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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
Anecdotes of stambuloff.

M Stambuloff was frequently called
 "the Bismarck of the Balkans" One of his most dramatic passages with Russia
 occurred during the war with Servia.
 Prince Alexander had gone out to lead the Bulgarian army in n'person, leaving NJ. Stambuloff in charge at home. It was a clear day, with not breath of air stirring, and the roar of the cannon was plainly heard in the city. M. Stambuloff thought the Servians were winning the day. In their anxiety the Bulgarian min isters applied to the Russian diplomatic agent for advice That gentleman shrugged his shoulders and said 1t was no affair of his But" urged the Bull garian ministers. "the Servians are al- most at our gate You could stop them with single word If you would" Yes, but that word will not be spoken. on one condition only will stop them, and that is that your beggar of a prince shall abdicate at once" And that" thun- dered M. Stambuloff, "he will not do; no.
 not for twenty Russians!" With that NJ. etahnbuloff sprang into the saddle and
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
New Method of Old Tricks.

Philadelphia Record.
 A young man helped a pretty girl of about IS summers into one of the coaches of a local train on the "Pennsy" last evening, saw that her parcels were prop erly stored in the seat by her side, and then unhesitatingly bent over the fair maiden and imprinted a kiss on her will ing lips. Most of the passengers were busy finding seats and failed to notice the sentimental parting, but those who did were rather surprised until they heard the young man say Goodbye!
 "Tell mother I expect to be home next Saturday evening"" And then he left the car There was only one man in the car then who had any doubt that the girl was the young mans sister, and, considering her sweetness, was not surprised at his display of fondness for her. The doubt ing Thomas, who sat a few seats back, took occasion to remark to the passenger in the seat beside him as the train pulled out: That's the thrfd time have seen that couple play that game within a week, and I'll bet a flyer she isn't his sister. Just take notice that the girl gets off at one of the Suburban stations. If he was her brother he wouldn't kiss her fdr such a shcrt journey, aud he would get home more than once g week if his family lived in the suburbs. Ohl these lovers are mighty cute. but they shouldn't play the same game too often." And tho amateur Sherlock Holmes settled back into his newspaper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

claim was paid. Inferior literary artists would have been content to assert that Havana was to have been seized, but the conscientious master who produced this great work of imagination put in care fully every item of the plan. He told us when it was determined upon and by whom. The admiral who was to execute It was pointed out, and the ships of his squadron boldly and defiantly named. A fine realistic touch accounted for the revolutions which the strategic squadron is supposed to be practicing," as being merely designed to satisfy curiosity as to the assemblage of such large num- Der of vessels" They were really aS- sembled to seize Havana, but when the frightened Spanish Dons agreed to pay up, they went off nonehalantly about their evolutions as if that was all they had in mind from the first Only at one point of this tale do we find something which is, as the poet says, "a thing wherein we feel there is some hidden want" That is where he tries to provide international law for his seizure. He says the British seizure of Corinto was precedent enough. But that seizure was to enforce payment of an indemnity for wrongs done British diplomatic officer. No country has ever 'seized'' another, or any part of it, to collect claims of private citizens. If that were the custom, Europe would have had most of South America firmly seized, and several of our states and railroads long ago. But we admit it seems a pity to interfere with anybodys enjoyment of great work of art by pointing out such petty slips in it.-New York Post
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
WITH THE RAILROADS.

Another time has the rumor gone forth that the Southern will take full control of the Alabama Great Southern on Sep tember 1. Whether true'or not could not be verified yesterday, though the state ment comes very straight. In the event this is done there will be a general shaking up and many changes of officials may be expected.
 The Birmingham Mineral branch of the Louisville and Nashville railroad did a land office business Friday. Forty seven freight trains were moved and 1922 loaded and TIC empties made up the trains The loads comprised raw and finished iron, iron ore, lime rock, coal and coke. This is the biggest record since 1S9S Just think of it! Seventeen hun dred and ninety-eight cars handled on a branch line in one day.
 Charles Jones, Esq, travelling passen- ger agent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, after an ab- sence of ten days in North and South Carolina, is again in the city.
 Mr c. B. Compton, general freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville, with headquarters in Louisville, accom- panied by his private secretary, MT. G. T. Began, is in the city.
 MT. T. c. Sheppard, general freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville, with headquarters in Montgomery, is in the city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
ELLEN N.

In a press telegram received from Louisville it is stated that the Louisville and Nashville road has concluded nego- tiations which have been pending, having in view the extension of their freight service by steamship between this coun- try and Liverpool. Details are as yet meager, but it is stated that the vessels to be used are of unusual capacity, and the first one will put off from Pensacola somewhere near the middle of October.
 At first monthly voyages will be made, but should the shipping trade be such as would justify steamships will clear for Liverpool semi-monthly instead
 This is good news. The old reliable Louisville and Nashville has been a. fore most factor in the upbuilding of the South. It has been one of the most eff1 cient of the great common carriers, and such an addition to its freight service cannot fail to bring benefit to the land through which it's rails are laid It is to be hoped the deal has been really made. The South will be gainer.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
Nieeer in the Woodpile.

