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The age-herald., 1897-09-24
John Bulls Independence.

The London Globe intimates that America is putting on too many airs, and remarks that this country plays only minor role in the affairs of na- tions." Let us see about it. After lick ing the British Lion twice, we are not now afraid of his whelps
 Uncle Sam has steadily acquired ter ritory, and is now ready to annex flaw ali. Cuba will prlbably come under our flag in a few trs, and the Nicara qua canal may make it necessary for our government to establish a protectorate over Central America. Canada will come into the union some day, because it will be to her interest to do so. For many years this country has largely fed and clothed the people of Europe, and it is a common saying that America can do without Europe, but Europe can not do without America.
 For generations all the countries of Europe lIave sent millions of settlers here who have become identified with the American people. and they and their sons would now fight for our flag against the governments to which thIsy once owed allegiance. When these facts are considered together with Ameqica's o.h- CT achievements in war and peace, it cannot fail to strike tIhe fair-mnded ob- server that this country is playing somaething bigger and more important than "a minor role in the affairs of nations"
 The leading British newspapers have for sometime exhibited an unfriendly spirit toward the United States, and if they reflect the sentiment of their peo- pie it goes without saying that the two nations will sooner or later come to blows, although there is at present noth- ing to cause a collision.
 In the next conflict the British Lion will come out, as he has in other fights with us, second best. When the test comes this republic is easily the strong est military power in the world.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

The Boston girls who have organized the Anti-Klssfng league to prevent the spreading of disease by fnc communica tion of microbes might have spared themselves the trouble and been just as we'll off. The average Boston girl is in mo danger from this source. But per- hapa the league was formed through philanthropic motives to save the mem7 bers of their sex in other localities and not through personal fear. Or perhaps it is merely ito prove the danger of oscu- la:tive microbic communication by inyIt- ing experiment..
The age-herald., 1897-09-24
Room For All.

Many papers are devoting columns to some reflections suggested by the theory of Malthus. who held that there are altogether too many people in the world and that if half of them would get out of the way the other half would be better off. So far as this country is concerned. Maithus cuts no figure. If We had 5OO.oo0.ooO people here there
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

The two Boston ladies who propose to run a hotel in KIondyke have gone about 1t in business-like manner. They halvs laid in a supply of baked beans.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24
A Sherlock Holmes Deduction

F'rcm the Chicago News
 Bigss-That man over there is phy- sician. 'i' Diggs-How do you know?
 Bfggs-I heard him say that he didnJ enjoy good health.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

nt Is not presumed that Speaker Reed will do much talking tn Ohio this year, unless there fs a good sized check att tacheH to each date
The age-herald., 1897-09-24
Certainly Very Appropriate.

From the Chicago News.
 Smlth-What kind of "a wedding pres ent are you going to send Davis?
 Jones-G was thinking of sending him a lawn moMer.
 lSmNh-Thai hardly an appropriate gift
 Jones-Why not? He's marrying a grass widow, isn't he?
The age-herald., 1897-09-24
Different From Some Cows,

From the Chicago News.
 You will notice in lifes voyage,
 While floating down the stream. That the milk of human kindness Seldom raises any cream,
The age-herald., 1897-09-24
Sentenced to Hang,

Danville. Va. Sept. 23.--Edward Han- kins. charged with the murder of Dr. John R. Cabell, was today convicted in the county court of PIttsylvania county of murder in the first degree and will be hanged Nov. 5. The murder was com- mithed nm The night Of Aug. 26
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

The new Chicago street clearing force will wear yellow uniforms This is taken by the New York World and Journal as evidence of the popularity of those two papers
The age-herald., 1897-09-24
Advice to Stanton.

While Stanton keeps a-singing ss Uv the melon and it's vine, And it's funny thet be alters hez Ter name the two together The mercury's a-dropping Down jest like @ plumbers line, And 1t pears ter me thet Frank'il hey Ter house 'em in this weather.
 -Rrah
The age-herald., 1897-09-24
On the Slab.

From ille New York Journal.
 The coroner is now a necesS ary ad- junct of the base ball game as it is played in AlabaIma.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

If the office of Rhe commission of rail- npads, which position Gen. Lcngstreet so lc@nfidently expected, is abolished, it will be the blow that will almost kill dhe old warrior. In fact, it will bsait the Doltch.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24
Virtue Its Own Reward.

