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The age-herald., 1897-11-19
A Word at Home

The Age-HeTalds mission is to a.d building up. Birmingham needs de- Velepment. It is the worlds crater of raw material. Everything needing coal to maka 1t, everything made of iron, can be manufactured here cheaper than at any other point on earth. Steam power Is as cheap here as water power at tha most favored places. Birmingham is destined to be to America what it's name- sake is to England.
 It is to the mutual inter st of every citizen to herald it's advantages to the world. But first, let us see that these advantages are properly distributed at hom4. Let us be honest with our neigh bors. Be fearless rather than cowscldly at home. Hesitate not to strike down the vampire which would conle becloud- ed in incense and drs Ssed in the ganb of an angel to draw the life blood from the progress of Q community.
 To be plain, the gas company has long enough thrived upon the misfortunes of Birmingham. It made a solsmn con- ttact Wlun the olty. It violated 1t be- cause 1t believed it was powerful enough to do so It has continued to violate it. It solemnly contracted. through it's presi- dsnt, MT. B. F. Roden. to furnish the citizens-of Birmingham gas at $1.4S csnts Der thousand cubic feet. It has billed them at $165 thousand feet.
 At it's contract price the sale of gas was gold mine of profit. Yet 1t went farther because it could. Other cities hundreds of tpen-have dollar gas Birmingham can never be great city until it gets dollar gas, or even cheaper
 It is the duty of the Commercial club to takA action upon this matter. How can that club bring people with capital here to establish manufactories until 1t can promise them reasonable prices for lights? The board of aldermen has taken up tfa matter. Let the Commer- clal club do likewise. The people de- mand cheaper prices for light. They must and will have justice done them. Dollar gas fit must and will b..
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
TIE AGE HERALD.
Entered at the nostofice at Birmingham Ala. as second-class matter.
A Busy Time Ahead.

With the disappearance of Yellow Jack and the approach of the holidays it goes without saying that the next few weeks will be devoted to business The cities and towns will bs crowded with Christmas shoppers and with peo- pie who are winding up their affairs for the year.
 Then, after brief festive furry, bus iness men and farmers will ba making their arrangements for the new year. After these matters are settled, look out for politics in good earnest. The cam palgn will begin early and 1t will be full of interest and excitement.
 There is no use in anticipating or hur- rying il. It will be here soon enough. The thing to do now is to utilize these golden days of the brief busy season and make the most of them. None bu- candidates are forcing the r.litical season. Alabama has been sorely af- f1icted during the past few months and she needs a glimpse of something cheer fu1
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
Lynching in England.

Edward Pierrepont Grants minister to England, once made a point about lynching which Is a good answer to the British journalists and reformers who are always featuring us about lynch ing.
 At a reception where the lord chief jus tice of England was present, the subject of American lawlessness was discussed, and the eminent jurist spoke very se- verely against lynch law.
 Pierrepont listened for some time and then quietly remarked that if the noble lord would look into his history of Eng land he would find that after the Cor don riots two wagon loads of young men were taken to Gallows Hill and ex- ecuted without any form of trial. This caused the Englishman to shut up and the critics of America all wore gloomy faces.
 The incident reminded those present of a fact too often forgotten, viz, that human nature is very much the same everywhere, and under similar conditions Is likely to break out in a very violent way in even the oldest communities.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
A Queer Centennial.

