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The age-herald., 1897-12-29
The Vanderbilt Girls.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 Dr. Seward Webb is gclng about his senate aspirations in a sensible way. He hopes to succeed Mr. Proctor on March 4, 1899, and has Iearned by residence of several years in Vermont that the nearest way to political prominence is down the throats lcf the Green Mountain boys. His barn festivities have been eX- ceeded only by the coon dance in Mrs. w. E. D. Etokers Kentucky stable.
 The Vanderbilt girls have made com pIaisant and even indulgent wives. Mrs. Shepard let Elliott toy with the Mail and Express to his hearts content, publish texts at the masthead and operate a stage line in Fifth avenue, except on Sundays. Mrs. Ham Twombly never said a wcrd of protest when her eIIuatic hubby buided, destroyed rebuilded and re- destroyed that famous New Jersey castle, and established an unpopu- lar, high-priced milk route at Morris town. Mrs. Webb has allowed the doctor to own private cars and drive private en- gines, breed hackneys, exhibit at horse shows build country seats ga.lcIe and preserve the Adirondacks-or, to be ex- understand me-obtain or acquire pre- serves in the Adirondacks to the extent of millions of acres Cf what ought to be public domain drive the costliest 6ourIin- hands and costIuct railroads to sell at a profit to Brother Cornelius, etc., entertain a whole county at Christmas festivities and run fer the United States senate. I guess William D. Sloane is about the most useful Sonin-law of William H. Vanderbilt. His wife has never inter fered with his carpet business.
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The TuskaIOosa Convention.

Birmingham sends splendid delega- tion of clear-headed business men to Tuscaloosa today. They go there to ask from congress appropriate tions that will open the rich mineral deposits of Ala bama to the world. They go there to ask congress to enable the people of Alabama to enlarge the trade of the country in very important directions. In the eleven completed months of the present year Great Britain exported coal to the amount of 3412204s tons-six times the present output of Alabama mines. It is safe to say that five million tons of the English exports in the eleven months were sent to Mexico, Central America, mingham's delegates go to Tuscaloosa to ask congress through a comparatively small outlay to put an end to such ex- ports by the substitution of Alabama the Gulf of Mexico. It is a choice be- tween Alabama ccal and British coal Congress will decide.
 And so it is the matter of Alabama ores. If the products of those ores can have the advantage of waterway ra tes there is scarcely a country in the world that they Will not be carried into. It should never be forgotten that every cot ton ship is ready to take proportion of such freights at low rates. Add to this advantage waterway from Ala banra's commercial metropolis to the sea, and the state, and the south, and the whole country for that matter, will become the richer and more prosperous. Unlock, in other words natures wealth hidden in these Alabama hills. Give the people who assist in paying pensions and in improving other rivers. a chance to place their resources in the worlds mar kets at the lowest possible prices
The age-herald., 1897-12-29
The Ohio Menagerie.

Col. A. l.. Conger who was chairman of the republican, state central commit tee of Ohio, many years, writes to the Washington Post correcting some recent statements of Gen. GroSvenor. He shows that MT. Mark Hanna has been a chronic bolter-that he borlted MT. F'oraker for governor in 1889, and that he also bolted MT. Foster for senator. The closing paragraph of the letter of this veteran republican politician are we'll worth re- printing. He says:
 Garfield said on the ffcor of the house that the people were entitled to compe- tition, and John Sherman said in pub Ike interview recently that the people were entitled to competition in all branches of industry and trade. but MT. Hanna now seeks to reverse the judg- ment of these great republicans and force upon the party system by which, as Mir Blaine said, "Protecticm is appor- tioned out in accordance with the amount of money certain industries will pay into the campaign fund.-" When Hannaism prevails then republicans will cease to exist
 I submit that the approval of Hanna ism by the Ohio Legislature means the destruction of the republican parity. In every state in the union repuDHcanS are down on Hannaisln, and wIcase blow cannot be dealt to the republican party than by the approval by our party of such methods.
 If you send Hanna to the senate from Ohio now, the state will go, a hundred thousand demornatic at the next eelction ard we shall na longer be worthy the confidence of the friends of Lincoln Grant. Blaine and Garfield. We cannot do this and then ask that the responsible and strong men of the party should rise up and support it..
 The duties in the Dingley bill are plac- ed so high that the bill itself is an en- tire failure as a revenue mea sure. The bill has only been in force for a few months and the deficit. up to the present time Us about forty-five millions of dol lars-and all this sacrifice Is caused that MT. Hanna may pay his political debts and create a mammoth campaign fund If our party indorses thds we me1tbt politi- cal death
The age-herald., 1897-12-29
Swearing off day is near at hand.
Against Trading Stamps.
thn shinptnn Pnst

