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The age-herald., 1898-04-08
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
Mayor Evans and City Engineer Hendricks
 Make a Tour of inspection.

Mayor Evans in company with City Ell gineer Kendrick yesterday made his month- ly tour of inspection of the city.
 Almost the entire street force Is now at work in the Ninth ward which embraces that territory south of the railroads and west of Fifteenth street. A number or streets and avenues in that district are being drained, graded, slagged and ma cadamized. A vast amount of work Will have to be done in the Ninth ward before the thoroughfares are placed in the proper condition.
 The work of constructing the Eighth al- ley sanitary sewer which will extend from Twenty-fourth street to the main west of Smiths park and which is of so much interest to that densely populated district is progressing rapidly considering the tact that the contractors have a vast amount of solid rock to contend with. The work men will get the sewer constructed through the park by the end of the week and Mayor Evans believes that the line will be com pleted by June
 The work of grading and macadamizing north Twenty-fourth street from Eighth avenue to the corporate limits is progress ing rapidly. The hill at Eleventh avenue is being reduced several feet. This im- provement will add greatly to the appear ance of things along that highway. Sev- eral handsome residences are now in the course of construction in that portion of the city.
 The work of curbing and macadamizing Avenue F east of Twentieth street will be resumed at once and when this work is completed the same thing will be done on that avenue west of Twentieth street.
 The administration has planned a great many street Improvements and it is proba- ble that all the able-boded prisoners will be required to complete the work this year.
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
NEW MEDICAL DISCOVERY.
Positive Cure for Dyspepsia.

This may read as though we were put ting it a little strong because it is generally thought by the majority of people that dyspepsia in it's chronic form Is incurable, or practically so. But we have long since shown that dyspepsia is curable, nor is it such difficult matter as it first appears.
 The trouble with dyspeptics that they are continually dieting, starving them selves, or going to opposite extremes or else deluging the already over burdened stom- ach with "bitters," "after dinner pills" etc., which invariably increase the diffi- culty even if in some cases they do give a slight temporary relief. Such treatment of the stomach simply make matters worse. What the stomach wants Is a rest Now how can the stomach become rested. re- cuperated and at the same time the body nourished and sustained.
 This is the great secret and this Is also the secret of the uniform success of Stu arts Dyspepsia Tablets. This Is @ com- paratively new remedy, but its success and popularity leaves no doubt as to Its merits.
 The tablets will digest the food anyway, regardless of condition of stomach
 The sufferer from dyspepsia according to directions is to eat an abundance of good, wholesome food and use the tablets before and after each meal and the result will be that the food will be digested no matter how bad your dyspepsia may be, because as before stated, the tablets will digest the food even if the stomach Is wholly inac- tive. To illustrate our meaning plainly, if you take 1,S0O grains of meat. eggs or ordinary food and place 1t in a temperature of 9S degrees, and put with it one of Stu arts Dyspepsia Tablets it will digest the meat or eggs almost as perfectly as if the meat was enclosed within the stomach.
 The stomach may be ever so weak yet these tablets will perform the work of di- gestion and the body md brain will be properly nourished and at the same time a radical, lasting cure of dyspepsia will be made because the much abused stomach will be given, to some extent. a much need- ed rest. Your druggist will tell you that
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
The Third Ticket Is Put Out in Monroe
 Beat.
ACE-HERALD'S ELECTION RETURNS
Will Be Buetned at the Office Tomorrow Night. Second Ticket in Davis Beat Trial of Candidates Notes
 and Personals.

The AgeHerald has on deposit certified check for $25O as a forfeit for a wager of to 1 on J. P. Stiles against the field as the nominee for probate judge. The gen. tleman who has made the deposit will meet all takers for any amount not exceeding 1000 or any part of thousand.
 Let any man read the above and then say that local politics are not hot! The Age-Herald office by friend of MT. Stiles and deposited with the city editor. He says that this is not "fake'' or an advertising scheme, but that he takes this opportunity for "coining' money.
 This may be taken a fair sample of the enthusiasm that is being displayed by the friends of all the candidates Senn's friends are said to be offering odds on their man against the field.
 As far as could be learned the friends of the senior judge candidates are not bet ting much, but it Is expected that more money will be put up on the Wilkerson- Harsh contest today and tomorrow than on any other race of the primary. The betting is about even.
 There seems to be but little betting on the circuit judge or the circuit clerk races. Not because there is little interest being taken in them, but because the other con- test are more interesting. Banks an1 Mccarthy, however, seem to have a slight advantage in the betting for these two places respectively.
 But the favorites with the betters and the gamblers are not necessarily the win- ners tomorrow by any means. Several of the candidates whose names are never men, toned in bets are supported by the ele- ments that don't make a habit of betting, but elements that likely to make an exceedingly good showing at the polls to- morrow.
The age-herald., 1898-04-08

