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The age-herald., 1898-03-06
Intervention a Necessity.

It seems very probable at this writing
 that, while suspicion in the case of the
 yet clear evidence of Spanish complicity will not be found. It promises to be a case of mot proven" If this should bel the out
 come of the inquiry of the naval court, is acquiescence in Spanish methods in Cuba, no matter how atroclous or dabolical they
 may be? Must the active warfare of thir-
 teen years-the hostility of thirty years, go on until the Cubans are exterminated? Intervention in some form is inevitable | All feel that it must come. The Maine dis aster does not materially alter the situa-
 ton. It is an incident of it. In Germany
 and England and France-the best nations
 of the old world-people begin to see Amer can intervention is the only solution of the
 grave trouble. Said the London Spectator. never friendly to this country: "Gen. Ban- co is powerless to stop the Cuban horror.
 The only hope is in the United States stern
 ly declaring that the Spanish troops must leave the island. and that then the Cubans must be allowed to settle their own fate, and to decide whether they will have au- tonomy or independence"
 The president and his party Are pledged to this course. The country demands this | course, and the world stands ready to lend | it moral support. But at this juncture bobs up a Spanish Cuban bond scheme of the vilest description. The scheme finds ap-- proprfate supporters in the Hanlfas of the republican party ,'''The power behind the
 throne'' is in it. It is this scheme that
 para1yzes the government and prevents it from putting an end at once to an inhuman war.
 Away with the bond scheme-the alleged scheme to purchase Cuba's freedom-in reality a scheme to bull the cheaply-pur- chased spanish-Cuban bonds that fill the pockets of the monied magnates who are now dictating the policy of the republican party. While they are scheming for profits thousands of non-combatants are threat ened with starvation or slaughter in Cuba
 without hope or prospect of relief, save at
 the hands of this country. This nation does not want war; it has no designs upon
 Cuba but it does want an end put to
 war that is cruel beyond parallel in his-
 tory There is but one way in which it can
 be ended--intervention and the sooner this country resolutely and firmly adopts this
 policy, the sooner will there be peace both
 here and in Cuba. There is absolutely no other solution of the difficult problem. and
 the Maine does not and cannot materially
 change plain and grave duty.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
MARCH,.

Bernard Malcolm Ramsey in the Pall Mall Magazine. Out of the cavern of Time spring
 On the dancing feet of the wind; Wildly, oh! wildly my way wing,
 While the gray clouds hurry behind, Trailing a mantle far over the sky, And the maniac winds go believing by. The scudding grasses all shivering fly, And the plants crouch down to the earth, The old oaks groan and the popars sigh, But laugh with a frenzied mirth, And call on the tempest to mock their cries With thunderous tongues and flaming eyes, Not a trembling tree but lifts its arms With vain appeal to the skies, Oh! love their terrors and wild alarms. And the merciless mad replies From the foam-fecked mouths of the
 chafing hounds That I hold in leash In my bunting
 grounds.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
Something Must Re D6ne

From the Dadevile Spot Cash.
 We mention the matter of education be. cause we think that the most important of any question that could possibly arise. Something must be done-on this line or Alabama will continue to exhibit herself before the world as monument to illit- eracy We realize that 1t will take some time to accomplish much towards this end. but we must commence at the foundation and we think the first step should be to elect suitable men to enact laws that will put such movement on foot and save our state from eternal disgrace.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
All will March Together

From the Ozark Southern Star.
 The white people of Alabama are coming together From every county comes the glad tidings that smooth faced peace has spread her gentle wings over all the people. that dissensions and bickerings are disap- bearing like mists before the rising sun, and the year of our Lord 1S9S we shall Wit ness a great reunion of the unterrlfled hosts of democracy marching on to a grand and glorious victory.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

The believers in the accident theory in the south may be interested to know that there were forty-four southern seamen on the Maine, and that one-half of the officers were southerners
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Gen. weyler says the Americans are a nation of shop-keepers. So they are, and if he keeps on fooling with them, he will find that they keep guns and shells as well to use them.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Sculptor Gandens has gone to Paris to find an atmosphere. It never occurs to men of his class that they could create an atmosphere if they would stay where they expect to market their works.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Senator Elkins has been telling the peo- pie about the millions tha the Canadian Pacific flches from them, but Gus far he has not mentioned the duplicated millions that the other Pacific roads absorb-pay- ing over the usualpercentage. of course, to the republican campaign funds.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Mir. Benjamin Harrison is said to be 8 presidential asplrant, but he surely cannot expect to win over the leading republicans. after declaring that the rich should bear their just share of the burdens of taxation. This is neither republican doctrine nor practice.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Before Senator Elkins wastes much more breath over American shipping, he should explain how we can reasonably expect to sell goods where, on account of protection, we cannot buy.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

