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The age-herald., 1898-09-24
BIRMINGHAM AHEAD

From the Bessemer Herald-Journai.
 The peace jubilee at Birmingham will be held some time in November. This will be a grand thing for that city. It will draw many thousands of visitors from all parts of the south. We congratulate our neigh bor town and her public spirited men upon their enterprise. Birmingham is far ahead of any city in the south along this line.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
Ft. Payne's Prosperity

From the Fort Payne Journal.
 The clouds are rifting and each day brings Fort Payne nearer prosperity. It would in- deed make us happy>-to see this beautiful town once again assume its rightful posi- ton in the front ranks of industrial devel opment. The day is fast approaching when it will do this True it takes time for this to be accomplished but things are rapidly assuming a substantial and encouraging aspect. Old industries are b~ng trimmed up, getting ready to start; new industries are being organized and equipped. Every thing points to a revival, and God grant that it may be so
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
From the Providence Journal.

From the Providence Journal.
 Many southern heart, still responsive to appeals from the old days of desperate struggle and failing hopes, will be touched by the death of "the Daughter of the Con- federacy." Indeed, the people of every sec- ton have felt an almost tender interest, at least in later years, in this bright and charming young woman, who was born un- der the most unhappy conditions to a life that was to be under darker shadows than most of us have to endure; and there will be general and genuine regret at the early demise of one who eXemplified in a quiet way much that is best, in mind and man. ner in American womanhood. Her life was short and rather sad, but it was long enough to give her pleasure that every American feels in seeing thoroughly re- united at last the nation that was torn and bleeding with civil discord when she came into the world.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
The Glorious old Man
Tort Payne Journal.

From the Fort Payne Journal.
 Governor Johnston is credited with the laudable desire to go to the United States senate, and Governor Johnston stands mighty close to the people. General Joe Wheeler is accused of like ambition and everybody in Alabama loves General Wheeler as brother. But there stands that glorious old senator John T. Morgan. and the people of Alabama cannot afford to turn him down. Wait awhile. boys, till Morgan says the word.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
A GOOD SERMON

From the Boston Herald.
 "Young man." said a New York poice magistrate to a soldier on a furlough who was brought into court charged with in toxication, never again get drunk in the uniform of a soldier. You disgrace your country, your regiment and yourself. Now go home and remember what have said. That's a good sermon in a small space and it is a very timely utterance just now.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
The Two Joes

From the Centre News.
 John Burnett and Joe Wheeler are both bantams in physique, but, come to think of it, they would make pair of fine haired roosters'' in congress. From neigh boring districts, both Alabamans, demo- crats and Americans-Joe and John, John and Joe.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
WINNIE DAVIS

From the Boston Transcript.
 That the bitterness between the north and south has almost passed away Is evidenced by the comments called forth by the death of "Winnie" Davis. Nothing but kind and sympathetic words are anywhere heard. And yet she was the daughter of the at one time worst-hated man in the secession host It is no longer thought necessary to speak unkindly even of Jefferson Davis
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
SOMETHING WRONG

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 Something must be wrong when the prl- yates of the volunteer regiments are trying so hard to get out of the army while their officers are trying so hard to stay in.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
BETTER SCHOOLS WANTED

Frem the Lafayette Sun.
 If the next legislature does nothing else, 1t should give the public schools of the state some aid. Something is needed some where and somehow, and we are in favor of our legislature doing something.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
Day of Peagantry and Big Guns om the Talladega Home.

From the Talladega Home.
 November 20 is the date set for the great Peace Jubilee at Birmingham, deferred from October in order that President Me Kiney may be there. If you have the sous to spare prepare to shed them. Take in the jubilee. It will be day of pageantry, big guns, and, we trust, a sprinkling of pa triotiSm.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

The Duke of Tetuan has a great deal of hlndsight of a very superior ualitqy. He says Spain should have sold Cuba to the United States for good round sum-
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
WITH THE STATE PAPERS.
The "Good old Way"

From the Anniston Hot Blast.
 The Moulton Advertiser says that Wheel CT was nominated for congress by the pri- mary system, the good old way The Hot Blast hopes that the next legislatulv will gives us the means to nominate all our can didates in the 'good old way"
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

Mayor Harrison says a barbecue for the many is better than a costly dinner for the few, and his advice is to prevail in the councils of the Chicago jubilee.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

The Hon. Wharton Barker announces his intention of fighting to the bitter end. Con- promisers and fusionists need not apply. He has enlisted for the war.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

The Galveston News says the man behind the mule is the chief hope now. But the man wno was behind the gun may be the man who is now behind the mule.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

Admiral Sampson should throw off the leisure habit, and proceed to explain to MT.
 Ramon Blanco the inwardness of the word ''immediatey."
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

