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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01
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From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
What is the reason you seem to have so
little to do with affars at PRESENT." in
qured the Spanish generals friend.
my talents are no longer needed
"The government has ordered a number
of printing presses -
YES But you know the taste for fiction
Is constantly changing. They are going to
stop printing my literature and go to pub
fishing money"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The French ship owners who are applying
to the Spanish government for letters of
marque are pirates in intention, and if
caught they should be treated as such.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01
Spanish Strategy

From the Washington Star.
do you mean to say that you haven't
resolved upon a plan of campaign" said
one official in SPANS navy.
None whatever" replied the other.
Don't you think you had better begin to
think about it? -
mo, sir. There's where my strategy
comes in. So long as we don't make up our
minds the enemy can't find out what we
are going to do next "A
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

Now that the United States has deter
mined the beginning of hostilities, let it
hasten to ascertain the closing of them.
The finishing stroke is much more impor-
tant fsh f't.A
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

From the Chicago News.
Hell have just been reading a curious
book 1t shows that very few men of ge-
MUS live happily with their wives Won
der If that's the reason we don't seem to
get along any better?
She-rIt must be. You>have a positive
genius for making a fool of yourself.
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According to Ethics

From the New York World. =
Frank Smithson says to Alexander Clark:
do you think we ought to go to Ear
with Spain?"
Clark-No, don't think so.
Smithson-Why?
Clark believe Spain should first go and
get a repatation.ss
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

In response to President McKinley's de-
vessels from American waters. In point OF
fact. she read his mind and anticipated his
demands
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01
BALL..
A Way They Have in Broo.. m

From Brooklyn Life.
clustered Old Lady-Does 1t make any
difference which of these cars take to the
brdge?
Polite Pedestrlan-Males ne difference to
me, madame.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01
Abandoned His One Attraction

From Judy.
Ancient Adorer-I could sacrifice all my
riches to win your love. t ~
Young Adored-If you did anything so
foolish should never love you.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

Uncle Sam and John Bull are the chief
characters in the interesting tableau,
long run.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The first devastating effects of the war
are felt in Chicago, where the newspapers
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The senate is not inclined to deliver goods
on Mr.. Mark Hanna's campaign contracts.
The rejection of Demas is hopeful sign
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

Peace Congressman Johnson of Indiana
does not want to return to congress, and
his constituents admire his Judgment.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The blockade is reducing the Havana
bills of fare to patriotism, which is rather
thin and distant for a steady diet.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The Spanish gunners in MORO Castle and
along the shore have so Tar been able to
hit the strait of Florida only.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

Even the three-cornered gubernatorlal
campaign in Georgia has been obscured by
the movements Of war.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The two quietest men in the world are
Minister Woodford and Senator Boyce
Hanna
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The response of Alabama's citizen SOL
diery was hearty and prompt. They are
the pride Of the state.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01
Diagnosed
From Punch. =

From Punch.
Patelnt-Pm feeling wretched, doctor. I
take no interest in anything, have no ap-
petite, can't sleep
Doctor-Why don't you marry the girl?
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Prepare you, generals:
The enemy comes on in gallant show;
Their bloody sign of battle is hung out,
And something to be done Immediately.
JULIUS CAESAR.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

scarcely equal to SIMPSONS serenades on
the Cuban coast.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The ;ollifcation meeting in Madrid over
the capture of the Paris was much too
previous.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The Paris concluded that the longest way
around was the shortest way home.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The Philippines are well equipped with
insurgents also.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

Between Sampson and Gomez. General
Blanco is perplexed almost out of his wits.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

Spies and powder-mil1 explosions seem to
have some relation to one another.
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rate of exchange. Address
THE AGE-HERALD.
Birmingham, Ala
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

Admiral Dewey may be the coming man
after all. s-.,- ~ ts..
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The Paris is Splinter on even long
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The pigs will root Blanco out of Cuba
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-01

The first devastating effects of the war
are felt in Chicago, where the newspapers
are printing three columns of war poetry a
day
Uncle Sam and John Bull are the chief
characters in the interesting tableau,
Hands Across the Sea- 1t is to have a
long run.
Peace Congressman Johnson of Indiana
does not want to return to congress, and
his constituents admire his Judgment.
The senate is not inclined to deliver goods
on Mr. Mark Hanna's campaign contracts.
The rejection of Demas is a hopeful sign. %
The blockade is reducing the Havana
bills of fare to patriotism. which is rather
thin and distant for a steady diet.
The Spanish gunners in Moro Castle and
along the shore have so Tar been able to
hit the strait of Florida only.
Even the three-cornered gubernatorlal
campaign in Georgia has been obscured by
the movements Of war.
The response of Alabama's citizen sol.
diery was hearty and prompt. They are
the pride of the state.
Spanish scorn even of he profund sort is
scarcely equal to SIMPSONS serenades on
the Cuban coast.
The two quletest men in the world are
Minister Woodford and Senator Boyce
Hanna
The ;ollification meeting in Madrid over
the capture of the Paris was much too
previous.
Between Sampson and Gomez. General
Blanco is perplexed almost out of his wits.
--------
The Paris concluded that the longest way
around was the shortest way home.
--L
Spies and powder mill explosions seem to
have some relation to one another.
The Philippines are well equipped with
insurgents also.
80 :. --
Admiral Dewey may be the coming man
after all
The Paris is sprinter on even a long
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increase fin the regular army prolonged

