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Arizona republican., 1898-01-07
Gls Valley, Globe & Northern R. R.Cs.

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Arizona republican., 1898-01-07

GOOD TIMES have come to these whom Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured of scrofula, catarrh, dyspepsia, rheu- matism, weak nerves, or some other form of impure blood
 HOODS PILLS are the only pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy and yet efficient.
 ORDINANCE NO. 265.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
Why Coal Is King.

The question of supplying coal 10 war ships is not even second in importance 10 a supply of shot, shell and powder. The modern warship does not carry stitch Of sail, and the quantity of coal consumed rises with the speed demanded. Increased speed Is the result of increased draught in the furnaces, and increased draughts mean increased consumption of coal.
 But warships have small coal-carrying capacity. Even such a ship as the Oregon cannot take on more than 1900 to 1850 tons at a time and the gunboats can take from 200 tons down to 100 tons. It is so in all navies-in the Spanish navy as well. None of the Spanish ships can take on more than steam across the Atlantic at the rate oe fifteen knots an hour every pound of coal would be consumed before arrival. They can cross at speed of ten knots, and have some left upon arrival here, but none of them would have enough left to carry them back to Spain. The Alphonso KILL Spain's s largest cruiser, would burn 1,6O0 tons, if she steamed across at speed of fifteen knots, and she cannot carry that much coal The Pelayo, her largest battleship, would con- sume 800 tons, steaming at the rate of ten coaling.
 When Porto Rico is closed to Spanish ships, Spain has no base of fuel supply on this side of the sea; England will not sell her coal for warlike purposes, nor will Dem mark at the island of St. Thomas. and she is practically debarred from coming here unless indeed she can come here in force sufficient to raise the blockade of either Havana or San Juan No country can safely fight far away from its fuel supply least of all Spain. A brief study of the coal question shows how hazardous it would be to send to this side of the sea cruiser to harass our ports or detached ships, when that cruiser has no place at which its bunkers can be filled. It is really more than hazardous-it is impossible. The nervous fears of coast people would quickly disappear if they would ascertain both the coal-carrying capacity of Spanish warships, and their coal consuming capacity, and also their opportunities for filling bunkers in American waters. Coal is king in this war. Wind was employed in 1872, but now. a. days wind is valueless except in the fur naces, where it leads to an increased con. sumption of coal.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
DEWEY.s LOVE AFFAIR.

From the New York Tribune.
 A story is told in the Washington clubs by friends of Commodore Dewey about a previous but entirely different sort of en- counter he had once with Spain, in which he came out second best. Dewey's devo- tio nto Miss Virginia Lowery, the hand- some daughter of Archibald Lowery. one Of the most prominent and wealthy Of the presidential set in Washington, Is well known here. Miss Lowery was peautlfui and a woman of definite views as to what would make up her happiness. When very young she became engaged to dashing, impecunious secretary of the Spanish lega- ton, Count "Jack'' Brunetti. Her father refused to sanction the affair, but, declin- ing all other offers, even that of the pres ent hero of the hour, Miss Lowery kept during twenty years, her plighted troth. Three years ago, with the consent of her father, she became the wife of the Duke d'Arcos, her devoted and loyal admirer, who not only inherited a title and estate. but represented his country as minister to Mexico.
 They say Dewey resented bitterly his de- feat by foreigner, and it is probable that he sent hot shots at Manila with added vim on that account. a5
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
e- swHAT THE s LDIER CARRIES.

