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The age-herald., 1897-11-17
ANOTHER SOLAR PLEXUS BLOW.
The Inconsistency and Unfarness of the Tom
 Jones Burning Issue."

From tlie Washington Post.
 The Montgomery Advertiser seems to
 think that the Post has been unfair i'm it's
 oommsnts on that papers attituda to-
 war1 Gov. Johnson in tine matter of
 quarantine, and, refoltring to our article
 on that subject, says:
 "'Gov. Johnston had no authority to-
 move the state government to Birming-
 ham, althIough the constitution of the stsies does give him the right to move his
 own body in case he sees proper to do so in emergencies like the one which re-
 cently arcrse herA No other governor has ever exercised the p-ivilege.''
 The constitution of Alabama says that the capital shall be held in Montgomery, except in case of an epidemic. etc. If
 this does not mean that the governor may temporarily remove 1t in such an emergency, then the constitution is very
 misleading and uninteEigible in it's trims. In any eveIst. there was a doubt,
 arid unquest1onalbly Gov. Johnston was
 justified in giving the slate the benefit
 thereof. As soon ais the epidemic made
 its entry inIbo Montgomery. the oth:r
 Alabama towns, following Montg'omery's
 n.antic example, 'Set up a shotgun quar-
 antine against that unfortunate city-a
 quarantine which made utterly impos-
 sible the transaction of the public buusi-
 ness. Gov. Johnston could not have held communication with any one from the outside, and no one inside would
 have been permitted to enter amy either village, town, or city within tn. state
 Cdmsts. It would hlave been prepositerous to undertake to carry on the government under such circumstances. What did the Advertiser eMpsct of Gov. Johnston IL AL l.t~ of Alabama and abandon the common wealth. to amarchy?
 We mote what luhe Advertiser says by
 way of specification, but 1t does not im-
 prsss us forclbfy:
 "The main criticism of Gov. Johnston
 has been of tine astounding self1shness of violating for lnis own person the quarantine regulations that any person leaving @ place in which it was de- clared yellow fswer existed, should leave Alabama and mot return for the space of ten days. Thetie was no exception as to locality, mo matter fiow many of them might be willing to receive rsifugees. Gov. Johnston left Montgomery three or four days before yellow fever was de- clared to exist hare. He knew that there was great excitement here et the time he left He went direct to Birmingham and thers remained, utterly regardless of his proclamation requiring ten days absence from lthe state. He lacked six days of compliance with his own law. Not onfy that. he went to Nashville to a big personal jolli1cation,' and returned to tlhs state before the expiration of ten days from the time he left Montgomery while utterly refusing to allow others to do the same thing"
 Here 1t is said that the quarantine reg | ulations required all persons leaving a place in which it was declared yellow
 fever existed should leave Alabama and
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

him name the maa who had sold him his cigarette. Then, the judge had the man arrested. and the matter submitted 10 the grand jury. Twenty cigarette deal- CTS have been arrested for selling to minors. and the end is not yet.
 Tt is no, we'll for small boys to use tobacco. but there ale greater evils than cigarettes. For instance. the growing practice of adulterating food. drink and medicine menacss public health, and for the protection of all classes of people the authorities should be vigilant in de- tecting and severe in punishing these of lenders. When a citizen buys a sack of flour he is entitled to an honest article. more damage than the dealer who sells a cigarette to a boy
 These little crusades against trfies bring the law into contempt, and make people resentful and defiant The ac- ton Of the Atlanta court will make all the small boys crazy to get hold of ci- garettes, and they will manage to get them
 Opposition will be provoked from grown people, and very respectable ex- perts will testify that as they are made at present cigarettes are perhaps less harmful than cigars and pipes. There is no questioning the. fact that cigarettes, are injurious, but the man who adulter- ates food is by far the most dangerous eipa ffeS
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time it was thought he was suffering from consumption. as he was afflicted with a constant hacking cough This morning he had an attack which threat ened strangulation. and by supreme efforts released something from hi throat. which proved to be g. beautiful pear-shaped pearl. The wonder ceased when Johnson explained that during. his residence on the Eastern Shore of Mary
 land his diet was mostly oysters. The gem found a lodgment in his throat and retained its position until released,
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
THE TWO HAINBOws.

