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The age-herald., 1898-05-25

Gracious Majesty the Queen of Great Brit ain and Ireland and Empress of India, whose conduct and character as daughter, wife, mother, friend, as well as gracious sovereign, have won and kept for her the loyal devotion of her people and.the rever- ent regard and love of all true hearted peo- pie of whatsoever name or race around the globe.
 'We pray Thee stin to spare her life. Grant her health. Maintain the eminence of sovereignty. and when the time of her departure hence shall come, may she go in peace, comfort and joy. Knit the hearts of the two people who speak the English tongue more strongly together that we may work out the mighty problem of the highest civilization for the whole earth.'
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
A ''GHOST' SEEN
 AT PRATT CITY
Mrs. Campbell and Her Two Daughters Fled From
 Their Home.

Pratt City was thrown into a state of great excitement last night by the an- nouncement that "ghost' had been seen in the house occupied by Mrs. Campbell and her two daughters at Ida Station on the Ensley Electric line.
 A short time after dark Mrs Campbell and her daughters rushed from the house and declared that they had seen man about seven feet tall of ghostly aspect wandering about the rooms, and when ap- preached had vanished through the ceiling.
 Mrs. Campbell says she has noticed the apparftfon for the past twelve nights, but at no time had it assumed such human form as 1t did last night. She and eher thoroughly frightened children ran to the house of a neighbor a0d reported what had taken place. The police were notified and the news spread rapidly and soon the house was surrounded by about 200 men. An offl- cer locked himself in the room In which the ghost was seen and waited patiently two hours for hls return. Nothing more was seen of the "spook,'' and 1t was sug- gested to Mrs. Campbell that she had per haps been mistaken, but she and her daughters were sure that their visions had not played them false and declared that they would not spend another night in the house. even if a guard of policemen were placed around It.
 The house is owned by William Johnson and about a year ago was occupied by a man who was killed in the mines.
 Mrs Campbell says that the apparition she saw resembles this man and she Is sure that his restless spirit Is abroad.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
AN ORDINANCE.
To Provide for the Grading and Macadamizng
 of Certain Streets and Avenues.

Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have determined that it is ab- solutely necessary for the safety and we'll being of said city that the following street and avenue be graded and macadamized between the terminal points herinafter named, therefore,
 Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham that the fol- lowing streets and avenues be graded and macadamiZed, to-wit: Avenue K from 18th to 20th street and such portions of 20th street as may be necessary to con- meet the aforesaid Improvements with the similar Improvements heretofore made on 20th street near the junction of said street and avenue.
 Section 2. Be it further ordained that said grading and macadamizing shall be done in accordance with the profiles, maps, plans and specifications now 'on file in the office of the city engineer of the city of made.
 Section 8. Be 1t further ordained that the cost of the improvements authorized by this ordinance. which cost is estimated at the sum of $500 shall be assessed and levied against the property abutting on the aforesaid streets and avenues improved and benefited thereby as provided in the act of the general assembly of Alabama, approved February 18th, 1895.
 Section 4. Be it further ordained that after the expiration of thirty days from provements aforesaid shall be constructed and the cost of such construction shall be assessed and levied by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham, in accordance with the act of the general assembly as aforesaid.
 Provided, however. that nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve any street railway of its obligation in the mat ter of street improvements.
 F. V. EVANS:
 5.a5.st. A Amr' o''s o'efA'
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
LEE BRYAN
 ON THE RACK Given Copy of the Charges Filed Against Him. RODE ON RAILROAD PASSES pr. MOseley Can Go to Singapore Afer the War Is 0ver-KiIpatrick to Keep
 The Trail Hot for the
 Governorship.
RODE ON RAILROAD PASSES
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Washington, May 24.-Marshall Bryan was given copy of the charges which were filed against him. He will make an- swer to them as soon as the report from the special agent is received. At the de- partment of justice today it was said that this report had been filed.
 The chief charge against Bryan is that he travelled on passes and scalpers' tickets and then turned in vouchers to the govern ment for full railroad fare. MT. Bryan said today if false vouchers had been turned in it was done in ignorance; that these vouchers were left to his deputies, and that he simply signed them when presented to him.
 His friends here say that whatever has been charged against him, he has always been considered upright and never known to do a dishonest thing, and that If there have been any irregular transactions in his office they feel sure he is not cG4pa- ble.
 Colonel H. H. Sargent win leave for Ala bama in a few days now, probably on Thursday, for the purpose of enlisting a regiment of immunes from the states of Alabama and Mississippi. This regiment will be known as the Fifth regiment, and Sargent's commission empowers him to en- list and enroll men only from the two states mentioned. He is anxious to have all the assistance which can be given him.
 Dr. Moseley ha sreceived further infornla- tion from the state department that he will be given the consulate at Singapore as soon as the war is over.
 Kilpatrick's friends are anxious to have him provided for in any way which will keep him out of the gubernatorial race. They have gone to work with the result that Moseley is promised the place later on.
 One of them said to me today: "Moseley can have this place if he is patient, but 1t he goes to dabbling in politics at~thls tune I am afraid he will lose the appointment ai- together. The doctor declines to be caught in a trap arranged by his political ene- mics, and is determined to try after the nomination"
 The opposition here headed by Young- blood is not so certain that Moseley can bag the nomination and say that If he does so it will be after a tremendous fight. With this week the action will be carried on in Alabama, where Moseley and his cohorts are going to star Moseley and spike the Kilpatrick guns
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
VIM. |. KLEIN
Fired Four Shots at Burglars Who Attempted
 to Enter His Brothers Store.

