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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
A Greater BIRMINGHAM.

The board of aldermen last night, in
Difference, some expressed dissatisfaction
on the part of the suburbs, which would
be the main beneficiaries, resolved against
present annexation. The vote was ten 10
seven. The resolution is not final but mere
ly an expression on the part of the board
to indicate a desire to act In accordance
with the wishes of the people The ques-
ton may come up at the next meeting i'll
the form of a bill proposed for adoption by
the legislature, which must first be recon-
mended by the board of aldermen. In the
meantime the citizens and suburbantes
should express themselves. -.
The Age-Herald believes in Greater Br-
mngham for many reasons. The suburban
towns would be the gamers in sanitation,
water supplies, schools and in many other
ways. While a few large property holders
may feel city taxation a bit, the great
masses of people would be immediate gain
ers and In short time the large property
owners would likewise profit in develop
ment and increased values. Let the people
speak out plainly and demand Greater
Birmingham. so
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

very fruitful by taking the stand Indicated
by Senator Jelks. They could signa1ze
their return by an act that would bring
peace. safety and prosperity to the state.
It lies In their hands to render a conBtitu-
tional convention a certainty; and they
know the consolidated white vote Of the
state can be trusted to do what Is wise and
best and right. They can in that way earn
an honored place in the consolidated ranks.
The Age-Herald cordially hopes that Sem
ator jerks observations are well founded.
There is no reason why the populists
should oppose a convention. They are
equally interested in the elimination of an
ignorant and scalawag-ruled vote. Let
us get together for the purpose of making
the state safe in all contingencies and UNI
der all circumstances. The recent story of
North Carolina should not be disregafded.
In that state the populists and the demo-
Gratis have come together, for the common
good. So they should do in Alabama; and
there will be no occasion that will better
befit and dignity such an union than the
movement that looks to the holding of
constitutional convention.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
Or. Andrews RESIGNATION.

The inevitable has happened. DIR. An
drews, who was taken from the presidency
of Brown university is one of the greatest
educators in the country. He is an intel
lectual force of tine first rank as many of
the people of this city and this
state we'll know. He took charge
of Chicago's public schools. because
the people wanted the services of such
a man. But Chicago has a school
board, and that school board is simply a
collection of ward politicians. Every place
in the schools is to them but a piece Of
patronage for their heelers. A clash be-
tween DR.. Andrews and the board became
only matter of time. 1t was inevitable,
Andrews has rendered his resignation
The anger of the people of Chicago is rap
Idly rising, and in some way the resigna-
tion may be overcome, but at present such
a way is not i'll sight.
The crisis arose over some changes in the
night school principals, and the ward poll
teians in the board seized the opportunity
to show DIR. Andrews that he did not have
the power to appoint teachers. That power
would cut off the patronage of the members
of the board. The able and distinguished
board Proposed to put their heelers into
the schools as teachers, holding DIR. An
drews of course responsible for their con-
duct. Lr Andrews promptly met the case
with a tender of resignation. He does not
propose to endorse and support and carry
out the vile work of lot of ward polite
ians.
The case is one of wide bearing. It is a
story of American politics, and American
methodist very disgraceful story. But
there is hope that the prominence of Dr.
Andrews and the absolute vileness of the
Chicago board, will work out good and
that 1t will help other communities, If not
Chicago, to drive politics out of school
work.
Alabama herself is suffering from a some
what similar case. Our township schools
are afflicted with political county superin-
tendents, and 1t will take united action
on the part of the good people of the state
to shake them off.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
A DARKTOWN LULLABY

From the Baltimore American.
Sleep time, NAH honey! evenfn' shadows
fallin
Sun sinkin' down ina skies;
Sand man done reckons time now fo' call
Close yo' III coal-black eyesi
Close dem, nah honey! Sand man won't
lub yo'
Eff yo' 'sists to chattah dataway;
Yander he's calm!
"Derry dunn, derry dunn! derry ditty ditty
dum!"
OATS what'a Sand Man say!
Sleep time, nah honey! shadows creepin',
Creepin' up arouna cabin do;
Down ina meadow dem bullfrogs am
weepin',
weepin kase de sunlight had to go.
Sand Man am waikiki sweet dreams he's
bringin'-
Doan yo' blink dem III eyes dat way!
Yander he's singfnr
"Derry dunn! derry dun! derry dftty ditty
OATS what Sand Man say.
Sleep time. nah honey! shadows done foun'
yo',
roun' yo' an 20 or nanny. too.
Whippo'win am singin'. stngiR all aroun'
yo'.
Des a sweet good might he means TO- yo,!
Sand Mani How do sub. III one am ready.
Ready TO- to dream'a night erway;
Chyne up 20 sjngin'!
"Derry dumb derry dunn! derry ditty ditty
Das's what sand Man saxi
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
General WheeIer's Seat.