From the St. Louis Republic.
 For active service in the field, where forced marches may be frequent. and cumbersome outfit is undesirable, the sol- diers of the United States army have an outfit which is fully as comprehensive as that used in the armies of other nations and takes up less space.
 The soldier is provided with his outfit of clothes, which are in good condition. He carries light knapsack modern arrange ment of light canvas, unlike the old heaVy leather affairs, and in this he carries his change of underclothing, heavy-service gloves, handkerchiefs, account book of ra- tions and provisions issued, an extra blue flannel shirt, socks and perhaps a few trink- ets He is provided with the familiar wide-brimmed, light-coiored hat and with dress cap, which straps to his knapsack. Around his waist is strapped the cotton web cartridge belt with rifle cartridges in 1t. At one side of the belt hangs heavy leath- CT sheath containing the long knife used for defense and to eat with At the same side hangs the round metal canteen, covered with felt and strapped with cap, to hold water or coffee on the march.
 Across the shoulder heavy strap hangs with a swivel and to this is attached the rifle for carrying. All soldiers, both cav alrymen and infantrymen, are proVlueu with brown canvas leggins that reach half way to the knee and all are also provided with a tin cup, which swings from the belt and is used for drinking purposes and to hold soup at mess.
 Each soldier has also small shelter tent, being piece of canvas about feet wide by feet long, to stretch over the body while sleeping. This is accompanied bv a iointed rod and when two soldiers place their shelters together over the joint ed poles small tent about three feet in height is made This shelter with its poles is laid on the ground and the blanket ia1d on top of 1t when the two are rolled into long roll and tied together at the ends so that the whole can be slung over the body and take up little room. The cavalryman, instead of a knapsack, uses. a canvas pag' which is slung over the shoulder by strap and which can be used as nose bag TOT
 feeding the troopers horse. The cavalry man also carries revolver instead or the knife. but otherwise both are accoutereo Io1it itxa
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

iards from American territory. A big. over whelmlng and rapid movement against Ha- vana is what the country desires, and 1t is what the situation demands.
 If Spain be not then satisfied. the harder task of a naval movement against the peninsula itself, using the Canaries as a base. arises. and that Is a serious and difii- cult job indeed. The difficulties of that un- dertaking will be essentially the difficulties that Spain would encounter if she should attempt to fight this country in Cuban wa ters
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
Sampson and San Juan.

The navy department and the board of naval strategy have kept the secret of Ad- miral Sampson's mission very successfully, and no one can safely venture an opinion. He sailed away week ago today, and no vessel has sighted his flagship from that day to this. If another week passes with out news from him our friends the enemy will begin to wonder where he is at
 In the absence of news from San Juan and Porto Rico, 1t is reasonable to presume that the Sampson tour is a matter of ex cessive caution on the part of the Wash afflicted them. It stood before them in their dreams as well as in their waking moments. It sat by them. slept with them, and even appeared before them when they were engaged in planning i,rat strategic movements. They saw it attacking the solitary Oregon, and when 1t was not thus engaged they saw it sailing into Havana or New York. They had Cape Verde on the brain, so to speak; and so they sent Admiral Sampson out to hunt for the Cape verders. If he did not find them off Porto Rico, he was to go to Trinidad, and rer- haps along the Brazilian coast, where. no doubt, the much-feared cruisers were munchng the Oregon.
 If Captain Sampson is still looking for cruisers that never came. no particular harm Is done, except the loss of time in the Cuban campaign proper. Some will have it that Sampson will soon bombard and de- yet very little would be accomplished in such task San Juan is the only fortified town in Porto Rico, and those who have Inspected it's works agree in saying that there Is nothing in them that could with stand Admiral Sampson's guns an hours time. Colonial officers have practiced economy when coast defense were under consideration, and Morro Castle and San Juan is filled with oboslete guns. Its i'm pregnability is Spanish delusion.
 In the light of yesterdays news San Juan is without material value. It Is not a base, because Spain has abandoned her West Indian possessions. She has shook American dirt from her feet, and American waters from her bows. If the government will turn to the real job of the West Tn dies, leaving Porto Rico to fall as natural sequence, 1t will shorten the war, and les aen the heavy war expense. That job con- sists- in the invasion and occupation of Cuba, the defeat and surrender of Blanco. and tie complete expulsion of the Spaii-
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
The Locomotive Enqineerc.

