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The age-herald., 1898-01-25
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 The masquerade hop crop is now being harvested.
 Wise men make feasts that fools may eat and get the gout.
 The coat may not make the man, but lawsuits make attorneys.
 But few girls enjoy waltzing around the parlor with a broom.
 Rome wasn't founded by Romeo it was Juliet who was found dead by him.
 The pension bureau has more drawers than any other piece of furniture.
 A Kentuckan says the luckiest man he ever knew was drowned in vat of whis- key.
 There'n probably be no one in heaven that is better than the average man thinks he is.
 The 5 o'clock tea would probably be more popular with women if 1t was mark ed down to 4:57.
 Some men spend half their time framing promises and the other half in making ex- cuses.
 steel band may be stronger than brass band. but the latter is more success full in holding crowd together.
 The fond mother who has occasion to correct her offspring with slipper seems to have forgotten that there's always room at the top.
 The more hat man can buy for $2 the less bonnet a woman can buy for $50: and yet people talk about the eternal fitness of things.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
DEVIOUS DEFINITIONS.
m the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 Countess-A female cashier.
 Love-A game the results of which Is often tie. Humbug-A bug that always preys upon the unwary.
 A-lass!-The favorite interjection of the lovelorn youth.
 Cheek-Something a man has a great deal of when it covers an acher. I Clove-An article used in the manufac- ture of a counterfeit breath. Spinster-Either boy with top or an elderly unmarried lady. Bachelor-A traveller on life's railway who has missed his connections.
 Philosophy-Something that enables a rich man to say that it is no disgrace to be poor.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
WILD CREATURES.

How birds get news of what the weather is like in fas<-off places still remains a mystery. MT. Abel Chapman says that the old swans visiting the eastern coasts of England in occasional severe snaps of cold will be off again over the North sea as soon as. ever the ice breaks up in the Cattegut, even though 1t be solid as ever on the English side. But who told these swans what was going on over there? No one knows. The fieldfares have all the restlessness of born vagrants, settling a while. then off again at the slightest inter- ruption, and settling briefly again else- where. In the eastern counties of Eng land one gets we'll acquainted with them, while waiting for the partridge drive. They
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
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The age-herald., 1898-01-25
Left Owing Rent.

Tampa, Fla, Jan 2i.-A Stewart Ap, e ton, of New York, president of the Peoples Church of America-the church without a creed-and vice-president of the Lucas Ship company. of Chicago, left here Friday night without paying a $35 bill for rent. The bill was given to deputy sheriff. WHO collected part, Appleton giving elcctrctp;e plates as security for the balance. He let for Port Tampa and is rot under arrest.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

The statement made by the state de- partment at Washington that the war ship Maine has been ordered to the Ha- vana harbor to make a friendly visit bears resemblance to a man paying a social visit to neighbor by taking with him shot, gun and a brace of pistols.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
KENTUCKY CPoP REPORT.

Tourist-Is there much corn raised in Kentucky?
 Native-Oh, yes; lots of it.
 Tourist-What is the average annual crop?
 Native-Can't say exactly, but it's large enough to make all the whisky we can use, besides all that's wanted for bread.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

President Dole was able to pass through Chicago without being robbed by the po- lice. In this respect the Hawaiian presi- dent fared much better than thousands of within the past few months.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

Assistant Secretary of State Day, in seeking to make the American people be- lieve the warship Maine is out making social calls on hostile nations, adds noth- ing to his own reputation as a truthful man and official
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

It may be more than a "breakfast spell" but Spain must bear in mind that the people of this country (not including the bondholdersl are spelling for a fight.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

If it means war with Spain the people are willing that it should come at once. Nothing will please the American patriots more than to give Spain the sound thresh- ing that deoaying monarchy deserves.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

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The age-herald., 1898-01-25

Commander Sigsbee has the opportunity to protect the flag of America against in suit from the Spanish, and the American people expect him to do it.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

When Minister De Lome acknowledges the sending of the warship to Havana good thing, which he no doubt will do, he will then be lying greater than ever.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

The best evidence that American inter- ests are threatened in Cuba is the sending of a warship to the Havana harbor.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

If "Fighting Bob" Evans was aboard the Maine there would be reasons for ex- pecting a "scrap" in short order. sa iH1
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

The American government in sending a warship to Cuba, let it be hoped, is not doing the Corbett act for appearances only.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
CURRENT. FUN.

