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The age-herald., 1898-03-31
Fashionable Flowers
 For Easter Decorations

For months in advance, says an ex- change, preparations for Easter are gong ; forward under miles Of giaSs, covering acers of ground in Long Island and New Jersey All the arts of the horticulturlst are employed to bring the flowers to per lection on Easter day. The grower can put up with dulness and inactivity all through the winter if only his stock for Easter IS 1T, III good condition. He knows that he Will then be able to recoup all his losses.
 There are floral fashions, however, Just as there are fashions in millinery and the lily does not by any means have the nelo to itself. Not more than half as many are grown now in proportion as were grown n few years ago. Other flowers are divid- ing attention with the fragrant white blossoms even in church decoration. Last year the azalea shared the honors or the day with the lily, and indications are not wanting that the same will be true or the Easter of 1S9S m
 If an azalea is properly cared for 1t Will last several weeks before its petals Tall. America owes the flower as 1t IS now seen in florists windows to the Dutch. The large plants which sold for $30 to $40 when they were first introduced, came from Ghent This source of supply is now prac- tically exhausted, and the market Is sup piled with an American adaptation, con sisting of smaller plants, with flowers or solid color, and of various shades Many thousands of azaleas are absorbed by New York every year, and as decorations Tor windows they are unequalled by any other plant on account of their attractive and en- during blossoms.
 Vfolets easily hold the third place in pop ular estimation Millions of them are sold at Easter and by far the larger portion of them are used for purposes of personal adornment. They are one of the staples of the floral market. Contrary to the general belief, all the Easter violets sold here are raised under glass. Southern and Califor- mia yiolets are to be found in the market, but the designation of locality refers to the plants, and not to the flowers, which are too delicate to endure transportation for long distances.
 Roses ih great variety come next, and many tons of them are disposed of in the Easter market. The American Beauty, with its sumptous flower, holds the lead. The Jacqueminot Is fofced in immense quantities The President Carnot the bridesmaid and the Ulrich Brunner are also much sought after.
 Carnations, hydrangeas, tulips, prim- roses, forsythia, jonQuils, lilies of the val ley and the South African cineraria are also sold fin large quantities, together with smilax palms and ferns in great profusion for decorative uses.
 Few striking novelties in flowers are to be found this year. Florists are constantly at work to produce new varieties or i'm provements upon popular old varieties. The man who succeeds in this direction Is even more certain of obtaining a great reward than the writer of song which catches the public fancy, so long as he can keep his secret and retain a monopoly of his in- vention.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

Miss Amelia Rice, of vicksburg, the v,s- itors' prize. At the Phoenix club Tuesday evening the following delightful programme was rem dered by Suttos orchestral
 l. March, Stars and Stripes Forever (Sousa)-Orchestra-
 2. Piano Solo (selected)-Mr Ezra Wyatt. 8. Concert Waltz, Wedding of the Winds" (dalD-Orchestra.
 4 Cornet Solo, Air ct Varie" (Flotow)- MT George P. Jackson
 5. Selection, "Princess Bonnie (Spenser). 6. Mandolin Solo, Spanish Airs" Qdus- ton)-Mr. E. G. Huston
 r Gavotte, "The Dreamer" CHarris)- S. Flute Solo, "Favorite de Vienna" fTerschal-)-Mr Lee J. Marx.
 a Finale. ''The Bride-Elect" Sousa)-Auf Viedersehn.
 The Nineteenth Century club was en- tertained by Lutie Sharpe. The programme was as follows:
 "Matthew Arnold, "Poet of Intellect" by Miss Kate Rogan. "Critical Analysis of Self-Dependence," by Miss Mary Johnston.
 Reading by Miss Ava Bradford. Discussion of several snort poems "ilh Miss Bradford as leader.
 There will be no meeting of the club un- t,l the first Wednesday after Easter, when the club will meet with Miss Annie WaiK- CT.
 Tbe young Mems Hebrew association gave an informal cotillion at their club rooms last evening.
 Miss Etta M Cross, of Evansville, lnd., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. A. weeks on Third avenue, Avondale.
 Mrs. Oscar Smith of Anniston is the guest of Mrs. L. J. Haley.
 Miss Mamie Blount. after short visit 70 Mrs. H. G. Davis, has returned 10 her hoine at Tuscaloosa.
 The following programme indicates rne treat that is in store for all who may attend the entertainment to be given Sat urday night, at Els hall. by the young ladies of the Birmingham Seminary for the
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
In the Social Realm of
 Birminqham and Elsewhere

