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The age-herald., 1897-12-15
THE AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS
Are the Best Journals in All the
 World.
SAYS CHARLES EMORY SMITH
The Able Philadelphia Editor and Ex-MniSter to Russia Praises the Papers of
 His Own Country

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 14-Charles Eme'y Smith, editor of the Philadelphia Press, was the guest of the Independent club at a dinner tonight. Speaking to the t1asI 'The Usefulness of the Press as Factor in Modern Political Life" MT. Smith sai1:
 American journals are the best news papers in the world. This is ID vain boast, but an indisputable fact. In range, in constant and far-reaching enterprise and in minute and complete fullnesa they are absolutely unequalled. The continental papers of Europe bear no comparison. The journals of Paris have a superior literary flavor and sparkle, which Is the special gift of the French, but as newspapers in a large sense they are grotesqile.
 "In comprehensive range, in splendid en- terprise and in marvellous completent ss even the English papers do not approach ours. The other day there was great nlre in London which swept millions of property away The American papers next day had better and fuller reports of that event than the London papers themselves. The two great factors in our political life are the party organization and the press. The press is it's strength, the organization is the ln- strumentality. The tendency of the party organization is to develope into a machine under the control of a boss Parties are the necessity and the life of free gov ernment. Domination within party Is the natural outgrowth of general apathy and special application of personal aptitude and superior opportunity. One available check upon this inevitable tendency is the press. The vigilance, independence. courage, pub licity and articulate expressions of news papers must be real safeguards of soc.al and political fabric"
 MT. Smiths remarks were frequently in- terrupted by applause. Speeches were made by Representative Clifford and Simon Fleischman.
 MT. Smith closed the evenings entertain ment by "reminiscences of his sojourn at St. Petersburg as minister of the United States.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
STEAMER IN TROUBLE.
The La Touraine Lost Her Propeller and Pro-
 ceeded With Single Screw.

Plymouth, England, Dec. 1.-The French line steamer La Touraine, Capt Santeili, from New York, on Dec. 6, for Havre and which should have arrived here on Sunday morning, stopped off the Lizard when she reached there at 410 this morning as all ready cabled, and sgnalled that she was not under control.
 Two tugs brought her into port at Havre at 1:35 a. m. According to statements made by the captain and officers, the La Touratne lost her port propelled at 9:30 a. m. on the 9th inst. She proceeded with single screw but her speed was still further reduced by the bad weather. No anxiety whatever was displayed by the passengers during the voy- age
The age-herald., 1897-12-15

On Christmas morn sweet strains of mu sic will resound from many a home, pro- duced by the hands of loving daughter son or wife, that heretofore were silent in so far as music is concerned.
 This sale of ours to close out the estate stock of pianos and organs is a remarkable one in many respects, the business done up to date is far beyond our expectations, and we account for it wholly on the ground that in our announcement we made plain statement of facts, and we have done, and shall do all we claim. We have kept faith with the people in this sale, as we have tried to do in all our fifteen years busi- uess exnerience in Birmingham. Our stock Is as fine as can be found in most any city, and we marked every instrument down to factory cost prices. None is re- served, from the very highest price pianos down to the good medium grades We have never handled the cheap box and never will.
 If you can spare 5000 per month, which is but little more than good pianos rent for, put $25.0O in your inside pocket and come to our store and get a piano at the cash factory price.
 These goods must be sold, are selling and selling fast, and 1t looks now as though the stock would all go this week.
 There are many good pianos, but few so good as the new scale "Kfmball The Kimball was selected by President Mc- Kinley to adorn the blue room of the white house. The Queen of Song," Patti, has two "I<imballs'' in her famous castle in Wales. The Kimball procured the very highest award at the worlds fair. The Kimball is endorsed and preferred for public and private use by more and greater living pianists than any piano in the market today. Then we have the "Haines Bros" the "Fischer," the "Knabe," and the old reliable "Whitney." Everybody knows they are good. These pianos retail at $S5O to s450, but they are marked to sell at this sale for $197, $236, $26S to $312
 Twenty five dollars cash. s1o per month buys them.
 We offer brand new high grade medium sized cased pianos for $157, sl6S. slSS to $22S.
 Twenty-Five dollars cash, $1O per month buys them.
 Brand new s75 to si25 organs for ss7, SIP, $56 to $73.
 Six dollars cash, 5 per month.
 Used organs (good as new almosO for $2O, $25, $30 to $40.
 Several good (square) practice pianos $i0 $50 to SS0
 Easy payments.
 nights during sale-
 CLAUDE SEALS Administrator.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
JUST LIKE POLITICIANS.
National Board of Trade Take Up the Day
 Discussing Finance.

