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The age-herald., 1902-04-06
A FABLE OF FORTUNES FAVOR.
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the royal hill, and is dying of Hunger and sickness. Give me, I pray you, some Goiu that l may relieve his Distress"
 King Benefcent summoned his sons before him and repeated the courtier's message. Go my children" said he, "and do as to you seems best"
 James became angry and refused. Why should l." he cried, ''I, Prince, be afflicted with the opportunities of a Beggar? If he be poor it Is his own fault; he should have worked harder when he was young and saved his Money for Rainy Day. Besides it will spoil the party" So he turned away and re- sumed his dance with the Princess Beat rice.
 John, the second son, also became angry. ''I won't go," he said, as he stamped his foot-"on second thought, though, I shall. This will be q good chance to earn the gratitude of my people. I may need them
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Momotaro and his companions returned home, and great was the joy of the old man and the old woman. Momotaro became n great parsonage, who lived long to tell stories of his adventures. The monkey rose 10 eminence in society; the dog lived on to teach many men wisdom and the pheasant was so well esteemed that it was thereafter considered a compliment to be called "a bird "
The age-herald., 1902-04-06
A BIG GOLD NUGGET.

No gold nugget has yet been found to ex- ceed the one found at New South Wales In the year 1872. This nugget weighed $40 pounds and was valued at $14SS00.
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good. take them; only ease the cords at my ankle. My feet have gone to sleep. It makes me feel awfully funny
 Momotaro obliged him, then gathered up much rches-jewels by the handful, SIX as fine as cobwebs, beautifully carved worries, things made of jasper and gold and beautiful vases. As he was about to go the boss demon said:
 Now that you have taken my riches, you don't mind if indulge in little smoke, do you?"
 "Certainly not, answered Momotaro, who was polite as well as brave.
 Thereat Akandoii suddenly turned into yapor and drlfted away.
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You have read perhaps the story or the Three Princes, James, John and Rlcharu' who journeyed into the Battle of Life win Wealth, Power and the Gentle Art Of Max ing Friends as their respective and chosen gifts. It was the Gentle Art of Making Friends that brought it's possessor, Richard, to Happiness, while Wealth and Power car jed only Sorrow in their train,
 The following story occurred some time before the Princes journeyed into the Battle If Life.
 Their father, King Benficent, was wise md worthy sovereign. One day there was , great fete In the castle in honor of the oldest son, Prince James. A courtier ap- pfoached the King.
 Sire" said he. while we have been mak- ing merry, surrounded by Luxury and Pomp. there Is n poor old man starving at the City Gates. He lives in Hovel at the foot of
The age-herald., 1902-04-06

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The age-herald., 1902-03-29
PATRICK. ENGAGED
 TO MRS. FRANCIS
SHE IS THE WOMAN WHO SCREAMED AND PAINTED WHEN THE VERDICT OF GUILTY WAS
 BROUGHT IN BY THE JURY.

New York, March 2S-The announce ment made today that Albert T. Patrick. the lawyer convicted of the murder of William M. Rice, is engaged to be mar ried to Mrs. Adelaide M. Francis at whose house Patrick boarded prior to his arrest, is not denied tonight by either of the principals. On the other hand, Mrs. Francis refused to see callers at her house. but sent word that she would have nothing to say regarding the reported en- gagement until after she had consulted with Patrick. The lawyer himself when seen in his cell in the Tombs, said he might have something to say on the sub ject after he had seen Mrs. Francis to- morrow.
 Patrick has known Mrs. Francis 1t Is said, since 1892, and after his wife died took up his residence at the Francis house, which is kept as a boarding house. His sisters who are now with Mrs. Fran cls make no denial of the engagement, which, notwithstanding the lack of con
 frmation, is generally accepted as fact. -$
 Mrs. Francis has announced that she will take up her residence at Ossining when Patrick goes to Sing Sing. She has repeatedly said since the trial that had she been allowed to go on the stand, her evidence would have had material bear ing for the defense.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
GRIGGS OF GEORGIA
 IS CHOSEN CHAIRMAN
HEAD OF CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE UNANIMOUS HOUSE MINORITY cAU. cUs-BEN P CABLE OF ILLINOIS PROBABLY CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Washington, March 2S.-Representative James M. Griggs of Georgia was unanl- mously chosen chairman of the Demo- cratic Congressional committee at a meet ing held tonight in the minority caucus room at the Capitol.
 The committee, consisting of the chair man, Mir. Griggs; Representative Will Hams of Mississippi, Representative Rup- pert of New York, Representative Rich ardson of Tennessee, Representative Will Hams of Illinois, Representative Jackson of Kansas and Senator Culberson of Texas, was appointed to perfect a plan of organization for the ensuing Congress sional campaign, and select the remaining officers of the committee, subject to the ratification of meeting of the full com mittee to be held April II.
 It is the general understanding that this committee, among other things. will re- port in favor of the creation of an exec utive committee. of which ex-Representa- tive Ben. P. Cable of Illinois probably will be chairman, and of a finance com mittee. of which Louis. Nixon of New
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
BABCOCK'S VOTE
 MAY NOT BE NEEDED
WILL GO TO ATLANTIC CITY FOR HIS HEALTH TO STAY FOR SOME TIME-WlLL ATTEND MEETING FIRST.

