has passed both houses and is now before him.
 The bill extends the provisions of the civil service law to all the clerks at pres ent employed in the census office, num- bering about 100, and the President takes tn, position that this action is an injus- tice to those who have passed and who may pass the civil service examination prescribed by law. He is, however. anx- ious to have a permanent census bureau, and the opinion Is expressed by those who have talked with him that he will sign the bill and then seek so to regulate by executive order the appointments un- der the bill as to avoid the injustice of which he complains.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
RLocToN HAS ELECTION.
Present Mayor and Board of Aldermen Again Endorsed.

Blocton. March 3.-(Special.)-The city of West Blocton held her second munich pal election today The present Mayor and board of four councilmen were en- dorsed. The official ballot is as follows Mayor, E. D. Reynolds, 65; councilmen, c. w. Ellis. 63; W. A. Harvey, 54; L. J. Hayes. 67: T. A. McCool, 51; T. J. Vicery. 2S; and Eugine Walker, 26. Hon. Y. C.. Wallace was not a candidate but he re- ceived two votes for Mayor The elec- ton passed off quietly
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
BEAUTIFUL CEREMONY
 IN HONOR OF POPE
THE HOLDING THE PATEL CHAPEL" WAS CARRIED THE sAsILcA WITH EXTRAORDINARY IN THE PRESENCE OF PoNTIFF AND AN AssEMsLAee NUMBERING FULLY FIFTY THOUSAND PERSONS.

Rome, March S.-The principal ceremony in the celebration of the pontifical jubi- lee in honor of the twenty-fourth anni- versary of the Pope's coronation, the holding of the papal chapel" was car ried out in the basilica this morning with extraordinary pomp and in the presence of the pontiff and an assemblage esti- mated to have numbered fully 5000 per sons. The chapel was held in the basil lea today Thirty cardinals, numerous archbishops and bishops, the members of the pontifical court, the special foreign missions sent by most countries, the mem- bers of the diplomatic corps and the Roman nobility, all in magnificent vest
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
DAMAGE IS ENORMOUS.
Floods Are. on the Rampage In West
 ern Part of North Carolina.

which reached here today from the west ern section of North Carolina are to the effect that the damage to railroads and country roads, caused by the recent storm and flood, is enormous, but it is known that no lives were lost. Several towns in the western part oI the state have been cut off entirely from communication since last Thursday.
 The railroad situation is slightly inn proving, one accommodation train leav- ing for Marshall this afternoon. The roads are employing all possible means to hasten the repairing of their lines. Two of Mrs. George Vanderbilt's fayorite horses perished in the flood at Biltmore and several servants employed at the Vanderbilt home almost lost their lives before being rescued by a ferryman.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
WEST WANTS ROOSEVELT.
Has Invitation From MT. Scott, Who
 Entertained MT. Mckinley.

Washington, March 3-Irving NJ. Scott of the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, today told the President that if he con- templated western trip this summer the people of the Pacific coast would be de- lighted to receive a visit from him.
 The President thought 1t would be quite impossible for him to leave. es- pecially in view of the present long ses- sion of Congress, but said he hoped that some time next spring, after the adjourn ment of the short session, he would be able to visit the west
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
KING AND QUEEN WILL WORK.
English sovereigns Will Take Active
 Interest in Affairs.

New York March 3-Since the period of mourning for Queen Victoria expired King Edward and Queen Alexandra have sworn that 1t Is their intention to take very active part in the affairs of the na- tion, says a Tribune dispatch from Lon don. West England is eagerly looking forward to a visit from their majesties at tho end of this week.
 The King and Queen will leave Marl- borough House on Friday for Dartmouth and his majesty will formally lay the foundation stone for the new naval col lege there and the following day they will proceed to Davenport to be present at the launching of the battleship Queen. The christening ceremony will, of course. be performed by her majesty. The Prince and Princess of Wales will also visit west England this week in order to take part in public ceremonies.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
LEANDER AND RUTZ WIN.
Beat Lake and TurvIle Two Lengths.
 Others a Lap Behind.