Washington, Dec. 1-The national board of trade met here today for its twenty eighth annual session, ex-Gov. Stannard, of St. Louis, presiding in the absence of MT. Frederick Fraley, of Philadelphia, who has been president of the board since it's organization in 1868. The executive com mittee made it's annual report, which was adopted without dissenting vote On the subject of the currency the report was se- we're in denouncing the cause of the free coinage of silver and upholding the single gold standard. It was in way a political document advising the members to keep up the fight until and including the next presidential election.
 A report by Jonathan Lamb, of Boston, was adopted, which advocates the exten- sion of the civil service rules to the con-
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
Still They Are Fighting

New York Dec 14.-Repubican primaries were held in-the various election districts in this city tonight, and returns up to a late hour tonight indicate that something like 2O,0O0 people passed their ballots, not wthstanding the inclemency of the weather. The candidates on the regularly nominated tickets were indorsed, in some cases there being no opposition.
 There were a few contests between the conservatives and radicals of the repub- lican organization, the former favoring conciiation with the Brookfield faction and against the return of l.. E. Quigg to the county committee and the latter fla voring Mr. Quigg's election.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15

sular service, to the end of securing practi- cal business men in the service, rather than purely political appointees.
 recommendation was adopted for uni formity in state laws Somewhat in line with this recommendation is the Torrey bill, which received the indorsement of the meeting. The measure relates to the unify- ing of the land laws, clearing of titles throughout the country, simplifying the various exchange processes and reducing the expense to the minimum.
 The recommendations of Surgeon-Genera al Wyman for national quarantine law were discussed at length and heartily indorsed.
 The New Orleans board of trade and the Atlanta chamber of commerce were ad- mitted to membership.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
NEGOTIATIONS PENDING
Between the United States and Germany in
 Regard to the Tariff.

Berlin, Dec 4.-In the reichstag today Count Posadowski, ministers of the inter- for said that negotiations were now pend ing between Germany and the United States with regard to tariff but that at present 1t would be ineXpedient to give the house any detailed information the subject. Count Pesadowsky explained at some length the duties confronting Prince Hohen- lohoes economic committee, whose investi- gation into Germany's commercial situation would occupy years he said.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
The Strike Postponed

New York, Dec. 14.-The printers strike scheduled for tomorrow for the purpose of enforcing a nine hour work day, has been postponed. This action was taken at a conference composed of representatives of Typographical Union No. and seven members of the Typothae held in this city tonight. It was decided if a settlement should not have been reached by Thurs day the strike will take place on that day
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
Will Colonize the Port

Shanghai, Dec. 14-It is reported that the German government intends colonizing the province Shan Tu with German families and making Kiao Chou an open port.
 On orders from Pekin the Chinese troops have been withdrawn still further ~from Kiao Chou to prevent the possibility of a conflict.
 The viceroy of Shan Tu condemns the cowardice of the Pekin authorities in yield ing to the Germans, and declares his own readiness to land an expedition against the Germans.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
It's All Of

New York, Dec. 1i.-Mayor Strong off, cially announced today that the proposed celebration of the passage of old New9York by merging it into Greater New York was off It was decided by the committee which Mayor Strong appointed to act up- on the proposed celebration that there was not sufficient time in which to pre- pare the historical addresses reciting the glories of old New York.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
CompIeted Its Work

Washington, Dec. H-The special com mittee of republican representatives in con gress who are trying to change the. civil service law completed it's work today and framed a report for the full conference. It was decided to recommend the appoint ment of two committees, one to make in- vestigations and the other to draft a bill prohibiting the civil service to be extended beyond its original limitations. #f
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
Will Meet January I2

Cleveland O., Dec. 14.-The national com mittee of the peoples party will meet in St. Louis Jan. 12 to prepare the call for it's national convention, which will be held in April This will be the convention of the middle-of-the-road populists, and they come thus early to the front because they desire to place their platform before the country at once to avoid possible fusion. It is stated that the main plank in the platform will be a demand for the refer endum.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
Spain to Buya Vessel.