The effort of Leader Bailey to diminish
the democratic strength in the house by
ousting General Wheeler from his seat
should have been left to some of the ram
pant republicans Of that body. II was I'M
natural and, let us hope, uncongenial
work.
General Wheeler holds that the law which
prohibits man from holding commission
in the army while holding civil office, was
passed when there was no volunteer army
and none in contemplation; that the bill
relates to the regular army only; that the
departments have so held In several cases,
and that the whole history of the govern
ment sustains his view of the matter,
especially the action of congress during the
war Of 1872, when one-half of congress be-
came volunteers against the British who
were threatening the capital. General
Wheeler's contention should have had the
support OF the leader of the minority, In
stead CT hrs active and bitter opposition.
If congress were wrong in 1872. and in the
~
General Wheeler would have quickly ac-
cepted The decision OF the house by resign
Ing his post in the army, where he did
noble service, and where perhaps his SER
vices might yet be very valuable. He is en-
deavoring TO discharge his duties to a con-
stituency that has consecutively honored
him nearly twenty years, and at the same
time he was keeping in line for any service
in Cuba CT elsewhere that the government
might desire at his hands. In every per-
soual respect General wheeler's action has
been comniendable. whatever it may have
been from a constitutional or legal point
Of view.
Mr.. Baile,'s devotion to the constitution
and to the laws is trife oyerworked.
General Wheeler has less than three
months to serve in this congress; and while
rearly all the precedents are In his favor,
str. Bailey should have sought some of the
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
Better Streets.

The aldermen last evening adopted the
suggestion of the Age-Hera and revived
the office of street commissioner. In this
they acted wisely. The people will well
come Street Commissioner John McCartin
and will expect from him an immediate i'm
provement in the condition of the city's
streets. Nearly all the streets of the South
Side from Avenue G to the foot of the
mountain are In bad condition. They
should be Immediately improved. So it is
in other sections. There is much work to
be done by Commissioner McCartln.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

vulnerable points of republicanism rather
than strained point against the gallant
general ard good democrat who represents
the Eighth Alabama district. He should
have considered The claims of good demo-
cratic constituency even If he has accumu-
lated dislike for It's representative, and
possibly some je3iousy ON account of that
representatives unsurpassed popularity In
the house.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
ITS ANGLOCIzED FORM

From the New York Mail and Express.
Let US spell 1t Richport. Neither Puerto
Rico nor Porto Rico is English, but Span
ish and Portuguese. Since the island now
belongs to the United States, the sensible
thing to do Is to translate its name. That
process preserves the historical designation
and affirms the dominance of the English
speaking United States. The government
departments will then be rid of their diff
ferences as to the official designation of
our Antille.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
WORK UP A CONVENTION
From the Huntsville Mercury.

From the Huntsville Mercury.
The Montgomery Advertiser suggests that
the people write to their senator and repre-
sentatives, urging them to support the con-
stitutional convention bill. Now this sug-
gestion may be of much assistance in Sc
curing favorable consideration of the meas
ure now pending, and every good citizen
should write to the gentlemen representing
their respective counties asking them to
work for the passage Of the bill.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

General Wheeler is willing to resign his
but he does not see why line should be
. drawn against him that was not drawn at
all in the war of 1872
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
From the Sheffield Reaper.

In the interest of good public schools The
Age-Herald keeps up Its steady stokes,
striking center at every blow. The children
of the present day will have cause to look
back, when they are in the afternoon of
life, and praise and thank The Age-Herald
for it's good work in their behalf. If every
paper In the State had possessed the cour-
age to investigate the educational condi-
tions of the state and take up the cudgels
for better schools as The Age-Herald has
done, the fight against enforced ignorance
would be short and decisive. That's GER
tain
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

Uncle Sam has nearly islands enough to
mas time, and some of them will fit the
st. Louis stockings, if the Chicago papers
are to be depended upon.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

In the November election in advanced and
progressive South Dakota woman suffrage
and the South Carolina dspensary system
were beaten, but the initiative and refer
endum question was easily carried.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

New England would do well to remember
that its day for shaping national policies is
ended. The star of empire packed it's grip
and departed westward years ago.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

The scene of the latest war is on the
banks of the Swat. where the Mad Mullah
and the Khan of Dir are filling the air
with the din of battle. so to speak
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
THE FIRST STEP


From the New York Journal.
The negro problem is an intricate and
troublesome one. and the first step toward
it's solution will be for northern men to
have an attack Of modesty, under the In
auence of which they Will realize that the
people, Of the south know their own BUSH
ness best.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

The public schools of Chicago in the
hands of ward politicians is the saddest
sight the republic affoyds in these closing
days of a progressive century.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

The world is beginning to attract the at
tention and also the jealousy of the old
world. A century brings around big diff
ferences.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

