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The age-herald., 1897-11-16

party, and there is no office so humble nor 50 exalted that sspirants can be consistently absolved Of the test
 nl1e question is not as Judge Coleman opines, ability and character to fill high posItIon-or as he additionally states it. Judicial independence and Integrity" for such attributes and qualifications are not limited to Judge Coleman There are other eminent citizens of the. state quite as well qualified as he, but with the democratic party the question is. from the lowest to the highest position. to place in power those imbued with the grand and living principles of the party, loyal and steadfast to its purposes, with zeal and fealty unquestioned.
 Democratic principles and demecratic loyalty do not initiate against an equit- able and impartial administration of high office. A true democrat exalted to the high position of chief Justice of the supreme court Of Alabama in the performance Of his high duties is but a true citizen of his state. faithful and zealous servant of the people. Judge Coleman's conception of democracy is too suited and dwarfsd when he pre- sumes to designate one of it's leading tenets. the dominant vital political Issue of today as an "existing political ex- cftement or supposed emergency to se- cure popular favor." He does hfttle credit to his judgment and to his intel ligence when he denleans an issue that has commanded the feaIty and support of six and a half millions of democratic voters.
 We are not aware that "other cafdf- dates for high judicial office are seeking popular favor by improper or ignobte methods, as intimated or asserted by Judge Coleman but if there are any other candidates who, like him, lack the courage of their convictions. or fear a frank and honest expression Of their principles, they are certainly wanting in the essential requisites for the inde- pendent, impartial and courageous ald- ministration of high office.
 If Judge Coleman declines, as he says in his written statement that he does decline, to define his position in rela- tion to the principles of the democratic party, att whose hands he seeks high office, then he must arrogate to himself the possession of singular and unusu- ally high ability and overpowering att tributes that will command for his can didacy a spontaneous and universal ac ceptance. But we apprehend that the great democratic party of the state of Alabama will find somewhere within it's ranks & suitable subject, faithful, out spoken and true, with ability, learning, courage and conviction, who could cred ftably wear the ermine and efficiently impartially and honorably perform the duties of the states highest judicial of- flee.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16
ABOUT JUDGE COLEMAN.
No Time For Political Trimmers, Though They
 Wear the Judicial Ermine.

From the Bessemer Weekly.
 In Fridays Age-Herald Is a statement from. the pen of Judge Thomas W. Cole man. of the supreme court, who is candidate for the democratic nomina- ton for the chief justiceship. The os- tensible object of the communication Is to maate.it appear to the public that his candidacy to the exalted position to which he aspires is placed upon a very high plane-far above and aloof from sordid political methods, or contami- mated party procedure. But Judge Coleman in the matter seems to be unu- sually previous. He says "he had re liable information that the question would be asked if he favored raffirna- ton of the Chicago platform" and then he devotes half a column or more de- clining to answer the question. We are rather inclined to the opinion that the judge prejudges the question. We have but Mttie doubt but that it is the inten- ton of democrats to require of all can didates seeking their favor and suf- frage, where doubt exists, their views and position on the vital issues of the
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

base of the petals The poppy is oua of the most decoratfuo of flowers afi1I there are amy number of bkautlft1 varieY ties to be had for gardenIfnE
 There is a pretty story connected witl1 the Clandine poppy. According to the old legend it is the fower-fovs of tbs swaIllow and and fills the woods with sunshine at the binds appearance. dyinG with his desertion.
 Topples are very easy to grow. Seed sown in the fall or spring will produee flowers ali the next summer. Thdy do not need rich sell or much watering but grow in a careless style af their own. A large poppy bed Is gorgeous riot of color, blazing crimson, brilliant gold and slrowdrifts of white which must be seen to be appreciated. But peoples are esy sentially an out-ofldoor flower, as when cut they soon wilt and fal
The age-herald., 1897-11-16
FATE IN WEDDINGS.

Brides who refuse to be welded I'm May are backed up in their prejudice by the Chinese and the ancient Romans. Among the Romans sacred funeral rites occurred in this month and naturally weddings did not. For religious req sons the Chinese priests forbid May marriages.
 In the early days of England brides wore no wells, but let down their hair which floated about their shoulders. The veil is a survival of the canopy which was held over the couple on the way to church-indead, in some eastern coun- tries the canopy is still used.
 gn Germany the bride. instead of a veil, wears a wreath, usually of myrtle. A sprig of this green is always included in the wedding bouquets of all English royal girls.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

