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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-11

wardly. his bearing was that of a friend who
though interested in all she did. was himself
too greatly occupied to give any but the smallest
time to talk.
One evening she met him on the stairs. her
eyes eager. her manner agitated- She told him
she had at length obtained small berth in 4
small commercial office She was to work at
the London branch for six months and then be
transferred to Paris. In spite of his quick
cheerfulness. her brightness dulled at the sad
ness that came into his eyes she told the
news.
He knew what he must do: he must leave her
at To feel the time shorten to the day
when he should see her for the last time would
gradually undermine resolution. BY one strong
action he could save himself from his own dis
esteem. and. perhaps. her scorn At the heart
of him he did not know what to think of her
She did not fear him.. yet she did not Try TO
draw him. Her grace and gentleness hid so
much that was brave and strong that doubt of
her was impossible Yet. VINO she. What
was she? Had that ring meant anything Why
had she removed it;
He had for some time been able TO take a
vacancy in laboratory at Liverpool. and now
made definite arrangements for the change. BY
the time these had been concluded MademOi-
seile had been ten days in her new position. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-11

L know you despise for being coward to-
day but
DON'T say that" replied Stephen. None of
know how weak we may be when the time
comes. But now listen! You must begin again.
You must let me lend you some money to go on
with. and we must look about and see what
work you get. Will you do that?"
She shook her head, putting his offer from
her with a quick forward gesture of her hands,
But consider" he said, sternly. You've got
to do it. What else can you do? Remember,
you've promised me to do nothing rash again"
He looked keenly into the distressed eyes
which sought to escape his gaze Pity and love
\ moved in him at sight of her pain.
oh she said, with trembling voice. Il al
most wish you had not-nOt found me to-day
Then, with sudden thickness in look and tone,
she said, How. Monsieur, did you come to sus-
pect so soon what | was doing? | thought you
had gone out"
His face flushed before her searching eyes,
and. for the moment. anger took him to think
she was beyond all his dreams, which now were
revealed to her.. AS she watched his face her
fine eyes suddenly chilled and looked down
Never mind that now he said brusqueIy
You must take my offer. 1t will only be a
loan which you can repay when you have work :"
Thank you. Monsieur" she replied in cold
tones Il will take the money loan"
He passed some gold to her the table,
and her face went proud and pald as she
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-11

murmured thanks. Then, hot at the thought of
what might be in her mind. he tore a leaf from
his notebook. made out Il o. IT," and
handed il to her, with his pen. She signed the
paper in silence. To him the fimsy page
seemed a wall of ice between them that. for his
part. he swore to himself he would never break
down.
Next evening she came to tell him of the
efforts she had made that day to obtain work.
the end of their talk, checked flash of warmth.
He noticed there no ring upon her
finger. and wondered what was her story. Per
haps he thought bitterly. when she had gone.
she only of the many possible in
triguantes of the French colony. with sordid ex
her womanliness appealed against his hardness.
Three weeks passed. He could not but confess
the quiet perseverance with which she tramped
London through and through in her efforts to
get work. She had procured one two pupils
but her ambition to obtain some clerical
experience seemed to be the great hindrance
but several of her cOmpatriOts had promised to
aid her.
AS to Portway, n had soon cast away all
doubt. For him she sheer honesty, and
daily in their short evening talks. the ques-
barrier of mere friendiness before him? Every
turn of her lips and eyes pulled him to her;
every gesture was the dearest thing in life. Out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-11

the restful mind had quickened grace and charm
in every gesture. He realized that every day
he stayed made il the harder to so from her
on the evening that he had determined 70 tel
her of his leaving London she tapped at his
door and on her entering TO his call he had
not the heart to look W. but returned her greet
ing with eyes bent on his book After a little
talk she seemed to think he was pre0ccuQied
and usual. in her sensible manner that had
always half pleased and half embitts-e1 him
she rose soon if TO so away.
He looked UP quickly.
Don't GO he said. y have something O. tel
you. l have got an appointment Mt Liverpool
and shall be leaving London in a few days
suppose you. too. will be getting new quarters
sOon?''
She went pale rs she sat. and in her eyes
came a look of terror.
You are leaving } 'ndon. II am Try
sorry"
L. too. am sorry" said POrtway. hurriet-Si
very sorry: but think it is best fOr-fOr ny
prospects as analyst"
She nodded her head cooking at him with eyes
of sadness. She rose and went 20 the door IN
silence. stopped. came back to where he stood
and held out her hand
Monsieur stephen" she said. in low. so1
tones Il can never thank you enough for yoIs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-11

