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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

After declaring war, the House should
go home and hide itself. 1t has disgraced
the country enough.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

ITO Hire Help. To Rent Rooms,
To Get Boarders. in fact TO
buy, sell. hire or rent any
thing, see that your Ads APP
pear regularly in the Eagle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15
There will be war with Spain.

The danger to the throne from the Span
ish people seems to be largely poppycock.
If war is now prevented the United
States senate will get a whole lot of the
credit
After declaring war, the House should
go home and hide itself. 1t has disgraced
the country enough.
Just at this time no dark-eyed Spaniard
wants to fire a short across the bows
of an American boat.
The Judgment of the people says there
will be war. The national instinct is still
that Spain will back down.
In order 10 be perfectly sure OF knowing
how this war finally turns out. it will be
| necessary to keep out of its battles.
Schley has got his flying squadron out
| on the rolling ocean. He may hurt the
! Spanish, and, again, he may hurt him
self.
with little weakhng like Spain, how long
would we be preparing TO smash Eng
! laRd?'
II we recognize Cuba's independence
our soldiers on reaching there must place
themselves under Gomezs command.
Spare US that.
This war will put an end TO the barrie
ship nonsense. They are big floating su-
gar bowls and the nations VIII see their
| utter uselessness.
The very first move the warship Mime
apois fouled her anchor and was delayed
two hours. No wonder Spain is anxious
to get AZ our navy.
II is a burning shame that a war reso-
luton should be passed in the House with
a riot among is members. What a beau
tifA spectacle that House presented.
How the people like 10 abuse the Presi-
dent. and how donsidera,e they are Of the
Congress. Delay on the pars Of the Presi-
dent was criminal When the Senate de-
lays il is AL right.
Mckinley IS thinking OF history. He
would rather have It said Of MIN: He
tried his utmost 80 prevent war than.
From the first President Mckinley was
set in his determination 80 drive Spair
from The hemisphere"
The President might have satisfied tht
/ excitement-fends BY passing his mes
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

Schley has got his flying squadron out
on the rolling ocean. He may hurt the
Spanish, and, again, he may hurt him
self
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

The danger to the throne from the Span
ish people seems to be largely poppycock.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

II war is now prevented the United
States senate will get whole lot of the
credit
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

If it takes this long to get into war
with a little weakhng like Spain, how long
would We be preparing TO smash Eng
laRd?"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

Mckinley is thinking Of history. He
would rather have It said Of MIN: He
tried his utmost 80 prevent war" than:
From the firsI President Mckinley was
set in his determination 80 drive Spain
from The hemisphere"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

II we recognize Cuba's independence,
our soldiers on reaching there must place
themselves under Gomezs command.
Spare Us that.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

This war will put an end 10 the barrie
ship nonsense. They are big floating SUI
gar bowls and the nations VIII see their
utter useleSspess.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

The very first move the warship Mime
apolis fouled her anchor and was delayed
two hours. No wonder Spain is anxious
to get AZ our navy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

How the people like TO abuse the Presi-
dent and how eoHsiderate they are OF the
Congress. Delay on the PARK Of the PreSi-
dent was criminal. When the Senate de-
lays il is AL right.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-15

II is n burning shame that war reso-
luton should be passed in the House with
a riot among is members. What a beau
tifIA spectacle that House presented.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
TO CUBA AND WEST INDIES, VIA CEN
 TRIAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY.