A naval officer Is credited with saying Long will 'pray hard and shoot hard" The difference. then. between him and Roosevelt is that the latter is "cussing" hard and wants to shoot harder. Ft
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

The rich republicans who support churches and endow hospitals never hesl- tate to become tax dodgers. MT. B. Har- rison has greatly grieved these excellent thieVery.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
The Rest in Eclipse

From the Albertville Banner.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald has eclipsed all the Alabama dailies in furnishing the latest and complete reports of the troubles now pentiing between the Unhte1 States and Spain. The Age-Heralds special service gives all the war news in detail.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

In spite of the papers opposition to the silver cause, the Mobile Register speaks we'll of MT. Bryan and crowns him as the leading exponent of the doctrine of Jeffer- son. Such a policy of fairness could be emulated by some other papers.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

The busted" nations with cheap novices are the only ones to make a profit on the war scare.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Now that the democratic leaders of the men in the legislature and have decided the method of selection, let them make no mistake in the men.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

The full result of Gen. Wheeler's offer of services in case, of ~*sF h Spain will not be known until after the congressional election in the Eighth district.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

The Age-Herald makes, 1t rule to pre- sent the most news for the least. money. This Is better than presenting the least news for the most money.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Those who say there is no precedent for action on the Maine disaster should re- member that there is no better time to establish one on such an outrage. ..i
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Weyler has practically taken the stump in Spain against the liberals, but instead of spellbinding he hires a typewriter. and keeps it hot. His ranting in Spain is, however. very harmless. There are no
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

have put a submarine mine under the reign of the outlaw.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

The hirelings> of Wall street now put every paper in the Yellow Kid" class which dares to print the news of the Maine disaster.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Since David Bennett Hills emissary has returned from the south with bad news the sage has again retired to wooiferts rOOSt.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Mr. Bryan's visit in Alabama has been a triumph from start to finish.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

It is ten to one shot that the Vizcaya now in Havana harbor will not be blown up as an evidence of good faith.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

The public is still waiting for Roosevelt 8 lurid letter of resignation. It may be like that letter that never came.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

The way is now found for the selection of truly representative men to the general assembly from Jefferson.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
CURRENT FUN.

The Sequel-"Before a man Is married" said the minstrel orator, ''he is only half a man."
 'There!' said the married woman to their escorts, '.how do you like that?"
 And after he is married" continued the orator. ''he isf nobody at ll."-Indianapolis Journal.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

The marriage of the couple in Augusta, Ga., under an armed guard Is quite in keeping with the war-like spirit of the times.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
From the Hamilton Journal.
All Worn Out.

"well, Billy. how do you feel about war with Spain?
 q can't go; I've been fighting our 3ani- tor all winter"
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Longs foolish talk proved to be some- thing like a submarine mine.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Suiting His Head-Polite Hatter-What style of a hat do you wish, sir?
 Adolphus-Ah, I'm not particular about the style; something to suit my head, don't you know.
 Polite Hatter-Step this way and look at our soft hats-London Tit-Bts
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
MM-Muen
THE STATE EXCHANGES.
Joint Action Commended

Joint Action Commended From the Gainesville Banner. The Age-Herald deserves the COG peration of the press and people in the strong fight it is making for better public schools in Alabama
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
A Vital N ecd

From the Tuscaloosa Times.
 The betterment of our common schools id a vital need. This is the age of brain and no community Is justified in neglecting to provide every facility for its youth to cure at the very least good English edu- cation It may require some money, but 1t Is worth all it will cost and more.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Exposed-"Young MT. Enjee Is quite statuesque," remarked one young woman
 ''Yes," was the answer. "He strikes at titudes all the time he is awake. All he does is to pose and repose. e."-Washingtor Star.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Too Much Competition-"Say, Weary, did you hear of the latest French cure for rheumatism?"
 "Naw; wot is it?''
 Binding copper coins on de rheumatic spot"
 Nonsense! Dat'n never be go."
 Wont 1t, Weary?" p 'Naw, not with beer at tree cents chooner."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 The Difference-Robert-W Is the diff ference between domestic goods and good domestics?
 Richard-Domestic goods are articles made in this country. Good domestics- sthere aren't any.-Boston Transcript.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

"There is division, although, as yet, the face of it is covered"
 king Lear.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

non-oombatants- there that he can tor ture.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
PRAISE FOR THE AGE-H ERALD.
Pronounced by State Press To Be Alabama
 Leading Paper.
From the Gurley Herald.