Jhe bright hair'd morn is glowing
 Der emerald meadows gay, With many a clear gem strowing
 The early shepherds way. Ye gentle elves, by Fancy seen
 Stealing away with night To slumber in your leafy screen. e . Tread more than airy light. And see what joyous greeting
 The sun through heaven has shed, Though fast yon shower be fleeting,
 His beams have faster sped. For To! above the western haze
 High towers the rainbow arcli In solid span of purest rays;
 How stately is it's march! Pride of the dewy morning!
 The swain's experienced eye From thee takes timely warning,
 Nor trusts the gorgeous sky: For we'll he knows, such dawnings gay And travellers Finger on the way
 Beside the sheltering bowen
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
MIR. WYNcooP'S BAD MEMORY.
Tale of Delayed Letter and Preachers Suu-
 day Text.

From the Washington Post. Mr Wynlsoop-By the way, dear, hare is a l5tter that came today.
 Mrs. Wynkoop-Ah, yes, to be sure. It's 1.'om Sarah. dated ten days ago. MT. Wynleocp. think it's an outrage for you to lug my letters around in your mustyE damp pockets for week alt a tims. ff.fpecs ssary, H. MT. WynkoOp-You are mistaken; that i5tter anrivei this morning.
 Ms. Wynkoop-It did. dld if? Tn soil- ed condition; ten days from Staunton? That's a likely story.
 MT. Wynkoop-You do me great injus- dice. my dear; this I tier came by the train that was wrecked at Charlcttes- vile ana that accounts for the delay.
 Mrs. Wynkoop-ThaA accounts fer it, does it? Then how do you account for the fact that the postmark on th'e back of the lcltter shows It was received at the pcstoffice in this city the day after fit was mailed at Stauntcm? Mir. Wyn- keep, you cannot remember anything over three minmt:S; it's a wonder you don't forget to draw your salary.
 MT. Wynkoap-Madam, I have a goNd memory; this is an outrageous attack upcn me.
 lMIS. Wynkoop-Gocd memory, 1nDeed! I'll wager my prospective winter bonnet against BIO that you cannot go to church tomorrow and remember pr. Lambs text. You ned not tTy to remember thing except the text.
 Mir. Wynkoop-I accept tine proposi- ton, and I promise you that you VIII have fine time regretting your nasty aJ-ltion.
 
 Yesterday Mr. Wynlkoop occupied Gront pew in church. The text was:
 An angel of the Lord cams down from heaven and seized a live coal from near the horns of the altar
 MT. Wynkoop did not remain to hear the discourse, but dashed home and ex- claimed to his wife; You may go aihsad and brush up your old bonnet; have the text"
 Mrs. Wynkoop-Very we'll; what was it?
 MT. Wynkoop-An Indian can1e down from New Haven and s:lzed a live colt by the tail and jerhsd him out of the h2llter,
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nati Enquirer.
 Demanded Particulars-'Tts much more comfortable" said the slightly naughty young actor, ito be permanent ly located. I spent only ten weeks on the road last season."
 MT. Stormington Barnes looked at him suspiciously and then inquired: "Which kind-railroad or turnpike e?"-Washing- ton Star.
 When Women Vote.-Mrs. Balloltbox- I hear they are paying $3 for votes in the next district.
 Mrs. Wirepuller-Pooh can get them for $298.-Puck.
 Why the Leaves Were Uncut.-The Author-It is not very fiattering, Miss Spear, to have my book returned with the leaves uncut.
 Miss Spear-My dear MT. Wright, when I saw 1t was you who wrote the book, really could not bring myself to Ideface it by cutting the leaves.-Boston Transcript.
 Boswen.-'srhere is one point about your friend Boswell, Johnson" said Na- lpoleOn. "He simply dotted on you." sSay rather" retorted Johnson, "that he anec-doted on me. He reminded me somewhat of you in your prime, Bona lparte." NIn what respect" demanded Napo- leon.
 .He was Parasitic" said Johnson Harper's Bazaar.
 A Happy Dream.-Hungry Higgins-I wish was rich enough Ito go to one of them cures and have all the whiskey got out of my system.
 Weary Watkins-What on earth do you want all the whiskey out of you fer?
 Hungry HigginsNSos could have sich a keen delight in illin' up again. See?-Indianapolis Journal
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

How could the people of Birmingham ever forget Mister Thomas G. Jones in the hour of it's riots? The cause of the riots and the riots themselves might be forgotten. but that Jones was here will ever remain fresh and green in the memory of the oldest inhabitant To see
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
The Proper Heading.

