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The age-herald., 1898-01-18

low figures. but they insist that no bill at all be reported at the long session. Let 1t go. they say. to the short session. In other words they want some chance next fall to maintain the promises they made con- cernlng the Dingley bill. Give us, they say, some chance to reduce the deficit it has already piled up nearly fifty millions of dollars A very determined fight will be made against this proposition to postpone action one year, and it is not believed great government will be induced to with hold needful appropriations in order to meet the campaign desires of a few members of congress.
 The Tombigbee and Warrior improve ments would not ordinarily be tied up in the river and harbor bill. because they are improvements that have been determined and settled, for which appropriations are annually made. Such appropriations are usually carried in the sundry civil bill, and the republican bosses have not as yet as- sailed that bill.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
The Good Roads Convention.

The Anniston Hot Blast has done yeo- mans service in the movement that will culminate in a convention in its city on the 17th and 18th days of next month. Gov. Johnston is to be present at the conven- tion, and nearly every county will be repre- scented. The railroads are very wisely CO., operating to secure the attendance of rep resentative men from every section of the state. The Hot Blast has fought valiantly for good roads, and the convention will cer- tainly be made up of earnest and infiuen- tial and patriotic citizens.
 It is well that it will be so constituted, for there are complex questions to be consider ed. "It is easy to say Let there be good roads," but it is not nearly so easy to say how they shall be secured. Many think that the labor of the short term convcts should be utilized; but it may be that such labor-none too good at the best-would prove expensive on account of the cost of guards, transportation, camps and the like. Such convicts could certainly be employed to good advantage in the streets of the COuntIy tOWD, WHetler they Couiu pC Oii the country roads or not
 If the petty offenders not used, more money must be furnished if the roads of the state are to be permanently and ma terially bettered That money must be ex- pended under a comprehensive and we'll grounded plan It must not be frittered away in repairs or poor construction. Every mile of road constructed under the new plan should last a generation. The old Roman roads lasted centuries, and sure- ly the people of the nineteenth cntury can build roads that will last generation. But even this means more money. And where is the money to come from? This is per- haps the toughest part of the many-sided problem that the good roads convention is expected to solve at Anniston.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
Southern Iron in EnqIand.

The English trade papers do not seem to tire in discussing the appearance of Ala bama iron in their markets. The London Economist discusses the subject in an elab crate article, in the course of which it says:
 ''It will surprise many to learn that coal is much cheaper in America than in Eng land. The average price in the United States ranges from 3s to As at tie pit s mouth, whilst in this country the average is between 6s and Ss. Cheap coas leads to cheap pig iron, and it is stated that pig iron can be produced in Alabama at about 25s per ton. The carriage to the shipping ports of Pennsylvania and Mobile Ca dis- tance of about 270 miles) is only As per ton. or about one-half the rates which gould be charged in this country. Although pig iron is exceptionally cheap in the seutA- ern states, still as similar conditions ex- ist in the Pittsburg districts, we can under stand how the Carnegie company is able to compete with the makers of English rails at a time when, by a combination, the price has advanced from 93 los to G4 los per ton. Although considerable quantities of steel bars and billets, wire and other kinds of manufactured steel have been imported, it would appear as if pig iron and steel rails were the departments in which the American makers were likely to have the greatest amount of success"
 The magnitude of the English market is shown in the fact that despite imports, the home production rose in 1897 to nearly 5000 900 tons, about 25O,COO tons in excess of that of 1S96 and is the largest years production ever known in that country But large as it was, and considerable as the imports were, visible stocks were re- duced 100000 tons, and are now smaller than they have been in several years.
 If congress would study these figures, there would be few members indeed who would say that Alabama iron should not have the advantage of waterway to the sea
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
Democrats Are Not Extremists.

