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The age-herald., 1898-11-25
Faure in Miners Clothes

Paris, November A-With a view to averting a strike of miners at Lens, in the department of Pas de Calais. President Faure today made a personal visit to the town, where he donned miners clothes and descended into the pit. The president con- versed with the men and made brief speech to them, In the course of which he said he desired to bring to the workers proof of the governments solicitude for them. M. Faure received an ovation from the miners.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

Maxleld MInn.. back broken.
 The severely injured are:
 Miss Estella Bowen, Buck Horn, Ill, hip fractured.
 Mrs. A. D. Gath. Welcome, Minn.. back injured.
 Maria Fulton Hauer, Hamburg. Minn., scalp wound.
 All the remaining passengers sustained slight injuries.
 After the wounded were cared for they were brought to St. Frances hospital.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
A Possibility

From the Troy Times (Rep.)
 The democratic congressman-elect, Rob- erts; of Utah, is Mormon, and it is also stated that he has three wives. When it comes to parceling out the privileges of the house and the galleries it may be nec- essary to resort to the. formula used by Artemus- Ward in issuing tickets for his great. moral show to Brigham Young and h4sr polygamous followers: Admit Repre- sentative Roberts and one wife,
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
Lightwood to Go Cut of Use

From the Greenville Advocate.
 MT. A. F. Norris is manufacturing from sawdust and rosin a kindling which will do away with lightwood. The sawdust is mixed with rosin and compressed into small blocks. One of these blocks is sufficient to ignite grate full of coal or start fire place full of wood to burning. This kind- ling is clean, convenient and cheap, and will be ekeaf convenience to housekeepers. We are glad that MT. Norris will manu- facture 1t ip our city and hope that he will introduce it all over the statA
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
Breed Mares Sold

Lexington, Ky, November 2.-A fine lot of breed mares was offered at the Easton sales today. Sydney Paget, New York, paid the highest price thus far, $7,500 for Roseville, dam of Ben Brush He was also bidder for Nocturne and Queenie, but did not get either. Prices were low for the quality offered. Thirty horses sold for $24,- 9l5 an average of $S32.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
Good Bill
From the Selma Journal,

From the Selma JournaI.
 The bill introduced in the legislature by Representative Pettus of Limestone to reg ulate primary elections in Alabama is a move exactly in the right direction The primary in this state is equivalent to the election, and 1t is here the real choice or the people is made known, the regular elec- ton being merely a matter of form to ratify that choice, and it should be care fully guarded by law against fraud.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
Bitter Comment in Madrid

Madrid, November A.-The newspapers here comment bitterly upon the peace con- ditions of the United States and upon the landing of American reinforcements in the Philippine islands. The Imparcial expresses the belief that "the American exactions are becoming harder and harder" and adds that there appears to be an European plot in favor of might against right"
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
To Sail for Cuba

Huntsville. November 24.-(speeiai.)-Th Fifteenth infantry, 1925 men, 25 officers and 122 animals, will leave tomorrow via the Southern railway for Savannah to take transport for Cuba. The regiment will carry fun field equipment and will be accom- panied by two pack trains of about sixty mules each. 4
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
Realistic

From the Chicago News.
 That wood scene in the third act of your opera seemed so natural that I inn agined I could actually hear the bears growling,' said the Western man to the theatrical manager.
 Guess that was the chorus girls you heard" replied the manager Some of them haven't been paid off for six weeks"
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
SCHOOL BOYS WILL PLAY
Game of Football Between Taylors and
 High School.

The school boys of the city are still en- thusiastic over the game of football and their second game of the season will be played next Friday afternoon between the Taylor school and the Birmingham high school.
 The former team has already played one game, with the South Highland eleven. The high school boys have only just begun, but they say they have fine material and that they will put out a winning team.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
Legislator Also of Jefferson

From the Bridgeport News.
 A friend reading the list of bills reported in the legislature remarked that This fel- low Also introduces a heap of bills." We agreed with him and stated that Also" must be from Jefferson county. as those Birmingham fellows seem to want the earth.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
ssMMha9 
Points on "Pins'

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Governor Pingree is still knocking down and dragging out about a he pleases. He Is a most audacious politician. Either he is very strong man in his way, or the peo- pie of Michigan are easily run. Pingree is at times coarse and brutal, even to his own party, but that is one of the things ex- pccted of him. The people are used to his cccent-lcitics.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
MISCELLANEOUS

HOLIDAY GOODS, Jewelry, silverware Half-price. Selling out. B. Hellman, 18th street, under opera house. wed-fri-sat UNITED ELECTRIC CO.-Electricai con- tractors. 1911 2d avenue Phone. 223 11-10-tf
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
STRAY THOUGHTS
 OF STATE EDITORS
What Is Necessary

From the Montgomery Journal.
 Let the present general assembly pass a primary election law. It is a necessity.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

WANTED-15 or 20 good weavers and few spinners and doffers can get work at the Dallas Mfg. Co.,, if they apply at once. For further information address, The Dal- las Mfg. Co.,, Huntsville, Ala.
 11-1S-fri-su-wed-6t
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
FOR SALE.

