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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

When it came to the physical
examination, the Duluth COM
panies made better showing
than those from the Twin
Cities. Of course they would.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

A crossing sweeper in a fashion
able part Of west London advertised
his pitch for sale in daily newspa-
per. He had "owned" the crossing
for IA years, and for the good will
thereof he asked &1OO,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

The holders of the Prindle
gas franchise are nice people
and astute, but they have not
yet comprehended that Duluth
is calling in it's unwise gifts of
franchises. They claim right
that never belonged to the au-
thorities to give.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

One of the surgeons of a hospital
asked an Irish help which he consid-
cred the most dangerous Of the
many cases then in the hospital.
"That, sir, - said Patrick as he point
ed to case of surgical instruments.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

|. For 5000 years the Hindoo stand:
ard of living has been almost the
same for rich and poor. The rajah's:
floors are bare, and the rich man
washes in the open air and dries:
himself in the sun like his poorer
brother.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21
Not a Socialist,

The person who asked the speaker a
question at the Lyceum Thursday even
ing is not socialist but is one of the
many members of organized labor who
worked so diligently in selling tickets to
make the lecture success.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

Duluth was never yet too
poor to find relief for fire sui
ferers. There is a fine fund
here of common broth erliness
that only wants intelligent
leading to make it powerful for
the true estate of man.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

the
A woman walked into the West
Sixty eighth Street police station
and told the sergeant at the desk
that her pet dog had disappeared.
IN was only yesterday che be.
gan as she pulled a small lace hand
kerchief from her belt to be ready
to catch any stray tears, "and Cur
lylocks, my little dog, did want SO
much to go out for a walk, and I
couldn't disappoint him. So out we
went down the boulevard. AS we
reached Sixty fifth street another
dog ran up to my little Curlylocks,
and the two scampered down the
street, never needing me. I staid
there and waited for my dog, and I
went all around the streets and
never found him.
Don't be alarmed, lady, said
the sergeant. THe'll turn up soon. .
mo, he WON'T answered the
woman. HE has been stolen, /
know, for Curlylocks never would
stay away from home willingly. I
want your policemen to hunt for
him, and I will pay a nice reward
to the man who gets him.
81. The sergeant and captain both as
sured her that they would turn the
precinct upside down to find that
dog, and the woman left, somewhat
more hopeful than before. Nothing
was heard Of her and the dog for
two days, but at the end Of that
time the woman reappeared in the
station house. # a. s
81 told you so, - said the sergeant,
without noticing her woebegone
look. Dog came back just as I told
you, didn't hei'' .
mo, he didn IT, she replied, wip.
ing her eyes. II thought I was go.
ing to get him back, but didn't.
Do you know, I received a very nice
little note in the mail the same day
I came here first. The note told me
that somebody-he didn't sign any
name-had my dog at place on
Canal street, and that he had seen
my advertisement in the papers and
knew that he had my dog, and if ]
would 60 to that place at 3 O'Clock
the next afternoon I could have my
doggie all right again. 5
Invent down there at 8 o'clock,
and the man VIII had the store told
me he knew nothing about any dog,
and when I showed him the note ]
got he said again he didn't know the
least thing about it. cried all the
way home.
"When I got home, I opened the
door just as usual, and everything
inside our fiat was turned upside
down, and all my silverware was
gone, and every one of our wedding
presents had been stolen. :"
The sergeant whistled in astonish'
ment.
"Now," continued the woman, 81
don't care for the silverware az
much as my husband will when hi
learns about it, but do wantmy
dog back again. " f..
Neither the dog nor the silver
ware was recovered by the police
New York Sun.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

Great Britain has $50, 600 miles of
roads which cost 600, 900, 900 and
5000 miles of streets which cost
eco, 900, 600. j.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

Letters and articles relating to the social
problem are solicited.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

Entered at the postofice at Duluth, Minn as
second class matter.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

Even the Daughters of the
American Revolution share in
the general patriotic feeling.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-05-21

SABRE G. AKIN, Editor and Publisher.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

ganize so that all needful comforts may be
provided In a systematic manner, The Age
Herald promises them all the help 1t can
give. The mothers and sisters and sweet
hearts of the brave boys in brown-for that
win soon be the prevailing color Of their
new tropical uniforms-will surely do all
they can to occasionally brighten their
camp life. and cheer them in the course of
their duties in a burning sun. Within a
week the First Alabama volunteers may
be at Tampa, and there are many comforts
that can be readily sent them through an
organized effort. If the friends of the vol
unteers in each town that sent company
to the front will call meeting. and will
forward notice of it to this office. The
Ase-Her'ald will give it prominence and
publication. While we remember the Maine.
let also remember the Ala ANA boys at the
front.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