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Is one of the largest, best conducted and most successful organizations in the coun- try. It is so we'll conducted that the rail- roads themselves consider 1t desirable in- stitution; and yet its chief mission is to protect its members who are employees of such corporations. But there is nothing wild or cratic or revolutionary in Its make up. It seeks the good of all concerned in a straightforward, sensible manner, and has thus come to be model for all similar organizations. It wins when others lose.
 The biennial convention of the Brother hood is to be held this year in St. Louis
 About five hundred delegates will meet to legislate for a very large membership. At St. Louis the place at which the next con- vention will be held is to be named; and the Alabama members of the organization say that 1t is Alabama's turn. A convention has never been held in this state. If Ala bama wins, Birmingham. as the chief rail- road and commercial center in the state. will naturally be the town selected for the meeting place. The local division in the state should pull together at St. Louis. mak- ing a state fight. For there are other ap- plicants. There always are others. But Alabama's claim is just one, and joint ac- ton and work on the part of Alabama's s delegates will be apt to secure the holding of the next convention In this state.
 Whatever The Age-Herald can do to aid the local divisions of the Brotherhood will be cheerfully done. It is the friend of the locomotive engineers, and of all workers in busy world. And no doubt whatever the authorities of the city and the good people in 1t can do to bring the convention here. will he as cheerfully done. For all want if. all appreciate the value of the organiza- lion. and all stand ready to Invite Its mem- hers in and to welcome them when they come. and to make them glad they did select this industrial and transportation center as a meeting place. By the year 1900 Birmingham will have at least two bi' product coke plants in operation, and, 1t Is l to be hoped, at least two new steel plants | to show visitors; and altogether this city | will offer to those interested in iron or steel production exceptional advantages
 and the locomotive engineers handle and use and ridc over more iron and steel than any other body of men In the world.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
BYRON ON SPAIN.

In "ChiIde Harold" Here all were nobles save nobility; None hugged conquerors claim save rai- len chivalry. Such be the sons of Spain. and strange inc They fight for freedom who were never
 free! A kingless people for a nerveless state. Her vassals combat when their chieftains True to the veriest slaves of treachery. Fond of land which gave them naugh.
 but life. Pride points the path that leads to liberty, Back to the struggle baf1ed in the sirlfe. War, war is still the cry-war even to the
 knife! Ye who would more of Spain and spaniards Go read whate'er is writ of bloodiest
 strife. Whate'er keen vengeance is urged on for
 eign foe
 Can act is acting there against mans From flashing scimltar to secret knife. War moldeth there each weapon D his
 need.
 So may such foes reserve the most re-
 morseless deed! Flows there tear of pity for the dead? Look OCT the ravage of the ree'ing
 plain; Look on the hands with female slaughter
 red, N Then to the dogs resign the Eunburied
 slain; Then to the yulture let each corpse re-
 main. Albeit unworthy of the prey birds maw, Let their bleach d bones and blood's un- < bleaching stain Long mark the battlefield with hideous
 awe, r Thus only may our sons conceive the scenes
 we saw.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
How s.Dixiev Has Become the One Inspir-
 ing Tune,

Louisville Courier-Journal.
 But the song that stirs the nation, that calls forth applause in Boston that Is theored to the echo in the big city by the lske," that causes the rebel yell of pa friotism to brust from the soItlierner is "Dixie,'' not Yankee. nor Rebel, but iAmeri- can Dixie" "Give us Dixie and we will take the fort.
 We will take anything when the band plays "Dixie;" we'll storm Moro Castle: cross the battlements into Havana and swallow the flotillas like sugar-coated cap sules. We are all Americans; we are ready to sacrifice limb and life in our country's cause, but Dixie is our war song, and ours alone; it cannot be captured. stolen or suppressed.
 In Dixie land I'll take my stand.
 And live and die for Dixies land,
 Look away; look away,
 Look away down south in Dixie.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