The Treble Clef club will hold a called meeting tomorrow, Friday morning, at 10 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. T. H. Motion, on the South Highlands. Imperative busi- ness is to be considered and every mem Der is requested to be present.
 The Clionian club will meet Friday af- ternoon with Mrs. T. l.. Robertson, in- stead of Mrs. s. L. Ledbetter.
 Mrs. M. A. Morrow is critically i'll at her residence on Seventh avenue. This will be very distressing news to the many friends of this noble woman.
 Mrs. Sydney Lanier Is the guest of friends at Montgomery.
 A called meeting of the Pelham Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy was held yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. R. c. Lewis, president of the chapter. Business of importance was dis cussed and transacted.
 Miss Lillie Well gave a charming euchre party Tuesday afternoon at her home on Fifth avenue. Mrs. Kul won the first prize; Miss Lena Schlessinger second, and
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
DON'T.

From the Chicago News.
 Don't read ancient history if you want to be up to date.
 Don't annoy a silent man; he may be reformed prize fighter
 Don't commit suicide; 1t is a crime pun ishable with Imprisonment. Don't mind little thing like sander; it will rub off when dry.
 Don't presume; but if you've got to do it always presume for the best.
 Don't think because a man has big head that it is necessarily long.
 Don't believe aM a man says about his neighbors or half he says about himsetf. Don't think because man is a policeman that he is always looking for trouble
 Don't blame the man who brides himseff on his birth Without it he couldn't exist.
 Don't strike man until you are sure ne deserves it-and then be sure he is smaller than you are.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
REPAIRS TABOLES.

There Is no other remedy for dyspepsia and constipation so absolutely perfect and certain in its action.
 They are more than mere relief. They impart new organic strength and tone to the stomach and the entire di- gestive tract so that digestion becomes a natural and easy process. They are the prescription of regular physician and are recommended by the most skill ful doctors in the world, as perfectly mild and harmless, yet absolutely cer- tain in their effect. They are specially valuable as a regulator and preventive for people of sedentary occupations, particularly women.
 The rreat danger of dyspepsia and constipation is that they SO weaken and poison the entire system that it 1. laid open to serious often fats dissssss blood and vigorous constitution to resist danger Sus illnsss ,rnssi. ySYY sEs dTaggiRf Igss of CUT THE TRACES.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
NEWS OF THE STATE.

Luverne Journal: We learn today that MT. Lloyd Rawls of Searight, proprietor of the Rawls hotel, has become insane and will probably have to be sent to the asylum MT. Rawls is one of Searights first set tlers and was an enterprising citizen.
 Dadeville New Era: Since the first of Oc- tober Goodwater has shipped fifty-three cars of cattle to the west. At $500 per car that means $265O in the place of surplus yearMngs that were not worth wintering.
 Taladega News-Reporter: This morning at 8:3O o'clock Walter Johnson, the 15-year- old son of MT. and Mrs. H. c. Johnson, shot and almost instantly killed his sister Lil- ian, two years younger than himself. He was in the door way and carelessly fired a 32 short rifle in tfe yard just as his sister stepped in line of the bullet, which entered above the ear, producing death in twenty minutes.
 Anihlusia letter in Eba Clipper: D. D. Williams is jailor at this place, and lives in the lower department of the jail Yesterday morning while his children were playing in the house, one of them accidntally ran against gun that was sitting In the corner of the room and caused 1t to fall down and discharge. Three of the children were hit. One had one of its toes shot off and the other two were shot dn the hands and arms but none of the wounds were fatal.
 Union Springs Herald: Last Thursday night the oldest resident of Bullock county passed away, after a long, long life. He was MT. Henry Summerlin, of near Aberfoil. He was just about 103 years of age when he died. He had grown very feeble, and had been in this state for some time past, though he was most comfortably situated, being in the home of his children. The remains of this old citizen were ladd to rest in dlre burying ground at the Lee place last Saturday.
 Opelka News: Last Friday evening while young Trammel Bagby was standing on a stock car near the flour mills, in which lot of cattle were being loaded, he fell to the ground and both of his arms were shattered at the wrists and he was otherwise badly bruised and seriously in- jured. Medical attention was secured as soon as possible and the little fellow was carried home and is resting as easy as circumstances would permit
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
KIpL1NG ON COAST DEFENsEs.