At 1:'0 o'clock this morning an attempt was made to burglarize the drug store of Henry E. Klein, corner Avenue and Twentieth street.
 At that hour William L. Klein who is night clerk in the store, was awakened by the crashing of the glass in the front door, and suspecting robbers, he secured his pistol and quietly moved towards the front of the store h a few moments three negroes came to the broken door and one of them thrust his hand through the sash and tried to open the lock on the inside. MT. Klein immediately opened fire, send ing four shots in the direction of the bur glars, one of which struck the lock and two of them lodging in the wood about four inches from the lock, the fourth shot going through the open sash. A lamp near MT. Klein was broken, it is thought by a shot fired by one of the burglars |.
 The police were notified but did not suc- ceed in catching the robbers who made a hasty retIvat.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
THE SPANISH SQUADRON
Will Not Accept Battle Except With Equal
 Numbers l

Port Au Prince. Hayti, May 24-A local newspaper, the Matin, says that Rear Ad- miral Osborne of the British navy, who left for New York on Sunday on board Dutch steamer, saw at Curacoa Spanish squad ron composed of five cruisers and five tor- pedo boat destroyers or torpedo boats. The Spanish officers are reported to have said they would not accept battle except with an equal number of ships, and that they would avoid encountering superior num- bers.
 Admiral Osborne did not consider the Spanish squadron to be in any way fermid- able h
 The latest news received here from Ha- vana was that the Cuban government had decided to admit coal and provisions free of duty.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
CRETARY LONG
 NOT DEAD SURE

Washington. May 24-"I have no absolute information that the naval battle had oc- cured up to 10 o'clock tonight. The navy department believes the Spanish squadron is still at Santiago" So said Secretary Long tonight, and 1t was most significant statement as to the whereabouts of the rival squadrons for a week.
 The fact that Cervera has remained at Santiago is regarded by experts here as evidence that Sampson's vessels have been on guard in the windward passage since Cervera slipped into the harbor
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
ALL QUIET AT MANILA.
Admiral Dewey Sends More Information to
 the Department at Washington.

