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The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Congress and the Combine.

The government builds big guns and good guns they are, too-the army guns from Washington, the navy guns from Watervliet. The navy yards build ar 1nored ships from time to time. May not the government then make armor plate? At present the government is at the mercy of the Carnegie and the Bethlehem companies. Their bids are really one bid. JAS there are no other armor-making plants In the country, and as they are controlled by men who contribute freely to campaign funds they do not hesitate ito "hold-up'' the government, congress having named $500 as the maximum price per ton for armor. Engineers of the high est standing say this price affords large profit; and as the two allied companies Furnished Russia with armor at still lower price, 1t is plain the hold-up is 7aregly one of greed and selfishness. They practically say to the government, "Give us s425 a ton, else we will let your cruisers rot on the ways"
 Now that the Cramp concern has ar ranged to procure at $500 ton diagonal armor to be built into the battleship Ala ibama, there Is no need of undue haste in this matter; and It is incredible that con- gress, acting for seventy millions of peo- p1e, will withdraw its limit and cringe to the Carnegie-Bethlehem combine-a combine that has once been fined for Furnishing plate filled with blow-holes.
 The sentiment of the country is we'll expressed by the republican Brooklyn Times; "Let the government have it's own armor-making plant, and let it be established as promptly as possible"
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
The Road to Success.

Washington Darlington, of Peoria, III, Is a millionaire farmer, who in his old age has decided to devote a splendid for Hume to the founding of university. This public-spirited farmer is S5 years old. He started life poor man, and at the age of 35, half a century ago, forty acres of land on the Illinois river was the extent of his fortune. He is now worth $1,5o0o00 and proposes to leave his money to 8 university which will perpetuate his memory.
 When asked how young man should hct in order to make a fortune the old farmer repliedi "Let him save. Then, specialize. start out to do one thing and stick to it.n Better business advice could not be given. It is difficult for the average youngster to save. but nothing helps him more. The habit of saving Reaches a man self-denial and self-con- krol. It gives him the strength to com. mand and direct his energies. Then, when he starts out to do one thing and sticks to it he generally succeeds.
 Many men of splendid talents accom- plish little or nothing because they have too many irons in the fire. They get
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Marchinq On.

The Age-Herald under its new man. agement, is only two weeks old, but it has already made a stir throughout it's territory, and the greetings and com ments of it's contemporaries show that it is recognized as a power in the state, and has started on the right line. All this is very gratifying to the manage ment, and encourages it in it's determi- nation to give the people the best news paper ever printed in Alabama.
 Despite the unfavorable conditions of the season, the Age-Herald's business has rapidly increased eay by day, and the revival of trade next month will be evil denced by the pressure upon its adver- tising columns. Take care of the Age- Herald and it will take care of you.
 It will be a very cold day when it doesl not give you more than the worth of your money. .,
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Brinu Them Here.

Another word about the government armor plate plant. Birmingham Is the only city in the south which can possibly secure the location of this plant. All the southern states and all the southern rep resentatives in congress should be inter- ested in bringing it hsre. All of the southern states aided Atlanta in getting an appropriation for her exposition two years ago. They aided Nashville in get ting an appropriation for her exposition this year. Let them now aid Birming- ham in getting the armor plate plant.
 Birmingham has a good case. Economy of production is the main point. Bir- mingIham can demonstrate that.
 Tomorrow the government naval board leaves Washington to visit the great steel works of Andrew Carnegie at Homestead and Bethlehem Carnegie syill endeavor to demonstrate to them that the govern ment cannot make armor plate cheaper than he can, and he claims rot to be able to make it for less than $4Oo s.ton.
 After MT. Carnegie has shown the board his facilities, let the board be in- vited ito Birmingham. It is composed of practical men. They will investigate Bir- minghams resources, and if such are sat- isfactory the armor plate plant will be located here. Armor plate can be pro- duced here at the rate fixed by congress.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
IN 4 POLITICAL VEIN.