2,4OO half cash, balance 12 months, for nice modern 7-room cottage, with 1 rooms on alley, lot 50x190 feet. This property is well located on Sth avenue, North, and is a good investment. or will make a nice home Smith & Stillman, 22O Fist street.
 11-24-3t
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
REAL ESTATE. FOR SAT,E-

FOR SAII. $5,0oe-Elegant South Highland home lot 122 feet front on prominent street: Broom house with every conyen- fence; large stable and servants house.
 $1,750-Each, for two choice South Highland lots, on line, at bargains : S75-Nice small home near 18th st. and = 9th avenue. S. S000-Comforiable home on easy terms on car line near 18th st. and 10th avenue south. $4000-Nice 2-story home in choice locality near 9th ave. north and 24th st. 1: stores and residences for rent and property for sale in all parts of the city, East Lake, Woodlawn Avon dale and West End
 MCCONNELL & WHATLEY. Phone 46. IT Fist Street. cod
 NOO-Nice shaded lot; 16th st. and Ave. I. S1. 1.sO0-1O0x11O, corner Ave. I and 18th st., with good Groom cottage. q 750-For two 2-story 7-room houses on 27th st., between avenues F and G; rent ed at $25 per month. s1 350-5Ox190 with two 3-room houses, No 2513 9th avenue. s1.S00-Large corner lot. Groom cottage in nice repair; Woodlawn. S ,50o-5-room cottage, 140S 9th avenue.
 CHICHESTER & YANCEY.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

HAVE you been to "Barron's?' Bar rons? Well, yes. Every lady in Birmingham goes to Barron's for ladies
 hats. They are recognized leaders in their line. 11-10-tf
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

THESE winter nights. with doors and windows shut, keep the air .n your rooms pure and healthy by using in candescent electric light. i1-1-tf
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

UNITED ELECTRIC Co.-Electricai con. tractors. 1911 2d avenue. Phone, 223. u-10-tf
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

WANTED-Occupants for newly furnished rooms, with board; also table boarders. hot or cold water baths. Mrs. E. S.
 Powers, 509 22d street, north. n-22-6t
The age-herald., 1898-11-25
LOST

LOST-On 5th avenue or goth street long bundle of blue colored ladies dress goods being part of a suit. Will pay liberally for its return to 212l Morris avenue. J. O. Cross.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

WANTED-Brass-The Abell Brass Foun- dry makes speciality of light brass cast ings for models; we also pay cash for scrap brass and lead. Corner 24th st.
 and Powell ave. Phone. 1.145 10-22-tf
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

WANTED-Men and women of every trade. carpenters, masons, seamstresses and mill-hands especially, to join our Cuban and Porto Rican colonies; plenty of work, good pay and transportation furnished. For full particulars, maps, etc., address, enclosing 10 cents for postage, Pan-Amer- fcan Migration Bureau, New Orleans, La., Drawer 612. 11-25-3t
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

WANrED-Two or three unfurn shed rooms for light housekeeping; ground floor pre- ferred and on Northside, with reference. Address w, Age Herald.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

WANTED-Medium-siz roll top desk. J. L. H., Age-Herald. 11-25-2t
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

REMOVAL NOTICE-Mr. John Chambiee has removed his law office from the First National Bank Building to the Chalifoux Building. 11-6-1mo NO smoky walls and curtains, but pure air and no danger from matches by using h. candescent Electric Lights. 11-6-tf UNITED ELECTRIC CO-1s11 2d avenue Telephone 223.
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

BEAUTIFUL ARC LAMPS-Go to Cham blee Bros, corner 1st avenue and Fist st.
 and see those beautiful enclosed arc lamps inside of their store, which give such bright light that the letters on the shoe boxes can be easily. read by any one 11-1-tf BICYCLE RIDERS-we have about fifty Kenwood wheels that we do not care to carry over to 99 These wheels are all elegantly finished. fully guaranteed, equipped with Morgan & Wright; Vim or Goodrich tires; colors, black maroon
 green, yellow. They have been sold all the year for $e0. We have decided to close them out for $24. Wheels sent on examination. Cooper Cycle Company.
 11-16-tf
The age-herald., 1898-11-25

WANTED. WANTED-Please return Alaric, The Age Herald's St. Bernard dog, to this office, or release him that he may return.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

The Refleqtof's (ouqty News.
NEwBERN.