Both one way and excursion tickets can be purchased through to Havana via Port Tampa and Miami. Steamers of the Plan. Steamship company leave Port Tampa Mondays, Thursday and Saturdays each week for Key West and Havana. Steam CTS of the Florida East Coast Steamship company leave Miami on Sundays, We'd nesdays of each week for Havana. Close connection at Port Tampa and Miami may be had by taking Central of Georgia rail- way. For schedules, rates, reservations and other information call on Solon Jacobs, commercial agent, No. 2015 First avenue, or Jack w. Johnson, union ticket agent, Bir- m!ngham. Ala
 J. c. HALLE, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
The age-herald., 1898-12-31

out the entire business community and coupled with unprecedented export trade in manufactured goods, and the fact that we are selling two dollars worth abroad for every dollars worth we buy, renders possl- ble the gains reported in dstributive trade over 1897, ranging from 10 to 40 per cent, turing centers except great textile indus tries The export trade of the country TOT the year as above intimated is the heavi- est ever known and will probably exceed s1. .25O 900 900 in value, thus being nearly double the imports.
 Our export trade in manufactured goods, it might be observed, is the heaviest ever known, and for the first time in our coun- trv's history exceed the value of imports of similar goods.
 Failures for the Year
 There were ,63S failures In the United States in 1898, involving liabilities of $141,- 137ll7. a decrease from 1897 in number of 11.2 per cent and in liabilities of 9.5 per cent. Compared with 1896 and 1895 the pro- portion of decrease shown is even larger and compared with 1893 failures were fewer by % per cent, and liabilities smaller. De- creases are also shown when compared with 1891, a year of large trade, but of numer- ous and costly failures, but compared with 1892 there is an increase of 13 per cent. in number Unsatisfactory conditions in tex tile lines and some large failures of banks and other financial concerns account for the expansion of liabilities shown in-seme sec- tions.
 Cereal exports fittingly close the year with an exceptionally large weekly total Wheat, including flour, shipments for the week aggregate 6,29262 bushels, against E .515. .231 bushels last week, and 5,395 O61 bushels in the corresponding week of 1897.
 Corn exports for the week aggregates B. 0S6, ,S66 bushels in this week year ago.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
ECRETARY ROBT. P. M'DAvlG
Receives a Letter InQuirlS About the
 AlleSeu Firm.
GOV. JOHNSTON ON HUNTING TRIP
Meeting of the Railroad Commission Will be Held on Monday to Ad- just the Freight Rates
 on Grain.

Montgomery, December SO.-(Spscial.)- Secretary of State Robert P. McDavid this morning received a letter from Edmond Oklahoma, signed by A. c. Carroll. asking information in regard to the "Interna tional Migrating Society,"" and if such an orgfani- zatlon has teen Incorporated under the laws of Alabama.
 Carroll then proceeds to tell of a very smooth artist, who is doing the colored people of Oklahoma in great shape. ne- gro he says, is going the rounds of that territory, claiming to be the representative of International Migrating Society" with headquarters in Birmingham, Ala, and per suading the colored people to sell their
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Philadelphia workmen will be entrusted

Pn1ladelDhia WOrkmen VIII De entrusted with her construction.
 It will take at least fifteen months from the time the keel is laid before the ship is ready to launch and another year and a hall must elapse before she will be. ready to break out her flag and take her place in the new American navvy. These estimates are based, of course, on peace times, Tor the work could be rushed much faster If necessary.
 To the trained eye the plans for the Maine tell plainly what a tremendous ship she will be. Nearly 390 feet long and able to steam IS kots an hour without straining herself greatly, she will certainly be naval creation that will attract the attention o1 all maritime powers. Her sides will be pro- tected by twelve inches of the new <rupped armor, steel so tough that it can only be penetrated at short range by the heaviest guns, and every corner will be so rounded that it will afford poor landing place for even the best aimed shot.
 To do her share of damage the Maine Will mount four 12-inch and fourteen 6-inch guns in her main battery and twenty rapid-nre guns of various sizes in her secondary out- fit The big guns will be forty caliDres long, which means forty times the diameter of the bore, and forty feet for the 12-inch guns With such batteries manned by the same sort of fellows that handled the shoot- ing irons at Manila and Santiago, the Maine will surely be able to give battle to any thing afloat.
 The Cramps are a bit particular apout the new naval pride, and to see that she has plenty of room they are building new slip especially for her construction.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31

