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The age-herald., 1902-04-05
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Low Sundy.

Tomorrow, which will be the Sunday after Easter will be known as Low Sum day. At the Church of the Advent the Easter music will be repeated. and at St. Paurs La Jaels mass No. Will be sung.
 Mir c. F. Orr celebrated his twenty-hrst anniversary on Easter as church singer by contributed his voice to the Episcopal service at the Advent. He sang at the Church of the Advent 2 years ago last Easter
 The Rev. Father Henry Meurer, c. S. S. R., of New Orleans. arrived in Birm- ingham last night. He Is brother of the Rev. Father Meurer, rector or the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. At the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows the chii- dren will make their first communion to- morrow at o'clock There will be high mass at 10 o'clock and preaching by Fa- ther Henry Meurer at night at 7:So o'clock.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Increase of Imports of
 Manufactured Articles

Washington, April 4-(Special.)-The an- nouncement of the treasury bureau of sta- tistics that the importations of manufac- turers materials have increased $57 0,OO0 while the total imports of all kinds were increasing but $61, ,0000 900, has awakened in- terest in the details of these importations. To supply the information thus asked, the bureau of statistics has prepared state meft showing the principal articles which make up the class known as manufactur- ers' materials, and comparing the quan- tity imported In the present fiscal year with the same months of the preceding year. This comparison by quantities Is still more striking than that which pre- scented merely values. for 1t shows a ma terial decrease in the cost of the manu- featuring material per unit of quality in many cases
 Raw cotton, silk, wool, flores, tobacco, hides, rubber. wood. tin. copper and chem icals form the bulk of the importations of raw materials for use in manufactur- ing. In nearly all of these a comparison of the quantities and values of the impor- tations of 1902 with those of preceding years shows that the increase in quan- tity is greater than the increase in value. In raw cotton, for example, the quantity imported in the eight months ending with February was 6s 30s,567 pounds against 30. S31,SN pounds in the corresponding months of last year; yet the value in the past eight months was $7, 496, 1883 against s. . l. 4t
 other words, the quantity more than doubled while the value increased but about 65 per cent.
 Importations of India rubber were. in the last eight months, 33, BPS, 36O pounds, against 33,2s1,7S6 pounds in the same months ending with February, 1900; while the declared value of the importations of the past eight months was s16,39 157 against $21, 4H948 in the same months end- ing with February. 1900. In this case, 1t will be observed the quantities for the two periods are almost identical, while the value in 1902 shows a reduction of about B per sent as compared with that of 19OO Raw silk also shows a decrease in the cost per unit of quantity. The im- ports of the eight months just ended were S,S2554 pounds, against 8,247, ,88S pounds in the corresponding months end ing with February, 1900; but the cost in
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
URIAH PORTER INSANE.
Valued Horse at From $1oo to $7ooo.
 Trial Nearly Ended.

Columbus, Ga, April 4.-tSpecial. )-The Uriah Porter murder case may go to the jury at Scale tomorrow, the majority of the witnesses having been examined to- day. The defense did not dispute the fact that Porter killed Fincher. and the de- fense is based solely upon the plea of in- sanity. s-4
 A number of witnesses were introduced to prove that Porter was insane. Wit nesses testified that he was crazy about a horse, which he valued at from $100 to $7000; about a dog. which he valued at from $50 to $5O00; about the Alabama con- stitutional convention.
 On other subjects two of his ancestors were crazy and one of them had killed himself in fit of insanity.
 Tonight the State introduced number of witnesses in rebuttal. The physicians testified that in their opinion Porter was sane
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Are Eneroachments Nader

Washington, April 4 - Representative Cochran of Missouri today introduced a resolution requesting the Secretary of State to inform the House whether the State Department has received from of- ficial or other sources information as to the reliability of reports to the effect that on American territory near the border sof Alaska, British and Canadian officials (exercising authority by an agreement entered into by the govern ment of the United States and the British government are making surveys and en- croachments upon territory not included in said agreement and are removing and destroying ancient landmarks and monu- ments long ago erected by the Russian government to mark the Alaskan bound- ary"
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
A PRIMARY IS ESSENTIAL.