From the Boston Transcript.
 This is the way Rudyard Kipling regarded our coast defenses few years ago: "The big fat republic is afraid of nothing because nothing up to the present time has hap pened to make her afraid. She is as un- protected as jelly fish-not internally, Of course. It would be madness for any power to throw men into America; they would simply die; but so far as regards coast de- fense, from five miles out at sea ship of the power of the British ship Collngwood could wipe out every town from San Fran cisco to Long Branch, and three first-class iron-clads would account for New York, Bartholdi statue and all. Reflect on this; it would be pay up or go up, around the en- tire coast of the United States"
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
IN THE SOCIAL REALM.
yss-.v--BY MRS. GEORGE o. BALL--~sv

would be alike, that Is, in their pride. have no doubt that we can raise 10000 ne- gro soldiers in the south inside of ninety days, who can breast the foe as well as the climate I would not object if many of them should find a permanent home in Cuba Libre after the fighting is over. It might solve some questions that have per- plexed the minds of our greatest states men and which are now agltating our own people. I am truly, HECUBA.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
WANTED-Two experienc- ed millinery salesladies at Hirsch's.

See "Poses Plastique" by Birmingham Seminar y young ladies, at Elks' Hall, April 2, 8 p. m. Benefit 0. P. Church; 25 cents.
 3-S1-3t.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

From hhe Tusha1oosa Times: Three things which Alabama needs are: A school house in every neighlborhood, good roadp to every schoi house and constitution that will provide a school law that will give to every school good support for nine months of every year.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
BOUND TO DO IT.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
 The course of events has gradually but surely brought the United States to the point where 1t is in duty bound to take a hand in the shaping of the destinies of Cuba.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
TIMES ARE CHANGING.

From the Nashville American.
 : The ex-confederates who enlist for the war with Spain must expect to be called Yankees. Fitzhugh Lee has already been so designated by the Spaniards.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
PROVED
a Cure for GrID and Colds,

Now try Dr. Humphreys Specifics for Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Weak St6pd. sch; for Rheumatism and lLsgpbago; h. fant and Female Cofnplalnts. ? : Specific Manual to be found at Drug gists, or sent free; tell all.
 Humphreys Medicine Company. New York.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
THE STATE EXCHANGES.

From the Anniston Hot Blast: Never be- fore has the press of Alabama spoken in such unmistakable terms in favor of an abridgment of the right of suffrage as at
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
samuel Will John

Announces that he is a candidaet for repre- sentative in the general assembly of Ala bama, from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic convention.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
AN OLD SAW REMODELED.

From the Washington Star. Men heard Spain's arrogant remarks, And still they slept O nights The dog of war that loudest barks
 Is not the one that bites.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
WALTER K. M'ADoRY.
II. r. Gillesnie

We are authorized to announce J. F. Gill; lespie as a candidate for associate judge of the city court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

From the Sheffield Reaper: The tide is on for better schools. The best papers in the state have taken up the agitation in no uncertain manner, and are backed by the best minds.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
For Circuit Court Clerk.

The undersigned respectfully asks the support of the voters of Jeffersoh county for the nomination for the office of clerk of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

From the Warrior Breeze: If Alabama had good roads and good public schools, our people could travel with some degree of comfort and our children would be edu- cated and become blessing to the coun- try in which they live. This is not all. If we had these we would soon have large numbers of good people coming here to live but alasi That old out of date constitu- tion! Let's make anew one so that we can advance.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

From the Huntsville Tribunea The unan- imity with which the press of Alabama has and is speaking out in favor of and urging the calling of a convention to frame new constitution Is as gratifying as 1t is re- markaible. We believe every citizen in the state, regardless of politics, who has stud jed the question, favors a new constbtu- tion.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
ALoAp OF DEMONS.