Washington, March 2s.-It was reported about the House of Representatives that Representative Babcock of Wisconsin, who has been in Ill health of late, would go to Atlantic City for stay. of some time. This report caused quite a stir among the elements in the Cuban reel procity, as MT. BabcocR's vote was thought to be necessary to report the bill from the Ways and Means Committee by Republican votes. Those opposing the Payne bill were much elated over the re- port
 At MT. Babcock's committee room it was stated that he would probably go to Atlantic City tomorrow for a few weeks stay It Is understood that Chairman Payne will not call a special meeting of the Ways and Means Committee this week, and the plans for the meeting are indefinite.
 Later in the day MT. Babcock visited the House and conferred with the Ways Means leaders and with Speaker Tender son. It was said afterward that MT. Babcock will not leave the city at once owing to the difficulty of securing ac- commodations at Atlantic City, and that this will enable him to attend meeting of the Ways and Means Committee be- fore he leaves It is expected Chairman Payne will call a meeting early next week of the friends of the reciprocity measure There Is no further doubt the bill will be reported by Republican votes.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
RAPID RUNNING
 CARS COLLIDE
THREE PERSONS KILLED AND A NUMBER OF OTHERS SEVERELY NJURED-AcciDEN OCCURRED IN DENSE FOG.

Joliet, Ill, March 2S.-Three dead and seven injured is the result of collision near Sag Bridge on the Joliet and Chi cago Electric railroad today which was the worst in the history of the line.
 Dead:
 John Mau, motorman, Joliet.
 G. H. Hurley, conductor. Joliet.
 George Barrett, Lockport
 Injured: Samuel Spence workman, Le- mont, breast crushed, arms and legs cut. may die; Mike Mclaughlin, motorman, Joliet. right leg crushed and amputated John Flavin, workman, Lockport; John Rim, workman, Lockport; John Wolff, Joliet, employe of railroad company; Dem his Murphy, workman, Lockport; Fred Mitz, Lemont unknown passenger on car. Eugene Gaylord, workman. Lockport; Pat Dougherty, workman; c. M. Coon. conductor, Joliet.
 The injured men have been brought to the hospital at Joliet. Some of them are in a serious condition and there may be more fatalities.
 The wreck was the result of a head on collision between two cars going at rapid rate of speed. A dense fog prevent ed a motorman from seeing the approach ing cars. The wreck occurred near Sag Bridge about 20 miles from Joliet. There Is a single track at the place and the two cars came together with terrific force
 The scene of the accident Is the same spot where a terrible wreck occurred on the Alton road twenty mine years ago when a score were killed
 c. H. Hurley, conductor injured in the Sag Bridge street car collision died this afternoon at St. Joseph hospital. This makes three deaths. Don Spence of Le- mont, is in a critical condition and may die. All the others probably will recover, their injuries are severe.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
STUDENTS STOP GIRL
 TO EXAMINE FEET
Nine Young Men of Missouri Uni- versIty Dismissed and Names
 of Others Being Secured.