From the Talladega Mountain Home.
 Alabama Is now beginning a period of political history under a new constftu- ton, a newly qualified and elected elec- torate, and every means looking to the maintenance of free and undefled elec- tion system should be adopted. The peo- pie want free ballot and clean election methods, and to this end the primary system is essential-a system which gives to the people a voice in the selec- ton of the candidate, as well as in the final election. And the adoption of the primary system would contribute large ly to arouse the people to a new interest in public measures and affairs-matters in which they now manifest almost crim- inal indifference. The new constitution recognizes and encourages the primary. The people should demand a Democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Street Dust.

Birmingham. located between hills, catches much wind and consequently much dust" said Col T. G. Bush yester- day.
 Birmingham Is an intolerably dusty city. Every merchant who runs a store and every man who rents an office should be prompt to pay an assessment to a street sprinkling fund If the streets of any city needed sprinkling they are the streets of Birmingham. The people of Birmingham, now that spring Is with us, should become aroused, and fight the dust devil'
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

the eight months just ended was s2s,- 25S. 6s1. against $S1, S4s062 in the eight months ending with February, 1900. In this case 1t will be observed that the quantities are almost identical, but that the cost in the more recent period is about two and a half millions less than that for the earlier period. Of tin, for use in manufacturing tin plate, the im- ports of the past eight months were A. 452, 951 pounds, valued at .$11. 753. 472; while in the eight months ending with Febru- ary, 1900. the importations were 43.733,7s7 pounds, and the cost $11,s84,9S5. In this case the cost in the two periods was about identical, but the quantity in the 1902 period was about g per cent greater than in that of 1900.
 Of tobacco the imports of the past eight months were IS, 463, ,751 pounds, valued at s$9, 800, ,866, while in the eight months end ing with February, 1900, they were 12,- 627, ,3O8 pounds, valued at $S, 95.442 Thus while the quantity shows an increase of about 50 per cent, that of cost shows an increase of about 15 per cent. Of wool the imports of the past eight months are 94, 692, ,9S8 pounds, valued at $S,SO99o4, while in the eight months ending with Februa- ry, 1900, the total was 91,SO2, ,433, valued at $10, 59s, ,1s1; an increase of about three mill lion pounds in 1902 over 190O but a de- crease of about half million dollars in cost. comparing the eight months pe- riod of the two fiscal years 1900 and 1902.
 A comparison of the figures of quantity
 
 eight months ending with February, 1901, shows phenomenal increase in practi- cally all imports of manufacturers mate- rial The following table shows the quan- tity of principal articles imported for use in manufacturing, in the eight months ending with February, 1902, compared with quantities in the eight months end- ing with February, 1901:
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Atlanta Day at Charleston.

Charleston, S. c. April 1.-The celebra- ton of Atlanta day at the exposition today was participated in by about 15OO visitors from the Gate City, including Mayor Mims and city officials. In the street parade several thousuand people were In line, including United States ma rines, soldiers and sailors, several hun dred cadets from various institutions the Governors Horse Guards of Georgia, sev- eral companies of Georgia state troops, squads of Atlanta polieem en and fire men, and the Atlanta Marching Club.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Imports 8 months
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.GuiNALDo TA-.-s OF HIMSELF.


