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The age-herald., 1898-02-27
Intervention.

Unless Spain can show that the Maine was blown up by accident, the outside world will think that the disaster was brought about in some way by Spanish hands Gradually, but steadily, public opin- ion in all countries has drifted to the con- clusion that the first and only case of the kind in the history of navies was not &C., cidental. At first many entertained the ac- cident theory, but now scarcely any one save MT. Mark Hanna and his circle of said ex-Premer Crispi, recently, why such explosions do not take place in ordi- nary and normal times?''
 As 1t stands, it is case of strong cir anchored in an unfriendIy port. She was surrounded by treacherous, revengeful people, accustomed to think of and at times to use in their plots and revolutions pow erful explosives. Such articles are discuss ed and studied in anarchist communities much more than they are in this country. Suddenly disaster occurs without paral- Tel in the history of navies. The natural inference is that Spanish treachery and malignancy did it. Scarcely any one any where thinks otherwise Against this natural and plain presumption Spain should act The burden of proof is, in the worlds mind, upon her. It is her duty to show that in no way were nearly three hundred American seamen sent to their death by Spanish hands; and If this ad- minstration had the true American. in- stead of the true Wall street spirit, that is the view it would take of the terrible case. If Gen. Jackson were in the saddle instead of Mark Hanna, that is the position this government would take.
 And yet, the Maine disaster does not in a greater degree demand consideration than does the endless and cruel and who'll ly unjustifiable war in Cuba. No matter what the findings of the court of inquiry may be, it is the duty of this country to stop the war-to protect its own commerce. to stay the needless bloodshed, suffering. starvation and destruction of property, to take steps to prevent more fever epi- denies in this country. The destruction or the Maine is an added aggravation. Inter- yention was a duty on the part of this country before that disaster occurred; it is now demanded by practically all the peo- ple, and if the administration listens to it's Mark Hannas 1t will do so in full view of the penalties that next fall will bring
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

Carbonate of soda dissolved in water will remove mud stains from dresses. Lay the soiled part on a cloth and wash and rub the places with the water, keeping the dress quite smooth.
 Ink stains are entirely removed by the immediate application of dry salt before the ink has drie9. When the salt becomes discolored by absorbing the ink, brush it off and apply more; wet slightly. Continue until the ink has disappeared.
 After using a silver fork for fsh-espe- cially anything strong smelling, like her. ring-the odor often clings to the silver, even after washing. To prevent this di- rectly the fork has been used, wash it in warm water and then stand it in a basin of tea leaves for few minutes.
 Chamos skin, which has been so long employed as useful article, is now per- mitted to be ornamental. The skin is soft and pliable enough for needle work and can also be painted upon, as most women know. A good yellow chamois skin makes q de- Iightful sofa pillow and, stamped as a piece of cloth, it can be worked In wash ing silks. It will wash again and again if care Is taken not to shrink the chamois. If the skin Is painted it should be stretched on drawing board during thep rocess and left three days to dry. Finish the pilolw with silk frill or puffing to match the em- broidery
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
Libraries in the South.

There are only two libraries in the south that have buildings of their own, that are supported in part by taxation, that are free to all the citizens without fees of any kind, and that have books both for reference and for circulation. These two commissioner of education for 1897, are the Cossitt library of Memphis, and the Enoch Pratt library of Baltimore. There are oth- CT public libraries in the south. but none of them, it seems, fulfill all the conditions named. A small library has just been es- tablished at Durham, N. C., that meets these conditions. At present it contains only 1.5Oo volumes, but Its shelves are to be filled without much delay
 If the Birmingham amendment be adopt ed, there is no reason why this city should full and worthy of it's reputation. The neu- clus is here in admirable shape in the high school building, a well-selected, well-placed collection of seven thousand volumes; and a small annual appropriation would suffice to both increase its stock of books and to throw it open without fee to all the peo- ple A library crippled by annual fees is a library for the few. Birmingham needs a library for the many. This is but one of many reasons-just one additional reason why the Birmingham amendment should he adopted
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
HATS OFFi

