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of treaty, but it will be poor politics in either country to withdraw from Paris, settled. Neither country desires such an ending of the negotiations, and such an ending is scarcely probable or reasonable. There will be treaty. and that too, be- fore many days have passed. Ex-Secretary Day once said the treaty would become feature of Thanksgiving Day. and he may yet be able to point with pride to his early prediction.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16
Wild Ducks in Mobile Bay

From the Mobile Item.
 The waters entering Mobile bay at its mouth and Polecat bay were oyerrun with sportsmen all day yesterday, and those peo- pie whose business brought them to the river front thought battle was going on over in the marsh. For the past ten days there has been a vast amount of ducks in this vicinity, and yesterday being an ideal day for the sport, the hunters took advant- age of it. Joseph Ciesta, the crack wing shot, returned to the city with fifty-five pairs of degrees yesterday evening. Joseph Mangold, Andrew Guilt, Joseph Godbold and other hunters returned to the city with large strings. One of the hunters estimated yesterdays kill at 251 pairs. MT. Ciesta in the past two days has killed 170 ducks very remarkable shooting
The age-herald., 1898-11-16
Some Bills That Are Needed

From the Anniston Index.
 It is also generally believed that the gen. eral assembly this year will pass bill reg ulating by law the holding of primary cleo tions. The need of such a law as this has been felt for several years, and the demo- cratic party in its state platform of 1896 declared in favor of the passage of such a bill, but for some unexplainable reason the general assembly of last year failed to pass such bill after 1t had been introduced. The people of the state are thoroughly aroused to the importance of securing bet ter public schools and roads, and if the gen. eral assembly fails to enact laws to im- prove both the schools and roads, the peo- pie of the state will be disappointed in it's work
The age-herald., 1898-11-16
Grows Better Every Day

From the Athens Democrat
 The Democrat is glad to note the con- tinued success of The Age-Herald. It seems to grow better as the days go by. The old subscribers of the paper are glad to again read the "Murmurings" of "the Murmurer. Lucien Julian Walker is an accomplished writer, and writes in an interesting vein.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

The Star Chamber Whitewash Board gives out an indefinite report as to the rec ord of Doc. Huidekoper as a physician. His education as a physician is mentioned, and his military experience Is spoken of; but the gap in his life between education and military experience is a blank in the report vouchsafed to the public by the Whitewash Board.
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them Is every bit as good as our honored and brave lieutenant here" All those within hearing were astounded at the te- merity of the Americanized Scotch mother, but Hobson, with characteristic gentleman Illness, bowed and remarked: That's right, Mrs. H.; stand up for your own bairns. l was glad to hear you say that.' Before parting he presented a rose as a token of his appreciation of the mother who was loyal to her sons.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16
Our Business Governor

From the Troy Messenger
 Joe Johnston has made Alabama a busi ness administration as governor, and we are not surprised that Georgia should have wished for one like him to put up In the gubernatorial chair His enemies are smart ing under his successful management and are trying to magnify everything that would prove detrimental to him poiiticallq.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

Lieutenant-Colonel Huidekoper went at of the medical profession. Regimental sur geons were regarded with disdain by the corps cat doctor.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

Oyster Bay promises to become the Mecca of New York politicians; but MT. T. O. Platt will not superintend the movement.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

Hold-ups are nightly occurrences on the Northside. and the gentlemen of the city roads seem to have settled down for win ters job.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

The police should begin to find some trace of the knights-errant of the North side. The plain people see them every night, and they are not looking for them.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

Judge Van Wyck left a fourteen-year s14.ooo job. but he got much fame as . consolation purse.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16
Regulation of Primaries

From the ScOttsbOrO CItizen.
 If the members of the general assembly in Alabama this year fail to pass bill regulating the holding of primaries, they will fail to perform their duty to the state or democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

The illustrious Huidekoper, that pet of the administration, defends himself by be- coming oblivious to his own career be- tween school and camp.
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MT. Reed will doubtless favor the expan- sion of the republican majority in the house, even if he is opposed to an expan- sion of the country.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16
STRAY THOUGHTS
 OF STATE EDITORS
One Step Anyway

