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The age-herald., 1898-04-23
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 A floor-washing match might be termed a scrub-race.
 The sharp business man is always pre- pared for dull times.
 Matrimonial matches sometimes kindle the flames of jealousy
 The william is always caught in the act usually the last act.
 Variety is the spice of life-especially a first-cIass variety show
 A woman has no use for a miserly man, yet she always likes one close.
 Nothing will blind a man so effectually as throwing gold dust in his eyes.
 The man who is bound to get married Is seldom satisfied with the binding he gets. White flowers worn by girl remind one of purity: when worn by man of sim plicity.
 The pen may be mightier than the sword, but it isn't half as killing as the pretty typewriter.
 The nearest approach to a ball-bearing watch is the sign where 1t Is occasionally kept in storage.
 Compared with the amount man wants in this world it is surprising how little he can manage to get along with.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
The Piney Woods Railroad

The Piney Woods Railroad.
 There Is a hitch in the building of the railroad out beyond Camaks mill. Work men have been called m account of a dis agreement of the stockholders of the Jasper Land company, followed by two or three large suits filed in the courts. The road is to be built by this company to develop it's large land and timber interests. The sur vey is being made and large force of men were already at work, when the disagree ment among the English and American stockholders came up which resulted in the suits as above stated and the temporary suspension of work on the road, which was already in progress. All hands agree that the road will yet be constructed. The land company is a very wealthy concern and is sure to build the road as soon as the differ ence among the stockholders can be ad- justed. ,
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Alabama and the War.

It was eminently proper that the first state convention held after the declaration of the Cuban policy of the government should take plain and unmistakable po- sition in support of that policy. Speaking for the democracy of the state-really for the people of Alabama-the convention first commended "the patriotic services" of General Fitzhugh Lee, and then 1t pro- ceeded to pledge the lives and sacred hon. or of the state to the country for its de- fense, for the maintenance of its honor and prestige, and fer its support in any conflict with foreign foe." In accepting a -enomination Governor Johnston em- phasized this position, when he said in the event of war: We must be found pa. triotic to duty calls, and to acquit our selves as to maintain untarnished the glo- rious record made by our brethren and our fathers
 The resolution of the convention was drawn by General Joe Wheeler, and, after slight changes, it was unanimously adopt ed both by the committee on resolutions. and by the convention itself. This authori- tatively places Alabama in line in these days of war in advance of all other states. As Alabama Is the first name in any roll call, so she is the first to respond to the call to arms. She has declared through a convention that best represents her peo- pie, and that will be endorsed in August by great and perhaps by an unprece- dented majority, that she will support in every possible manner the government, not only in the present conflict, but in any conflict with a foreign foe.
 This intelligence should be cabled to those Spanish statesmen who have been predicting the withdrawal of the southern states from the union when hostilities with Spain occur. Particularly should Count Hoyas, Spain's ambassador at the Aus trian court. be acquainted with Aiabama's 8 declaration of unqualified support of the national cause in this crisis.
 And the promise of the democracy will
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Patriotism is spelled with a big today
A New Bridge


 From the Athens Courier.
 Last week MT. Perry Henderson and Cap tain Dobson, manager of the Jasper Con- struction company, who has the contract for the erection of the new brilge that is to span the placid waters of the Elk river at Redus shoals in the northern part of the county, went to the site selected for the bridge and surveyed the place and made the final survey preparatory to beginning the work of erecting the foundation for this magnificent bridge. The work will be stead fly put forward until the bridge, which Is to be one Of the best in the country. is completed. The driveway of the bridge is to be sixteen feet wide so that wagons go- ing in different directions can pass easily on the bridge. The cost of the structure is to be about 5000 and will be valuable addi- tion to the county public hikhways, but it is argued by a large majority of the people of north Limestone that had the bridge been placed at point lower down it would have been of much more benefit to the county than where it is located. The com missioners thought different and the con- tract was let out for the present site.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 The devil succeeds because he never knows when he has been snubbed.
 A womans first thought when she sees company coming is her canned fruit.
 No healthy girl who Is over II years old has any business believing that love IS caused by vibrations.
 After a girl has had quarrel with an- other she always makes up her mind what she won't say when she meets her and then says it.
 The first thing the average woman thinks when she hears that some actress IS very sick is to wonder what will become of all the dresses she has,
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
The Old Income Tax.

