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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
PERUVIAN CIVILIZATION
 GOES BACK 2OOO YEARS

overthrown all preconceived notions re- garding the extent and character of the civilization of Peru
 Beginning with the we'll known period of the Incas, Dr. Uhle has found an in- terestlng culture, with some peculiar features, which Immediately preceded the invasion of the Incas. Plain differences in colored earthenware and other charac- teristics have caused him to distinguish two more epochs, all of long duration be- fore the earlier period of the classical monument of Tiahuanaco Is reached Wonderful as the march of civilization int Egypt Is, the history of the development of these succeeding cultures for the ex- cavations show that the earliest periods present the most highly developed civili- zation. Behind this dim culture which represents the highest form of advanee- ment, as well as the farthest that arch- aeoligist has reached, must have been an unlimited period of civilization, of which no record has been left and the details of which will, probably, be forever shrouded in the mists of antiquity Just as slow centuries of slow development were needed to bring the people df the Nile valley up to the high type of civ- ilization which conceived and erected the pyramids. so a long stretch of time is known to have preceded the development of the builders on the finished works at Tiahuanaco
 The results are of importance in inves- tigating the connection between the cul- ~
 lures or South America and Central Amer lea, for, as the oldest cultures observed in Peru are of a higher type than the later ones 1t is not improbable that, if con- nection existed between the north and south. It took place during the earliest period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

were gazetted tonight. They number thirty-seven. In addition to the Prince of Wales. the president, and viscount Peel. the chairman, the members include Lord Alverstone, Lord Avebury. Earl Howe and Edwin A. Abbey. the well known painter.
 The commission has sent circular to several manufacturers asking them whether they are disposed to assist in forming collective exhibit of their clasa of goods the commission believing that more effective display can be made by combination than by individual exhibits The proposal embodies an important in- novation so far as British exhibitors arc concerned, and 1t does not appear prob able at present that the leading firms WY acquiesce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
SCHEME FOR SCHOOL ORATORS.

From the Kansas City Journal
 The graduating class of the Hutchinson High school has adopted a unique plan of them will be built around the hymn America" and the arrangement is as follows:
 My Country, Iris of Thee" will form the theme of the first oration by Miss Florence Harris the idea being to treat of material America.
 Sweet Land of Liberty" The Develop ment of Civil Liberty. Lee Buser.
 "Of Thee I Sing" American Poetry, will be the subject of Miss Marjorie An dersons oration.
 Land Where My Father Died" The Struggle for Independence. Nell Johnson.
 Land of the Pilgrims Pride" The Puritan Idea and Influence. by Miss Ada Boyd
 Prom Every Mountain Side Let Free dom Ring" The Mountaineer and Our National Life, Walter Jones.
 My Native Country, Thee. Thy Name I Love" American Citizenship, by Miss Gela Butters.
 Land of the Noble Free" Wendell Phillips-Freedom's Martyr. Miss Goldie Childs.
 'I Love Thy Rocks and Rills, Thy Woods and Templed Hills" Picturesque America, Elmer Padfield.
 Let Music Swell the Breeze and Ring From All the Trees" Our National Songs, Miss Catherine Irvan.
 'Long May Our Land Be Bright" The Future of America. Robert Vance
 With Freedoms Holy Light" American Patriotism, Miss Linda Schlaudt.
 Protect Us by Thy Might Great God. Our King" God in American History, Clifford Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
The Monetary situation.

Henry Clews, in his weekly letter of last Saturdays date, says:
 ''The monetary outlook is somewhat bet ter and, with the return of funds from the interior. bank reserves should rise unless too rapid demands are made upon the loan account for speculative or other purposes The weekly returns may show unexpected fluctuations at any time owing to progress or closing of important deals. but new operations of importance are not likely to be undertaken for some time to come. There is some doubt also as to whether the influx of currency. from the interior will be as large as usual. Recent bank returns show that western banks are holding leNs cash than last year, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

