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The age-herald., 1898-03-29
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 Everything seems to get round in a sew ing circle.
 It is useless to be good unless you are good for something. his trade relations
 Love and sea-sickness may be felt, but they cannot be described.
 When doctors disagree the patient has a fighting chance for his life.
 The workingman and the working poli- tician are never found in the same class. A poor man never knows how many rela- tions he has until he becomes suddenly rich.
 The self-admiration of some people proves that there is no accounting for tastes
 The man who is dressed in a little brief authority Is more conspicuous than a girl in bloomers.
 The man who compromises with his creditors at 50 cents on the dollar is willing to meet them half way.
 A woman's hair may be her crowning glory just now, but later on it will be sup planted by her new Easter bonnet.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
The COuntry's Duty.

The Age-Herald has from the outset treated the Maine as an incident of the Cuban trouble: and very long-winded and inconclusive incident it promises to be. But no one will care how prolonged the nego- tiations over it become, if the greater, deep CT question of the Cuban problem are promptly and properly met. In 1886 Presi- dent Cleveland warned Spain that this country would intervene if the war became hopelessly chronic, involving an useless sac- rifce of life. President Mckinley repeated the warning In his message of 1887.
 These repeated warnings should at once, without diplomatic juggling of any kind, be followed by decisive action on the part of this government The dignity of the country demands such action. Humanity demands that the useless sacrifice of hu- man life' be stopped. These were Presi- dent Cleveland's words-"the useless sacri- vention is demanded, not only by the un- told suffering and barbarlties of the war, but by the promises and declarations of two successive presidents. Food should be sent to the starving and steps should be taken that will put an end to the use less sacrifice of human life on the unhappy island. Spain may resent humanitarian intervention. But that fact will not alter the duty or the right of this country particle. If she resent efforts from this country to carry relief to the starving ard the afflicted, so much the worse for her. No country will uphold her in such course The duty of this country is plain. The people are behind the government as they have never been before. Freedom and peace must in fact be carried to the Cu- bans, and these will in turn put an end to the expressions and the inhumanities that have so long shocked mankind.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
RAINY SEASON CUTS NO FIGURE

From the Chicago Tribune.
 The rainy season in Cuba will begin next nsoglta, The yellow fever season will fol- lew close on the heits of the rain. There fore there should be no more delay. Mill tary operations should begin speedily But inability to begin at once should not De male an excuse for postponement until fsll Fairs WI. not hinder the American fleet from b,ockad.I9g Havana and thus cul irg off the supply cf provisions for the Srnaisl army and of ocal for the Spanish rnval Vic1e,s The rains will net interfere with the opening by the American navy or other Cuban ports, that abundant sup pl.es of arms ammunition and other mili- taa-y stores, as we-l as medicines, may reach the inzurgents. The sooner the war is begun tho sooner win it be ended. There is no reason why active operations should moi ccnrr-u.ee new The rains and the yet1elw fever wi!l net interfere with carry ing them on
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press. If there is no marrying in heaven, 1t isn't because the women angels are too good for 1t.
 Lots of women will act mean dirt to their husbands when they're too tender hearted to kill a chicken.
 A man can always get reputation for being "clever' by making other people think he thinks they
 Anyway, when a man wants to look at himself he doesn't go up to a jewellers win dow and pretend he is setting his watch.
 No man could have any respect for peo- pes modesty if he could remember when all the neighbors were invited in to see him take his first bath.
 A womans sense of humor consists in snickering when her husband has got up and dressed under the impression that it is hour later than it Is.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
A DAYS GOSSIP FROM
 THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
By JAY F. DURHAM.


 Washington, March 2S.-with the war cloud has come also the lobby. Not since the credit days of the Mobeiier and the De Goylaur pavement steals in the early 70s has there been the number of lobbyists in and about the cipital city as are here now. They have sprung up like ants from the deadened forest. They have come in droves and by battalions. They are not so com- mon about the capitol building as they are about the departments.
 The contract lobbyist is the man who Is the most desirous of battling dewn the doors of the treasury. He wants mora than his wares are worth. He has, or thinks he has, the political pull Every contractor, from the powder manufacturer to the ship builder, has his minions here. With the war spirit. the contract robbers assume the greatest patriotism. He assumes vir- tues he does aet possess. The bribe taker and the bribe giver are boon companions. It is no crime to rob the government, from their point of view. They patriotic for what there is in it-for them.
 