From the Chicago imes- Herald.
 Virtue is its own reward. The Prin- cess de Chfmay has been summoned to appear before the sultan.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

Until another remedy IS found to make the drinking water pure, keep on boil- ing with as much vigor as ever.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24
Then It's Different.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
 The leading citizens of a town are dan- gerous when they lead the wrong way.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

The cities with nnclean streets ana yellow fever have firmly resolved that as soon as the eptfemfc Us oyer ahA
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

Atlanta is now the only city on the southern map which would not welcome frost.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

If the queen regent of Spain is the kind and considerable lady that tweyler says she is she will quickly declare the war off in Cuba as a spscial favor to Minister W,oodford
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

etrests will ebs cleaned and kept clean. Th.s has been firmly resolved go often before than little dependence can be placed in it.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

Gov. Mount of Indiana has signa1ly failed 10 even put the Versailles mob on the run.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24
ApvERr1s1Na RATEs.

Advertising rates, daily and Sunday is- sues, one dollar per inch, first insertioni : 75 cents per inch each insertion thereafter Monthly contracts for display advertis- ing of inches or more daily, 60 cents per inch each insertion. Regular large dis play advertisers running annual contracts will be given the minimum rate of 90 cents per inch for each insertion. Read ing notices 2ONcents per line, f1onpareil.
 Weekly issue-One dollar per inch each insertion. Reading notices 25 cents per line.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

Prof. Apdree must have gone into win ter quarters
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

Remittances can be made by express, postoffice money order or drafts at current rate of exchange. Address
 THE AGE-HERALD.
 Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

It is hoped that Jack Frost, who has made his appeararcs in Ohio and Ken lucky, will consent to make southern tour alt am early date. Special induce merits will be extended h1m for long run-even at high prices.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

John L. SSullivan's candidacy fer mayor of Boston has been seriously interfered with by his frequent carrying of various kinds of jags. So far his greatest rival, Josiah Quincy, has steered clear of mis- hang. ard will doathtIsss be eIeted.
The age-herald., 1897-09-24

s Gov. Johnstons action in havirg Ala 'banSa Day at. the Nashville Centennial postponed from Seps. 29 to Get. 9 was wise and t.msly. tA't the latter date thete will be every reason to believe the yell low fever will have lbszn s.amped ou., and every section of the state ia1 psr- feet health, which will assure a large attendance commensurate with the i'm portarce of the occasion Don't forget Oct. P is the date named. There is abundant time to get ready and make the day one of the la gest at the Centennial
Evening star., 1897-06-01
MIR. VANDERBILT SWORN IN,
The New Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Takes His OnIce.

Mr.. Frank A. Vanderlip of Illinois was
today sworn in as assistant secretary of
the treasury and entered upon the dis
charge of his new duties at once The
oath of office was administered by Notary
Fitzpatrick of the appointment division in
the presence of Secretary Gage, Assistant
Secretaries Spaulding, Howell and Wike
and other officials. Mr. Wike, his prede-
cessor, was among the first to congratu tulate.
the new assistant secretary. Those pres
ent took advantage of the opportunity to
take official leave of Mr. Wike and wish
him success in his future business career
He will remain here a few days to close up
his private affairs preparatory to resuminS
the practice of law at his home at Pitts
held, Ill.
Assistant Secretary Vanderlp received a
quantity of flowers and many congrat ula-
ttonS. He will have supervision over the
financial bureaus and divisions of the
Treasury Department and will assist Sec
retary Gage in the administration of the
financial affairs of the government. Dur
ing the, remainder of the session of Con-
gress he will continue to act as confidential
secretary to the head of the department.
and the vacancy in that office will not be
filled for some time. Mr.. Ale, who was
Assistant Secretary Wilkes private secre-
tary, will act in the same capacity for As
sistant Secretary ganderlip, for the pres
ent, at least.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
THE STATE WILL APPEAL.
Senator TilIman's Comment on Judge
SimOntOn's Decision.