From the Chicago News
 Smitb-Than was a shocking affaiy over on the west side last night.
 Brownr-What was it?
 smfth-Mau knocked insensible by an electric wire.
 Brown-I didn't gee any account of it in the morning papers.
 Smith-You'll find it under the head of Current Itens."
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
A ciqarette Crusade.

Atlanta is having one of her highly moral spasms, and the wicked and un- godly must get out of the way. The other day a superior court judge called up boy in the court room. and made
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

For a superb sample in breyity the att tention of Mister Thomas G. Jones is di- rected to the Thanksgiving proclamation of Gov Johnston, printed in another col ucnn of this issue.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
Among the Office Seekers.

From the Chicago News.
 Diggs-Every president should be giv- en second term.
 BriggS-Why should he? { Diggs-Fewer of his friends would be disappointed during his second term.
 Briggs-How do you make that out?
 Diggs-He would have fewer to disap- point.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

The monopolistic thieves of Birming- ham will in time come to the stern reali- zation of the fact that the people have power and the sense of right against nuhlic thunder
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

The over-sentimental persons who are impressed with the belief that the coun- try will go to h-l if candidate for judge should be forcsd to tell his poli- tics, could best serve their mission by being confined in an asylum for the eeble-minded
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

Judge Thomas w. Coleman candidate for chef justice of the supreme court, is in danger of being classed among those who talked too much.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

Piper Findlatsr was the Mister Thom- as G. Jones of the re-capture of Dargai Ridge. With both legs shot off. he kept working the pipe just the same, and at all times in the face of danger.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

Perhaps Mister Thomas e. Jones would not object to pension as a reward of merit for his services in the hour of greatest riot
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

Let fit be hoped that Mister Thomas G. Jones will never be so forgetful of the peoples. cause to take chances on eating canned salmon.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

The immaculate robes of justice have been worse soiled with political mud Iby some who wear them than will ever be done by the people.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

MT. Roden's conscience is so stricken at the high price he has been charging for gas that he bursts into tears every time he looks a gas meter square In the
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

It is not believed that Senator Nor gan's hula hula girls will arrive from Hawaii before early in January. While they are visitors in washington the sen- ate is expected to be gay and the sem ators exceedingly giddy.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

Senator Thomas c. Platt has gained sufficient strength to be able to write long letter saying it was the good Seth Low, and not he, who caused the split in the party and the triumph of Tam many
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

Now that John G. Carlisle is to be- come resident of New York, he will no doubt locate his law office in the front window of J. Pierpont tMorgan's bank.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

If Weyler had been at the head of the Gordon Fl ghlandels the typewriter would never have finished telling of the vic tory
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

It is usually the man with the least sense who does the most boosting about being the one with the greatest knowl- pdprn
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

the majestic JoDes upor those oceas.ons was worth more than the value of all the property the rioters might have left in their path of distraction. The recol- lection of Jones will never die.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
CURRENT FUN.

The Cumminsville Sage-"Nature," |" said the Cumminsvi1le sage "occasion- ally makes mistakes. Look alt the fish worm. As he never has to put on new winter flannels, his splendid capacity for squirming is largely wasted. d."-Cincin- nati Enquirer.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
Pearl-Bearing Negro.

From the Grand Rapids Herald.
 Twenty years ago one Abraham John son. a colored man, came to Charles town township from Baltimore. At the
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The gas trust trusts no one who is op posed to being robbed.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

Mexico Is setting modern example in hanging its murderous police officers.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

Representative Howard, of Eors Payne. was i'm the oity yesterday. Mn Howard would have nothing to say on politics, but 1t is undertsood he was m conference with prominent popu1ists yes, terday in regard to running for govs ernor.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

Col R. F. Ligon, adjutant-general on Gov. Johnston's staff, was n the city yes- terday. He has spent the past few weeks In Tuskegee, and after being in Birming- ham a few days will return to Montgom- cry.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

w. J. Knduff of the Lumber Trade Journal. printed in New Orleans was ID the city yesterday
The age-herald., 1897-11-17