Senator Chandler proposes to swap the
Philippines for Canada. The New Hamp-
shire senator is evidently trying to Guido
Thomas Jefferson as land acquisitionist
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

Bailey assumes eyS. eme wisdom when he
would question Joe Wheeler's right to hold
his seat in congress But, then, Leader
Bailey is young yet.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
SENATOR ALIENS FAREWELL

From the st. Louis Republic.
Senator Allen is preparing his farewell
speech. and the type-setters In the Con-
gressional Record offiee are greasing their
fingers with snake oil to get them ready
for the greatest effort of their lives.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

The eight planks of the Paris platform
seem to be broad enough to satisfy the
American people. although particulars as to
some of them are lacking.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

Great Writer Carnegie is still predicting
disasters and other old things for thiS coun-
try. The literary microbe is working In
him,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

Congress is always anxious to hear a
presidential message, but is never in a bur-
ny to put 1t into legislation.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

Cattle Plunger Gillett, of Kansas, Is a
bigger man at present in the northwest
than President Mckinley or General Joe
Wheeler.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

If leader Bailey should consult Tammany
Tim Campbell he would be advised not to
let the constitution stand between friends,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

Politics should be kept out of the Greater
birmingham agitation.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

The New Orleans Picayune is convince,
that proof readers do read presidential mes
sages.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

The important bills of the session will
doubtless be held until the long recess is
over.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

At least one state has a beautiful and ap-
propriate confederate monument
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

If the magazines continue to offer induce
ments, our navy win soon be officerless.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

Admiral Dewey makes history. but de-
clines to write It
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08
THE BATTLE FOR BETTER SCHOOLS

From the Admission Index.
The Birmingham Age-Herald is making g
splendid fight to improve the public schoo
system in Alabama.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

The Alger and Hecker railroad deal Il
Cuba was slyly Endorsed in the message.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Roberts. OF Utah. be-
lieves in to !.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-08

birmingham d 70 have m "a Of direct
improvements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19

Landlord Geo. l.. Woodwork of the
Evans House will serve his second
game dinner Of the season at 6 o'clock
tonight Nearly every kind of game
which has made Maine famous all over
the country is on the menu and 1t is
certain to be served in a manner that
will be gratifying to all. The menu:
Blue Points on the Half Shell
Broiled ST.. CroiX River Salmon, Maitre
dHotel
Broiled Woodcock. Raspberry Marmalade
Broiled Partridge, Madeira Sauce
BrOiled Rabbit Vermecian Potatoes
Broiled Venison Steak. Grape Jelly
Roast Stuffed Saddle of Venison, Game
Sauce
Roast Raccoon. Sage Dressing, Sliced
Lemons
Roast Black Duck. Goose Filling, Oyster
Sauce
Escalloped CLANS
Squirrel Pie, Kineo Style
Chicken Salad
Cold Lamb Cold Ham
Mashed Potatoes Green Peas
French Rolls Sally Lum Tea Rolls
Chocolate Ice Cream
Berwick Sponge Cake
Orange Charlotte
Tea Coffee Milk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19
A Startling Runaway.

Mrs. George Murphy and a compan-
ion were driving in the vicinity of
Undertook street. last evening, when
in attempting to pass team driven
by Ray Wood they ran into it-~Their
horse became frightened and started
to run at a terrific rate of speed. The
ladies We're thrown out of the carriage.
but escaped serious injuries. The
horse continued his maddened run.
through Randolph at breakneck speed
and narrowly escaping collision with
the teams on the bridge. AS soon as
the bridge was crossed he started
straight for Church hill.
Walter Millett vas on the top of the
hill, and when he saw the horse COM
ing made ready to stop him. The horse
had steadied down, but was still go
ing fast when Mr.. Millett jumped for
his neck. and finally succeeded in stop
ping the horse after being dragged
some distance. The carriage was bad
ly damaged, the shafts being broken
and the iron work demolished! The
horse was not injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19
Police Court.

A little fracas that started in one of
the down town saloons. Saturday
night, resulted in the arrest of Harry
James, yesterday.
1t seems there were several in one
of the pool rooms in town and the men
started to play pool Before the game
was finished two of the men had pooled
issues with the result that some of the
men had their money cleaned out.
Colby Horne claimed that he had been
robbed and later made complaint to
the officers. A little fracas was start
ed and later in the evening some of the
men adjourned to the back streets
where they had the affair out, the
street in front of Mayor Abbott's house
being selected.
The officer began to look for James
who went to Belfast. He was located
there, through Instructions sent by
City Marshal Call, Monday morning,
and. yesterday afternoon, was brought
to this city by City Marshal Cali.
Later in the afternoon, he was brought
before the court and was fined for be-
ing drunk. He pleaded not guilty TO
the charge Of stealing Horne's money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19

