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The age-herald., 1902-01-20
OPPOSITION TO FUNSTON.

From the Kansas City Journal.
 There has been good deal of talk in the Kansas papers about the opposition which was made here to the confirmation of General Funston" writes Congressman Scott from Washington but none of the reports has stated the facts exactly as they existed. When the nomination was sent to the Senate, 1t was referred in regular order to the committee on mili- tary affairs. When the committee met to consider it, they found on file a pro- test signed by a number of army officers, all of them. I believe, below the rank of colonel asking that the appointment be not confirmed. They alleged as reasons that General Funston was deserter from the Cuban army; that his capture of Az unaldo was a reckless and hairbrained expedition. involving treachery and de- ceit, discreditable to a soldier and a gen. tleman that his promotion over the heads of so many men who were his seniors and his superiors in rank would be demoraliz- ing and hurtful to the service.
 "As the only representative on the com mittee from Kansas, it developed natural ly upon Senator Davis to refute these ob- jections, which he did so completely and satisfactorily that the committee present. ed a unanimous report in favor of the confirmation, and the Senate adopted it without division or discussion. The of ficers who filed the protest very pru- dently, and perhaps properly, asked that their names be not made public, and thus ends the last of the many attempts that have been made to rob our Kansas Sheri- dan of the reward which his dash, daring and skill have so richly earned
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Public School Buildings.

with the opening of the Martin scnooi on Fountain Heights Monday all three of the new public school buildings will be in use, but by next fall more room will be badly needed" said member of the Board of Educaion
 These new buildings can be enlarged without much cost. They were designed with additions in view and when the ex- tensions shall have been made then we should be in a position to build nigh school that would satisfy the demand.
 Money put In a large and well ap- pointed high school building would De money wisely invested. Such a building would reflect credit on Birmingham ana be a great advertisement for the city.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
WON'T SHOW KERN.
Governor of Louisiana May be Asked
 to Instruct Sheriff.

New York, January 1s-Titus tonight received the following telegram from De- tective Sergeant John Kelly who went to New Orleans accompanied by Danuel G. Thebaud, to ascertain if the robber held by the New Orleans police is Edward Kerns who robbed MT. Thebaud's house of jewels valued at $50.000.
 Sheriff wants reward; won't show man. Have Governor Odell wire Govern or of Louisiana to advise Sheriff Mar rero as to his duties. Man under ar rest Is Kern
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
Taxes Per Mile oi Line.

Excluding United States taxes the railroads of the country as whole pay taxes at the rate of $254.7S a mile. The diversity of the taxation of the tangible property of railroads in the various States is very great, vary from $1411 per mile of line in Massachusetts, to $72.17 in South Da- kota. In Connecticut railroads are taxed at the rate of s996 per mile;
 In Rhode Island. sS47; in New Jersey, D772; in New York, $561. These are the States in which railroad t tkation
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
WANTS WARM BEpcLoTHINe.
rom the Kansas City Star

From the Kansas City Star.
 Congressman Charles F. Scott has re- celved a demand from a Kansas woman for the passage of law ito compel keep CTS of hotels or sleeping rooms to keep on each bed four quilts and one blank ct. each quilt to contain not less than five pounds of cotton batting (not coarse hair) and to be covered with at least H yards of cloth (seven yards on each side) two and ne-third yards long and at least two yards wide: and the blanket to weigh at least two pounds; this covering to be kept on the beds from September 10 to May l."
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

As rule railroad taxation is light in the South, and heavy in the North west. If the railroads of Alabama were taxed at the Massachusetts rate per mile, they would pay annually nearly s5,OOO,0Oo, or about $2,000O00 more than this state needs.
 The total amount of State and To- cal taxes paid by the railroads in the year ended June 30, 1900, was $47.- 415,433.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
MT. Fish on inspection Tour.

