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The age-herald., 1898-02-11

Usually children are fed on rational foods, but when girl is grown up and launched in society she immediately begins to devour rich stuffs, which effectually ruin her complexion. There is an inevita- ble penalty for indulging overmuch in food which pleases. If one wants to preserve the pink -and-whte skin of early youth be- ware of the table and its enticements.
 Simple and well cooked foods are the only means to preserve good complexion. Coffee or cocoa should be taken at break fast time with toast or brown bread, fish, or eggs or meat Fruit stewed or fresh should also be included Bacon and eggs is aI excellent breakfast dish.
 Nothing should be eaten between meals and. above all, never indulge in excessively greasy foods. For luncheon about the same foods eaten at dinner should be put upon the table.
 A dinner which will not harm consists of soup. fish. meat. plain entree, vegetables, a dessert not too rich and cheese-the lat ter should be quite fresh. Nuts are apt to disagree with one and should be eaten sparingly. Cafe noir is harmless and so is tea if taken clear
 As people grow older they cannot digest their food as in their younger days, so tn amount of food taken at a time should be less and the distance between meal hours much shorter. Old people frequently wake at O clock each morning. so cup of milk. beef tea, cocoa, or plain tea, with little
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
A Top.Heayy Educational System.

The neglect of primary education and the growth at both public and private expense of institutions for higher learning is at tracing attention in other states than Alabama Elliott Flower in the February North American Review presents figures showing how inadequate the accommoda- tions are in the primary schools, and how excessive the institutions have become which confer the degree of A. B. In scarce Iy any town or locality is there room for the children who are sent to learn to read and write and cipher, while in every sec- tion of the country there are half-fued colleges and universities. There are not enough common schools anywhere and too many of the other sort everywhere
 MT. Elliott intimates that 1t would be better if private benefaction were turned towards schools for all instead of schools for the few; but he forgets that personal vanity could not thus be subserved. The man who gives without annexing his name .o "eolege" or at least building or
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 When spring comes the trees will leave. A tough beefsteak is a cure sure for Its own consumption.
 Evil spirits frequently appear in the guise of 5-cent whisky.
 The man with the trained bear Is always working the growler.
 The volume of a mans laugh may not contain a single page of happiness
 The practices of a lawyer often bring him more coin than his practice.
 A good deal of behaving hurts nobody and a little of 1t goes a long way.
 A wife never hates to ask her husband for money any worse than he hates to have her.
 The wife may congratulate herself on having made a, good match if her husband never goes out nights
 Girls have everything their own way during courtship and after marriage their husbands find it difficult to break them of the habit.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
The Suffrage Problem.

The Louisiana constitutional convention
 is now in session, and it is said it will take up the suffrage problem at once and settle it. in order that other problems may be considered without confusion on account of the main proposition.
 The Times-Democrat urges the conven- ton to steer clear of trickery of any kind. It says that Louisiana does not need an understanding clause or any similar device. The late Senator George
 lived long enough to regret the adoption
 of such clause in Mississippi. There has been too much trickery in the past, and the Times-Democrat urges the convention to make its suffrage clauses so plain and simple that trickery of any kind will here after be both impossible and unnecessary. It is conceded that the illiterate negro must be excluded from the ballot box. hut it is thought that an educational qualifica- tion will be softened somewhat by prop erty qualification This is the present plan of South Carolina. In other words,
 those who can read and write, and those who pay taxes on a given amount of prop
 erty can vote A few whites, for whom
 there is much sympathy in the absence of
 proper school facilities on the part of the
 state. would be excluded; but it is felt that it is better to exclude few illtcrates than to expose all to the denloralization that at tends trickery at the polls.
 The discussions of the Louisiana convcn-
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
Jefferson county's Representatives.

Jefferson county should send to the next general assembly very strong delega- tion. Grave questions will come before the legislature for settlement. The funda- mental law itself will be considered, in- cluding, of course, the basic suffrage prob lem, and the leading county in the state should be represented by men who can adequately discuss and helpfully assist in settling the questions involved. The de- mand for a constitutional convention is very strong in every part of the state, and the voters in Jefferson county should con sider the calling of convention as some thing more than possibility, when they se- lect six men to represent them in the gen. eral assembly. The school question, too,
 Is pressing, demanding action of some kind before a new constitution could be adopted. There are enough problems in sight, without invoking what may be, to demand the selection of the very best six men that the county contains for duty In the coming legislative session. And it is none too soon to begin the work of selec- uoH Let men or proao views De seected~- men who have faith in the state, who not only know the needs of the present time, but who will also have an eye to the de- velopment of the future. The county has such men, and they are the men that will meet the need of critical and determin- ing period. Such men, when bidden should not plead other engagements. When the state calls, no man should hold back
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
THINGS TO KNOW.