Atlanta, March 3.-The twelve-hour championship of America was won here tonight by Leander and Rutz, who fin- ished first in the twelve-hour bicycle race, winning by two lengths from Lake and Turville, who rode lap ahead of the other five teams. The score of the two teams for the twelve hours time was 276 miles and g laps.
 The remaining five teams finished for place prizes as follows;
 Hadfield and Calvin, Walthour and Fields, Fenn and Caldwell, Lawson and Barclay, Bennett and Hunter. The dis tance covered by the m tonight was 4s miles flat
 Bobby Walthour of ie Leander a series of t es here during the latter L
The age-herald., 1902-03-04

ments, or uniforms, participated in the ceremony and formed a striking spec tacle
 The pontihcal guards, wearing their gala uniforms, were on duty on all sides. The Pope, who left his chamber at 10S0, was borne in the sedia gestatoria, pre- ceded by the pontifical court and sur rounded by nobles to the throne, amidst the acclamations of the vast assemblage. Cardinal Vannutelli intoned the mass. the pontifical choir chanted the Te Deum. and his holiness pronounced the benedic- tion, beyond which he did nor participate in the service.
 At 1920 p. m. the Pope returned to the vatican receiving another ovation as he did so.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
Destructive Fire In Mississippi.

Greenville, Miss. March 3.-A destruc- tive fire occurred here today and before the flames could be subdued. property valued at slOOoOO was destroyed. The fire broke out in the southern part of the city and destroyed several small resi- dences. Lakes warehouse was next con sumed and the following business houses were burned: Transient Hotel, w. c. Con- nelly's saloon; Newman rransrer stables, the Levee board building and part of Lakes grocery store. The insurance is only partial
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
ONE KILLED, OTHERS INJURED.
Two Freight Trains Collide at Pulas- Ri, Tenn, on the L. and N.

Nashville, March 3.-A collision this afternoon between two freight trains at Pulaski, eighty miles south of here on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad de- layed traffic two hours and caused the death of one man and the injury of three others. The dead:
 John Harley, fireman.
 The injured: Joe Zanone, engineer; J. H. Martin, conductor; Robert Wilson, brakeman.
 The north bound train was attempting to pass on the main track but the switch for some unknown reason, was turned wrong and the train ran in on siding where the south bound train was stand ing. Both engines were wrecked. The dead and injured were on the moving troi in
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
TEXAS CELEBRATES
Independence Day Was Observed in
 the Lone Star State.

Houston, Tex, March 3.-Texas indepen- dence day was generally observed today as a holiday. The formal exercises were confined to the public schools. At Hunts vile the grave of Sam Houston was strewn with flowers. At Austin the uni versity students observed the day with a set programme.
 At Waco the cornerstones for two new buildings for Baylor College were laid. Governor Savers was present and made an address The two buildings are to cost $l40,00
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
Fouuht a Draw.

Chigaco. March 3.-Benny Yanger of Chicago and "Kid' Broad of Cleveland fought six rounds to draw tonight at the America Club Yanger was in trouble during the last round and Referee Ho- gan's decision was hissed. The fight was fast from the outset.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
SENATE COMBINATIONS.
c. F. Rankin Will Be Postmaster at
 Brewton-Others Fortunate.

Washington, March 3.-I'he Senate to- day confirmed the following nominations:
 Charles A. Young of Princeton, N. J.; Ormond Stone of Charlottesville, Va, and Charles F. Chandler of New York City, members of the board of visitors to the United States naval observatory.
 Postmasters: Alabama-C. F. Rankin, Brewton.
 Navy: Capt. P. H. Cooper, rear admiral; Capt. G. H. Wadleigh, rear admiral.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
Railroad Bridge Washed Away.