From the Sheffield Reaper.
 Alabama flour made from Alabama grown wheat is now sold by Alabama grocers. That's one step in advancement.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

The editor of the esteemed Congressional Record will miss Senator Allen of Nebras- ka even If no one else does.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

If MT. Alger keeps on as he is going, he will soon insist that the people have de- manded his elevation to the white house.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

The horse doctor first applied his school training to an army corps at Chickamauga.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

Christmas is coming, but that fact does not alleviate the immediate sadness con- nected with the shying of the circus from yellow fever territory.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

The Dreyfus revision is carried on behind closed doors. and for this reason very little is cabled concerning it.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

Pennsylvania has decided to give MT. Quay full power to shake her plum trees to his hearts content, and he can be depended upon to do 1t.
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The Miles banquet had to be conducted without the esteemed secretary of war.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

Dr. Swallows platform was a misfit A plum-orchard state does not respect the decalogue.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

The republicans seem to think that MT. Tom Reed should take a few reefs in his non-expansion views.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

The two knights of the road on tht Northside are at present serving in lier of general Curfew law.
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day of November next. is hereby set apart as day of thanksgiving and prayer.9 'f
The age-herald., 1898-11-16
1N@rHE JOYOUS AUTUMN SEASON

From the Atchison Globe.
 Don't bother with sewing on buttons at this season; pin chrysanthemum over the spot
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

The Thanksgiving proclamation of the governor Of Kentucky is the briefest ever penneJ. It reads: "Thursday, the 24th
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Secretary Alger is overworking his vindi- cation theory.
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No INTERFERENCE

The Cats of Cat Island footed the Maria Teresa.
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

Nations do not pay their debts because 1t costs too much money to do 1t, in the first place; and, in the second, because it is re- garded as hook of steel to 8 citizen to have him own a few government bonds. This last is the sentimental view. No man is a complete patriot until he owns govern ment bonds; then he feels a sort of proprie- tary interest. England's public debt began in 1889, and amounts today to the enormous sum of 8, 800 000,0 yet the tight little island wouldn't part with 1t. Frances pub lie debt is over $65Oo 100000. Poor Spaini She not only owes $1 300 900. but has all her sources of territorial revenue cut off
The age-herald., 1898-11-16

The general impression is that Pingree Is a demagogue. Those who know him do not believe this. He is a man of high ideals and exalted principles. His reforms have always succeeded. None of them have been chimeras. In bringing them about he has used the methods of practical politi- clans and has proved himself their master. He has a wonderful knowledge of human nature and he has used it to bring about the ends he has sought.
 In every way he has shown himself the master politician of the age. Quay does not own Pennsylvania as thoroughly as Pingree owns Michigan. Judging by re- suits, he is the greatest boss of all.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
OBITUARY..
PATRICK ]. WALLACE JR.

Among tho bright and popular lads of
Portland, Patrick J. Wallace, Jr., is well
remembered He was an attendant at
the High school and contributed to the
High School Racquet. He was men,
ber of St. Dominics church choir. He
was member Of the Cumberland Row
ing Club, and active always in all the
interests of the young people of his own
age. Mr. Wallace Became q clerk al
Cousins & Tomlinson's, afterward Mill
ken, Tomlinson Co., and only left the
latter business house on account ofHss deli.
cate health. Years ago young Wallace
was a member of Miss Anna Milliken's
class at the Portland Fraternity. He
was a prominent member of the Frater.
nity Alumni and of the Harrington De.
batting club His father, mother and sis
ter will have general and sincere sym
pathy extended them in their great loss.
Mr.. Wallace died in Colorado. About
two years ago bronchial trouble dc.
yeloped and increasing he sought Color.
ado for relief, hoping for permanent
cure. He had recently come home on a
visit to his parents but losing ground in
our climate he returned to Loveland,
near Denver, only last December.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
MORE HARBoR TELEGR GRAPHs.