From Youths Companion. Hats off!
 Along the street there comes A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums. A flash of color beneath the sky; Hats off!
 The flag is passing by! Blue and crimson and white 1t shines, Over the steel-tipped, ordered lines. Hats off!
 The colors before us fly; But more than the flag is passing by. Sea fights and land fights, grim and great, Fought to make and to save the state; Weary marches and sinking shipsi Cheers of victory on dying lips; Days of plenty and days of peace; March of strong lands swift increase; Equal justice, right, and law, Stately honor and reverend awe; Sign of nation great and strong To ward her people from foreign wrong; Pride and glory and honor, all Live in the colors to stand or fall. Hats off!
 Along the street there comes A blare of bugles. a ruffle of drums. And loyal hearts are beating high: Hats off!
 The flag is passing byi
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
WHAT IS THE AGE?

At what age are women most attractive to men of genius? The two recent biog- raphics of Lord Tennyson and Elizabeth Barrett Browning reveal the remarkable fact that the two famous poets both mar ried middle-aged women. Elizabeth was just 40 when she astonished her family by arising from sick couch and eloping with Robert Browning and all the world knows that theirs was one of the happiest mar riages on record
 Tennyson's biography tells how he first
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
HARMONY AT TROY.
Democratic Executive Committee Fixes Date
 for County Convention.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Troy, Ala, Feb. 26.-The democratic exc cutdve committee met in this city today at the office of Messrs. Hubbard and Hub- bard, in answer to call of the chairman. The meeting was harmonious throughout.
 The qualification of voters as fixed by thu state committee election will be held the 9th of April for the election f county officers. and delegates to a county conven- ton to be held on the 18th. The county convention will select delegates to the gubeuatorial, congressional judicial and chancery convention
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
Death Game in the Night
From the Eufaula Times.

From the Eufaula Times.
 It was certainly sad, terribly so, the death of Mrs. pr. Kaigler, of Georgetown. She retired last Monday night after a hearty supper. bright and cheerful, in un- usually fine spirits, with no thought or dream or intimation that it was the last night on earth with her loved ones. Her daughter, with whom she slept, awoke next morning at o'clock and calling three times to her mother received no response. In the dark and silent watches of the night the death-angel had called her away from the scenes of earth from the loved ones here
 '"To the Home Over There"
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
PRAlSlNG THE AGe-HERAlD.
Commenting Ii for the Superb Exhibition of
 Enterprise.

From the Warrior Breeze.
 Sundays issue of the Birmingham Age Herald was undoubtedly the best news paper ever produced in Alabama. Let the Advertiser beat 1t if it can.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

Mark Hanna says tell with the honoi of the country when the value or stocKs is at stake.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

This is no time for squabbling over how +o sa,eot candidates. It Is who shall be selected. Only strong, broad men should be sent to the legislature from this county z-,nen who will rank as leaders.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
From the Evergreen Courant.

The Birmingham Age-Herad on last Monday supplied it's many readers with an extra edition to give them the latest de- velopments of the Maine disaster. The Age-Herald is an up-to-date energetic dai- ly and in this one instance proved itself equal to any and all emergencies when it comes to giving the news. sf
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

Joe Wheeler is the only Alabama states man who has yet volunteered for war ser vice. Whenever scrap is proposed sFiqhting Joe" can be found at the front.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
From the Pratt City Independent.

The Age-Herald is undoubtedly doing herself proud. It is unquestionably the best paper in the state, and ranks with the Atlanta Constitution and the Times-Demo- crat. The people of Alobomo should en- courage the spirit that prompts such serv- ice in a substantial way.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

A distinguished but factious barrlster writes q have looked in vain to see if the code took away the right of franchise from those men who believe it is neces- sary to the qualifications of 8 judge in one of our state courts, that he should be- lieve in the free and unlimited coinage of silver, but to my great disappointment cannot find that such men are disfranchis- ed" As these believers in the free coin- age of silver, these unfiinching advocates of the Chicago platform are likely to re- main in control of Alabama politics for many a year yet to come, by a large and wholesome majority there is not the slight est danger of their being disfranchised in any particular. These protectors of the peoples rights will have not only the privi- lege of re-affirming the state and Chicago platforms, but in all probability the fram- ing of the next constitution H Alabama. If they do the great mass of the people men women and children-may rest ass- sured it will be constitution worthy of the best hopes and aspirations of a pro- gressiye citizenship.
 BALL.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
From the Dadeville Hera,d.

