davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
The State and General
 Federation of Women's Clubs

Catherine Dean, in the Montgomery Jour- nal of the twenty-third inst, writes thus, forcefully upon subject that IS or great est interest just now to the club women or Alabama. She says: All the states where women's clubs are united in state feder- ation belong to the general federation, with the single exception of Alabama At US latest meeting the No-Name voted, as a club, to join the general federation. Aside from the advantages they seek for them
 selves in the union, they ardently hope that their action in the matter will help confirm the resolution of other clubs in Alabama 10 join a movement which may result III d state union. The minority vote in the No- Name club was but two. In all associations for labor, especially literary labor. nothing stirs the pulse warns the heart and stim- ulates the brain, as meeting in counsel with the dominant leading representative mem .bers of those associations There each one gets that benefit indefinable-which IS all the more felt because it cannot be de- scribed-that comes to assemblies of men and women, all filled with the same earnest purpose. The lady objecting to the union urged that there were negroes in northern clubs. But the feeling seemed to be that it was attaching too much importance to a few negro women among thousands of white women to allow these to be barrier to entrance into the federation. The other states assisted by the women's clubs. are solving the great question Of public educa- tion-certainly there is no subject more inn peratively demanding the attention of Ala bama women, and to this cause they are about in their May meeting at Selma, to pledge themselves. Much can be learned, they feel, from the older states, from Geor- eia and our sister states. Alabama has be- hind her in educational status only New Mexico. And this statement shall not be our knell but bugle call to activity! Think of it. Alabama is. among her sister states but one remove from that position held by Spain among the countries of Flu rope Professor c. l.. Floyd has beeen most courteous in furnishing pamphlets to the ladies investigating this subject, and his sympathy and courtesy have been not only A pleasure but a, benefit. MT Turner too, the state superintendent, won the admira- tion of the committee, who called on him. by his courtesy cordiality and expressions of readiness to serve them and the cause.
 The ladies are glad that in the change of this office to the new nominee, MT. Aber- crombie they still have a friend--f0r Mir.
 Abercrombie's career in the last legislature established his reputation as the advocate of an improved system of public education and the champion of Alabamas children. The governor, too, has met the approaches of the ladies on this subject with the most encouraging consideration His adminis- tration has been marked by zeal for the education of all--the only buwark of gov ernment by all" It is hoped his second term will mark an era in the progrgess of Alabama which not even the war with Spain will interrupt Already he has been fighting Spanish conditions and Inspired mothers with hope"
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
LIFE lklUkAkCE.
What Concessions the Companies Make to
 Soldiers.

An interesting point of the war situation is what allowances the life insurance com panies will make for all soldiers who go to war. That is, whether they will pay any of the premiums in case of death in battle or death from disease.
 This depends entirely upon the insurance company. One company is known which pays the full premium in case of death while in military service, whatever the cause. Another requires an extra payment before they will assume such risks; others pay for death from disease, but will refund only the amount which has been paid in premiums in case of death from wounds, provided death occurs within six months of the time the wound was received. Most of the companies make liberal allowances in case of total disability from wounds re- ceived in battle or by accident. Nearly all of the accident policies are of no value if the death occurs while lighting
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
DON'T,

From the Chicago News.
 Don't put off till tomorrow the thing somebody will do for you today.
 Don't judge a man by the clothes he wears, instead of by those he pays for.
 Don't think because man holds a po- sition of trust that he will trust you.
 Don't judge the size of a girls foot by the size of the shoe she asks for.
 Don't think because an heiress is a fe- male heir that mattress is d female mat. Don't give your candid opinion to a friend unless you are tired of the friendship.
 Don't think because variety is the spice of life that many people are stuck on hash. Don't get the idea into your head that distance lends entertainment to mans view of payday.
 Don't think for a minute that corn loses any of it's vindictiveness when cov- cred by a patent-leathea shoe.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
smuggling Nows Out of Spain

Harold Frederick's London Cable.
 The censorship of telegrams from Spain is so severe that all sorts of contrivances have been necessarily resorted to during the last few days to get through messages with anything vital or illuminative left in them. It was found, however, that the Madrid officials kept at first, a much looser watch on the news intended for in- ternal use, and so some authentic informal ton was obtained by getting it wired to some town on the Spanish frontier, and thence carried across the hills by hand to the nearest French telegraph office. Sc there has been quite a brisk business done in smuggling spirited news across the frontier.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
In the Social Realm of
 Birmingham and Elsewhere