It does not appear to be generally known that, in case of sting by wasp, if that wasp or any other wasp be at once caught, the sting cut off, and the body of the wasp crushed and rubbed over the place stung, it affords not only instantaneous relief and freedom from pain but any swelling is at once reduced. With bees, as they always leave their sting in the wound, it is neces- sary to do nothing more than crush and rub the bee on the wound. This is cer- tain remedy in every case.
 Parisian doctor has discovered that solution of one part of picric acid to sev- enty-five parts of water will surelys and speedily cure the most terrible burns and scalds, and recommends that barrels of the solution be kept in foundries, etc., in which workmen could be immersed The pain is instantly removed, sores and blis- ters prevented and a cure completed in four or five days
 In a recent talk about the Algonquin lan- guage, Dr. Edward Everett Hale observed that eco words of any language are enough for human communication. "Six hundred words" he said. "are said to be sufficient for the couriers of Europe; and it is the outside limit of the vocabulary of the Ital- ian opera. It is true that this is the min imum of human intelligence, in both cases; but still it answers for the conveyance of thought. In the book of Judges, for in- stances, there are not 700 different words"
 Antwerp recently has become the prin- cipal ivory market of the world. It has surpassed Liverpool for nearly two years in the amount of imports This change of center is due to the fact that. while all the tusks from central tropical Africa. were formerly carried to Zanzibar and thence to Bombay and Liverpool, large part of the trade has now been diverted down the Congo to the Belgian steamers, and they land the product at Antwerp.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
BY THE SEA.

By Stephen Phillips. Remember, ah remember, how we walked Together on the sea-cliff! You were como From bathing in the ocean, and the sea Was not yet dry upon your hair; together We walked in the wet wind till we were far From voices, even from the thoughts of
 men.
 Remember how on the warm beach we sat By the old barque, and in the smell of tar; While the full ocean on the pebbles
 dropped, And in our ears the intimate low wind Of noon. that breathing from some ancient place,
 Blew on us merest sleep and pungent
 youth.
 So deeply glad he grew that in pure joy Closer we came; your wild and wet dark hair
 slashed in my eyes your essence and your sting.
 We had no thought we troubled not 10
 speak,
 Slowly your head fell down upon my breast In the soft breeze the acquiescing sun; And the sea-bloom, the color of calm wind, Was on your cheeki like children then we
 kissed,
 Innocent with the sea and pure with air; My spirit fled into thee. The moon climbed, The sea foamed nearer. and we two arose! But ah, how tranquil from that deep emr
 brace!
 And with no sadness from that natural
 kiss:
 Beautiful indolence was on our brains, And on our limbs, as we together swayed, Between the luminous ocean and dark
 fields.
 We two in vivid slumber without haste. Returned; while veil on veil the heaven
 was barred; And new glory was on land and sea- And the moist evening fallow, richly dark Sent up to us the odor cold of sleep, The infinite sweet of death; so we returned Delaying ever, calm companions, Peacefully slow beside the moody heave Of the moon-brill!ant pillow to the town.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
The De Lome Incident.

The full letter of Minister DeLome to Senor Calanejas will be found elsewhere in this issue of The Age-Herald. When 1t was written Senor Calanejas was editor of Heraldo, the organ of Premier Sagasta, and he was also a close friend of Senor Dupuy DeLome. Whether or no he still is, does not appear; nor does it appear how the Cuban junta obtained possession of the letter. The letter is confessedly genuine, and the wonder is that diplomat so shrewd and so experienced should have written such letter to any one whatso- ever.
 President Mckinley acted promptly and His course will be indorsed by every pa- triotic American. It Is the privilege of Americans to criticise the president of the United States, but they will brook none from an accredited minister of foreign country at Washington. f'
 Spain will probably send new minister to Washington at once. But for DeLome's s act in rendering his esignation to the Span ish cabinet diplomatic relations might have been served. As it now is, however, the incident will have little effect upon Spain. But it might arouse congress to action and ent rights of the Cubans.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
RATHER COSlLy GU 2l0sliY.
But the Well Meaning Visitor CouIdh
 Comprehend It.