increase in the regular army a prolonged contest is unavoidable.
 T think it would be better to recruit temporary army of occupation to serve in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. This would postpone the discussion as to the reg ular army until more convenient season. There is no imperative necessity in regard to volunteers. If the army of occupation Is recruited and the volunteers mustered out, congress can deliberate upon the various plans proposed and make suitable provis- ion for such regular army as may be de- cided to be necessary. Congress could fix a maximum and empower the president to recru$ within limit as may be necessary for an army occupation The enlistment could be made for two or three years unless sooner discharged. Before the term of service expires the country will have set tied policy and can then decide whether such an army is longer required. The bill could provide for the reduction of the force at any time and for the enlistment of na- tives at the discretion of the president In recruiting this army of occupation prefer ence should be given to the volunteers in the service now. The pay for the privates and non-commissloned officers in an army of occupa ton should be considerably in- creased over the present rate. Service in the semi-tropical regions Is attended by SO much danger that increased compensation Is both just and necessary"
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
MANKIND
From the Atchison Globe.

From the Atchison Globe.
 Some men use the deep ministerial tone of voice in talking of everything from ex- pansion to the buttons off their underwear
 Every woman has vague idea that all her husband does every day is to open his office, read, smoke and count his money.
 Old men go to a great deal of trouble dyeing their mustaches, considering that they fool neither women nor death.
 If a young man takes a girl out sleigh riding he has right to demand that she hold his hands when they get home to thaw them out
 An Atchison woman hides her money in the family Bible, and in a married life of twenty years her husband has never found any of it.
 After a man has taken a girl to the on her with chocolates in his pocket she begins to see a resemblance in him to her favorte hero in novel
 Every time a girl visits at a home the men folks are kept in a dazed condition try- ing to figure out how she got so many clothes into one little trunk.
 A silk skirt makes no impression on the men. An Atchison woman says that when woman rustles in going into a store she gets no more attention from the men clerks than @ woman who doesn't rustic, but that the women clerks are very attentive.
 man can forget that woman is home ly when he meets her at dinner table quicker than anywhere else in the world
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
Revolution in Bolivia

Lima. Peru. via Galveston. December 15.- Advices received here today confirm the re- ports of a revolution in the Bolivian re- public.
 A board of government has been formed at Lapaz, capital of Bolivia, composed of Senor serepis Ries Ortiz. prefect Of the de- partment of La Paz; Colonel Pando and Senor Macario Pinalla, minister of the in- terior and of justice in the cabinet formed by Senor Covero, Fernandez Alonzo, presi- dent of Bolivia in August, 1898.
 President Alonzo is now at Cruro organ izing the governments forces to suppress the rebellion.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
SIX PERSONS KILLED
Passenger Train on the Florida Central
 Wrecked.

Jacksonville, Fla, December 15.-A pas senger train on the Florida Central and Peninsular railroad was wrecked this after noon near Madison, caused by a collision with cattle on the track, although the en- gineer made every effort to stop the train. Six persons were killed, as follows
 E. D. Chandler, engineer; James Evans, colored, fireman; John Y. Sullivan, of St. Augustine, attache to the army; Rev. S. H. Coleman, coored preacher. of Jackson vile; John A. Rhoades, of Pensacola; AL fred Austin, ol Chaires, both the latter col- ored.
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DEATH OF SENATOR
 CALVIN s. BRICE Was a Prominent Figure in Na-
 tionaI Politics. SUCCEEDED HENRY B. PAYNE As Senator from Ohio in 1891 and Served Six Years-Was Deeply
 Interested in the Chinese
 Railway Scheme.
SUCCEEDED HENRY B. PAYNE