In this country several remarkable cen- tennials have been celebrated, but the Germans have broken the record by eel ebrating the centenary of the famous Baron Munchausen. The Baltimore Sun gives the following editorial sketch of that extravagant storyteller:
 Baron was by no means an imaginary character He fiourished in flesh and blood, and the pantomime did not pre- sent anything more than a mere sketch of his adventures. He belonged, we are told by the German newspapers, to one of the most ancient families of Germa- ny, and his descendants gave Hanover and Brunswick many distinguished statesmen. He was born in 1720 in the magnificent domain of Bodenwerder He was educated with great care, like all the young nobles of his time, and when he was youth he became page In the service of his lord, the Duke of Bruns- wick. His determined character and sim gular intelligence made him prominent. The Duke of Brunswick was charmed with him, and when he was 20 years of age he became a lieutenant in the Riga regiment of Russian cuirassiers, of which the Empress Anna afterward made him the colonel. Munchausen was an excellent officer. He was conspicuous in two campaigns against the Turks, y qualities and unquestionable bravery. At last he got married to a charming Livonian lady named Jacobine von Dun ten. Thereupon he abandoned the mili- tary career and retired to his country seat
 Tt was then that his reputation be- came legendary. Rich, hospitable and a passionate hunter, he made his house the rendezvous of all the country nobili- ty in the neighborhood of the Weser. In It. c-s1 -I-..- pipe and drinking his punch, he liked to tell eXtravagant stories. His imagina- ton was prodigious and his wit was never exhausted. Everybody listened to him with pleasure, because he was com- ical and good natured. His companions were always intefpsted by his fabulous stories, which, of course, were never pre- sented in the form of facts. But as he grew older he became feeble minded and fancied that he was really the hero of the marvellous exploits which he used to laugh at years before."
 An Englishman collected his stories and published them in a shape which brought ridicule upon the baron. The old man was deeply mortified, and his second wife turned against him on ac- count of the book. Munchausen lost his fortune and died, some say, of broken heart.
 Thousands of people who are in the habit of composing incredible stories to Munchausen's yarns have never heard these facts, and they will be still more surprised to learn that the fictions of the jolly baron have inspired many of the most popular story writers of later gen. erations. But just such things influence mankind. Bob Ingersoll got his first taste for literature from Jack and the Bean Stalk" and "Gulliver'' and Rob inson Crusoe have been potential infiu- ences in life and letters.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
The Work of Congress.

Some people are looking forward to the assembling of congress, but there is little to expect from that body. Though the republican platform pledged the party to do something for Cuba, MT. Me- Kinley will advise his followers to wait and give Spain ample time to subdue the rebellion.
 The annexation of Hawaii may come to pass, but it will be vigorously op- posed on the ground that it will cause an increase of the navy. Perhaps the government will take possession of the defaultng Pacific railways and run them. This, however, would encourage the populists and socialists, and they would urge the government to take charge of all the railways, telegraph lines and other big concerns.
 Will the currency be reformed? It is not likely. The men in the control of affairs do not want 1t reformed. They desire to retire the greenbacks now in circulation. They claim that there is too much money in the country.
 Possibly the Dingley tariff will be patched up little; some big improve ments; the Nicaragua canal will be crip- pied, and there will be an effort to pun ish the south for her protests against
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 It is the small things of life that arS most annoying. Even the little mos- quito bores one dreadful1y.
 Some men, like wells, are driven tn drink.
 It Is easier to be good than great-~ thsre Is less opposition.
 When a man marries a penniless girl he takes her at her face value.
 The sum shines for all, but[the sleep- ing-car port5r does it for a quarter.
 Poems often come home to roost-if a,c- companied by return envelope.
 A man has a rattling old time wdlen aIu throws dice for the drinks.
 It isn't what a man owes but what he pays that keeps him broke.
 A two-dollar oveTcoat will keep man warmer than the pawn ticket for a fur- lined one.
 Love and war go hand in hand Even the din of battle has a sort of engage~ nnent ring.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
The Great Profit on Beer and Bread.

From the Washington Post.
 Beer and bread are the two articles of greatest consumption in the line of liquids and solids in this country" said Mr. J. J. Chapman, of New York, at Chamberln's. ''The latter is a necessi- ty with all classes, and beer with work ing people and citizens of moderate means is almost in the same category. Yet, of all articles in the world, these two bring to the dealers therein about the greatest profit Three pounds of flour will make something over four pounds of bread according to one of the most eminent scientists of the day, owing to the water used in the produc- tion of the bread. At two cents pound for the flour, four loaves of bread can be made from six cents worth of flour, and allowing literally for yeast and shorten ing, four loaves would not cost above eight cents, exclusive of labor and fuel which would be but a trihe more for each loaf produced.
 'sTo put it in another form, a barrel of flour, costing $4, would, on g. basis of 5 cents a loaf, be worth in the form of bread $11. I am not quite as well in formed as to the margin of profit in beer, but have been told by competent judges that It approximates closely to that in bread, if, indeed, it does not ex- ceed the other. But the remedy one has of making his own bread does not apply in the case of the amber hued beverage, for it is impracticable for every man to ha bis axxD hrawar
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
SOMETHING NEW IN BARRIERS.