THE FOOrMANs HANDBOOK IS TrH BOOK
FOR JOHNr'
mo. I'M READING UH TO Sc. WHETHER
JOHN DOES THE PROPER rAINa--yussea0s
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

insisting on the principle of the independ- ence and integrity of the new world. at the same time is very desirous not to assume new and more extensive responsi- bilites for the Spanish republics"
 The Temps also says it considers An drew Carneges offer to pay the money for the first payment to Germany to be "a significant evolution of modern society, showing the power of the capitalist before a nation of the first rank" and declares that The Hague court receives scant recog- milton, "as the powers have been careful to pre-arrange the settlements, so as to avoid their submission to The Hague"
 On the whole. however, Ths Temps con siders the settlement to be a triumph for the cause of international peace and a great military and naval powers and ex- presses the belief that the British minis try was fortunate in reaching a settle ment before parliament re-opened.
 The Journal Des Bats gives prominence to a lengthy London dispatch on the ter imitation of the Venezuelan incident and the British German alliance, which says:
 Tn spite of popular hostility to the alliange, the capital ract remains that Germany succeeded in engaging England in an alliance, contemplating the use of the British fleet in war movement"
 Continuing, the Journal Des Bats de- clares this is a grave departure for British policy. which must be seriously consid- cred by the other European powers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
voN HuELow MAKES REPORT.
Explains How Venezuela Agreed to
 Pay Germany's Claims.

Berlin, February 17.-Chancellor von Buelow sent to the reichstag to- day a memorandum on the settlement of the Venezuelan disputes. After briefly reviewing the incidents pre- ceding the negotiations, il says:
 According to the protocol Vene- zuela recognized all the claims raised by Germany as being justifable and well founded.
 "Germany's claims which the ulti- II alum placed in the first rank aris- ing from the Venezuelan civil wars of 1S98-1900 and which gave occasion for the action against Venezuela, will be paid immediately, partly in cash and partly in short term drafts
 Continuing, the chancellor summar- ized the terms of the protocol and concluded with saying the blockade would be immediately raised and that diplomatic relations with Venezuela would be resumed.
 The chancellor also sent to the reichstag a memorandum on tuber- culosis treatment, in which he recited facts gathered by the imperial health office. Out of a thousand deaths in Germany of persons between the ages of b and 60, 316 die of tuberculosis alone. Persons under 15 and over 50 are seldom affected. The mortality of the whole population averaged 2l2 per ,000 yearly, rising in the Ba- varian palatinate to 329, in Bremen to 337 and in Hesse to 314. The chan. cellor said the health office found that consumption can best be treated in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
BAER's ACTION EXPLAINED.
Suffered a Collapse After His Speech
 Before the Strike Commission.

Philadelphia. February 17.-An act on the part of George F. Baer, presi- dent of the Reading Railway company, which was held by many to be dis courteous to the miners counsel on the strike hearing, was explained by the news that for the last three days he had been i'll in Atlantic City. Im- mediately after finishing his address before the commission on Thursday at noon he left the room in the federal building, in which the hearing was held, and though his chief opponent, Clarence s. Darrow began his ad- dress in the afternoon, he did not ap- pear.
 It has developed that MT. Baer went to Atlantic City in a state of physical collapse. His address before the strike commission was more or less of an impassioned nature, and it wore great ly on his nerves. Had he been in good health when he began so great an eXertion doubtless It would not have affected him. Inasmuch as he fought of an attack of the grip in order to speak, the strain caused a breakdown.
 Three days in Atlantic City enabled MT. Baer to throw off the i'll effects of both grip and the nervous strain. He returned to his home yesterday, and though he had not fully regained his strength, he is much improved and will be at his office at the Reading Terminal today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
RAILROAD WORLD.

A number of tickets have already been sold to New Orleans, Mobile and Pensa- cola for the coming Mardi Gras festivi- ties The excursion rates went into eff feet yesterday and they will be good re- turning until February 2S, with the priv ilege of extension to March IA, by paying the usual fee of 50 cents.
 President Samuel Spencer of the South ern attended the Greater Georgia ban quet at the Kimball house in Atlanta at which he responded to a toast.
 The address which C. L. Stone. general passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, delivered in New Or leans January 14 before the meeting of Commercial clubs of Louisiana. Texas and Mississippi has been issued in artis- tic pamphlet form in two colors and Is being distributed. The subject of the ad- dress is Southern Resources and Devel- opment," and is very clear statement of what has been accomplished In the south and of what possibilities the fu- ture offers. Mir Stone shows what an inn portant factor the Louisville and Nash vile has been in developing the territory 1t covers. In the enumeration of vari- ous resources he has the following to say of minerals:
 "The south also has it's share of miner als. Deposits of iron ore, coal and stone, almost fabulous in abundance, have been discovered and if would be time wasted to compute their value. In addition, gold, copper, tin, lead, asphalt, asbestos, mar ble, gypsum graph-ee, emory, mica, etc, are found in paying quantities. You all know, of course, of the iron industries at Pittsburg. Pa. In my opinion Brming- ham, Ala, bids fair to equal 4lttsburg as an iron and steel center. Iron ore and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES
To "Winter Homes n Summer Landsn
 Via Souther. Railway.