 was worth more than the value of all the property the rioters might have left in their path of .strnction. The recol- lection of Jones will never die.
 The over-sentimental persons who are impressed with the belief that the coun- try will go to h-l if a candidate for judge should be forcsd to tell his poli- tics. could best serve their mission by being confined in an asylum for the feeble-minded.
 |
 It is not believed that Senator Nor gan's hula hula girls will arrive from Hawaii before early in January. While they are visitors in washington the sen- ate is expected to be gay and the sem ators exceedingly giddy
 Senator Thomas c. Platt has gained sufficient strength to be able to write a long letter saying it was the good Seth Low. and not he, who caused the split in the party and the triumph of Tam many.
 Piper Findlatsr was the Mister Thom- as c. Jones of the re-capture of Dargai Ridge. With both legs shot off he kept working the pipe just the same, and at all times in the face of danger. 
 For a superb sample in breyity the at- tention of Mister Thomas G. Jones is di- rected to the Thanksgiving proclamation of Gov. Johnston, printed in another col i.cnn of this issue
 The monopolistic thieves of Birming- ham will in time come to the stern reali- zation of the fact that the people have power and the sense of right against public plunder.
 MT. Rodens conscience is so stricken at the high price he has been charging for gas that he bursts into tears every time he looks a gas meter square in the face.
 Now that John G. Carlisle is to be- come resident of New York, he will no doubt locate his law office in the front window of J. Pierpont Morgan's bank. 
 Judge Thomas w. Coleman candidate for chef justice of the supreme court, is in danger of being classed among those who talked too much.
 
 Perhaps Mister Thomas e. Jones would not object to a pension as a reward of merit for his services in the hour of Rirm;n phauf'S greatest riot,
 Let fit be hoped that Mister Thomas G. Jones will never be so forgeitful of the peoples. cause to take chances on eating canned salmon.
 The immaculate robes of justice have been worse soiled with political mud Iby some who wear them than will ever be done by the people.
 It is usually the man with the least sense who does the most boosting about being the one with the greatest knowl- edge.
 If Weyler had been at the head of the Gordon Fl ghlandels the typewriter would never have finished telling of the vic tory.
 Mexico Is setting a modern example in hanging its murderous police officers. The gas trust trusts no one who is op- posed to being robbed
 kMnTuED COiAp DI CXiIS Ql nM
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-07-02

lsrher Green. as NJ. seraggs has
INST gone hVay. There goes his train
lcw. Hewl u not be back for near a
Tealz."
Tor an instaAt John stared blanlxly
at the young MAJ and his head reeled.
and he felt as II te earth was slipping
from under his hSk His last chance.
for roising money ss gone. and he saw
.nothing before his 81 X wife but death
Eom want. The ellen noticed Johns
nauncr and was alarnNl at it.
MIR Green he .saiA "you are not
vol. Take a seats and rNst a moment
Gan't Id something for y\u?"
No" replied John, as he dropped
into the nearest seat. Il Nil be all
right in a moment"
There SO more than Disappointment
and discouragement ailing JON. Ho
was SIX, weak and hungry. FA DAYS
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-07-02
N GER ASKED.

tiAe us over n few more months, and by
THAI time will be able to go away and
secure employment" go
In the contemplation of the good the
money would bring to his loved ones,.
John completely forgot the fact that hes
had committed a grave crime against,
the law in securing the money as he,
had. But at last it came back to him..
and with sudden and terrible shock
he was made TO feel the full conse-
quences of his act. He stopped in his
tracks and cold shiver ran over him..
"Great Godp' he murmured, 81 have
sold mortgaged property, and opened a.
way to the state prison for myself.
What am l to do? What can do?"
Andh he sat down and buried his face
in his hands and tried to think; but he
could think of nothing and see moth
ing but the prison door yawning before
him. .rA
=
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-07-02
-aNM@ |
CHAPTER xxi.
THE SERPENT SHOWS ITS HEAD AGAIN.