a guarantee that every one will be enthusi- astically entertained.
 Several organizations have made known their intention to attend in full uniform. Large delegations are promised from Bessemer, Pratt City, East Lake and all surrounding towns
 The Associate Press dispatches to The Age-Herald will be read from the stage as fast as they are received over the wire.
 Many ladies have volunteered their as- sistance, and everything indicates sue- cess commensurate with the importance Of the cause for which the entertainment was undertaken.
 Birmingham will do herself proud by demonstration of patriotism equal to any thing that has yet been done by any or the cities of the north in behalf Of the starving Cubans and toward raising monument to the first Americans whose lives were sacrificed in behalf of Cuban freedom and in the cause of humanity.
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
Election Returns

The Age-Heraid has made arrang sments to get election returns tomorrow night from nearly every beat in the county, and as fast as they are received they will be bulletined in front of The Age-Herald office. Arrangements have been made with all the beat committeeman who are also the returning officers of the primary, to telegraph to The Age-Herald the results of the primary as accurately as can be ob- tained Saturday night; that Is, all the beat committeeman who live anywhere near telegraph or telephone lnes
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED
For the Grand Patriotic Demonstration To Be
 Held at tEe Auditorium.

A meeting of the various committees hav- ing in charge the arrangements for the pa- triotic demonstration to be held at the auditorium on Monday night next was held last night in the office, of Colonel J. w. Bush, corner Second avenue and Twenty first street. Nearly all details for the great event were completed. From reports made by the several committees the assuran- @ is. given that a monster audience will fill the auditorium on that occasion and the fine programme that has been arranged is
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
Stiles Rally at Warrior
Special to The Age-Herald.

Warrior, Ala, April "A rally was held here tonight, in which enthusiasm for J. P Stiles, candidate for probate judge, was the leading feature. The attedance was large and the speeches by Burt Porter and others were greeted by the widest ap- plause when the name of the favorite can- didate was mentioned. The meeting is still in progress when this dispatch is filed. The Stiles people are jubilant
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
With the Candidates

On the candidates themselves fall the brunt of entertaining the campaign dead beats that hang around the political head quarters They must entertain, talk to, slap on the back and be friendly with as tough a set of buns as ever left their loaf ing places in the saloons. They come to headquarters half drunk, and make life miserable for all concerned until they can touch" the candidate or any of his friends that are around for the 'price" Of beer or a meal. "H- is the only way to ex- press this state of misery" said a cam yesterday.
 The candidates employ over half their time getting-"out and answering campaign documents. Birmingham will be flooded with them today and tomorrow.
 Numerous speeches have been made all over the country every night this week, and they will be repeated tonight.
 Monroe Beat
 Monroe beat has broken the record by getting out three tickets of delegates to the county convention. Here is the latest: J. H. McCary, Louis V. Clark, Erwin Schil- finger, c. F. Douthit, G. w. Ratliffe and w. J. Pearce, with Tom Baine for beat committeeman.
 This ticket was gotten out last night. I've are opposed to machine politics"
  aid reporter, land are getting it out in the interest of home men. It is not McClel- Ian nor Coleman ticket. but it is a Judge Sharpe ticket. We consider it fair one and sure winner"
 Davis Beat
 AS predicted in The Age-Herald, sec ond ticket has been put out in Davis beat. The following are the names:
 Joseph Loveman, M. P. Messer, J. T. Lynagh, Jorh M. Connolly, H. s. Hall, Y. P. Newman, R. s. White, Thomas Wheeler, F. H. Gafford, Fred Lachman, W. H. Nor ris, John w. O'Neill Henry Eggler, I. l.. Fraleigh with J. T. Lynagh for beat com- mitteeman.
 This is a Carmichael ticket and is gotten out in opposition to the Cobb ticket put out a few days ago. Its friends claim that they have the signatures of over half the voters in the beat to support 1t. Notes
 Captain Cornwell president of Besssmer's bi-metallic club, Is being boomed by its members for chairman of the county con- vention. Although banker Captain Corn we'll has always been an ardent bi-metal- list. and he was the organizer of the club of which he is now president. The Besse- mer delegates are confident of seating him in the chair at the convention
 R. l.. Williams has withdrawn from the race for beat committeeman from Madi- son beat leaving Walter Moore alone in his glory.
 W. c. Tunstall has returned from a fy- ing trip to Greensboro.
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
wylam Turns Out for Stiles
Special to The Age-Herald.