The American commission in Havana pays Si 400 a week rental, and is preparing to spend a comfortable winter. Manana is their motto.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

Three great peace jubilees are to be held at Birmingham in the south, Philadel- phia in the east, and Chicago in the west The flrst-named promises to be in some re- spects the most interesting of the three.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

President Mckinley Is preparing for the task of messag writing by calling for early reports from the heads of departments.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

Gum Coates, who is running for represen- tative in Tennessee, should secure the ser vices of Colonel Frank Satan during the campaign.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

General Jackson, of Tennessee, declines to assist in the preparation of an admins- traitor campaign document.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
a.sa - 4 THE PROSPERITY OF ALABAMA

From the New Orleans States.
 We join in the elation of the good peo- pie of Alabama over the assurance of the investment of large amount of northern
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

Uncle Sam still receives the biggest butch CTS bill in the country.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

General Toral is becoming accustomed to warm receptions.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

At the Chicago peace jubilee 5000 children are to sing a song of victory
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

The inspection of the hospitals should have occurred while the patients were liv- ing.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

Mary Ellen has joined the spooking spirit ualsts
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

Crete is a ful-hedged Cuba. and some humane power should gather 1t in.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

From the Waycross (Ga.) Herald
 Having increased our family by the ao- dition of another girl, we are desirous or increasing our list. Now is the time to sup scribe
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

Agulnaldos regiments on dress parade simply take the cake.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

The globe trotters are hastening to the eruption that vesuvius is just now guilty of
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

Grand Sire Pinkerton is not the crook king.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
AN EDITORS EARNEST APPEAL

The vesuvian stomach has turned at last
The age-herald., 1898-09-24
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

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The age-herald., 1898-09-24

As rule, the more man has to say about women the more he doesn't really know about them.
The age-herald., 1898-09-24

When a young man is sowing his wild oats he always hopes that something will happen to destroy the crop.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
THE FIGHT FOR THE RIVERS.

1 N the rush of other things we must not overloo,
 the fact that California has an important issue at
 stake in the various bills that have been intro duced into Congress making provision for the inn provement ot the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The proposed improvements will affect either directly indirectly almost every industry of the State to greater less degree and the strug- gle to obtain them ought therefore to be shared by all who have the means the energy or the influence to help in the contest.
 We must not leave our delegates in Congress to make the fight alone This Congress- is going to practice economy. There is heavy deficiency, left over from the Democratic regime, to be made up in the treasury, and although the Dngley tariff now promises to yield ample revenues for carving on the Government and internal improvements, there will pc serious objections to undertaking any new work until the deficiency has been strengthened out and the ample revenue is at hand as we'll as in sight
 Under these conditions the task of obtaining the appropriations needed for rivers will be diff cult one. Comparatively few Eastern Congressmen understand the importance of the work A yeritable campaign of education will have to be carried on to convince them of the great benefits that will accrue from prompt completion of the desired improve ments. That campaign should be undertaken and maintained by virtually the whole people of Cali fornla, for Ii lett solely to delegates in Congress the Congressmen from other States will conclude it IS not matter of much public interest nor of great public concern since the people at large and indus trial and commercial organizations are not showing any ardor or energy in promoting it.
 California has failed to obtain her due share of appropriations for public improvements because she has had double handicap at Washington In the first place she has changed her Congressmen too often, and has lacked in the Capitol the service of experienced men with large circle of friends among the members of both houses. In the second place she has never backed up her Congressmen with dele gations from home as Eastern Congressmen are backed.
 When anything is wanted from the Government for Boston, New York or Chicago host of infuen- tia men from chambers of commerce boards of trade and labor organizations in those cities 20 to Washington and urge favorable consideration of their claims Thus with experienced Congressmen. strongly backed by forces at home the Fastener wins appropriations for works of comparatively little importance while California loses in issues of great moment
 We must overcome these handicaps so far as we and the contest for river improvement is good opportunity to make the effort All the political energies of California should be exerted to win and exerted promptly.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
THE FAIR AND THE KLoNDIKERS.