,s Washington, May A-The navy. depart ment today received a cablegram from Admiral Dewey as follows:
 Manila, May 20. via Hong Konk, May 24.-Secretary Navy Washington: Situation unchanged Strict blockade continued. Great scarcity of provisions in Manila. For eign subjects fear an outbreak of the Spanish soldiers and they will be trans ferred to Cavite by the foreign men-of-war in the harbor. Aguidelgo, the rebel com- mander-in- chief who was brought here from Hong Kong on the McCullach, is organizing a force of native cavalry and may render assistance that will be valuable.
 DEWEY.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
SPAIN TO PAWN
 ITS TOBACCO CROP

London, May 25.-The Madrid correspond ent of the Times says: Senor Leon y Cas- tillo, the Spanish ambassador to France, has returned to Paris to continue his mys- terious negotiations which are now believed to be financial rather than political.
 London, May 25-The Paris correspond ent of the Daily Mail says that he hears that Senor Leon Castillo is charged to endeavor to float loan of e1O,OOO, ,OO0 (s5O,- O0O,00O) on the security of the tobacco. mon- opoly.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
RAILWAYS PILLS.

Purely vegetable mild and reliable. Cause Perfect Digestion, complete absorption and healthful regularity. For the cure of all disorders of the Stomach, Liver, Bowels. Kidneys, Bladder, Nervous Diseases, Loss of Appetite, Sick Headache, Indigestion. Dizzy Feelings, Female Complaints, Bill iousness, Dyspepsia
 Price, 25 cents per box. Sold by all drug gists, or sent by rnail on receipt of price.
 Dr, Radway 6 Co.,, 55 Elm Street. New York.
 Be sure to get "Radway's," and see that the name is on what you buy.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
PRAYED FOR vCI0RlA
Blind Chaplain of the Senate Remembers the
 Good Queen on Her Birthday

Washington, May H-The senate chap lain's invocation at the opening of the ses- sion today was hymn of thanksgiving for the 18th birthday of the beloved. 'victoria, Queen of Great Britain" The prayer wss:' Oh. Thou Prince of all Kings, we come unto Thy presence with hymn of thanksgiving as we celebrate the 7sth birthday of her
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
A Badly sprained Arm.

HOUSTON. Texas, Feb. 25, 1897. DIR. RADWAY & co.
 Dear Sirs-August 25 last I had badly sprained arm. After using six different lwhat was calleD remedies, I never got re- lief till I used Railways Ready Relief, which eased the pain at once and Sured me in two days My father, who is b6 years old, says Railways Ready Relief and Railways Pills are the best of all medi- cines. We keep them in the house the year around. Respectfully,
 THOS. HANSBOROUGH,
 Special Police, City Hall.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
"worth Its Weight in Gold"

HOxBAN, l. T. Oct. 21, 1897. DR., RADWAY & CO.,. New York:
 Gentlemen-I send enclosed M. o. for Railways ReadyRelief and one dozen Rad ways Pills. Your Ready Relief is consid- cred hereabouts to be worth it's weight in gold. This is why I am induced to handle it, have handled = Oil for some time, but consider the R. R. R. far superior to this, as 1t gives better satisfaction.
 J. M. ALEXANDER.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
High Bred Horses Sold

Nashville. May A.-Today concluded the closing out sale of the Hermitage stud
 During the two days sale seyenty-two head of highly bred trotting stock were sold for s14,300 an average of $19S. Irma G., bay Jnare years old, by Bowbells brought s695, the highest price bid for a single animal.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
Crippled With Rheumatism.

NEW ORLEANS, April 10, 1897. DIR. RADWAY & co.
 have been a sufferer from Rheumatism for more than six months. I could not raise my hands to my head or put my hands behind me, even take off my own shirt. Before I had finished three-fourths of a bottle of Railways Ready Relief I can see why I have such great faith in your Relief. Yours truly,
 w. c. BAKER. |, Engineer at A. Montelones Boot and Shoe Factory, 939 Julia street. Railways Ready Relief is a sure cure for every Pain, Sprains, Bruises, Pains in the Back Chest and Limbs
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
TT MAS THE FIRST AND IS THE ONLY PAIN REMEDY

That instantly stops the most excruciating pains. allays inflammation and cures Con gestions. whether of the Lungs Stomach, Bowels or other glands or organs, by one application.
 A half teaspoonful in half tumbler of water will in a few minutes cure Cramps, Spasms, Sour Stomach, Heartburn, Nerv- ousness, Sleeplessness, Sick Headache, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Collie, Flatulency and all internal pains.
 There is not a, medicinal agent in the world that will cure Fever and Ague and all other Malarious, Bilious and other fe- vers, aided by Railways Pills, so quickly as Railways Ready Relief
 50 cents per bottle Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
THE REMAINS
or Gen Robt E. Lee and Wife to Rest in
 Arlington.