The Southern railway announces very low round-trip winter tourist rates to principal resorts in Georgia. Florida. Nassau and Cuba. Tickets on sale daily. with final limit May H. 1908. Through Pullman sleeping car to Jacksonviils without change.
 For particulars. sleeping car reserva- tions. also copy of beautiful little book let entitled Winter Homes in a Summer Land" apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. J. c. LUSK.
 l2-17-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Society With Lonn Name.

Chicago, February 17.-Today's ses- sion of the fifteenth meeting of the Photographic Society of Chicago was devoted to clinics, which were attend ed by large crowds. Later in the day pr Ottolengin of New York read q paper on the Rational Use of Force lain In the Filling of Teeth" Uni yersity Training and Dental Educa- tion' was discussed by Dr. w. H. Mor- gan of Nashville, Tenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
CORTELYOU WILL WAIT.
Desires for Some Friends See Him
 Take Oath.

Washington, February 1Z-Secretarv Cortelyou will not qualify as the head of the new department of commerce for day or two. He desires that two or three intimate friends who reside in other cities be present when he takes the oath of of flee. One of them, General Maxwell whom Mir. Cortelyou served as confidential clerk when he was fourth assistant postmaster general. arrived here today.
 Coincidentally with the qualification of Mir. Cortelyou as a cabinet officer. William Loeb, Jr. assistant secretary to the President. will take the oath as sec retary to the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
COLD ENDANeERs PATIENTS.
Because of Lack of Fuel Much Suffer
 ing Expected In St. Louis.

St. Louis February 17.-Because of a lack of fuel at the city hospital. the lives of 700 patients, some of whom are at the point of death, are endangered by the cold weather.
 Since the cold snap struck St. Louis, the hospital had been without enough coal and the authorities have been compelled to economize in the use of what they had. An insufficient supply of coal at the court house resulted in the closing of the offices there today. There was to be plenty of coal in the city but owing to the conditions of the streets it is extreme ly hard to deliver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

special hospitals. in which Germany now has accommodation for 30,000 patients.
 The statistics for 1896 to 1901 showed that on the average out of 100 cases treated SIT per cent were dis missed as cured or improved, S.S as no better, 3.1 as worse and that 0.4 died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Mrs. WlnsIow's Soothing Syrup.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for theis CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLIC. ard . twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
$7.so-ONE FARE RATE-$7.so
Birmingham to Mobile and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

Account of Mardi Gras Carnival the Southern Railway will sell round-trip tickets to Mobile at rate of one fare Tickets on sale February 17th to 23, in- elusive. final limit February 18th. except that by deposit of ticket with joint agent and upon payment of a fee of 50 cents extension of final limit may be obtained to March 14th. 1903.
 For sleeping car reservation and de- tailed information. apply to Passenger Office. Morris Building. telephone 6l7
 2-4-20t J. C. LUSk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Cane Growers to Meet.

Macon. Ga. February 17-A committee representing the cane growers of the Unit ed States met here today and issued a formal call for a convention to be held in Macon on the 7th and Sth of May. Among the speakers will be James Will son, secretary of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Receiver for Trust Company.

Trenton, N. J., February 17.-Appli. cation for the appointment of a re- ceiver of the Monmouth Trust and Safe Deposit company of Asbury Park was made today before Vice Chancel- Tor Reed. The liabilities of the com pany are given as $529, ,168; assets, S4S5. .049
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Formal Notice of End of Blockade.

Washington, February 1.-The navy de- partment received today formal notice of the lifting of the Venezuela blockade in the following eahegram from Comman- der Diehl of the Marietta at Willenstadt: Raised blockade. War vessels with drawn from all blockaded ports"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
coal in the vicinity of Birmingham seem to be ineXhaustible"

W. J. Thornton. railroad editor of the Globe Democrat, said in a recent address that the more important railroads of the country could be broadly arranged in seven groups, as follows: .ie Vanderbilt, the Pennsylvania, the Morgan-IIill North western system the Morgan southern sys- tenn, the Hartman group, the Frisco southwestern and. southeastern system. and the Gould western. southwestern and trans continental system. In addition to these there are the two great independ- ent lines, the Rock Island system and the Santa Be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Miles Back In Washinoton.