wylam, Ala, April 7.-Perhaps the most enthusiastic rally of rather warm cam paign was held here tonight, at which the leading speakers were J. P. Stiles, the lead- ing candidate for probate judge, and Hugh McGeever. The crowd had plenty of ardof and everything pointed one way-to the nomination of Stiles for probate judge.
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
Mrs. Russell Dead
Special to The Age-Herald.


 Decatur, April 1.-The sad news was brought here today of the death of Mrs. Etna L. Russell at her home in Somerville after a lingering illness of two or three months. Mrs Russell was the wife of w. B. Russell, brother of Judge B. M. Rus sell, and the sister of Circuit Clerk D. G. Morrow Mrs. Russell was 32 years of age. in the full bloom of young motherhood, leaving three small children.
The age-herald., 1898-04-08

of the many remedies advertised to cure dyspepsia none of them has given so com- plete and general satisfaction as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and not least in import ance in these hard times is the fact that they are also the cheapest and give the most good for the least money.
 A little book on cause and cure of Stom- ach trouble sent free by addressing Stuart Co.,, Marshall, Mich.
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
Patriotism and Charity

Shown by attending benefit for Maine mon- ument fund and relief of starving Cubans Monday night at auditorium. Tickets at drug and book stores, 25c.
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
No Trouble About That

From the Boston Globe.
 "No, Herbert, I am sorry, but am sure we could not be happy together. You know always want my own way in every thing"
 But, my dear girl, you could go on want ing it after we were married"
The age-herald., 1898-04-08
CARD FROM A. o. LANE.

To the People of Jefferson County
 A spirited contest for the probate judg- ship has been waging in the county for the last six months. On my part, while 1t
The age-herald., 1898-04-08

Easter Flowers, including Easter Lilies, at Parker's Drug Store, just above Morris hotel.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-22
Point. from the PnragraphIsts.

At least the Spanish ministry has
begun to wear Il bored expression. -
Chicago Record.
MrA. Dominia appears to bo the
torpedo boat Of tho Hawaiicn situa-
tion.-ltichmond Times.
The average Spanish soldiers
spinel column is not nearly M stitf as
his editorial column. n.-Washinpton
Star.
BY tho time man gots Tow dol.
lars saved up for his old ago, ho is
told that his daughter has talents
which should be cultivated,-Atchi
son Globe.
Mules are needed in Santiupo
Wouldn't somo of the jnckassos who
arc criticising things in general an,
swer tho purposoY-Philadelphio
North American.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-22

When the gentleman from Hawaii
rises Oh the floor of Congress and is
recognized by Speaker Reid that is
the time to take the picturo.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Spain seems to be largely en-
gagged just now in offering impossi
bic terms af peaco to herself, so that
sho may have the pleasure of re-
eoting them with scorn.-New York
Herald
European nations may acquire our
superior guns and armor plate, but
they cannot acquire by purchase our
man behind tho gun. He belongs to
us and there is none like him.-In,
] dianapolls News.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-22
SPAIN SUI.LEN.
Does not Seem to fseaiIxe How BADLY
Whipped She In.

Washington, d. c., July 49,
The probabilities Of peace arc ap-
parently rs remote as ever as viewed
from this end Of the line. No move
in TINT direction has been made by
any Of tho foreign officials here, and
despite tho pitiful condition Of Spain
thorc appears t. be somo power TO
restrain her from making any direct
overtnres.
A cabinet official, IN speaking of
this situation today, said that it was
amazing TINT Spain seemed to lack
all comprehension OF her deplorable
condition. He said: "Her host fleets
have been wiped out, hor hold on tho
Philippines is practically at an ond,
and now she l.Ss approved Generel
Toral's surrender Of 5000 square
miles Of Cuban soil; and yet," he
said, "Spain seems 10 take no ac-
count Of her misfortnnrs and to
adopt no means to limit tho extent Of
her defeat and losses.
"Under such circumstances the
only thing left for this country to do
is to press Ill until Spain reaches
some comprehension of her impo,
tency. 1t is with this end in Wow
that active steps are being taken for
further aggressive campaign"
MORE TROUBLE AT HOME.
Madrid, July lS.-The increase in
octrol rates, or duties on produce
taken into the towns, is causing tur-
bnlenco in the rural districts of
Spain.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-22
AN EXCEPTION TO THE RULE.
Io Was Not Cal,ed Upon to Support HIe
washington Star.l