From the Weekly Telegraph
 Sir Frank Lockwood was at one time fond of staying with some rich and hospitable friends in the north country. At this man. sion there was a room ready for him when ever he cared to occupy it.
 The house is seven miles from railway station or telegraph office, and although Sir Frank Lockwood was quite aware of the fact he on one occasion telegraphed from London:
 May I stay over Sunday?"
 His host paid ten twelve shillings to the messenger for this unusual request, and telegraphed back:
 "Of course; but don't telegraph
 To this there came back the innocent re- ply:
 'Why not?" and his host had to pay an- other los. Cd. porterage.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
STATE PRESS.
Various Subjects Discussed by the Able Rural
 Editors. s9

From the Alexander City Outlook
 Birmingham now wants the next state democratic convention. Well, the Magic City ought to hold it's peace about con ventions until it secures the state capitol.
 Birmingham Scores Again From the Tuskaloosa Gazette.
 As for the talk of the state convention meeting in Birmingham Montgomery, Tuskaloosa would beyond a doubt prefer Birmingham for it would enable many a Tuskaloosian to see the affair, who can't otherwise attend.
 Rush It Through
 From the Colinsville Clipper
 The establishment of a national quaran- tine is a bill that we hope to see rushed through congress and become a law.
 The First Gun
 From the Ozark Southern Star.
 Geneva county is the first in the state to hold county convention. They held theirs last Saturday, and the delegates to the state convention are instructed for Governor Johnston for second term, and J. H. Adams for secretary of state. This compliment Is very much appreciated by the editor of this paper.
 Wholesome Truths From the Eutaw Mirror
 MT. Underwood, member of congress from the Birmingham district, has been telling the republicans in congress some straight, wholesome truths about the Dingley bill as it affects the Birmingham district. He tells them in plain language that the bill does no good in the south-that 1t is not needed at all, and that the natural resources of this section are so far superior to all oth- CTS that no tariffs nor bounties are needed unless for revenue purposes. That is the truth in simple and plain terms, and if all the southern people would always stand pat on that platform and leave all others as unimportant side issues, the result of the elections would be much more in &C., cordance with southern ideas and southern thought. And we would be spared the unseemly wrangles and bad feeling, the os- tracism and intolerance to thousands of the best democrats in the country. A solid army, without factions or warning eie- ments will invariably turn up victorious. because founded on common sense, the common good and unity of purpose. And to be led away from such motives of po- litfcal action by the cries of demagogues and pap-seekers and by men who, perhaps, never did an honest days work in their lives, but who have sought and made a livelihood by appealing to the passions, prejudices and ignorance of the masses, is always fraught with danger to the liber- ties and rights of the people. MT. Under wood deserves well of his constituents for his good sense and plain talk, and they should see that he is kept where he is as long as he has the backbone and moral courage to tell the plain truth to the ene- mics of free markets and free intercourse> and the least possible obstruction to free trade.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

food, should always be beside them at night, with nursery lamp, which will keep the milk, etc., warm. For breakfast an egg a sweetbread, fish or chicken is best A cup of beef tea, with bread and butter, between Il and 12. Lunch and dinner of something light and easily digest ed such as fish and a chop, and a light nursery pudding. All meats should be pounded to a mince, well cooked fruit and vegetables should be taken, but raw fruit avoided, except grapes, and a cup of in- valid's food should be given at bedtime.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

The Birmingham Gas company is too slow for the progressive Birmingham of to- day. While old fogies are fighting over legal rights, new people go ahead and act. The Age-Herald's promise that the people should be given dollar gas will be full filled.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

Several new steel plants are promised the Birmingham district within the next twelve months. It has been demonstrated that steel can be made here cheaper than at any other point in the world and capitalists can therefore make no mistake in such in- yeStmentS,
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

With a commercial congress in session in Florida, manufacturing men meeting in Georga and the quarantine convention sit ting in Mobile, a disastrous wind storm in the south would not be surprising.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

The Age-Herald congratulates the chief of police of Birmingham upon the improved police service. Strict attention to business is always productive of good
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

Minister DeLome with David Bennett Hill, Grover Cleveland, and there are others, will now doubtless retire to the shades of private life.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

The Sackville West incident should have been lesson to Dupuy DeLome, but 1t was not.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

Montgomery will have its share of femin- inc fuss and feathers today when the wo- men organize a press club.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

Right will always prevail. The people were right when they demanded dollar gas and they will get it.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

Birmingham will extend cordial welcome to the prS1nised new bi-product plant.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

Perhaps DeLome will write the story o how he happened to do it for the highes bidder among the New York dailies.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

From the dramatic way Candler of Geor- gia, owned up to the authorship of that sensational letter, he must not have been so much in the dark about its publication as he claimed
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

Allen D. Candler of Georgia, like Min ister DeLome wrote a private letter. Neither knew it was loaded.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

The frivollng and sporting days of the senator from Maine and Spain are at an end for the present.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

And the iron men will stand together. That should prove strong combination.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

If DeLome had seen Hanna he might have been advised to deny the letter.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
coon LOOKS AND FOOD.

Everybody indorses Mckinley in giving the Spanish minister his passports.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11
sunsnR1prroN RATES.

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From the Colinsville Clipper.
 The establishment of a national quaran- tine is bill that we hope to see rushed through congress and become a law.
The age-herald., 1898-02-11

From the Tuskaloosa Gazette.
 As for the talk of the state convention meeting in Birmingham or Montgomery, Tuskaloosa would beyond a doubt prefer Birmingham for it would enable many a Tuskaloosian to see the affair." who can't otherwise attend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-12
STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.
Items of Interest Picked Up Along
shore.

