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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
THE ALABAMA STEEL PLANT

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
In the current number of the Iron Age,
Mr. A. M. Shook, of Birmingham, gives
a very interesting account of the magnit-
cent steel JIant which is to be erected
at Ensley six miles west of Birmingham.
One of the great drawbacks to the full de-
velpoment o1 Tie n Industry. has been
the difficulty in making steel from ths
ores found in that section. That difficulty
has now been overcome, and there is every
reason to expect a real and lasting boom"
in that quarter.
Anybody who knows the advantages OF
the Birmingham district is bound to be-
lieve that it will soon be the headquar-
ters of the iron trade in this country For
example. the new plant will draw its pig
iron its coal, its ores and its limestone
from the property of the company, with
out freight charge on any OF the raw ma
terial. We doubt if these conditions can be
found in conjunction anywhere else in the
world 1t is understood that the new
plant has its entire output engaged in ad-
vance, which is of the utmost importance
in matter of this kind.
The Birmingham boom, which eliminated
few years ago, was one or the most eX-
traordinary in the history of this country.
The enthusiastic Believers in the future
of the town were perfectly right in their
premises, but they were a little hasty in
jumping at conclusions. Now their
theories are crystalizing into facts, and
there is a solid basis for the improvement
that is seen on every hand. Birmingham
has long past the land-boom stage. 1t is
now just as completely out of the do
main of experiment as Pttsburg or its
famous English namesake We think it
perfectly certain that the day is near
at hand when foreign markets may be
found for the entire output of iron and
steel. One hsnd of manufacturing always
brings otax-s in its train, and Birmng-
ham is sr7e so be a perfect hive of in
dustry. The town has, reached a point
where it will "boom" itself.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
Of hurlyburiy innovation.
HENRY ".
Last Speech of Jefferson Davis,

The Age-Herald reprinted on Sunday
morning from the Augusta Chronicle an
incomplete report of the last public words
of the chief of the Confederacy In con-
vention of young men, gathered near his
home on the shore of the gulf, he made
an appeal replete with wisdom and good
sense. He stood before them after a life
rich in political successes, but hallowed
with memories of a cause near and dear
to him, and every word he uttered was TO
one purpose-stand by the country. 1.-THE
past" he said, sis Dead let it bury it's
dead, its hopes. its aspirations; before you
lies the future; a future full of golden
promise; future full OF recompense for
honorable endeavor; a future of expanding
national glory, before which all the world
shall stand amazed. Let me beseech you
to lay aside all rancor, all bitter sectional
feeling, and to take your places in the
ranks of those who will bring a consum-
nation devoutly to be wished-a reunited
country"
These words were spoken in the last full
year of his noble and energetic'life. and as
one reads them it seems as if he were
looking into the future and reading the
story of present time. Very few men in
all history underwent severer trials than
fell to the lot of Jefferson Davis, and Very
few had deeper insight of American af-
fairs, and when he had nearly reached life's
end he turned to the young men, speaking
golden words that should be treasured in
every heart in the land he loved so we'll.
1t is to be regretted that the entire
convention in Mississippi City has not been
preserved. Only a fragmentary report has
come down to US. No reporters were pres
ent The district is agricultural, with no
considerable towns within its bounds. The
speech was not therefore reported in full,
but from all who were present 1t must be
possible to obtain a fuller report than we
now possess. All who were present agree,
however, in saying that the distinguished
ex-president urged upon his hearers with
out limitation or modification, the duty of
sustaining the republic, and the plain duty
of turning from the past looking alone to
"a future of expanding national glory"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
The Battle of La Quasina.