From the Gurley Herald.
 The Birmingham Age-HeraId's carnival edition was one of the latest successes in Alabama journalism.
 From the Scottsboro Age.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald has demon- strated it's superiority as Alabama's lead ing newspaper, by the able manner in which it has handled the Cuban news. From the Scale Register.
 We do not think the Montgomery Adver- tiser should fret because the other news papers print so much war news It is none of the Advertisers business that we can sec Let the Advertiser print what it wants to print and other papers do like wise. The trouble is. we think, that The Birmingham Age-Herald has the drop on the Advertiser in the matter of war news as we'll as in great many other things. If we are not mistaken that's what hurts the Advertisers tender feelings. Hurrah! for The Age-Herald!
 From the Hamilton Journal.
 Not the least important factor in the up- building of Birmingham has been The Age Herald. It appears to us to be the greatest newspaper in the state of Alabama. And while 1t spares no effort to give all the news of general interest. every issue of the paper is a tremendous advertisement for Birmingham and the Birmingham district. And all this is not by misrepresentation, but by statements of facts and keeping constantly before the world the vast rches that have been for ages stored away be- meath the surface of the earth in this won- derful district.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
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The age-herald., 1898-03-06
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The age-herald., 1898-03-06

From the Gurley HeraId.
 The Birmingham Age-HeraId's carnival edition was one of the latest successes in Alabama journalism.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

I had never before met Hannis Taylor whom MT. Cleveland made minister to
The age-herald., 1898-03-06

Mobile has always been noted for its fine society, its beautiful women and its hos pitable men. It's people are cultivated, and from a social point of view it is said there is not city anywhere in the world that is its superior. although many are its equal. The average Mobile man will put the shut ters over his store windows any day in the week in order to be polite and hospit- able to friend People in Mobile live well. With all their refinement and wealth, there is, nevertheless, more or less of provin- cialism. There is no drive more delightful than along the shell road skirting the bay from the city through great forests of magnoias, extending perhaps from fifteen to twenty-five miles down the coast It Is vertically little paradise thing of beauty and one calculated to send joy to every heart that experiences it's pleasures.
 Mobile Is not as clean a city as it should be. In that respect it is not unlike Bir- mingham. do not believe that its streets are swept as often as are the streets of Birmingham. There are hundreds of resi- dences in Mobile that need painting very badly. Moss and mocklng birds are more conspicuous than well-painted houses. The new houses. that Is those that have been constructed within the last few years, would do credit to any city in the world, but the old-fashioned ones do not present very handsome external appearance.
 had never before met Hannis Taylor whom MT. Cleveland made minister to
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

have arranged everything, There will be a
bridal trip to the continent if Williams can
spare the time, and"
The broker cut his own sentence in two,
for there were strange noises on the snow
spotted porch
John Hudson, half way across the room
to welcome his guest stood still like per-
son suddenly rooted to the floor.
Shall ! knock, lieutenant" said a voice
just beyond the door.
No; I've found the door now thanks"
And it's better charge than the one
we made at San Juan"
Some one laughed,
John Hudson looked at his child, over
whose face had come a singular look, and
caught her eye,
1T doesn seem to be Williams, after all !"
he said, testify. - can't have soldiers here
tonight, child, and, besides, you must not
be irrltated by their stories of the war"
But Norah Hudson did not hear the last
words Her hand was at the knob; she tore
the door open and uttered a sharp cry.
Hang it al, IL is not Williams" growled
John Hudson. Its another report from
Cuba"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

WHEN the Gas Company got caught
by An unexpected cold snap that came
Month earlier than usual, IL hustled
around and within week had every
thing ready for the next one. a bout
two months ago tramp cut hole
through the calaboose roof and escap.
ed, and the hole isstill there, one 9th
or prisoner having since escaped
through the same hole and the build
ing being still es useless for prison
purposes as IL it had no door. This l.
ono small hu characteristic lllustra-
ton Of the difference between private
ownership and city owner.hip.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

HOWEVER, much one may disagree
with Mr.. Tudor's views on the gas
question, one cannot but be interest
ed in the graceful and unique way
In whish he argues his case. The
article from his versatile pen which
we print In part today was handed
in two or three days ago AL d should
nave heen printed before except for
the rush IN THIS Office occasioned by
the publication OF our special edition.
The remainder OF the letter viii! APP
pear tomorrow.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

ut is Arnold" was the response, and
then the broker saw his daughter in some
ones arms
lie walked over to the table and snatched
Up the telegram. His face grew dark and
the next moment he had irIed the tele-
gram into the fire.
Il am long time keeping my PROMISE"
tie heard voice say. II have been delirlous;
even lost my name in the wilds of Cuba. I
have been the inmate Of Cuban hut back
Of Santiago for mouths. till finally came
back to myself. ! am Arnold Brent, one of
the missing men of San Juan hill, and this
is Christmas"
The deuce il isl cried John Hudson.
"Norah said you would come back Christ
mas. You are her guest. Mine hasn't come"
lie stalkcd from the room, the shadows
of the reunited falling softly on the carpet
and the old clock striking the half hour.
As he walked out in the wintry wind to
cool his blood boy sprang upon the porch
and thrust telegram into lis hand.
Hudson went back to the light and tore
i; open.
John Hudson; Train delayed. Can't
come tonight. You may hear OF Brent be-
fore long WILLIAMS"
The broker crumpled the telegram in his
hand and looked at the couple in the fire
tight.
You've lost, Williams" said he. This
Christmas night belongs to the girl who has
waited. Her guest shall be John Hudson's.
too"
And he smiled as he left the lovers alone.
T.. c. HARRAIfGH
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