Governor Culberson has written to Con- gressman Bailey urging an income tax as a means of raising war taxes. The gov ernor shows that the law of 1894 is still un- repealed, and a resolution by congress could direct the secretary of the treasury to enforce it. True, the first step towards it's enforcement might be enjoined, but that could lead to new adjudication of the question. The rulings of the court for a hundred years were suddenly and unex- of the majority is dead, and so is one of the minority. No one knows how the new men would vote, nor, for that matter, how the other seven would vote.
 Governor Culberson evidently thinks that some of the justices who formerly he'd the law void would not do so now. He cites what Mr. Justice Harlan said in his dissenting opinion, speaking of the ma jority opinion: 'Tt strikes at the very foundations of national authority, in that it denies to the general government pow CT which is, or may become, vital to the very existence and preservation of the union in national emergency, such as that of war with a great commercial na- ton, during which imports will cease or be materially diminished" The country is right up against the very contingency that Justice Harlan fossesaw. It is an ex- cellent time to retest the income tax law, and Governor Culberson's suggestion is one that should be pushed until action is had. The senate can secure it by inserting the resolution suggested by Governor Culber- 1 son in the new tax bill as an amendment.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Reform All Along the Line

From the Albertville Banner.
 Good roads and good schools is popular theme among the people at present. But how can we have them without change in our state constitution? ?And how are we to secure the changes without holding a constitutional convention? We hope the people of Alabama will cease to be led by politicians who do not care blank for the welfare of the people. What we need IS schools in every district, county and ham, let in Alabama run from six to nine months each year. and we will have less politics and better times. Give good public school fund and you will soon see an inn provement along all other lines.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Marrying to Kill Time
From the Sidney Bulletin.

From the Sidney Bulletin.
 One strange feature of Australian social life is the perfectly casual way in which men marry for no ostensible purpose ex- cept the purpose of vanishing wearily around the corner immediately after the ceremony. In Sydney case now on hand, the husband, it is alleged. married in 1891, and shortly afterWard made his tired, in- different exit around the corner and never came back. In 1896 he married again, and immediately faded away up the street. He never lived with his second wife. When he was arrested on a charge of aggravated harem he offered no explanation what ever. Apparently he only did 1t because fellow must do something.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

be made good. The national guard may go first. and if they do not suffice. plenty of volunteers will be forthcoming to i'll the states quota in the first or any other call for troops The people of Alabama will, as Governor Johnston well says, ac- quit themselves so as to maintain untar- nished the glorious record of their fathers.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

The State Ticket
From the Huntsville Mercury.

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 The nominees of the state democratic convention, as announced elsewhere this morning, will give general satisfaction. It is an excellent ticket and deserves the sup port of the unterrified democracy or Ala bama. North Alabama is well ana aoiy represented on the ticket The governor, chief justice of the supreme court, secre- tary of state and attorney general are all North Alabamians. Not only that but they are men who deserve the honors that have been conferred upon them, and Will further prove their right to the public es- teem in which they are held.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Cotton Machinery

From the Tuscaloosa Gazette.
 Four car loads of machinery arrived yes- terday for the new factory. They were mostly carding machines and slappers. There are over 200 tons to go in on the first floor and over 150 tons to go on the second floor. This Is a good deal of freight and the building. that holds all this weight must be a solid one.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
spanish Army Not to Blame

From the Washington Star.
 'What,"' inquired the subordinate span ish officer ''fs meant by "a cessation of hos tilities?'"
 ''That means that we are to cease fight Ing" replied another
 "But how can we? We aren't the ones who have been doing the fighting!'
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
A Farm Sold
From the Albertville Clipper.

From the Albertville Clipper.
 The sale of the estate of the late Wilborn Siniard, just north of the city, took place last Thursday by J. D. Jordan, commission CT, and our townsman c. c. Jordan, was the successful bidder. He paid $2,27S for the 1SS acres of land which shows the value of real estate lying in the suburbs of our own city.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
WONDER SHE'D CARE?

From the Cleveland Leader. I wonder if she'd care if I Should go away to fight? l wonder if she'd shed tear If should go tonight To her and say the time had come For me to do my share In putting down my country's foes I wonder if she'd care? I wonder if she'd care if I
 Fell, bleeding, on the plain. Or if it were my lot to win Renown upon the main? Oh, if responsive to the call For men to do and dare, I donned a soldiers uniform, I wonder if she'd care? If I should tell her must go To mingle in the fray I wonder-oh, wonderful She'd beg that I would stay? If became soldier boy
 I wonder if she'd care? long to test her love for me, But, oh, do not dare.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Puerto Rico Figures

From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
 The island of Puerto Rico pays Spain this year in taxes $4,374.S74, of which only $65OOO0 is spent for the benefit of the native population. Of the 4S9,267 whites on the island only 96,s67 can read and write. The illiterates aggregate 695,32S. The Spaniards supported by the Puerto Ricans number not less than 5000. It is a true picture of Spanish rule in America
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Authentic and Reliable
From the Northport Breeze.