1t cannot be fairly said that any one
which led to the first land battle of the
war. An army of invasion, in strange
country, covered with thick growth of
bush and tree and tall grass. could not
well avoid in an advance fire from an
enemy well and securely placed. In this
instance the Spaniards had the advantage
in every material respect. They even had
blockhouses. They knew the country. They
We're stronger in number, and they had
all the advantage of position. And yet
they were driven back, and their losses
exceeded the loss of the Americans. heavy
as the latter was.
The present war may not develop more
brilliant achievement than that of the
Rough Riders. They were volunteers
they had not served more than month,
and yet they stood without f1inching a
CALLING fire from an unseen foe; and when
Colonel Wood and Colonel Roosevelt or
dered them to charge, they drove in gal
liant style the enemy before them, and held
the field of battle. Is there any record
of similar work in a volunteer regiment of
a months standing? If there is, The Age
Herald would be glad to record it.
The Rough Riders have covered them
selves with glory. This strange mixture of
cowboys and society boys-of Texas and
the east-has added an achievement to
American arms that will be told in history,
and they have carried to Spanish hearts
an intimation of what is in store for them
when the full shock of battle is on. The
patriotism and unflinching courage of the
Rough Riders will prove an inspiration and
an example for all regiments in this war.
Every regiment will strive to emulate their
brave work, and the heroes of the battle
who fell on the field will not have given
their lives in vain. They fell in a victory
that adds new glory to the American peo-
pie. from whom they directly came
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
An ounce of practice is worth pound
of theory.
Some men overwork themselves trying to
live without work.
brainless man is about as useless as
trainless railroad.
Elderly gentlemen seem to have a per-
chant for youngerly ladies'.
The microbe of love usually steers clear
of an old bachelors heart.
When a girl thinks a man doesn't care
for her she begins to try to make him.
successful physician is one who is able
to relieve his patients of good fees.
It's bad form to drink too much wine at
dinner and. its bad taste in the morning.
Some men exert themselves fore in try
ing to borrow a dollar than in trying to
earn one.
woman's idea of wrong is something
man does that would be a mistake if she
did it herself.
Some men owe their position in society
to their wives and everything else they
have to their creditors.
Before marriage a girl wants a man to
write her love letters, but after marriage
nothing but checks will satisfy her
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
Admiral Watson's Squadron.

Whether Admiral Camara succeeds in Sc
curing COAL or not whether he intends to
pass through the suez canal or otherwise.
1t is to be hoped that a naval attack
against Spain itself will be made. Com
modore Watson, with the Oregon and Iowa
behind him and a selected lot of cruisers,
has nothing to fear from any ships that
Spain can command either at home or at
Port Said. Let the invading feet be organ
lied, and the sooner it sails the sooner will
Spain begin to appreciate what kind OF a
country she is fighting. She has thus far
showed great contempt for American
resources and American skill. Commodore
Watson can do very much towards correct
ing her notions of this country, and Ca
mara's action. one way or the other, should
not be permitted to change present plans.
The ships of the proposed squadron can
be spared from the Cuban campaign, and
they are equal to the work in hand, in
GLIDING a good thrashing of Gamara. if he
returns to Cadiz.
cult one The proposed occupation of ceu-
ia, owned by Spain, port on the African
coast opposite Gibraltar, would be an ex-
cellent base, and would settle the coal prob
lem in our favor. This, too, would bring
the war home to Spain, not only in the
neghborhood of Cadiz, but also in the
neighborhood of Barcelona in the Mediter-
ranean and in the neighborhood of Ferrol
and San Sebastian on the Atlantic. All
are within easy striking distance from
Ceuta. Ceuta would be central. 1t is al
most within sight of Cadiz, and within a
days sail of any other port on the coast
lines of Spain. Commodore Watson would
become terror to every port of the en-
tire Spanish coast, and there are fully
twenty rich ports that would become sub
ject to attacks from his heavy guns. If
Ceuta can be occupied, Spanish ports would
be at the mercy of this country, Spanish
commerce would disappear as quickly as
the mists of the morning go before the ris-
ing sun. These two things would render
the domestic situation in Spain intolera-
BILE They would soon put an end to the
war.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
HEADED THIS WAY