 It is g. harvest for the dishonest depart- ment clerk. He has access to valuable knowledge to who are bidders and the terms of the bids. He is handy man for the use of the other who has his eagle eye set upon a contract with the fondest of hopes that by perniclous bribery he will be able to filch from the treasury thousands of dollars, for which he will give little if any return.
 Due consideration is given those who have in the past reveed in the triumphs of the republican party. Democratic con- tractors employ republicans to make their bids, keeping themselves unknown and their names in the background.
 It is a fight to the finish among the thieves who have had little opportunity of robbing the government for the past quarter of century The contractor lob byist is indeed a conspicuous figure at the present time.
 Former members of congress, who were turned aside by their constituents and have remained here-many of them on the rag ged edge of fate, have found the war scare no small blessing. These men enjoy priv ileges on the floor of congress and in the departments not accorded all others. There fore their services have for the past month or more been in great demand by the bid- ders for government contracts.
 Almost half of the fifty millon-dollar ap- proprlaton has been expended and fab ulous sums have been paid where economy well practiced would have saved millions to the people.
 The naval appropriation bill carries with 1t forty-five million dollars, and that added to all other so -called war measures will run the total up to more than one hundred and twenty-five million dollars. Therefore, 1t can well be seen how the contractor and the lobbyist hope to grow fat at the ex- pense of the people.
 Extravaganza knows no reason at this period. The spirit of war is in the air and all the evils of corruption are marching with it hand in hand, and keeping step to music of the gingle of the dollars-no mat ter how obtained-so it is obtained by the corpulent contractor backed with politi- cal pull and a corruption fund.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

ern mills can afford to accept lower wages. and that that is the chief reason of the There are others. it is true. but the supply and wages of southern operatives are and have been and will continue to be the con trolling factors.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
His Horrible Mistake

From the Cleveland Leader.
 What's the matter, Brinkley? You look pale and worried.
 q am worried. I've had some blame' hard luck"
 'Sorry to hear it. Whats happened?"
 .'Why, I joined the militia to get out of serving on the jury little while ago, and 1t looks now as if I had made horrfbh mistake
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Negro Died From Poison
Special to The Age-Herald

Huntsville, Ala, March 2S.-Lige Hall, . negro, died today from poisoning. The po- lice will have an interesting case to work up. Several weeks ago Hall killed a ne- gro named Pig Horton in a saloon, IS the result of an old quarrel. He was cleared by the courts Horton's relatives are suspected of poisoning him. The vic- tim died in terrible agony, and imagined that Horton was choking him to death.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
TWO GREAT AMERICANS

From the Springfield Republican.
 Governor Bradley claims Abraham Iffl- cocn as "KentuolSys noblest son." That is right When recently we said that the south had produced as great statekrnen as the English speaking race had seen since William the ConqUeror, we reckoned Lin ccrn with Washington as born on southern soil The south produced both men, al though beth were too great to be merely southerners. They were Americans
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

If this country's ruler had the old Anglo Saxon grit of Queen Bess, the torpedo fio- tlla would be met in it's advance to Ameri- can waters as the Inv:ncble Amanda in it's taken in.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
TT aNipht RefOre

From the Indianapolis Journal.
 He-If this dead bird ornamentation craze goes on the women will be decorating their hats with stuffed lambs.
 She-Would that please you men as much as the sight of stuffed calves?
 He felt in his pockets surTeptitiously for his front row checks of the night before.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Prudent

From the Washington Star
 'tSo you refused him?' said Maud.
 "Yes," replied Mamie "I told him shall send back any letters unopened"
 q wouldn't be so rude. There might be matinee tickets in some of them"
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Dr. Lipscomb Dead
Special to The Age-Herald.

bLtCIdI ABt-1IGIdTu.
 Huntsville, Ala, March 28.-Dr. D. D. Lipscomb, aged 34 years, died yesterday at Newmarket, after an illness of eight hours. Death was caused by pneumonia. Lipscomb was a member of the Madison County Medical society, and practiced medi- oine since 21 years old. He leaves a wife.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Candidates for office in this county should make it plain to the people how they voted in the primaries two years ago. None but straight democrats are entitled to office this time.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

The protected American manufacturers are estopped in all decency from denuncle- tons of Germany's new duties on American bicycles. They should stand up like little men and take what they demanded for others
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

The editor of the Doland. Minnesota, Times, is a joker of local repute, but one gently said, "silver garter buckles are be- coming fashionable and the editor of the Times hopes to see more of them" A lady called at his office and gave him a cow hiding, and his own wife sued for di- vorce. Joking in Minnesota is serious business.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
When 1t Was Different
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 Mrs. Plimley-Your husband seems to be such an even-tempered man. What pleas ure 1t must be to live with him. I have never seen him excited in my life.
 Mrs. Adsley-But, of course. you've never been around when his collar button roned under the bureau.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Ex-Gov. Rufus w. Cobb of this county, is mentioned for the legislature. All six men selected should be of sufficient brain power out of which to make governors. Send broad and brainy men.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

The president has behind him not only the republicans in congress. but the demo- crats and populists. Indecision means sus- pense, and suspense means dullness and act
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
APolitical Difficulty