Hazleton. Pa. March 3.-The Lehigh Valley raidroad bridge at Penn Haven, has been carried from its abutments and the Big White Haven bridge, also on the m ain line between New York and Buff falo is down Two brakernen who had run a tsirng of cars on to the bridge on Friday to prevent it's being carried away by the flood were drowned. Frank> lin Eroh. school teacher, in trying to cross a bridge spanning a swollen stream was carried away and drowned.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
"scab" Mortormen eoinq to Norfolk.

Lexington. Ky, March S.-In answer to a call from Norfolk. party of motormen left tonight to take the places of strikers.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
MEETS
 BRITISH FORCES

FUSION AND KILL AND CAPTURE es2 MEN, GUNS, A PoMPoM AND AMMuNTloN-FIeHTINe LASTED FOR THREE HOURS.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
VIOLENT STORM
 STRUCK MONTEREY
NEWS OF DISASTER DAYS AGO HAS JUST REACHED UNITED STATES-MANY BUILDINGS DE. MOLISHED.

San Antonio, Tex, March 3.-The first news of terrific wind storm that swept over Monterey, Mex, Thursday and Fri day was brought to the city today by passengers on the International and Great Northern from Mexico. The storm began Thursday morning, increasing in fierceness until Friday, and at times was cycIonic in strength. No lives were lost in the city as far as learned but the property damage was very heavy.
 Among the buildings destroyed was the depot of e Mexican Gulf Railroad, the roundhouse of the same road and large shelter.
 A large foundry was partly demolished and all the moulds destroyed, the damage being very heavy.
 Roofs were torn from business houses and the walls of a number of large brick structures blown in, doing great damage to stocks of goods. In the suburbs number of small residences were torn to pieces by the winds and their contents scattered. The damage will foot up over a half million dollars.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
THE WEATHER.

ALABAMA: RAIN TUESDAY; WARM FER IN SOUTHERN PORTION: COLDER BRISK COAST WINDS.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
THE KEY TO SUCCESS

Is generally turned by the man who advertises and keeps his name and business before the people.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07

flagship Olympia there will be seven
other vessels in Admiral Coghlan's
division.
Culebra is one of the several small
islands off the eastern coast of Porto
Rico which we acquired from Snain
when that island was ceded IN nc bv
the treaty of Paris. The largest If
ms group OF islands is Vieques or
Crao Island, five miles from Porto
Rlco and eight miles from Culebra
II has a length from east to west of
twenty-one miles, with width of six
mixes and forms the southern bound.
airy of Vieques Sound.
Cuiebra is only about half the size
OF Vieques island, but has been given
the preference as naval base on az.
count of its fac harbor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07
Skinninu Pearls:

Inc lap1dary was skinnirg a pearl
lie mad on gloves of a very delicate
sort OF kid, and the glasses that he
| wore had lenses OF such great magni-
| lying power that mis- eyes, through
them, looked as big as saucers. Il
| wear gloves" he said, because the
hands perspire freely in this work.
ana perspiration has often been
known to discOlor pearls. This stone
was injured by the accidental drop-
ping on it of some aciu. The disaster
olscclored 1t, you see. With this very
dehcate little tool 1 am removing its
outer skin, and if l find that the acid
mas uttered through and discolored
the inner skin also, 1 may remove
that as we'll pearl, you see, is com
posed of concentric layers, or skins
and you can, if you are clever work
man, peel 1t down and down until if
disappears. That operation, indeed is
often done by the apprentices of the
lapldary trade. They work on spoiled |
worthless pearls, and the experience |
is very good for them. It teaches
them great deal about the pearls
anatomy, and it gives a wonderful
cunning to their hand The pearl is
he only precious stone that can he
skinned To skin it is often the opIv
way to restore its milky color"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07

| produced, was cut in 1923, a ST. Sc
pastlon In 1437 and Madonna has
Deen dated 141S. Playing cards were.
however, in use in France in the mid
oie or the fourteenth century, and the
ngures were impressions from wood
DOCKS, states the Scientific American
IL is allowable for France to dispute
the priority of Germany, and many at.
tempts have been made to claim the
art as due to French enterprise. M.
Henri Bouchot of the Bibliotheque Ma
tlonaie. now declares that a part of a
block with a representation of cru.
c1hx1on has been discovered in a coun-
try town of France. The costumes
are evidently those worn in the mid |
ole fourteenth century, and it is as
Sumed that the wood block belongs to
some time between 1910 and 1850.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07