London, Dec 14.-The Spanish govern ment it is again announced, is negotiating with the Armstrongs this time for crui- ser of 4.300 tons, said to be worth 30O,Op pounds, built for Japan but which Japan does not want The vessel is said to be practically ready for sea.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
Shoe Workers Strike

Haverhill, Mass, Dec. 14-The first strike of shoe workers against a wage re- duction occurred today in the factory of Thayer, Mcguire & Field. About 150 work men will remain away from the shop to- morrow. reduction varying from b to 30 per cent was ordered last week in cer- tain departments. Tonight the cutters and stitchers reported that they were willing to come out when wanted.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
Jno. w. Daniel Re-EIected

Richmond, Va, Dec. H.-In the election in the legislature today for United States senator Hon. John w. Daniel practically received the unanimous vote of both houses. the election being mere matter of form.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
Mai. Handy Convalescing.

Washington, Dec. 14-Major Handy who has been ill for some time in this city as the result of overwork, is convalescing and leaves Washington tomorrow for Aiken, S. C., in company with Lieut.. Baker, U s. N.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
MALARIAL FEVER

Another Great Sufferer in New Orleans.
 NEW ORLEANS, LA.-'I was greatly troubled with malarial fever in the sum- mer. I have been afflicted in this way for several years past. Last spring l took three bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla, which gave me great relief. Irecommend Hoods Sarsaparilla to anyone as a spring medi- cine and blood purifier. It builds up the system and wards off disease" OTTo BOXER, POOP Josephine Street.
 uJ, D.tt.- are tasteless, mild. efec- aiOoA D HID tive. All druggists. 25c.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15

EN-COngreSSman Freuerlck G Niedlhg- haus, president of the Cotton Stamping company, of St. Louis has arranged with the following firms to consolidate with his own, which represent capital of $25 ,00O,- GOO; Kitchener, of Milwaukee, Mathe, h. gram & Co.,, of Baltimore; Haberman Man. ufacturing company of New York; Bell aire Stamping company, of Harvey, ILL Ironclad Manufacturing company, of New York and the Central Stamping company, of New York.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15
IT'S MUSIC FOR
 THE MULTITUDE
Large Numbers Taking Ad- vantage of Low Prices
 at Seals Bros.
SALE OF ESTATE STOCK

Of High Grade Pianos and Or gans-The People Appre- ciate Real Bargains and
 the Easy Terms.
The age-herald., 1897-12-15

shrewd Buyers From Abroad as We'll as Birmingham Out in Force, and Sweet Sounds Will Rosound From Many Homes on
 Account of This,
 Sale.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-08-29
To Cure "A Gold III one pay


" Flint practical and experienced
piano tuner and repairer. First class
references, first class work.. Leave orders
at Cagwin & N~oteware>. 3tw
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-01-07
AN AWFUL BREAK.
He Said His Mother Was - Widow
Woman

The fair girl from Boston gazed upon
Harold Bentley's face and a new feeling
hook possession of her, says the Cleve-
land Leader. He was one of Cleyeland's
most aristocratic young men and ss
handsome as Greek god.
After they had been introduced they
strolled away from the crowd and he
told her about his sisters and his
mother, who were in Europe, and
Beatrice Montgomery suddenly real
ized that the fame of love was begin
ming to flicker in her breast.
She talked yivaciously of her days
at Wellesley and of her explorations in
the rich mines of Sanskrit and of her
Investigations of the mahatmas and
the occult fap-doodles of the far east.
Then he told her about his horses and
his rubber-tired traps, and they gazed
into each others eyes and sighed a lot
of long-drawn signs and beginning
to feel that they had passed through the
pearly gates and were strolling through
streets that were paved with gold.
At last Beatrice Montgomery said:
"You have told me about your mother
and your sisters being in Europe, but
you have said nothing about your IA
Their. Is he with them?"
No." the handsome young man re-
piled, after a painful pause; ''he is not
with them. My mother is a widow
woman"
When the doctors had finally succeed
ed in bringing the fair Boston girl out
of her swoon she waved her hands at
Harold Bentley and wildly cried:
"Take that man away!"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-01-07
SUES WANDERING JEW"
1t So Fascinated a Missouri Man That He
Hardly Took Time to Eat.