addition to its general interest as an exposition
 of mines and mining throughout the Pacific
 Coast, the fair now open at Mechanics Pavilion will be Of special value all who are preparing to enter the Yukon country as miners or in any busi- ness whatever. In other place can be seen such collection of articles and supplies of all kinds adapted for the climate of Alaska and this in itself would make the fair notable even if it lacked all other exhibits and attractions.
 Alaska is so completely unknown to the general public that mere verbal descriptions convey but a vague idea of what is needed by those who intend to enter its gold fields and remain there during a winter Only by object lessons the intending prospector learn accurately what he needs and what will be best suited for his comfort and his industry. In this respect, therefore, the opening of the mining fair is most timely and opportune. IL supplies real need of producers and consumers It will money and prove profitable to every intending visitor to Alaska who attentively studies the exhibits and posts himself the quantity and quality of supplies he will require and on the place where he can obtain chem the best terms and in best condition.
 Public attention, however, should not confne itself 10 the exhibit of Alaskan goods, nor make that the chief object of study Despite the excitement the rich discoveries of gold in the frozen north there for believing that California re- mains the best mining country on the globe. Here,
 
 capital in mining enterprises on a large scale. In this State the production of gold has ceased to be speculation and has become legitimate industry. Never California mining investments safer than at this time, and better inducements of fered to of wealth and enterprise to engage in them.
 San Francisco safely invite visitors from all parts of the Union to this fair, being we'll assured that all will find in it either entertainment instruc- ton sufficient to repay them for the visit No other exhibition of the year compare with in attrac- tveness in value to the business of the time. To those who going to undertake the Alaskan ad- venture it is simply invaluable, while to capitalists who seeking safe investments in mining enter prises 1t exhibits in a competer form than ever be- fore the vast mineral of the Golden West and the thousand appliances of science and mechan ism by which the most rebelous are made to yield up their treasures of the yellow metal
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
PREVALENCE OF CANT.

E AST thy burden on the Lord; he will sustain thee
 So quotes the Clark woman, creature whose life has been exposed by process of law who is vile degraded humanity has learned to be, who while parading as one sanctifed has been living in unspeakabe shamelessness, and who being caught clings to the canting phrases she had committed memory. It this particular phase of inamy which is irritating the intelligence The openly wicked may be guarded against As protection there is the police. The decently and frankly wanton may be reasoned with and perhaps brought to correct views of existence and proper methods of living But what shall be done with the immeasurable moral outcast who, while being all that is despicabe and foul yet mouths praises for having been rescued from the paths of sin? The Mrs. Clarks and their kind con- stitute problem for the solution of which nothing has been evolved from human experience
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION.

n evening contemporary which usually takes / \ the railroad side of every public question de- clares that we were mistaken in saying the Railroad Commission possesses legislative executive and judicial functions, and us to the constitu- ton for proof that the commission is compelled to enforce its decrees through the medium of the courts" The phrase quoted used in section 22 of article XII of the constitution in connection with the judicial powers of the commission. It has nothing to do with the framing of passenger or freight schedules with their enforcement
 The argument of the article reviewed by our con temporary did not relate the side issue which it has discussed but 1t directed the fact that the Railroad Commission is a failure and ought to be abolished We did not advocate wiping the commis- sion from the statute books entirely because the principle upon which it is founded contains germ of public utility. Besides abolish it entirely would return the power to regulate railroad abuses to the Legislature, where 1t for many years a source of a great deal of political corruption It was and is our idea that if the present body were converted into railroad court and kept always open for the hearing and determination, according to the rules of law, ot complaints against railroad corporations, it would in the course of time render the State great deal of valuable service In some of the States judi cial processes have resulted only in the correc ton of railroad abuses, but in the virtual regulation of fares and freights.
 NOt"ltHStdIiulIg the opinlon Of our contemporary that t would be inadvisable to remodel the Rail- road Commission, think that body is no longer of any use It is true the courts have not denied 1t the jurisdiction to and enforce schedules of freghts and fares, but they have qualified its powers in such way as to effectually clip its wings The courts have held that the commission must allow q railroad reasonable of interest on its invest ment before reducing its charges. This means that 1t must allow dividend. Practically therefore the power to regulate is curtaed for there is scarcely railroad corporation in the country that is paving dividends on its watered capital Some of them do not even pay interest their bonded indebtedness
 We can understand why the Southern Pacific does not want the Railroad Commission abolished It's elimination would restore the power to regulate its charges to the Legislature and that body every two years would levy blackmail upon it. As we recall the history of the commission it was established mainly because the Legislature had proved recreant to its trust Tn railroad matters But why the ton objects to the establishment of railroad court such aswe have suggesteds not so clear Is it possible that the corporation does judicial tribunal to pass upon its acts-to deal to it justice as justice IS dealt out to ordinary people? Will our contemporary answer this question?
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
THE CELLO.

