davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
No Negotiations Pending

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 22-Presdent J. E. Caldwell denies the current report of a pending deal by which the Cumberland Telephone company is to acquire the Southern Telephone company of New Or leans. He says no such negotiations have been or are pending. He has just returned from New York where he says he attempt- ed to place bonds to pay off floating in- debtedness. of the Cumberland company and to extend it's business.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

down. and popular rule should shove it aside. Direct selection of senators at state conventions. if not at primaries. meets the case without involving the intervention of a constitutional amendment. The states are adopting it one after another, and 1t will soon be the rule. instead of the ex- centfon
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
TIE HGE HERALD.
Entered at the postoffice at Birmingham, Ala. as second-class matter.
RESULT OF ADVERTISING.

E, W. BARRETT, Editor Age-HeraId. As an old and experienced advertiser, allow me to express the satisfaction derive from results l receive from a four-inch card placed In The Age-Herald daily and weekly Jan. l, 1898. It has enabled me to largely Increase my business, and place myself before a large and first-class clientele that had not heretofore reached.
 Y.E, HOLLOWAY, M. D. Birmingham. Jan. 22.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

The labor troubles in New England are but the forerunners of similar contests throughout the country, made possible un- der the workings of the infamous Dingley law.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

Instead of using the long-distance tele- phone from Columbus to Cincinnati those Hanna bribe gvers would have saved themselves trouble had they simply sent word
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

While MT. Cleveland lost but a few household goods from the robbery at Gray Gables, he lost his reputation as a demo- crat at the White House, though no one robbed him of it.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

As Joe Manley is to be a candidate for the Maine legislature, it is safe to conclude that he will not be "quitter,' as he was in St. Louis in 1896.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

Those Pike county sheriffs who were are, as a matter of couse, not pleased with the law that created an examiner of public accounts T a
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

Georgias most formidable candidate for the governorship is minus one good eye This will not prevent him from seeing other candidates for the nomination as they come to the front.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

The Pike county sheriff's office seems to nation from the state examiner of public accounts. Disinfectant would not be out of Dlace.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
ROOM TO LET.

Softleigh-Everything I drink goes right to my head.
 Dashleigh--WeH, that's natural. Softleigh--Why is 1t?
 Dashleigh--Plenty of roem at the top, you know.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

If the good war against dishonest coun- ty officials kesps up much longer it may be necessary to begin the erection of more pententiaries in the state in order to ac- colnnodate the increased output of crimi- nalS
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

A strong Immigration of the sheriff's of- flee of Pike county would be a healthful thing for the community.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

Another batch of county sheriffs who don't know how to keep books" have been caught in Pike county.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

If the police department would consult MT. McGuffey more frequently, the road
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

The Birmingham Gas company may soon need the services of the Burglars Syndi- cate to haul off their belongings.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

The Burglars Syndicate will do business on Sunday the same as on other days. Its charter grants it the right to do busi- ness whenever it finds business to do
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

Before the republicans of Alabama open up their campaign it will be well to thor oughly fumigate those applicants who are tramping down the grass in Washington and making the party's name odious about the committee rooms of the senate.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

to 'Memris" would not be so hard to travel
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

It is not thought that Japan showed any great amount of wisdom when it per- mitted the Cramps to build one of it's war vessels. There have been more badly constructed ships turned out of the Cramp shipyard than any similar institution in the world. Instead of being practical shipbuilders, they are politicians. and have for their chief object the robbery of any government that does business with them.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

There seems to be room for a well-regu" lated system of reform among some of those who have held and are now holding the office of sheriff in Pike county S. M. Reevis, the present incumbent, and M. W. Carroll, the last ex-sheriff, appear to have gone upon the principle that it was better to beat the state than it was to turn part of the money collected over to the state treasury. The two men in question have had their offices examined and the result is not at all complimentary to the of ficials. The report is printed in another column which stamps the seal of state au- ness.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

MT. Mckinley says he is sorry MT. Hit ness of it.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