Sundays carnival edition of The Age Herald contained 2S pages, giving pro- gramme and illustrations of the mardi gras festivities. It was a magnificent display geographically, and does credit to it's managers.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

The residents of South Highlands should demand the protection or at least one police officer at night.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
From the Tuscumbia Dispatch.

From the Tuscumbia Dispatch.
 The Age-Herald of Birmingham. has at last won a great victory-Dollar gas. That's nothing, brother, we have gas up here that don't cost cent, and we would like to ship you several car loads, freight pre- paid.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
VARIOUS HAPPENI NGS
 xxnuu-~IN ALABAMA
shrove-Tide in Dadeville

We came to the office Monday morning through a binding snow storm; but Tues day was an ideal day.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

An immediately effective gas ordinance is the next move promised on the alder mems checkerboard.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

If Fitzhugh Lee gets back alive he can have the Virginia senatorship or anything else he wants.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
BALL.
Treasury Statement

Washington. Feb. 26.-Today's statement of the condition of the treasury: Available cash balances, 25,Ss4, 2s0; gold reserve. $167, ,476. POI.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

It is Senator Morgan's next move in the warlike situation.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

A fight to a finish on the water question is scheduled for the next council meeting.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
From the Scale Regigter.

From the Scale Register.
 Last Sundays Age-Herald was the finest effort at Journalism ever made In Alabama. The Age-Herald easily leads all Alabama newspapers today. It is metropolitan newspaper. Birmingham is to be eongratu- lated.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27

70, monstrous treachery! Can this be so? That in alliance, amity and oaths, There should be found such false, dissembling guile"
 Hamlet.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
FOR THE HOUsEKEEPER.

County politics. are getting a bit mixed
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
Bose Wright in Custody
From the Elba Clipper.

From the Elba Clipper.
 In July, 1893, Bose Wright kileld Will liam Kaiser. He was indicted for the crime and arrested, but before trial he broke jail. Last June Sheriff Leightner had him ar rested in Albany, Ga., but he was released on habeas corpus proceedings before requi- sition papers were secured. Kaiser's son, Matt, has been travelling around for some time hunting the murderer of his father. At last he located Wright at Apalachicola Fla, and had him arrested. He then se- cured letters from the officers at Apalachi- cola to Sheriff Light Ar, and started at once for Elba, arriving here Tuesday. Sheriff Lightner lost no time in setting about to get requisition papers, and will doubtless have Wright here in time to be tried at the ensuing term of circuit court.
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
Marriage Under Difficulties

d known Henry Ramsey, went to the house of Wesley Hearn, a well known col ored man. who works at the oil mills. Wes was away from home but Ramsey told his wife that Wesley said let him have their horse. She demurred some, but finally let him have it. Proceeding across the river to Northport, the man sold the horse bridle and saddle to William Medin for $6 On this princely sum he concluded to get married and hied him to the home of the Hatfields and induced one of the daugh- ters, Mollie, to whom he had been paying some attention, to have him then and there. They accordingly got married and he took his bride to boarding house near the dept. When Wesley Hearn got home and found out about his horse being gone he began to investigate He went up to Mrs. Hatfield's on Sunday and found the man there. When tackled about the horse Ramsey said it was all right, he would re- turn the horse the next day He alluded to his newly married state, and asked that Wesley not worry him just then. So he went on home. but no horse ever came. so Monday he started out again, but when he came to look for the bridegroom-horse borrower, he had vanished. Neither his mother-in-law nor his bride could tell where he had gone. He hasn't turned up yet Wesley traced his horse however, or rather his wife did recognizing the anil nal in MT. Laycock's possession, the lat ter having purchased him from MT Med lin. A warrant was issued but it was too late The bird had flown and so have Mir Medln's $6 Wesley is not so bad of, ex- cept for the time he lost from work. and the bother, for he has his horse back safe and sound
The age-herald., 1898-02-27
TELEPHONE CALLS.