From the Washington Post
 'I see that Washington has run out the trading stamp people, following the exam pie of many other cities of the United States in showing the illegality of the gift enterprise" said MT. George w. Vanden- burg, a commercial man of Detroit Mich. last night at the National. Tn Detroit now we have kept hands off so far and let the two opposing trading stamp concerns fight it out among themselves. This they are doing to the queens taste at a rate that forbodes dire results. One trading stamp company came to the city, and was doing a flourishing business. Its suc- cess was so great that another company soon entered the field, and then the war began. The second company began buying up the filled books of the older concern at $4 apiece. The stamp collectors preferred the ready cash to the cheap premiums, and sold their books in stacks. The books were soon offered at cut rates and a large num- Der were sold as low as s2. Just what the company intends doing with all of the op- position books and stamps is not known. In San Francisco strict measures have been taken against the stamp people. and a maximum fine of $5O0 has been fixed for any one attempting to carry on such a business"
The age-herald., 1897-12-29
GARfIElD'S FUNERAL BILL
Is Still Unpaid, and Will Probably Remain
 So.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.

From the Chicago Inter ocean.
 Washington, Dec. H.-Mr. Wllllam h' Speare, a Washington undertaken, says that he has never been paid for the funeral expenses of James A. Garfield, and accord ing to present indications never Will De. All the arrangements for the purlai oI sie murdered president were placed Ill ms charge, he says. He was instructed 10 spare no expense, and he followed lnstruc- tions. The bier on which the remains or Lincoln rested while in the rotunda or the capitol was brought forth from the crypt of the capitol, where it had remained ana was placed in position in the rotunda, frightened and redecorated All the horses in the city were examined, and none were deemed suitable to draw the hearse. Elsht horses were selected in Baltimore and were brougth here at cost of $l5 a day TOT eacL pair The costly trappings were ordered and the finest carriages chosen Ihe pooy was taken to Cleveland where similar scenes were enacted, and finally the re- mains were placed in vault.
 MT. Speare returned to Washington, made out his bill and sent it to the treasury de- partment. Then the question Of who should pay it came up. After years of argument, MT Speare was requested to send an item ized bill to the treasury, which he did. But the treasury auditor could not understand why gloves should cost $250 per pair, and other things in proportion. He asked MT. Speare to scale his account which MT. Speare declined to do. When he arrived in Cleveland Mr Speare found that many things which he needed and which he had been told not to bring with him were not on hand, and he had to send to Washington for $500 $700 in addition in order to pur- chase the necessary materials. The bill for the train, which was included in his ac- count was paid; but the presence of this item in his bill was detrimental to his in- terests. The account was finally rejected, and although he has made repeated efforts to collect it he has never been paid. Since then MT. Speare gave up the funerals of officials almost altogether, on account of his experience in this case
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