Wherever meath their azure he may be-
We were lads the time | speak of
And now we hear the creak OF
The frost that chils the branches Of life's
tree.
We wandered In the mountains.
And we played beneath the fountains
That tumbled down the overhanging steep,
And we swan amid the driftngs
or the autumn's somber siftings,
From the trees of woodland pastures neck
deep.
Then the winter came. and lurrlcs
OF the snow in flights and scurries
Laid the ermine covers deep upon the earth.
And the woods and halls were ringing
with our happy shouts and singing.
The echoes OF the seasons JOY and mrth.
But those years succeeding morrows
Brought care. and age. and sorrows.
And the struggles life allots to earnest
men:
They are mountains that divide us
And the fountains oft deflde us
when we seek to bring dear boyhood back
again
But the years have come uaceasing,
Bringing Joy, and care. Increasing,
And there's compensation. sweet. within
1t ALL
For love from loved ones found us
And that fond delight surrounds US
As vine-clad. safe and nower-covs, ed
wall.
So here's 60 you, my brother;
Though far from one another
Let us drain the cup OF good will from the
brlm
And thank dear God above us
That around are those who love US
While we sing, again, a cheering Christmas
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT VISSCHER.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
Y 11zs0 o9zs7.
HER & ' s;s;P:
on are waiting vet, Norah ?"
Waiting? Why not?"


" "Waitmg2 Why not:"
The first speaker, handsome
man of so, looked askance at
the person he addressed, II young girl who
stood at the bay window, apparently intent
on watching the large flakes that came airily
down and whitened the ground before the
oldfashioned house which had been her
home since birth.
A rich fire was burning a, one end of the
room and threw its light over her supple
figure, and the clock which had licked more
than one generation OF l1udsons in and out
OF the world still sent its musical tones
throughout the room.
There was a strain of sadness in the man 4
voice, but in the girls there was hopeful.
ness, not unmixed with little sorrow.
why, papa she suddenly resumed, as
she turned, "he said he would he here Christ.
mas You know Arnold never broke his
promises"
But the war, child We know he went
Into the battle of Santiago more"
Il Snow,' was the answer. I'VE all
know that, papa, But there is the prom
Ise-the pledge"
lie ana not seem to count the uncertain.
ties of battle. That il it, Norah. Weeks
everything to raise our hopes. The result
has been terribly Disappointing"
Terribly" echoed the young girl
She crossed the room and took a seat at
the piano. As her fingers swept the white
keys John lludron turned his face away
and looked abstractedly into the glowing
fire.
1t was plaintive ballad the girl played,
and it filled the old room with sadness. as il
were. She was not interrupted, but con.
tlnued till the last stanza had been heard,
when she rose, and, bidding her father good
night, walked quietly away.
It's woman's way" said John Hudson.
u guess | will have to put up with it.
That's what bothers me. There's Williams,
as good catch as there is in the market.
Suits me to dot, and could make room
for him in the firm viii be here tonight;
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

money they gave away has been the
test iuvestment,-from purely fl.
/ nancial standrolnt they ever made.
Gnd seems to look after thut,-prO.
vlded always that it ~ sensible and
righteous giving. Giving blessss you
while YOU live; it keeps your heart
warm aud your soul alive. And
when the end cpmes,-"ail YOU can
hold in your cold dead hand is what
you have given away
All of which is nne Of the reasons
why Christmas il 80 blessed an in.
stilution. Christmas Is an antidote
to Greed. 1t comes to remind US that
life IS more than meat, 10 give us an
object lesson in the blessedness of
cost money. hut did you ever make
better investment" The lesson we
should learn from the delight that
comes from making gifts ut Christmas
time is that delight may come TO
ns also from giving gifts at other
times. Nearly g cry body Is happier
aud more free n rom care during the
CHRIS mas season than during any
other, why? Because for day or a
week nearly everybody forgets him
self aud thinks about others, nrgets
to think how he can make or save a
'ollar, and thinks how hs can spend
1t To make somebody else happy. Is
II not reasonable TO believe that If we
would carry the spirit of Christmas
through all the year, if we would
think less about ourselves and more
about others, think LEES about maxi
ing "r saving money that we do moi
need aud more about spending gen
erously and wisely ami righteously
what we can just as well spare as
not, we might he nesry MS hsppy ell
he year round as We are now at
Christmas time?
Suppose We try it,