Spain is the loser on account of this pe- culiarity of the struggle, for she has an inferior fleet and no coaling stations on this side of the Atlantic or in the Pacific. At least she will have none in American waters when Sampson seizes and closes against her the Porto Rico ports
 Practically speaking Spain has abandon ed her colonies, and is awaiting attack at home. She wants this country to traverse the immense distances of the theatre of war. and to fight her away from bases of supply. Badger-like, she retires to her strongholds, defying attack. The burdens and difficulties of distances are to be thrown upon this country. If this becomes apparent, after the fall of Havana, the Ca- naries will become the American base, and our armies may. indeed, go to Spain. there to dictate terms of peace, bringing the Spaniard to an appreciation of the situa- tion. This will have to be done unless the Spanish authorities acquire more political Bense than they have thus far shown over the Cuban problem.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 Be sure you're wrong-then don't do 1t. wheels in his head. 3ffs
 Havana cigars nowadays don't seem to Havana tobacco in them.
 The. assessors visit often accounts for a shrinkage in values.
 An old maid, sees lifelong enemy in enemy in every old bachelor she meetas \
 It takes good deal of push to roll up "a century, on cyclometer.
 Iu travelling along the path of life its "a good plan to keep to the right. vl
 A small cottage on earth is better than a dozen large castles in the air.
 A writer says that money Is always sea- sonable. Perhaps it's sort of mint sauce.
 No matter how good a buffer a man may be he has to give in when his money gives out.
 who is compelled to associate with famous people.
 A prisoner must be deeply interested in the testimony of a witness when he hangs on his words.
 A man who has never tried to manage an opera company has missed 8 few of lifes trials and tribulations.
 Real Cove is like a bottle of soda water; it should sizz and fuzz just like there wasn't anything else on earth.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

difference whether she knew anything ab-u military matters or whether she cared any thing about them, she was to take her pun ishment and listen to everybody talk upon the subject of military. No offense could bs taken, of course. but I must confess that girl who was in search of pleasure incident to a visit among friends would have found more compensation if there had been greater diversity of subjects about which the people of Mobile talked, and es- pecially the young men and the young women.
 All this happened in time of peace. Often- times my heart was fairly filled with pride at what believed was the genuine hero- ism of Mobiles young military men. looked upon them as the possible coming conquerors of the republic. I imagined l saw all these gentlemen marching back from the wars wearing upon their brows the laurel wreaths of fame. No hostile power would dare show menace to this country that Mobiles young military gentlemen would not go at once to the scene of action. Now, that war Is actually on, am forced to bow my head in disap- pointment to realize that the brave young men of Mobile, the handsome young men of Mobile, the gaudily attired young men of Mobile have been almost within hearing dis tance of Spain's guns, and still the military of Mobile is late in getting into camp. If those Mobile soldiers would fight with as much ardor as they could make love, there would be warriors that any nation might ha ra,,d .1f
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

Orders for fireworks to be forwarded be- fore Christmas should be changed to Fourth of July. The starry banner will float over Havana before that time, and the boys will come marching home to take the place of honor in the national celebration.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

If Admiral Sampson remains at sea in an unknown quarter and on an unknown mis- sion, 1t will be Spalns turn to do some guessing as to his plans and intentions. The Canaries at least if not cadiz. will be within the pale of probabilities then.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
Maunificent Distances.

The Spanish war is a peculiar war in one respect Spain cannot for many reas- ons invade the United States, and for about as many but different reasons the United States does not propose to invade Spain. The war is to be fought out in colonies and on the sea, always provided there is any fight in Spain, which Is fast becoming q matter of doubt.
 This peculiarity of the war makes 1t a war of magnificent distances. as the following table shows:
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
ALL AT WORK.