Senator George, of Mississippi, is dead.
 Senator George was a constitutional lawyer. He was, in the senate, such man as is Daniel, of Virginia. He spoke occasionally, and spoke well, but he left no indelible imprint upon the pages of Legislation.
 He must be succeeded in December. His term would have expired on March 4 1899, and already Henando D. Monsy has been selected to succeed him.
 Many men in Mississippi would succeed him. Private John Allen Is one of them The chances are, however, that Gov. Me Laurin will appoint Money to the unex- pired term, and thereby avoid political complications.
 Money is the natural successor. He is the choice of the people of Mississippi for the long germ, and naturally he would be for the Ghont one.
 Col. Money is experienced in legislation. For many years he has been in congress. He has been a member of the foreign af- fairs committee of the house, and has served with eminent ability. Money is a student and man of aordinary abil- ity. He is statesman of the advanced school-a thinker and man who acts.
 Senators Walhall and Money will make team of senators any state would be proud of.
 The river and harbor committee of the house of representatives is going on a junlxeting tour to the Pacific coast. The committee will have a jolly good time, and it's members will have ex- plained to them how necessary it is to have a deep water harbor in Southern California. Of course, thsne will be much good California wine on tap and a good time generally.
 have it from Washington that McKin- hae fof afTi in bo state of Alabama to a sable hued citi- zen. What it is has not been given out, but it may be about the Montgomery pestoffice, says one who may know.
 Mobile is to be spared colors.
 Poor old Secretary Sherman! The old man was put in the state department to make room for Mark Hanna in the senate. And now Sherman is fearful load upon the administration. He has been a great party man in his day, but he is now dead at the top. Ths Sher- man silver law was the first public evil dence of this. Later it has been more manifest.
 The old man dreams at his desk.
 Only las. winter he dictated an inter- view to a correspondent of New York paper and then revised 1t. The next
 
 pressed such opinions and had never seen the corre spondent; but when faced and shcWn his own manuscript he replied: 'Yes. I did write thait, but had forgot ten it'
 The old man may get his cctintry into trouble yet. However, Judge Day watches him clos.ly and may prevent any further bad errors.
 In the meantime Hanna has put on tap in Ohio that unopened barrel of cam paign money lef. over from last years national campaign.
 Did jyou know Hanna collected $14000,- 900 and spent only $12, 100000 of it. If he puts the remaining two million in Ohio this fall the campaign for the legislature will be hNt one.
 John R. Mclean has quite a barrel of his own, ard he we'll knows how to use it to advantage.
 You might keep your eye on John Mo- Lean.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
What Do They Want?

Several newspapers in Alabama have worked themselves into a feverish state of excitement oyer The -Herald's sug- gestion shat, in this quiet off-year, it would be a. good time for the democrats to get together and harmonize.
 We'll, gentlemen, what do you want? Do you prefer faetional strife and tur- moil and the prospect of defeat to an or ganized effort to solidify our best people and keep Alabama under democratic rule?
 But. some or our contemporaries com plain that we have not given the details of the particular line on which we would hanmonize the party.
 We do not propose to usurp the author ity which rightfully belongs 10 the con- ventions of the party, and we do not be- Tieve that 1t is n cessary ito map out the programme for the partys future action aq this early day.
 The important thing to do is to get everybody in a good humor before we set- tile down to business. When the different factions come to the conclusion that Ii would be a good thing to come to an agreement and get in the mood to make 0 few reasonab ble concessions on every side, then everything swill be ripe for harmony
 The Age-Herald is neither foolish nor obstinate enough to pose in the character of a mess =nger of peace, and at the same time begin its delicate mission with an assumption of superior wisdom, and with the evident determination to have it's own way or raise a row. We do not claim that political orthodoxy is our doxy and thllt heterodoxy is the other fellows doxy.
 When we appeal to democrats to ad- just their differences and harmonize they know that we want to see them rsmain loyal to the cardinal principles of de- mocnacy which have been deliberately and soiemnly formulated in the councils of the party. All that we have the right to change and modify is simply a matter of expediency and detail. If the party sticks to it's principles, pulls together, and selects trustworthy leaders, it will be perfectly safe to allow it some lib- erty of action In choosing the methods by which it hopes to win an honorable and glorious victory oyer the enemy.
 Let us agree upon harmony first, nnd discuss details later. a
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
A Clever w ord.