From American Medicine.
 Last week the papers contained an &C., count of woman being terribly injured. perhaps killed. by the enraged leopards she had been abusing in the Boston show" Last year one elephant killed his fourth trainer. Every year there are probably several men killed by the en- ragged animals of shows" but these vic- tins would deserve none of our sympathy were they themselves not the tools of debased public We affect indignation at degenerate Spain and her bull fights. but our own degeneracy is in this respect greater as our animal shows are a more weak and cruel relic of the old vile bar barism which eliminated in the Roman gladiatorial spectacies. We say more cruel advisediy. The bulls and horses used by the Spanish barbarians are killed speedily and are not subjected to life tivity of wild animals is bad enough, Is Indeed sufficiently cruel even in our geological gardens. But there is compen- sation there because of the comparative freedom of the animals. but especially because good comes to the thousands of onlookers In the knowledge and sym pathy gained and aroused. In the case of the wild animals forced by torture and fear to perform feats utterly against their nature there is a real gloating by the human animals over the poor beasts and an arousing of the passion of cruelty. The hot irons, the goads. the wire ropes, the drugging, and other nameless cruelties, are not easy to prove. but are not myths There is more cruelty in one day in any one of hundred travelling animals shows in the world than in all the medical labor atories of all time. And yet the antiv- ivsectionists-but we forbearl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
From the New York World.

rTpH tHo lNcW IoTh WOrlu. % RESIDENT ERNST J. LEDERLE p of the b0ari of health announced yesterday that for the first time In many years the whole city of New York had been free of smallpox for three full days. Last year 1t was hoped that the disease had been stamped out, but the slate was never absolutely cleared before.
 T feel we have at last conquered this disease in the city of New York" said Dr. Lederle to a World reporter. "I shah not send any more cases to North Brother Island. because I believe there will not De enough to warrant maintaining the hos rital there.
 T feel confident there will be no further breaking out If the disease here unless through some unforeseen cause. If we do have a sporadic case I will send it to the Kingston Avenue Contagious hospital in Brooklyn.
 This great result has been achieved in two ways. First, we have diligently sought to vaccinate or to have vaccinated the whole population of the city of New York. Last year our own doctors vacc~ rsted SIC, 2S0 persons. This has been kept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

AN FRANCISCO. April 2s--tspe- H1 ciaD.-The earliest civilization as O intedating the generally accept ed limits of the pre-Columblan cultures has been traced in Peru by pr. Max Uhle, who has recently returned from that country, where he directed the anth- ropological excavations and explorations of the University of California the state instit6.!Cn. N here heretofore, Inca tra- dit'on mas led scientists to believe that Peruvian clv'iization extended back only few eentrriss g before the coming of the spaIiards, the archaeological work of pr. Chlc Gas established the fact that a greet civilization hourished 2OOO years earlier, at the least estimate, and that A cultured race. of higher development than the Incas, was in existence before the Trojan war.
 This remarkable discovery follows as the result of two expeditions led by Dr. Uhle. He made thorough studies of the ruins of number of ancient Peruvian towns, their temples and the surrounding land, excavating the buildings and ceme- teries at Pachamac. at Chanchan. at Huasa del Sol and in the valleys of the Chincha, Pisco and lea. The stratfication of debris and ruins, containing marked differences In pottery and architecture, forced the conclusion that there was rep resented in the gradations of strata cor responding periods in the historical de- velopments of the Peruvians. Mir. Uhle determined in five different localities no less than five distinct periods of culture revealed in five strata which possessed plain differences in the objects and ruins and In many cases were superposed upon each other in regular gradations. The establishment of this frnDortant noint has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Charity is not what 1t Is given away to be.
 The way to love woman the way she likes 1t Is to write it to her.
 The idiot who thinks he understands women Is understood by women all right
 It s curious what lot more room a relative takes up in your house than q friend.
 Half the time when you tell woman funny story she really enjoys 1t about as much as if you had dropped spider in her lap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
Howard colIeue.

The annual catalogue of Howard col iege. including the announcements for 1s03-O4, just issued, Is full of interest. It is neatly bound in cloth and contains es pages. The various lists are convenient ly arranged and the little volume Is very handy In every respect. The roll of alumni, living and dead. makes brilliant showing for old Howard, and will be perused with reminiscent sentiment by the elder folks and with animating effect by young men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
REST.
By Goethe.

By Goethe.
 Rest is not quitting This busy career; Rest is the fitting
 Of self to ones sphere. Iris the brooks motion, Clear without strife. Fleeing to the ocean
 After its. life. Iris loving and serving The highest and best; Iris onward. unswerving: And this is true rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE.