Hallowell. Tuesday evening, anu before
their departure for home succeeded IN
making quite a good deal of trouble
Many of the soldiers were loaded with
liquor and occurrences of trivial impor-
lance were as mighty insults in the eyes
of not few One soldier removed his
coat and called for room in which he
might settle differences with another
The officers were determined to prevent,
IL possible, a recurrence Of former dis
graceful scenes on Water street, and for
mally requested the excited individuals
to dispense and remain quiet The off
GERS words were not needed and force
was necessary to quell the disturbance
-Four officers were at hand and a mob of
SO or more soldiers. After a battle of
about five minutes, in which the police
men freely used their sticks, the scene
resembled something short of a riot The
city marshal called for assistance and 50
citizens aided in restoring order Four
soldiers were arrested and taken to the
police station. The excitement lasted for
about half an hour, and not few citi-
zens bear on their countenances marks
of violence. The soldiers will settle be-
fore Judge Stafford. this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19

The never ending circle of time
brings with it many changes and
events. none more happy than the an
niversary of wedding day. The 25th
occurrence of such q day came to
Prof. b. W. Theme and his estimable
wife. Tuesday, Oct. IS. The friends of
the family We're invited to their resi-
dence in an informal way to comemo-
rate the silver wedding of the heads of
the family. Many messages of kind
wishes and memories We're received,
during the day, from distant relatives
and friends, that will be treasured as
mementos on the further journey to
the 50th or golden wedding, which
though far away may be looked for
ward to in the strength of old fash
Toned man and womanhood a consul
nation sincerely wished by every
friend of the professor and his family
in Togus and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19
Foot Ball Talk.

The Institute team will play the
Bangor High school team, Saturday.
AS both teams are evenly matched an
interesting game is looked for.
One of the school team games Of the
season in this city will be the game
between Thornton and the Waterville
High team. Saturday afternoon. Ar
rangements have been made for the
two teams to come together. There
has been a great deal OF talk about the
relative strength of the two teams
Many OF the High school team support
ers are confident that the home team
will be the winners. On the other
hand those who claim to know all
about school foot ball say that Thorn
ton will have an easy thing, The Wa
terville boys will put In great deal
of hard practice within the next few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19

Do you realize that F. S. Smith & Co.
are testing you in the special sale ad
that appears today. that is testing
your judgment to see if you are quick
to take advantage of bargains you will
not obtain again? How about cent
unbleached cotton for 3h cents, stan
dard prints, cambria finish, bright
colors. cent quality, for 31a cents, 4
skeins silk for cents, cakes of good
soap for cents, &C., &c. You cannot
fully sense the Importance of the bar
gains without seeing them. The ad
names lots of chances to save money,
by being on hand at this sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19
saw her come through the door cover

saw her come through the door cover
ed with blood.
DR.. Cobb said that her injuries were
OF a serious nature and We're probably
the result OF quite shock.
Officer Andrews testified to going up
TO the house the day before the assault
and warning Mrs. Talbot against en-
tering the house. He was met with
language that was insulting and dis
respectful toward the city authorities,
from Mrs. Talbot.
Margie Taber and James Dill, wit
nesses for the respondent, testified and
their stories We're substantially the
same as Mrs. Taber's.
Q. Z. Clason appeared for the de-
PENDANT and thought that Mrs. Taber
ought to be acquitted as it was Mrs
Talbot who precipitated the row. He
said that She did/right in ejecting the
plaintiff from the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19

The following named gentlemen and
LADY will be committee for weighing
and awarding the fine Sunshine range
in Dingley & Deckers window, to the
person who has first guessed the cor
rect weight of the range. A great
multitude of guessers have been re-
corded. consequently there will be stir
ring times in the vicinity of their
store Saturday evening at which time
the decision of the committee will be
announced and the award made. The
names Of the committee are: A. w.
McCausland, H. A. Gray and Mrs. E.
J. Preble. Guesses can still be re-
corded absolutely free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19

A survey was made, yesterday, pre-
paritory to commencing the work of
raising the rails of the Electric car
tracks on College avenue from the
Elmwood to the railroad track. 1t was
the plan to wait until later in the sea-
son before the work was commenced,
the company planning to do the work
at the same time that the macadamiz-
ing was done. Since it has been de-
cided not to macadamize farther en-
account of the lateness Of the season
the company will at once commence
the work of raising the track above the
level of the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-19
Fitzgerald verriI'.

The marriage of Miss Josephine
Fitzgerald of this city, and William H.
Verrill of Augusta, took place, Tues
day afternoon at $50 O'Clock, at st.
Joseph's chureh--Rev. FIR. Mccarthy
officiated. ~ '''a r-"s
Miss Annie Fitzgerald, sister of the
bride. acted as bridesmaid and Martin
A. Fox was best man.
The wedding party left on the 35S
train for trip to Portland and Bos-
ton. On their return they will reside
in Augusta.