The best and most interesting paper published on Alabama soil in many years was the Birmingham Age-Herald of last Sunday. The news was 6resh the selec- tfons good, they showed that new blood had been instilled into the old paper. and even the advertisements bore a fresh ness that was almost inspiring. It is truly gratifying to know that we are to have first-class daily paper In the Magic City and if MT Barrett can keep it up to it's present. high standard he will surely win the approval of all loyal Ala bamians.-A1oulten Advertiser.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
How Is This :?
your money.

How can the people expect this to be a magistrate goes on 6 pilgrimage ito the tomb of old John Brown? President Mc- Kinley is a man of sense and he knows that John Brown started a servile insur- caused the butchery of great number of innocent men, women and children by their brutal slaves. Brown organized this uprising in a time of profound peace. outlaw of tine blaokest and most danger ous stamp, as his Kansas record shows. It was to honor the memory of such a public enemy that the president visited his tcmb :he other day.
 This is bad lesson for the rising gen. eration. The boys will get the idea from it that they can organize a gang of cut threats and robbers and Devy war against a state CT a community, and yet pose as heroes, and be glorified by presidents and statesmen after their death. If Brown was such a hero in the eyes of those high in authority, why not allow the anarch- ists more liberty. and why use the power of the government against the strikers in West virginia?
 Mr. Mckinley has made bad break in the John Brown matter. He has thoughtiessly indorsed the worst form of lawlessness. but 1t is to be hoped that he
 
 not mean 1t. and will not do 1t again. He
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
The Book Trusts.

Governor Atkinson, of Georgia, under took the biggest job of his life when he announced his intention to tackle the book trust, and take steps to secure cheaper school books for his people.
 The book trusts have millions of capi- tai. They employ the best writers, and this perfect equipment enables them to turn out handsome and substantial books at comparatively low prices. Their books can be sold cheaper than small publish- ing houses could afford to sell them.
 If the state of Georgia should fight the book trust and publish it's own school books there would be very pretty rum pus in a short time. The agents of the trust would put in their work, and the teachers, school authorities and people generally would complain that their home publications of the trust. Then, there would always be danger that the poi- ticians would control the publication of the states school books. They would see that their friends were employed to write the books, print, circulate and teach from them in the schools.
 The main trouble is not with the book trusts. It is with the incompetent school authorities who change books too often, use too much money in the schools, and needlessly increase the expense of edu- ca ding the neonle's children This iS the evil which needs reforming.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Reflections of a Bachelor

All things come ito those who don't wall. Probably the old man killed the fa.ted calf in a moment of pique.
 You can always find out the most there is in man by kicking his dog.
 In order Ito know woman fully a man must not be married to her over a week.
 Very few men can refuse a girl when she proposes to them, without feeling mean about it.
 Am original man is one who can see 0 mosquflo on a girls neck without think ing he has got to get off a joke.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Her Conclusion

From the Cleveland Leader.
 "There's one thing, however, that can't quite understand" said the Rev. MT. Choker. .'What's tha,t?" Mrs. Van Scadds in- quired.
 'Why, it is this: Every time get back 10 my church after being away upon a vacation the members of the congregation seem to be better even Ithan they were before I left"
 "WeH," the thoughsless lady said, I suppose it is only natural that the rest should benefit them as we'll as you"
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
THIS SETTLES IT.
BALL.