been taken in this direction General Go
meg should be able to increase his force.
under such circumstances, to fully $4,000
men; for he has fully million people to
draw upon, according to General Lees OBJ
seryation and conclusions No Cuban is in
sympathy with Spain. and there are at
least one million native Cubans in Cuba
If the activities of the government in
Gu a are directed during the wet season
to maintenance of the blockade and to
the support of the patriot army and the re-
lief of the reeoncentrados. this country
should be content The war so long de-
1ayed that war preparations are impossi-
BILE before the wet season will have been
in Cuba It is nearly due IN the course of
weather events in that latitude and locali-
ty. While 1t lasts let the feet cover and
protect the steps taken to strengthen Gem
eral Gomez and his brave men, and 1t may
be that when November comes again the
Cuban task will have been accomplished
without the loss of valuable American
life.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
About the best way to get even with a
man is to pay what you owe him.
When a couple are matched, but not mat
ed it is a sort of friction match.
A girl always likes for a mans love to
have the engagement ring of sincerity.
Tt is just as important to watch your
windings as it is to wind your watch.
1t is well to remember that penny will
jingle with a tin suspender button.
Virtue may be It's own reward, but there
is more money in selling gold bricks.
Any man who can save money during his
engagement can afford to marry the girl.
often as unsatisfactory those of her
mirror.
The graveyard population would be vastly
increased if it wasn't against the law to
kill people.
Whenever a man persuades you to lend
him money you are apt to get stuck on his
persuasive ability.
The New York pastor who raked in over
$4,000 last year from wedding fees evidently
doesn't consider marriage failure.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
Comforts for Alabama Volunteers.

The belief that the courageous young
fellows who have voluntarily given up the
comforts of life in response to the call Of
the governor of the state, will have a pic
mic on the shores of the gulf near Mobile Is
a mistake. They will soon be ordered to
Tampa From Tampa-where? No one in
Alabama knows. They are in the hands Of
the war department, and the varying needs
of the country will determine their field
of employment. But even at Tampa they
will have none of the comforts of life to
which they have been accustomed.
1t should be remembered that they have
voluntarily taken places that by lot might
have fallen to some who are enjoying COM
Portable rooms, who have access to baths
and all other conveniences, not to mention
luxurious living. This being the case. 1t
seems to be fairly and especially incumbent
upon those who have been relieved from
service, and in general upon all men, wo-
men and children whom they represent, to
protect In the field, to organize In order to
supply them with the necessaries and COM
forts that the government does not and
will not supply.
Societies for this purpose are in course of
organization in northern cities; and when
northern regiments receive needful COM
forts, If will seem rather strange to the
Alabama volunteers that none are forth
coming for them. The comfort Sc the Ala
bama volunteers should be in the hands Of
Alabama women; and If they desire to or
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
A Boys Desire

From the Youths Companion.
He stood by the elephants side
With bright eyes opening round and wide
And, "Oh, oh, oh! but I'd like to be
A great big elephant such as he;
With fans for ears, and little brown toes,
And feed himself with garden hose.
Oh, what fun to be standing there,
And the folks coming up to stare,
And played upon with nice, cool spray,
And fed with cookies the whole long day!'
Then to the cage of the cinnamon bears,
And dark old grizzlies with tangled hairs
You never will see jollier sight
Than those old chaps if you hunt till night
Oh, If they only could sit up SO
And catch the peanuts the boys all throw;
And sniff and beg and hold up my paws,
And climb the tree and open my jaws,
And grunt and snort and scratch and tear
Oh, how jolly to be a bear!''
The monkeys next he stopped to see.
Laughing merry and loud with glee.
'This is the very best I've found
See them frolic and tumble round.
How they wriggle and twist and spin,
How they chatter and squeai and grin
See the candy and popcorn go;
See them grab for tho, no. no!
All, could there ever be such fun
As to be that cute little smallest one!'
Spent with sport, at the close of the day
At rest In a snow<wite bed he lay,
Weary with play and prank and fun,
Crowded In till the day was done,
Filled with candy and cracker jack,
Peanuts. soda. yet never slack!
A single thought of the boundless joy
OF being rollicxing, healthy boy.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
Gomez and the Blockade.

From May to November Cuba Is I'M
healthy. The island enjoys six months of
health, with delightful climate. but then
there are six months of malaria and eli
matte enervaton Il is either one or the
other. The dry season is season of health;
the wet season is season Of deadly fevers
and oppressive heat.
1t really Is not humane or sensible to
land American volunteers in Cuba during
the wet season. A good share of them
would be stricken with the epidemic fever
of the Countrywide fever that is so dreaded
in this country; and considerable per-
centage would die. A still larger percent
Z age would be incapacitated throughout tho
wet season. Humanity and good sense for
bid such a step.
Nor is 1t necessary. Maintain the block
ade. Open ports to and through which
food can be conveyed to the reconcentrados
and open still more ports for the convey
ance of field guns and rifles and ammuni-
tion and quinine and food supplies, and all
other needful things, to the Cuban patriots
themselves Steps no doubt have already
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
Esprit de Corps.