some and successful in business. He was then unmarried, but had two sWeethearts. Finally he married, and sweetheart No seemed to be very much overcome. She loved my friend, and his marrying another preyed on her mind. He lived happily for some years. rarely ever coming in contact with his former sweetheart. His wife be- came very ill. The former SWet lheefG feigned a very sweet spirit. She was so persistent that she was allowed to go and nurse the sick wife After she became nurse the wife grew gradually worse. The physician would call at night for his last visit until morning. The patient would be apparently little better. The doctor would feel encouraged and leave more medicine When he would call again in the morning, the patient would be under strange spell He knew she had been given something. but he could not understand what 1t Was
 ''I grew suspicious. One night I stayed at my friends house and watched. When the former sweetheart went to give her hated rival a dose of medicine she was near mirror and I was just across tho room I saw her take little vial from her pocket and put something with the medi- cine. I understood then that my friends wife was being slowly murdered. I made the woman let me administer the medicine, and she was driven from the house.
 'She plead with me- not to expose her. and declared that her insane jealousy prompted the flendish act"
 
 They were country lads celebrating Christmas. They were trying to be real bad" They had full supply of spirits, pistols and cheroots They boarded train for a distant town, where they in- tended to celebrate in great style.
 After boarding the train they amused themselves by shooting out of the windows. In a few moments the "butch" came through the train with an armful of maga- zines Every lad took one to look at with the understanding that if they liked them the "butch" would be paid when he re- turned. He innocently went on through crying his wares The boys tore the leaves of the pamphlets and mutilated them until they could hardly be sold. The butch" returned and not book was bought. He went on back in the smoker" and the boys laughed at what they considered huge joke.
 They had almost forgotten the incident when the irrepressible "butch" returned. This time he had nothing to sell. He sat down with the boys and proposed that he entertain them with a sleight-of-hand per- formance. To do this he asked for $5 bill. One of the boys yanked out a S2 bill the best that could be gotten out of the crowd. He did few tricks, when he announced that he would throw the note out of the window and then find it in the next car. The window was opened. The "butch" made a peculiar pass, and then asked the crowd to follow him into the smoker" He walked several feet ahead and the train was slowing up for & station. He kept gaining ground and when he reached the platform he jumped off and the train pulled on, much to the discomfiture of the country lads on a Christmas celebration bent. It was the "butchers" home, and he got full pay for the mutilated magazines.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29
THINGS HEARD
 -t+s-=AND SEEN

There is one class of poole that come in for the advantages of railroad rates more than any other. This is that class of farm CTS who emigrate to Texas, lost all they carried with them and then ionged for home once more. Home, sweet home"
 During the past few days hundreds Of families have returned from Texas, using the holiday rate tickets It was in small town few days ago that about dozen Of them were huddled together in dingy, cold waiting room. There were more wo- men than men, and the proyerbial 'yaller dog" lay as near the old rickety stove as he could get without endanSering his hair.
 The women were Scantily clad and the men had no overcoats. We wuz all in good shape, plenty of clothes and some money when we left Alabama for Texas year ago." said the old man, as he shvered and extracted from very ordinary looking satchel a big bottle of corn whisky and took a good stiff drink
 "You have saved my life, old man," said a well-dressed stranger sitting near as he reached for the bottle.
 "'Tain't liquor; hits medicine answered the old man, dryly, as he proffered the bot tie with a show that he did not like he idea It was a prohibition town and the well-dressed stranger had hunted high and low to find drink to make him proof against the cold. chilly atmosphere.
 Just from Texas?" said the stranger, with an evident desire to open a conversa- tion.
 Wall, we uns are goin home now. back to old Alabama. The days for making money in Texas has passed. We uns went out thar year ago and we had little then, but the only thing that we brought back we kin call ourn is that thar old val Ter dog Tom" When the old man had made his reply the 'yaler dog" Tom, made a dash at a smaller dog lying uncomfort- ably close to him.
 He's game yit," continued the old man. ''He hsts his tail, but none CT we uns feels that spruce, but old Tom has fared better than us. Our old OK, Jerry, eat prickly pears, he wuz so hungry, and the old brute finally died of starvation. We uns would have been in the same plight eff we hadn't started back home."
 The old man hit his strong whisky while the stranger had sympathetic, yet hu- morous smile. as he said "If you move again will you go to Texas?"
 [ The old man looked furtively at the stranger some moments then replied: | Wal, l should say not. We'uns has got a likely strip O dirt in Alabam and thar we stay"
 q have taken occasion to keep. in measure, a record of the killings where | woman was in the case," said gentleman. l story of a woman with tinge of romance. will not give names, for the affair has never been aired in print. However. it all occurred at Memphis
 q once had a friend, young and hand
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Small Cotton Mills.