Miss Lillian Jones, of Tuscaloosa, who has been visiting Miss Bessie Brown in Sixth avenue, returned to her home yester- day afternoon.
 Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston went to Mont gomery Sunday afternoon for a short visit.
 Miss Jamie Van Hoose is the guest of relatives at Tuscaloosa.
 Miss Olize Foster, of Shreveport, La. is visiting Miss Mary Clare Miner
 
 Mrs. E. W. Barrett left yesterday after noon for Danville, Va, to attend the mar riage of Miss Maria Selden and MT. s. E. Watson.
 Miss Helen Gunter, of Montgomery, will reach Birmingham Wednesday and will be the guest of Miss Mary Clare Miner for a short time.
 MT. Sale Phean. of Montgomery, spent Sunday in Birmingham. Dr. J. D. Dabney left Sunday for brief business visit to Mississippi
 
 Mrs. w. N. Malone has returned from a visit to Mrs. Chappell Cory at Montgom- cry.
 Mrs. M. l.. Sloss has returned from a fortnight visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Minge, Jr., at Faunsdale. MT. and Mrs. Oscar Hundley, of Hunts vile, will reach Birmingham toay and will be the guests for several days of Captain | and Mrs. F. P. OBrien. | Miss Annie K. Walker will leave in a few days for Norfolk, Va, where she will at l tend the Southern Baptist convention as a delegate to the Woman's Missionary union of the Baptist church. Mrs. Harry Jones will entertain the Tues day Whist club this afternoon at her home in Eleventh avenue Rev. Owen P Fftzsimmons rector of St. | Mary 's-on-the- Highlands, as chaplain of | the Third Alabama regiment is preparing | to go to the front with the state troops. | Governor Johnston who is compelled to be at Montgomery very constantly in these war times has selected Dr. Fitzsimmons to represent him today at Blocton and to l make two speeches at picnics which he had expected to deliver. Dr. Fitzsmmons will spend today at Blocton as Governor Johnston's representative. 1 Miss Annie Stratton who has been the | charming guest of her sisters, Mrs. William
 
 | the winter will return today to her home | at Memphis. l Miss Florrie Graves has returned from a short visit to Montgomery. | MT. and Mrs. Walker Percy will enter | tain the Fortnightly Euchre club this | evening. | Mrs. J. L. Danforth, of Louisville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. James G. Cald- well, on the South Highlands. l Mrs Mary Fisher is visiting Mrs. J. H. | Minge, Jr., of Faunsdale. MT. and Mrs. Coleman. of Montgomery, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Stickney, corner of Tenth avenue and Nine teenth street, South Highlands. Miss Mary Ida Stoelker has gone on a short visit to Georgia where she will act l as bridesmaid to friend.
 
 MT. Turner Weakley is at home again | from visit to relatives at Florence. | The Thursday Evening Euchre club will meet with Mrs. R. H. Thach.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
seeeoeooeseos
Pelham Chapter
 United Dauqhters of Confederacy

The members of the Pelham Chapter or the Daughters of the confederacy are urged by the President Mrs. R. G. Lewis, to meet promptly this Tuesday afternoon at the Florence hotel. at o'clock, to take part in the memorial services at the Au- ditorIum and cemetery. Every daughter is requested to wear her chapter badge. and to bring with her many flowers as possible, with which to decorate the graves of the fallen heroes who sleep at Oak land.
 The confederate veterans have asked the assistance of the daughters of the confed- eracy in the memorial services this after noon and it is desired by Mrs. Lewis that every member of the local chapter, and any visiting daughters who may be in the city, will meet her promptly at the Flor cnce hotel at o'clock this afternoon, to take part in the memorial exercises.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Society of Colonial Danes
 At Washinqt0n, D. C.