The poor old Birmingham Gas company "only made 5000 last year. So says it's president. But the said president neg lected to mention that this $SO00 was profit clear over and above per cent paid on s900,O00 of bonds and 8 per cent paid on $500 900 of stock, all of which stock and bonds represent an original investment of $12O000 The modern arithmetician would pany above operating expenses as over 30 per cent However, that is neither here nor there The people know gas can be furnished to consumers in Birmingham at a profit to the company for less than dol lar thousand and they will pay more
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

Nobody cares who the stockholders are so long as they get cheap gas.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

The Pittsburg project for cheaper gas is promised to develop very soon.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

Everybody will welcome 50-eent gas for cooking and dollar gas for Illuminating.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

The thing for Mr. Plowman to do is to enjoin the election committee from giving Aldrich the seat.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

Dollar gas it will be within less than thirty days. Watch developments.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

Let it be hoped the Walden case will not become a state issue. Time is short.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

President Dole talks like a man who is going to grab annexation off the first tree he reaches
The age-herald., 1898-01-23


 There are some people in this town who cannot write anything themselves, who ob- ject very seriously to some things others have written. They would like to be cen sors of the press and have nothing said about themselves but of the most compli- mentary nature. When writers want ad- vice as to what they shall write or as to how they shall write it, they seek out men who have the reputation of possessing some intelligence. Complaint has been made that The Age-Herald refused to print a card in reply to something it had printed last week. The Age-Hcrald, I feel sure, never refuses to print communications when written by the men who sign them
 If any man in this city wants communi- cation printed all he has to do is to come in the office, sit down at any of the desks and write it. Then it will be printed just as it is written. If this had been done by the person complaining, it would have been printed on the first page and double-leaded
 The spelling of every word would have been printed just as it was written. Every peroid comma, semi-colon, would have been used as in the original copy. Abso- lute fairness would have been showQ. There are too many men in the world Who are trying to make regulations for themselves at the expense of other mems brains. Too many men have their names signed to ar ticles in newspapers they do not write.
 The appointment as postmaster at Den yer of ex-Senator H. A. w. Tabor again brings that somewhat famous man before
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

in St. Louis In lS96
 A strong Immigration of the sheriff's of flee of Pike county would be a healthful thing for the community.
 
 Another batch of county sheriffs who don't know how to keep books" have been caught in Pike county.
 The Birmingham Gas company may soon need the services of the Burglars Syndi- cate to haul off their belongings.
 MT. Mckinley says he is sorry MT. Hit made the speech, but admits the truthful- ness of it.
 The thing for MT. Plowman to do is to enjoin the election committee from giving Aldrich the seat.
 President Dole talks like a man who is going to grab annexation off the first tree he reaches.
 Let it be hoped the Walden case will not become state issue. Time is short. 
 Dollar gas it will be within less than thirty days. Watch developments.
 The Pittsburg project for cheaper gas is promised to develop very soon.
 Everybody will welcome 50-eent gas for cooking and dollar gas for illuminating.
 Nobody cares who the stockholders are so long as they get cheap gas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-09
TEIR END
rne source OF Inauen1a.

A doctor on the Riviera has lately
suggested an origin for this horrible
pest (inhuenza) which is at least inter
esting. He considers that the outbreak,
which began some ten years ago, was
due to the bursting of the great banks
on the Yang -Kiang. The resulting
floods swept away millions Of people,
and the accumulated filth of centuries
was rolled down the current of the river
to spread in q thick, poisonous scum
around the mouth. When the flood wa
ter retired, the rotting refuse lying ON
the land went up in masses Of fine pow
der that has spread in clouds over the
whole world-clouds that under certain
atmospheric conditions have dropped
fatal germs upon various continents and
spread the disease we call influenza. II
will be remembered that the black death
of the middle ages was preceded by just
such an enormous and desolatinR food
IN China as this last one. Sanitary con-
ditions have improved since, and the re-
sulting disease though bad enough, IL
not so hideous but the possibilities Cd
infection are far greters-SA James
G0HabAa
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-09