From the Northport Breeze.
 The most contemptible thing on earth IS to see little flee barking and whimpering around Newfoundland mastiff The Age Herald is one of the most authentic ana reliable newspapers in the south, and while nothing the little sheetlet down in Eutaw says any effect upon the Herald, still 1t thoroughly disgusts us to hear such con temptible little quid nunc sheetlets rantins and snorting around their superiors.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
The Battle Cry

From the Camden Progress.
 If we don't have a constitutional conven- ton it won't be because the people are opposed to it. better school system ana a constitutional convention are the battle cry in the present political warfare.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Where They Are Wanted

From the New Orleans Picayune.
 A man in New York has been arrested for demolishing the wooden figure of a Spaniard in front of a cigar store. Those junta heroes, who can do such terrible de- molishing, are wanted immediately in Cuba, where they can run against some- thing that is alive that needs demolsh- ing
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
The Boston Maid

From the Judge. She will prate all the time in praise of the
 hub,
 And quote you from Browning all day; But she never will join a rainy-day club, Because she's not built that way. ss
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
A ,chree-Acre Farm

From the Goodwater Advocate.
 We are glad to correct a mistake we made some weeks past about MT. R. M Lecroys big hog and cotton crop. On three acres of land he made 2S00 pounds of lint cotton and killed two hogs weighing respectively 520 and $40 pounds, a total of S96 pounds.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

Dr. Swallows famous platform, "Thou shalt not steal,' is aimed straight at the robber tariff, as well as MT. Quay. He is fighting Dingleyism on the stump.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

With medical students going to the front as full-fedged doctors, and Lillian Russell as a hospital nurse, war does indeed seem a horrible piece of business.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

Spain has three small West Indian is- lands that will need looking after, Bugae, Culabre and the Isle of Pines.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
You Never Can Tell

From the Chicago News. The boy who always leads his class
 And studies best in school May not, when he's man, alas!
 Be called upon to rule; Likewise, the team that shows up best And in practice always wins May trail along behind the rest 70 When the season once begins.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
One Idea of Patriotism

From the Washington Post.
 Some men propose to serve their country by writing war poetry.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

The price of Spanish per cent. bonds, now down in the thirties, simply repre- sents the price some one is willing to pay above their actual worth.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

The newspaper correspondent will be very much in evidence when "the nation ot nobodies" sends an army over to say how dy to Senor Blanco.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

When Cuba is free and happy republic, and Porto Rico has become an American coaling tsation in settlement of the Maine disaster. all will be well--not before.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Really Ergiped

From the Philadelphia Record. q
 Nell-So you're really engaged in earnest? Belle-Yes; and to think that I should do 1t, after rejecting almost hundred pro- posals ts
 Nell--Indeed what a very persistent young man he must have been. E
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

The best thing in connection with the movement of the fleet from Key West will be the removal of the uncertainty that has hung over the country like a pail.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Autonomy Defined

From the Roxbury (Mass) Gazette. Autonomy is something down in Cuba which nobody appears to want
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

Mister Blanco, the melodies are coming. Get ready to throw them into the sea, lest they prove to be sea-throwers themselves.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

Even the unforgiving Governor Bushnell of Ohio, is preparing to send volunteers in support of the administration.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

It should never be forgotten that the Queen Regent cannot afford to yield until one good blow has been struck.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

expectedly General Gary is considered an extreme peace man-one who stands little beyond even Senator Hale or Senator Han na. His successor is MT Charles Emory adelphia Press.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
Getting Ready for Battle

From the St. Paul Dispatch. In few weeks it will be in order to paint the umpires dull lead color.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
The Tendcr-Hearted EditoI

From the Philadelphia Bulletin. The editors wastebasket was A thing of willowy grace, With silken ribbons intertwined, And fanclful with faces.
 You see he meant the poets lines Should fall in pleasant places.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

General Blanco's threat to throw the fleet into the sea will suit the fleet admirably. That element is just to their taste.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
THE STATE EXCHANG GES.
This Years War Cry

From the Florence Herald.
 Education and good roads will make good slogan for the campaign in Alabama this year.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23
The St: t ss Disgrace

From the Decatur Herald
 Alabama is disgraced by her schooi sys- tenn
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''He that hath no stomach to this fight, Let him depart; his passport shall be made"
 Richard II.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

Senator Hoar seems to have taken first prize among the makers of congressional war speeches.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

The resignation of General Gary as post master-general was ostensibly based upon ill-health. It came at any rate very un-
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

The Key West fleet has sailed away in order to test the range of It's guns.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

The flag of the Maine. where is it? It It must be preserved to float over Moro Castle.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