man. AS this announcement clCsciy fol- lows the publication of the late aIy. Puli- mans VIII leaving his millions to his daughters. and cutting off his sons with an income of only 5000 year, the ex- planation of the rupture is obvious.
 Am5ther story of the day is that ex- Minister Robert Lincoln is mad as for- net because his daughter recently eloped and married Mir. Warren Beckwith, a young foot ball player, who is the son of a retired railway roadmayter in Iowa. MT. Lincoln has separated his daughter from her husband. and it is the gen eral opinion that he objects to the match mainly because the young man is the son of an obscure. though respectable railroad man.
 How soon the members of the Ameri- can four hundred forget their humble beginnings. Miss oglesby's grandfath- CT was a very plain man who would have considered $SO0o year 8 little fortune. MT. Robert Lincoln is the son of great and good man, who started life as a rail splitter.
 But times have changed It would seem that society must have class dis functions and in this country it cannot have them without making the almghty dollar the tsst of 8 persons position in fashionable circles. Society organized on this mercenary basis will travel the pace that kills and go to the devil in quick time. l
The age-herald., 1897-11-16
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 A man must always pay the debb od nature as he goes.
 Samson went at a rapid pace after he got that gate on him.
 Crying iabies and good suggestions are not always cafhled out.
 The glrl who doesn't try to conceal her age is too young to go into society.
 T1Se imam wllo has a good opinlon oE himself is often a poor judge of human nature.
 Occasionally girl is pressed for time but it's usually for some other reason.
 A dlever girl fs one who knows what you do mean when you say things you don't mean.
 Dead men tell no tales; but they sorne- times lear'e large quantities of unpubs fisfhed manuscript.
 Ths man who is unsuccessful fin fova at least escapes the Ghorrors of war that frequently fellow suooess.
 Women will never be paid as much for featuring as men because they do too much of It for nothing.
 More than 4,O00 devices for coupling nave been patented yet there are tllous- ands of baclBeIors and maids going it alone,
The age-herald., 1897-11-16
ONLY A WONIAN's FACE.

From the Philadelphia Times. Unto my fife was given a gift of price and worth untold; No one may buy 1t, though hfs hands are full of gems and gold. :. It was only two loving eyes. only swift sweet smile, And tender feet that walked with nina only little while.
 Only a wornan's face,
 And a woman's faithful love;
 But O. they made the world below
 Like to the word above. Only a heart of gold, true as the stars ara true, And quiet voice. whose low, sweet tones no touch of anger knew; But I knew not till they were gone how Mark the earth cam be, For her slender hands held all life's store of happiness for me. Only O wouR.sfs face,
 And a scye that was my own:
 But O, my life is desolate.
 Tor they from earth have flown.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

The attention of the gas robbers is respectfully called to the voice of the Trades Council as expressed another column upon the subject of high pticed gas. The people are talking against this robber, and to the Trades Council for it's bold and manly stand the gen. eral public owes debt of gratitude. The laboring people know too well the effects of ehe robbery of the gas trust. They de- mand cheaper gas just as do all others and the time is not far distant when the trust will feel the effect of the influence of the people and their righteous indig- ranted extortion. |.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

mallca was left out of 1t. The late Bu- gene Field started wild yarn about Mr. Hser.s about once a year. and it was always written in such a matter of 6act shape that the public accepted it as the truth. One story was that the Geor- gia writer was born at the town of Joel in Africa; another was that he had &C., cumulated fortune of $7.0000OO and stin another credited him with being the hero of a romantic couftship in war times which, of course, would make thim a much older man than he really is.
 Harris bore these jokes in the bast of humor, and vainfy tried to get even wdth Field. but dne found this impossible. Some of these remarkable personal items were copied in the religious papers. and thou sands Of good people doubtless believed every word of them
 But the paragranher who worries Mark Twain has a grudge against him. and it is evidently his purpose to injure him. The report of his prosperity was proba- bly, started with the design of mislead- ing his creditors and causing them to press the unfortunate writer
The age-herald., 1897-11-16
Down With the Gas Robbers.