The miseries of dyspepsia and bil- iousness are like a load of demons. Each misery has different name, but they all belong to one fiendish family. And they all travel together. No use trying to get rid of any SAe of them by itself; you can't shake oa single passenger. The only way is to cut the traces and quit the whole load ct once. Headache, nervousness, constipation, mental depression, dizziness, dullnsss, lassitude, catarrh, skin ernptions, liver complaint and a hundred other com- plaints are all caused either by disor- dered stomach or sluggish liver or bowels. Put these three great llfe-supporting functions in regular condition and all the horrible symptoms will disappear together. That is what Ripans Tabules do. That is why they completely cure every form and symptom of biliousness and indigestion.
 They cure the severest long-standing cases which have been pronounced "in- curable." They cure after everything else has failed. They cure So that you sfay cured. The most skeptieal people, whose sufferings had Sadsed them to lose all faith in medicine, have been i
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
IN A NUTSHELL

From the New York World.
 Our ships! Our sailors! Our flag! Spain, the assassin, must atone!
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
ANNOUNCEME ENTS.
q. R. HARSH

is a canida te for nomination by the dem- ocratic party, for the office of senior judge of the city court of Birmingham.
 1Q-10.tf.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
Circuit Clerk.

Walter l.. Howard announces himself 6 candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. d&w tf
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

Read The Age-Herald. Only 67 ents per month.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
Judge W. W. Wnkerson

Announces himself candidate for Senior Judge of the City Court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
MT. Charles A. Senn

Announces as a candidate for Associate Judge of the City Court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
About Seeds

Hhott for making Spring osdsns @GGd the pest
 
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The age-herald., 1898-03-31
For Probate Judge.

We are authorized to announce J. P. Stiles as a candidate for Probate Judge subject to the nomination of the Demo- cratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
For Circuit Court Clerk.

Fergus ". Mccarthy asks your gup- port for reelection to the office of clerk of the circuit court for Jefferson county, Alabama. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

Dadeville New Era Since the first of Oc- tober Goodwater has shipped fifty-thres cars of cattle to the west. At $500 per car that means $26,500 in the place of surplus yearMngs that were not worth wintering.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

For Associate Judge of the City Court Of Birs
 mingham.
 We are authorized to announce Charles B Powell as candidate for the above named office, subject 10 the action of the democratic party u-l0-u
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-04

the plain took up new expression Of hope
fuIness, and the remainder of that night
his paddles dipped increasingly.
''P'r'haps she amt quite so bad off as
the doctor thinks, arter all, am kin take
care of her now; au' I'd Just work for her."
He dropped the paddles "A moment as a
pleased smile crept over his bro.zed
face.
"Ah the chillern has growed like sixty,
in course"
The heavens seemed to don an answering
smile, the east bursting into rosy glow,
while the distant hills and rolling prairi
assumed new and delicate tints Of bpauti
full summer life.
cit amt the wust sort O weird, artpr
all-it can't be SO bad az all that he
went on, disconnectedly
Yet all around him the river rushed in
discolored, rapid food. The "Junc rise"
was sweeping down from the northern
mountains; the unsi-htly sand-bars lay
concealed beneath the dlshiug waves; logs.
trees, debris of various kinds, went whir.
ing past. Once the carcass of buffalo
shot needlessly by some passenger on an
up-river boat, doubtess-hOre down against
him, and he was Obliged to push away with
his paddle.
''llow they must a groweu!' he re.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-04
" DOWN river. "
A STORY OF ARMY LIFE.