A large number Of sea gulls wsrs
seen flying uorthward Monday. DR..
Blayney Was in this vicinity trying to
get a shot at some OF them. prompted
BY the fact be had been told they
made very delicious dish.
Misses Anna and Minnie Stott have
been sick with the measles.
The school term closes at Farming.
ton on Wednesday, May 4th, with ex.
ercises by the scholars in the evening.
Miss Edwards has spent considerable
time with the scholars in preparing Q
program and q pleasant time is as.
sured those who attend.
On Friday, April 22nd, Miss Alma
Brown closed her third term Of school
in Dist. No. 10 with good program.
Most Of the patrons visited tho school
during the day and some brought din
ner and ate with the pupils. A pleas.
ant feature Of the day was the pre-
senting Of . nice rocker and some
smaller presents to the teacher a. .
remembrance Of the good work she
has done,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
DONEGAL.

Corn planting has begun in earnest
Prospects for fruit are exceedingly
bright. Wheat and oats never look
ed better At this time Of the year.
Miss Anna Engle is quite sick with
what is known as German measles.
J.K. Forney and Thos. Kirby Of
Abilene and D. B. Horton ofWoodbine
attended the funeral Of the late VIII
liam Merideth here Sunday.
The funeral services Of the late
William Meredith were held at the
Belle Springs church Sunday after
noon at 5 o'clock, Rev. Jacob Engle
and Rev. j. D. Trostle officiating, In
terment in the Belle Springs ceme'
tery. William A. Merideth was born
April 2, 1871 and died April 22nd,
1898. He leaves wife and . four
months old baby, q father and mother
and two sisters to mourn the loss Of
slowing husband and an only son and
brother. -.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. J. 4. Van Worst vis.
tied At Mr.. Browning's last week.
Protracted meetings closed Sunday
night at Probasco school house. The
attendance has been large and great
interest taken. There were five con-
versions. Rev. Beltz opens series
Of meetings at JeffCoat's school house.
Quite q number from here attended
the sale at MIR. Woods Tuesday.
Our postmaster took in the Repub-
lican convention at Abilene Saturday.
Dan Baer was here Tuesday.
Mr.. and.Mrs. McElhaney, I. A.
Perry and E. j. Browning went to
Abilene Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hurd Of Abilene
were here Tuesday.
Miss Flora Leatherman and friend
came up from Chapman Saturday.
VIM. Waterstradt took his little
folks to town Saturday.
Roy Wick and Bessie Clapp passed
their examinations successfully and
can enter Chapman on Saturday even
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

Out on the Pacific slope they do not
know what thunderstorm is. This
calls to mind funny story told by
Homer Davenport, the cartoonist. and
repeated by the Washington Post. Mr..
Davenport Is California man. and
when he came east, Mrs. Davenport. who
has also lived on the Pacific coest &C.
companiedh him. One afternoon fearful
thunderstorm broke over their heads
and they saw the lightning play and
heard the thunder roll with a feeling OF
awful fright. Finally Mrs. Davenport
sought refuge in closet. From Its
dark interior there came presently a
terrible scream. Davenport rushed to
the closet door. "Whats the matter?"
he frantically exclaimed. "Oh, Homer"
said his wife, half crying and half
laughing, II am afraid to come out be.
cause Of the lightning and ] am afraid
to stay in here because there Is a
mouse"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
TALM AGE.