No man is too busy to read war bulle- tins real newspapers.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

It may be. after all. that the somers is another submarine boat.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

The mosquito fleet is ready to do a little blood-letting.
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Remittances can be made by express postoffice money order or drafts at current rate of exchange. Address
 THE AGE-HERALD,
 Birmingham, Ala
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

Representative John H. Bankhead was at the Morris yesterday on his way to his home in Fayette. MT. Bankhead will re- turn to Washington next Monday.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

Havana will soon experience her fourth bombardment.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

Let the emblems of nationality be un- furled.
The age-herald., 1898-04-23

The Cape Verde regatta is the riddle of the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-04-03

days hunting" said Mr.. Cleveland to the
writer, land spot where one can shoot
without trespassing on his neighbors. With
owners it may be made to help in preserving
the natural game of the region, but it would
be too ambitious to call it game preserve"
Mr.. Cleveland has taken on weight since
he laid down the cares of office Just how
much avordurois he has added to his pre-
vfous generous allowance is unknown, but
he now tips the scales at something over 800
pounds. His long tramps across country are
taken partly with view to combat this ten
dency. For the same purpose Mr.. Cleveland
ha1 built an addition to his house. in which
he has fitted up billiard room, and he
spends an hour or two every day with cue
in hand.
Mrs Cleveland. too, is becoming stouter
though she Is very active and probably
walks more miles In a year than any other
woman in the state. She is an even moro
familiar figure on the streets than her hus-
band. and is acquainted with almost every
person in the town.
The Clevelands are very popular in Prince
ton. for they have entered heartily into the
unconventional social life Of the town, and
the university Mrs. Cleveland exchanges
calls with many OF the ladies', and, with her
husband. often attends little dinner parties
or entertains neighbors at her own home
The little girls, who are as healthy and
pretty mtses as can be found in all the
country. sun about wherever their childish
desires lead them, and whenever, as often
happens little fete or party is arranged
Omaha daily bee., 1898-04-03

with vim that never can recognize failure.
Men OF ttls kind are sure to succeed. Prob
ably millions Of persons dabbling today
in mechanical invention of some nature. but
the most Of it iA too spasmodc to count for
much in the long run. They do not keep at
1t enough. II a business man were to neglect
the routine erd Of his daily work, II he we're
to go to his office one day or two days in the
week and then put the rest off until next
Monday, or until scme othec time when the
spirit moved him. he would soon have to
assign.
at is Just SO with invention. You have
to pursue it as a business. and even more
steadily than the ordinary business. If the
young man starts into it with the notion OF
sitting down and waiting for some grand
good idea to come along. he will get as they
say. very decidedly left Ideas grow
upon one. They are q matter Of habit,
just like anything else. If you get
into the habit OF conceving good
ideas they will grow upon you. until
you have more than you need. II is, Of
course. impossible to make a silk purse out
OF a sow's ear and yet don't know. Per-
haps il one Of these aspiring young iuventore
sits UP long enough he may find some way
OF beating that old proverb after all."
Omaha daily bee., 1898-04-03

practice. fnventoru are afraid 10 engage
tn largo operations. which would have to be
protected by patents. because our lave. as
they now stand, give every opportunity to
sharks to go In and infringe the rights OF
the legitimate owners. employ Ing eminent
legal assistance meanwhile to cause a stay
In any lawsuits Instituted by the rightful
Inventor. | have inveighed against this cou
ditlon before now. 1t is a serious discour
agement and IL Is point which should be
needed by all WHO intend bringing out tny
inveDtiou.
INvENTING AS A BUSINESS.
80, then, as things stand. II a man wishes
to make money from his lnventicus, he had
better devise some little th!ug that costs but
a trine to manufacture. He will be cure to
get feeced II he does not. TGen, when he
brings the contrvance before the public, let
him steer clear of the patent office, but
manipulate the sale OF his article so that no
one can compete with him. His trade secret
as II IL called, will be more valuable 10 him
than any patent ONCE papers and it will cost
him nothing to produce It. After all, how
ever, / suppose the real simcn- pure inventor
Is not apt to be ehrewd business man, and
therefore the thing he wants to know prln-
cipally Is how to produce or invent. 1t Is i'm
possible to lay down any absolute rule. The
history OF great inventions shows that acci-
dent has been responsible foc many Initial
ideas. This. however. Is not always the case.
nor should it be 80. Given small amount OF
aptitude ard large amount OF
application. any man can enter the business
OF inventing and make a iiving-ecant at
first, but more lucrative as he goes along.
There are not many who realize what this
large amount of application really meaCs: !:
the getting up very early, the staying up
very late and the sticking at 1t, meanwhile,