THE SERPENT SHOWS ITS HEAD AGAIN.
A long time John remained there on
the prairie trying to decide what STEP
to take next. At first he was inclined
to go back and find the man who had
bought the property, ana try to in
duce him to annul the sale; but he
realized that such step would be USE
less, since it was not probable that the
man would consent to the proposition,
even if he conld be found, which was
not likely. Then he could not consent
to surrender the money.
So he put that idea away, and de-
cided to go on home. On the morrow
he would go to Mills and tell him of the
sale and pay him a portion of the
money. This seemed like a fair way of
proceeding, and John had no doubt that
it would be all right with Mills. Hav-
ing come to this conclusion, he felt re-
heved, and continued his way with less
misgivings.
The next morning John prepared to-
return TO town to carry out his plan,
and was about to set out from home
when he saw two men approaching.
He soon recognized them as Mills and
Pearson, and with 9 feeling of fear and
dread awaited their arrival
'.Mr. Green" said Mills, after the
usual salutations, 81 came out to see
you on a little matter of business. I
am informed on reliable authority that.
you sold your wagon and horses yester-
day. Is such the case2"
"Tt is" said John, 'and was Just
starting to your Office to inform you of
the fact, and make it all right with
you"
Mills smiled rather incredulously at
this statement, and John WINGED under
the expression of the money-lender's
sinister eyes.
"Such may possibly have been your
intentions, Mr.. Green" Mills replied
doubtingly, 81 do not pretend to know
what is in your mind But the fact that
you disposed of the property right at
my Office without saying word to me
about it is rather damaging, to say the
least. 1t seems to me that you could as
easily have come to me then, as to have
come home and gone back this morning.
The affair looks little suspicious,
sure"
"You don't mean to imply" cried
Green with CLEAN of anger, that I
purposed acting dishonorably?"
mo, oh no, don't pean to imply
anything. I am just stating the facts
Of the matter. have perfect right
to my opinion, though l presume
II suppose you have, but you have nc
right to make any assertions. / ac.
knowledge that did act imprudently,
but I was driven to it. You know what
my situation is, and you ought to be
wiling to make some allowances.
However, will now pay you that part
OF the debt for which the horses and
wagon stood as security, and that, ]
suppose, will max the matter all right.
no, i can't accept such teims II
would bescttinga bad peeceaen s. ins
customers, and would le
Gle SD gea
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-07-02

again. want my poor, WAlgea
child, andRm .6oing to find her. \,
Tifen. bkfba the astonished minister
could collhct his scattered senses, the
o oHman vEss gone lie passed around,
stlae cornerA and entered hiseEeas ere,
sinking intp seat, he buried his face
in his hands and wept.
"Oh, my God, my God" he groaned
what have, / done? How cruel, how
heartless have l acted toward my own
flesh and bpod-my only child. How
blind and brutal | have been, and how
bitter is the awakening to the enormity
of my sin. oh, for one sight of my
child, one word of forgiveness from her
lips. l must find her. l must search
the country from end to end for her"
At that instant the door opened and a
clerk came in. He approached the old
man difidcntly, for he could not help
seeing the great change that had come
dFer him. He laid Telegram on the
desk and without word withdrew.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-07-02
CHAPTER XXI.

GREEN NEEDS MORE MONEY AND GETS 1T.
Louise thought it best to say nothing
to her parents of Harry Pearson's pro-
posal She very naturally concluded that
the matter was at an end, and knowing
the anxiety that weighed on her fathers
mind already, she was 10th to add
anything to it. John had not forgotten
Scraggs' words, but after watching
Pearson closely on the occasion Of his
visits, saw nothing to warrant him in
adopting Scraggs' idea. His deport-
ment was always that of perfect gem
tleman, and there was absolutely moth
ing in it to indicate any intentions,
honorable or otherwise, relative to
Louise.
Two weeks passed quietly away after
Harry's proposal. and during the time
ne made several visits TO Green's, al
ways bringing with him some delica-
cies for the sick woman. He often ex-
pressed a wish to render John more
substantial aid, and John had always
accepted the wish for the deed.
Dr BaScom made regular daily visits
to his patient, but as yet the improve.
ment in her condition was scarcely per-
ceptible. The fever was losing its
power, it is true, but it had lada long
run, and her blood was burned up by it
and she was weak and feeble.
"She is in fair way to recover, =" the
doctor announced; "but she is so near
the verge of the grave that it would
require but Little to Hlace her in it, She
aeeds strength and I've must eadeavoF
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-07-02

Blatchford opened the telegram at ONCE
and read:
Come Immediately, Do not delay
under any circumstances. The most
important matter Of your life Come
quick, SCRAGGs," 3"
The old man sprang to his feet in an
instant, and rushed wildly out,
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-07-02
MMAzNO- lS-

aoin was IA nomood forcavilipgS and
eowithout further parley he aeceptesl
she mans offer, and the motey and
team changed hands.
No longer forced TO the necessity OF
stealing food, John started off home
ward, considerably lighteYof heart.
Poor Mary need not starve now" he
thoueht, as he wall1el across the
orairi@ ''This money wil1 buy food 10