Washington, March 27 "A total of 500, :
600 will be expended to improve the tele-
graphic and telephone communications
between the Notifications in the depart
ment of the East. New York will get
S45. 900 more to complete this work ac-
oordtng to the original plans. Boston
will gs5 about $4,000; Philadelphia about
$4,000, and Washington, Baltimore, New
port and Portland. Me-, will also get in
creased appropriations. The total increase
for the department. of the East is S96, 900.
This increased appropriation will make
it possible to do an especially important
work. All coast fortifications are pro-
vided with range fnders for the purpose
of determining the distance from the for
tification of an enemy's vessel. These, if
they are to be used effectively, must be
supplemented by telegraph apparatus, to
enable the man in the tower to telegraph
to the gun pits the range of the approach
ing vessel.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
FRIGHTENED BY A BIRD.

Rockland, March 26.-Word was re-
ceived here this morning of shocking
accident which occurred at 8 O'Clock last
night at ST. George about 10 miles from
this city, whereby Mrs Fred Rackliff
was instantly killed. Mr.. and Mrs. Rack
lift were returning home from call ION
O neighbor who lived about half u ynile
off the main road. TO light the way Mrs.
Rackliff carried q lantern. They had
travelled but short distance when the
flame was blown cut, Having a doubled
barrelled gun in his hand and wishing
to relight the lantern Mr.. Rackliff passed
the gun to his wife to hold for moment.
Suddenly bird flew across the road
and Mrs. Racklif being frightened, in
some way discharged one barrel Of the
gun, the contents just going over Mr..
Rackliff's head but doing no damage.
Mrs Racklitr became still more fright
ened at the discharge of the first barrel,
and dropped the gun and the second bar
rel was discharged, its contents striking
her in the back and killing her almost
instantly.
Mrs. RackIiff was about so years OF
age. Beside the husband there are sew
eral children in the family.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
AFFAIRS DISCUSSED N
FRANCE.

Paris, March 26.-In the Chamber OF
Deputies today NJ. Grousett, socialist,
made sweeping criticism of the for
eign policy Of the government. ESa
NJ. Baron, speaking in support of M.
Grousett, introduced the Cuban question.
He said: "France cannot remain in
different to the Spanish American con-
fliot and the monstrous encroachment OF
the Anglo-Saxon race on the Latin race.
1t is the duty of France to approach
Spain and the United States with words
of conoiliation and peace"
~ M. Hanotaux, minister OF foreign
affairs, replying to M Baron, said the
negotiations with England regarding
West Africa were proceeding favorably.
With reference to China, M. Hanotaux
said that negotiations were carried on
at Paris and Pekin and that significant
results might be expected Turning to
Cuba, he said: However necessary the
defense of our own interests may be-, it
grave difficulties which the Cuban
question has presented so long. The
whole world IL following with emotion
and anxiety the varying fortunes OF
the conflict proceeding in Cuba and the
whole world earnestly hopes for its
speedy conclusion. The chamber knows
the sympathy and esteem which the
United States inspires. On one hand
we have ancient and faithful relation,
affinity of race and interest and finally
the respect with whirh the patriotism
of heroic nation naturally inspires
us. On the other hand se have pow
erful republic, sister OF our own. full OF
ardor and confident of her valor, who
demands that an immediate end be put
to evils in which she herself has inspired
and which have lasted very long time.
Our first duty is increasingly to express
to the two nations the desire of all that
sanguinary and formidable fight be
avoided.
A motion approving M Hanotaux' Is
statements was adopted by vote of SOC
to III
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
DEATH OF CONGRESSMAN sIMP.
KINS,

Washington, March Representative
John Simpkins of the thirteenth district
of Massachusetts, died last night at his
residence in this city, No. 17i7 K street
of heart disease, induced by gastric COM
piications. Representative Simpkins was
q man of independent fortune. He was
born in New Bedford, Mass, June 27,
1862. and graduated at Harvard university
in 1885, He served in the Massachusetts
Senate in 1890 and 1891, was a presidential
elsctor for Harrison and Reid in 1892
president Of the Republican club OF
Massachusetts in 1892 and 1898 and mem
Der of the Massachusetts Republican state
committee in 1928 and 1895. He served
in the 54th and 55th Congresses where he
was known to his colleagues as man
faithful to the interest of his constituents.
although rarely taking part in debate.
Mr.. Sinpkins had recently been mem
her of the CONGRESSIONAL committee.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
MATCH CAUSED A BIG BLAZE.