Washington, May A.-Represen. .at.ve Brewer, of Alabama, introduced a. resolu- tion today authorizing the eptombment of the remains of the late General Robert E
 Lee and his wife, Mrs. Mary Gusts Lee at the Arlington National cemstery (the old
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
ACHES AND PAINS.

For Headache (whether sick or nervous), Toothache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Lum- bago, pains and weakness in the back, spine or kidneys, pains around the liver, pleurisy, swelling of the joints and pains of all kinds, the application of Railways Ready Relief will afford immediate ease, and its contin- ued use for a few days effect a permanent cure.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
A CURE FOR ALL

Colds Coughs, Sore Throat, Influenza, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Swelling of the Joints. Lumbago, Inflammation, Rheuma- tism, Neuralgia, Frostbites, Chilblains, Headaches, Toothaches, Asthma, Difficult Breathing.
 Cures the worst pains in from one to twenty minutes Not one hour after read ing this advertisement need any one suffer with pain.
The age-herald., 1898-05-25
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Railways Ready Relief cures the worst pains in from one to twenty minutes. Not one hour after reading this advertisement need any one suffer with
The age-herald., 1898-05-25

Leo homestead), and the erection of a monument to them whenever those having authority to d. so ask for t.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-05-16
TENACIOUS JOURNALISM.

The is class of newspapers in this
 country that live on and by system of deliberate excitement, skillfully nursed and fostered When there is no excitement they make it. Their whole attitude is morbid. A casual glance at the first page of a newspaper of this stamp at any time would lead one un- familiar with their methods to suppose
 that some most frightful catastrophe
 had occurred, or at least was imminent. The type used for the headlines is al-
 ways enormous, the descriptive adjec- tives of the most portentous and direful character. This being the rule for or
 dinary occasions in times of general
 peace and quietude, when a situation
 of real gravity and importance pre-
 sents itself the editors of such papers
 find themselves unable by legitimate
 means to proportionately rise to the
 demands of the occasion. Their col
 umns will not hold larger type; their
 artists have already done their best Cor lHelE WOISlJ. Iue OILY COuISt uiluI dl-
 ly open to them is to falsify the news.
 Hence, at a time when the entire na- tion was anxiously awaiting intelli-
 gence concerning the presence or ab-
 sence of treachery in connection with
 the destruction of the battleship Maine, these papers, instead of allaying the fevered public pulse by truthfully stat ing that at the moment of writing there
 was no important news and could not
 be until the examining board had re- ported, sought to add to the already
 dangerous state of popular excitement
 by striving to outdo each other in startling lies. In the absence of excit-
 ing or important news they manufac
 tured it wholesale. Before d single diver had arrived in Havana, some of
 these papers printed and spread broad cast in the "extras" the information that an eignt-inch percussion hole had been discovered in the Maines armor | the inference being, of course, that the Spaniards had destroyed her); next | they said that Captain Sigsbee was telegraping in cipher to the War De- partment; then they printed interviews | with Sigsbee in which he accused the l SpaniardS of the ships destruction; | then Secretary Long was receiving and | concealing private information, One
 of these newspapers had the incredi- ble impotence to lament, in hysteric
 headlines, that the Government had
 employed only inferior divers, and had | refused the assistance of the best div CTS in the country, who had been spe- | cially employed and sent to the spot by l the journal in question. It went on to | bemoan this fact, and to state that
 more than hundred bodies which were never found could have been re- | covered and returned to their friends
 had not the Government blindly refus- | ed the proffered assistance. And so
 the false dispatches continued from day to day.
 The question naturally presents itself
 to all sane and truth-loving citizens
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-05-16