Last week at Washington, D. C., there was an interesting convention held of the Colonial Danes of the United States. It was the fourth biennial session of the or ganization and lasted four days.
 Mrs. Hortense A. Batre, of Mobile, was the delegate from Alabama with Mrs. Har- vey Ellis Jones as alternate.
 Sixteen non-eolonial states were admitted into the general society, in the following order: California, Illinois. Michigan. Min nesota Iowa. Ohio, Colorado, Maine Mis- souri, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Kentucky, h. diana, Alabama, Texas and Arkansas.
 The question of protection of national badges was discussed. Whether the badges will be a matter of inheritance or personal disposition or whether they shall
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
A Test f Sooriety

From the Kansas City Journal.
 Private John Allen, of Mississippi who is now serving his seventh term in the na- tional house of representatives, gives this characteristic reason why he never touches liquor: "Of course, if I drank at all ] should have to indulge while stumpjng my district. Now, you just think what would happen to me if, while on stumping tour, I should take a few drinks and then at- tempt to say, Fellow citizens of Itawam- ba, or Oktibbha, or Tishomingo county. My finish can be easily imagined"
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Southern Baptist Convention, Norfolk, Va.
 May 5-12.

One fare for the round trip-Birminghap to Norfolk and return, $1S.75. Special par ty from Birmingham.
 Parties desiring to join the Baptist par ty to Norfolk, Va., leaving Birmingham, Ala, via A. G. s. railroad May 3rd, about 500 D. m., will please leave their names with pr. P. T. Hale or Dr B. D. Gray.
 The route of this special party will be via A. G. S. railroad to Chattanooga, pass ing Lookout mountain, thence via the Southern railway through Ashevile and the Land of the Sky"
 Through coaches and Pullman sleepers without change. The most magnificent scenery in America.
 Side trips from Norfolk, via steamer to Baltimore and Washington.
 R. M Ellis, T. P. A, J. P. Billups, T. F. A.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Pig Iron for China
10 Philadelnha Record.

From the Philadelphia Record
 The Chinese have recently become ex- tensive purchasers of Philadelphia-mad pig iron, the demand for which has here tofore been supplied by the English, Ger mans and Belgians. A consignment of the above iron is now being taken on board the British ship Perseverance at this port for shipment to Shanghai. She will not take out full cargo. owing to the "dead weight character of the shipment, but will fill the remaining part of her cargo space with refined petroleum and miscel- laneous materials. Besides this, the iron
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Ouadrennial General Conference of M E Church South, Baltimore, Md, 4-@8, 1898
Baltimore, Md, May 4th, 1898.

Baltimore, Md. May 4th, 1898.
 On account Of the Quadrennial General conference of the M. E. church. south, at Baltimore, Md, may 4th to 18th, 1858, the Central of Georgia railway will sell round trip tickets at very low rates via Sayan- nah and the elegants steamers of the Merchants and Miners Transportation company.
 Tickets on sale April 29th and May 3rd, limited for return to May 31st, with priv iIege of exten, to June 10th, if depos- ited with agent M. x M T. company Bal Go via Savannah and save money, and enjoy a most pleasant outing. herths in sleeping cars and on steamers, call on. or address, coo.
 J. c. HALLE, SOLON JAC0BS,
 Savannah Ga 1916 Morris Ave.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
MRS. WILSON'S SOOTHING SYRUP.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS IT SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFrENS the GUMS. AL. LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO. and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins- lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26

will act as stiffening for the vessel on her long run to the far east. Inftead of taking stone as ballast, the iron win serve that purpose, and thus the expense of load ing and discharging the ballast will be done away with, and the vessel will earn freight charges on what heretofore has been a dead loss to every sailing vessel.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
skim EsniK Per Sc
Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 It should not have needed the highest court of the state to decide that there is no legal or moral wrong in selling skim milk for what it is. It is the skim milk masquerading as ecram which strikes at the life of the community. That is the stuff which the courts should outlaw.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Farming as a Recreation
Essss
,m the Philadelphia Record.

From the PhiIadeIphia Record.
 One of our city churches proposes to start a recreation farm for boys. Recrea- tion, farming, and boys are three things that don't usually go together; but the church may prove the rule by happy exception,
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
A Tangie Probable

From the Toledo Bee.
 Ohio republicans will have tough tlme making up their platform this year if an attempt is made to indorse the conduct or both senators on the Cuban question.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Cordia1ity vs. Warmth

From the Mobile kegi5tar
 The United States tro DDS are coming here now under very different conditions fiom those which prevailed in 1865. We then offered them a warm reception, now we extend cordial one
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
The Picnic Season.

will soon be upon us. Don't fail to see Hawkins Springs, Ensey bridge, East Lake, Avondale and other places on tho lines of the Birmingham Railway and Elec- tric company. Call or write for rates.
 J. B. MCLARY, General Manager.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
CITY TAX SALES

By virtue of executions issued to me by the city clerk of Birmingham, Ala, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of assessments for
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
THE ALABAMA HOME BUILDING AND
 LOAN ASSOCIATION.