Elsewhere in this issue of The Age-Herald ister. urging as matter of expediency policy of conciliation and peace in demo- cratic circles. The fact that the Register advocates the renomination of Gov. John- ston, and urges all democrats to stay with
 in the party traces, lends additional weight
 and influence to its plea for party harmony
 and union It would indeed be we'll to keep all democrats in the democratic party.
 There is no other place where they would feel at home, or would be helpful to the
 state, or influential in public affairs of any sort.
 But the Register does not promote what 1t so strongly desires when it repeatedly characterizes all who are simply and hum- ply standing on the democratic platform, as extremists. They are plain, straightfor- ward democrats. If to stand by the princi- pies of the party is to be more or less than democrat, then declaration of principles in platform is something altogether mean ingless and superf1uous
 The Register, no doubt, considers itself guardian, a conservator, of business inter
 ests. So does The Age-Herald. But the
 policy of the Register if adopted and car
 ried to it's logical limit, would be ruinous
 to all business interests, because it would
 build up the populist party, and tear down
 the democratic party. It would bring upon Alabama the demagogy and hair-brained schemes of Kansas politicians, and the
 wranging and dissensions and scandals of
 North Carolina. Does the Register desire
 such a result? Does not it's characteriza-
 tion of Alabama democrats as extremists
 look to just such a result?
 The Register is, of course, free to quar- rel with the Atlanta Constitution when the | latter undertakes the job of regulating l Alabama politics; but it should not apply | epithets to it's fellow democrats in Ala | bama who are simply endeavoring to main- l tain the authoritative principles of the party at large, and it's ascendancy within the state.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
The Warrior improvement.

The river and harbor bill has struck a snag, and that snag is the Dingley bill. The Dingley bill is chiefly remarkable for the deficits it creates. and the republican leaders see no way to lessen the appalling figures before next falls campaign except by refusing to pass the customary appro- priation bills. They are especially op- posed to the river and harbor bill. They do not simply ask that it be cut down to
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
TALKS SOUND SENSE
One of the Common" People Has His Say
 About Cheaper Gas.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I read with much surprise the communi- cation which appeared in The Age-Herald Sunday signed "Barrister." I regret to Sunday signed "Barrister." Lawyers think they know it all, but they don't. As a working man, and a resident of Bir- mingham, want to say that I would like to burn gas I would light my house with gas if I could get it at 0 reasonable rate. If I care to have a porcelain lined bath tub hot and cold water, it Is my business. This man "Barrister," who assumes to use the French title for lawyer instead of the ordinary American title, likewise assumes to advise laws for the masses.
 am one of the masses and I am proud of that fact I earn my living by honest toll. I pay my bills. am entitled to the that any man of the alleged aristocracy. to which "Barrister'' purports to belong, is entitled. I am likewise free coinage man. I believe the great masses of the people of this country are entitled to larger circulating medium. I believe that I am entitled to borrow 50 per cent. of the value of my house and lot at per cent. interest as well as the holder of business block in Birmingham is entitled to borrow 50 per cent. of its value at per cent. in- terest. I believe in justice to all men alike. believe the gas company should be re- quired to sell me gas in my little home as cheap as it sells gas 10 the most promi- nent citizen of Birmingham. I am glad to see that The Age-Herald does not in- dorse the cratic utterances of the person who signs his communications "Barrister." Let us have justice, equity and fairness in Birmingham. Let every man who pays his bills be classed on equal terms with the alleged aristocrat
 A COMMONER.
 o;r lo
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
The Prevention Plan.
the state

The card of Dr. Magruder, past assist amt surgeon of the marine hospital service, is timely and altogether reasonable Every man in the city should aid to his utmost the efforts that the government and the local authorities are making to put the city in condition to defy a botlnersome, but not markedly fatal, disease There is but one way to do this-general vaccina- tion. Every person should willingly ac- oept the proffered prevention. True, 1t is not a matter of choice; a city ordinance renders compliance obligatory, and nou- compliance criminal, but resort to law should not be necessary. What is conn., pulsory in law, should for the general good be gladly and voluntarily accepted, and even sought, by all
 One word more. TGle talk against vac cination as a preventive is empty and without foundation. The whole weight of experience anId scientific knowledge sup ports vaccination tfae best-the only ue6ense against the disease mentioned There is no either method. In some cities tller are, 1t is true, anti-vaccinatiou so- cieties, and in all cities there are people who ride hobbies, butt the discussion of those hobbies at present is inopportune. What is desired just now is a combined effort to make the district safe against a very bothersome trouble. There is not a physician of good standing who does not consider vaccination useful at least; some consider it indispensable. So if any one suit his physician, and then let him act promptly up ito the aIlvice he receives. Dr. Magruder is enItft,ed to the cooperation of every citizen in the work he has been sent to this district to do
The age-herald., 1898-01-18