with inexhausEble supplies of coal and pure water. Montevallo," says the Weekly News. "is an ideal location for a cotton factory" So it is, and the good people of Montevallo should build one. If they wait until a northern operator is ready to build a mlll in Montevallo, they may wait a long time; and when he comes he will want a bonus or at least home subscription large enough to build a small mill.
 Don't wait. Build a small spinning
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fancied wrong were hung or placed in the pententiary for life the "o.dest and best families would not be made to suffer the odium for which they should not be held responsible. That a reform is needed no one doubts and existing conditions should be remedied whether it is with the "oldest and best families" or any other family.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

If the water works people will begin fur nishing pure and cheaper water the first of the year, much will be forgiven, though nothing forgotten.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

There may be some who will go upon the principle that "another one won't count" and watch the old year out in company with we'll developed jag.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29
Not on His Laurels.
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
 The announcement that Hon. Joseph Wheeler, of Wheeler, is resting on his laurels Is all bosh Hon. Joseph Wheeler doesn't need any rest of this kind. At times Ron Joseph Wheeler, of Wheeler, permits his laurels to rest on himself, and to this fact this erroneous report is doubt less due.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

Blanco seems to be pacificoing Cuba about like Corbett did Ftzsimmons.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

Should Benton MeMilin not connect with the Tennessee senatorship the nation VIII continue to live just the same.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

Only few days more until Richard Cro- ker will ascend the throne.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

The naughty Spaniard would soon become humble if the United States should send squadron of war vessels to cast anchor in Havana harbor.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

Dr. Hale handled the murderers without gloves in his sermon Sunday last, and cast serious reflection on the "oldest and best families"
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

Though Weyer is no longer captain gen. eral of Cuba he keeps his typewriter going through force of habit.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

The Russian bear threatens to become the proyerbial bull in the China shop.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

It is evident Mark Hanna has not sue Ohio.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

If Gov. Bushnell, of Ohio, possesses any backbone he will have use for 1t next week in the Hanna speciality entertainment.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

Too many warships in the same place at the same time may mean a declaration of peace instead of war.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

Thomas Collier Platt will move upon the enemy at Albany next Monday morning early.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29
CURRENT FUN.

Then She Scorned Him.-Niss Coldwater -Is it possible that you believe in the use of spirituous liquors for medicinal pur- poses?
 The Naughty Man-No; whoever told you that wronged me. I don't believe in wasting liquor on people who are too sick to appreciate it.-Cleyeand Leader.
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Now that MT. Singerly will have but his own money to handle, he may be less reck- less.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

To Be Returned.-He-Will you give me a kiss?
 She-No; but will lend you one for just a second.-Baltimore Herald.
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 To Be Returned.-He-Will you give me a kiss?
 She-No: but will lend you one for just a second.-Baltimor Herald.
 Why She Liked Him.-Edith-There is one thing in particular that I like MT. Tactin for. He is so frank, you know. He always tells me of my faults without the least hesitation. That was the agreement I caused him to make.
 Bertha-And you mean to say that you do not get angry with him?
 Edith-Never.
 Bertha-Tell me some of the faults he has found in you
 Edith-Oh, he hasn't found any yet When I ask him to name them he always says that I am faultess.-Boston Tran script.
 Willing to Participate.-TIis Lordship-I 1 am deeply interested in the new gold dis coveres.
 Friend-You don't think of going to the Klondike, do you?
 His Lordship-Oh, no! But I thought of advertising that I should be glad to com municato with any successful miner who might happen to have an unmarried daugh- ter.-Puck.
 Pertinent.-"Ah yes," said the star; q have been married for eight years.''
 "Continuously?" asked the critical one; but the query was deemed unworthy of reply.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
 A Hibernicism.-An Irish tenant observed that it was "a hard thing for man to be turned out of the house which his father built and his grandfather was born in London Tit-Bits.
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Eastern Business office. The Tribune Building, New York City; Western be3ba Inc ness Office, "The Rookery," Chicago 1ts ni 5: s. Beckwith Special Agency Sole Agents Foreign Advertising.
The age-herald., 1897-12-29