seemed advisable, therefore, to sta.
ton the Bancroft 1000 miles nearer
the scene OF action, where she would
be able to reach her destination in
two or three days from the receipt of
orders from Washington.
Scarcely had the Bancroft started
when the navy department decided to
anticipate by nearly six months the
naVai maneuvers to be held next
winter, and ordered Rear Admiral 10
seph b. Coghlan to assume command
OK ths newly created Caribbean d.
division of the North Atlantic squad
ron. Admiral Coghlan expects to
moist his flag on the Olympia Oct 20
and sail for Culebra Island, which
VIII be the headquarters for our Carib-
bear, naval force. In addition to the
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07
Wanted SOMETHING simpI,

Marriage might easily becom.
terrifying than it is to a timit
IL 1t We're TO be guarded by suci
Ventlonalfties as those which ala
the young man in the Southwest
whom the New York Evening
tells.
Not long ago a large clothing hh
IN New York received a letter FIJI
the remote Southwest, to this effh,
What is the proper dress for a greDr
in the afternoon?" +
The clerk who opened the mail re
Ierred the inquiry to the livery te
partment, and the head of that d.
partment dictated brief reply: Il
'Bottle-green coat, fawn-colores
trousers with top boots, silk hat witt
cockade We can make you prices a,
In about week came a pIaintive
note: i always knew it was extensive
% get married, but can't you suggest
little less elaborate?1
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07

and, responding to his Come I'M, the
stranger re-entered softly, removed
his hat and gently inquired:
rs Mr.. ingalls, in, sir?"
me maSnate. deeply impressed with
me iact that his little lecture had pro
uuced quick results, said cheerfly:
res, my fliend-I am he. What
can l do for you?"
Do for me?' came the answer.
ihen, louder: DO for me! You can
go to the devil for me. you bald-head-
ed little duffer! That's what you can
do"
And he departed. slamming the door
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07

, annoyed by the staring and the wills
pering OF the other women living in
the building.
One day she said to Mrs. Curran:
Your neighbors seem very curious to
know who and what l am, and the
nature of my business with you"
They do" acquiesced Mrs. Curran.
DO they ask you about it?''
lndade they do, ma am"
And Dc you tell them?"
Faith, thin, an On do not"
What do you tell them?"
'Oi just tell thim,' was the calm
reply, that you ere me dressmakerl
an let it go at t:4l-tat,,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07
REPRINTED OF HER BARGAIN
soarder's Appetite Too Great for
Candiady's Pocketbook

oo@roers appetite Too Great for
Landiady's Pocketbook.
There can be no mistake about if
for the mistress of the house is a
woman of verify, and she voucbes
loF the truth OF the story. She keeps
d large boarding house, and not long
aso han came and engaged table
BOARD for four persons. He was a man
OF good appearance, his CREDENTIALS
were everything that could be desired
and she agreed to take the party. But
upon the day set for their arrival the
man came alone
When viii the others Gomez she
asked him.
To tell you the truth" he repIied
am the only one; but l have a
somewhat unusual appetite. and nav
the rates for four people for myself"
To say that the woman was aston
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07
A PATRON OF ART.
Boston Woman Who Was Mistaken
About Value of Rer p,.,L,

boston Woman Who Was Mistaken
About Value of Her Purchase.
One of Boston's patrons of art
stepped into picture store ON Boston
street the other day, and, after an in
| spectlon of the stock, called a sales
man and asked the price of bit of
| coloring that appealed to her fancy
Three fifty was the reply. You may
send it to my address," she said and
took her departure.
a few days later she was ag>ip i'm
the store, wearing look of extreme
dlsmay. Having located the clerk
from whom she had mad.> the DUR
chase, she inquired if some mist Ae
mad not been made in the price. 81
think not" he said; have you the bill
with you?" Yes, here it is" Il see
no mistake in it, You don't mean
to say that the price was s35O?"
why, certainly, and we considered it
very low figure"
Taking the picture from under her
cloak. she handed it back to the sales
man, saying, Il thought, the price was
$3.50 from what you said. Boston
Herald.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07
THE CHURCH HE FAVORED
Hh''ade'phian Gives Reasons for His
RELIGIOUS Leanipoe