4(Oftt tIU ~ SCS UtCOHs UtH tfeOtA.
that through you. said L turning TO-
ward Mr.. Joseph, whereupon he in turn
became discounted.
al do not understand You, he said.
"'Perhaps you will deny coming to
my room last night, said l.
"'I certainly must do so, he replied.
4 have no recollection Of having visit
ed you.
CAT this moment there were cries
from the next room. The maid had
awakened from her swoon.
Stay in here, cried, and / went
to the girl and compelled her TO come
back with me. She was sobbing vio-
iently and crying out hysterically:
! didn't rnean to tell, Joe. could
not help it. could not help it.
Now, then, Mr.. Joseph Milton
said !, you will please explain your re-
lations with this girl, who thus famil-
iarly calls you by your name.
If you think that she is addressing
me, said he, you are vastly mistaken.
do not tolerate such familiarity from
servants
Mop said / with a sheer. Yet
you do not hesitate to kiss your pretty
servants in the dark Railways
"He colored deeply, looked confused
ly at his cousin and dropped his head,
but he made no reply.
Perhaps I can explain, said Miss
Milton. My cousin is very foolish
about pretty maids, but I am sure that
Rose here means Lindley.'
" But, said I, his name is Robert
Lindley.'
"'Robert Joshua Lindley,' replied
Miss Milton, but his fellow servants
called him Joe'
"At this the valet made a move as
though about to leave the room, bat ]
forestalled him.
"'Don't try TO get away, my man.
said !. It viii DO you no good. I have
taken the precaution to telephone to The
police station, and two officers aae wait
ing for you outside
~ do not know what Yo1 mean, hs
replied boldly.
4 mean, sid ], that you haVs
been giving ME Milton cigars steepeC
IA stTamonium. and that you are tbs
scoundsel as the bottom OF this whole
devilish plos
You are crazy. said be. How arr
you going to prove itS'
" Listen, said 1 You stopped m'
from taking cigar from that box yes
terdsy, telling me that hey were you
private property. Later in the night
while I was out Of the room, you tool
the PROBATION to remove ali the cigar
and substitute others, but you did no
know that previously, while you wer
at dinner, ] had appropriated two of th
original lot for purposes of analysis
had myself forgotten the fact, when Nh
Joseph came TO my room last night, an
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-09

fFWRs quito by CzsanUe T1aT1 EHve him
one Of your poisoned cigars to smoke.
discovered my mistake when be be-
came violently delirious and quickly
administered an antidote and got him
to bed IN bis own room. You have heard
him assert that he has no recollection
OF his visit to my room. That is the pc
oullAr property of the drug which has
favored you in this dfabolicAl intrigue
"Tbe fellow had no more to say, and
called In the officers who took him
! away. We afterward convicted him Of
assault with intent TO kill, and he re-
ceived long term sentence The girl
Rose turned states witness and her
confession corrobornted all my suspi-
cions except one, and this brings me
back to the question which you asked,
| and which prompted my narrative of
/ this curious case. ] was mistaken IN
supposing that she had stolen the money
under hypnotic suggestion. She was
simply infatuated with the valet, and il
was be himself who took the money,
| which he gave to her to hide The hyp-
MOTTO trance into which she passed in
my presence was her first experience Of
that kind. She was merely a great
sensitive, made more SO by the hys-
terical condition into which she was
thrown by first meeting Mr.. Joseph in
the hall and mistaking him for the
valet when he kissed her and after.
ward by finding that l had witnessed
that incident and followed her to hel
room. Another fact worth mentioning
is that it was, after all, Mr.. Joseph
infatuation for the study of tozioologs
which led TO the mischief, for it was il
one Of that young gentleman's book
that the valet obtained his knowledge o
the drug may also add that the re
straint between the cousins was due t
the fact that Miss Milton was rathe
fond Of Mr.. Joseph, but was aware o
his clandestine OSCILLATION with th'
mazda
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-09