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Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17

Low Rates to New Orleans, La
Southern Railway.
On account of annual meeting South
ern Educational Association, New
Orleans, La, December 27-3o, 1885, the
Southern Railway will sell tickets to
that point at one fare for the round trip;
tickets on sale December as, 40 and ~,
final limit January 9, 1899.
Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17
TO Rest in Arlington.

On the grassy slopes of picturesque
and historic Arlington the Government
is going to set aside a plot Of ground
for the burial Of many OF the brave boys
in blue who fell in the forefront while
battling under the flag at Santiago, or
died from tropical disease in the white
tented hospitals of Cuba.
The question of selecting a burial
place for the soldier dead in Cuba, which
had been under consideration for several
dsYs at the War Department was settled
Tuesday in favor Of Arlington. Begin
ming in February next, transports will
bring to these shores the remains OF the
soldiers now filling temporary graves on
the island. 1t is approXimated that
there are between 100 and 500 American
soldiers sleeping their last sleep under
those tropical skies. These will be
lnclosed in air tight iron caskets and
brought to some southern port There
the remains claimed for private burial
by relatives and friends will be turned
over to them.
Then it is proposed that the transports
with the unclaimed dead on board shall
steam up the Potomac as far as possible,
from whence the remains will be brought
overland to Arlington.
The plot to be selected for the dead of
the war with Spain will be separate from
the place OF burial of those who gave up
their lives in the War ofthe Rebellion or
during the era OF peace.
1t is also proposed that an imposing
monument SUITABLY inscribed, shall mark
the last resting place Of the dead from
Cuba. and that the white marble head
stones shall give their names end the
regiments in which they fought for hu-
man rights and Cuba libre.
The bodies Of the soldiers buried at
Montauk Point will be reinterred in q
selected plot on Cypress Hill, Brooklyn.
Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17

gathering was noticeable for the domi-
nant spirit OF progress and activity
derived from the individuality OF the
members, the energetic, representative
business men Of the Capital City. There
was no lack of that energy With which
the organization started out several
weeks ago to build up a strong organic
alton of commercial interests, and the
first purpose OF the association, TO oring
the business men oil the District into
more friendly intercourse and closer
social relationship, was effected admir-
ably.
Many OF the enrolled members brought
a business friend to the meeting, with
the result that, when the Board of
Directors were ready to consider appli-
cations for membership. one hundred
new names were submitted and passed
upon and the annual dues OF IS were
collected from each, swelling the fund
for the perpetuation OF the association
and the unifcation of the business
interests of Washington.
William S. Knox, the President ofthe
association, called the meeting to order,
and, after briefly outlining for the benefit
Of the new corners the purposes of the
organization, he referred to a recently
expressed opinion that the Business
Mems Association stood antagonistic to
the Board OF Trade This. President
Knox denied. There was to be no
conflict OF interests, but the Business
Mems Association was to assist the
Board of Trade and work in unity with
its purposes and objects. The paramount
purpose Of the association, said Mr..
Knox, was to make the interests of all
business men of Washington a common
interest.
Conrad H. Syme, the attorney of the
association, was called upon, and in
response be stated that the association
desired to permeate every business in
the District, and to make it possible
for every business man to gravitate at
certain times to one center, where thev
could meet, shake hands, and exchange
ideas to mutual advantage.
Mr., w. S. Mexican, secretary oi the
association, announced that the pro-
posed peace carnival. tc be held in May,
1899, was already an assured success.
Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17
Pure Food Congress.

The local committee in charge OF
arrangements for the reception Of the
National Pure Food Congress, which
convenes in this city January IS, met at
the National Hotel Tuesday afternoon,
Frank Hume presiding. There were
about forty business men present. The
Chairman was directed to appoint COM
mittees to carry out the wishes Of the
organization, and the finance committee
will soon be selected to solicit cOntribu-
tions.
Reports from all sections Of the coun-
try, read by Corresponding Secretary
A. !. Wedderburn, show that greater
interest than ever is being taken in the
movement, and over 600 delegates are
expected to attend. The Secretary
was instructed to urge all business or
ganizations and professions in the
District to use their influence in securing
the attendance Of delegates from their
branches throughout the country
II was decided to abandon the pro-
position to hold pure food exhibit in
connection with the congress, as 1t was
the sense of the meeting that the con-
gress is not for that purpose
A committee, consisting of Prot. Wiley
OF the Agricultural Department; Secre-
tary Wedderburn, and Vice President
Frank Hume, was given d hearing yes
terday morning on behalf of the Broslus
pure food bill, introduced at the last ses'
sion of Congress, The Dill proposes
that all adulterated iood and drugs shall
be so labeled.
Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17
Two CentenaIaI COmmIttees.