The traveling barber Is something new in the way of making a living. Equip ped with a. full set of tools and all the ssary material he goes from door to door soliciting "shaves'' and glair-cuts. Not only does he attend to the wants of men, but ladies also receive careful at- tention att the hands of this wandering tonsorial artist. He has the custom of the best families and sometimes spends an entire day at one house. beginning by cutting the hair of the smallest tot and ending his days work by dressing my lady's hair.
 Some of these professional Flock changers are also expert linguists, having mastered French, German, Ita1- tan, Spanish and, of course, English. They hav- their own ideas about style and always wear white suits and caps.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
An Apostle of Peace.

The Chicago Times-Herald has this unique item:
 "The Countess al Brazza came to Chi cago a few days ago upon a mission which she feels is of the utmost import ance. Shortly after arrival she walked over to the Lake Front park and stuck up little flag colored purple, yellow and white. To the curious who wonder ed whether a new quarantine flag had been adopted the countess explained that 1t symbolized universal peace, and added that she had started out to induce the whole world to quit fighting and be- come good"
 Would that all cranks were equally harmless. The countess means well, but
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

[ gro rostmasters. There is a bare chance that congress will pass a bank ruptey law. establish postal savings banks. and give free rural mail delivery a more extended trial.
 The three last measures would doubt less be beneficial. and for that reason they cannot be looked for with any de- gree of confidence. Congress will prob- ably reach the billion dollar mark again and so incense the people as to cause a democratic victory in the general els C. tions next fall. This is the most en- eouraging thing in the total outcome of the coming sessfon.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
DEVIOUS DEFINITIONS.

From the Chicago News.
 Satire-A good -natured jest that is al- ways half fire"
 Confidence-A tender plant nourishef by bunko men.
 Tomorrow-The happiest day in the average mans life.
 Hunger-A necessary evil for the pro motion of industry.
 Buskness-A mantle that covers g. mul- utude of queer transactions.
 Photograph-A representation that flatters others and does you an injustice. Trouble-The only thing a man can borrow without being called upon to pay back.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
A LITTLE HAND.

A little hand in mine held. Tn passioned heaves my bosom swelled. It's flexible softnesS thrilled me so, must have been entranced, know. I felt the grandeur of a king For I was lord of everything. Forgot the past, no future planned, I only squeezed that lovely hand. Twas not the hand that poets singF Consisted only of a king
 And four more cards of single spots-p But quite enough to take the pot
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
A Shrewd Observer.
rom the Chicago News.

From the Chlcago NeWS.
 'No." said the capitalist, "I've de- cided not to invest any money i'm your trolley line. Your books show huge profits. but I am convinced that it isn't the best paying hns i'm town
 'May ask what led you to this ppin- ion?" said the president of the com pany.
 ''I have just been looking at some of your cars. and find that the straps in- side arg almost as good as new."
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

The Queen Regent of Spain had evi- dently not had any advice from Weyler upon the subject Otherwise she would not have pardoned any of the Competi- tors DriSonofS
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

With filtered water and cheaper water and doalar gas, Birmingham will be des- tined to a gTieat future.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

The water company promises cheaper water and filtered water. With dollar gas Birmingham can be made a great city. Then all the people will have something to boast of Birmingham will then approach a great city.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

It is difficult to tell which are the most faithful liars, the gas meters or the gas robbers.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

If the gas thieves were to charge for their product upon the same basis they rate their property for taxation, gas In this city would be the cheapest output in the world.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

Bob Lincoins new son-fn-law shows a spark of wisdom when he says he is go- ing to quit playing foot ball and go to work. Others should follow his exam- nle
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

Perhaps Nansen is using carrier pig cons to keep Andree informed of the box office receipts.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

It is either dollar gas from the pres ent company or 75 cent gas from bi product plant.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

It takes fighting to get some things but everything is coming Birmingham way.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

Come home. MT. Newman, you have interests here. They need your atten- ton.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19
Goodbye. Mister Jones.