There is much in the theory of rotation. Because Montgomery has always had the state convention of the democratic party, it is no reason why 1t should continue to have that privilege. Other cities are as much entitled to the gatherings as is the capital. The citizens of Birmingham would like the honor of entertaining the delegates to the state convention. If Montgomery insists on monopolizing everything of a po- litical nature there may come a revolt some day when thousands of people throughout the state may conclude to remove the state capital from Montgomery to Birmingham. It is not wise idea to monkey with the people too much. They do a great deal of thinking and when aroused they act. The next democratic state convention should be held in this city, and because this city Is honestly entitled to 1t. It asks for nothing that it does not believe it has right to ask for, and that is why it seeks to have the convention held here.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18

The victory won by MT. Hanna may cause his head to swell to such propor- tions that it will be necessary to have the mechanics to enlarge the doors at the capi- tai that he may be able to find egress and exit with little or no difficulty.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
It Made Him Crazy.

From the Chicago News.
 The Milliner-"What did your husband think of that 80. hat made for you last week?"
 Mrs. Heighf1y-"Oh. he just raved over it when told him the price,"
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
An Inconsistent Angel.

She joined the Audubon society, Because she liked the birdies; but. alack, Her husband pleaded for the seals in vain, She did not weep to hear how they were
 slain,
 And so he had to whacls up for the sackI
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
Birmingham, Ala, Jan. F, 1898.
Inviting Ostracism,

From the Chicago News.
 Mabel-"I wonder what's come between Myrtle Seymour and Tom Sedgwick?"
 Mildred-"Oh, haven't you heard? He openly declares that he doesn't intend to get chainless wheel this year."
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertising rates. daily and Sunday is sues. one dollar per inch, first insertl9n; 75 cents per inch each insertion thereafter. Monthly contracts for display advertising of inches or more daily, 50 cents per inch each insertion. Regular large display ad- vertisers running annual contracts will De given the minimum rate of 50 cents per inch for each insertion. Reading notices, 20 cents per line, nonpareil.
 Weekly issue-One dollar per inch each insertion. Reading notices, 25 cents per line.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
Her Choice.

And you say that Winnifred Meredith married a man of letters?'
 ..Yes; her husband has his sign-paintipg establishment up over my store"
The age-herald., 1898-01-18

It may be well to take into consideration the fact that Senator Wolcott talked yes- terday like man who had been given the warm end of the stick.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18

If all the men who sign their names to cards printed in newspapers possessed suf- ficient intelligence to write them, the pub lie might believe what is contained in them.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18

Senator Wolcott, it is well to observe, punctured the tire of MT. Gage in good fashion yesterday.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18

Inter Ocean, who has been putting up a bold and manly fight against Victor F.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18

The country lost one of it's ablest as well as one of its most honest men in the death of Major Ben Butterworth, commissioner of patents. No man ever sat in congress who left it with more honorable record than did MT. Butterworth. He was an honor to his country and a credit to his party.
The age-herald., 1898-01-18
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The age-herald., 1898-01-18

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The age-herald., 1898-01-18
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The age-herald., 1898-01-18

Lawson, accusing him of many wrongs, but the most offensive regarded by Lawson,s friends, is the one made by Yerkes that Lawson Is the son of a policeman. This would indicate that the Chicago papers are masters in the art of throwing mud When quarrels get down to that level in Chicago the impression naturally prevails there is not much room for descending farther. MT. Yerlxes' friends are congratu- lating him on having touched bottom.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25

No war vessel in port and no talk of
revolution.
w. A. Bowen is expected 10 ra-urn
from the States next week.
Jaior Henry OF Oahu Prison. wears
a uniform similar 10 the military
fatigue.
The Commissioners of Education viii
hold a business session at 2:3) this
afternoon.
Marshal Brown was suffering from a
light attack of grippe and was not at
business yesterday.
The mill buildings going up at Oahu
plantation are of iron and steel, from
Millihen Bros, New York.
The fall term at Cooks Musical
School viii begin September 9Th. All
pupils should arrange for lesson hours
before that time.
The first battalion. First Regiment,
Companies F. G, B and A, Mai. Jones,
viii have drill on Armory square at
100 this evening.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25