1t So Fascinated q Missouri Man That He
Hardly Took Time to Eat.
Il remember what a wonderful fas-
cination Eugene Sues Wandering Jew
had for me when as boy I got hold
of the coveted work l had heard so
much about" said L. NJ. Vincent, of
ST. Louis, to Washington Post repre-
sentative.
Il would scarcely take time to eat, so
tremendously was l excited over the
fortunes of Rose and Blanche, Djalma
and Adrienne, and all my studies were
neglected till the last page of the har-
rowing story had been perused. The
other day by accident a copy of that
long-spun-out romance fell into my
hands while travelling, and ] thought
I'd beguile an hour or so In reading
chapter here and there.
But less than an hour was sufficient
TO excite such profound disgust at the
book that caught my youthful fancy,
that I tossed it aside with contempt.
How a grown-up person with any lit
erary taste could read such utter rot
is past my comprehension. 1t is vile
story, vilely told. In contrast to this
could not help but think of my read
ing of The Antiquary' for the second
time after the lapse of 80 years. The
grace of it's telling and the charm of its
characters were even stronger than in
those early days. The product of the
master appeals to all generations, and
the time will never come when such
beautiful stories as The Antiquary'
will not count their readers by the tens
of thousands"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-01-07
BATHROOMS 4 LA MODE.
Mrs. John Jacob Astor and Mrs. GeorJ
Gould Have Iine Oaes.

Mrs. John Jacob Aston and Mrs George
Gould Have Eine Oaes.
Milady's bathroom has grown 10 be in
its luxurious perfection a triumph of
artistic cleverness, says the New York
Journal. The skill of the architect is
employed for special designs, and there
is no limit to the decorations. Besides
the regular tub, which is beautiful as
ornamental porcelain and silver can
make it, there is Il sitZ bathtub with
spray and wave attachment and other
apparatus to suit the taste and conyer-
fence of the owner. In some instances
the room is lighted by skylight or win
dows of stained glass in exquisite de-
signs of water nymphs and goddesses.
In many the beautiful works of art
both in fresco and oil painting and
statuary in marble and bronze, repre-
sent a small fortune, and a loan exhibit
ton of these treasures would create a
profound sensation in artistic circles
With these voluptuous surroundings
and the delicate atmosphere from the
perfumed waters, the whole is less sug-
gestive of the Scriptural injunction
Wash and be Clean" than "Steep thy
sense in luxury" Not the most ex-
travagant, for where one has plenty of
money there is no extravaganza in put
ting large sums of it in circulate but
the one representing the most lavish
expenditure is probably that of Mrs
John Jacob Astor, while close second
IS that of Mrs George Gould
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-01-07
FLIES AND WASPS.
Hundreds of the Pests Killed by the
Hawk Insects.

HAWK lnBeCts.
BY common agreement the wasp is
accepted as emblematical of irritability
and petty malignity; but even this
much-abused hymenoptelous insect
plays beneficial part in the work of
nature.
A number of wasps were seen by Mr..
Il. NJ. Darlington, an Irish naturalist,
buzzing about his COWS. Closer inspec-
ton revealed that they were all busy
catching flies, and bouncing with the
rapidity of hawks after birds on the
flies as they tried to settle or rest on
some favorite part of the COWS. One
the others, because the moment fly
alighted it was seen at once against the
skin. When a wasp catches a fly it i'm
mediately bites off both wings, some
times a leg or two, occasionally the
head.
Mr.. harrington saw some of the
wasps when laden with one fly catch
another, without letting go the first,
and then fly away with both. There was
a constant stream of wasps carrying
away flies, probably to feed the larvae
IN their nests, and returning again to
the cows to catch more. In about 20
minutes Mr.. Darlington estimated that
between 300 and 400 flies were caught
on two COWS lying close to where he
stood.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-01-07
Senec2's Medal.