If Seth Low will not lecture much will be forgiven.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

Cheaper water and gas are two things the people of Birmingham have right ito demand, and which they are going to have
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

May be the people of Birmingham car give thanks for dollar gas next Thurs
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

There has not been even g. carrier pig con to bring the news Of Gsmefal Tracey's place eff hiding.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

Let the Birmingham people be honest with each other. The Commercial club should demand dollar gas and get it. Then Birminghams claims to cheapness of production of raw material, her claims to greatness as a point wherein southern manufacturing should be cen- tered will be verified
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

she might as well organize sseiety against thunder and lightning as to at tempt to abolish war. Men have fought from the time when Cain killed Abel They Nir doubtless continue ;9 quarrel and fight until the end of the world. It Is their nature.
 If the countess wants to put in her work where It is needed she should send some of her flags to the Alabama editors who are waging q furious warfare against Governor Johnston because he had too much sense to paralyze the state administration by bottling it up at Mont gomery while the epidemic was in that city. These unreasonahl. journalists need a peaes ful inspiration
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-04-23

sips and taken up by man who wants
10 show little authority. The bicycle
riding amounted to nothing, for there
are hours and hours during the day
when not soul passes the gate. We
have been watched by spies like lot
of prisoners, and can't, for the life of
me, see where we have been proven
guilty of violation of a rule. with the
single exception of when Marx and
shook hands with the two ladies"
When asked if they had received any
communication from the Board of
Health, relative to Mr.. Browns re-
port, Minister Cooper replied:
I'VE have not. DIR. Wood came here
last night, as usual to learn our con-
dition. He took our temperature and
examined our arms. When he was
through with us, he questioned us re
garding Browns report, and our am
swers were the same as we have given
you, but not so much in detail.'
! At the close of the interview, and in
response to a question, the irrepressi-
BILE Doyle said: I'm the only one upon
whom the vaccine took hold, and my
scab is daisy. When l am through
! with it, I'm going to send it to Brown
/ as an evidence of good faith.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-04-23

"A. demurrer was filed by the plaintiff
TO answer of the defendant.
On account of the death of Maria
GRlaspo, the petition for guardianship
has been withdrawn.
The defendants demurrer in the
case of ]. A. King, receiver, VS.. NJ r.
Crandall has been withdrawn.
Counsel for James R. and John d.
Holt has filed an-answer to petition for
guardianship.
Judge Perry has rendered decision
in favor of the defendant in the case
of Henry Huka vs.. Waolele Opio.
In the case of the Italian Swiss Agri-
cultural Company VS. George Lycurgus,
decision has been rendered for the
plaintiff for 81 ,216.OS and interest from
November s, 1895.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-04-23
Circuit Court News.

Upon the petition of Kemilea and
George Holt ct al, an injunction was
granted yesterday by Judge Carter to
restrain John L. Kaulouku from, de-
stroying certain deeds in his posses
sion.
Peter High & Co. entered suit against
E. H. F. Wolters for the recovery of
$2,S12, as part payment for the cree
ton of the building on the corner of
King and Alakea streets.
C. A. Long entered suit against Will
liam H. Cornwell yesterday for $4,000
for alternating his wife's affections.
In the case of E. C. Winston VS.. Ha-
waiian Pork and Packing Company.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-04-23
Suggestion for Eleventh.

Some of the bicycle men are clamor-
ing for race on the 18th and 18th Of
June, which will include bicycles and
horses. They are DESTROYS of having
the matter brought to the attention
of the Jockey Club and feel sure that
when the members see what a great
amount of interest will be awakened
by such an event, they will make
arrangements to have it inserted in
the program at once. John Sylvia and
D. G. Sylvester have both signified
their consent to go into one or two
mile race against pacing or trotting
horse and it is more than likely that
others will follow should race of the
kind be arranged for. No doubt the
attendance at the park will be increas-
ed if the Jockey Club should decide to
have such number on its program.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-04-23
1t Was Diphtheria.