property and pay to him s32 each for their fare to Africa, saying that the whites are going to run the negroes out of the United States.
 Carroll closes his letter with this para graph -s
 "Please send any information in regard to such a society and its honesty, now located in your state, or of negro immigration en route to Africa since 1S76.7 The gentleman in question has already gathered about $500 cash, with many ready to leave on January 15, to meet in Atlanta, Ga., en route to Africa
 The migrating society," is unknown in this state and the innocent colored citizens of Oklahoma have been sadly duped
 The Governor Goes a Hunting
 Governor Johnston has caught up with the great mass of work which a session of the general assembly makes for him, and he is taking much need recreation. He left last night for Mobile, where he will join a party of friends and go up to Washington county for couple of days hunting. There are splendid hunting grounds in Washing ton, with deer, turkey and quail to furnish fine sport.
 It is not probable that the governor will be at the capitol again before Monday, as
  spend Sunday with his family. Next Wednesday he expects to visit Anniston to review the Third Alabama regiment now stationed there.
 Anxious to be Soldiers
 It is rumored that a vacancy in the posi- tion of first lieutenant in the Third Ala bama will occur on the first of January, and already there are on file with the governor upwards of forty applications for the posi- tion. The friends of Captain Walden, for merly of the Second Alabama, are pushing his candidacy for the commission, and they believe that he will be appointed.
 Colonel J. w. Cox, of the First regiment, Alabama National Guard, has resigned his commission. As yet no one has announced as a candidate for the vacancy. The elec- ton will probably not take place before some time in the spring.
 The resignation of Arthur c. Crowder, Junior second lieutenant, Troop D. First cavalry, Alabama National Guard was re- ceived by the adjutant-general yesterday. and accepted.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
THE NEW MAINE.
The Keel of the Great Ship Soon to b.
 Laid.
from the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Within a few days the first plates of forged steel that will form the keel of the new battleship Maine will be laid at Cramps shipyard, and from that moment until the great ship leaves for her post of duty a thousand hands will rear the structure in plain sight.
 But the Maine is already built in two de- partments of the big shipyard, though to a man-of-wars- either would be very poor craft to put to sea in. A wooden model of the huge ship is finished and so arranged that it can be pulled apart and replaced at will, while up in the vast recesses of the mold loft there is another Maine laid down on the floor.
 This latter is, perhaps, the most interest," ing, and is decidedly the most important, for without it the real structure could not be reared. Really, 1t consists only of a mass of chalk marks on the smooth floor, and to casual observers it might become ap- parent. after close study, that the drawer was trying to produce the representation of a ship.
 But this vast and apparently bewildering conglomeration of lines is as necessary to the builders as the iron and steel that will go into the hull. Every beam, every plate, every bolt and every screw is faithfully re- produced in the big chalk drawing, and from this absolutely perfect pattern the ship will be built.
 The great craft that is to replace the wrecked vessel of the Havana harbor trag- edy will be New Englander in name only She will be christened Maine, but every beam and every plate of her fortress-like sides will be product of Pennsylvania. Moreover she was designed right here at home, and so interested are the builders in the work that none but the most skilled
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
12-29-thurs&sat-t' -t'
Notice to Contractors.

Office of City Engineer
 Birmingham, Ala, December 2S 1898. Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 12 o'clock noon, Wednesday. January 1, 1S99 for certain grading, macad- amizing, curbing and storm sewer construc- ton in the neighborhood of Beelers Station. Plans, specifications. forms of proposal, and estimates of quantities may be obtained at this office.
 Certified check for $50, made payable to the mayor and aldermen of Birmingham must accompany each bid.
 Bond will be required to the amount of $S,OOo.
 Right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 (Signed) JULIAN KENDRICK, 12-2S-td City Engineer.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Receivers Notice.