Remittances can be made by express, postoffice money order or drafts at current rate of exchange. Address
 THE AGE-HERALD,
 Rirminpham Ala.
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enemies of today are often the Germany.
The herald., 1897-12-10
BACK FROM JAPAN
Brings No News Of tho Missing
Pelican

=
VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. 9.-The
steamer Tacoma from Yokohama brings
no news Of the Pelican. which is IS days
out from Port Townsend for Tien Tsih
with lumber, Shipping men are Of the
opinion that. like the Strathnevis in the
spring Of 1895, the Pelican Is drifting
about the Pacific with her machinery
broken down. The Pelican carried no
passengers. and there was but three
months provision for the crew.
The Tacoma brings the news that an
other protest against the annexation OF
Hawaii has been forwarded by the
Japanese government. The protest is
said to be quite similar to that on the
subject given once before by Count
Okuma.
An actor who travels around the
northern districts of Japan delivering
addresses on Buddhism Is going to stand
for election to the diet as champion of
his faith. having promised his CORE
liginoists to submit bill asking for the
authorization Of Buddhism a sthe ma
tional religion of Japan.
The Russian far eastern squadron Is
now leaving Vladivostock for the south.
The vessels will be divided up for the
winter among Chemulpo. Sandhai, Ma.
gaski, Kobe and Yokohama.
The herald., 1897-12-10

addressed to you TO remind you Of tht
serious importance Of harmony atnohl
those who recognise the necessity oi
eliminating the money question from
politics And establishing stable things
In finance. II. after . careful consider
alton. you believe the main features Of
the plan OF the commissioners to be
sound. you are urged to waive youl
preference for detail and unite In the
great effort to at once wisely dispose OF
the subject ana release the commerce Of
the country from the awful destruction
incident to periodical financial agitation
"Your senators and representatives in
congress will desire to hear from you on
this subject. If you can consistently. do
not fall to write plainly to them your ap-
proval of the plan recommended by the
commissioners"
Circulars of similar purport were also
sent to insurance men and money brok-
ero.
The herald., 1897-12-10
M'CORD OBJECTS
Abandonment of Fort Whipple an Ex-
pensive Error


pensive Error
PHOENIX, Ariz.. Dec. 9.-Gov. Nc
Cord has telegraphed the secretary OF
war protesting against the abandon
ment of Fort Whipple. suggested IN the
last report Of the war department.
"Whipple is now the only military post
in Northern Arizona and is essential,
the governor declares, "to the protection
of half Of the territory, district con-
stantly exposed to deeds Of outlawry
and embracing the reservations OF
thousands of Indians, against whose oc-
casional turbulence nothing but military
force is ever effective. Even now there
is a serious and perhaps dangerous irri-
tation among the Navajos, with or with
out cause. l have ordered an investiga-
ton of the trouble, but 1t Is impossible
to foresee it's extent.
Occasions are constantly arising also
when the military is needed for the pro-
lection of mining and commercial In
terests where the civil authorities are
powerless. AS it happens even the Ma
tional guard is of slight strength In
North Arizona. AS point where troops
can be easily maintained and from
where they can be readily distributed In
times of trouble Whipple is to my mind
the most advantageously placed of any
of the southwestern posts. Its abolish
ment would be an error and costly one
for the government and urge that the
suggestion be withdrawn"