The people of Birmingham have besn ground down long enough under the grasping hand of the Birmingham Gas company. It ls managed by men who have but one purpose in 1ife-to make money. That is what they are here for. That is what they have been here for all the time. They have imposed upon the people of Birmingham because they have had the people in their power. Their acts have been the acts of high stage-coach of frightened women at the point of a winchester rifle. and takes from them that which they have. be- cause he has the power to do so. The gas company has been the t9ghwayman of Birmingham. There is no rhyme nor reason for their acts.
 The people have stood 1t as long as they will. They will now rise up in the.r might and crush out thbs venomeus, grasping dragon which came in their midst but to destroy in order to sat.ate Its own appetite fer greed and gadn The people can only speak out this time through their representatives. Their representatives are tue gentlemen who compose the board of aldermen. The gas company has deliberately violated its contract with the city. It is the duty of the beard of aldermen to act upon this matter. It is the duty of every in- div.dual member of the board of alder men to protect the people of Birming- ham. They are smoqn to do their duty They are tIted, true and honorable men, The people have confidence in them. The Age-Hel'ald as the representative of the people. has confidence in them. Let them investigate and do their duty at the meeting which is to be held tomorrow evening.
 The people want cheaper gas. They are entitled to cheaper gas Nothing dn Birmingham is so retarding It's growth as the price of gas. The first question of every man who contemplates moving to a new city is the cost of flying. When he is told that gas costs $165 thousand feet in Birmingham. whsreas Atlanta and other cities far from the coal fields have dollar gas, he is immediately preju- diced against Birmingham as place of residence and business.
 The Ags-Herand's mission Is to build up. Its mission is to aid in the develop ment of Birmingham-to make 1t great city. Its mission is to protect the people now here and to bring others here This can never be done so long as the people are oppressed by the crushing gas mo- nopoly which has tyranized over them for so many years.
 Birmingham must and shall have dol lar gas.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16
Because of the Gold Standard.

The following announcement from onS of the moa, reliable firms in Miontgom- cry county has its HgnificanceI
 On account of the low price of cotton, caused by ithe Gold Standard, Ke have decided to discontinue business, and win offer our entire stock to the public on and after Saturday next alt cost Rea spectfuily J. D. JONES & CO,
 Mt. Meig's, Ala.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

When the citizens of Birmingham gaze upon the handsome form of Marse Henry Waatersen tonight they will see man who nstired from the leadership ths day after the people had retired him. MarsTs him more wElan he is with the boys in the trenchss.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16
The Drift of Society.

the leaders of the American four hum dred. Chicago furnishes some of the most conspicuous offenders, just at pres ent, but they are to be found in every large city, legions of them.
 It is announced that Miss Oglesby. a daughter of ex-Gov. Ogiesby. has broken her engagement with young MT. Pull
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

Some candidates who have appeared to be the most earnest in keeping politics out of the judicial contest have been the most active in turning a political card from the bottom of the deck.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

It is feared that some candidates for judgships may be lost in their attempt to keep from the public their opinions upon subjects in which the people are inter ,ested. In cases of this kind the worst is hoped
The age-herald., 1897-11-16
APPLAUDING THE THIEF.

From the Chicago News. In the great human race, No one can deny, Laps are given by mothers, To babies that cry. But in tho match race
 That's run upon wheels The girls cheer the rider For laps that he steals.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

Thomas C.. Platt has recovered suf- f1ciently to get to Washington where he told the great father how the other In- dians scalped him.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

The gentlemen from the sheriff's of fee and the police force might settle their differences according to the Mar quis of Queensbury rules.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

Beware of the candidate for office whC would hide his political principfes ir the pocket of his gown.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

The gas robbers sse the handwriting on the wall a great deal palmer than they see the figures on their gas bills.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

Mayor-elect VanWycl1 spent $15S75 for his election while Tom Platt who was not a candidate, spent thousands.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

Henry Watterson will not find in Bir- mingham today either an open grave or a slaughter house.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

sentenced to life imprisonment instead of death
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

Perhaps tonight at Seals hall MT. Wat terson will tell how it happened up in Kentucky.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

The gas trust will mot be able to rob all the people all the time.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

Mark Hanna will first have to pacifico MT. Foraker.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

The doctors are the only ones who re- ceive any benefits from the foot ball game.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

If Blanco does not improve things in Cuba he may be called bunco.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

the Princeton tavern bar national is- sue,
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

Before long there will be an influx of the Klondike lecturers.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

It as wise judge who knows when to keep still. .f.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

Hanna has ordered a still larger auger for his barrel.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

Gas $165 per thousand is upon the principle of selling flour at $10 per bar rel.
The age-herald., 1897-11-16

mingham today either an open grave or a slaughter house.
 
 Theodore Durrant seems to have been sentenced to life imprisonment instead of death.
 Perhaps tonight at Seals hall MT. Wat terson will tell how it happened up in Kentucky.
 
 The doctors are the only ones who re- ceive any benefits from the foot ball game.
 Gas $165 per thousand is upon the principle of selling flour at $10 per bar rel.
 MT. Cleveland may succeed in making the Princeton tavern bar a national is- sue.
 If Blaneo does not improve things in Cuba he may be called bunco.
 Hanna has ordered a still larger auger for his barrel.
 Before long there will be an influx of the Klondike lecturers.
 The gas trust will mot be able to rob all the people all the time.
 Mark Hanna will first have to pacifico Mir. Foraker.
 It is a wise judge who knows when to keen still. f.
Middletown transcript., 1897-05-01