The state of Iowa has decided to return Q bronze statue which George M. Pull man presented to it about year ago The statue represents scene in the mas sacree at old Fort Dearborn, now Chi cago. It shows an Indian interfering to save a white woman from death at the hands of another Indian. The statue was to have been placed in the corridor of the state house. but the authorities have decided that it is too large and shuts off the view down the corridor AS the view is not particularly handsome and the statue is certainly artistic, there is some conjecture as to the real reason for the rejection.-New York World.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
Still Monarch.

Both the Quay and anti-Quay people claim that the result of the Philadelphia primaries ensures them success in the state Only one county, Lehigh, remains to hold it's convention. The state conven- ton will meet next Wednesday. If all the delegates who have been elected were firmly committed 1t would be easy now to figure out the result But the decision will depend on the uncommitted dele gates some of whom were elected almost a year ago, before the present trouble appeared The most encouraging fact for Quay is the closeness of the contest. Two weeks ago it seemed that he would be defeated so decisively that the conven- tion would be only a ratification meet ing He has not however made the gains he expected. Though he claims to have captured enough delegates in Philadel- phia to insure his success, he really elect ed only about half the number that he counted on before the primaries were held.
 The present movement against Quay is not of the kind to retire him permanently from politics. If the anti-Quay people win the first work to which they will have to. set themselves will be the clean ing of their own stables. The nominal leadership of Hastings and the support of such sterling republican newspapers as the Philadelphia Press is really all that gives the anti-Quay movement greater responsibility than the cause of Quay Buffalo Express.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
THE AGE-HERALD READING ROOM.

The Age-Herald has fitted up neat reading room adjoining it's business office, where daily papers from all east ern. southern. western and northern and information of the public. Papers from the following cities can always be found there: Boston, New York, Phila- delphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Charles ton. Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta, Cln- cinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Nashvllie. Chattanooga, Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans, Galveston, Houston, Dallas and many other cities not named.
 Citizens of either of the cities apove named or any party desiring to read are welcome to call at any and all times, night or day, as the reading room VIII always be open.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
Dago.

The Times-Herald has recently had several inquiries as to the meaning of the word ''dago."
 It is not an Italian word, nor legit- innate word in any language. It is de- rived from the Spanish proper word, Diego, pronounced Dyago, which Is the most common Christian name of men in Spain, St. Diego or St. James being the tutelary saint of that country. All Span ish mothers name one son after the saint and the result is that Diego is the Chris tian name one oftenest hears among the Spaniards and. on the borders of the Mediterranean.
 From this came the habit of the sailors of all nationalities in the Mediterranean of calling every man employed on vessels whose name was unknown to them Diego or Dago that being the name they most frequently heard among their employees Just as mates and captains on our lakes and rivers call the generality of their roustabouts "John," that being the name most usually heard among us.
 From this custom of the sailors the transition was easy in this country to call all foreigners Dagos that came from the Mediterranean shores, and hence the name is applied indiscriminately to Ital- ians, Greeks, Sicilians and Spaniards.- Times-Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
Rinht Sort of New Women.

Wyoming is in the front as the par adise of the fin de secle girl. The daugh- ter of the governor of the state is his pri- yate secretary, and when he is away she is to all practical purposes, his repre- sentative, and fulflls the duties of his office And she is only 19 years old It takes a rather bright girl to run state even one where woman suffrage has been in force for twenty-five years. Now, when she marries-but that opens up too wide a field for speculation, and, besides, it is his lookout.--Boston Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
All Gentlemen.

In recent meeting in Gentleman Paddy Learys barroom, Gentleman Bob Guffin bit off Gentleman Mike Dooley' s nose Similar pleasantries were ex- changed by other gentlemen present.
 We regret to learn that Gentleman Hefty Sawyer's prize bull terrier, Rags, recently lost an eye while engaged in an animated passage with a cat
 In a moment of mental abstraction last Wednesday night Gentleman Bob Guftin swallowed Gentleman Hink Williams thumb
 Gentleman Jim Corbett is soon to make preparations for meeting Gentleman Bob Fitzsimmons in Texas the last week in October.
 Yesterday morning Gentleman Thirsty Bean, alias Blue Joe, was sent to the rock pile for swiping tickers and wipes.
 Gentleman Hughey Bolts returned from Joliet last Monday after an absence of two years and six months.-Chicago Record
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
Not Unexpected,

The 16 to 1 democrats in Ohio are beat en as badly in their state convention as the same faction was beaten in Ken lucky. There are sufficient reasons for this result without ascribing it to the herculean labors of Senator Brice. The terrible thrashing that the party received last year. when the Is to l men had ev- erything their own way and adopted 16 to 1 platform, has had its due share in producing the present result The ex- ample of Kentucky has likewise had a powerful influence in shaping ideas on the north side of the Ohio river.-New York Post
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
LINCOLN.
Excellent Results of Revival-Great Work of
 Rev, ]. D, Ellis.