Columbia, Mo. March S.-For halting young women on the campus and ex- amining their feet, nine students of Mis- souri University have been dismissed and the names of others are being secured with a view to similar punishment
 The girls were on their way to ban quet in the academic hall given by the freshmen. The building was surround ed by a mob of the initiated students, bent on Kidnapping as many of the male guests as possible number of the latter disguised themselves as girls, in order to pass through the line.
 One young man, thus attired. was iden- tified as he stepped into the light of the main entrance. The mob tore his silk dress to tatters and dragged him away. After this the besiegers were suspicious as the guests approached, those who were girls, or appeared to be, were halted and made to thrust forward their feet for examination. Nearly all submitted to the ordeal with surprising good nature.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
SENATOR HANNA
 IS NOT CANDIDATE
REQUESTS HIS FRIENDS TO DIs- COURAGE ANY MOVEMENT TO THAT END-MAKES ANNOUNCE MENT IN ANSWER TO LETTER.

Tomah, Wis, March 2S.-Senator Mar GUS A. Hanna has written a letter to c. W. Croty of this city stating that he is in no sense a candidate for the Presi- dency in 1904, and requesting his friends to discourage any movement to that end. MT. Croty wrote to the Senator some days ago, and yesterday received an au- tograph reply as follows:
 United States Senate,
 washington, D. C., March 22. "C. W. Croty Tomah. Wis.
 Dear Sir-I have just received your let ter of the 18th inst and wish to assure you of my thorough appreciation of the high compliment paid me in your sug- gestion in reference to the nomination in 1904. l am grateful for such friendship and confidence, but will say in reply that l am not in any sense a candidate, and trust my friends will discourage any move ment looking toward that end.
 Thanking you for your courtesy, I re- main, truly tyours,
 I'M. A. HANNA :"
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
RHODES 4 GREAT CHARACTER.
Suggested That Remains Be Inferred
 In West Minister Abbey.

New York, March 2s.-EngIishmen, &C., customed to tirades from the continent on the subject of the Jameson raid are amazed, says the London correspondent of the Tribune, at the world wide tri- butes to the unique greatness of Cecil Rhodes. Now that the worlds press ranks him with Give and Hastings as an empire builder. the leading writers here are suggesting the substitution of West minister Abbey for his own place of burial in the Matoppo Hills.
 Those intimate with MT Hawksley, who drew MT. Rhodes will, are confident that the mining and other investments have been pooled and left in a block as a trust for the benefit of South Africa. Those closely associated with MT. Rhodes do not expect special bequests. They assert that 1t was one of MT. Rhodes cardinal principles that personal service should be well recompensed during his life and that the bulk of his fortune should be re- served for public purposes in South Af- rica.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
BODY WILL LIE IN STATE.
Cecil Rhodes Remains Will Be Con-
 veyed to Parliament Building.

Capetown, March 2S.-The coffin con- taining the body of Cecil Rhodes will be conveyed to the parliamentary buildings here during the morning of April B. and will lie in state fin the yestibule till o'clock in the afternoon and then removed to the Anglican Cathedral, the latter. be- ing close to the parliamentary buildings, where the first portion of the burial ser- vice will be read. The funeral procession will afterwards traverse the principal streets of Capetown to the railroad sta tion. Thence the coffin will be taken by special train to Bulluwayo, stopping for a short time at Kimberley. Only intimate friends will accompany the body to Bullu- oway The coffin during the funeral pro- cession at Capetown will be carried on the gun carriage of Long Cecil.'' the famous gun at the siege of Kimberley.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29

York probably will be chairman. The only other name beside that of MT. Griggs which was presented to the committee for the chairmanship was that of Representa- tive Cowherd of Missouri but his name was withdrawn before the vote was taken
 The following were selected to repre- sent states which have no Democratic representation in Congress:
 Connecticut-Robert F. DeForest-
 Iowa-G. A. Hoffman.
 Maine-John Scott.
 Minnesota-H. J. Brown.
 New Hampshire-Henry Hollis.
 Oklahoma Territory-Harry Bacon.
 West Virginia-F. H. Osserman.
 Wisconsin-F. c. Wall.
 Wyoming-C. T. Arnold.
 Indian Territory-Sam Powell.
 The committee tonight heard the protest of a faction of the Dem ocracy of the District of Columbia, against James L.. Norris, who was elected to represent the district at a former meeting of the com mittee but decided to disregard the pro- tests made.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
CABINET DISCUSSES CUBA.
Secretary Wilson Does Not Like the
 Position of Germany on Meat.