In the possession OF the Red Jacket
club of Canandaigua is a medal which,
the members of the club believe, was
given the famous Seneca chief by
George Washington. Other folks have
frequently questioned the authenticity
Of this relic, much to the Indignation OF
the Canandaiguans, who assert that it's
claims TO respect are beyond doubt.
Medals almost exact duplicates of Red
Jackets, they admit, were presented
to other indians of note about the time
when Red Jacket received his, but this
enc is distinguished from all the rest
because on its reverse there's are II
stars instead Of IS, and remained in the
hands of single family from the time
of the chiefs death until it became
the property of its present owners.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-01-07
RABBIT INCUBATION.
Australians Compelled to Resort to the
French Theory.


The Australian government is again
alarmed over the tremendous increase
in the rabbit population which each
year does greater destruction to foliage
and crops, says the New York Journal
Mr.. Pond, the Queensland government
bacteriologist, has been engaged by thu
Central Rabbit association to conduct
a series of experiments for the whole
sale destruction of the rabbits by inoc.
ulation.
The tests will be made in a territory
comprising about 300 acres. This plot
will be divided into three parts by as
many wire sections. The inner plot-a
square-will be reserved for the moe
ulation, after which the rabbits will be
turned into the second section, so thai
they may be closely studied and
watched. Those which survive longer
period than that allotted by Mr.. Po2G
will be transferred to the third section
for more minute study as to the effects
of the incubation
Great secrecy is preserved as to What
virus will be used, so that in case of on,
failure another disease may be used tt
demonstrate that incubation viii
eventually rid the country of the pests
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-01-07
How They Did a Mile.

1t is said that hurricane holds the
best time record for one mile, covering
the distance in half minute. Then a
balloon has done the mile in 40 seconds.
The third place is held by a railroad
engine in 53.51 seconds. Then we have
in their order the following perform
ances: 2-year-old horse in / minute
36:4O seconds; a torpedo boat in / min
ute 3I;69 seconds; a cyclist on the
track. in l minute 1920 seconds: an
American pacing horse. in minutes
Is seconds; an American trotting
horse, in minutes SIS seconds; a Fen
country skater, with a flying start. in
B minutes; a professional runner. in (
minutes 1915 seconds: a single scull
rover. in ) minu.eS: a walker, in c
minutes % seconds; a punter. in IL
minutes, 2S seconds; a fresh water
swimmer, in 20 minutes seconds: Will
the same man too, nearly minutes
longer 10 swim 4 mile in the sea (2s
minutes rs secondsl.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-01-07
hOW DOGS ARE STUNTED.
Methods Employed in the Manufacture of
Toy Terriers.

10y
There is an era of tiny dogs in Eng
fish society. The more dminutive a
parcel of canine flesh that YOU can pos
sess the more are YOU swell, SAYS the
Toledo Blade. But alas. How many
feminine readers who delight in the
MINIATURE doggies know that they are
an artificial product?
There is in London an establishment
devoted entirely to the stunning of the
animals. The proprietor is an ex-breed-
er of fighting dogs, but he now find,
more profit in rearing the lilliputiar
CANNES, for which he has a wide repu-
tation. He does not claim to be the
originator of the process. for he says
that all dog men know of the dwarf
ing powers of alcohol. but he assert:
that he is the only man in London Ia
adopt the principle Systematically.
His method is - follows: The pup
destined to be stuntcd is taken from its
mother when a few hours old and when
1t begins to whine for sustenauce II is
fed with a warm decoction Of gin and
water. Deprived of milk. il takes to
this readily. When ii reaches a certain
age alcohol in various forms constitutes
the animals sole diet. The pups do not
die nor do they develop. They soon
cease TO grow at al. After generation
or two of mating the much-prized lilli-
putian canine is obtained.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-01-07
A Pair or HautherS

Smut creek is IA small stream in the
Big Horn mountains. 4 rancher in the
valley set trap for panthers, which he
thought had been stealing his sheen.
The trap was of steel, extra LARGE and
heavy. and bait2d with mutton. Four
days n succession the rancher visited
the trap. and found nothing. lie
omitted the fifth day. and when he
came on the sixth he heard grooming
sound. He found that every bush with
in five yards had been torn up by the
roots. the ground itself looked as if If
Rad been piowed. and the trap was
gone. Following the sounds he saw
the tips of the ears of an animal behind
a rock. He made careful detour. with
rifle cooked, and finally came upon. not
one, but two panthers. One had its
leg in the trap, the other was licking
the trapped panther. as a cat would her
kitten. The raEcher shot the unframed
panther, and then easily dispatched
the other