To the Creditors of Corona Coal and Coke Company:
 chancery court of Jefferson county, ren- dered November 29, 1898, the undersigned, receivers of the Corona Coal and Coke com pany, hereby give notice to all creditors of said company, and to all persons having ella ms of any kind against 1t. to present the same to the undersigned receivers, duly verified at the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company, at No. 1907 Second avenue. Birmingham, Alabama, on or before Febru- ary 15, 1899, or the same will be forever barred.
 HENRY B. GRAY.
 T. C. CULVERHOUSE. JAMES J. GARRETT, Receivers.
 Counsel. December IT. 1898.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
REDUCED RATES TO NEW ORLEANS VIA ALABAMA GREAT SAUTH-
 ERN RAILROAD.

On account of the annual meeting of the Southern Educational Association, New Or leans, La, December 27-S0, 1898, the Ala bama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets to New Orleans from all points at a rate of one-fare plus S2.00 for the round trip. Tickets on sale December 26-27 and 2S. final limit January g, 1899.
 Solid vestibu,ed train carrying through sleepers and coaches via this line.
 Call on or communicate with R. Nj. Ellis travelling passenger agent, 20l9 First ave nue. Birmingham, Ala, for further infor- nation sleeping car reservations, etc.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
RRApsrREET,s REVIEW

New York. December 9o.-Bradstreets to- morrow will say:
 Holiday quiet in general demand, sus- tained activity in industrial lines, particu- iarly iron and steel, exceptionally large shipments of goods on orders, large cereal exports and specially heavy dealings In speculative markets, are features calling for notable mention in the closing week of the year. Firmness in price is likewise an encouraging feature in most staples. Wheat, though showing reaction, is higher on he week on large export clearances and other cereals are in sympathy. Pig iron demand grows, and prices for this product and for steel rails, steel billets, plates and wire rods are all higher on the week, while the vol tune of foreign demand fer~our finished metal products apparently increase as the year draws to its conclusion. Concisely stated, the reports received as to the years business in all sections of the country point to an unprecedented volume of domestic and export trade, which is reflected in bank clearances, exceeding the high record of 1892. The general level of prices of staples and securities at the close of the year is at the highest point reached for five years past. Railroad earnings exceed all previous years and finally there was a smaller num- Der Of failures and lower liabilities than re- ported in any year for at least five years past
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
TO 7 T Az he.,sths /, The Kind You Havs Always Bought Signature 2, &s1Azzzzal
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING, with PER- EJECT SUCCESS IT 6OOrHES the CHILD SoFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO. and is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask TOT Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents 8 bottle
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of stockholders of the Ensley Land company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham, Ala, on Monday, January 9, 1899.
 J. R. VAIL,
 Secretary. 10 thurs R,sat-td
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Roy Accidentally Killed

Letohatchie, Ala, December 30.-Two lit- tie boys, sons of Mr. E. B. Chestnut were hunting this afternoon when Alex. years old, was accidentally shot and killed by Edward, 12 years old.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Excelsior Steam Laundry DOES AAAAe>.>
 EXQUISITE WORK. George A. BIinn G Son, 1907 Second Avenue. Phone 2o2
Stockholders Meeting.

A meeting of the stockholders of the Ala bama National Bank, of Birm ngham, Ala, will be held at the banking house of said bank in the city of Birmingham, Ala, on January TO- 1899, at 12 o'clock, noon, for the election of board of directors and the Atransaction of such other business as nlay come before the said convention.
 w. A. PORTER. Cashier 12-30-td
The age-herald., 1898-12-31

