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The age-herald., 1897-10-29
The Briuht Side,

Although the state of New York gave 266,OOO majority for Mckinley last year, it is likely to go democratic this faM The disruption of the republican ra-ty in New York City has been followed by se- rious dissensions in the camp through out the state.
 For the only state office to be filled, judgeship of the court of appeals, Judge Parker is the democratic candidate, and Judge Wallace tthe republican candidate. Both men are able jurists of high stand ing, but as the fight is purely partisan nobody cares about the merits of the candidates. The Chicago Chronicle thus ceenmeuts on the situation:
 Tt is recognized by all men of all par ties that the municipal ba tile in New York City is a mere fight along the skirmish Hines of the great state cam pafe'n of 1898 and of the greater presi- dentiaf campaign of 1900. It app;ars to have been one of the unaccountaIble in- ciden'ts in grand politics that the judi cial election in the state became mex tricaibly blended with the local election in New York City. AS an unforeseen re- suit of tho mixture of local city and COhPly teIhCtS ANCW otAs DlOOtAly II and the other "boroughs" the name of Judge Parker, the democratic candidate on the state judicial ticket, appears on nearly all the official ballots at the head of the separate tickets for local officers.
 The result will be that Judge Parker may receive as much as 100, ,000 ma jority or more in the city of New York Simi- lar complications exist in all the other cities of the state holding local elections. It is quite probable. or more than prob- able, that he may be elected.
 Such a result would place New York in line for the election of a democratic governor in 1898 and for a democratic victory at the presidential election in 1900.
 This is a very pleasant forecast. and it seems to be well-founded The repub- 1icans are strong only in the county dis sricts of New York, and If they are breaking up after the fashion of their city brethren they will very likely rush headlong into a series of disastrous de- feats..
 The majority of Americans will hall this as good news. The great state of New York cannot afford to be hampered any longer by sectional party which should have perished with the war issues which brought it to the front.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29
STORIES OF THE DAY.
Devotion of the German Empress to Her
 Cranky Husband.

DeRoAtoh oi tne OefAnan Empress 10 f1er
 Cranky Husband.
 A charming anecdote is gofng the rounds which proves the devotion of the German empress to her consort. Katsar Wilhelm was not long ago about to leave Berlin, and has he returned from his daily drive he stopped at the Austrian en-' bassy to visit tha ambasss sdor before hts depaElure. Some interes ting political event had just occurred, and the dipio- mat and his august visitor bec-Gne so en- grossed in conversation that time sped on unnotfced. Suddenly the emperor started and, glarcing at his watch. ex- claimed with genuine cunsternation; 'I am too late! Pray connect the te5e- phone with the palace; should like at least to take leave of my wife in that way" His majesty's wish was instan Ny fulfilled ard affeetionate messages were sent to and fro from the imperial abode Whom the last words had been spoken the kaiser said, laughingly: That is all right; we have stih few moments to continue what we are saying"
 Almost immediately after, as the em- peror was in the act of taking leave or his host, one of tfla palace carriages dashed up to the embassy. and before he and the ambass7 dor und srstood what had tappered the empress stood before them in a gorgeous dressing gown, and with an ermine-lirisd cHoak-the first thing which came to hand-hastly thrlwn over her shoulders. With one of her dslish.f ful smiles, she apologfzed for her sudden ad- veTt, saying: "I beg Austria-Hungary' pardon for appearing in morning toilet, but I cannot let my husband depart without bidding him farewell"
The age-herald., 1897-10-29
Dreadful Disease, But Easy Cure.

A young doctor had among his first patients an uncommon1y dirty infant, brought to his office in the arms of 8 mother whose face showed the same ab- horrance of soap. Looking down. upon the child for momenet he solemnly said: 'Ib seems to be suffering from hydropathic hydrophobia." "Oh, doctor. is it as bad as that?" cried the mother. That's a big sickness for such mite Whatever shall I do for the child ?" Wash it's face, madam" replied the doctor; "the disease will go off with the dirt" Wash it's face-wash its face, indeed" exclaimed the mother, losing her temper. What next, I'd like to know?" Wash your own, madam wash your own," was the rejoinder
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

day when he strongly insisted the friend from a distance said:
 "Old man, you are looking badly, yo1 look pale. you are drinking too mueh.n This frightened the Birmingham man ard There and then he took an oath that he would drink no more. He went that night to a wedding reception, but refused every offer of wine or punch. A few days afterward he happened to learn that his friend grad been drunk every night for a week The Birmingham m mans prohibition vows are now like Me- Kinley's promise jo the southern ne. groes
 x Birmingham fenininity is much exer- cised over the propensity of the male half of the population to expectorate in every public place. The ladies would like to have the city fathers pass an ordinance aglainli the awful men" in- dulgtrg themselves on the street cars and in public places.
 "It is so rude in them," said one. T ruined a rev fall dress in a street car the other day."
 "Yes and there ought to be a law again | it. said another land I am go- ing to see if the aldermen won't remedy it If the men will not have sufficient re. spect for us without being made.'
The age-herald., 1897-10-29
MEv New York's Political Crisis.