Washington, March 8.-The session of the cabinet today was largely taken up in discussing the details preparatory to the withdrawal of the United States from Cuba. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson pointedout that the German an- alysis of American food products, espec- ially meats, undoubtedly were very severe and indicated that if similar analysis were resorted to by American officials against German food coming in to the United States millions of dollars of Ger man goods would be shut out of this country every year.
 Secretary Wilson's position is regarded as a mild intimation to Germany that the present situation cannot continue.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
H. CLAY EVANS
 HAS RESIGNED Asks President to Relieve Him
 Early as Possible END OF A BITTER FIGHT President VIII Not Relieve Mir. Evans Until He Can Give Him an Office
 Which Is a Promotion
 as Reward.
END OF A BITTER FIGHT

Washington, March 28.-Commissioner of Pensions Evans has placed his resig- nation in the hands of the President II will not take effect until some important position in the diplomatic service is found Tor him. The pension committee appointed at the last annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic to investi- gate the affairs of the pension bureau has made its report to the President. It has not yet been decided when the report will be made public, If at all It Is stated that the policy of Commissioner Evans will be continued by his successor.
 The Letter.
 Following is Hon. H. Clay Evans letter. together with an appended statement, made public at the White House tonight:
 Department of the Interior,
 Bureau of Pensions,
 Washington, D. C., March 15 'To the President
 For some time have been considering the question of resigning. It will soon be five years since l assumed the duties Of this office, and I now have the honor Of rendering you my resignation as com missioner of pensions, and will thank you to accept the same at as early a date as may suit your convenience.
 Thanking you for your kindly consid- eration, and with assurances of my best wishes I am, very respectfully
 "H. CLAY EVANS" The statement appended to the letter is as follows:
 MT. Evans some months ago verbally expressed his desire to resign and final ly put 1t in writing on March 15 The President, however, has told him that he will have to remain as commissioner in the first place until his successor has been determined upon, and in the second place, until there Is some position to ten der him which the President will regard as a promotion and as a fitting reward for his excellent service in the depart ment. rgl5Es
 Terminates Long Fight.
 The resignation of Commissioner Evans terminates a long and bitter campaign waged against him and his policy of con ducting the pension office.
 thorough business man by training, he inaugurated business methods in the bureau. He took the position that the pension roll was to be a roll of honor No commissioner has been as alert ir ferreting out fraudulent claims or as fearless in refusing pensions. The Grand Army of the Republic and the pension at torneys began their fight upon him soon after his appointment, but President Me Kinley supported him, however, and could not be induced to ask for his resignation. Commissioner Evans came into nation- al prominence in 1894 being elected Gov ernor of Tennessee on ths face of the re- turns but he was not allowed to take his seat. In 1896 he was q candidate for the pension commissionership was given him as balm for his wounded feelings.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
CARS CRASH TOGETHER.
Passengers Hurled From Seats and
 Covered With Flying Glass.

Chicago, March 2S.-Fifty passengers were badly shaken up fin a collision be- tween trains of the Southside and Metro politan West Side Elevated roads on the Union loop today. The Southside cars had stopped at La Sale street station when a Metropolitan train following 1t became unmanageable. The crash sounded like an explosion and was heard for several blocks. The motorman who was in charge of the runaway coaches had to jump through window to save himself from being caught In the wreckage. He reached the station platform just before the cars came together.
 One end of the rear coach of the South side train was demolished and the passen- gers were hurled from their seats and covered with flying glass. Many were cut and bruised, but none seriously injured.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL READY.
Approprlates 1895, Decrease of
 $12,463, ,4o2 From Estimates.