Memphis, Tenn, January 19.-President Stuyvesant Fish of the Illinois Central and party arrived here tonight from Chi cago on a tour of inspection of the lines of the Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley The members of the party were MT. Fish and Private ,Secre- tary R. P. Barry, Jr.; J. T. Harahan, second vice-president; J. M. Dickinson general counsel and D. Leroy Dresser, President of the New York Merchants Association. The party will leave for New Orleans tomorrow morning.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
Mill on the Floss.

Nearly forty-two years ago, on Marcn 21, 1880, George Eliot wrote, in a furore as she said, the closing page of The Mill on the Floss. ." remarked a litreary wo- man yesterday.
 'erhe book will go out of copywright in England this spring. On the manuscript of it the author inscribed: ITO my below ed husband, George Henry Lewes, give this manuscript of my third book written in the sixth year of our life together at Holly Lodge. South Field, Wandsworth, and finished March 21, 1s6o.' At first she thought of giving tho story another title, since the objections are that the mill is not strictly on the Floss, being on It's small tributary But she thought 1t was better than The Tullivers, or, Life on the Floss
 George Eliot said that she was grate- ful, yet rather sad to have finished the novel-sad that she would have to leave the banks of the Floss. She went to Italy and from there, after a little time, she wrote: AS for the mill I am in repose about it now that know 1t has found it's way to the great public. Its comparative rank can only be decided after some years have passed, when the judgment upon it is no longer influenced by the recent enthusiasm about Adam meaning Adam Bede.' In a letter of that time she says: I do not mean to send The Mill on the Floss to any one except Dickens. who has behaved with delicate kindness in a recent matter, which I wish to acknowl- edge She was anxious to see Bulwers criticism of the book, but particularly wished that newspaper articles on it would not be sent to her"
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
CHASED HALL THIEF.
Negro Robs Mr. H. Greensboro of an
 Overcoat.

MT. H. Greensboro, 2s29 Third avenue, had an exciting chase last night after negro who had stolen an overcoat from the rack in the hallway of his residence. The fugitive proved the best sprinter, so Mir. Greensboro sought the sid of The police.
 Mir. Greensboro says he was seated in his parlor when he heard a noise in the hall. He reached the door in time to see negro with his oyercoat jump from the porch He gave chase and ran the thief some distance They passed the East End fire department and several firemen joined in the chase, but the negro eluded them all
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 A girls second engagement always lacks snap. like the sequel to story.
 Men don't mind looking old If they don't feel it; women don't mind feeling it If they don't look it.
 Idiots never see the clouds over the honeymoon because they. cant look at anything but each other.
 A girl comes near enough to sGraring a circle to satisfy herself when she puts her finger through a wedding ring.
 A man can love woman without mar rying her. and marry her without loving her. But it is the com bination that is the tht1a'
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
HAD BOX OF TOBACCO.
Because He Could Not Give ExpIana
 ton Negro Was Arrested.

Because he was unable to tell where he obtained a box of tobacco and whether he paid s4 or s for 1t. J. B. Philips. a negro, was arrested Saturday night by Policemen Baker and Mcdonald on sus- picion.
 He claimed to be from Pratt City and to have obtained the tobacco from a store. A charge of carrying concealed weapons was also lodged against him.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
Robbed of ss5oo.

Kirksville. Mo- January 1s.-I Solomon, a Syrian, living at Keokuk. Iowa. was held up last night and robbed of a money belt containing ss5oo. Solomon had sold out his business in Keokuk and was look ing for a location here. Two fellow countrymen have been arrested charged with the robbery. Solomon says one of them held him while the other cut the belt from his waist. The money has not been recovered. ss-
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

The organization of 27 new banks in Alabama in a single year, of 25 in Mississippi of 49 in Georgia, and of 25 in Tennessee, Is a full record. True, many of these institutions have small capital, but they are adapted to their respective localities, and they will grow no doubt as rapidly as their localities do.
 The record of Texas Is surprising. Tn the respect of new national banks the Lone Star State stands at the top. Eighty-four national banks were actually organized and started in that State last year, together with thirty four State or private banks. Texas is fast becoming a great State.
 Is seems scarcely possible that a like number of banks will be organiz- ed in the South this year, but the in dications thus far are that the num- Der will not be much, if any, less. As national banks having a capital of $25,000 or over can be organized it is coming to be the fashion in the Jesse towns to accept this form of banking The larger towns have both kind as a rule, but the general tendenc 
 may be said to be toward the nationa system.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
Killed Ills Friend by Mistake.