Receipts From Dec. 1, 1896, to Dec. l, 1897,
 S27S.311.23.
 The T2-montns settlement pan of The Alabama Home" is satisfactory to al mem mum accumulated interest. The borrower gets the same rate of profit on has M ,s,oGf s.oGT of S12 dues on a $1. coo loan the profit on Lhe stock reduces the rate of interest to 7.So per cent These are ideal figures ana @ Ws have realized them and are setting th's way every day. Now is good time 10 Join the association. Apply to
 w. V. M. ROBERTSON
 . General Manager,
 soO9 First Avenue. Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
On Thursday, May l2, 1898

between the legal hours of sale d0 a. m. to D. m) the following described property, situated in the city of Birmingham, Ala, some being assessed as follows to-wit: 327-Mrs. c. c. Eborn-Lot, south half of lot 3, block TAT; taxes and costs, $.SS; printers fee, 90 cents
 342-Mrs. Jennie Lee Cohen-Lot begins 160 feet north of Mulberry street and Highland avenue, north along High land avenue 791a feet, back to an al- ley, block SAT; taxes and costs, S10.40; printers fee, $1S0
 36O-Mrs. G. M. Williams-Lot 2, block S4S, taxes and costs, s1O.6S; printers fee 90 cents.
 396-George R. Lynch-Lot beginning 200 feet east from southwest corner of southeast quarter of northwest quar- ter, section 6; north 200 feet, east 30 feet, south 200 feet, west 50 feet block S49 taxes and costs, $; printers fee, $2.10.
 49S-John s. Storrs, agent-Lot 50x1S0 feet, between Capt. Meade and Crawford, block 769 taxes and costs, $6.51; print CTS fee, $1.20.
 505-Joe Frank-Lot 1, block 768, taxes and costs, S12.94; printers fee, 50 cents. 506-S. A. Barnett-Lot 2, block 76S, taxes and costs, $10.66; printers fee 50 cents. 507-Mrs. L. B. Campbell-Lot 3, block 76S. taxes and costs, $11; printers fee, 90 cents. By virtue of executions issued to me by the city clerk of Birmingham, Ala, whereby
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Ave. ? Stcrm Sewer,

with costs added on the property therein named, I will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, before the door of the city hall of Birmingham, Ala,
The age-herald., 1898-04-26

Go to Powderly See beautiful town named for T. V. Powderly. Take cars at 1S16 Second avenue. 4-12-tf
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
OA As3I.%SRIA. siriis I ss on aion,tn-a / & ZZXN--N every sf CfcHT ZL[C[<M wrapper.
ONE FARE ROUND TRIP

IU NHdttdHOUBd, ItIIII', 'dHu TetuIH'
 On account of the Chattanccga Spring Festival, May 3rd, 4th and 9th, the Ala bama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets from all points within radius of 155 miles of Chattanooga to Chattanooga and return at a rate of one fare for the round trip.
 Tickets will be on sale Mry 3rd, 4th and E.h, with final limit May 9th.
 For further information call on address R. M. Ellis, T. P. A, Birmingham, Ala. Phone GIT.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26

By virtue of executions issued to me by the city clerk of Birmingham, Ala, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of assessments for t-
The age-herald., 1898-04-26

Miss Lillian Jones, of Tuscaloosa, who has been visiting Miss Bessie Brown in Sixth avenue, returned to her home yester- day afternoon.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Reeler Station 5 itary Sewer.

with costs added on the property therein named. I will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, before the door of the city hall of Birmingham, Ala,
The age-herald., 1898-04-26

Men brain-fagged from business cares
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
On Thursday, May F, 1898,

By virtue of executions issued to me by the city clerk of Birmingham. Ala, whereby l am commanded to make the amount of assessments for
The Ocala evening star., 1898-09-01
Arnold Wyman

The New York Sun Of August
Goth gives an account Of the sad
demise Of our respected winter
visitor, Major ArnoId Wyman,
who has spent his winters at
Lake Weir for many years. His
health was bad all last season,
and he complained much Of it, be
cause he was undb to pursue his
usual hunting trips. He went to
BrattIcbOrO, VT. this summer to
stay with his daughter and SON
in-laW, S. .. Miner, where his
health was not much mprOVrd.
About August 18th he told his
people he was going to some
place in New Hampshire to visit
friends, and the next heard Of
him nc was in New York. \
friend looked him up and took
him to the AStOr House where
he registered his friends name
and in some way slipped away
from him. His S0n-In-laW started
for New York as soon as he
learned Of his Wherea bouts, but
arrived too late. Mr.. Wyman
had taken Il room at a boarding.
AoIiCp and rD16p COlnp purc haSpS
The Ocala evening star., 1898-09-01
COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE
Interesting Items Collected BY Our Rural
Editors
Sunlnerfpld