Tho Allan line steamship Sandman ar
rived at 2 30 yesterday afternoon from
| Liverpool. Her only passengers were
about dozen returning cattlemen. She
brought between 500 and 600 tons of cargo
| billed through to Canada.
| ( The Elder Dempster freight boat Mem
non. Captain Horace e. Shallis. arrived
yesterday morning with cargo OF sOAtons
of tin plate going through to Canada
Her only passengers were seven returning
cattlern an all of whom passed muster and
were allowed to land.
The Allan liner Sarmatian, Captain
Johnston arrived from Glasgow early yes
terday morning. Her cargo consisted of
800 tons of general merchandise billed
through to Canada. There were no local
consignments. Her only passengers were
returning cattlemen.
Two new steamers have been added to
the feet Of the Dominion line, and will
be placed.in service In readiness for next
season SO that they will ply between this
city and Liverpool. The names of the
new steamships are the Dominion and
the Yorkshire. The former is twin
screw of 6OO0 tons and the latter is Of
about 5000 tons.
The Gloucester fishing schooner VIM.
Il. Rider arrived yesterday morning
from the western banks. She brought
fare of about II, 600 pounds of fresh and
sailed fish. About 5000 pounds of fresh
fish were sold to Willard and Wyer and
discharged at Custom House wharf. The
schooner is very prettily modelled craft.
Schooner Georgia Willard of Portland,
SO tons. "a years old, has been sold to
three Boston fish dealers, who have pre-
sented one half in interest and command
of schooner to Captain Charles Burkhardt
of the fishing schooner Tragabigzanda,
lately wrecked on Isles of Shoals.
The schooner Damietta and Johanna
has been placed in the dry dock for re-
pairs.
The schooner Charles L. Mitch ell has
arrived here with q partial cargo of Ice.
She will take on board general cargo for
Demarara at the Boston and Maine wharf
for Damarara.
Three dredging machines were at work
in the harbor yesterday for the first time,
and the work is now progressing rapidly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-12
WESTBROOK.

A party of 10 of the young married la
dies of this city will entertain the ladies'
circle at the vestry OF Warren church next
Monday evening. A novelty in connec-
ton with the entertainment consists in
the gentlemen selecting valentine and
forming line of march. Each couple
is to be weighed and the difference in
the weight will determine what it will
cost the gentlemen of the party for supper.
Capt. Isaac F. Quinby is seriously i'll at
his home on Mechanic street.
At the last regular meeting of Mime
haha council, D. of P, resolutions were
adopted on the death of Mr.. Collins Nc
Kenzie, member of the council, the VIC
tim of the sad death by accident two
weeks ago.
Judge ToIman and City Marshal
Knight. while riding Thursday afternoon
were thrown from their sleigh and badly
bruised. The sleigh runner caught in
the car track and frightened their horse.
Mr.. knight held on to the reins and was
dragged quite distance. Judge Tclman
hurt his leg.
Mr.. Winford H. Smith of Bowdoin COLI
lege, who has been spending few days
at his home in this CITY, has gone to New
York, to attend the 50th annual conyen-
tion and semi-centennial celebration of
the Theta Delta Chi fraternity.
The Democrats of Westbrook are to hold
their cancuses Thursday and Friday eve
nings, February "a and %.
Yesterday afternoon from $50 to 7.30
the ladies' circle connected with Univer-
salist church served supper in the vestry
of their church. The supper was well
attended and is somathing new and novel
In that food is paid for at the rate Of
one cent for each article of food. The
committee having in charge the arrange
ments were Mrs. SIS. Andrews, Mrs. G.
81. Andrews. Mrs. Alton Archer and
Miss Fanny Anderson.
Rev Mr.. Clements of Buxton will
at p. m.
Rev. Thomas B. Payne, pastor of the
Universalist church is to preach Sunday
forenoon on "SoIne 18th century gains
for liberal christianity and the work of
Universalism therein
The committee appointed by Wade
Camp, S. of ", have arranged for a
public observance Of Lincoln day. The
exercises are to to be held in g. A. r.
hall this evening at 7.3o. Rev. 4. P.
Payne and W. G. Mann, the local minis
tiers, and Mr.. FL. Elwen of Cloudman
post are each to deliver an address ap-
propriate to the occasion. A programme
of literary and musical numbers will also
be rendered in connection with the exer-
cises. Invitations have been extended the
G. A. R., w. r. G. and Ladies' Aid, 5.
of ", and a.cordial invitation is extend
ed the public to attend.
The regular meeting of the board OF en-
gineers of the fire department will be
held next Tuesday evening. The annual