c O cry or SHQuenGy fTOStfuteu.
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 For the growing girl they are of the greatest benefit, for the mother indispensa- ble, for every woman invaluable. The blood and nerves rule the whole body and medicine such as Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People that can so greatly benefit complicated illness as described above is worthy remedy, for the medicine that expels impurities from the blood and supplies the necessary materials for rapidly rebuilding wasted nerve tissues, reaches the root of many serious diseases. It is these virtues that have given Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People their wonderful cura tive powers in diseases, and the hearty en dorsement of physicians and druggists throughout the land.
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-05-16
Good Health Restored.
George A. Baribeault Is Free From 0That Tired Feeling" and Is Un- bounded in Ills Praise of the
 Remedy Used.

bounded in Ills Praise of the
 Remedy Used.
 From the Telegram, Worcester, Mass.
 Mir. George A. Baribeault, of No. Green Street, Worcester, Mass, is young man who is Worcester born and bred. He re- ceived his education in Worcester's schools and is we'll and favorably known to large circle of friends and acquaintances here. His father was 8 local musician of some repute, having been years ago prominently connected with the organization then known as the French Band, which is now " Wor- cester's famous Battery B Band"
 George is now the proprietor of a store on Green Street, where he sells cigars, tobacco, periodicals, confectionery, etc. Formerly he was an armorer and worked at his trade in the pistol factory of the Harrington and Richardson Arms Company, on Park Ave nue. About two years ago while Tn their employ he became run down" the exact. ing work at his machines making him very nervous. His appetite was poob his diges- tion imperfect, and his blood ill such bad condition that small wounds on his hands would take weeks to heal. He felt that surely something must be done, as work had become a burden, owing to the loss of strength and ambition. He had a thorough dislike for medicine of any kind, but through the earnest solicitation of his wife to do something to restore his health, and on the recommendation of friends he was induced to try Dr. Williams Pink Pills.
 Very soon after beginning to use them he .elt their beneficial effect, and continuing their use, he was soon brought around to perfect health, which he continues to enjoy. He is now the picture of good health; his digestion is restored to normal conditions, and has an appetite to match his digestion, and the good blood bound to come through this combination circulates through his veins and gives healthy glow to his face and is complete evidence of health restored.
 Mir. Baribeault procured Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People at the drug store of Mir. A. w. Andrews, on the corner oi Main and Wellington Streets. MT. Andrews says: "I have numerous calls for these pills and receive many reports of their efficient help in restoring vigor and health to their users"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-05-16

"A year passed, and, under a change of physicians, Emma became somewhat better but soon was as bad as ever. One day read of a case similar to hers which was cured by Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and decided to try them.
 " Emma had no faith in proprietary medi- cines but tried the pills, and after talk ing dozen doses, she began to improve. It was about the first of April, when she began and by the middle of May, after taking about eight boxes, she was entirely cured.
 While ill, she lost twenty-eight pounds, but now weighs more than ever before. Her nerves are strong and she is in perfect health. We are all confident that Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured her, and I cheerfully recommend them in all similar cases. MRS. E. A. RYBoLT."
 Subscribed and sworn to before me, this third of September, 1897.
 CALEB BAKER, Notary Public.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-05-16
Women in Business.
From the Free Press, Detroit, Mich.


 A prominent business man recently ex- pressed the opinion that there is one thing that will prevent women from completely filling mans place in the business world they can't be depended upon because they are sick too often. This is refuted by Mrs. c. w. Mansfield, business woman of 5S Farrar St., Detroit, Mich, who says:
 "A complication of female ailments kept me awake nights and wore me out. I could get no relief from medicine and hope was slipping away from me. A young lady in my employ gave me box of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. I took them and was able to rest at night for the first time in months. bought more and took them and they cured me as they also cured several other people to my knowledge. I think that if you should ask any of the druggists of Detroit, who are the best buyers of Dr. Williams Pink Pills they would say the young women. These pills certainly build up the nervous system and many a young woman owes her life to them.