Washington. March 2s.-The sundry civil appropriation bill the most impor- tant of the government supply measures, was completed today by the House com mittee on Appropriations. The bill ap- propriates $4s. .3l6, 395, being s12,579,5 512 less than the appropriations for the current fiscal year.
 Among the contract items provided in excess of the present appropriations are for public buildings, $3.S39, ,646 Yellow stone Park, $500000; Louisiana Purchase Exposition for government building and exhibit S,048,0O0; permanent census office and twelfth census. $1, 100000; sea coast battery sites, $1,537.05O; rivers and har- bors continuing contracts $5,SS2,757.
 Some of the other items are as follows:
 Atlanta, Ga, pententiary, $l00 900; Chickamauga and Chattanooga Park, $50, 900; Chinese exclusion act, $200,0O0; de- lending suits. Spanish treaty claims commission, $6Q GOO; Leavenworth, Kan, s25O. GOO; enlargement of mill itary posts. $5S7,05O; portrait of William Mckinley, s2500 Shiloh Military Park, $4O.OOO; Vicksburg Military Park, $1oO0OO.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
ARKANSAS EVENTFUL
 CAMPAIGN IS CLOSED

Little Rock. Ark, March 2S.-The most eventful campaign in Arkansas Demo- cratic annals since 1874, closed tonight, and tomorrow each of the seventy-five counties will hold primary election to determine it's choice for United States Senator and state and county officers.
 Senator James K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic national committee, and former Governor James P. Clark, Demo- cratic national committeeman for Ar kansas, are rival candidates for the United States Senate and each has made a thorough canvass. At the respective
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
ANOTHER SCALP FOR TEDDY"
Thinks Assistant Secretary of Treas
 ury Is Talking Too Much.

Washington March 28.-The attention of the President having been called to the alleged interviews with Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Taylor in a number of newspapers, in which he had put himself in the position of opposing certain provisions of the Chinese exclu- sion bills now pending in Congress, Sec retary Shaw has been requested by the President to examine into the matter and report to him as to the truth of the allegations.
 As Secretary Shaw is in New York, no action will be taken by him in the direc- tion of carrying out the Presidents in- struction until his return.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29
JEROME WANTS BILLS PAID.
Says He Can Stop Gambling if Fur
 nished With Sufficient Money.

New York, March 28.-District-Attorney Jerome announced today that if the city would pay the bill that he could stop gambling here. He said:
 q can close every big gambling house in town if the comptroller will accept my vouchers for expenses In so doing. It would cost at least 5000 to get Into ''Dicky'' Canfields toget corroborative evidence. Do you think the comptroller would pay bill for $250 lost at roulett? He would say that the city Is not going to spend it's money that way. I will not spend money out of my own pockets If the comptroller will not make 1t good.
The age-herald., 1902-03-29

Washington, March 2S.-(SpeciaL)-The President and the military affairs commit tee of the Senate get wider apart at every move made by the White House.
 Secretary Roots army bill, which the administration is trying to force through has been pigeonholed, and now it is claimed there is friction in the committee over the brevet nominations sent in by the President several days ago.
 Brevets are conferred by the President for meritorous conduct under section 1207 of the revised statutes, which stipulates that the President may by and with the advice and consent of the Senate In time of war make such promotions"
The age-herald., 1902-03-29

The point now raised Is that the United States is not now at war according to the administrators view, its only difficulty anywhere being the suppression of an in- surrection In the Philippines. This view has been disputed in the Senate and else where, but the attitude of the administra- tion and many of it's utterances, 1t is said have been very clear on these points.
 There Is also some question as to the character of some of the Presidents s brevets. One in particular. Capt. Bradley Strong. whose escapade with in Hope in San Francisco several months ago con- pelled him to resign from the army to es- cape dismissal, has been under discussion by the members of the committee.
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headquarters in this city tonight each side, with apparent confidence, claims victory tomorrow. The direct vote in the primary elections will govern Democratic members of the Legislature at which Sen ator Jones successor will be chosen next January.
 Besides the spirited contest for United States Senator, the gubernatorial nomi- nation is a sharp bone of contention, with Governor Jeff Davis contending for second term against F. W. Rector, son of the famous war Governor of Arkansas. In each of the seven congressional dis tricts the voters will select a nominee for Congress.