Haverhill, March ga fire which was
undoubtedly started by dropping O
match down the elevator well of the
SWEET block four story brick building
on Wingate street, caused damage this
afternoon of about S22. 900 to the build
ing and tenants, and was one of the
heaviest loss in the shoe district for
several years. The building is owned by
the jackson SWEET estate, and the esti:
mated loss is $4,000. The largest losses
among the occupants of the building
were John f.. Lynch, slipper manu-
facturer, $500; Millard Sasker, sole
manufacturer and dealer. slOc0; e. A.
Bray, soles, $1,000; W. L. Dow, slippers,
G 1910
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
Y. JOHN CARROLL PERKINS
LECTURE.

This evening in Assembly hall,
High school building, Rev. John Carroll
Perkins will give his lecture upon Gothic
Cathedrals. The lecture is the first Of a
series of three to be given under the aus
pices of the committee of the W. l.. U.
having in charge the adornment of school
rooms. The work which these ladies
have done already in this way is deserv-
ing of great credit and the further en-
coursgement of the work is the duty of
everyone interested in our schools.
This lecture is very entertaining and
instructive, and will well repay patron
age. The next lecture will be given
Thursday evening by Mr.. LeRoy l..
Hight on the subject of Robert Louis
Stevenson. The last lecture will be by
Clarence W. Peabody, Esq. upon ]. NJ.
Barrie and his Writings. The tickets for
the course may be obtained Of. Loring
Short & Harmon, or Frank 3. Clark.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
DOCTORS FOR THE NAVY.
Volunteers for Medical Department Are
Plenty,
LsPEo1Ar TO THE pKEss.1

Washington, March 25.-The talk of
war has brought to the government offers
of volunteers for all departments. There
are an especially large number of appl1-
cants for positions in the medical corps
of the army and navy. AT present there
are no more positions of that kind vacant
than in ordinary years. In the army
medical corps there are three actual and
three prospective vacancies. An exami-
nation will be held in Washington May
2, for candidates for these positions.
In the navy there are Mt present no
emergency vacancies; but the naval bill,
which has just been passed by the
House, provides for twenty-five addition
al surgeons. IF this provision becomes a
law. and 1t seems likely to, there will be
these positions for those anxious for war.
Congress has also been asked to allow
twenty five additional assistant surgeons
in the army, but the prospect for this to
be granted is not particularly bright.
IN case of hostilities and the calling
out of the National Guard, the State
troops would furnish their own officers,
including the medical officers. In case of
severe fighting and large hospitals, con-
the case in the war of the Rebellion.
A candidate for examination and ap-
pointment in tt e Medical Corps of the
Navy, must be between twenty one and
twenty -six years of age, and must apply
to the Secretary of the Navy for permits
sion to appear before the Naval Medical
Examining Board
The application must be in the hand
writing of the applicant, stating age and
place of birth, also the place and State of
which he is q permanent resident; and
must be accompanied by letters or certif-
Gates from parsons of repute. testifying
from personal knowledge to his good hab-
its and moral character, and that he is
citizen of the United States.
Appointments to the Medical Corps of
the Army are made by the President
after the applicant has passed a success
full examination before the Army Medical
Examining Board and has been recon-
mended by the Surgeon-General. Per-
mission to appear before the Board is OBJ
tanned by letter to the Secretary ssof War,
which must be in the handwriting of the
applicant, giving the date and place of
his birth and the place and State of
which no is a permanent resident, and in
closing certificates, based on personal ac
ouaintance, from at least two reputable
persons as to his citizenship, character
and habits. The candidate must be a Cit
iZen of the United States, between TWEEN
ty two and twenty nine years old. OF
sound health and good character, and
graduate of some regular medical college,
In evidence of which his diploma will be
suh,nittad tO the board.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
KLoNDlKE GOLD.
The Latest Story Tells of Nine Thousand
Dollar Nugget.