When Senator Tillman was asked today
for an expression concerning the decision
OF Judge Simonton in the South Carolina
o1spensary case that certain provisions of
the law are in conflict with the interstate
commerce regulations of Congress he said
that the state undoubtedly would appeal
the case to the Supreme Court of the
United States.
There is nothing else to do he said,
so far as this case is concerned The state
mas exhausted her present resources, and
must wait upon the Supreme Court and
Congress-"
He said the decision practically annulled
the Wilson act of 1880, and that If 1t should
be sustained by the Supreme Court nothing
would be left but TO get Congress to pass
another law that could be made binding
This, Senator Tillman says. he will use
mis- best efforts to accomplish, but. on ac-
count of the method of proceeding in the
House, he has very little hope of success
curing the present session. He thinks the
Senate could be induced to act il there
Was any possibility of getting action in the
House.
I'VE don't surrender the principle" he
said. "and 1 shall take some ster here to
maintain it. but just what shall do and
wnen l shall attempt to do anything will
necessarily depend upon circumstances"
Evening star., 1897-06-01
SIOUX TAKE THE TRAIL
Go to the Aid of Their Old Allies, the
Cheyennes.

HELENA, Mont, June specials from
Niles City, the nearest town. In Montana
10 the Cheyenne Indian troubles, say the
situation at the agency continues critical
Families who live near the seat of the
trouble continue to flock to Miles City.
1t is reported that Sioux Indians from
Dakcta have come to the agency and that
runners have been sent to invite more
Sioux to join them on the war trail
Senator Carter will ask President Nc
kinley that Indian Agent Stouch be in
structed not to interfere with the sheriff's
posse, and that the military authorities
support them in case the Cheyennes re-
sist the arrest of the Indian, Little Whirl-
wind" known also as Stanley, a graduate
oi carlisle, who admits the murder of
Sheep Herder Hoover.
Sheriff Gibb and Deputies Smith and
Winters should arrive among the Cney-
ennes today with warrants for the three
Indians and the agent, which they will
attempt to serve.
White Buffs band Of warriors, number
ing 10, who escaped from the agency Fri
day night, are in the hills on the Tongue
river near Ashland, and this will be the
scene of the first bloodshed- should there
be any. The settlers are not as we'll armed
as the Indians, though arms and ammuni-
ton are being forwarded as rapidly as
possible. u. .
Evening star., 1897-06-01
FIRE on RIVER FRONT.
L. T.. JacksOn's Stables Damaged to
the Extent of $4,000.

An alarm was sounded from box All
about IL o'clock last night for fire in the
stables at E. f. Jacksons lumber yard
near the foot of 14th street. There was a
watchman on duty about the lumoer yard
and buildings at the time. and he assisted
in saving the eighteen horses and mules
from the building. Policeman Herbert was
present about the time the watchman dis
covered the fire, and he turned in the
alarm.
Large quantities of hay and straw were
stored in the stable. and about the outside
of the building We're large piles of lumber.
When the bright blaze of the burning
hay was seen, it was thought that the
damage along the river front might be
as great as that occasioned by the big fire
some time ago. The firemen were on hand
promptly enough to prevent the spreading
OF the fire. and they succeeded in extin-
gushing the flames before more than s15,-
go damage was done. The building was
fully insured, and, as there was no fire in
the stable, 1t is thought that the conflagra-
tion was the work of an incendiary.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY,
siSssIoNAL LIbHAHf.
Annual Report Says 1t Contains 74S,-
115 Books and 245,OOO Pamphlets.


Senator Wetmore, from the committee on
library, today submitted to the Senate the
report of the librarian Of Congress for the
year ending December 81. 1896. The re-
port states that the estimated aggregate
number of volumes in the library is 74S, 115,
and in addition to this. that there are
24o,OOO pamphlets. The increase over 30
is 1854. substantial increase in the
copyright business has been made during
the year. This Is attributed in part to
the extension of the International copy
right business. especially in musical pro-
ductions. There are now embraced within
the privileges of the International copy
right eleven foreign governments Great
Britain and her dependencies France, Ger
many, Italy, Spain, PORTUGAL Belgium,
Switzerland, Denmark, Chile and Mexico.
During the year there were 7Z.470 new copy
rights, an increase over the number of the
year before of 1888. The fees for 1896
amounted to s54.S7O. an increase of $2,5S7
over 1895.
The report states that the removaY Or
the library to the new building will oc-
cur Immediately after the close of the
extra session of Congress- and that the
library will have to be closed for q short
time. Printing OF new catalogues carefully
arranged is urged, and Mr.. Sponord says
that he Is now engaged In preparing a list
of books which should be purchased to
fill the deficiencies II the Sili{ary and that
he hopes that suitable 3foAasion will be
made. The report comhe9ts upon the
completion of the new lhfa&.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
THE STAR nv MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering Il at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: i3 cents per week: 25 cents
for two weeks. or 50 cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
rew one.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
CONTROLLERS STATEMENT.
Increase of National Bank Notes In
Circulation.