The following has been handed in' by a paid up subscriber: Ever'body happy now Smallpox on tn wing Skert it out O Birminghafrl-
 Darn the tarnad thing. Now the sudden doctor,
 With his vaccinatin' tricks, An policeman body guard
 Can carry in ther sticks. Stop your cussed kickin'-. Business on the boom You fellers what's been growlin'- Sing another tune. Ever'body lfoi,py now
 See It in the eye Mr Smallpox paclxin' up, se To tell us all goodbye.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

From the Indianapolis Journal
 What caused the ezItrangement be- tween Billsaps and his wife, do you know?"
 T think their becoming strangers was the result of gelJing too we'll acquaint- cd
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

Moses P. Handy, the new commissioner of the Paris exposition will exhibit to the French people the most superb set of whiskers ever taken across the At lantic,
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
In the Market

"I have called remarked the aldernaut affafbly, "to make sure that you are go- ing to quote me right in the morning"
 Its too latte to make any oorrectionS now,'' answered the editor. '~rhe marked raR9a has enne Gp pyans''
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

The redee1ning feature of Secretary Sherman's falling intellect lies in the fact that he is a much better American than he was before he showed signs of being "dopey"
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

The foolish man who wrote a letter of inquiry to the governor in Montgomery a day or two since upon the subject of news did not know it was loaded.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

Cyclones in Kansas this year have been so few that at no time has the historic beard of William Alfred Peffer been in the least disturbed. F
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
His Works

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Wallace-I want ito show a copy of my works.
 Ferry--I didn't know you had ever pub lished anything.
 ''Wlho said anything about publishing anything? | had am x-ray picture taken" From tfhe Detroit Journal.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

There are some people down at Mont gomery who know by this time that going up against Governor Johnston is not unlike shaking hands with a buzz
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

In view of the fact that there are more hungry people in New York than ever before known, is an indication that the prosperity wave has not arrived in that city on schedule time.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

Ths purchasing season by the Hanna ites in Ohio began much earlier than was expected.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

It is not the trouble in getting to Klon- dyke but living there after arrival.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

Perhaps the monstary commf son has escaped in the Ardree balloon.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

The chances are that David Bsnnatt HIM is getting cold feet at Wolfert's Boost.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

will have to do something to eounteract the effect of his biunder. or treason will become popular in eertaln auarters.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

If Roger Q. Mills should be defeated for reelection to the senate there will at least be one evidence of returning pros- perity in Texas.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

Hanna but s25 to buy the Ohio pOpuast state convention.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

Charles E. Waller may be said to be in close proximity to either precipice or balloon.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

Talk about there being prosperity in ing into consideration that it cost Mark
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Reverse Action

Secretary Sherman will next about talk himself out of the cabinet.
Evening star., 1897-05-01
L~A<A
JULES BIsrER, Berlin.)
Turning 1t Round.


Edward Everett Hale In Christian Register.
1 should like to ask some lady who Is
confronted by the domestic service prob
lem what would happen to her IL she
should drop down from a balloon in Treb-
izoDd tomorrow morning, WITH two dough-
nuts In her pocket and a bit Of cheese,
and with nothing else to eat. / should
like to ask how she would regard some
princess of Trebizond, who stepped out
of door, and said to her by signs, my
dear American friend, If you will come
into my house and wash my children and
put on their clothes In the morning and
take them off at night, and If you will
wash the tea things for me, I will teach
you to speak the Armenian language, and
will give you a comfortable home" Be
frank, madam. and say. would not You
regard this person as a sort of angel Of
God. and would not you know that the
Christian religion had had something to do
with her training? In point of fact. she
would be doing unto you as she would be
glad to have you do unto her. Now, as it
would say in Phaedrus. you have to turn
this little parable round the other way.
Here Is this Identical Armenian woman.
She is on the sea at this moment. and very
seesick. She will land iE Be ston within
ten days. Is 1t not In you to say to her:
My dear sister. you cannot understand a
word say In this language; but all the
same Will take you into my house for
the Eext six months. I will teach you the
Ell glish language: and you shall take care
OF Maud and Frederick and Polly and Dol
ly, and you shall wash up the table things.
and. IN general. make yourself of use in
the family. while I am teaching Won En-
2lish. And next May you will be able to
stand on your feet in this world"
Evening star., 1897-05-01
HIS MAIDEN VOTE.