Mrs. G. W. Cheney is visiting rela-
tives in Oklahoma.
The little six year old son Of J. H.
Norman who had his eye removed
some time ago is not getting along as
nicely as could be expected. There
are fears that the other eye will have
to be removed.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. 5. Wagaman spent
Sunday in Chapman.
A Chinese missionary will address
a congregation at the M. E. church
Friday evening, April Goth. Subject,
1.Customs in China"
The Talmage school closed Tuesday
after successful term of eight
months. Mr.. Dietz as teacher has
done excellent work as is shown by
this being his third term.
G. Jollitzis building an addition to
his house. Trowny Luke has the
work in charge. sa5&Yt
Wheat and oats are in fine condi-
ton. Corn planting is in full blast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
RINEHART.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hummel Of Skiddy
were visitors at Albert Knopp's last
Sunday.
Mrs. Katherine Courtney Of Abilene
is visiting at J. F. Murphy's.
&c. R. Hollinger and M. l.. Baughey
were delegates to the Republican con-
vention in Abilene Saturday.
Miss Ida Snyder Of Abilene is spend
ing q few days with friends here.
One Of Alfred Smart's best horses
died last week Of blood poisoning
caused by being hurt with nail.
Mrs. W. H. Hollinger is improving
and is expected home this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

20 OUTSIDE ortne nero, ana tnav II wouiu De
impossible to get out before the herd
reached me. All this time the herd was NOV.
ing onward with no slackened speed. ] re-
solved to take tho desperate chance Of keep.
Ing on until the herd was upon Inc and then
trying to save myself by mounting the first
moving steer that came alongside. | had
no more than settled my mind on this 70.
solve when above the terrific roar l heard
a shout, and looking to my right l saw
horseman bearing down upon me. II was
pronto,' and no was riding like the wind.
His body was bent close to bis horses back,
and about all that could be seen Of him was
his high sombrero, which still sat firmly
upon his head despite the swiftness Of biz
riding. In another instant, almost, 'Pronto'
rode alongside Of me. His horse slackened
speed TO keep up with my crippled animal.
Pronto' reached over, and with one Of his
strong arms he lifted me from my saddle and
placed me behind him on his own horse. He
dug the spurs into the sides Of his animal
and turned the latter's head toward the
outer ranks Of the herd. We had hardly
reached a safe position when the herd Of
cattle sped by us. We stopped and looked at
the fleeing animals a moment, and then
'Pronto' told me to dismount, for he must
stop the stampede. | got off his horse and
was 30 weak and limp that l could not say
a word as Pronto' rode off at full speed to
get in front Of the stampede. He rode many
miles more, but accomplished his purpose,
and the herd was quickly placed under con-
troll.
THAT night around our camp fire told
Of my experience, and how 'Pronto' had
saved my life, and the Mexican was consid.
cradle Of hero for the remainder Of the
trip. The horse which was riding was, Of
course, run down by the cattle and trampled
into shapeless mass Of bones and flesh.
'pronio has stuck to me ever since that day,
and | might aud that ! have stuck to him.
lie has been employed on my ranch for over
thirty years, and would not leave me Il the
presidency Of tie Mexicai republic was Of
tered him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
CHAPMAN.

O. L. Thisler made trip to Kansas
City Monday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. N. P. San
born, q son.
Jas: Sheeran, nephew Of Patrick
Sheeran, former resident Of this
city, was brought here for burial Sun
day morning. Services were conduct.
ed by Father Leary Of the Catholic
church.
Chapman has two new doctors.
This makes q total Of four for our lit
tie city.
The long neglected street improve.
ments have been commenced. Eight
or ten teams are now busy hauling
dirt to fill up the mud holes.
Prof. Mustard has organized com.
pany Of about fifty members for the
war. The names have been sent 10
Gov. Leedy.
The work on the high school build
ing has been commenced. Trenches
have been dug and pipes are being
laid around the building. 1t is hoped
the drainage will stop the settling Of
the walls.
Several new students have enrolled,
among whom are Mcssrs. Smith, Til
ton and Barnes, Misses Gay, Gfeller,
Ruchty and Dunlop.
The rhetorical contest will occur
May 6. The contestants are: Misses
Grubbs, Mcconnell, Hills and Lower,
Messrs. Engle, Koogle, Townsend and
Fenstermacher. Admission free.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
CARLTON.

Ira T. Stradling spent Sunday in
Carlton. He has been getting a
cheese factory in running order for
the Rinehart Cheese company, at
Kipp, Kas.
Rev. Raby Of Salina filled the M. E.
pulpit Sunday evening.
Thos. Lofand left Monday for Kan
sas City where he expects to 60 on the
railroad. l.
David Major has the finest appear
ing residence in town since Harry
Nichols painted it.
John Mcclure is preparing to build
an elevator to hold some Of the wheat
crop that is coming on.
E. g. Medley spent Saturday in
Abilene.
James Kewish is on the sick list.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
DILLON.