Hh''ade'phian Gives Reasons for Hi.
Religious Leanines.
1t Is told of the late Senator Matt
carpenter that one day while chat.
ing with friends in a committee room
,ne conversation turned on the re1a.
i've merits OF religious sects. Nearly
every member of the party belonged
TO some church, and there had been
an animated discussion, Senator Car
pehteF pacing up and down, listening
IltenCly enough, but saying not a
word.
what church do you belong to. Car
penter?" asked one.
Il don't belong TO any"
why don't you join one?"
don't want to. None exact1v
suits my views"
What one would you join if Won
were to feel forced to a choice?"
The Catholic. by all means"
And why the CathoIic?"
because they have a purgatorv, and
cnat motion for new trial. "-Phil- |
adelphia Ledger.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07
NOT WHAT HE EXPECTED.
How Mr.. Ingalls, Lesson in Poiitenese
Was Wasted.

How Mr.. Ingalls, Lesson in PoIitenes.
Was Wasted.
M e. ingalls,, prominent in railroad
aHalrs OF the middle west, has a rule
tnat callers must send in their names
from an outer Office and await his
summons If he desires to admit them
IL is told of him that. not a great
"nlle ago, the rule was ignored bv a
stranger, who swung wide the door
'et IL close with a bang, and ierlxilv
asked:
ingalls, in?"
l am Mr.. Ingalls, replied the rail-
road man, his choler rising.
So?' queried the stranger. Letter
for you"
Ana he handed over an enveIone
When Mr.. ingalls, read the contents he
surprised and asked:
DO you know what this says?
Yep. replied the stranger. sta |
ION agent in our town said you'd give
ne JOB If | brought that to you"
indeed" commented ingalls,. ironi-
ally. We'll, do you not think your
hances would be better if YOU at
EAST knocked before entering re-
loved your hat when you entered
nd asked for Mr. Ingalls, instead of
erely Ingalls'?"
The stranger looked discounted
achN for the letter and SLOWLY left
etore Ingalls, recovered from his sur
lse' there was a knock on the door,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07
h5T Of ofYs OF wooD ENGRAVING.

cessarv - aStres Contend for the Hon.
mo ca 70 DO of the invention.
Asi1l 80 oe madroversy was at one time
~ - ulre abe the--eountry that could
;, oeiore the originated wood engray-
Every ind simple process was
se-cIass gushe.e Egyptians for the pro
e confident tbsamps, and it has been as
ae. Precant; the Chinese printed from
went a. >ss~sspeartree as early as the
no.--acentury.~ Independent orig
lAAz,zsion OF the art has been generally
Sreulted to Germany among modern
nations. Ia the Cologne district st.
CHRISTOPHER. whioO has often been re-
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07

oe ample accommodation for .,,os.
anu anu all the basement and terre Gest Ss
one wing will be given over IN 49, VI
LES les Oh the executive. The W. VI
fa Will be the most eligible a Mnlse
LUZ Ine purpose in the land and @poue
no srandiose scheme of archito WINE
IS 70 De Incorporated, it viii an cur.
LOr what may be clearly calIaa Stand
american or colonial style " the
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-07

isneu would be a mild expression, but
IL seemed fair arrangement, particu-
iarly 1or her side of the bargain. That
was until the man had been boarding
. Win her for week, and then she was
opilsed to ask him to leave, for she
bald ne not only ate enough for four
people, but for boarding house full,
ana she could not afford to keep him.