From the Selma New Idea.
A huge alligator, which. for reasons only
known to itself wandered away from its
watery hidings, either in the Alabama
river, or some pool in Boguechltto creek,
was discovered in the woods in the neigh
borhood of Martin Station, one day this
week by Messrs. Sim Mitchell and Nelson
Craig. After a desperate fight with the
animal, the men succeeded in killing it
with an axe. Mr.. Tom Anderson, our in
formant states that the alligator meas
ured five feet in length, and that the spot
where it was killed was fully one and one
half miles from Boguechitto creek and
twelve miles from the river. The ques-
ton now arises, why was the creature
going away from the river and creek up
into the dry and prairie country?
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
THE AMERICAN POLICY

From the Mobile News.
No political party in the United States
will oppose any measure for the extension
of commerce or for strengthening the de-
lenses. Hereafter the United States will
be out for trade and be able to protect it.
The merchant marine will be fostered, new
markets cultivated, the Nicaraguan canal
will be cut, the navy enlarged and all this
will be done without opposition from any
political party. The only great issue that
is to be fought out is that which relates
to the currency and, the republicans will
weaken on that
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
CLOSE OF IRON AND STEEL PLANTS

ETOHl tHe DiSpdlcD.
Indications point to a six weeks shut
down of about so per cent. of the iron and
steel sheet plants west of the Allegheny
mountains. OF twenty-nine distinct firms
engaged in this line of manufacture it is
expected that twenty-five or twenty-three
will suspend operations on July 1, in ac-
cordance with the plan outlined by the
manufacturers association. Two big
firms, it was learned yesterday, will be
compelled to continue operations. Not an
ticipatng a move to close down, they have
engaged in this line of manufacture it is
livery, and this will necesstate a steady
output This proposed suspension of work
is made necessary by trade conditions.
A serious problem confronts the manufac-
turers, and it is the desire of the MAORI
ty to allow their plants to remain idle
until a solution of the question can be
arrived at. This, they believe, will re-
quire six weeks.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
Next Monday is the Fourth of July.
. IAN ADMIRABLE NEWS SERVICE

From the Montgomery Journal.
The Birmingham Age-Herald of Satur-
day printed an exceedingly interesting
special dispatch from Washington, dealing
with the question of annexation. The Age
Heralds special news service is always
admirable, as we have heretofore taken oc-
cas.on to say; but Saturdays special Is
so luminous that we are constrained to
sound a more than ordinary note of COM
mendation.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

General Merritt will sail tomorrow with
the third Philippine expedition. When he
arrives he will have 1900 good men ready
for business. General Otis will join him
about two weeks later, bringing about 1900
more men.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

The cortes has adjourned, and the head
of the government is supreme. II re-
volt should, however, occur, Sagasta, VINO
is not soldier and is an old man, would
doubtless be displaced by either Weyler or
Campos-probably by the latter
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

After July / private postal cards will be
permitted to appear in the mails. The de-
signs upon them may be whatever the
sender pleases, but in quality and size they
must resemble the public article.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
INCONSISTENT DEANS

From the Admission Hot Blast.
That fellow Deans, who claims to be
running for governor on the populist tick
ct, is about as consistent as the other.
members of the party. In his opening
speech he said he did not like our election
laws and before his address was concluded
actually acknowledged that he didn't wish
them amended or changed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

Even the Canadian militia has caught the
Fourth of July fever Some of them are
going to the American cities to join in the
celebrations. The past is forgotten.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Angry Guest-Say, you'll There was a
pair of kid gloves in one of the pockets
of this coat when I hung it up on that
hook. They're gone.
Imperturable Porter-Dont know any
ting about EN- sab. Sides dey wuzn't
kid. Dey wuz cheap dogskin, sab.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