1t Was an Important Occasion. but He
Did Not Grasp 1t TriumphnntIy.
From the Chicago News.
1t was his maiden vote, and he felt that
the event was one Of sufficient Importance
to warrant mention in the columns of the
daily press. For weeks beforehand he
studied the merits of the several candi-
| dates, and decided upon his choice a dozen
times, and as often changed his mind 1t
| did seem pity that all had so many good
traits, and yet no one possessed them
alone.
In addition to reading all the daily pa
pers and campaign literature that came
his way, the young man attended political
meetings and shouted until he developed
some throat trouble. He marched in pro-
cessions for each and every candidate and
| even rode In band wagon-in fact, he left
nothing undone to learn which man was
the best to cast that all-important vote
| for.
The day before election he felt as mixed
up as ever, and finally appealed to his
father election morning.
Il say, dad. he began. as his father was
leaving the breakfast table. who ought I
to vote for?'
vote the ticket your convictions tell
you Is the best" his father replied. catch
ing up his hat and starting for the door.
but, dad, tell me. I'm dead sure can't
| tell which mans the best. They all claim
be 0. k
His father paused with his hand on the
| doorknob as he said angrily:
when kid gets old enough to vote he
ought to have enough sense to know which
man he wants to cast his ballot for A
mistake was made in your case. You
| oughtn't to be of age until you're thirty
and he slammed the door angrily
The young mans mother scolded him
for making his father angry; his sister
said that it was just like a boy anyway.
while his maiden aunt with advanced no.
tions cried Indignantly, pointing her skinny
forefinger at him:,
vote and am denied the privilege
By this time the young man discovered
that he would receive no assistance from
his home circle SO he sauntered toward
the polling place and hung about for over
an hour before he ventured in. To his sur
prise he was allowed to pass unchallenged,
and as he took up pencil and a ticket he
American nation,
When he finally emerged his face was
flushed, but wore triumphant expression
and all day long he moved like one who
had discharged a serious duty.
We'll. did you get that vote cast?'
articulate answer, the young mans mouth
''Who did you vote for?" his father re-
peated. looking interested.
Who did, you vote forr' asked his
Yes. who did your his father repeated.
The young man pushed back his plate
and beamed on the assembled family a. he
replied: :
"Weli. all the candidates seened so good
that marked them ALL" :
Evening star., 1897-05-01

wool material. generally made up over diff
ferent colored Innings. which then brings
out the watered effect. Nuns yelling is
received as an old friend; 1t now comes
with hemstitched border, and will be
much used for youEg ladies' toilets. Irish
poplin finds rival in Liberty poplin, which
Is lighter and mere lustrous than the first
named. Heavy silks will be banished dur
ing the warm season, and all will tend to
soft. clingiEg and draped effects. Soft
surans and foulards will be worn, and
designs are printed instead Of warped.
Polka-dot.;. familiar to all. are shown on
silks and wooiens. Laces have never been
so much used as now. Some handsome
dresses are entirely made of this becoming
material. Others of silk, have deep
founces Of lace trimming the skirt. while
the bodice has rows OF narrower lace as q
front or covering part of the front. and
sometimes the entire bodice. Even the
plainness Of tailor-made gowns Is relieved
by lace jabots and cuffs. Lace is also law
ishly used In trimming hats, and 1t makes
most becoming collarettes and high neck
wear. 1t seems 1s If we were transported
back to the fifteenth or sixteenth centuries
when we see the high ruffs and Medici
collars gaining In favor, as they do, and
more and lends stately dignity to the
poise Of the neck and shoulders than these
dainty feminine conceits. An odd and
pretty collarette is of black mousseline de
sole. accordion -pleated. and has tiny white
ostrich tips strewn all over 1t and bows of
satin ribbon at the back Black and white
continues to be stylish and striking. as
well as dignifed. Picture hats in black
and white are very becoming to young
faces. Red survives the winter. as does
purple. A stylish wide-brimmed red straw
sailor hat has a full ruche Of red mousse
line de sole encircling the crown, upon
which are placed six black Mercury wings
bunch cf red geraniums is fitted under
the brim at the back with q small how of
black velvet ribbon.