The monthly statement issued by the con-
troller Of the currency shows that the
amount Of national bank notes in circula-
ton May 81 was $231, ,79O, ,15l, an increase
for the year Of 81. 5s9. .sO3 The circulation.
based on United States bonds amounted to
s2O7, 1898 an increase for the year of
S.923.5i2. and decrease for the month of
81 ,62o.16s The aggregate circulation se-
cured by lawful money was $24850, TO. an
increase for the year of "a, ,66G 2g1 and an
increase for the month OF $617, ,073. The
amount Of United States registered bonds
on deposit to secure circulating notes was
2S0.915.55O. and to secure public deposits
$40, 71S, 600.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
SUPPOSED DEAD MAN RETURNS.
Charles H. Smith Disappeared Mys-
tcriOusly and His Estate Was Divided

DETROIT, Mich, June 1.-Chas. H
Smith has returned to this country. On
May IA, 1880, Mr.. Smith, then a promi-
nent business man of Detroit, mysterious
ly disappeared. His estate was probated
June II. 1880, and he was declared legally
dead. Six months ago his closest friend,
James Vernon, heard from him, and yes
terday Mr.. Vernon returned from New,
York, where he had met him.
Financial reverses, it is said, drove MIR.
Smith away, and he says he will never
come back to Detroit. Mr.. Smith was
formerly member of the firm of Pingree
d Smith. He left Detroit one night on a
sailing vessel. He has visited South
America and China, and until today his
family was kept in ignorance of his where
aboutS.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
YELLOW FEVER ON ALLIANCIA.

Passengers Who Came by Panama
Steamer Will BE Detained Five Days.
NEW YORK, June 1.-Angus Mcclellan,
a second cabin passenger on board the
steamer Alliancia, which reached this port
today from Colon, died of yellow fever
yesterday at sea. He was a civil engineer
from Pictou, N. S., and probably con-
trscted the disease at Panama.
Herbert Gill, waiter on the Alliancia,
was also taken i'll with yellow fever on
May q. He was transferred to the SWIM
burne Island Hospital. The other second
cabin passengers will be detained on Hoff-
man Island for five days.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
LAST OF GEN. JOE SHELBY.

Remains of the Famous Confederate
Finally Inferred Mt Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June IA feature
Of the memorial services In this city was
the interment of the remains of the late ex-
confederate. Gen. Joe Shelby. The body
had reposed in a receiving vault at Forest
Hill cemetery since the generals death
last winter. The bearers of thecasket were
from Shelby's, command. Thirteen young
women dressed to represent the original
colonies, and fcrty-eight little girls, rep
resentative of the states and territories Of
the Union, led the procession to the grave.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
EXCEEDED REQUIREMENTS.
Official Reports Regn riding the Wheel
Ing and Vicksburg.

Reports received at the Navy Depart
ment state the gunboats Wheeling and
Vicksburg each exceeded contract require
ments of twelve knote an hour in recent
speed trials. The Wheeling was built at
San<Francisco and the Vicksburg at Bath,
Me. Their success on their trial trips as
sures their acceptance by the government.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
Colorado Coal Mtners Re.ume WOE

OOHofMuO COaI Mihers Aesume Work.
DENVER, Col, June 1.-The coal mines
at Baldwin. Col. resumed operations to-
day. giving employment to large number
of miners. The differences between the
company and the miners. who have been
on strike for some time, have been adjust
ed by the state board of arbitration, Great
ed by the last general assembly. Neither
side gained any advantage by its decisions.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
TO PRESERVE HAWAIIAN TREATY
Senator Davis Amendment to the
Tariff Bill.