Early yesterday afternoon DR.. AL
varez reported to DR.. Howard that he
had made culture from the mucous
taken from the throat of the Hawaiian
child, spoken of in yesterday morn
ing's Advertiser as having died in DR..
Woods office. and that upon examin-
ing the bacilli under the microscope he
had found theno to be beyond question
those of diphtheria. To clinch the mat
ter, he had made microscopic exam
ination of the same by the side of 9th
ers, brought from Johns Hopkins. They
were found to be identical.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-04-23
WORKING RAPIDLY.

Large Number OF Houses Built on
Oahu Sugar Co. Land.
Peter Mcdonald, head carpenter of
Oahu Plantation Company, was in
town yesterday on business connected
with his department at the plantation.
He says work is progressing rapidly,
~ houses having been erected for the
employees of the company during the
past three months
Three 24-foot cyclone windmills have
been ordered from the Pacific Hard
ware company by the agents of the
| plantation, and these will be put UP
over the wells now being dug by the
McCandless Bros. The framework for
these mills will be liz feet high, SC
that every particle Of wind will be
caught.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-04-23
LOCAL BREvlTlES.

Reception on board the U. S. S. Phil
adelphia, from 8 to 6, today.
Hopp & Co. are selling handsome
white enameled bedsteads for S14.
VIM. o. Smith has been elected presi-
dent of the Board of Health, vice Hen
ry E. Cooper, resigned.
w. H. Cornwell, Jr., has been sued
for $4,000 damages by Carlos A. Long
for alternating the affections of his wife.
Halls cottage paint is all right; ev-
cry tin is guaranteed by E. o. Hall &
Son; also by the makers in the United
States.
This is President Dole's SD birth
day. The Government Band will sere-
made him at his Waikiki cottage this
morning.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs
Damon made the usual monthly inspec-
ton of Companies E and F at the bar
racks yesterday morning.
Cards have been received for the
wedding of Edna May Reeves of st.
Joseph, Michigan, to Fred A. Potter,
Jr., formerly of Honolulu.
George H. Robertson has been elect
ed vice president of c. Brewer & Co.,
Ltd, to serve for the unexpired term
of the current corporation year
The Regiment and U. S. S. Petrol
teams had a game of ball yesterday
afternoon, which resulted in victory
for the local team by score of IA to 2
z. S. Spalding had an audience with
the President and Cabinet yesterday
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-04-23
SEQ.

No frn Of grOeers in Honolulu Tan sell
the same quality of goods we offer and at
same prices unless they buy right. We
boast of our prices just as proud mother
does Of her first bom-th thew can't e bat
Nor are the goots we sell excelled in quAi-
ity by any firm.
Since bringing our wares before the isl
and public By means Of printers ink. the
orders from people on the other isIands
have doubled in number. This means
that the people ar. satisfied with goods
and prices. We are reaching out for trade
and to secure It we hive goods at ex-
oeedingly low cash price. In case lots-z
dozen tins to a ease-the consumer gets
the benefit Of wholesale prices.
Following is a partial list OF goods lust
received from English and European mar
kets:
Copeland's English Peas. Gods ROes,
Mackerel in Mustard Sauce, Cambridge
Sausage, Teyssonneau Pate, Crosse &
Blackwell's Pie Rhubarb and Jams, Bone
less Sardines, Eating Chocolate, etc.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-04-23
Merit

Made and Merit Maintains the confidence
Of the people in Hoods Sarsaparilla. If a
medicine cures you when you are sick; il
1t cures your neighbors and your friends
when they are ailing; il it makes wonder
full cures of many. diseases everywhere,
then beyond any question that medicine
possesses merit. That is just the truth
about Hoods Sarsaparilla. Prepared by
accumulation, proportion and process un-
known to other medicines, it has curative
powers peculiar to itself. We know it
possesses great merit because it has