Had Read the Papers-"Why, Mir. Corn- silk, I used to know you at Pawnee. How are you?' And the confidence man ex- tended his hand.
 "Right peart" answered Unoie Silas, as he pushed on. "Come up to Pawnee az in, and you'll know me good deal better."- Detroit Free Press.
 Their Native Heath: Ethel-Papa where do they get those pretty shiny collar but tons from?
 'From the oyster. my child"
 'But, papa, how do the oysters get under the bureau?"-New York Press.
 A Dropper: Ethel-Have you noticed how Lord Slabsides drops his asprates?
 Penelope-Oh, but that's nothing to the way he drops his vowes. Papa says he's got more than dozen us.-Judge
 Hope Never Dies-"My hopes," he unused bitterly, "are ashes!
 Suddenly a great light came into his face.
 (. q will sift them," he exclaimed.-Detroit Journal.
 A Boxer: Garber-What does your son do for a living?
 Nabber-Hes a scientific boxer.
 "A pugiist?"
 ''No, undertaken. ."-Boston Traveller.
 Poor MT Mller-The fact that the ali- thor of Songs of the Sierras" had a toe frozen off suggests that the Joaquin must have been very bad.-Cieveland Plain Dealer.
 A Girl of Discrimination-"Ella, you have been playing all the afternoon with these toy soldiers. That's not proper amuse- ment for a big girl like you," said her mother.
 "But, mamma. am not playing with the soldiers. I picked out the officers and played with them. .'-London Tit-Bits.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

If Mr. Mckinley will pull off fight with Spain he will be everybody's pres1- dent in this country.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

Let it be hoped that the report of the shot from the Maine will be loud enough to be heard in Madrid.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

It will strike thousands of people as send warship to Havana on @ friendly
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

The burglars syndicate will not cease business because of probable war with Spain. It will keep on just as though noth- ing was happening. In fact, the police on it's trade. It will never give up until there is some opposition to it, and that can only be by the formation of a rival syndi- cate.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

Minister DeLome, it would appear, has lost his grip at the state department.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

If Weyler was now in Cuha that type writer would be working overtime.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

President Mckinley has pressed the but ton. Spain must do the rest or back down.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

If Spain wants a fight Uncle Sam has provided the chip and the shoulder.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

Spain should be thankful that Champ Clark is not the commander of the Maine
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

The sending of the Maine to the Havana harbor may be but letting slip the dogs of war.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

mission at this time. the first ship sent there during the four years of war, and just now the situation is more serious than 1t has been at any time since the begin ming of the Cuban rebellion. It will be dif- ficult to make the public believe that those in charge of the state department are not doing some tall lying when they say the trip of the warship Maine is on a mission of friendship rather than for the purpose of protecting American interests. No one will be injured by having the truth told.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
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The age-herald., 1898-01-25
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The age-herald., 1898-01-25

It means that Spain must either put up or shut up.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
ODD AND INTERESTING.