with which statements to the contrary
continue to be circulated, Presid ent
Mckinley has not even iDsidered is
suing another call for troops, and I'M
less there are some unexpected de-
Velopments he does not expect to have
to consider the matter. he believes
that we have enough men now under
arms to complete the job of thrashing
the Spaniards, which have been so glo-
riously conducted up to date
Alabama ought to be proud eff her
representatives in the Z. s. Senate.
Senators Morgan and Pettus are demo
Gratis, but not the obstructive kind.
They are Americans first of all, and as
such they have been strongly support
ing the administration in its conduct
of the war; also in it's efforts to bring
about the annexation of Hawaii. In
an able speech in favor of annexation,
Senator Pettus replied to the charge
that annexation would cause Us to
build large navy by saying: Il hope
to God it will. will welcome the day
when our navy will be so powerful that
no nation of the world will ever dare
to offer US an insult"
AFTER THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Interest in the war has not made
Government Printing Office under the
civil service rules cease their efforts 50
prevent action by the President that
will take the Office out of the control
of the civil service commission. The
civil service commission, which desires
to hold on to the office, has submitted
q plan for the apportionment of the
employees OF the office among the
several states and territories, and
prominent men are trying to influence
the President to let the office remain
under civil service rule. AS soon as he
can find time. President Mckinley will
take up this matter and settle it. 1t is
still generally believed in Washington
that it is to be put outside of the civil
service.
THE QUESTION or STAMPS.
The stamp section of the War Reve-
nue. law has not been as troublesome
to put into effect as many had predict
ed. So far as Washington is concern
ed, the new law, which went into effect
on the LIST Of the present month, has
made more amusement than real
trouble. The paying tellers of banks
were surprised at the large number Of
their depositors who didn't know that
q revenue stamp had to be attached &c
their checks. but they didn't cash any
checks until the required stamp had
bet n suck on. About every other per.
son who filed a telegram registered 8
kick when informed that it would moi
be accepted until stamped, and wanted
to know why. the telegram company
couldn't stand this tax Some dealers
are trying to profit largely by the STAMP
tax by adding five or ten cents to th'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-09

has been before the people six differ
emit times for reelection, such was his
popularity that only twice have there
been opposing candidates Even then
he WAS elected by overwhelming ma
jorities-receiving the votes of all par
ties and both races.
He has been identified and prominent
~ connected with every phase of the
Order in the state OF Virginia. He
served three years as Director of the
District Lodge, No. 10, of Virginia, and
is serving at present his eighth year
as District Grand Master. This is the
largest and among the best organized
District Grand Lodges in America
During his ad administration as Master
the Order in the State has been pros
porous. The number of lodges has
increased from l49 to 200; the mem
bership from $500 to TIA; value of
property from $50, 446 to $IO0,O7O.
At the organization of the District
Grand Household of Virginia, which
was held in Richmond, June Sth,
1897, he was elected Worthy District
Most Noble Governor. But his useful
ness and labors have not been limited
to the state of Virginia, but have reach
ed out TO every part of the Order in
America.
At the Is. M y. or 1882, he was elect
ed TO the distinguished position of
Grand Director, member of the s. @. of
M, and reelected at the B. M. @. of
1894, serving for period of four years.
In religion, he is q staunch Baptist
He is not however q narrow-minded
and bigotted sectarian bat broad and
liberal in his thoughts according q Just
respect to the religious opinions Of all.
In April, 1885, he Joined the Mount
Zion Baptist Church of Arlington of
which the Rev. Joseph Matthews was
pastor. He has taken an active inter-
est ever since in the church, being q
faithful and consistent member and
one OF its most faithful workers.
he was early made chairman of the
Board of Trustees This was followed
in very short time by his election as 6
member OF the Board OF Deacons
which position he has held ever since
From early boyhood he has been {
strict attendant of the Sabbath School
Soon after Joining the church, he wal
m de superintendent, which spositiCE
he still fills.
/ Mr.. Holmes has shown rare ability il
his rulings and surprised judgement il
making friends.
He is q leader OF rare power and TIT
Odd Fellows need to be congratulated
upon their wisdom in having such
man at the head Of the organization.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-09
Poplar Springs Park.
THESE BEAUTIFUL PLEAS
URE GROUNDS

Are now Open to the Public for en-
gagements. Being situated only ten
miles east of Richmond on the @. & o.
Railway. makes these grounds the
most convenient for all purposes of
Unexcelled Pure Spring Water in
abundance.
Beautiful Shady Park filed with
seats.
Large stream of nevsc ceasing water
Swings under shady trees.
Large roomy Pavilion 20x6O feet.
Train service unquestionably fine.
For fnrtherinformation apply to
A. s. SINGLETON, Manager.
je11-3mo. 1926 +. Franklin ST.. Citv
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-09
WACHINGTON'LETTER
A Satisfactory Fourth.
THE VALIANT DEAD.
The War Tax--Fighting
Against Annexation.
THE COMBINATION OF THE POWERS
No One Disturbed.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, July 4, 1898.