Washington Star.
He did not look as il no were com
posed of tho stuff of which heroes
arc made, but there must have been
some of the divine atllatus of oour-
age in his system or he would not
have been before the recruiting Off
Ger seeking to gain admission into
the ranks Of those who were Offering
themselves as q sacrifice upon tho
altar Of their beloved ountry:
"What is your M. neY" inquired
tho officer in charge. ~
John Smith"
"Your age, Mr. SmithY"
"Forty. three, next October" ..
"Where wcrc You born" ."
"In Indiana" e
"Do you reside here7"
eyes, sir; have for tho last 10
years"
"Are you married or singleY"
"Married"
"Ah, is Tat sop
eyes, sir"
"Well, you can't enlist"
"Why not2"
''Because you arc married"
"What's that got to do with it,"
"Cant take. married mon into the
service"
"Why notS Hasn't Il married
man got courage enoughp Can't he
be as good n patriot rs a bachelor3"
81 suppose so, but we can't take
married mon. They have to stay at
homo and support their wives and
families"
The applicants face cleaned like
Il sunrise.
80, that's all right" he laughed
easily. "You needn't worry on that
account; my wifo keeps a boarding
house, and has evor since the second
yoar we were married"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-22

Nondon rruth.1

"Don't swear; tightw The phrase
has tho ring OF sound metal.
The American army Of invasioo
advancing upon Santiago do Cuba
was proceeded by body of rough
ridors. Suddenly tho Spnniar,ls,
who v'ero lying in ambush, tired a
deadly volloy. and the startled rough
ridors replied with IN outburat of
cnrnos "Don't swear; fight" callod
Col. Wood. Tho phrase will 1.-Two.
Ameiin il " big country, it is do
atnod to become II gront country,
Tor there is manlinoss and vigor in
tho memorable phrases coined by
celebrated Americans. 1t WAS
Stephen Decatur who originated the
toast, sour country, right or wrong"
Henry Clay said, "Sir, l would pro-
for to bo right than to bo President y
Tho last words Of Nathan Hale we're,
81 only regret that | have but one
l'te to lose for my country" vii.
liam Penn coined tho phrase, 81 pro.
for the honestly simple to tho ingom-
ously wicked.' And it was Henry
Ward Beocher who uttered the words,
"The mothers heart is tho chi)d's
schoolroom."
When nations become artiiicially
refined tho phrases which their great
mon coin arc generally either cynical
{ or flippant. Thus, to Talloyrand in
attributed tho phrase, "Mlstrust first
Impressions, they arc always good"
Voltaire declared that "Idcas arc like
boards; children and women never
have them. TO which might bc
added, "except when they are mon
strosities." Antoine Rivarolo said,
ut il an immense advantage to have
done nothing, but ono should not
abuse it." Samuel Rogers aaid,
"When ! was young said good.
natnred things and nobody listened
to mo; now that i am old say H.
natnred things, aud every body
listens to mo-" To Sydney Smith
wo are iudebted for the following un
gracious description Of II faahlonnhle
woman: "Do not mind tho caprices
Of fashionable women. Thoy arc as
gross as poodlcs fed on milk and
mniiina."
# Whether Col. Wood uttered them
or not, tho words, Don't swear;
fight" will ring for long in the mem.
ories Of many generations.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-22
DO YOU LIKE GOOD COFFEE!

If SO, buy the "Blue Ribbon"
brand This is an excellent brand
Of Moca and Java, and will 90 twice
rs far as cheap coffee.
II you will only try this brand you
will quit using cheap and poor coffee
In it You will find both quality and
economy. Sold by
S. b. JONES, Sole Agent.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-22
a Competent Witness.