The favorite subjects of the pyrotechnists
for the coming Fourth of July are pictures
of Dewey and Hobson and Sampson, OF
Manila the Merrimac and Santiago. The
Maine and the Vesuvius are also to be
remembered.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
Hunting the Hair

From the Boston Traveller.
Elisha Qnclined to be facetious)-I'm get
ting to be pretty bald, aren't I? 'Spose
you'll have to cut my hair for about half
price hereafter, Ell?
Tonsorial artist-Oh, no. sir; we always
charge double when we have to hunt for
the har
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
wedding Out the Tares

From the Chicago News.
Eyes" observed the minister, 1--WE have
Just terminated the greatest revival our
church has experienced for many years"
ST rejoice to hear H." said his friend.
show many did you ALL to the foid?'
"Oh, we didn't add any," replied ths
good man. but we got rid of three
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

International isolation is losing ground
daily. Mr.. Henry Watterson and the
Jacksonville Tlmes-Union are among the
latest converts to the policy of expanding
national glory.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

the other in an emergency although the
distance around the Horn is almost iden-
teal with the distance from the Red Sea to
the Golden Gate.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

The vesuvius has been warned not to
hit the island of Cuba below the water
line in case she makes use of her 50O-pound
nitro-glyeerine shells.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

Lieutenant Rowan. who visited General
Garcia in May, says that the Cuban com
mander has faithfully kept every promise
he made to him. ..
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
THE CLEvELANDITEs IN A MINORITY

From the Montgomery Journal.
The minority against our immutable poll
cy of territorial expansion is dwindling.
Mr.. Cleveland and the anti-annexatonists
do not represent the wishes of the great
majority of the American people.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29
GEN. JoE,S HORSE
le Washington Post

From the Washington Post.
General Joe Wheeler's horse cannot sup
press a smile every time it chances in the
direction of the animal that is compelled
to carry General Shafter.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

The Texas papers say the wheat lands of
the state have this year produced at the
rate of a bond to the acre-a so govern
ment bond.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

The American people will reward tho
the heroes of Santiago.
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From the Knoxville Crenn.) Sentinel.
Joe Wheeler is in command of the adj
vance guard 1t couldn't have been other
wise.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

Neither shafter nor Sampson is the son OF
a distinguished father.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

Admiral Ceryera is right-he is not at
tending an international picnic.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

Keep up the agitation in favor of the
Birmingham amendment.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

Don't stop the crusade against filth.
Spread more lime, and minimize the ae-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

cumulatios of filth There are SIN some
foul spots in this city.
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Even an ambuscade in a strange land
cannot stay Roosevelt's Rough Riders.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

The insurgents act as if they had been
summoned to barbecue at Santiago. They
are coming in by every path and across
lots
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

Major Ross Harrison is doing good service
in uncoverlng the frauds of contractors in
the potatoe department.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

Between sure destruction outside the har-
Dor and certain surrender within it, the
lot of Admiral Cervera is not happy one
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

General Shafter is known in Texas as
''Pecos Bill He does not carry porcelain
bathtub
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

The cable that brings over Chauncey NJ.
Depew interviews is the next one that
should be cut.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-29

ReihIttances can De made by express,
postofiice money order or drafts at current
rate of exchange Address
THE AGE-HERALD.
Birmingham. Ala
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foul spots in this city.
The Vesuvius has been warned not to
hit the island of Cuba below the water
line in case she makes use of her 5oo-pound
nitro-glyeerine shells.
Lieutenant Rowan. who visited General
Garcia in May, says that the Cuban COM
mander has faithfully kept every promise
he made to him. =
The Texas papers say the wheat lands of
the state have this year produced at the
rate of bond to the acre-a $50 govern
ment bond.
The insurgents act as if they had been
summoned to a barbecue at Santiago. They
are coming in by every path and across
lots.
Between sure destruction outside the har-
Dor and certain surrender within it, the
lot of Admiral Cervera is not happy one
---------
Major Ross Harrison is doing good service
in uncovering the frauds of contractors in
the potatoe department.
The cable that brings over chauncey M:
Depew interviews is the next one that
should be cut
General Shafter is known in Texas as
''Pecos Bill" He does not carry a porcelain
bathtub.
Even an ambuscade in a strange land
cannot stay Rooseveit's Rough Riders.
Admiral Cervera is right-he is not at
tending an international picnic
Neither Shafter nor Sampson is the son Of
a distinguished father.
The American people will reward the
the heroes of Santiago.
Keep up the agitation in favor of the
birmingham amendment.
The record-union., 1898-05-08
A PEEPING TOM.
His Curiosity Came Near Proving
Fatal to Him.