Shawnee, O. T., January ls.-B. B. Hunt of Huntsville. Mo, was shot and killed today by John Seville, who mis- took him for an enemy Hunt went to Seville's home and demanded admittance. Seville had experienced trouble Saturday with other persons and supposing they had returned to open the quarrel, re- fused to admit Hunt and shot through the closed door. Hunt dropped dead on the steps
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
Killed Himself in Horrible Manner.

Toledo O., January 19.-Louise Avery, g years of age of Delaware, O., commit ted suicide in a horrible manner some time last night This morning her broth CT found her lying dead upon her bed with the barrel of a shotgun held by her hand against her temple. Evidences were found that the woman had taken Paris green and morphine but had finally re- sorted to the shotgun. The entire top of her head was blown off. The refusal of a man to marry her is said to have prompted the deed.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
RorHscHlLp,s AUTO HoTHoUsE

From the Washington Times.
 An automobile hothouse Is one of the la- test novelties in Paris. Baron Edmond de Rothschild has just had one construct ed at a cost of 15.OOO francs, for the pur- pose of carrying hothouse plants from his country estate to his house In Paris. The Journey there and back used to take two days. and necessitated the lodging of three men overnight in Paris. It is now performed in the same day and will doubtless be considerable economy
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
AT THE GRAVE OF WALKER

By Joaquin Miller.
 He lies low in the levelled sand, Unsheltered from the tropic sun, And now of all he knew not one will speak him fair in that far lant Perhaps twas this that made me seek Disguised, his grave one winter-tide: A weakness for the weaker side, Al siding with the helpless weak. A palm not far held out Ia hand, Hard by long green bamboo swung, And bent like some great bow unstrung, And quivered like a willow wand; Beneath a broad bananas leaf, Perched on it's fruits that crooked. hang, A bird in rainbow spleSldor sang = A low, sad song, of temper"a grief. No sod, no sign, no cross nor stone. But at his side cactus green Upheld its lances long and keen; It stood in sacred sands alone. Flat-palmed and fierce v ith lifted One bloom of crimson crowned A drop of blood, so bright, so Yet redolent as reses' tears
 In my left handI held q | All rosy tipped arit pearly I laid it bv his loyly bed
 For he did love pass The grand songs # the
 O shell! sing W I, wi
 When sts-sns b'sw losss
 The widest se--
 said some th1k Soft whisper lSs at
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

It was turned into spirits of turpen- tine, 754,670 barrels; 2,563,O8 bar rels of rosin, and variety of miscel- laneous products. About half of the spirits of turpentine produced is con stunned in this country, but scarcely ten per cent of the rosin is needed at home.
 was the leading turpentine State, but the chief seat of the industry has since been transferred to Georgia and Florida, and the latter promises soon to take North Carolina's old place. The old North State. is still good producer, keeping abreast of Missis- eippi and Alabama even at this late day.
 An industry that is good for about 0,0O0,O00 year in merchantible pro- ducts is not an industry to be despis- ed. It is an industry that has helped many SoIshern country to further development. and it's only fault 'ig that it works it's own destruction. It destroys timber or renders 1t in- ferior, and thus aids the. process which is going on all too rapidly. But it has aided in drawing from that timber much wealth, and thus has been a factor in Southern develop ment.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

exceeds $500 mile. In Illinois, h. diana, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsylvania such taxation exceeds $500 a mile, but does not rise to $500. We add a table showing the taxation of railroad property in Ala bama and near-at-hand States:
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Prince Henry will find good share of his countrymen contentedly liv- ing in this country with no desire Of returning to the 'faderland."
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Mir. German will not enter the Sen ate until March, 1902, but he can now enter the presidential lists.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

General Kitchener will not be apt to change his campaign plans to meet Mir. Kipling's poetry. He may say the poetry is poorer than the plans.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
New Banks Last Year.