 Harry Steel Morrison in Success.
 Aguinaido is living in comfort on the banks of the Pasig river in the suburb of Malacanan, and some Americans have complained that he Is treated better than he deserves. The house compares favor- ably with that of Gov. William H. Taft, which is about half a mile farther up the river. Besides a guard of American sol diers to protect Aguinaldo. there are sev- eral servants to attend to the wants of himself and family, for the Filipino lead CT has with him his wife and children and his mother-in-law. It is the first time for nearly three years that they have been together.
 "When I was young" said Aguinaldo. In reply to my question concerning his early experience, q had to make my way in the world, and like other Filipino boys, I found that 1t isn't always easy to get meal when one is hungry. When had a chance to go into the house of priest as a servant, I lost no time in talk ing advantage of the opportunity. It was a good place for me. I picked up a good deal of Spanish there, and was soon able to read and write. I think I also learn ed something of the terrible condition of these islands I know that at an ear ly age I felt the misery of our people, and determined to do something to change things. When I came to Manila and saw the government officials living In luxury and thought of the wretched natives al- most starving, my blood boiled and I re- solved to devote my life to uplifting the Filipino people. It was an unself1sh de- termination. whatever newspapers may assert to the contrary. I have never known any other ambition except to work for the salvation of these islands; and, although I have not accomplished what hoped, I do not feel that my eff forts have been In vain.
 My people have been faithful Most of them are loyal to me, even yet. I have enemies, of course. I would think myself of small account if every person were to praise me or be indifferent to my faults. Even in my darkest hours I have been uplifted by the kindness of devoted friends and devoted followers. Most of them would be faithful even unto death, and I had dozens of leaders whom could trust. If should never again have part in the life of these islands, my future would not be altogether dark, for have many precious experiences to look back upon and to be thankful for.''
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Jockey and Trainers Restored.

stewards of the Jockey Club this after noon August Belmont J. H. Bradford, w. H. Hitchcock, H. H. Knapp and An drew Miller were present. Jockey Fred Parsons who was disqualified for riding at unrecognized courses, was restored to all privileges under the rules. It was ordered that on May l all owners, train CTS, jockeys and horses disqualified for racing at the Charleston meeting and who have not raced at that course since April 1, be restored to all privileges on courses racing under the Jurisdiction of the Jockey Club.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

H. R. Fowler of Chattanooga is at the Hillman.
 P. O. Rudy of Boston is at the Hillman
 sss M. J. Bradley of Atlanta is at the Me- tropolitan. W. A. Clever of Talladega is at the Metropolitan.
 A. M. Willett of Liverpool, England, is is at the Metropolitan. W. B. French of New York Is at the Metropolitan.
 A. W. Gill of Boston Is at the Morris. w. K. McNeilI of Louisville is at the Morris. L. c. Thompson of Philadelphia is at the Morris.
 Clinton Franklin of St. Louis is at the Morris.
 John Patterson of Pittsburg is at the Morris.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Came to the Festival.

T came to Birmingham last night from my quiet retreat at Sheffield in order to be on time at the music festival Monday night" said MT. Claude Seals.
 From all accounts this festival is to be the most popular ever given here. Thom- as is to play many orchestral gems, and the chorus will sing three short works of exceptional beauty.
 of all the country people were like am, the Auditorium would not contain the audience Monday evening. But from what can learn hundreds are coming to the festival from the towns around"
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
THE MAIN TRACK; OR, A LEAP
 FOR LIFE.
By George P. Morris.

By George P. Morris. Old Ironsides at anchor lay,
 In the harbor of Mahon; A dead calm rested on the bay,-
 The waves to sleep had gone; When little Hal, the captains son. A lad both brave and good. In sport. up shroud and rigging ran.
 And on the main truck stood. A shudder shot through every vein,- All were turned on high; There stood the boy. with dizzy brain,
 Between the sea and sky; No hold had he above. below;
 Alone he stood in air; To that far height none dared to go,-
 No aid could reach him there. We gazed, but not man could speak With horror all aghast- In groups, with pallid brow and cheek. We watched the quivering mast. The atmosphere grew thick and hot.
 And of lurid hue;- As riveted unto the spot,
 Stood officers and crew. The father came on deck;-he gasped, 'Oh, God; thy will be done!' Then suddenly a rife grasped, And aimed it at his son. Jump, far out, boy into the wave!
 Jump, or I fire," he said; That only chance your life can save; Jump, jump. boy" He obeyed. He sunk, he rose-he lived-he moved And for the ship struck out On board we hailed the lad beloved, ! With many manly shout. His father drew, in silent joy, I Those wet arms round his neck, , And folded to his heart his boy E Then tainted on the deck. E
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Suffrage Plan in Virginia.