Senator Davis has introduced a proposed
amendment to the tariff bill providing that
nothing in the act shall be held to repeal
or impair the provisions of the reciprocity
treaty with Hawaii. Senator Davis says
that the treaty contains a solemn declara-
ton that it should not be abrogated ex-
cept upon one years notice. The bill as it
came from the House contained a pro-
vision substantially the same as the
amendment of Senator Davis, but it was
stricken out by the finance committee,
Evening star., 1897-06-01
TO REFER THEM TO THE PEOPLE.
Senator Pettfgrew Wants q Popular
Vote ON Leading Questions.

VOC ON Leading QuestiOns.
Senator Pettigrew today introduced a bill
to provide for. the submission to a popular
vote at the congressional election of 1898
of the following questions: Shall Congress
at once enact a law providing for the i'm
mediate free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer and gold at the ratio of 1G tot?
Shall the Constitution of the United
States be SO amended as to provide for the
election of United States senator's and of
the President and Vice President by direct
vote of the people?"
1t Is made the duty of the secretary of
each state to forward the result of the
vote to the President, who is required To
transmit the statements to Congress.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
Government coina1r Eor May.

The monthly statement Issued by the
director OF. the mint shows the coinage ex-
ecuted at the mints o. the United States
during May. 1897. to have been az follows:
Gold, a .960; silver. 81 600. 900: minor
amount, 3. .400.0 COO was infsilver dollara.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
For RepairIne the Drx nock

Mr.. Boutelle of Maine today introduced
In the House a resolution. which was re-
ferred to the committee on rules, for the
immediate consideration OF joiat resolu-
ton appropriating 100000 for repairing dry
dock No. at New York
Evening star., 1897-06-01
Naval Retired L,.t.

Senator Pettigrew today introduced a bill
providing retired list for enlisted men
and petty officers of the navy at 75 per
cent of their active duty pay.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
MINISTER BUCK TO SAIL SOON.

With Capt. Rice He VIII Take Steamer
for Japan June s.
TACOMA, Wash, June IA f. Buck of
Georgia, the duly appointed ministcr to
Japan, Is here, en- route to San Francisco.
whence he will sail for Toxic June 8. At
San Francisco he will be Joined by Captain
Edmund Rice Of the 5th Infantry, who will
be military attache to the japanese lega-
ton. and Huntington Wilson, second sec
re.ary OF the legation.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
TARIFF IN THE SENATE.

Finance Committee Amendments
Withdrawn by Mr.. Aldrich.
The senator from South Carolina, John
L. McLaurin. who succeeds the late Sena-
tor Earle. was sworn in at the opening of
the session Of the Senate today. This es-
tablishes the personnel of the Senate a. It
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-23
"THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
Letters From Our Readers on Topics OF Current
Interest.
A Friend of Lincoln.


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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-23
The Odd Fellows.

Oriental Encampment conferred the golden rule
and royal purple degrees on several candidates
last Saturday, aad the reputation Of this encamp-
ment for excellence of work was fully sustained.
Tomorrow night Wdey Encampment Will work
in the golden rule degree, having several candi-
dates ready 10 receive it.
Ophir Lodge baotted for four candidates last
Friday upon whom the second and third degrees
were conferred by the exec sior degree team. The
noble grand announced that the nomination Of
and elect on for represent atives 10 the Grand
Lodge will be held next Friday.
The Union District mt etng held In Stockton on
the l7th inst. was trand cess. The grand
master and the grand secretary were present dur
ing the celebr ation Previous 10 the celebration
there were two limitations. and then followed
choice pro ramme and an excellent banquet.
Last Sa urday team from Occidental Encamp-
ment OF Sacramen- o visited Zeta Enca pment Of
Placsrvle and assisted in Initiating thirty can di-
dates AT the close OF the ceremonies there was a
banquet for visitors and members
General E. II. Black Of the Patriarch Militant
rank has recently returned from the East and has
brought wit h him stock OF new s ories which he
Will retail as opportunity presents Itself.
Star EncampmenI of Rive side will be visited
next Saturday by Laurel kncampment, when fF-
teen caDd dates will be mi lated.
Oriental Ercampment aud Canton, San Fran
CISCO have secured much frst-class talent to take
part in the entersai ment it will give In Odd Fell
lows Hall on the 26th of pril.