Lawyers who make it their bust
ness to badger witnesses sometimes
display n lack of caution in tho SO
ection of their victims, az is plain
from the following story. printed by
the Washington Star. 1t will be
read with pleasure hy those who be-
lieve that oven m innocent witness is
entitled to decent treatment in courts
of law.
\ very nice hammered, respecta,
bic woman was on the witness stand.
She kept cheap boarding house,
and it was the desire of ono of her
guests to be dishonest that had
brought her to tho court TO make
him pay his board.
"How old did you say yon were,
maaamt' inquired the lawyer, with
no reason on earth; for an elderly
landlady is no more anxions to lose
board bill than n young one.
II did not say, sir" the witness
responded. flushing to the roots of
her hair.
"Will You be kind enough to say
madam"
Its mono Of your business"
"Objection sustaincd," smiled the
court.
"Um," said the lawyer, rubbing
his chin, chow much did you say the
defendant owed you?"
"Twenty five dollars"
"And for how long was that2"
"Five weeks"
"Thats So week, isn't lt?"
"Yes, sir"
"Fivo weeks at So week Is $25
/ believe you said"
eyes, sir"
The witness was patient, but he
tempor was not improved under TIN
strain.
J "lsnt that an oxtrnvagent price t.
, pny for board in that locality, mad
amp inquired tho attorney, soverol,
'He didn't pay it, air." answers
tho worm, beginning to turn.
81 Tho lawyer gave II little start G
, surprise; then no becnme Indignant
"Don't bo facetious on tho witnes
stand, madam" he said, assuming
, tone OF warning. "This is serou
} matter, madam. I have asked
your prices were not eAorbitant, an
= you have seen fit TO answer light,
madam. Now, madam, ask you
all earnestness If You moan to to
this conrt that yonr prices arc mod,
rate, and that if I should como ,
your house to. board, You woul
charge me $5 II week. Answer d
rectly, madam" and the attorney &,
back in his chair md assumed a
imperial manner -. ..
Tho witness was not at all abashe,
"No, sir" she said, simply.
, wonltl---'
| 49,,
81 thoaght not, ! Thought not,
interrupted tho attorney, rubbing h
hands. ' ..'.'5
."N", sir" e. ntinued the w.tnes
~ would not chargo yon at all.
W I'll 20 you pay in VANCE"
Then the court forgot it's dignit,
and everybody laughed except tn
attorney. s#s 1",E
fhe Chief burgess OF Milesbmg, Pa, So,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-22
PRAYER AND BA1TLE.
Other Thlpgs Rrlng Equai. God.Fsnring
Men Fieht Heat.

(New York Commercial Advertiser.
The presto cents proclamation for n
day Of thanksgiving is an appropri-
ate coll to the whole nation to join
in the act of homage with which tho
commander of tho Texas observed
tho close Of tho fighting Sunday.
When tho Texas had finished her
work Captain Philip mustered the
whole crew and bade tnem stand to
attention with uncovered heads while
he solemnly declared his belief in
God and his thanks to Him for tho
victory. 1t was a reverent act Of
Sunday worship. Nothing is moro
characteristic Of tho finest type Of II
fighting man than this recognition
of the higher power and humility b' :
fore 1t in tho hour Of triumph.
Religion is ono of tho domestic
virtues, But mon arc always the
better fighters for having the domes.
tic virtues, Men always fight best
in the defense of their homes and
families The knowledge that they
fought for their iresides nerved Ho
ratius and his two companions to
hold tho bridge against Personals
whole army. II nerved the ombat-
tied farmers of tho Revolution to
stand firm against the drilled and
disciplined redcoats. And in the
same way praying mon will make Il
better fight, other things being eqnal,
than goddess mon. 1t was their
stern belief that they fought in the
cause of religion against godliness
that made Cromwelrs Ironsides ir.
resistible.
Fsrragut's damn the torpdoes!
Go ahead" is often quoted But it
should not be forgotten that the
minute before issuing the order he
had covered his face with his hat
and prayed for wisdom 70 determine
what to do, There was no fercer
lighting man in the rebellion than
Stonewall Jackson, and his piety was
almost fanatical. General Howard,
now retired, was conspicuous for his
religious zeal and fervor. And he
was fighter Of the most caring and
venturesome type. Both IN the civil
war and in Indian fighting on the
frontier he was Unsuitable in thirst
for the most dangerous duty. He
was Stonewasl Jackson in all ex
cept the southern generals genius.
Both leaders and men make bet.
ter fight if they go into it with words
of prayer echolng in their ears. 1t
is not needful to arrogate any design
on the part Of providence to favor
either sice Either side may have
reverses, aud reverses may be many
cefore the last fight is fought. But
the men who have an intelligent be,
lief that they are fighting tor the
right, and who add to this belief
prayer for help from above, are
n"rved to their work by o faith ard
determination and courage that is
not easily shaken. The more Philips
we have in tho army and navy the
better.