An important meeting of the railroad commission will be held next Tuesday. The commissioners will have before them the question of adjusting the rates on grain ana hay over the various roads in the state Formerly Alabama has been on the cotton basis, which will not permit the handling or grain and hay rendering it well night im- possible for the farmer who raises either to dispose of his product. The commission CTS br5bose to so adjust the rate that corn oats, wheat hay, etc., may be shipped rom point to point without discrimination.
 Petitions to have depots built at Da!eville. in Dale county, and Brandon, on the Ala bama Great Southern railroad. will also De considered at the meeting Tuesday
 sampson's Capital History
 The sketches from the history of the state capital written by the late James B. Simpson, published in The Age-Herald last Tuesday, have been eagerly read here in Montgomery There is much valuable information in the little pamphlet, which was published for the benefit of the young widow and little children. For the infor- nation of many Alabamians who would probably desire a copy, it may De secured on application to Private Secretary Chappel Cory.
 The State Printing
 The Montgomery printers have been max ing loud noise today, that rioi auo . .r was granted the contract to do the state printing. The bid of the Florida concern was 19 cents per thousand ems, whiie the Montgomery bids ranged from to lo cehls higher. The Florida concern has equippeu it's office with the latest improved typese. ting machines, and it is thus enabled to make the cheap bid. A Montgomery hrm secured the contract for all blanks ana LII : legislature work.
 A Rushing Business
 The register in bankruptcy for the middle district is doing a rushing business. fes- terday twenty-two applications were nleo with him, and today there were hiteeh more Those filed today were:
 J. A. Richardson, Covington county 9' J' Thomly, Dale county; G. D. Hall and ,. h. Morris Coffee county; Joseph Hanson, Jas. R. Morton, w. J. Spann, J. M. CuiVerhouse' c. M. Robertson, John watson, Wetberington. c. M Halow, w. M. Ha,ow J. M Woods. Joe Jones, all from Geneva county. hDnoih
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
A Lucky Mamma

From the Yonkers Statesman.
 Anna-They say have my mother mouth and nose.
 Hannah-Well, your mother was lucky to get rid of 'em.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
Not New
From Tit-Bits.

From Tit-Bits.
 Frank--Some genius in Birmingham has invented a buttonless shirt.
 Billy-Why, that's old. I've worn them ever since my wife learned to ride a bike.
The age-herald., 1898-12-31

fessional estimates of the outlook generally point to a continuance of the rise in prices for both stocks and bonds, tempered per haps by set-backs
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
An Unfavorable Influence

These general results in the country at large have been effected, too. notwithstand- ing the outbreak and conclusion of a for eign war and in spite also of unfavorable conditions in some industries, notably tex tile manufacturing, which, combined with unfavorable weather early and the lowest price for cotton record, exercised an unfavorable influence. But the close of the year finds an improvement even in those di- rections, and returns as to retail trade are strikingly good In all sections. Best reports as to distributive trade naturally come from the grain growing sections, which were the first to feel an improvement resulting from free foreign demand for our cereals, but indications not wanting that this im- provement is gradually percolating through
The age-herald., 1898-12-31
SAVANNAH LINE.


 Meals and Beths
 AboardS Cost Auc IesT Rail
The age-herald., 1898-12-31

December 1T. 1S9
, 1898-08-05
Guatemala.

Guatemala might easily sustain ten
times its present population. The soil is
rich and easily cultivated, and, unlike
the other Central American republics,
there is plenty of labor. Some parts of
the country are quite thickly populated,
but the others are covered with dense
forests and a variety of timber. which
might be easily made marketable if
means Of transportation were provided.
But, although Guatemala is much
further advanced than the rest of Cen.
trail America, her railway system does
not exceed $50 miles; there is no inter
nal navigation, and the wagon roads are
in a deplorable condition. The mineral
wealth of the country is supposed to be
large, but it is only slightly developed
The mines are inaccessible, and, in the
absence of modern machinery, which at
present cannot be conveyed to them,
cannot be worked with profit.
The government offers generous in
ducements to immigrants. The land
laws are liberal, and efforts have been
establishment of colonies and the pre-.
emption of public lands by private set,
tiers. But all the accessible area is at
present occupied, and no foreigner can
expect to prosper in Guatemala unless he
has abundant capital which will enable
him to purchase at high prices plau.a-
tions already developed. Forum.