About II O'Clock last night Fred b.
Adams, the Front street merchant, who
lives at 1926 L street, took a shot at a
man who was supposed to have at
tempted to force an entrance into his
residence. but the shot took effect in
palm tree, behind which the prowler
lodged.
Mr.. Adams servant girl occupies a
room in the rear of the house, and she.
hearing noise at the window, called
to her employer who saw the man
leaving and shot at him.
Special officer K2tzenstein was near
the building and saw the shot fired and
the man run. He ran in Katzenste1n S.
direction, and the latter waited for him
and gobbled him in, the man running
fairly into his arms.
Katzenstein took his man to the Po-
lice Station. where he was questioned
by City Attorney De Ligne. He gave
the name of Goenstein. and said he
lived near in the neighborhood in which
he was arrested. He further said that
he had no intention of burglarizing or
entering Mr. Adams residence, but ad-
mitted that he was trying to peep
through the window of the servant
girls room.
The record-union., 1898-05-08
Last Nights Parade.

One of the features of the parade last
night was small boy. representing
Young America" perched on the
shoulders of D. Reese of the Central
Stable Both were covered with flags
and came in for a good share of the
cheers.
Uncle" John Douglas, the old Mexi-
can war veteran, said that while the
procession was passing Fourth and
streets he was making his share of the
noise, when a Spaniard told him to
shut up,p and applied a vile epithet tc
him. The old mans fighting spirit was
thoroughly aroused, and he declared
that if the fellow-who was in wagon
hadn't driven off in hurry he would
have Jumped him"
After the meeting the military com
panies and band serenaded Alvin j.
Bruner and Peter Shields.
The record-union., 1898-05-08
Weather deports.

The Weather Bureau report shows
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been 50 and 49 de-
grees, with gentle northerly winds and
clear weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at a. m.
and ) p. m. yesterday were 1888 and
50 inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 40 and
81 degrees, and one year ago to-day
81 and 81 degrees.
The average temperature was 66, and
the normal 60, showing yesterday 70
have been 6 degrees warmer than usual
for the 1th day of May.
The record-union., 1898-05-08
Suits for Slim rlen,
$40, SIS and 20.

The tall men are just as fOrtu-
nate as their stout brethren. The
suits that we have for them are cut
in such manner that they will fit
perfectly just where suits for tall
men are sometimes lacking in fit.
The legs of trousers are long
enough, the waist small enough,
| the arms of coat long enough. and
the garment will fit properly over
shoulders.
Fancy Mixed Tweeds and Che
viots, $40.
Desirable Dress Suits, made of
soft finish black worsted, $40.
Dark Gray Worsted Suits, SIS.
Handsome Worsted Suits Of fine
! quality in new patterns, $50.
Dress Suits, in either frock OF
IN, SIS SO.
The record-union., 1898-05-08
SENIOR MANUEL sILvELA.
Leader of the Element in Spain
Which Was Opposed to War.

There is an element in Spanish poli-
ties which preferrede peaceable set
tlement of the Cuban question, and
these have "a great deal to say about
the conducting of affairs in connection
with the Cuban troubles. These people
are known as the dissident conserva-
tives. and preferred that an armistice
be granted to Cuba, with full authority
from the Government that the autono-