From the Huntsville Mercury. ca,s
 With the young men at war and the old men working for Q constitutional conyen- tion, Alabamians are doing well their part. both for the nation and for themselves.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

President Mckinley, in his message, has a neat way of claiming credit for Admiral Dewey's work at Manila: but there was enough credit in that victory to go around. No one will blame MT. Mckinley for desir- ing a slice of it.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

The war does not render home sanitation less desirable On the contrary. sanitation will soon become imperative. Clean up the backwards, and cellars. and stables, and vaults, and wells.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

China has paid Japan in full, but Wei Hai-Wei is not to be restored to her. Japan passes it over to MT. John Bull, who will from that point watch the Russian Bears advances towards Pekin.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
EVEN sO.

From the Sioux City Journal.
 There is no question that English sym pathy is with us in this war. Even the New York Post is working around to our side. ~
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

Japan has struck her gait. She Is mak- ing matches, and Sweden has lively com petftor. Boys wages vary from 7S cents to 1A cents a day. Adult operators receive from 71s to 20 cents a day.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

Only one conqueror in the worlds history has bagged a milky-way-and his name is George Dewey. Some say there are 1000 islands in that milky-way. Spain was too lazy to count them.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

The summer girl who does not want to be lonesome must remember the health and comfort of the men at the front. There are many things she can do better than any one else.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
SON OF A GUN.

From the Buffalo Commercial-News
 victor Hugo said: "Every man Is the son of his own invention" If Victor was right, Dr. Gatling. of Cleveland. must be a son of gun. .
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

The retirement act will take Admiral Dewey out of the navy in about six months. but in the peoples service there are no such words as compulsory retirement.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

George Dewey's epoch-making achieve ment drew an acknowledgement of Afneri- can seamanship from even the jealous breast of Germany's war lord.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

Admiral Sampson's thirteen-inch guns throw 1100-pound shells seven miles, but his accurate fighting range is four miles.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

Congress proposes to remain in session while the war lasts, but that will be only twenty days after the army of invasion is landed in Cuba.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
WILL HAVE TO STAND IT.

From the Chicago Recrd.
 He sighed and shook his head
 .'Of course," he said, "so long as we are calling for volunteers and not drafting troops we will have no real good oppor- tunity to get hold of the war poets"
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

Congress acted as promptly and decisive Iy and handsomely in rewarding the Manila hero as the hero himself did in handling the Spaniards.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

The people who are related to Dewey, and the officers who served with them, and the men who knew him, are more numerous than the nurses of George Washington.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

No Fourth-of-July celebration will bt complete this year without portrait ol George Dewey in lines of fire.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

An effective blockade is a good thing, but it does not put food in the mouths of the starving, nor does it humble the pride of the starvers.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
pATK1OTIC GIRLS WILL BE GOOD.

From the Boston Globe.
 The girls they've left behind them should not fiirt while they are away.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

The balls in ball bearings are made at Schweinfurst, Germany, and this country consumes two hundred millions year.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

When Dewey comes home he can have whatever he finds to his taste in the land.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

In many cities the stars and stripes and the union jack are intertwined. Common sense is resuming business at the old stand.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
SHOULDER TO sOULBDER.

From the Camden Progress.
 The blue and the gray will march down to battle shoulder to shoulder What an inspiring sight will it be to the old vet erans? rftt.i
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
ON HAND EARLY AS USUAL.

From the Ohio State Journal
 We knew the truth would come out some time. It now transpires that some years ago Admiral Dewey resided in eastern Ohio 'ise sfas1sssrr
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
COMPANY COMING. THOUGH.

From the Chicago News.
 Cuba's flag is also red. white and blue but the star looks little lonesome.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

Cooperation is necessary in sanitation. Every householder must do his or her part.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

Let's whip these straggiers OCT the seas again.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

Uncle Sam is about to revise the worlds
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
THE GREAT WAR SONG.

The flag fever is spreading.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12

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 THE AGE-HERALD. Birmingham. Ala
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
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