Washington, February 17.-Leutenant General Miles and his staff have returned to Washington. after their tour of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
MONROE DOCTRINE DISCUSSED
French Paper Says U. s. Does No Want to Assume More Responsibility

Paris February 17.-rhe Temps today, reviewing the Venezuelan settlement says
 The controversy throws light on a phase of the Monroe doctrine hitherto in the shadows that the United States, while
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
The Agreement.

Article I. All claims owned by citizens of the United States of America against the republic of Venezuela which have not been settled by diplomatic agreement or arbitration between the two govern ments and which shall have been present. ed to the commission hereinafter named by the department of state by the Unit ed States or its legation at Caracas, shall be examined and decided by a mixed commission, which shall sit at Caracas, and which shall consist of two members. one of whom is to be appointed by the President of the United States and the other by the President of Venezuela.
 "It is agreed that an umpire may be named by the queen of the Netherlands. If either of said commissioners or the umpire should fail or cease to act, his successor shall be appointed forthwith in the same manner as his predecessor. Same commissioners and umpire are to be appointed before the first day of May, 1903
 "The commissioners and the umpire shall meet in the city of Caracas on the first day of June. 1903. The umpire shall preside over their deliberations, and shall be competent to decide any question on which the commissioners disagree. Before assuming the functions of their offices the commissioners and the umpire shall take solemn oath to carefully examine and mpartially decide. according to Jus tice and the provisions of this conven-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Venezuela VIII Arrange to Pay
 United Stales
WILL USE PAPER AS MODEL
It Is Expected That Other Nations Which Are Creditors of Venezuela Will Adopt Similar Method
 of Collecting Claims.

Washington. February IA protocol providing for the adjustment of the Unit ed States claims against Venezuela by a commission to meet at Caracas was sign ed today by Secretary Hay for the Unit cd States and A1r. Bowen for Venezuela.
 The protocol is expected to serve as q model for similar instruments to be ar ranged with the other claimant powers The text of the protocol is as follows:
 Protocol of an agreement between the secretary of state of the United States of America and the plenipotentiary of the republic of Venezuela for submission To arbitration of all unsettled claims of cit izens of the United States of America against the republic of Venezuela.
 '"rhe United States of America and the republic of Venezuela through their rep John Hay, secretary of state of the United States of America, and Bowen. the plenipotentiary of the republic of Venezuela, have agreed upon and signed the following protocol:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

President Samuel Spencer of the South ern attended the Greater Georgia ban quet at the Nimball house in Atlanta at which he responded to a toast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

tion all claims submitted to them and such oaths shall be entered on the record of their proceedings. The commissioners or in case if their disagreement the uil pire, shall decide all claims upon pasis of absolute equity, without regard or op- jections of a technical nature or or the provisions of local legislation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

n AUFFINS.-To one pint of new
VN milk stir in a well beaten egg,
a heaping teaspoonful of butter,
a teacup of yeast, salt to taste; thicken
with flour to a soft dough; when light
drop a tablespoonful at time on fiat
tins.
Savory Meat Pudding-Any little
pieces of minced meat and lean ham,
one-quarter pound suet, one-half pound
flour. an onion chopped very small,
pepper and salt and a little chopped
parsley. Mix all the ingredients in a
bowl and moisten with a little stock
just sufficient to make the mixture
cling together. Place in a buttered
pudding dish and boil for four hours,
Turn on a dish and serve with good
gravy.
Sweet Omelet-Mix a tablespoonful
OF fine flour in one pint of new milk.
whisk together the whites and yolla
of four eggs and add to the milk Put
enough fresh butter to fry the omelet
in the frying pan. make it hot over q
clear fire and pour in half the mixture.
When this is a little set. put four tea
spoonfuls of currant jelly or any other
preserve in the center and the remain.
der of the mixture over the ton An
soon as the upper portion is set send
it to the table; or, the omelet being
fried, spread the preserve on it and roll
1t.
Buttermilk Bread.-Two pounds Of
-four. brown or white, one teaspoonfuI
of baking powder. one-eighth ounce of
bicarbonate of soda, a pinch of salt
and a dessertspoonful of white sugar
if q sweetish taste is desired. Put the
flour into a bowl and mix all the other
ingredients on a board, taking care to
leave no Jumps; add to the -four and
mix In a firm dough with sour butter-
milk, knead 1t little, make it into
loaves and bake it at once. If the
outtermiik is sweet. double the baking
powder and leave out the soda.