(From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, July 4, 1898.
President Mckinley probably, all
things considered, never passed a more
satisfactory Fourth of July than this
one. Gen. Shafter has justified ali the
confidence reposed in him by winning
q series of glorious victories at Santa
go, victories in which Admiral Samp-
son and his gallant sailors won new
honors for the American navy, and
which add no little to the respect felt
by the world for the fighting qualities
of Americans. There is only one draw
back to the general rejoicing and that
is the large number of killed and
wounded en- our side The victories
have been glorious, but they have also
been bloody. But such is war The
peans OF victory are with rare excep-
tions, such as the victory OF Dewey In
Manila Bay, always imingled with
mourning cries fer the gallant dea
aud sympathetic tears for the brave
men wounded. Skaters victories
were won by assault upon an enemy
strongly fortified, and could not have
been otherwise than bloody.
WILL NOT CALL FOR TROOPS.
Notwithstanding the persistency
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-09

SIMPLE. direct nF7,5Eass. w-@1oJS at
tempt at palliation. Then. toe. her sud-
denly submissive Quiescence immediate
" following my command TO abandon
her hysteria aroused a suspicion OF the
truth. and asked:
Are you asleep?'
i am asleep, she echoed
Here at last was the truth. The girl
was a sensitive and had submitted to
my command by passing into state Of
hypnosis. jumped TO the conclusion at
once that whether or not Mr.. Milton was
a kleptomaniao some other person had
purloined the $40. 900, and this girl had
been the instrument in his hands He
had hypnotized her and used her as his
catspaw to pull the coveted chestnuts
from the FIRE, believing that the malady
of Mr.. Milton would serve as a shield
TO his own crime. The recovery of the
money and the proof of my theory seem
cd easy. Any suggestion or command
made to her now would be obeyed when
she awoke. l therefore addressed her
once more. and the following oolloquy
ennued:
"'Are you still asleepY
O. i am still asleep
You will obey my willf'
Z" i will obey.
"'You know where the stolen money
Isl?
"'I know where it is.
every good. Tomorrow, at 10 pre-.
oisely, you will return it to the drawer
from which it was taken
81 will return it,
Good. Do not disobey me. Now
sleep for five minutes, then awaken an6
forget that you have slept or that 1 have
been here
I will awaken and forget.
"Thus, you see, she was good autom
atom, yielding readily TO suggestion
and had no doubt that she would re
store the money in the morning, obedi
ent TO an impulse which she would no
herself understand, but which woul'
prove irresistible. 1 allowed her to drol
into a restfuI position on the bed and s.
left her.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-09
A PROMINENT VIRGINlAN.
Mr.. Holmes Career.

Mr.. H. l. Holmes. ex-Grand Direc-
tor of the G. U O. o. + Of America
was born July 3 1855, 10 King and
Queen Co.. Va, of slave parents. In
June 1884 he, his mo- her, brother and
sister, together with large number of
other slaves succeeded in escaping with
the Union Army to Washington
d. o, where they were placed on Ans
lostan Island lin the Potomac, OPP
poslte the city
10 the early part of 1855, he returned
TO Arlington Heights, Vs.. where he
has remained ever since. Here he at
tended the public and private schools
for a limited number of terms, when
he determined TO take q course in
Howard University, Washington. d.
@.
At the age OF twenty-one in 1879 he
WAS elected to the high and very i'm
portant position of commissioners OF
the Revenue for the county. This po-
sition The has held for twenty-oDe
consecutive years, Notwithstanding he