Lincoln, Aug. 24.-(Special Correspond ence)-Our community has been exceed ingly blessed during the past week by revival. at the Methodist church. Rev. J. D. Ellis of. East Lake did all of the preaching and delivered fourteen of the richest and most edifying sermons that our Christian people have ever had the pleasure of hearing. If they ever forget him they will never forget his sermons and the result of his weeks work. The people for miles around quit their work to attend, and for part of the time the church building would not accommodate them. There are about twenty converts, twelve of whom united with the church but the revival of a true spirit among the Christians, perhaps, constitutes the greatest part of our blessing. May we have other visits from our good brother and many more such revivals is the prayer of our people.
 Mrs. Robert B. Burns is visiting in Talladepa
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
ABSOLUTELY PURE

dashed away to the battlefield, while the Russian agent sent for his friends to come to his house to celebrate the defeat of the Bulgarian armies. A few hours passed and then the Bulgarian foreign minister got telegram from M. Stam- buloff, dated on the field of battle, tell ing of Prince Alexanders magnificent victory and of the utter rout of the Ser vians. He hurried with it to the house of the Russian agent, arriving there in the midst of the festivities. And when he told the news the representative of tho czar, it is said, ground his teeth in rage. -FxchanPe
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
Poor Europe {!

The steamer New York brought over yesterday the earliest of American tour ists returning from European outings: Among them were a dozen bright-eyed girls. Friends met them at the pier. "Oh," gasped one of them, T can't talk until I have had a drink of ice cream soda, For months I have hunted in every city in Europe for one good drink. but in vain. Where is the nearest drug store? Next summer I'm going to take an ice cream freezer and soda fountain over with me"-New York World.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
And the Rage off Its Enemies.

The old reliable firm of M. s. Quay & Co.,, having been thoroughly reorganized and equipped with new business asso- ciates, is now prepared to take orders from the political trade at the old rates and to guarantee satifaction to all ashington Post
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

Tammany wants Croker again. A com mittee has been appointed to tender to him the chairmanship of his old commit- tee. When he is once more at the helm Tammany will be Richard and Richard will be himself again.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
Good Name for Them.

Poultney Bigelow suggests "Shameri- kans" as a good name for the class of sham Americans who, he says, invade Europe every year and disgrace their na- tionality. ty.-Springfield Republican
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

"Traveling Saloon" Captured.-Sheriff w s. Wilson and his deputy MT. c. M. Malone, captured travelling saloon in the person of MT. Francis Whitlock, out at Bethsadia, eight miles east of here, on last Sunday. He was brought to town and put in jail, where he re- mained until his friends came in Mon day and made his bond.-Russellville Idea.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

The Kansas City World says: "A To- peka Populist editor has branched off on soul culture" And now the papers are disputing about the Worlds spelling. They claim it should have been "sole."
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
 VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Great Is Birmingham.


 To the Age-Herald:
 You say the national convention of the prohibition party thinks of meeting in Birmingham next year. Birmingham will prove an attractive place to the pro- hibitionists. We have a fine system of water works, and it is expected that the splendid artesian water of Gate City will be pouring into the city before the prohi- bitionists meet. Not only is Brming- ham attractive to the prohibitionists, but to all political conventions We have one of the biggest breweries in the south, and there is no danger of the supply of liouid refreshmentA becoming exhausted. Great is Birmingham! B.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
IN ALABAMA.

number of drummers that come and go daily and their exceeding keenness to effect sales would indicate that they, at least. have confidence in the return of prosperity We trust that this greatly desired condition may be realized.-Mon- roe Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

Harrison is said to be putting a new shine on his hat, Allison no longer de- nies the soft impeachment, Foraker has nominated Mckinley and Reed has met the bee and it is his'n.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
EDEN WITHOUT EVE.