From the Washington Star. When lovely woman holds full sway The worst of all her cares May be to make fair listeners pay Close heed to what she has to say
 Instead of what she wears.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
SOURCE OF ALL THE NEWS

From the Detroit News.
 In Madrid the "semd- official note" takes the place filed by the ''cloee friend of the president" in Washington.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

The papers that have much to say about "yellow" journals are without exception the papers that have been unmercifully scooped day after day. They are the pa pers that newspaper readers are abandon
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

The currency reform bill of the house banking and currency committee furnishes the fun of these troublous times. It is strictly educational. lf
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Other Way

From the Detroit Free Press.
 "Going to fill an engagement With your dentist, Grumpy"
 "No. he's going to do the filing"
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

ness to interfere in every boundary dis pute dn the western hemisphere, but here Is something infinitely more serious calling for our attention.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
THE HIGHER DUTY OF HUMANITY

From the Providence Journal.
 There are times when we catch glimpses of smoothing broaoer and better than mere patriotism, a sentiment of community and brotherhood with the whols world. It need not irnperil us to tnterefere in all tine quar- re1s that spring up in tine far corners of the earth. but does it not reQture us to put stop to this profound wretohedness almost within sight of our eyes end sound of our ears7 Are ws not r,eeponsibbe to mankind everywhere In tlhls matterf We have sometimes thought t RaS qur bust
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

There is no better evidence than how they
 voted two years ago.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
No Suffering in It
From tn

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
 Her Mother-I am surprised, my daugh- ter, that you suffer man to kiss you. Herself-But, mamma, don't call it suf- ferlng.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

It is easy enough for candidates now to claim that they have always been straight platform democrats. Their records of two years ago will prove 1t.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Quite pertinent question to ask some candidates Is. did you vote for Johnston two years ago?
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

It is a square fight in Oregon between the people and Hannaism. The democrats, populists and free silver republicans agreed upon a platform, and will support com mon ticket. The election occurs in June the first congressional battle of the year. 2
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Quay and Croker will turn green with envy when hey read how sagasta's slate went through.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

The question is repeatedly asked how Judge Wilkerson and MT. Harsh voted in the primaries two years ago. How, gem tlemen?
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

The preparations for war proceed with out interruption. If they proceed far and fast enough, there will be no war.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

A Spanish election is a misnomer. It is simply the premier's returning board
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

r What news, Lord Bardv elph ? Every minute now should be the father of some stratagem the times are wild. Henry ".
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

The moral support that Spain is winning in Europe is very thin and attenuated. It can scarcely walk alone.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

The country press is saying lots of nice things about Judge Mcclellan. The judge is big, broad and brainy.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Weyler is trying to scare this country out of it's wits. He says he will return to Cuba at once, in the event of war. The ex-butcher is a dreadful man-in Spain.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

The torpedo fleet Is coming west with an eye single to the American flag.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Recent events in congress go to show that oratory is not a lost art.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Ex-Senator Ingalls is trying to break platform is good enough for him now.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Spain can have peace by letting the Cu- bans go. She cannot have 1t on any other terms.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

If a bank did not burst now and then in Philadelphia, the monotony of life in that placid town would be uncomfortable.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Spain's torpedo fleet is sailing to Havana harbor carving yellow flags. It Is the sail ing out again that makes the case interest ing
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
NEGRO APPOINTMENTS

sagasta cast the only efrectual vote in Sundays Spanish elections.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
TELEPHONE CALLS.

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The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Candidates should define their democracy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-10
The Birth of Il Language.

In the new number of the British
Central Africa Gazette correspond
ent gives some interesting particu-
lars of new language which has
sprung up within recent years in
Central Africa. 1t is, he says, "a
weird iargon, or perhaps language, on
par with 'pidgin English OF the
far East, or the numerous other
tongues by which travellers and So
journers in strange lands make their
wants known to the natives. Many
may not know of the language, but it
is spoken by hundreds daily, and
fourishes mostly where the white
man has built bona, and i'll whicE
there is Sikh garrison. The origin
ator of it is the Sepoy from over the
black water (sea). How was it first
introduced? When he first came into
the country did he buy DR.. Scott's
grammar and dictionary and endeavor
to learn the language dramatically
and comprehensively, as the patient
Europeans do? No; although here
today and there tomorrow, as we are
in conjunction with his comrades, the
conservative Sikh evolved from his
inner consciousness language which
is learned by his relief from India in
turn. Its component parts are Hin
dustani, Gurmukhi, broken Swahili,
broken Manganja. possibly a little
Yao and Sepoy English, forming a
whole curious in the extreme. Though,
of course, chiefly the military Ian
guage of the country, it is OCCASION
ally the medium of communication be.
tween the European and the Sikh,
and of when the white mans highly
grammatical book Manganja fails the
Sikh will step boldly into the breach,
and with a few chosen words make
the native understand.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-10