Every sunset brings the sorely smitten fever region one day nearer to an era of health and happiness. For happi- ness will again visit even those places which are now saddened by the loss of their loved ones. The long night of gloom will pass away and the sunrise of a better day will be hailed with de- light.
 The scourge has done good. as weIl as harm. It has humanized those who were growing callous. It has stimulat-
The age-herald., 1897-10-29
Try the Side Door.

Suppose, my dear children" said a Sunday school teacher, according to the Cleveland Pfain-Dealer, 'fthat you went up to the great enarble entrance and you found 1t closed, and you rattled on it and called to them to let you in, and there was no reply? Oh. my dear chil- dren. what would you do then?"
 Little Jane-Please, teacher, I'd take my pail an go round to the side door and knock there three times, like papa does every Sunday.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

Minister Woodford is gradually ap- preaching the habit of offering apolo- gles for Spain just as /d,d his prede- cessor. The atmosphere of Madrid may be said to have peculiar influences upon American ministers who are sent thsre to represent the people of this country. Friendship for Cuban insurgents has few friends in those Americans who jour ney to the Spanish capital.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

With the immense fortune left by MT. Pullman, the people VII be more inclined than eyer to believe that the rates on the Pullman cans can be reduced one-half without injury to the company, and to the material benefit of the travelling public.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

in patent eathers and wealth of yellow silk hosiery gave something of a kaledd oscopic finish to his pedal extremitses.
 The "artist' Uttered, her companions Uttered and pretty soon the girl with the crooked tresses moved over and took seat beside the young man. The artist got her sketch pad from between an al- zebra and a book which describes the mysteries of the heavens. She squared herself back against the seat, assumed the position of a professional tailor, only that her feet still hung below the seat, displaying a few inches more of two shapely limbs than she perhaps knew.
 When the young man looked toward the front of the car, she gazed at him intently and quick strokes were made with the pencil. When he looked to- ward her she very innocently turned her head in another direction and the pencil was given rest. When the car bumped across the railroad crossings, she drowned and said it was "horrld"
 Her companions smiled those sweet seductive smiles, apologies for a big broad grin. The little creature with the brown hair who was intently watch ing the sketch assume proportions said to her companion across the way:
 "Oh, Kitty, we're getting such a good likeness of you, we will have to frame it and give it to, we'll. you know who." Kitty blushed. but the young man was not to be thrown off the track. By this time he had caught on. Still the work of sketching progressed and several sta- tions were passed. The victim of the sketch artisf' s,gnaled to the conductor that he desired to alight at the next station. He then looked at the front of the car as though he saw a free ticket to the Klondyke ard the "artist" had the pencil going fast and furious.
 The station was reached. The young man arose as though nothing had hap pened. But he suddenly stopped in front of the sketch artist and her companion.
 Beg pardon, but won't you be kind enough to lst me see it," said he.
 Now, what could the poor girl do. She pillowed her face on that portion of her companion's figure which Shake speare made famous in Venus and Adonis, and the only response was in- numerable bushes. Her companion across the way all but screamed. >.he young man got off and the car moved on.
 1he wheel has been put to @ use en- tirely new and novel, A few days ago a well dressed young lady riding a swell silver mounted wheel was seen riding in Nineteenth street. A huge boquet of roses was fastened in front of the ham dle bars. She carried Ai to the silent city" and placed it on the grave of a relative who had died a few weeks be- fore.
 A prominent man of Birmingham has been getting a little tipsey of late. His wife has been away from the city some weeks and his friends claim .hat too mulch freedom inclined him to over in- dulgence. A friend from another city canre over to visit him. The Birming- ham man asked his friend to go in bar room and have something. The friend declined and the Birmingham man was greatly astonished for he never knew such a thing to occur before. This thing was kep, up for several days and the friend continually refused to drink Wfiile with the Birmingham man. One
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

The Union Pacific railroad steal will be just the same though it has been post poned for few days.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29
A Joke on Somebody

