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The age-herald., 1898-01-02
SOME CONDOLENCES.

From the London Standard.
 That eoincidences should dog the steps of the great is perhaps not very remark able, considering how bright light beats upon them but in some instances the CO., incidence Is not little remarkable. IL has been pointed out ere this that the let ter M dogged the Napoleon family through out their career, and one has only to look back at the events that have happened in that family to see how true the assertion is. The Great Napoleon's first battle was Montenotte, his last Mont St. Jean; Mar engo was his first great victory, Moscow was the beginning of the end. Twenty-six of his generals had names beginning with M and his marshals included Massena, Mortfer, Marmont, Macdonald, Murat, and Moucey. Maitland took him prisoner and Montholon and Marchand accompanied him to exile.
 With regard to the third Napoleon, his career fairly bristles with Ms. Moreith de Montelimar was his tutor; he married the Countess of Montijo; Malakcff Mont ebello, Magenta, Marignan, Milan and Mantua mark several of the military epi- sodes of his reign, when MacMahon was chief amongst his marshals; and finally, the Moselle, Metz and MoltlSe loom largely in his debacle. It has also been pointed out that if we add the figures that form the date of Nanoleon TIT s marriaee to that year, the result is 1870 (the year of Se- dan), l. t., l-o-o-o-Ie0-loiU; again, IL add liie llSU UreS Ol lHS year or nlS DlrIn 10 the same year, the result is the same, i. e., 1-S-0-S--1S53-1S70 moreover, as the empress was born in 1926 the same result can be obtained in yet another manner, i. e., l. S-2-6-1S53-1S70.
 Her majesty's favorite figure is said to be the figure g; she and the Prince Consort were both born in the year 1879, sne was nineteen when she ascended the throne, and the ninth sovereign in succession after the revolution of 16SS The Prince of Wales was born on the 9th of November and the Princess at the time of her mar riage was nineteen, The same figure ap- pears to haunt Kaiser Wilhelm, who was born in 1S59 entered the army in 1869, and completed his university career in 1S79 He IS also the ninth king of Prussia, and the date of his birth and marriage, Jan. 27 and Feb. 27 both make nine if the figures and are added together.
 The square root of 9 Is g. which Is said to be the figure that cl!ngs most closely to Bismarck. Richard Wagner (thirteen let ters) was born in 1913 Q-S-1-3--13), and died on Feb. 1S. 1883. having composed 13 works. "Tannhauser," completed on April B, 1S45, was first performed March 13, 1861. Wagner left Bayreuth on Sept. 13, 1861, which may be written 13-9-'61 and 1-3-9-13. with regard to the figure 13, it is somewhat strange that on the United States quarter ters in the scroll which the eagle holds in it's claws, 13 feathers comprising the eagles wing, and the same number forming it's tail; there are also 13 parallel lines and E horizontal stripes B arrow heads, and 13 letters in the words "quarter dollar'- no wonder that silverites enjoyed defeat at the last election,
The age-herald., 1898-01-02

osity, however penetrated one chink of his miserable soul-he loved his dog, and while denying himself bread he allowed his dog a pint of milk daily, with other delicacies. