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Cu. Both Ways.

A farmers boy in Scotland was charged with attempting to steal an article from shop door. In pleading his case he said he didn't steal the thing-''he was only gaun tae dae it."
 Whereupon the judge informed him that to do it and going to do it were all the same and that he would have to pay fine of 10 shillings or go to jail for ten days.
 The boy. not having the money. was allowed to go and get it from friend In little while he was seen standing in the court. and when asked if he had got the money to pay his fine he an. swered:
 "Na, but I was gaen tae dae it. an6 we said that gaen tac dae it and dae it were list the same. I'm thinking you and nell be aboot clear noO."-Pear- sons.
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Thought She Was n Calf.

When Mime. Schumann-Heink was thirteen. her father was transferred to Gratz. where q singing teacher, Ma rietta von Leclair. recognizing the young girls talent. offered to give her singing lessons without compensation. For two years she studied nothing but solfeggios Then She began learning songs. She had very deep contralto without any high notes at that time. One day caller. hearing her sing Schubert's "Der Tod und das Mad. chen" in an adjoining room. said to her teacher. "I did not know that you taught young calves"
 "She Is not young caif." replied Marietta von Leclair. "Some day she will be great singer."-Gustav Kobbe in Woman's Home Companion.
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Sorry He Spoke.

He was in the parlor of St. Louis residence while his tiancee was playing Chopin sonata on. the piano. Her mother was seated almost opposite her future son-in-law, and when the prop CT opportunity presented itself she said:
 Don't you think Edna has a great ear for music?"
 q certainly do." replied the young man. If you'd stretch few strings across. it would make lovely gui. tar"-
 But he never finished his sentence
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Tine NuatucAct Dialect.

A family c.rci, in Nantucket was once discussing t,!e use of nautical phrases whc,. tA" mother said, Girls, l never use them
 "Yes. thee does. mother
 Well. watch nie and see if dO."
 Shortly after she said to one of the children. There. take this and carry it to Cousin Ph,.bc and tell her that this squares the yarls with us. and thee must scud. for it is almost schooltimG." Boston ChliStinn Register.
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Cigars and Tobacco.

There are between 100000 and 100000 brands of cigars sold in this country. and your average smoker thinks that every brand means differ- ent kind of tobacco AS matter of fact 150 is an outside estimate of the different kinds of tobacco that can be procured from all sources. and even ex. perts can't tell some of these apart.
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Hoods Jdrsdparilla
 and PiUS

Are the medicines to take-they do the work thoroughly and agreeably and never fail to do it.
 Hoods are the medicines you have always heard recommended.
 'I cannot recommend Hoods Sar- saparilla too highly as a spring medi- cine. When we take it in the spring we all feel better through the sum- mer." MRS. s. H. NEAL, McCrays, Pa
 Hoods SarsapariIIa promises to cure and keeps the promise.
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Mdrch
 April May

There is a best time for doing everything-tbat is, time when a thing can be done to the best advan- tage, most easily and most effectively. Now is the best time for purifying your blood. Why? Because your sys- tenn is now trying to purify it-you know this by the pimples and other eruptions that have come on your face and body.
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E.s Propensity.

"I never forget joke that I once hear." remarked Rorem.
 "No." rejoined Guyer, and you don't give any of y0nr ncquaintances chance o."-Chicago News.
 The first shell was used In warfare by tine sultan Lf Gujcrat. india ih 14o0
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CANCER

Sufferers from this horrible malady nearly always inherit it-not necessarily from the parents, but may be from some remote ancestor, for Cancer often runs through several generations. This deadly poison may lay dormant in the blood for years, or until you reach middle life, then the first little sore or ulcer makes its ap. pearance -or swollen gland in the breast, or some other part of the body, gives the first warning.
 To cure Cancer thoroughly and perma. nently all the poisonous virus must be eliminated from the blood-every vestage of it driven out. This s. s. S. does, and is the only medicine that can reach deep. seated, obstinate blood troubles like this. When all the poison has been forced out of the system the Cancer heals, and the disease never returns.
 Cancer begins often in small way, as the following letter from Mrs. shirer shows
 A small pimple came on my jaw about an inch below the ear the left side of my face. It gave
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me no pain or inconven- eince, and I should have forgotten about 1t had It not begun to inflame and itch !; 1t would bleed a little, then scab over, but would not heal. This continued for some time, when my jaw began to swell, b ec o III ing very painful. The Cancer be- gan to eat and spread, until it was as large as . half dollar, when I heard of s. s. s. and determin- cd to give 1t a fair trial, and 1t was remarkable what a wonderful effect if had from the very bepi,
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
NO FAULT WITH PENSION LAW.
G. A. R. Commander Objects to Way
 1t Was Construed.

Minneapolis, Minn., March 31-Judge Ell Terrence, commander-in -in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, just back from a conference with the President on pension matters says the report of the c. A. R. pension commission was sub mitted to the President over week ago. J. M. Terrence discussing the report said: "The committee found no fault with the pensions laws as they now exist but rath- CT with the manner in which the laws have been construed and administered by the pension bureau. removal or change in the office of commissioner of pensions has been steadily growing for two years past until now it is almost universal among the veterans. The att mosphere of the pension bureau has been such as to create an impression that a great many frauds are attempted by the old soldiers, but records show that only one old soldier out of 73,oO0 has been convicted of fraud against the govern ment'
 Incidentally Judge Terrence denied that he was to be made pension commissioner, or was he a candidate for that or any other office.
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
BOER GENERALS
 CANNOT CONFER
SCHALK-BURGER IS HAVING DIE. FACULTY IN COMMUNICATING WITH GENERAL DEWET, AND PEACE NEGOTIATION IS SLOW.

The Hague, March 3l-Mr. Kruger, Dr. Leyds and the Boer delegates in Europe are expected to hold an important meet ing at Utrecht April 2, to consider the situation in view of acting President Schalk-B Burgers peace movement. Well informed people here say Gen. Schalk- Burger was evidently influenced by the receipt of the new note to Great Britain on the subject of peace in South Africa and other dispatches sent him from here. It is known that his communication with President Steyn and General DeWet, which have heretofore been easily car ried on, were interrupted by the recent British military movement and as it was necessary to communicate with Generals Steyn and DeWet before any peace pro- position could be formulated General Schalk-B Burger had to apply to Lord Kitchener for a safe conduct
 Considerable surprise Is expressed here at Schalk- Burgers delay in getting in touch with DeWet and 1t is thought that something unusual must be behind it.
 But even if the Orange Free State and Transvaal officials agreed to peace terms, it would be necessary for both republics to call a general meeting of the com manders and submit the proposals to the burghers before they could be submitted to Lord Kitchener. In any case uncondi- tional surrender, 1t Is declared, is out of the question.
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
COMMERCE COMMISSION
 TO WAGE VIGOROUS WAR

Chicago, March 31.-"It, is the purpose of the interstate commerce commission to employ every means within it's power to secure an absolute observance of the provisions of the interstate commerce act The commission is not going to cease begun with the same end in view"
 This announcement was made today by Commissioner Charles A. Prouty prelimi- nary to the investigation which will be conducted here beginning tomorrow. Ask ed what the commission expected to -tiis- cover and what would be likely the out come provided evidence of late infrac- tions of the law developed, MT. Prouty said:
 We must first ascertain what Is and has been done and then determine what action is advisable under the circum- stances as they may develop. The fact that the department of justice is proceed ing by other means would not prevent our taking the initiative in instituting criminal proceedings should the facts dis closed by the evidence warrant such ac- tion.
 Upon former investigations railroad officials have told us that secret prac- tices have been abandoned and the law observed. Despite this fact one railroad had one file with the commission for some time a tariff of 42 cents on packing
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
CHEERED THE BULL
 AND NOT MATADOR
AMERICANS TAKE SIDE WITH THE SUFFERING ANIMAL AND AP. PLAuD HIS ViCTORY-MExI CANS KISSED.

Fl Paso, Tex, March 31.-The usual Sunday bull fight at Juarez, Mexico, was accompanied by a somewhat unusual fea- ture the goaded animal turning the ta- bles on the matador. Several bulls had been brought into the arena, but the amusement they furnished was rather tame from a Mexican standpoint. There were many Americans among the spec tators who were somewhat disgusted with the butal show as horse after horse was gored by the tormented bulls while the pica60rs and matadors escaped scratch less.
 This was all changed, however, when Jarligo, the premier matador, was pre- pairing to thrust his long double edged sword into the heart of the fifth bull which had faced him. It stood in the center of the arena, bleeding from many wounds.
 Suddenly the bull made a quick lunge for the fighter So unexpected was the attack that the fighter was unable to make the customary side-step. He was caught on the bulls horns in the middle of the body and tossed about like a toy balloon. Before he could be rescued Jar 1igo's clothing was literally stripped from his body and his right leg and hip were severely lacerated. It will probably prove his last bull fight, as it Is not thought that he will be able to step into the arena again as a matador.
 As the bull tossed the man high in the air receiving his body on his horns only to again toss it up. the Americans among the spectators cheered the anil nal loudly, which called d-forth storm of misses from the Mexicans present and for time 1t looked as though there would be collision between the two races.
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
MAJOR WALLER TEsTIFIEs.
Says He Carried Out the Orders of
 General Smith.

Manila, March 31.-Maj Littleton w. Waller of the marine corps testified in his own behalf today at his trial by court martial on the charge of killing natives of the island of Samar. He graphically de- scribed the hardships the marines en- dured owing to the treachery of the na- lives and attempted robbery of arms and said he was not aware that the guide, Victor, was a notorious and infamous in- surgent captain. who had led insurgents at Basey and BalaIngiga, otherwise he would not have allowed Victor to go with the party.
 The major also said he carried out Gen eral Smiths order entirely and never went beyond them except in the last para graph of the order. which he issued on taking command of the marines, calling on the latter to avenge the slaughter at Balignala of their comrades of the Ninth Infantry in the Chinese expedition. Every other act General Smith absolutely in spired.
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house products from the Missouri river openly by any other road. Now we would managed to get business upon a tariff of AS cents when the road in question was carrying it for 42 cents."
 Commissioner Prouty said another pur- pose of the hearing was to take steps to compel the railroads to publish their ex- port rates. This Is a radical departure, all though some off the roads in times past filed export rates on grain and grain pro- ducts. In general howeN~r railroad of- ficials and attorneys claim that the law cannot compel them to publish export tariffs, and a battle is to be made on this point. The reason for higher figures that the railroads have beeI making on domes- tic rates upon packing house products and grain, and then cutting the rate by talk ing care Of everything as export, Is not explained.
 Asked if the commission purposed to prove any of the alleged eastern pools, the commissioner said that so far as he knew there were no pools.
 Concurrent with the commissions in- vestigation is a notice by all eastern lines that, defective April 1D, rates will be raised on grain and grain products and upon packing house products both for export and domestic purposes and both by all rail and part lake, part rail routes. The new rates are from 2 to cents high CT per 100 pounds than the present rates and they will establish a differential on grain and grain products of cents In favor of the lakes as against 10 cents as at present existing.
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
SIX MEN TIE ON
 STRAIGHT SCORE
NOTED CRACK SHOTS DID NOT FIGURE IN THE MONEY IN THE CITY.

Kansas City, Mo-, March 31.-Six men tied on a straight score of twelve birds in the Kansas City sweepstakes at the initial event of the Grand American hand icap live bird tournament which opened at Blue River Park here today. Three hundred and sixty-nine candidates for Grand American handicap honors enter ed the preliminary shoot. The purse amounted to $25S3, which was divided equally among the thirty-six winners.
 Many of the most celebrated wing shots are not on the list of winners. J. A. R. Elliott, the first man up, missed his eighth and tenth birds; D. l.. Banks missed his second and third and J. s. Tanning of Jersey City allowed his ninth bird to escape. Annie Oakley of Nut ley, N. J., the only wom an entered, miss ed her second and eighth birds. F. D. Fulford of Utica, New York; lost his sev- enth bird.
 Those who made straight scores of twelve birds follow:
 John F. Avery Atlanta, Ga.; J. F. Hicks, George Tucker Brenham, Tex, w. R. Crosby G. D. Gay, Pine Grove, Ky; Hood Walters, Sam Hoffman, Jr., w. L. Henshaw Farmer Burke. Harvey McMurchy, S. c. Herman, Captain Ben F. Flick, A. H. Fox, Ralph Russ, F. N Cockrell, Thomas A. Marshall, J. L. D. Morrison, H. O. Hirschey, J. I. White H. B. Bates; E. l.. Adkirk R. s. Rhode T. B. Trotter, T. M. Stout C. Kilgrove A. c. Connor, J. R. Graham, T. w. Morfy J. l.. Williamson, l.. Foley, w. H. Kerr, "G. A. C." w. A. Baker, of Griffin, Ga, Theo Duckson, W. R. Milner.
 The Illinois Gun Club of Springfield is asking for the Grand American handi- cap next year. Brenham, Tex, is also striving for the honor.
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
FLOOD SITUATION
 WORSE AT JACKSON.

Jackson. Miss. March 31.-The flood sit- uation has again become serious on &C., count of the continued rising of Pearl river, which is now out of its banks from mouth to source and is flooding all the low country. At this place the river is from seven to nine miles wide and has washed away several miles of the track of the Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad and has tied up the Gulf and Ship Island road. The plant of the Water Works Company is under water and the pumps have been stopped, causing a water famine all over the city and the oil mills and other fac- tories and steam power concerns have been compelled to shut down. Another pump is being put up and water is prom ised tomorrow in sufficient quantity to relieve distress. Traffic Is entirely cut off between this city and Meridian. and will be for several weeks.
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
PATRICK WEDDED
 TO MRS. FRANCIS
CEREMONY PERFORMED IN JAIL DESPITE THE FACT THAT AU- THoRITIEs TRIED TO PREVENT rT-oUTWITTED GUARD.

New York, March 31.-Albert T. Patrick convicted last week of murder in the first degree for plotting the death of Million aire William M. Rice, and now awaiting the death sentence, and Mrs. Addie L. Francis were today made husband and wife in the matron's room of the Tombs.
 pen stroke did 1t despite all meas were so pe-sectly made. so secretly plann- cd and so cleverly executed that not un- til the marriage was irrevocably complete was 1t discovered.
 The fact that Commissioner of Correc- ton Hynes had decreed his opposition to d marriage between the prisoner and the woman who has been so faithful to him during his long incarceration and the ex- hausting tension of the long drawn out trial, made the tombs officials more alert to prevent a marriage in the prison.
 The marriage is said to have been &C., compished. however, while the matron was present. The latter, however was so much occupied while attending the lin- en and her other duties that she was una ware of what was going on.
 Mrs. Francis, accompanied by her at torney, her sister and Patrick's father, called at the tombS and asked for a con- ference with the prisoner. He was escort ed to the matron's room and after a few moments the guard is said to have stepped outside. It is said the wedding con- tracts were then signed by Patrick and Mrs. Francis in duplicate
 Under a law enacted by the Legi~lature a year ago this form of marriage is law full when the signing of the contract is witnessed by two persons. To perfect the cermony 1t Is only necessary to file the contract with the magistrate within six months.
 Samuel B. Thomas. attorney for Mrs. Francis made this statement today.
 "As counsel for Mrs. Francis I advised her that the contract marriage was per fectly valid and binding. Mrs. Francis had been engaged to MT. Patrick since 1898. It was their intention to be married on the day of Patrick's acquittal. but af- ter the verdict was against him the plan could not be carried out They were mar ried properly and legally and as his wife Mrs. Addie Francis Patrick can visit him when he Is confined in the death house, which would have been denied her other wise"
 When the contract was presented to &le city clerk it Vas refused, the clerk saying that the statement that the marriage took place at the corner of Center and Leonard streets, city of New York" was not definite enough as to place. He sug gested that something be produced to show that the contract was signed in the Tombs. or else the contract should give the street number of that building.
 The city clerk consulted legal euthori- ties and then decided to accept the con tract for filing ss it was offered original ly. Mrs. Patrick's lawyer, Samuel B. Thomas. refused to make any change in the contra ct
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
Page One.

Explosion in Tennessee mines results II, death of probably thirty-four persons and serious injury of many more. Crumpacker promised aid in his efforts to investigate Southern election methods. Colombia agrees to concessions for building Panama canal Patrick, the convicted murderer, marries in New York prison. Returns from Arkansas election have result in doubt, though Senator Jones is probably defeated.
 Page Two. Congressman talk on various subjects in the House while sundry civil bill Is be- ing considered-Senate on the oleomar- garine bill.
 Philippine government bill ready to be reported to the Senate. Hester's cotton statement.
 Page Three. Many persons drowned in north Ala bama floods and much propa'ty damage. General state news.
 Page Four. Republicans displeased with Roosevelt's vetoes.
 Gossip heard in local hotels. Editorial comment
 Page Five. Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad planning to get line to Birminghaln-Rep- resentatives of road in tn. city. Steel Cities Railway Company and Warrior River Power Company merged, with capital of $2, 100000. Engineering par ties begin work today. John Reed, negro saloon keeper, who has been running place without license, says he will do business today. Negro makes murderous assault on prominent physician at Sayreton.
 Page Six. Social news of Birmingham and vii cinity.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign markets.
 Page Eight. Horse Circus wins Montgomery ham, dicap at odds of 100 to 1. Baseball and general sporting news.
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
Gives Out No Definite Figures
 But Expects to Win
CLARKE MAKESSTRONG CLAIM
Gov. Jefferson Davis Is RenomInated Beyond Doubt, Leaving the Race for Congress Uncertain-Cose
 Race for Supreme Court.

Little Rock, Ark, March 31.-Tunight the Senatorial situation remains unset- tied. It Is claimed by ex-Governor Clarke and friends that advices have been re- ceived from forty-four counties shovinp npf they were carried by Clarke These counties have seventy-five members of the General Assembly. or eight more than a majority on joint ballot
 At the Jones headquarters no def1r jte claims are put forward, but Senator Jones has not abandoned hope. It is thought every county in the state will be heard from by tomorrow and the result will be definitely known. Senator Jones left Pope, Ark, for Washington today.
 The Democratic state ticket as far as known Is as follows:
 Governor-JeffersonD Davis of Pope
 Secretary of State-J. W. Crockett of Arkansas county.
 Attorney General-George W. Murphy of Pulaski
 State Treasurer-H. c. Tipton of Boone.
 State Auditor-T. c. Moore of Colombia.
 Land mmissioner-Probably E. N. Conway of Pulaski.
 Superintendent of Public Instruction J. H. Hinemon of Jefferson.
 Commissioner of Agriculture - Uncer- tain; between H. H. McHenry of Pulaski and H. T. Bradford of Lononke
 Assistant Justice of the Supreme Court Uncertain; between B. B. Battel T. B. Martin and J. c. Wallace.
 Railroad Commissioners-J. G. Hamp- ton, B. Hudgins and probably F. M. Han ley
 The latest returns show the following results in the Congressional districts: First-Uncertain; between A. B. Macon, F. G. Taylor and Eugene Paris. Seconds. Brundige renominated). Third - Close; between Congressman | Hugh A. Dinsmore and J. c. Floyd. l Fourth-J. s. Little (renominated). | Fifth-C. c. Reid (renominated). Sixth-Joseph T. Robinson of Lononke. l Seventh = Uncertain; between R. M. Wallace and w. V. Tompkins.
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
FIRST TRAIN THROUGH.
L. & N. Gets First Passengers to Nash
 ville From Decatur.

Nashville, March 31.-Louisville and Nashville passenger train No. which was stopped at Decatur, Ala, Friday by washouts, came through tonight, reaching here about midnight This Is the first through train reaching Nashville from the South since Friday. Tied up freights are beginning to move and the congestion at this point will soon be relieved. It will be tomorrow night before through service Is resumed on the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis road, doing away with the transfer system at Garrison Fork.
 There were something over 1000 carloads of freight in the yards of the Nashville Terminal Company tonight awaiting movement over the Louisville and Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis systems.
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
CONCEDES ALL RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR
 BUILDING PANAMA CANAL

Washington. March S1.-Senor Concha, the Colonbian minister, today delivered to Secretary Hay a definite protocol be . tween the United States and Colombia, einbody ipg the terms lnder which Colom- bia will agree to concede the rights neces- sary for the construction of the Panama canal. It is understood that Colombia gives unqualified consent to the sale of the rights of the new Panama Canal Company to the United States govern
The age-herald., 1902-04-01
REBELs CAPTURE TOWN.
In Severe Fight Forty Were Killed
 Wounded.

San Domingo, Republic of Santa De- mingo, March 31.-The town of Barahona on the South coast was attacked and captured by the revolutionists after a se- were fight in which forty were killed or wounded. Later government gunboat bombarded Barahona and landed troops who retook the town. The revolutionists retired to a stronghold in the neighbor- hood. The Dominican ministry of war has proceeded to Barahona with other troops and will take severe measures to re-establish order. This revolutionary ac- tivity is for the present confined to Bar ahona-
 The Dominican congress has declared that martial law be established through out the whole country.