Is the most DELICATE of all delicate
things, and is more subject to external
influences than a grown persons.
The quality of the soap used in the
baby's bath is of great importance,
because it means a happy, healthy
child or a fretfuI one, with skin full
of irritation caused by the excessive
alkan in the soap.
Curative-Skin Soap means much to
the mother. 1t is as pure as it is pos
sible to make toilet soap. 1t will
not cause skin blemlshes, but pos
sesses a soothing effect; 1t cleans
but does not irritate. Try a cake. It
is its own best advertisement. Made
in America, too. Get 1t Of
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
ReQI ESIQ|e 0D1 Stocks
For Sole.

80 Shares OOKALA PLANTATION
co.
% Shares WAIANAE SUGAR co.
Shares PAIA SUGAR co.
Is Shares AMERICAN SUGAR co.
20 Shares PIONEER MILL co.
so Shares HONOKAA SUGAR CO.
so Shares EVA PLANTATION.
% Shares HONOMU SUGAR co.
so Shares WAIMANALO SUGAR co.
20 Shares PEPEEKEO SUGAR co.
% Shares MAKAWELI SUGAR co.
% Shares KIPAHULU SUGAR co.
80 Shares WILDER S. s. co.
20 Shares I. ]. S. n. co.
10 Shares CALIFORNIA FEED co.
80 Shares HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC
COMPANY.
20 Shares n. S. SACHS G, co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25

The above books have just been re-
ceived by
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-06
NEW BOOKS
To BE Found on the shelves of the Public
Library.

To Be Found on the shelves of the Public
Library.
The following new books have been
added to the public library since last
month.
Adams. w. T., "Out West"
Angot, Alfred. Aurora Borealis''
Champion, S. E., Our Flag; Its His
tory and Changes from 162O-1S9
Cooper. j. F., Autobiography of a
Pocket Handkerchief
Crawford, J. H., wild Life of Scot
land
Cumberland, Barlow, Union Jack"
Dole, w. H., ION the Point"
Enrich, A, Celebrated Pianists of
the Past and Present
Ellis. E. S., Indian Wars Of the
United States"
Frazer, j. G., "Goldenbough."
Halleck. R. P. Psychology and
Psychic Culture"
Hamilton. G. D. P, Modern Scien-
tific Whist"
Hinsdale, B. A., How to Study and
Teach History"
Hooking, j., "The Birthright.''
Hawkins, A. H., Simon Dale"
Hurll. E. NJ, Madonna in Art
Inman, H., "Old Santa Fee Trail
James. H., What Maisie Knew.
Jeaffreson, J. c., Lady Hamilton
and Lord Nelson"
La Rame, L. de, The Massarenes. 7"
lie Bon, Andre, STORY OF Modern
France
Mccarthy, j., Story Of Gladstone's
Life
Users
Pater, w. H, Appropriations"
Feel, Sir Robert, "A Bit of FOOL
Porter, r., comp, 'Shakespeare's
Men and Women
Roark, R. M, Psychology for
Teachers"
Sargent, H. H., Campaign Of Mar
engo."
Shenstone, W. A., "Justus Won Lie
| big" ;,
Spencer. H, various Fragments. .
| steel. f. A., In the Permanent
Way
Sfernberg. G. NJ, Manuel Of Bac-
teriology."
stillman, W. j., "The Old Rome and
| the New
TAYLOR. NJ. T.. IAN Imperial Lover"
TAYLOR, S. NJ, "Humor of Spain
Townsend, E. W., Near Whole
City Full
Trumbe, A., In Jail with Charles
Dickens"
"Verne, T., FLOATING Island
Vinand, Julien, "Ramuntcho.
Walford, L., B., IRA Kildare.
watson. A. E., Beyond the City
Gates"
Weyman, S., shrewsbury ;,
White. f. E.. School Management. "
Winthrop, R. c., Jr., Memoir OF H.
G. Winthrop"
lola, E.. Rome"
Piano tuning by experts.
F. W. BAUMER CO,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-06
GRAFTON's NEW COUNCIL