The next move is up to the cabinet a Madrid.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

Minister De Lome may find himself out of a job.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

Their Native Heath: Ethel-Papa. where do they get those pretty shiny collar but
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

A Boxer: Garber-What does your son do for a living?
 Nabber-He's scientific boxer. "A pugilst?"
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

 vana harbor to make friendly visit bears resemblance to a man paying social visit to a neighbor by taking with him shot, gun and a brace of pistols.
 President Dole was able to pass through Chicago without being robbed by the po- lice In this respect the Hawaiian presi- dent fared much better than thousands of others who have been in the Windy City within the past few months.
 Assistant Secretary of State Day, in seeking to make the American people be- lieve the warship Maine is out making social calls on hostile nations, adds noth- ing to his own reputation as a truthful man and official.
 If it means war with Spain the people are willing that it should come at once. more than to give Spain the sound thresh- ing that deoaying monarchy deserves. It may be more than "breakfast spell" but Spain must bear in mind that the people of this country (not including the bondholders) are spelling for a fight. When Minister De Lome acknowledges the sending of the warshp to Havana good thing, which he no doubt will do, he will then be lying greater than ever. Commander Sigsbee has the opportunity to protect the flag of America against in- suit from the Spanish. and the American people expect him to do it.
 The American government in sending a warship to Cuba let it be hoped, is not doing the Corbett act for appearances only. The best evidence that American inter ests are threatened in Cuba is the sending of a warship to the Havana harbor. If "Fighting Bob Evans was aboard the Maine there would be reasons for ex- pecting scrap in short order. ss , If MT. Mckinley will pull off a fight with Spain he will be everybody's presi- dent in this country.
  shot from the Maine will be loud enough to be heard in Madrid
 
 The sending of the Maine to the Havana harbor may be but letting slip the dogs of war.
 President Mckinley has pressed the but ton. Spain must do the rest or back down.
 Spain should be thankful that Champ Clark is not the commander of the Maine.
 
 If Spain wants a fight Uncle Sam has provided the chip and the shoulder. If Weyler was now in Cuha that type writer would be working overtime.
 Minister DeLome, it would appear, has lost his grip at the state department. It means that Spain must either put up or shut up.
 Minister De Lome may find himself out of a job.
 The next move is up to the cabinet at Nfod drid
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

Poor MT Mller-The fact that the au- thor of Songs of the Sierras'' had a toe frozen off suggests that the Joaquin must have been very bad.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
VIEWS OF EX-MlNISTER
 ROMERO R0BLED0.
Fears the Worst for Spain, and That the Queen and the Dynasty Will
 Be Swept Away.

BERLIN. March 19-The Lokal An zeiger publishes a dispatch from Madrid giving the substance of an int view with Senor Romero Robledo. former Minister of Justice. in which he classes Cuban autonomy and the recalling cf General Weyler as being the greatest of mistakes, and adds:
 General Blanco Is unable to subdue the rebellion, which Is worse than ever, and the situation with America is most critical. l do not know how far the Americans mean to go. but in any case Spain prefers war to humiliation. No body likes to die. but sooner death than shame, No Spanish Government could propose the cession of Cuba for money.
 "It was q crime to dissolve the Cortes at this critical time. l hope everything goes well, but l much fear the contrary. Then the poor Queen and the dynasty, which must assume the whole responsibility for the conflict, must be swept away"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20