The corn crop Of most Of our
farmers - turning out better
than tn" long dry spring had
led them TO expect. Ten barrels
Of ears to the acre is mention-d
by some. Has anybody tried
what a little fertilizer will do for
corn on the ten-bushel lands IN
county: Report the results
please. Most other crops, that
is, potatoes, bcggerweed, crab
grass, swine and sandspurs are
growing to beat all.
Letters have been received
from our representatives IN
Uncle Sans employ, Will i. Pot
ter, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo :,
and w. George White, at Ponce,
Porto Rico, and both report good
health. and are well taken care
Of. Mr.. White thinks Ponce is
the finest place in the United
States, and we doubt if Florida
sees him gain soon. A good Joke
to those who know George is that
be spent part of his first night
in Ponce in the guardhOuSe which
was the Spanish prison. Tie and
a hOnt I hi,t =, Ot hprS from his h31
terry oVerStaycd their time in the
city on their first visit and on
their return were locked up until
morning. Mr.. Potter speaks Of a
rumOr that his regiment, the Sd
L. S. Volunteer Engineers, will
return to Florida soon. anu he is
anxious for the time to come. He
is well satisfied, however, to be in
a regiment said to contain 80
college graduates and more of
the high toned quality Of the
country than any other in the
service.
Mr. \. d MitchelI's family are
at Lake Weir this week, also
Mrs. Lou Dlllard, Mr.. and Mrs.
rom DlIard.
Captain Wright vent to Ocala
on Tuesday to attend 10 some
DuSiuGSA
The Ocala evening star., 1898-09-01
Central
business

Our farmers are very busy har-
vrhtin&' their crops Of cane and
rice. j. +. Benton had Onr-half
acre in rice tins season from
which lie has harvested forty
three bushels Of rough rice. How
Is that for bottom land:
Our public school is still i'm
proving. Three new names were
added TO the roll this week and
several others are expected now
Our school has been open very
nearly one month, and the teach
erS in charge Just received their
contracts, etc, Il few days since.
They had begun to think that our
honorable superintendent WAS go
ing to take them on zone month )
trial. this term, and Of course
they have been ''apreading them
Selves.
Mrs. Grinrr of Anthony is
spending a few days with Mrs.
Smith Of this place.
The Baptist protracted meet
ins ut WIcahOOta church will
begin tn" first Sund ly IN Srptem-
brr and continue for several days,
and we trust great good may bc
accomplished.
Miss Fannie Carlton, who has
been spending several months
with friends and relatives in
South Florida, returned home
last Saturday.
There will be a ricnic on Lead
worth lake next Saturday, Sept.
81, and Of course all the Central
ties anticipate a pleasant time.
Miss Holly, our efficient assist
ant school marin, says she Will
never teach another term Of
school if she" receives the antic-
ipatrd promotion this winter.
Miss Allie Benton has ordered
a bike.
The Ocala evening star., 1898-09-01
Constitutional Amendments

An important feature of the
coming NoVelnber election is
found in the amendments to the
constitution. which are to be
voted for at that time. The first
Of these is one which the Times
has long advocated that of aC-
c"pting guaranty or surety com
surety on official bonds. BY this
system the state and county
could feel perfectly sure that the
bonds given by their officials were
valid and cOIIcctiblc, winch, un-
fortunately, has not been the case
IN many instances heretofore
The second Is an amendment au-
thOriZIng the legislature to clOthe
the railroad commission with u
diciaI power in All matters ~ De
passed upon it. This, too, is an
emln"ntIy proper measure, for
since We have the railroad COM
~ - 81, 1t should be placed in a
position to make it's work effect
i've. The third provides that any
p2ached official shall be dis
qualified from holding Office until
be Is acquitted, and the appoint
mrnt by the governor Of a sue
ceSSor ad interim. Each and all
of these amendments should re-
celve the hearty support of the
electors at the November cleo
ton. -Sumtcrvillp Times.