special 10 tie hESlSttE-
Grafton, w Va. April 5.-Grafton' s
newly elected council organized last
night, Mayor Love presiding. It's
political complexion is a tie between
the Republicans and Citizens, with a
Republican Mayor. who on each ballot
cast the deciding vote. which was
given in every case 10 the Republican
applicant. Fer town clerk. with an
annual salary of s125. VIM. Morgan,
cashier of the Merchants and Mechan-
les Bank. was the successful appli-
cant, although he was opposed by such
stalwart Republicans as Arch Love
and Charles P. Guard. The four po-
licemen are B. F. Sayre, chief; John B.
Stone, Marion Allender and D. f. Rob-
inson, all Republicans. Riley and Bona
field We're renewed on account Of poll
tiles. Charles Stolzenfels was elected
alderman; Jacob Bolinger sexton: B.
F. Bailey. attorney. and ". r. Kef-
over. street commissioner. Permits to
the various saloons were granted for
license. 1t is the first time in the his
tory OF the town that politics entered
into the appointive officers. and not a
Democratic official was left on duty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-06
WOMEN AS STATION AGENTS.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company has eighteen women in its
employ as station agents. and the
superintendent are very much pleas
ed with the way in which they per
form their duties. These women act
as both freight and ticket agents. and
it is said, in their favor by the trav-
cling auditors, that their accounts are
always perfectly straight. Another
prominent feature Of their employment
is the fact that their stations are kept
neatef and cleaner than those presided
over by men. OF the eighteen now in
The service six are unmarried, and Of
the other twelve large majority are
widows of former employees of the
road
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-06
OeedsLeft for Record at Clerk Robertson
Office Yesterday,

Deeds Left for Record at Clerk Robertson's
Office Yesterday.
Deed made March 81, 1898, by Jane
Vance. wife OF John Vance, and her
husband. to T. ]. Hugus, for part OF
lot No. 35, on the east side Of Market
stree between Twenty-sixth and
Twenty-seventh streets. Consldera-
ton, $4,000.
Deed made March 81, 1898, by ". J..
W. Cowden, trustee, to 7. J. Hugus,
for 2 acres of land in Triadelphia dis
trict. Consideration, S4160.
Deed made March Z, 1898, by John
@. Rodgers and wife, Of West Liberty.
70 Lizzie Crow, for piece of ground
in the town of West Liberty. Consid-
Grafton, $500.
Deed made April 2 1898, by W. ?.
Hubbard to 7. J. Hugus, for a piece
Of ground three miles east OF the city.
Consideration, $50.
Deed made April 4, 1898, by I. }:
ITugus and wife to Jane Vance, wife OF
John Vance, for 2 acres Of land IN
Triadelphia district. Consideration
IS. 500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-06
EASTER NUMBER. NEW YORK
I,roC- LID

Easter has brought us no more
beautiful souvenir than the New York
Ledger of April 9, the Easter Number.
The cover has a figure emblematic of
Purity" exquisitely beautiful, ex-
quisite in attitude, holding i'll her left
hand and breathing the perfume of the
lily-the flower of spring and the res
direction Easter is farther illustrat-
ed by beautiful picture of the dove
lowering over the housetops at Eas-
ter dawn, and by poems and articles
illustrative of the season. This num-
Der Of the Ledger can be had Of the
local dealer. or by sending five cents
to the publishers, Robert Bonner's
Sons. Ledger Building. New York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-06
INJUNCTION REFUSED.

In the Circuit Court, Judge PAUL,
Yesterday, in the matter of the appli-
cation of the city for an injunction re-
straining w. J. Colts from erecting a
certain stone wall at Baker and Nc
Culloch streets, the application was
refused.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-06
DIED OF IT'S WOI7NDS

The and-a-half-year-old child
of John Ulrich, Jr., which was scalded
Saturday last by the upsetting of d
bucket of water upon it, died Monday
OF the resulting injuries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-06
Office. City Building.
Piano tuning by experts.
F. W. BANNER CO.,
LATEST AND BEST.

The Diamond Art Parlors are equip
ped with the latest and best appli-
ances. Peabody building. Take e4e-
yatOr.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-06

Don't fail TO see the choice selection of
Trimmed Hats at Mrs. W. Il. Dinsmore's.
1916 Main street. Tuesday and Wednesday,
Aprii and 6.