labors. Then the bluecoats marched back
to the barracks, preceded by a train of
/ government wagons.
few roustabouts huddled upon the
boiler deck, were grumbling unitedly about
some trifle. as Missouri river roustahauts
have habit OF doing. The night BEGAN
very dark at last-so dark that even had
one been looking in that direction he
would nor have noticed q man who crept
out of the willow-bog and stepping eau
tiously into an Indian "bull-boat'' at the
wharf, drifted off with the swift current.
under cover of the friendly shadows.
In few moments, at best, the mans
absence from the fort would be discovered.
1t was one chance in hundred, but X.ck
Bray ton took that chance and holted down
the river The lights ii the steamer
receded in the darkness not SOUND broke
the stiffness save the plash, plash OF his
paddle. Bending forward, snainipg his
eyes to catch the first glimpse Of ilnger in
wh7-sver form, the current bore h..l on.
''only for her-her and the children"
I've mut,ered under his breath, while his
eyes grew moist. lie wiped them hastily,
as though anyone could perceive his weak,
ness
Nn-on. The water unduluted Greatly
under the hoos rs he tluted On its bro.l.
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-04

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afternoon breeze The small expanse OF
turf that stopped down to the swittly-rolling
Missouri was dotted with trim buildings
which had seemingly wona martial appear
onoe from their occupants. A chill was
noticeable IN the air, though June relgned'
and countless mosquitoes relSned also nov
erlng IN dense s"agms over the willows near
the rivers edge-mosquitoes whose sp''eiul
sting vas altogether out OF propoft'oh 10
fhelr SIZE Even the sSo'cai lhuI'hs ITO"
the Groa Eentras village, two miles hortn'
lust over The boundary line IN Mo'''h"'
were yis'0'E ohec'en oy t"'se "''1".,ocS
pests an" "a'eo o"SIss "'ns' '1'o'' '"'',
2mpcrt"Fhaal7 grave faces "S 'n'S H''','
upo" lie hanks While cary" o' iI,'i'"'S
supplies was 0e'nS u"'o'oe" ''''" " "'''
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RESNIRCES

RESOURCES:
Loans and ACCOMPLISHMENTS. 2l5t lC2 -
Oyoriraits secured ana unsecured. d. -
q. >. Bonds to secure circulation .... 81 900 10
Stocks, securities, Ctc................ b. U2i OO
Banking house, furniture, fixtures. 5000 90
Duc from National Banks \not res
nS ST rom "S5,avsa 5s:S9v: agents.. ~ Il
Cheeks and other cash items. ......... 40 ~
Note. OF other National BdniS....... IDS 10
Fractional paper currency, nickcls
and cents NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. III 81
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz
Legal tender notes. .,,.;...' ,4}s % 35,@9} 60
Redemption rund with Z. $. Treas
rrcr ) per cent of circulation . 1895 90
Total.........,......................a91s,l,3 "
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid in.................$ a0.p00 90
Surpirs fund OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. G0,0oa go
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes DHll............ ......... SA,t:I IS
National Bank notes 3UtstundiuG.... $3.50 %
Duo "a other National RIulls......... 1870 ss
Individual DEPOSITS subject TO check. - .S55 -
Demand certificates OF dcpusit...... - $50 90
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Itlu ''..'' '...,..... .Nif1t ,ilJ y.
state OF Maryland, County OF Cecil, SIS:
l. Cnns. Il. Finley, cashier Of the above
named hank, do soicmnjy swear that thcuhUyc
statement j. true to the best OF my kHOwja 1gu
and belief. CHAS. 7. FINLEY. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this eth
JAMES =. ALEXANDER, Notary Public.
II. II. BRADY.
REIREN IIAIEES,
Il. G. LEWIS,
mayli-o8 Directors
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Arizona republican., 1898-11-21
CARNEGIE A JUROR.
He Escaped ArcesF by Appe airing Vo:u1farilY.

New York, Nov. 20.-Andrew Car negia, for whom 9 warrant was re- gently issued 0n the charge O. failing to respond to a jury notice, has ayoid- ed arrest by appearing before Special Commissioner of Jurors Henry Win thrOp Gray and submitting to the usual examination after offering to the, con : missioner an apology for the failure to regard his summons.
 Mir. Carnegie explained that he had no wish to evade any of the duties of a citizen, but at the time the subpoa- nao was served on him he had just re- turned from Europe and was on the point of departing for Pittsburg, where he had engaged to deliver several lec- lures. Mir. Carnegie was asked whetn- CT he was in favor of capital punish ment, to which he replied that he was not in favor of it, but that as it was the law Of the land his opinion would