LA Portland woman says the Kennebec Journal, had often wondered how she could get even with her family physician for any of his jokes of which she had
 been the victim. The other day he was calling at fine house and was upstairs at his patients bedside. Just then the farmer with butter and eggs called and
 aus he passed through the hall she saw Sa tall silk hat on the rack. An idea took possession of her; she would give the sfoctoris hat to the farmer. No sooner ssaiid than done. Then she sat down to iaugh. Then the doctor came down ibtairs with his hat in hand. Slowly, sor- lAowfully the truth revealed itself. She had presented tho farmer with new hat which her husband had just purchased. The doctor is now doing the laughing,
 the husband is wearing flis old hat, and the farmer is not saying Q word.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

Tn the case of the ill-fated train on the New York Central road, the ques- tion appears to be was it pushed or did it fall.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

The daily output from the Jones fac tory at Montgomery is gradually de oreasing, all of which is an indication of renewed prosperity.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29
He Has One

From the St. Louis Republic.
 A Moscow dispatch says: MT. Prjnsk- lentslsy is making a name for himsslf as a pianist" Nobody needs it worse. and he ought to hurry up. s
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

It would appear that Henry George is bent upcn reducing the population of Greater New York if he is elected to the office of mayor by sending both Croker and Platt to the penitentiary.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

Dick Crol1er is preparing for the grand rush at the end of the game.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29
The Spirit of ,S6

From the Indianapolis Journal
 Foreign governments will find that the United States is more easily coaxed than coerced. They had better try reciproc- ity than retaliation
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

It may not be long until 1t will be a case of "what happened to Jones'" He will, of course, say it was 'groo much Johnston"
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

Mark Hanna is by no means able tc read his title clear to a new seat in the senate without putting up more money.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

MT. Puflman's philanthropy got very much off its trolley when it reached the sta ton where his sons took passage.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

The placard. Boy Wanted" at Prince ton has been taken down.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

Senator German seems to be doing most of the batting in the Maryland game.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

Tax Collector Box, of St. Clair county, was not able to box up his shortage. The examiner found it wflh ease and grace
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

Grover Cleveland Jr., is the most dis 't1nguished of late arrivals in New Jer- sey.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29
But one Way to Learn sanskrit

The learned Oxford professor. Max Muller. once asked vivekan,anda if Ram krishna, a great Hlndoo religious teacher, knew Sanskrft. Tho answer at first was evasive, but finally Yivel0ananda said: 'sWhen Ramkrdshna was in the jungle as an ascettc, a beautiful woman came down from heaven and taught him the language" ''Nonsensel" was Mu1ler's reply, 'the only way to learn Sanskrit is to get a hammer and . dictionary and ea t0 work"
The age-herald., 1897-10-29
ThingS Heard s Seen

They were three school girls with a propensity for fun and without thought of the consequences. One was perhaps sixteen, while the other two were about fourteen summers each. One had brown dresses, a pretty figure, and dainty, small feet put the finishing touches to charm ingly rounded ankles that just did peep from under blue skirt. The other two were mot so warm when it came to looks but they were "humme:s," in "Cholly" vernaeular, not too gay, but with plenty of chic. Both had large feet, one had short hair, but 1t was as crooked as sme of Alabama's back tax collectors. One had 8 nose. the type of which can be observed in any estab- llshment where three balls greet the eye of the passer by. She was not of that ancient and honored race, however, she was American with an American school girls sense of mischief The trio attend school in Birmingham and boarded a car for East Lake, where they reside, yesterday afternoon.
 The girl with the roaming nose was something of sketch artist, not very accomplished as yet, but out for prac- tice. Before the car had gotten to the Sloss furnaces young man in a brown suit, brown hair and brown eyes got on the car and sat just opposite, the girls. Ills foot appeared smaller than that of the sketch artist" They were encased
The age-herald., 1897-10-29
Ona to the Tailor

Shortage in the office of tax collectors is fast becoming epidemic.
The age-herald., 1897-10-29

ed the sympathetic emotions of every heart. In such times men realize their weakness and their mutual dependence. They get nearer to one another and want to weep with the sorrowing and help them in their troubles. Perhaps in a few days, in a very short time. al all events, the plague will leave the towns and shores, and Alabama win gird up her Joins for new duties and enterprises.
 Prohting by the lessons of the pres ent season, it is more than probable that an enlightened sanitary policy will in future make Yellow Jack forever a stranger to Alabama borders.
 Gen. Dan Siolles, who was paid last year to support Mckinley, is again in the employ of the republican, party. and will support Tracy. There ara few men who have had more honors and less deserved thrust upon thetn by the democratic party than has Gen. Daniel D. Siekles. When he could get office in New York he was glad to be of the Tammany or ganizatfon, for by being anything else he could not have been elected Like Bourke Cochran, he scld himself for what money he could get out of t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-27
DEATH OF BUTTON FAD.
Startling Discovery of an Ohio State
Law.