From Tit-Blts.
 Judge-You deny persistently that you committed the act, and yet the descrip- tion fits you exactly-a beautiful face, youthful appearance. pretty little foot.
 Woman Defendant-Judge I confess all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

Mayor Fleischmann of Cincinnati gives 800 loaves of bread daily to the poor. He expects it to return once In two years in the fem of ballots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

An occasional ball game this sum- mer will relieve your liver and clear your throat. especially if you join Bill Browns brigade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

The New Workers are endeavoring to ascertain just what the mutual rela- tions of the Duchess of Marlborough and Mrs. Rutherfurd-Vande will be?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
consIderate Employers.
From Puck.

From Puck.
 Belle-why, Choily doesn't mind the trouble. It's labor of love. isn't it. Cholly7
 Cholly- Yes; and the laborer isn't even going to ask for ,rter hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

When the baseball season is opened the lazy man can participate in an athletic sport without taking bit of exercise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

Every game of the Southern league this season will keep the pennant strictly in view. There is to be no nonsense this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

The new stock exchange building in New York cost s4,OOO,OOO The lambs built it as a free will offering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

The anti-alum trust seems to have known Gum Shoe Bill, who Is tyring to explain away the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

Now prepare your carl to be hung on the door: Gone to the court house; back at 5:30." This hint Is for office men only during the baseball season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

The opposition to race suicide puts David Bennett Hill out of the race, for he is very prominen. as race suicid. iSt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
THE THREE CAUSES.

From Life.
 Congratulate me. old chap; I'm the happiest man on earth today"
 Engaged, married or divorced7''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

The Aberdeen terrier is now the fashionable dog, but who knows an Aberdeen terrier when he sees it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

Gum Shoe Bill is not at all soft and noiseless in tongue. He should fit a little rubber to the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

Roosevelt and Parry" would be ticket that would tickle the opposition almost to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

Messrs. Hill, Harrison and Hearst believe at any rate that the H's should have 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

They are trying to protect the ten der Fairbanks boom from these early frosts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

The cake walk is the Anglo-African's contribution to the gayety of Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

The golI links will ~-v proceed to be crowded with bald headed bachelors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

"The Pike" Is name that is already beginning 10 be discredited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

Lieut.. Gov. Lee of Missouri is a public man who is much sought after.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

President Eliot considers the Roose- welt succession incident as the best ioke of dull year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

The alum face Is becoming scarce in Missouri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

this Is true Of local banks also in spite of the fact of the latter making greater Inducements than usual to attract de- posits in the form of interest payments. New York banks have to face well known demands; and, as little outside assistance can be had, close sailing will be nec- essary; in short, the present outlook is for a close money market three months hence when crop demands begin.
 "Fortunately our exports are large and promise to so continue. Our credit abroad has also been strengthened by recent events. and by moderation we should emerge from the summer and fall season in satisfactory shape. Such conditions favor good trading market. Between now and the end of July we may see com paratively easy money and a higher level of prices, but no extreme bull market, for such is neither desirable nor necessary to our financial health and success
 About Persona.
 George Fleming Moore of Montgomery Is In Birmingham. He Is tie Sovereign grand inspector general of Alabama of the mother supreme council of the thirty third degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry. Last night he conferred on Dr. J. H. Phillips and Dr. M. Newfield the concluding por- ton of the thirty-third degree, the other sections of the degree having been con ferred on them at Mobile. Congressman J. D. Richardson, the grand commander of the supreme council had expected to be in Birmingham for the purpose of giv- ing the finishing touches to the work. He was in Little Rock Saturday and when he was ready to leave the city found that his plans had to be changed.
 
 Congressman Charles W. Thompson is stopping at the HiIlman.
 John W. Abercrombie of Tuscaloosa is at the Morris.
 John F. Proctor of scottsboro is reg istered at the Metropolitan.
 P. B. Harper of Kansas City is at the St. Nicholas.
 Jacob Fliegenheimer of Richmond is at the Hillman.
 I. W. Hill of Montgomery Is registered at the Morris.
 D. D. Briggs and wife of Anniston are stopping at the Metropolitan.
 E. T. Bartlett of Lowell, Mass, is stop ping at the St. Nicholas.
 Lloyd B. Carleton of New York Is at the Hillman.
 D. M Remson and J. B. White of Taile- dega are stopping at the Morris.
 D. o. May Of Selma Is registered at the Metropolitan.
 Charles H. Scott of Montgomery is at the Hllman.
 E. Watkins of Chattanooga Is stopping at the Morris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
THE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA

Time hath, my lord, a wallet at hls back, wherein he puts aims for obllv- ion.
 -Troilus and Cresseda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

B. R. whitthorne, Jr., ". H. Kavanaugh and A. D. Glass are the only authorized travelling representatives of The Age Herald in its circulation department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

No communication will be published without It's authors name. Rejected manuscripts will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-09
STAFFORD.
School Closing Personals, Etc.
Hartwood. Va. April 6. 1903.