other anatomical knowledge. He told
the school that no human being could
possibly make a piece Of machinery as
marye elous as the human foot.
He called attention to the clumsiness
and ugliness Of shoes and stockings, as
compared with the natural foot with its
white and pink color ing, the blue veins
Showing through, and each toe protect
ed by beautiful transparent shell.
Even.the tan on the feet of the chill
dren or grown people who ran bare
footed all the time spoke of the good
ness and kindness of the Creator. This
tan was made by the great sun, and
the soft, ordorous winds.
The school through this little lec-
ture very interesting and it had much
better effect than a scofding for the
folly of vanity. 1t may be supposed,
too, that later in life these boys and
girls, when finding themselves at dis
advantage tried to find out il there
were not some compensation, even in
what seemed to be real misfortune
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Middletown transcript., 1897-05-01

Indigestion is often taken for consump-
ton. The word consumption means vast
ing way, and dyspeptics often waste away
as badly as consumptiYes.
The reason people, waste away is because
either they don't get enough to eat, or they
don't digest what they do eat.
II the latter is your trouble. take Shaker
Digestive Cordial. This will help you to di-
gest your food and stop your loss of nesh.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is made from
herbs, barks and the juices of fruit, by the
welIknown Shakers at Mount Lebanon. It
possesses great tonic and digestive powers.
Shaker Digestive Cordial has cured many
supposed consumptives (who were really
dyspeptics). by simply helping their stoni-
aehs to digest their food. thus giving them
nourishment and new strength.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottles 10 cents.
Middletown transcript., 1897-05-01
Base Ban Suits and bicycles Free.

~SSNSO DsAAA SNAAOo S1A0 OASyOACo REOce
1t is safe to say that nearly every. .menE
Der Of the rising generation is now think.
ing either of base ball or bicycling. But
how to get the bicycle and how to get base
ball uniforms, are the problems. 1.-THE
Philadelphia Press solves both. That
paper, which has always led in its amatuer
base ball and bicycling departments, now
makes two novel, interesting offers. 1t viii
furnish. ABSOLUTELY free, to the amateur base
ball club receiving the greatest number OF
votes before June 10. a complete set of the
finest National League Base Ball uniforms.
This includes caps, shoes, belts, stockings
shirts and trousers, and the whole outfit
will be of the finest quality. The who,e
outfit will be given absolutely free to the
amateur club receiving the greatest NUM-.
ber of votes. Full details of the offer ara
given in 'The Press" every day.
Any number of bicycles will be give
free to those who will render triding ser-
vice to 1.-THE Press" Details of the bicycle
offer will be sent to any person who sends
two two cent postage stamps to "The Press.
Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1897-05-01
WesleY,s Barefoot sermon.

A triAe more than 150 years since
John Wesley, the founder of Metho-
dism, organized a Sunday schoolin the
town Of Savannah, Ga. The rules OF
that Sunday School were different from
those that prevail nowadays. The
children were compelled to attent ex-
cepting they were i'll. A lack of fine
clothing was no excuse, and so it hap
pened that many of the the boys and
girls presented themselves In their
classes without shoes or stockings.
The colonists we're, many Of them,
too poor to buy shoes. or even much
clothing Of any kind. But the cli-
mate in Georgia is mild, and 1t is no
hardship to go scantily clad.
Human nature, lhoweyer, as It
showed itself in Jon Wesley's Sunday
school was the same as it is now. The
children who could afford shoes fell
into the habit Of saying disagreeable
things to the barefooted boys and girls
When Mr.. Wesley heard of this from
the parents of the children whose feet
we're bare and whose pride was sensi-
tive he pondered for q while as to what
course it would be wisest to pursue.
First be thought he ought to insist on
all the children coming to the Sunday
school barefooted.
Then he Considered lecturing the Of
tenders soundly on the sin Of vanity.
He did neither; but the next Sunday
what was the surprise of the teachers
and pupils to see Preacher Wesley walk
softly in with bare, clean, white feetl
One can fancy that those who wore
shoes drew their feeet far back under
the benches, and the bare footed ones,
conscious Of being in good company,
sat very straight, and looked satisfied
and happy.
In the course of the session Mr.. |
Wesley took occasion to speak of the
fearfully and wonderfully made hu-
man body; and placing his foot ON
convenient chair, he gave q list OF the
bones, tendons and joints, with much
Middletown transcript., 1897-05-01
"Not Exactly RIght.''

Thousands Of people are in this condition
They are not sick and yet they are by no
means we'll. A single bottle Of Hoods Sar-
saparilla would do them world OF good.
1t would tone the stomach, create an APP
petite, purify and enrich the blood and
give wonderful vigor and vitality. Now is
the time to take it.
Hoods Pills cure nausea. sick headache,
indigestion. biliousness. Allsdruggists. 25c.