Vancouver. B. c., March 26.-The
steamer Pakshan, which arrived from
Skaguay, Alaska, had among her passen-
gers four men direct from Dawson City.
They were Messrs. j. +. Denham of San
Francisco, B. Lung Of Tacoma, d. Lasalle
of Leadville and 9. A. Goodwin of Los
Angeles.
They report stampede for the Anerl
can side below American Creek. This
section, they claim; will beat the Klon-
dixie. Pay dirt Is more easily divided
and shallower. A nine-thousand dollar
Nugget has been found on Eldorado Creek
they say. 1t is estimated by them that
forty million dollars in gold will be
brought out this season. In speaking Of
the finding of the nine Thousand dollar
nugget Mr.. Goodwin said:
"That sounds like tall story, know,
but it is fact. The nugget has con-
siderable quartz mixed with it and is as
big as small pail.
The owners narue, Mr.. Goodwin said,
is icing kept dark as he hopes to get it
out intact without paying royalty on 1T.
Several rich strikes have also been kept
dark Tor similar reason. The party left
for Dawson on February Is. In recount
ing the events of the journey, Goodwin
stated for the first six hundred miles the
cold was intense and their travel extreme
ly difficult. At the confluence of the
Stewart snd Yukon river they met the
Northwest mounted police department
with 700 pounds OF mail.
Mr.. Goodwin states that at very con-
servative estimate at least twenty to nsof
gold will be brought in in June when
navigation opens. The country around
Dawson was black with smoke from fires
burning to thaw the frozen ground.
Claims are frequently changing hands.
Quite recently the Healy company had
paid "Nigger Jim" S225, 900 for three
claims on Bonanza Creek. Claims on
Bear and Dominion Creeks, on Indian
and klondike rivers, respectively, had
been sold as high as $4,000.
On Bunker Greek $40. 500 had been
paid for a half interest by man named
Elliott and $4,000 for whole claim.
Staff Mitchell, owner of No. Eldorado
was buying several claims on Bunker
when they left at figure.
In Dawson $50 per cord was the price
paid for wood Before the party left many
reports were coming in Of the richness Of
Clarence Berry's claims on the hillside
of Eldorado.
Reports were also being received every
day of rich finds on American Creek on
the American side. Rosebud Greek is also
drawing much attention.
None of the party brought out much
actual dust as drafts could be obtained at
Daw son for gold at $l5. so per ounce and
very few would pack dust under these
circumstances.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
EASTER OPENING RECEPTION.

Tuesday will be likely to be a gala day
at the great department store of j. r.
Libby Co. For on Tuesday will occur the
Easter opening in several departments.
And on that day new and very i'm
portant department will be created
Millinery This department is under the
management Of Mrs. M. f. Lowell, a
lady of large experience in this line of
goods, and possessed of remarkable taste
in colors, effects and designs. Mrs.
Lowell will give her personal attention to
all visitors to the department.. Ladies'
will find there some ideal bonnets and
hats with the Paris air and flowers.
The opening reception also includes the
departments of ladies' and misses gai.
ments, dress goods, silks, kid gloves,
laces, ribbons, muslin underwear.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-28
THE sT. LOUIS AND ST. PAUL.

Washington, March 26.-Commander
william II. Emery. one of the members
of the board Of inspection aud survey,
today had an extended conference with
officials of the navy department.. In the
evant of the American liner st. Louis
being put into service as an auxiliary
cruiser, Commander Emery will probably
be detailed as her commanding officer.
There are intimations that Commander
". H. Brownson, who is also member
of the board, who is now in Europe
negotiating for tho purchase of warships
is likely to be assigned to the command
of the St. Paul should that vessel be
called into service.