New York; December 15.-calvin s. Brice died at 3:15 o'clock this afternoon in this city.
 MT. Brice contracted severe cold one week ago today. On Friday last he went down town to his office, returning home in a suffering condition, and on Saturday took to his bed. He grew steadily worse until this afternoon, when he died.
 Calvin s. Brice was a native of Ohio, and was born in 1S45. He was the son of a Presbyterian minister. Three years before the civil war he entered the Miami univer- sity, but in 1881 he enlisted in a university company for the war. He served in West Virginia in the Eighty-sixth Ohio infantry. In 1863 he graduated from the university, and after teaching school a few months became captain of a company in the. One Hundred and Eighth Ohio and served to the end of the war. He then went to Ann Ar- bor Mich., law school, and was afterwards admitted to the bar in Cincinnati. He took an active interest in politics, and In the campaign of 1876 he was an electoral candi- date on the Tilden ticket, and again on the Cleveland ticket in 1884. In 1888 he was a delegate-at-large to the democratic national convention in St. Louis, where the Ohio del- egation chose him as a member of the na- tional committee. He was chairman of the executive committee during the campaign of 1888, and on the death of William H. Bar mum was elected chairman of the demo- cratic executive committee. In the winter of 1890 MT. Brice was elected United States senator to succeed Henry B. Payne, and took his seat March 4, 1S91
 In the senate MT Rrice hepama a nrorni- nent figure. He was soon made member of the democratic steering committee, and became also a member of the committe on appropriations. MT. Brice seldom spoke in the senate, but was a close observer of everything that was going on and was al- ways deep in the councils of the party
 MT. Brice served six years in the senate, being succeeded by Joseph B. Foraker. In Washington he occupied the Corcoran house and gave lavish entertainments which became worldwide. Since his retir- ing from the senate, he has been in Wash ington very little, occupying himself for the most part with business affairs in New York.
 Until the democratic party adopted free silver as cardinal principle, MT. Brice was the leader in his party in Ohio, but after that he did not take an active part in politics.
 The announcement of MT. Brice's death caused great regret in the senate, as he was favorite with nearly all, possessing a fund of good humor. good story teller and universally popular with senators on both sides of the chamber.
 He was admired for his business skill and for his abounding good humor, which never left him on any occasion He was largely interested in railway enterprises was rated a millionaire, and of late had been one of the chief members of a syndicate with large railroad and other concessions in China. He leaves wife and several grown chill dren.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
TWO FIREMEN KILLED.
Walls Collapsed During Confagration
 at Atlanta.

Cicago, December 15.-The collapse of wall during fire In livery stable in Cot tage Grove avenue tonight killed two fire men and injured a number of others
 The dead:
 Lieutenant Matthew Myer, Patrick O'Hearne.
 Seriously injured:, all members of the fire departments: Michael O'Hara, Thomas Dil- lon, Edward Creuzzer
 The building was a two-story brick. struc- ture. The fire broke out in an abandoned elevator shaft and spread with great rapidfty. The men of truck II were in the act of raising a ladder when the entire south wall suddenly bulged out, falling upon the mem, -burying a number of them completely. Their comrades made a des- perate effort to get them from under the bricks and timbers and succeeded after A short delay, but by that time two were dead and several others may die
The age-herald., 1898-12-16

Theatrical managers and prominent stars the country over are in a quiver of excite ment over the new play written by Pietro Mascagni, which was recently produced at the Constanzt theater, Rome, under the personal leadership of the great musician.
 The name of the opera is Iris" and the scenery. which is mostly after the Japan csc style, is considered to be the most per- feet in detail that has ever been shown. Among the patrons during the first per- formance were Queen Marguerite of Italy, the Crown Prince of Naples and his prin- cess and the Duke of Aosta. To be thus patronzed by royalty is not only an honor, but, many think, a sign of success.
 Mascagni has other claims to royal favor
The age-herald., 1898-12-16

He is a student of the languages of all countries, and the most flattering state ments have been made relative to his op- cratic productions He is extremely faith ful to life in his compositions, and person. ally superintends the dressing of his plays. He resembles Sardou in fidelity to detail and on that account has been called the "Sardou of opera"
 Mascagni is handsome and dreamy, with out intending to be so, and picturesque also without desiring to be. He is worshipped by the theatergoers of the classic city of Rome. Verdi was friend of his when he started out on his career, and has never failed in his admiration of the young com poser Mascagni has written several op- eras. probably the most we'll known of which is the ever appreciated "Cavalleria Rusticana."
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
CHARGED WITH LARCENY
Otto Heinzt Alleged to Have Stolen
 $42,OOO Worth of Bonds.

Kansas City, Mo-, December 15.-Otto Heintz. lately employed as janitor in the Equitable building at St. Louis, was ar- rested here today, charged with the larceny of $42.0OO negotiable bonds from a vault in the office of L. c. Nelson, a tenant of the building. He disappeared several weeks ago a4d it was supposed that he had com- mitted suicide. A few days ago Heintz wrote St. Louis parties anonymously of fering to return the bonds for S1S,OOO A decoy lettetr resulted today in the arrest of the supposed suicide. On his person were S11,O0O of the stolen bonds but the balance of the bonds, which are unregis- tered and negotiable anywhere, cannot be found.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
Reed Elected President