Columbus, O., April 27.-Having gone
after the dealers and vendors of Gig
arettes in nearly every possible way,
the authorities have now adopted a
new mode of procedure, by which it is
hoped to further hamper the sale.
The attorney general has been asked
for an opinion as to whether the sale
of cigarette packages in which a but
ton faced with a flag or picture is given
away is not in opposition to the law
The department has held that the sale
of such package is in violation of sec
ton of the cigarette law of 1896, which
provides that no person shall sell, ex-
change or dispose of any cigarettes or
attempt so to do upon any representa-
ton, advertisement. notice or induce
ment: that any photograph, Autograph
or picture or anything other than what
is specifically stated to be the subject
of the sale or exchange is to be deliv-
cred or received or in any way connect
ed with or be a part of the transaction
as a gift, prize, premium or reward.
1t is proposed now to begin action
against dealers who are selling the Gig
arettes in this way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-27
MANITOU'S COMING SEASON.
Hotel Men Looking Forward in An
ticipation of Large Crowds.

Manitou, April. 27.-The opening of
the Manitou season is now drawing
near. The outlook for the summer is
good. Only one of the large hotels is
open, the Cliff house, which unlocked its
doors April 10.
During the past week the weather has
been perfect and Manitou has received
numerous guests, many of whom will
remain for some time.
The Barker hotel, which for so many
years has been under the management
of its owner, Mr.. c. w. Barker will
this year be run by Messrs. Owen and
Chamberlain of Leadville, proprietors
of the Vendome of that city.
The Manitou house, under the man
agement of Mr.. Lee Walker, is expected
to open about the first of June.
The Mansions will this season be I'M
der an entirely new management. Mr.
n. M. s. Doughty, who will be remem-
bered as the proprietor of the Walton,
In Philadelphia, viii have charge.
The cog road will open about the first
of Nav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-27
NIKOLA TESLA PUZZLED.
Astounded at a Case of a Deceased
Woman's Eyes Photographed on
Her Spectacles.

New York. April 27.-Nilola, Tesla
was asked today for an explanation of
the strange case of Mrs. r. V. B.
Thompson of Ftshlkill. The fact that
exact photographs of her eyes were
found on her spectacles four days after
her death last March was published.
She wore the glasses while examining a
photograph on the day she died. No
one knows by what process the picture
of her eyes was imprinted on the
glasses, even the brown and gray col
ors of the iris being recorded.
Mr.. Tesla read very carefully the
article. He seemed puzzled.
I am at a loss to understand he
said 1T is well known that photo
graphs of persons and things have been
found on metal and other objects after
a heavy discharge of lightning. Such
photographs have been explained. But
in this case there is no such explana-
ton I cannot think of the cause of
such a phenomenon.
1T may be possible that the glasses
were covered, whether by accident or
otherwise, with some substance which
rendered them Photographic, but in the
absence of all the facts I would rather
give no opinion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-27
THOUSANDS OF ELK STARvE
Animals South of Yellowstone Park
Dying From Lack of Food.

Cheyenne, wye, April 27-According
to State Game Commissioner Schnitzer
$4,000 head of elk are suffering from a
famine in Jackson's Hole, south of yell
lowstone park.
His deputy in that district says that
5000 head of calf elks and about 2.40O
grown animals of the entire lot winter
ing there have already died of starva-
ton. II has only been through careful
watching on the part of farmers that
raids on their haystacks intended for
cattle by the elk have been resisted.
Fences had to be reinforced to accom-
plish this.
Trouble is feared from Indian hunt
ing parties during the coming year and
efforts are now being made to prevent
mits violations of the game law refer
ring to the unlawful killing of game
takes place
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-27
PULLMAN'S son CONFIRMED
Bishop Seymour of Springfield Re
ceives Him Into the Epis-
copal Church

Lincoln. Ill, April 27.-At the chapel
of St. John the Baptist, near Elkhart,
of Springfield. officiated at the rite of
confirmation this evening The class
consisted of George NJ. Pullman, Jr. Of
Chicago and John Dean Hill, son of ex-
Mayor James Edgar Hill of Lincoln,
who were presented by Rector H w.
Cunningham, secretary of the diocese
of Springfield, while Richard Oglesby,
Jr., presided at the organ.
The services were short but Impress
i've, and were attended only by rela-
tives and friends of the young COM
municants. The chapel is situated just
opposite Oglehurst, the home of the
Oglesbys, and was erected as memo
rial by the family of the late John D.
Gillett, the father of Mrs. Oglesby. To-
morrow morning Bishop Seymour will
conduct a special memorial service at
the handsome stone chapel. it being
April 25, the anniversary of the birth
of Mr.. Gillett.