The upper room Of school closed
last Friday. The primary depart
msnt will run until May 20.
G. F. Rumold left Friday evening to
take up bis studies at the State Uni.
versity.
Rev. Webb was sick Sunday and
there was no preaching in the Meth
odist church.
The agatite mill hands returned
from Longford Friday. They twisted
the line shaft Of the Longford mill
and had to return to run the Dillon
mill.
John Snyder returned from Council
Grove last Friday. He gave . party
to a large number Of his friends
Thursday evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
R.porrrD By srsnlI oos.sroaDls..
woopB1NI

Susan volkman 10 visiting at Lor.
raine, Kansas.
ysrna White is staying Herington
at present.
F. A. Smith went to Kansas City
Thursday.
Mrs. Davy Is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Andrew Madison.
Albert Leuderman went to Abilene
Saturday.
J. c. Ndss moved into his new
house Thursday.
D. B. Horton was called to Nebraska
Friday to attend the funeral Of his
brothers wife.
Mrs. G. H. Wells returned from
Pueblo, Colorado, Thursday. She has
been visiting her daughter at that
place.
Agnes Smith came home from Her
ington Friday and returned Sunday.
August Timm returned from Kan
sas City Saturday sitter being there
about two weeks for medical treat
ment. 4a t{
Walter Potter commenced working
for the Hardware Co., Monday.
B. H. Issitt and Albert Templeton
were taken into the secrets Of the
Woodman lodge. A special train
brought thirty-four members down
from Herington to help in the initis-
ton. After the meeting they went to
the hotel where the ladies were wait
ing and supper was served. M
G.. G. Gillett returned from Kansas
City Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

There Is an old lady in Connecticut,
we are told. who, at the age Of 80, has
the rosy cheeks that were one Of her
chief charms when young girl. She
Is Of cheerful disposition, and laughed
as she told the following story the
other day: "At church sewing soci-
ETY. meeting one Of the members came
up TO me and exclaimed: oh, Mrs.
B., some Of the ladies' have been
talking about your wonderful color. |
said that ] was positive 1t was not
paint; ! didn't believe 1t was liquor. but
| thought II was erysipelas.'"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

At club dinner In Baltimore the 9TH
er evening an admirably gowned young
lady, who is afflicted with near-sighted-
ness, kept all those about her busy
when she reached the nuts and raisins.
Whenever she picked up a nut she asked
her neighbor to please look and see II
there was anything In II. "Why don't
you put your glasses on and make sure
yourself?' asked her friend Of friends.
Really" said the nut seeker, my hat
is too young for these glasses. don't
want to spoil the edfect-dohel me out,
please" And she continued eating with
faith.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

Through an eastern exchange we are
informed that George, the son Of Jay
Gould, deceased, the worM-famed cap.
italist, is capable Of earning $25 a week
as telegraph operator, being very ex-
pert in that line Of occupation. Young
Jack Aston, q member Of one Of the
wealthiest families In the world, is
skilled as florist, and as a. Judge of
orchids has few equals. Again, Cy-
rus Field, whose father laid the first
cable across the Atlantic, Is himself
a practical electrician, and patents and
electrical appliances are the products
OF his ingenuity and invention. Still we
do not think any of these gentlemen
will have to follow their trades for a
living right away.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers, Reported BY George
Merrill. Abstracter.l
Dickinson Co. to W H Anderson It's |
5 blk 2K& H add Abilene, $l76.
New England l. 4 T Go to L H Long
nw& S6.l2.S,$l900. nD0
Woodbine Town Co to Mrs C Kohler
Its A 8 blk 20 Woodbine, $25.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

some people nave nard luck in .his
world. A New York lad, who was eom.
PEELED to dance by policeman who
fired his revolver at his feet and jumped
into the river to save his life, was ar
rested as soon as he went TO the station
to complain about the policeman, on a
charge Of escaping from Blackwell's
island. By doing exactly as one has to
one may avoid trouble and invite lot
more Of itlater.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
EAST NEWBERN.

Miss Kate Colten leaves today for
Ottawa, to spend the summer with
her brother, Clint,
Chas. Huffman spent last Sunday
at home. ~.-ea
Frank Houlton contemplates going
to Oklahoma in the near future.
Mrs. Jacob Poister gave a quilting
party last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bennon of Enter
prise were in this vicinity last Sun
day. Nu s..
Ed Harris and Henry Paul are
painting their houses.
Pennington school will close next
Friday. The teacher, Miss Mary Ed
wards, and her pupils are preparing
a program to be rendered in the after
noon. .Y... .Y ..
The farmers in this vicinity are
busy planting corn.
Simon Shockey took 100 head Of
cattle to pasture three miles north Of
Abilene last Monday.