The Virginia constitutional conven- tion has been in session ten months, and 1t is still engaged in hammering out a new constitution. It has many problems in hand, but the suffrage problem is much the hardest of the entire number The State has in the Southeast corner a black belt or sec tion, but outside of the dozen coun- ties in the southeast the counties are populated chiefly by white men. What suits the white counties does not suit the southeastern black counties, and vice versa, and the suffrage committee and the convention have had trying experience, which the federal constitu- ton has of course greatly aggravated
 But at last a suffrage plan has been agreed upon which, 1t is believed, will stand any test in the federal courts. The best lawyers in the State are con- fident it is proof against all legal as- saults, although it will retain all the whites as electors while rejecting all, or nearly all, negroes.
 In substance it provides an under standing clause which is to remain operative until January, 1904. Under this clause no person will be registered who cannot read, or understand when read to him, the State constitution. In accordance with this clause practically all the whites will be registered, and very few blacks will be able to stand the test.
 After January, 1904, no additions will be made to the electorate except of those who have paid taxes on prop erty worth at least $500, and poll taxes in the three years preceding registra- tion. They must be able to prepare their own ballots, and to make appli- cation in their own handwriting for registration.
 None of these provisions apply. how ever, to confederate or federal sol- diers, or to the sons of such soldiers. Up to 1904 all the whites will be reg istered, forming a permanent elector- ate. After 1904 all will have an even chance, because voting will then be based on taxpaying.
 The black counties of the State pre- fer a permanent understanding clause. but the convention has refused to con- tinue such clause beyond 1904 The district that has large negro popula- tion will have to accept the suffrage clause as it stands, for it has been practically adopted by the convention, and the constitution is not to be sub- mitted to the people.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
THE BEST WAY.
From the Abbeville Times.

From the Abbeville Times.
 It Is up to the state executive commit tee to say whether we will have a state primary or not. Democrats all over the state, those who supported the new con- stitution and the antis, have come out plainly and demanded a primary and nothing short of this will satify the peo- ple There can be no plausible objection to this plan now as the negro is out of the way. The wishes of the people is what ought to be sought for in an cleo tion and there is no better way to get at it than the holding of a state pri- mary
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
FOR DEMOCRATS ONLY.

N. Y. Letter in the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 Immigration Is on the increase lately. Indeed, the steerage lists of the incoming ocean steamships have shown an unusual increase, but the record was probably reached today, when the Hamburg-Amer- ican liner Batavia arrived from Bremen with 269a steerage passengers The great est number of steerage passengers brought to this port previous to this was on the Rhein of the Bremen line last fall, listing 244a
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Cupid is a faster runner, but Midas has more staying power.
 Woman cings to her Bible through be- lief to man through hope.
 A man Is known by the company he keeps; a woman by the clothes she wears.
 Little men are proud to have bigger men reach up to greatness by standing on their shoulders.
 Theories are like colonial china, all right to look at but risky to put Into everyday use.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
PRESIDENT IS "FoxY."
Adopts Plan to Continue Captain cro-
 zier In Office Despite Senate.

Washington, April 4-(SpeciaD- Crozier, chief of ordnance, whose nomi- nation has been acted on adversely by the Senate military committee. may be continued in his office notwithstanding this action.
 The plan Is to postpone action on the report until Congress adjourns, thus af- fording the President an opportunity to give Captain Crozier another recess ap- pointment, and so on indefinitely. This plan has often been resorted to by occu- pants of the White House to circumvent unfavorable Senatorial action.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
NO SPLIT POSSIBLE.

From the Union Springs Breeze.
 It Is very strongly believed by some that if the anti-ratihcationists should fall to get what they want in a state con- vention that they would draw out on &C., count of the black belt representation, based on population, and put out an op- position ticket. The primary election would prevent any possibility of con- tingency of this kind arising, and all the candidates would have an equal chance before the people.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
South Highlands Church.

The communion will be administered at
 the South Highlands Presbyterian church
 tomorrow at Il o'clock. In order that members of this church may have the opportunity of attending the revival services at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow night, the regular evening services at the South Highlands church will be dispensed with.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
THE POLITICIAN IS ALL RIGHT.