States in making war under any rule ol international law We will be confront ed by one of the most difficult questions that has ever been presented to clvll- ized Government. and one which Will require the highest wisdom and patriot ism in it's solution.
 have talked with men of all shades of opinion in both houses of Congress to-day, and while there are those who will try to hurry Congress into nasty action, there is reason to believe the conservative leaders in both houses will be numerous enough and sufficiently in fluential to so shape events that, Ii war follows, it will be war founded on right and justice, and one which not only the American people. but all the nations ot the civilized world as well, will approve.
 Should war grow out of the Maine disaster the Cuban question, of course. would be settled by Spain being driven from the island Should it not be set tied in this way it will have to be taken up on its merits. l find decided oppo- sition among members of the Senate Committee on Foreien Relations and the House Committee on Foreign At- fairs to the recognition of >inGepen- dence, for the additional reason that this investigation does not convince them that the insurgents have standing which would justify the. United States i'll recognizing them and admitting them to the family of nations.
 Other members of these committees take the opposite view and favor the recognition oI independence. but the trend of opinion among leaders of most influence is rather that the United States may be forced to intervene in some way to stop the war. and that there will be no real government of Cuba unless. as a resul, of such intervention. 1t shall be established by the arms of the United States,
 Any action that Congress may take on this subject will depend largely upon the character oi the information which is furnished by the President, who is ex- pected, at no distant date to lay before both houses all the consular reports which he has received from Consul General Lee and other American Con suls iu Cuba
 On this matter, as well as in reoard to the settlement of the Maine affair. con servativeS in Congress. while willing to share all responsibility with the Presi- dent and 10 follow his lead prefer that he shall take the initia- tive. There is no denying. however that there IS stronc clement in Con gress which. ii carried away by popular elamor, might break over all restraint and insist on an immediate settlement by driving Spain out of Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
BLATHER OF
 SPANS PRESS Styles the United States as an Immense Float
 ing Maine.
Fl GlobO Attributes the Disaster to Bad Storage and Lack
 of Discipline.
And the Heraldo Smiles at "Seeipg the Yankees Begin War
 like Display"
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LONDON, March 19.-Madrid advtces
 of Wednesday say the Government or
 gan, Fl Globo, assumes a much bolder
 and loftier tone than lately. It com
 pares the United States to 'an immense
 Maine. floating between the Atlantic
 and the Pacific, some of whose crew
 having lost their heads are seeking to
 force open the magazine in order to
 blow it up." President Mckinley. as
 the commander, is represented as do
 ing his best to restore to reason his un-
 ruly crew.
 Fl Globo attributes the loss Of the
 Maine to bad storage of her enormous quantity of explosives. arising either from too nasty preparations for war or from want of proper discipline on board" Fl Globo remarks in paren- theses, that the agents were entirely internal,' adding: But there may be external agencies that will bring about
 the national downfall to which the
 Union is directly heading"
 Quoting some paragraphs from the Correspondencia, saying that war
 would affect other nations besides Spain, Fl Globo remarks: ITO this
 we may add that the declarations at trilmted to the Kaiser-Emperor Will liam of Germany-declaratio which ! confirmed afresh in such an authentic manner that all doubt has vanished on the subject. We mention this declara- tion of the Kaiser'S, not that we place ] the hope of our safety in his, or any | foreign aid but in order to complete the picture we ought at the present
 time to have of the dispositions of the l European Chancellors respecting this | event. Spain has shown that she can i prepare herself in silence and with i greater efficiency than her adversary, | but apart from that attitude of Spain | there undoubtedly exists external
 agents who may exert most dismal in- l fluence, once it Is set In motion. We | estimate as worse than a defeat 9 European coalition against the United 1 States"
 | The paper referred to then enumer- ates the possible evils 1t foresees for
 the United States, and closes with the following reflections:
 Into this evil plight the cupldity of ! few has placed the nation, which lies peacefully anchored between the At lantie and the Pacific. and which tc- day finds itself in the dilemma of hay ing to retire to find herself in much
 worse & position than Spain, which in truth is greater in spirit thau in 1 body"
 The Heraldo Gndependent) is in an | eaually happy mood. While admitting ! 1T IS among the nrsl to point out span | ish defects, it confeSses it can only | smile at seeing the Yankees devoting | thcnas elves to the difficult task of try 1 ing to frighten us by war-like dis play"
 Continuing. the Heraldo compares the attitude of the United States :o that of a "boulevarde swaggerer wno iiaunts his dollars to attract the attention of
 a fine lady passing by" adding that l Spa.n. like a woman of good breed ] ing, confident In herself. will continue 1 in her course. brave and alone, and will pay no attention to foreign res ] ing"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
FOUND A PAINTING
 BY A FAMOUS ARTIST.
American Discovers Valuable Can vas in an Amsterdam
 Barber Shop

KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 19.-D. Denbleyker. a Kalamazoo man, In re- cent visit to Amsterdam, went into nt- tie barber shop in a narrow street and in a pile of rubbish on the floor he found a picture, covered with dirt. The barber sold 1t to Denbleyker for 40 forins Gl6). He took 1t to Ryk's Museum in Amster- dam, one of the finest art galleries in the world The museum wanted to buy the picture but Denbleyker did not want to sell then. Arriving in New York, he took the picture to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This museum also wanted 10 puy the picture and several art dealers wanted it. He finally sold the picture Tor $500
 It was then discovered that the canvas was from the brush of Gabriel Metzu, one of the greatest genre painters or the world, who fiourished early Tn the SeVen- teenth century. ranking with artists or such fame as Gerard Douw. The present owner of the picture is wealthy col lector of New York who values his prize at S10 coo, though it is not for sale at any price,
 It is considered remarkable that the curator of Rylx's Museum, Amsterdam, to whom the picture was first shown, did not recognize it and secure it. Denhley- ker thinks he did. but, in his desire to get 1t as cheap1y as possible and not count ing on Denbleyker's leaving immediately for America, he did not choose to mani fest too ardent a longing for possession of the gem.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.

The last held open meeting of Pickwick Lodge was attended, as usual, by a large number of the membership and many friends, who enjoyed the social evening to the fullest. There were given selections on the piano by T. Nowlan, recitations by J. A. Bridges and F. Musgraye, vocal ization by w. c. Parsons, w. Norington, H. Williamson, 4. R. Prior, J. H. Coates. P. Woodhouse. w. T. Sobey,, T. Hope, l.. Munday, J. Meyerscough, Messrs. Cheney, Seeley, Emmet, Jones and Fred Brown late of her Majesty's Life Guards. and duet by H. Williamson and Mir. Jones. The members of this lodge know how to entertain and make their meet ings interesting. During the evening there was served a collation. and refresh ments, besides pipes and tobacco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
APPLEYARD MAY BE
 GRANTED A PARDON.
Took the Life of the Man Who Wrecked the Life of the
 Wo,nan He Loved.

IONA, Mich, March 19.-1n the crimtn- al asylum here a cell has for three years been occupied by James Appleyard or Minneapolis, Minn. Appleyard was be- trothed to a beautiful Minneapolis girl. The young woman visited friends at Che- boygan and there met dentist named Gahan. He spent money freely for car riage rides, boating and excursions, and soon Appleyards sweetheart forgot her vows. Her visit was prolonged until one day she found she would become a moth, CT. She returned home, begged Appieyard to release her, and told him the truth The young man said:
 II love you madly; you must be my wife
 They were married at once and the bride became a mother Tn a Chlcago nos pital. Appleyard visited Gahan at Che boygan, representing himself as the wronged girls brother. and cleVerly dreW out the admission that Gahan loved the girl and wanted to marry her. Then, With out a word of warning, Appieyard snot Gahan. When pronounced guilty, Apple yard became a maniac ana was sent 10 the asylum for criminal insanity.
 For nearly a year he has been consid- cred sane. Judge Adams, ms trlal Judge, has personally visited the Governor Tn ms behalf, and pardon will undoubtedly be granted One of the most ardent workers in his behalf is the wife whose hckleness was the cause of his woes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
CONTRACTS FOR A
 BIG LOT OF PROJECTILES.
Over q Million Dollars Worth of War Material Will be Manufactured
 at the Sterling Works.

PITTSBURG, March 19.-C. H. Wheeler. president of the Wheeler Sterling Projectile Works of McKees- port. Pa, arrived to-day from Wash ington with signed contracts from the United States Cover nment for over a million dollars worth of projecSIles of all kinds from four inches up to sixteen inches. the latter being the largest made for use in the United States army and navy, It will require at least a year, working continuously day and night, Sundays included. to complete the contract. Mir, Wheeler said he be- lieved war with Spain is inevitable.