The bank statistics of 1901 show how rapidly the business of the South is expanding. This table tells the story at glance:
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

"The Islanders" may not be as smooth an article or poetry as some would like, but it is a rugged piece of political writing.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Jim Kribelik says he will continue to love the young women if they will agree not to rob him of his hair.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Congress and the people are now lin close touch, the connecting link lbeing garden seeds.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
Hotel Buelness Good.

Not often have the hotels of Birming- ham been more prosperous than now. A glance at the register at each of the lead ing hostelries reveals the fact that busi- ness is good.
 The lobby of the Hillman presented an exceptionally animated scene last night. Many strangers had come to town and many home people were on hand to meet their friends. Prominent corporation of- ficials were much In evidence. and from the number of furnace and mining men present one might have imagined that convention was about to be held. Presi- dent Thompson of the Republic, Vice President Hart of the Republic, General Counsel Houston of the Republic, Assist ant Manager Adams of the Republic, General Manager McCreary of the Ten nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company, General Sales Agent Lapham of the Ten nessee company. MT. Warren Shook, Su- perintendent of Alice furnace; c. E. Buck of c. K. Buck & Co.,, proprietors of the Trussville furnace, Manager Hillman of the Sloss- Sheffield furnaces, were all seen in the lobby during the evening.
 There was no significance in the pres- ence of these men. Most of them just hap pened to be there. Chairman Don H. Bacon of the Tennessee Company was scheduled to arrive yesterday but he failed to put in an appearances:
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Iowa is rising so fast some now expect Keokuk to develop a 400 and establish a social regime, so to speak.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

The German Kaiser stands by our constitution when he sends his brother across the sea to express his friendship for the United States and their illustrious head. No 'fs" in his'n.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

If Mrs. Nation has been invited to visit England she may know some one at home is plotting against her.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Young women who mob a male celebrity with efforts at least at kisses hurt the object of their devo- tions.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Geronimo is raising watermelons instead of the hot article he formerly dealt in.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Captain Clark gets a coveted ap- pointment, but he was too close up to get any prize money.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
Arthur p. can glare at David B. and vice versa.

Kipling is at any rate lep aheac of Alfred Austin.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Chicago professors are now very quiet. They arc engaged in locating the soul.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Kipling is in South Africa, but thus far he has captured no Boers.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Senator Quay's book on plum trees and how to shake them, is nearly done.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Boston has snow-not to melt but to slip over on runners.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Whitelaw Reid is becoming a pro- fessional special envoy
The age-herald., 1902-01-20

Prince Henry speaks English bet. ter than some natives.
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
Turpentlne and Rosin Industry.

A recent census bureau bulletin shows that there were in the census year 1503 turpentine and rosin plants in the country, employing 1,847 ,496 in capital, and turning out products each year worth about twenty million dollars. They pay out in wages each year nearly nine millions of dollars. The crude turpentine output of the census year by States was as follows:
The age-herald., 1902-01-20
About Persons.

James Mitchell of Cincinnati is at the Florence.
 R. Coley Anderson of Atlanta Is at the Morris.
 S. L. Williams of Philadelphia is at the Metropolitan.
 Mrs. Spain, proprietress of the Jasper Inn, Jasper, is at the Morris.
 s. J. Morgan of Blocton is at the Nor ris. A. S. Kirtian of Knoxville is at the Flnrsnce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-12-06