From the Hanceville Hustler.
 Yes, why of course, we will have primary. The election of Governor Jelks Is assured by primary. and the state committee Is alright. Don't lambast the politicians. What would we do without somebody to shake the public hand, kiss the babies. and look after our interests generally? Why the politician is al- right, too. "so are they all, all honora- ble menr'
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Hotels Crowded.

The hotels. of Birmingham have had a busy week. Not only have the arrivals been numerous but a large percentage of those who register are staying for a week or more.
 The Hillman had to turn away people Thursday and yesterday. No man of ex- perence thinks of coming to Birmingham without engaging a room by wire in ad- vance
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Wilson Fund Complete.

Lexington, Va. April A telegram was received here today from President Denny of Washington & Lee University, who is in New York, announcing the completion of the William Wilson memorial fund of s100,O00 to found the Wilson Memorial Chair of Economies at the University. Former President Grover Cleveland is chairman of the fund committee.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Concert at EnsIey.

The grand concert at Ensley next Thursday night for the benefit of the Episcopal church promises to be a nota- ble event MT. John Calman of Bir- mingham will lead an orchestra of fifteen and MT. and Mrs. Guckenberger will be prominent on the programme.
 The entertainment will take place fin the Ensley opera house.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

The Statue of Liberty in New York harbor is no longer an official beacon light. It is not official enough at any rate to justify Uncle Sam in footing the bill.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
From the Sheffield Standard.

The Rev. J. p. Simpson, presiding elder of the Birmingham district. reports an increase of over 1000 members of the Methodist church In his district last year. It is not difficult to discover the cause of the marvellous growth of MethodismI in this .country-it appeals to the plain people and goes out after the lowly. It the rich and the poor.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

Paris has imposed tax of cents a volume on novels. Here is sug- gestion for American statesmen who can find ample opportunity in histori- cal rnmanceS.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

The keep of one dog costs as much as the keep of 50 hens, and 60 hens will lay 600 dozen eggs. The reader can reduce the eggs to dollars and cents, thus ascertaining what the dog costs a year.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
FOR DEM CRATS ONLY.

From the Ozark Star.
 If a Democratic primary Is called to be participated in only by Democrats. it Is well and we feel sure that there will be no opposition to such a one being held.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
Heterodoxicai.
From Judge.

From Judge.
 Mrs. Chatterton Cat the opera, in whis- per)-Henry, can't you look blase?
 Chatterton (wearily)-Great Scott no! I'm too bored!
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

The political hold-up of the dairy farmers was endorsed by the Senate on Thursday. It is to go through, be cause 1t is campaign measure.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

Will Wally Astor says no gentlemen live in the United States. and Mrs. Astor says it is because they did not go to college. The Astors should get together.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

The popular election of Senators has been brought before the people by the result in Arkansas.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

David Bennett Hill begins to think it is time for all things to come to him. He is waiting, sure enough.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

Commissioner Evans fills his office well, but President Roosevelt Is not powerful enough to keep him in it.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
About Persons.

John R. Ryan of Patton is at the Hill man.
 M B. Tobin of New York is at the Hill man.
 A. D. Archibald of Chicago is at the Hillman. t
 D. M. Jones of New York is at the Hillman.
 George S. Allen of New York is at the Hillman-
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

An explosion in the tunnel in down town New York might shrink some of the skyscrapers about half.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

Mormonism is prosperous in New York, and converts are daily occur rences. They seem to take to it nat urally.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

The sellers of meat are overworking the price racket. They seem to think that all the world ride in automobiles.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05
A Specialist
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
 Do you, know how to do plain and fancy cooking, bake bread. wash and iron, take care of the furnace, bathe the baby. and wait on the table?"
 What wages do you pay2"
 "$14."
 "No a'am. All can do is cook"
 "Oh, well, that's different We'll pay you s2O."
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

King Edward will work hard on cor onation day, but he will have time enough afterwards to recuperate in.
The age-herald., 1902-04-05

All Southern railroads feel that they must tap this district sooner or later.