Governor Johnston plainly intends to have
the Alabama troops mustered into the gov
eminent service by regiments, thus pre-
serving to that extent state pride and state
organizations. The first Alabama volun-
teers, for example, with its regmental COL
ors, and its regimental record will accrue
to the state. To this extent the natural
ambition of the Alabama soldiers will be
preserved. They will go out and come
back as an Alabama regiment, and perhaps
The regimental organization will be MAIN
tanned after the war is ended.
But the esprit de corps, which should be
preserved and utilized in every possible
way, extends beyond regimental organiza-
lions. Southern soldiers are again fighting
for the old flag. They particularly desire
an opportunity to show their loyalty and
devotion to it in this war. To deny them
such an opportunity seems particularly I'M
wise and inopportune, and the war Depart
ment surely win not do SO if the subject
can have proper consderation-if the Pc
culiar circumstances of the case are care
fully considered. Surely Massachusetts or
Iowa will not object to a rivalry of that
sort. 1t is rivalry that should be en-
have of it, the greater and the stronger 1t
will be. If the south strikes the hardest
blows, or makes a dash at the happiest
moment, let the glory fall where it belongs,
IL . CHI ,a IN, tIaon Of q ort,
or western or Pacific slope troops. This
sort of rivalry is familiar to all countries,
and is encouraged in all armies.
Let the southern volunteers be formed
into brigades and divisions of southern. orr
GIN Just as the First Alabama goes out
an Alabama organization, let there be bril-
gades and divisions composed of southern
men-possibly corps of southern compost
ton. Maintain in other words the esprit
de corps which goes far in the hearts of
men to lend fighting power to body Of
men. In this way the utmost zeal and en-
thusiasm can be brought out and the or
ganizations from the south at least will be-
come splendid fighting forces. Based on
sentiment, it thus becomes matter of
practical value--a matter of common sense
and military experience.
: II such southern brigades and divisions
could be led by southern men in whom they
have confidence, whom they know by repu-
tation IL not personally or by sight, the
conditions of effective work would all be
present. The men who are willing to risk
their lives in defense Of the starry banner
should at least be granted the advantages
/. that all armies nourish and promote, name
sympathy which go to make up that
broader element that In the poverty of the
mother tongue is called esprit de corps.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
Col. H. B. Foster.

Colonel Henry Il. Foster, of Tuscaloosa,
the commanding officer of the Second Ala
bama regiment, is gallant soldier and
popular citizen. Reports that he would
not muster his regiment and lead it to the
front were unfortunate. Such reports
grew out of the factsthat the Third regi-
ment happened to be called first.
The next volunteer call viii include the
Second regiment and Colonel Foster will
lead the troops which he has commanded
in peace, and Is tager to command in
war. The volunteer troops of Alabama
have no officer worthier nor Drawer than
Henry b. Foster.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
The Battles Before Manila.


The expected did happen on the other side
of the globe. Admiral Dewey did sail from
Hong Kong with an intention of destroying
the Spanish fleet at Manila, and he did
rived at, and had passed up the wide Ma
Mia bay to the batteries at the entrance of
the harbor proper. The bay. it should be
remembered. is a large sheet of water, per-
haps twenty miles wide and as many miles
long, and narrow water is not found until
the city is approached. The city is a town
of no, 900 people, chiefly Malays and Chinese,
and back of the city are considerable hills.
If Admiral Montejo had met the American
feet in the open bay the fate of his ships
would have been quickly determined; for
although Admiral Dewey had only six ships
and Montejo twice that number, yet the
American ships were better in every ma
ter-ial respect, and specially in the quality
of the armament and the personnel of the
crews. The Spanish fleet took refuge under
the forts at the entrance of the harbor,
and Admiral Dewey had both to fight 1t
is reasonably certain, from the Spanish
account Of the battle, tlrat the Spanish
feet was practically annihlated in the first
days fighting. The only cable to Hong
Kong is in Spanish hands, and the account
received is the Spanish account of it. Even
from that it is plainly to be seen that the
Spanish fleet was destroyed, and that no
American ship was seriously crippled. At
least no mention is made of such an in
jury. In the second days fighting the
city itself was attacked. At this writing
full intelligence of that battle has not been
received; but as Admiral Dewey plainly
has no Spanish ships to bother him, and
as he must have a base and a supply of
of Spanish rule, it is safe to assume that,
aided by the insurgents, he viii succeed
as well In overcoming the four thousand
soldiers on shore as he did in whipping the
Spanish fleet.
If he Is able to silence the forts and
effect landing, the extent of the occupa-
ton of the islands depends largely upon
what the insurgents are able to accomplish.
These insurgents are mixture of Malays
and Chinese, and the results of the mixture
is not the highest type of people by any
means. But in any event Admiral Dewey
can enforce blockade of the port. Ma
Mia Is the capital and chief city of the
Philippines, and an occupation or even
ton of the entire group of islands. Spanish
rule will be abolished whenever Admiral
Dewey is i'm control of Manila.
This great victory will have very i'm
portant effects. It is an object lesson to the
people of Europe who have been INDUCING
In a good deal of foolish talk. 1t may in
tiuce the powers to attempt to save Spain
from further humiliation, and 1t may there
fore be, not only the first great battle of
the war, but the last and only great battle
also. The Spanish debt is at stake, and
further bloodshed would simply mean fur
ther losses. Austria and France, and per-
haps the pope, may try to bring. about
peace conceding, of course, the freedom OF
Cuba and the American demands, but try
ing to save something to Spain from the
wreck.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
Equine Secrets