Chicago, Dec. 15.-Daniel C.. Reed was today elected president of the American Tin Plate company, at meeting of the stockholders. William B. Leads, who was the last chief executive of the old organiza- tion was elected vice-president and William R. Dutton, secretary.
 The capital stock of the combine is $50,0000 900 which will be divided into $20 900 900 preferred and $30,00000 common. Already s15,UO0,0OO preferred stock and $2O, 900 O0O com mon stock have been issued.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
Our Xmas turkeys will be extra fine this year. Give us your order now.
 Fowlkes & Myatt Go.
See the 35c line of books for young people.
 Lyman & Stones.
Proposals for Printing and Binding
Office of the Secretary of State, Montgomery. Ala. December 2 12C

Office of the Secretary of State
 Montgomery Ala, December B. 1898. Sealed proposals will be received in this office until 12 o'clock m., December 29 1S9S for doing the printing and binding of the state for the two years beginning on the first day of January, 1899.
 The prices fixed by chapter 9S of the code are hereby adopted as the maximum prices. and all proposals must be made for doing the work at these prices, or at a certain per cent. below them.
 Parties making proposals must be gov erned strictly by the requirements of the above named chapter of the code as to bond, class fication, etc.
 The right to reject any and all bids is re- served ROBERT P. McDAVID, 12-6-10t Secretary of State.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
VT Woodward FaiIs

Lexington, Ky, December 15.-W. T. Woodland, one of the best known combination horse salesmen in the UnitedS tates, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. His liabili- ties are $40 O56; assets, $1,S77
 MT. Woodland has made fortune out of his horse sales and has lost it by unfortu- nate investments.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
An Extradition Treaty

Mexico City, December 15.-The foreign relations department is preparing a draft of an extradition treaty with the United States which will be forwarded to Washing ton to Ambassador Romero, who will nego- tiate 1t with Secretary Hay. The treaty contains a retroactive clause, making it apply to refugees from justice during the period elapsing between now and the sign ing of the new treaty. The Mexican gov- ernment Is disposed to make very liberal treaty,
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
Her Naiyete

From the Chicago Post.
 "Mad!' exclaimed his chum. "Of course he's mad. He has reason to be. In a dis pute with his best girl the other day he offered to bet box of candy against kiss, and she agreed"
 "Wel, what of that?"
 "Why, his rival happened to be present, and suggested that he would like to be stakeholder, and she also agreed to that"
The age-herald., 1898-12-16

Indianapolis, Ind, December 15.-Haii Adali the "Terrible Turk received a sur- prise tonight. Duncan Ross pulled him over in the collar and elbow, and not un- derstanding the style, Adali broke holds. Ross got the fall, it being the second one in one minute and a half. The Turk took the Graeco-Roman fall in four minutes, and the catch-as-catch-can fall in five min- utes. He simply crushed his man to the mat in both falls.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
The Same Old story

Suffolk, Va, December 15.-Tom Ridley, of Franklin, today locked his three small children in doors as he went to work. When he returned there was nothing left but ashes and the charred remains of his child ren, none of whom were over 9 years old.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
THEY SHOULD BE
 MUSTERED OUT Volunteers Should Be Released From Further Service. COLONEL WILLIAM J. BRYAN
Says They Enlisted for War and Should Not Be Held as Hostages to Force an Increase in
 Regular Army.

Washington, December 15.-Being ap- preached regarding his attitude concerning the volunteer soldiers, Colonel W. J. Bryan today expressed himself as follows:
 "The volunteers should be mustered out at the earliest possible moment They en- listed for war when soldiers were needed for active service, and many of them did so at great pecuniary and personal sacri- flee. To hold them in the service for gar rison service would be a gross injustice. The administration has expressed its inten- tion of releasing the volunteers as soon as regulars can be secured to take their places, but the bill providing for a perma- nent increase in the regular army is likely to arouse discussion and delay the day of discharge. Many believe that the army as 1t stood before the war was declared was large enough for all domestic purposes. I share in this belief. If the volunteers are to be held as hostages to force permanent
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
Since the Wedding

From the Brooklyn Life.
 Did their marriage end the feud be- tween the two families?'
 Not entirely. It Is confined to only one member of each family now"
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
Bulld ,xer Met His Fate

Amin City, La., December 15.-John B.
 Connerly. for some years past popularly known throughout this parish as leader of the bull-dozers was assassinated tonight near Osyka, Miss. being shst from ambush
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
Christopher Lykes Dead

London, December 15.-Christopher Sykes, the well-known club man, society leader and intimate friend of the Prince and Prin- cess of Wales, died today in his eth year.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
His Widow His Heir

London, December 16.-According to the Paris correspondent of the Daily News the late Antonio Terry, husband of the former opera singer Sibyl Sanderson left his en- tire fortune to his widow.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
A Dissenter

From the Indianapolis Journal.
 The Speaker-Wealth is not to be attain- ed by short cuts.
 The Butcher-Oh I don't know.