A party of South Highlanders spent a day last week at MT. Benners' fruit farm in Shades valley, about three miles distant, over Red mountain. It is very picturesque spot. Rock walls encrcle the farm, and the land rises in terraces. vineyard surrounds the vineclad cot tage. The rock walls were built of rock carried by hand for some distance. A story suggestive of Damon and Pythias gives a romantic flavor to the spot. An Englishman in the pursuit of health came from his faraway home across the sea and selected Shades valley as a health resort He lost his health under the hot sun of Africa, while in the Eng fish army. He was in camp near the spot where the prince imperial met his tragic death at the point of the Zulu's assegai He built little cottage after the English style of architecture in Shades valley, and he carefully titled his little farm. Very soon an Irishman, not long from the Emerald isle, chanced to stop at the little cottage. A firm friend ship was soon formed. The Engishman asked his new found friend to stay with him and share the farm, and he did so. He built an addition to the little cottage and he built it after the Irish style of architecture; so the cottage shows a blending of the two national types. They lived in perfect peace. The Irishman did
 
 There was no woman to come between them; they were both bachelors and woman haters. True. they covered the walls of their cottage with the pictures of fair women, but a woman in picture is harmless. Soon the malady of the Englshman returned and he became an invalid. Shades valley threatened to become the shadow of death to him. Then the 1rishman showed his big heart He devoted himself to his invalid friend But his kindness could not restore health. The doctor recommended a sea voyage So the two friends sold their little farm and cottage and sailed for Samoa, whose bamy air prolonged the life of Robert Louis Stevenson.
 "The Heart Knoweth Its Own Bitterness"
 Proverbs. xiv 10. Aye. the heart knoweth every pang of sad Each weight of anguish that we have to bear;
 Knoweth the tear that drowns the smile of The crushing sorrow and the anxious
 care.
 Knoweth the heavy burdens that beset us The hopes that back return with crushing
 force,
 The disappointments keen that daily fret Each sense of shame and feeling of re-
 morse.
 Knoweth full well the aching desolation That comes to us when last good-byes are
 said
 The failure of each rendered consolation To soothe us as we kneel beside our dead. Knoweth what hurts us more than death or
 sorrow;
 The wounded pride which comes with sore
 defeat
 The yearnngs weak that die with each to-
 morrow,
 The rude awakenings from illusions sweet Aye, the heart knoweth-knoweth and re-
 members.
 As loves of other days become outgrown As we stand OCT old friendships whitening
 embers,
 Each heart must bear it's bitterness
 alone.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
THE EDITOR AT LARGE.
Very Pronerlv.

Remember. Maud I am no more Plain Charlie Brown, but MT Unless you will consent to be My wife and not my Sir" And Maud consented then and there, And Charlie Brown then ISr.
 Memphis Scimetar.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

The Augusta Chronicle has an editorial headed Nothing in Populism." The Chronicle is free silver paper, so the public takes its statement as authentic.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

The people of Ohio were not at all .groggy about what they wanted and the way to get it, and Calvin S. Brice is still doing business at the same old stand.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
Jingo Fiction.

People who talk about the decay of American fiction would do well to con- sder that charming romance, which came from Washington. concerning the plan to seize and hold Havana until the Mora
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

It was officially announced that this was an off year in politics. Delegates from Maryland. Ohio, Iowa and Pennsyl- Vania beg to differ.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
The Alabama.

TO the Age-ffefl1u.
 Your suggestion that the twin battle ship to the Kearsarge should be named the Alabama is a very happy one. If the naming of the ship is left to Secretary Herbert he will doubtless follow your suggestion for he is true son of Ala bama. The old Alabama was commerce destroyer, but the new Alabama will be a commerce preserver-defending our commerce on the high seas. The only commerce destroyers we have now are the calamity howlerS. B.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
Wangh ]

Alas for the rarity of goldbug charity and proper parity under the sunl- Huntsville Tribune.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

By and by you will be able to catch the silverioons by sprinkling few grains of salt upon them.. They are gradually be- coming tame.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

Eadie Smiths Death.-Coroner Ward was called for on Tuesday to hold an in- quest on the body of Eadie Smith, who was found dead in her house on that morning The jury found that she came to her death by a heavy instrument in the hands of Neil Taylor, her paramour. Taylor is in custody and claims that he is innocent.-Reform Democrat, We tumpka.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

The Mora claim has been paid. and now Antonio Morals attorneys will own half the earth.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

One of the alleged corpses in the Holmes affair has been heard from. The mediums will now claim victory for spritualism.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

Chris Magee wants to know who In h--l played tiddle-de-winks with him in that convention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

The Kentucky Democratic convention rises to remark that it was victim of misnlaced confidence.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

One of the spectacles of today is sam uel J. Randall, Jr., posing as first lieu tenant to Matthew Stanley of the house of Quay.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

The Courier-Journal editorially is om1- nously silent regarding Wabbly Wat. Maybe it is waiting for him to get oil inc tatpr
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

It begins to look like the silverioons started the rumor regarding the saitihg of the Alabama gold mines.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

The family medicine in thousands of homes is Hoods Sarsaparilla. Take only Hoods.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

Some of the Alabama editorial English ought to be pickled.
 They call Pennsylvania the Quayker State these days.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25

Jingoes. to the front! The English papers have said England will not per init" the United States to annex Cuba.