always new One is love, another is
the circus. The 1.-the limbed man, who
twists himself almost inside out; the
airily clothed women, who fly through
midair while you hold your breath;
the clowns. who make you laugh in the
same old way that they made you laugh
years ago-who can resist the glamour
of it all?
And the strange sights behind the
scenes! Lucky the man or boy in that
town who rejoices in the acquaintance
of somebody connected with the show.
He is the hero of the year. Countless
times does he retell the stories of what
he saw in the dressing rooms.
The evening performance is but a
repetition of that of the afternoon.
Within all is scene of gayety, with
myriad lights blazing. Outside diff
ferent scene presents itself. A few
minutes after the performance begins,
hundreds Of hurrying men attack the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-10
The Diamond.

The diamond was not appreciated by
the most ancient people. Diamonds
are not mentioned in the Bible, nor
their splendor, seem to know of them;
even the 'Medes and the Perslans"
seem not to have known of them. The
jewelers. Review states that the stone
called adamant may be noted as
possible exception. Adamant like the
diamond was distinguished for its
hardness, and it may have been the
diamond under that name This be-
lief is strengthened by the fact that
the diamond does not display its in
comparable brilliance except when
properly cut Little seems to have
been known about the diamond until
as late as the seventh century. The
first absolute study of the art of
diamond cutting was made by a French
monk as late as 1900. Up to that time
what cutting had been done was very
wasteful, the facets being formed by
tediously grinding off the diamond at
a loss of the material now saved by
proper cutting. 1t may not be gener-
ally known, but the finest diamond
cutting in the world is accomplished
in this country, the cutters being i'm
ported from Europe, where practically
all of the diamond cutting of the world
has been done up to within the past
twenty-five years. This superiority is
due to the progressiveness of the
American, the workmen in the old
world being afraid to adopt new and
improved trades. The art Of diamond
cutting is carried on in such rigid
lines that the difference in stones cut
in Antwerp and Amsterdam is easily
noted. The commercial source of the
diamonds to-day is the marvellous
Kimberley mines of South Africa.
Diamonds will always remain tho
most popular stones. Fashions whim
sometimes sets them to one side for
the pearl, ruby, emerald, sapphire
and turquoise, but their punishment
is always brief.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-10

dogs. Their master is training them
for ambulance service in military
movements.
Each animal carries upon its back q
little saddle furnished with pockets,
containing all that is necessary for the
first dressing of wounds, as we'll as q
bottle of stimulant.
The dogs are taught to recognize
the wounded and to stoop down to
them, in order to permit them, while
awaiting the stretchers, to quench
their thirst and to alleviate their suf-
ferings little.
A large red cross is marked on the
saddle, and leather straps serve to
fasten around the neck of the animal q
little lantern that is illuminated for
night service.
The ambulance dogs figured at the
German maneuvres last year, where
their usefulness was appreciated; so
this year their instructor has been en-
gagged to train whole pack. He has
chosen Scotch dogs, of medium height,
whose docility and intelligence in
learning are said to be remarkable.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-10
Shall Men Ely9

A flying machine has just been
tested near Berlin, and the observers,
including army officers, agree that if
selves the problem of aerial navigation.
It needs only little tinkering with
the steering gear. 1t is a popularity
of flying machines that each, at its
trial, is success, and needs only
slight change in the guiding apparatus
to fit it for commercial uses. Yet with
the end of the century in sight, the
century Of science, man is still tied to
the earth, derided by the humblest
thing with wings. After sitting up
nights with the problem and achieving
everything except the little change in
the steering apparatus, the man of
science is not able to soar, except when
he happens to be blown through the
roof by an explosion OF his chemicals.
Washington Post.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-10

menagerie tent. Its side walls come
down with rush, its poles are carried
out in steady line, it's cages picked
up by waiting teams, who, at trot,
start the procession of canvas covered
dens toward the railroad yards. The
great top comes down with q run and
is unlaced into sections, rolled into
huge bundles and loaded into waiting
wagons, almost before the last cage
has disappeared in the gloom around
an adjacent corner. The herd of ele-
plants has stalked off into the night,
majestically and silently, following
man who carries a lantern half square
ahead.
The cook house, stable, tents, black
smith shop, barber shop, band tent,
side show, together with the number
less other smaller tents, have been ex-
peditiously, yet silently packed and
taken to the cars. In three-quarters
of an hour the "big top" stands alone,
its gaunt poles reaching far up into
the darkness of the sky. At the rail
read yards everything is hustle and
activity
The night show is out; the concert
is finished, and the last Of the per-
formers skurries toward his trunk,
which has been left upon the open
space where the dressing tent once
stood: quick change of costume, a
banging trunk lid, and the last men,
Der of the company takes his way to
the train. By midnight the show is
on its way to the next town.