When late I heard the trembling cello play In every face I saw sad memories That from dark secret chambers where they lay
 Rose. and looked forth from melancholy eyes. So every mournful thought found there a tone To match despondence; sorrow knew its mate Ill fortune sighed. and mute despair made moan; And one deep chord gave answer, Late too late" Then ceased the quivering strain, and swift returned Unto its depth the secret of each heart: Each face took on it's mask, where lately burned spirit charmed to sight by music's art; But unto one who caught that inner flame No face of all can ever seem the same.
 The February Century.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Women and cats are alike, because they both have soulful eyes.
 Femininity is the ability to speak feel ingly on any subject at all.
 A girl never takes much stock in a game that hasn't got some queer way of dressing for.
 The average man will stay up two hours later because he knows he has to fix the furnace before he goes to bed.
 The women can never have a very good time after they have got up a club, be- cause they are always wondering why the men laugh so at 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
WALES AS A MODEL.

| ] daunt divorce case and the baccarat scandal, I the Prince of Wales, according to his latest bographer. possesses many of the attributes of a good citizen, and since he sets the fashion for so many Americans of means and manners, it will be well to direct attention to some of these good quail ties in the hope that he may be initiated in them as well in others not excellent so serviceable to the general welfare
 To begin with, the Prince is strict supporter of home industries He does not go abroad for any thing made at home, patronize foreign chants when home merchants keep the same goods. He carries this principle to the degree of purchasing all the supplies for his Sandringham home from the shopkeepers of that town instead of sending to London for them, making 1t an absolute rule, we are told that all orders about Sandringham shall be given to residents of the place in preference ploying or bringing in outsiders.
 Secondly, the Prince pays his way. He accepts no free passes from either railroads or theaters His travelling expenses heavy. He has to go up and down the country, laying foundation stones opening public buildings patronizng charity bazaars and at tending festivals and ceremonials of kind or an- other almost continually. On all occasions how ever, he pays his way and accepts nothing in the way of expenses either from the railways over which he rides from the committees that have in- vited his presence.
 Again, the Prince pays his taxes and pays them promptly without seeking a reduction. His resi- dence in London IS not exempt royal palace, but is assessed private house, and he pays his parish taxes of $5ooo year like good citizen and never attends meetings or signs remonstrances of protest against local tax rates.
 The Prince, moreover observes the Sabbath day and respects his mother. Once while in Paris he invited by the President of the republic to at tend grand race at Longchamps on Sunday It to be occasion of state and all the digni- taries of the capital to be present The Prince desired to go out of courtesy to his hosts and the French people, on the principle that when one is ill Paris he should do as the Parisians do He did not venture, however to act his own judgment, but sent telegram to London and asked his good old royal mother what he should do She told him to go to church, and he went to church
 As supporter of home industry patron of local merchants, employer of neighborhood labor; as citizen who pays his taxes and does not beg free passes grown. who follows the advice of his mother, the Prince is fairly good model for the American millionaire We regret to say however, it is not in these things that he is followed His biographer tells it is in the matter of dress that the Prince sets the fashion, especially in America where every tri1ing change in his costume is i'm medatey reported and initiated" It avails little to be model if ones clothes and oibles are copied l all the world and ones virtues are left ur- noted save by the villagers of Sandringham
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
ANU EASEMENTS

Baldwin" The Girl From Paris Calorna-"Courted Into Court" Alcazar-"The Arabian Nights Moroscos-"Broher for Brother Tvoli-"Brian Boru"
 Orpheum-Vaudevfle Bush-Thaia Company Macdonough Oakland" From Mexico" Friday. February
 Olympia Mason and Eddy streets.-Kirchners Ladies Orchestra
 The Chutes-Chiquta and Vaudeville Mechanics Fair and Klondike Exposition, Lybeck Cycle Skating RInk-Optcal Illusions Metropolitan Hall-Concert Thursday evening. Coursng-ngleside Coursing Park, at l050 A. NJ. Pacific Jockey Club Inglesde Racetrack
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30

Senator Lindsay of Kentucky is not embarrassed by any doubt as to the his constituents desire him to pursue. The unanimy and force with which they direct him to resign is clear relieve his mind of any uncertainty, albeit 1t may leave it bur dened with various other things almost as dscom- forting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30

Policeman Gardiner who has just been sworn in. IS son of the man recently killed by an officer who labored under the impression that he was shoot;np at burglar. It is almost safe predict that Gar diner will cultivate the habit of shooting until he has definite idea as to the way his gun is no;nted
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
BLASTS FROM RAMS HORN.

The sweetest flower of the gospel is charity.
 A poor picture is not helped by being put in a good light.
 In religious controversy ferocity Is not the only sign of fidelity.
 For a certain class of minds, inhdel1ty is the hallmark of genius.
 He who casts stones at others makes or himself a target for their return
 The confession of past folly may De only the profession of present wisdom. He who always complains of the clouds receives little of life's sunshine, and de- serves less.
 reveal n mans thought, there will be g. radical change in thinking.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30

As to the changes contemplated at the pound, it may be said in general terms that they will not be satisfactory Nothing will be recognized as approach ing state of perfection at that institution until ef- fective provision has been made for the impoundnp of few Supervisors