Senator Hoar introduced Monday a
resolution directing the President OF the
Senate and Speaker of the House to
appoint a committee Of five members oi
the Senate and House Of Representa-
tives, to prepare and carry out plans for
the preparation OF the celebration ofthe
centennial OF the City of Washington as
Capital of the United States The
President is authorized to appoint a
committee Of five from the country
at large to cooperate with both the
Congressional and local committees.
Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17
Local Rotes.
A,m,nius Lodge Election.

Arminius Lodge, No. rs, F. and A.
M, has elected the following officers;
Moritz Glaeser, w. M; William Berger
SD; Charles Gersdorff, J, D.; H. n.
Gerdes, Secretary; Fl. T. Ries, Treas
urer: Fl. Rotchschild, S. D.; A. Burklin.
Id; Andrew ]. Olin and F. Esckerich,
Stewards; E. Holer, organist, and
Charles Blschoff, Tiler; John Toense,
H. Brandes, and William F. Meyers
proxies to Grand Lodge.
Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17
Important Announcement to Our
Patrons

Important Announcement to Our
Patrons
The Editor OF this paper announces
to his friends and patrons and, particu-
larly, to those engaged IN technical
branches, that he has associated with
him Hon r. C.. DYRENFoRTH, Phi. D.,
late Commissioner of Patents, who, as
a graduate of a German polytechnic
school, was, for many years previously,
an Examiner and Examiner.in'chlef of
the Patent Office, having charge of
various divisions of mechanical and
chemical technology. and is we'll known
in this country and in Europe as an able
and skilful patent lawyer, expert, and
solicitor of great experience.
All matters for examination as to
novelty and patentability, and for the
obtainment Of patents. for opinions on
the scope and validity OF patents, and,
generally, any matter with reference to
patents. trademarks, designs, labels,
prints and copyrights, should be sent to
LOUIS ScHADE, Sentinel Patent Office,
No. so4 E Street, N, w. Washington,
d. c.
Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17
Additional Dining Car Service.
Southern Railway.

Commencing November 23, 1898, din
ing cars were Inaugurated on Southern
Railway United States Fast Mail'
trains, daily, the year round. This com.
pletes dining car service on the double
daily trains OF the Southern Railway to
Florida, Atlanta and points south and
southwest. Attention is called to the
fact that no stop will be made for meals
between Washington and Charlotte,
N G.
Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17
HOLIDAY RATES.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
On account OF the Christmas and New
Year HOLIDAYS the Baltimore and Ohio
R.R. will sell excursion tickets at greatly
reduced rates to and from points on its
line between Baltimore. Pittsburg,
Wheeling, Parkersburg, Strasburg
Junction andintermediate points, go d
going December 23, "a, as and 81, 1893,
and January /, 1899, good to return until
January a. ISoo inclusive.
Magnificent train service in all di
rections. Pullman Sleeping Cars and
Dining Cars.
Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17
SOLID VESIIBULE EXPRESS TRFlRS

IR you feel w9a&
mzaA all worn oHt take
SB9WN'S IRON BITTERS
Washington sentinel., 1898-12-17

Winter Excursion Rates 90 south
ern Resorts via Southern Railway
Beginning November Ist, 1893, winter
excursion tickets to principal Southern
resorts, including Asheville aud Hot
Springs, N. c., and Florida points, will
be on sale via Southern Railway a I'D
connecting lines.
The Southern Railway quickest and
best. Write for maps, schedules and
rates.
L.I BROWN, General Agent,
7oS 18th st. NV, Washington. ID. c.
!. c. HORROR, Passenger Agent
2oI E Baltimore st., Baltimore, Nd.