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HARDWOOD school No. HARDWOOD dis
trict, taught by Miss Mae Gouldman.
closed on Saturday. April T. A very large
crowd was in attendance The interest
ing programme was a. follows:
Opening Sony, Open The Door For The
Children. School. Address OF Welcome
Miss Hattie Coppage. Recitation George
Washington, by Harry Bradshaw, Calvin
stewart, Robert Coppage. Fielding Mon
roe, and Marvin Fritter Recitation.
Dead Do.lie, Sadie Stewart. Hymn. lis
So Sweet To Trust In Jesus, School Di-
alogue. Second TOpsy, Misses Ieona Bur
ton and Mary CoRkley Recitation. 4
Girls Address. Clara Monroe. Dialogue.
Choire OF Trade. kobt. Coppage. Marvin
Fritter. Harry bradshaw. Calvin Stew
art, Fielding Monroe, John Portch
LYNN, Am "A Soldier OF the Cross. School
Recitation. Katie Lee and Willie GRAY.
Miss Mary COakley. Recitation. Little
Speech. Calvin Stewart. Hymn. Won
deriul Story Of Love. school. Recitation.
Little Boy's Speech. Henry Monroe. Di-
aiogue. Aunt Nancy's Visit. Misses Iva
Monroe, Mary Coakley, Dallie Coppagr,
MeSsrs Judson Burton and Lawrence
bradshaw Recitation. Little Acts Of
Kindness Rosa Latham Dialogue. How
Not To Get IN Answer. Misses Hattie
Coppage and Mollie Timhcrlake Hymn.
When The Roll l. Called Up lOnder
school Recitation, Figures. Clara Mon
roe, Rosa Latham. Susie Portch Dis-
logue, Getting a Photograph. Misses Dal
lie CoppaCe. Iva Monroe Messrs Eddie
Embrey. Ben Burton Recitation. Minis
ter 70 Tea. Robt. Coppage. Dialogue.
Enrolling Officer, Misses Mnllie Timber
lake. LeOna Burton. Carrie Littrell and
Mr.. Juds0n Burton. Hymn, Follow On
School. Dialogue. Nobleman In Disguise.
Misses Mary Coakley, Leona Burton.
Hattie COppage Messrs Willie Huffman
Ken Houten, Easom Monroe Judson
Burton, Lawrence Bradshaw. Rnbt
Coppage Recitation, People Will Talk.
Miss pallie Coppage Song. The " an
defer, Misses Mary Coakley and LeOna
Burton. Hymn. Wen Never Say Good
bye Ia Heaven. School Mr. b. ". Irving
then delivered an address. after which
God BE With You Till We Meet Again
was sung Refreshments were served.
Prizes were awaded TO Misses Leona Bur
ton, Mary Coakley, Clara Monroe and
Master Henry Monroe for good attend
ance
Mrs Newman Knight and Miss Daisy
Knight. of Stafford G.. H.. are visiting
Mr.. r. L. Burton
Miss Mae Gouldman has returned to
her home in King George, accompanied
bv Miss Leona Burton.
Messrs. Bennie Burton, Clarence Bur
ton and Mr. Tom Brown moved Mr.. Cal
win Stewards saw mill down in Mirey
Bottom on Friday afternoon
Mr.. Josey Monroe had his Kitchen de-
stroyed by fire on Friday afternoon The
loss was heavy Much sympathy is ex.
pressed for him
Y Y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-09
peafness Cannot he curad

by local applications az they cannot reach
the diseased port on 81 the ear. There - only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con
stitutional remedies. Deafness u caused by
an iofialned condition of the murus lining oi
the Eustachian 4 ube. When this tube II In
named you have "A cumbling sound OPimper-
iect hearing, and when it Is entirely closed
Deafness Il the result, and unless the infam-
matisn can be taken out and this tube re-
stored 20 its normal condition, hearing will
Oe des;roy-d forever; nine cases out OF ten
are caused by Catarfh, which il nothing hut
an unnamed condition OF the mucu- surfaces
case OF Deafness (cau-ed by catarrh) tha.
cannot be cured by Hairs Catarrh Cure
send for circ ulars: free
+ J. CHENEY 4 co. Toledo. q.
Sold by Drnggists -s5c.
halrs Family PILLS are the hest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-09
DO THEY KNOW?