SORRY that they aligned 10 nnkp the
Nnynsc ~ evidenced by the fact that
thef refused duty this morning. The
lohEahuromcn were therefore hired
70 heavc the anchor, II they cannet
escape before they reach Port Town
send the ahanxhaied crew Will be
compelled 10 make wmtrY turn
about both Cape Horn and the cape
% Good Hope
Frank A.. Mcintyre last nikht filed
a petition IN the federal court asking
that writ OF haheaa corpus b. Il
sued directed 90 Captain Henderson.
citlng him 10 appear is ceuft to show
cause why william Jacobsen. one OF
the shanshaied scameu. should not
he kiNrn his liberty The order Was
served unon Captain Henderson by
Deputy Marshal Lathe lAat evening
ordering him 10 appear before Judge
hAnfotd Tuesday morning,
The captain released Jacobsen. but
~ defiance ~ the courts order head
ID TOT the higw seas Ia tow of the
tuk Pioneer, Once ON the blue water
he II secure from the Interference Of
any court, n he ever returns. how.
ever, he can be tried for contempt
Jacobsen claims that he was
shanEhaisd aboard the Largo law.
but Dee klns aiiege that he was
plsced there b. rival Hcfimps In
pnrnuancs % conspiracy to DELAY
the sailing % the Largo Law by
setting Captain Henderson into llli-
cation
british Vice Consul bernard Pei
ley n indignant over the manner IN
which captain Henderson has hesn
handled ny the Hcrimps tie sad
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-12-06
ASKS FOR
MORE MEN
Chief or POLICE SULLIVAN
coNFEsses DEPARTMENTS
WEAKNESS

That the Seattle police force IL
utterly Incapable of eufttrotifHE the
criminal element IN Seattle. il vir-
taaiiy admitted by chief Sullivan.
The polige force ~tii b Increased
and an attempt made 20 at least curb
the hishWaymen. burglars and
thieves Who for the past few weeks
have been tefroFfkiaE men, wofnru
and even Children IN all parts Of
the city.
Men have feared to 20 out alone
after DARK. HiGhsaymen and thugs
have not only dnae their deprrda-
Hons In the di=osiefiy districts Of
the city. but bold rebberf@a have
been cosnmltted In homes far re-
moved from the hsunss Of Grimm
ais
A few days axo the patroincn
were ordered 60 work . hours a day.
each. sn Increase ~ the ps3wer Of
the force Of 80 per cent Far two
nights this system has beer follow
ed. yet dastarcilY crimes have been
committed Just the Harue
Last night chief Sullivan decided
that he would not only have to make
hts m~n work long hours. but that
he would have To have more Of then.
II n probable that the fierce win be
Increased TO faz men There are
if5. 900 people IN the city. and ~ IL
usually estimated that there should
be one policeman for sTery 1000 in
habifHuss. The Seattle fore now
numbers g men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-12-06
BRITISH SEA CAPTAIN DEFIES
POWER OF FEDERAL COURT
Dup Largo Law Sets Sail With Shanghaied Crew Contempt of
Judge Hanord's Order in Habeas Corpus Case

In open contempt OF an arasr
sisned BY Judge uaufnrd OF IN,
United states district eaurt. CAPTAIN
" ~. Henderson master 81 tht
uflti"h ship Largo Law sailed FOR
t'vft Elisabeth, South Africa. thia
morning crew virtually ahanr.
hailed aboard his vessel had nnttniea
aud was locked IN the forocn-tle
while half daNcn tonsaharsfnen
Win the help ef an equal number OF
apprentices Weighed the anchor.
The crew was the second one rur.
nishcd ~ Dee 3 king. the West We.
atslp crlmie. who are fighting the
fuket sound boarding house keen
crr trust that far a year has con.
ttulied the ecrtnpins husinass
The fret crew Was shankhaird
aboard the vessel after being iinprl-
soned In the Occidental hathhouse
Tor two days aud a night hut leet
lust before the Largo Law was ready
To put 10 sea last Thursday. The
necona crew copststs Of six appren-
ilcer ARA ~ sailors. emily two Of
whom Il n said. are able bodied
s"amen. The remaining 10 are al
legged Ia be what sailors term
hohos, Or inoofnpetrnts They
were placed on the Largo Law one
ny ons and. u is alleged by Robert
Smith. William Jacobsen ana others
who have been aboard. driven into
tho forveastie at the mazair 81 a aig
revolver IN the hands Of Mate Me-
Clehan. They were loesed up an
last ntSht in the fererastte. u a.
claimed
they ars Wholly without supplies
% clothing ar blankets. tna.t Of them
being steenies That they are