From the Detroit Journal
Once upon a time the horse fell into
reminiscent mood.
Yes he unused. 'it is quite true that
my hair turned white in the space of few
minutes
"From fright" asked the other teas.s,
much interested.
well" replied the horse, you see the
girl who was driving me got red-headed
all of a sudden"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

The Madrid journals have unearthed a
ches of Ohio, Illinois and Iowa are reported
to have taken the warpath, because the
regulars have been withdrawn. The state
ment is correct as to Ohio only, where the
Hanna braves and the Foraker fre-eaters
have taken to several warpaths.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

President Norton, of Harvard University,
declares all wars barbarous, and expresses
the opinion that good men should not par
ticipate in them. Professor Norton's flap
doodleism is very ill-timed as well as very
foolish,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
"Mike!' exclaimed Flooding Pete, whose
excitement almost plunged him into the
stream, "are we going crazy?" ~
mo" was the answer. "Pm jes' ez calm
as anybody, though 1 don't blame we fur
being worried. Desc roads is somethin'
awful; half red clay an half yellow mud,
an l can't run no chances of bein' mistook
fur no Spanish flag"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

The big republic of North America and
ting alng as swimmingly as did the gov
ernor of North Carolina and the governor
of South Carolina on a memorable occasion.
services of the United States, and besides
she is not of Spanish origin.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

Instead of bounties, In this war, 1t is
said, some men are offering bonuses for the
In nearly every state there are more offers
than can be accepted. 1t is estimated that
the 1875, 600 call has brought out 100000 offers
Of individual service.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

The only cable line from Manila Is in
Spanish hands. 1t leads to Hong Kong,
from which port there aretwo lines-one
through Liberia and the Russian possess
sions, and the other via Bombay, Lisbon
to Madrid and London.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

ing in Madrid declare that mo prisoners
should be made" If the Duke of yelling
ton is to be trusted, 1t is difficult to catch
cur He is very fleet at such times
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

From Lie.

From Life.
: She Darling, my love- Is SO deep that
1 would marry you even if both your legs.
were shot off,
He kissing her).-"But, dearest, what
would you do il also lost my two arms?"
"TakA -'"''r trunk and travel"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

Admira, Sampson does not like a monot-
well-seasoned with bombardments. After
a while it will be all bombardment and no
blockade,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

The governor of the Philippines should
be introduced TO Sockalexis, who Is one of
the unhappy natives of North America"
lie certainly has not been exterminated.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

Little Portugal has at length sent out a
declaration of neutrality, and Spains hope
of an ally has now fallen to zero.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

The sweethearts of Alabama will now be-
come patriots through the consumption of
postage stamps at both ends of the route.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

The hills around Manila are swarming
hotter. Between the two the three or four
thousand Spanish troops begin to dream Of
bap,e
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

General Weyler does not consider the
posed invasion of this country.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

There is growing curiosity over the ex-
act location at present of those fellows
who said there would be no war.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

Montejo's tubs had no appetite for a
fair fight in either the open sea or the wide
bay. He crept under the guns of the forts
of the harbor proper at the outset
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

craftsmanship and political oratory and po-
litical campaigns are lifeless and empty
things when men are going to the front.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
Dubbing Dubsky

From the Philadelphia North American.
Count Dubsky of Austria, who is trying
to promote peace, has aname which comes
close to spelling failure.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

The Charleston News and Courier has at
last given its consent to the Inauguration
of a war with Spain.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
The gun cotton factory promoter is likely
to be the next artist to fall in love with
scenery of western cities.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

The ice man and congress are trying TO
see which can levy the heavier taxes. y
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

The Manila victory was complete. Com
modore Dewey has proven himself true
American.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

Manila is a city of Asiatfcs. There are
comparatively few Spaniards in it. ~