Can loved one in their bright abode
nVeil the sad heart here.
20 they know how oft in secret
Falls for them the silent tear
When the heart with sorrow burdened
Bears in solitude its pain
DO they know the spirit lOngings
But TO hear their voice again?
Are they ministering angels sent
Life's weary way to cheer.
Does the heart sometimes grow lighter
Because they are lowering near
nseen our steps attending.
Not our earth born griefs to share
But in every trying ordeal
Strengthening us the cross to bear.
When the shadows gather round us.
As we feel deaths chilly tide I =
VIII they know we are passing over,
And Join the angelic guide?
We may not lift the veil which shrouds
These longings of the soul,
Enough, the inspiring hope. to light
The pathway to its goal.
l.. NJ
Fredericksburg, Va, April 9th 1903
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-09
School cIosinsin Stafford.

HARDWOOD, Va, April 4, 1904.
The closing exercises of the schoo
taught by Miss Rosa McConkey. .of the
HARDWOOD neighborhoOd. Stafford coun
", were witnessed by large number OF
people from that section. Friday uight
April 3rd All present expressed them.
selves well entertained. and were well
pleased with the work of the school. For
the occasion the school house was neatly
trimmed with running pine and holly.
The program was as follows:
Address Of Welcome, Rena Groves.
hen Mamma was a Little Girl. lila
Foster. AProiitable Customer, Dialogue.
Mary Foster and Jennie Foot Vacation
Time, Ward Curtis. That Watermillion.
Ashby Grinnin Castles in the Air. Dia-
logue. Maud and Bloss Rodgers. Annie
curtis, Matte Groves and John McKeuna
Music by violin and banjo. Playing
checkers, Dialogue, Bessie Cropp and
Lindsey Mckenna. Census Taking, Dia
logue, OteliR huffman and Joseph Cropp
Following llusband's : Example. Dia-
iogue, tlossie Embrey. Viola Foot and
Lindsey Mckenna. Music The Pitcher
and the jug Matte Groves. The First
Letter, Eva CrOpp When we are Men.
Ward Curtis, Ashby and Douglas Grin
min, George Groves, Bennie Dye and
Claud Dye. When we Get There. Mary
Foster. Music The Human Body Lesson.
Bloss Rodgers, Mary Foster. Annie Cur
tbs AMI Jennie Foot. The Men Mittens
Jessie Curtis Why I'd Rather BE a Boy
Douglas Grimm. Music When Hulde
Spects Her Beau, Maid Rodgers What
The Little Girl said, Dialogue, Bloss Rod.
gers, Viola Foot and Otelia Huffman
Pats Excuse, Dialogue, Fiossie Embrey
and Joseph CrOpp Music. Kentucky
IhiIosophy, Dialogue, Bessie Cropp and
Dougias Grimm. 4 Dental Operation,
Dialogue, FlOssie Embrey, Herbert Cropp
and Linsey McKenna Music Tramps
Versus Female Vanity Dialogue, Otelia
huffman, Mable Curtis, Eddie Embrey
Joseph CrOpp and Lindsey Mckenna.
Counting Eggs, Dialogue. Otelia Huff
man and Joseph Cropp. Aunt Jemima's 5
Courtship, Flossie Embrey Music Tab
leau, Two Flower (Fiour) Girls, Maud
Rodgers and Matte Groves. Uncle Pete.
Dialogue, Joseph Cropp and Lindsey
Mckenna Closing Address Bloss Rod
gers. Goodbye, Bloss and Maud Rod
gers, Jennie Foot, Mary Foster. Matte
Groves, Eva Cropp and Annie Curtis
Music, Home Sweet Home.
All congratulate the teacher for ge ting
up such delightful entertainment and
her great success with her pupils during
the school term. Many happy wishes to
teacher and pupils. X NJ.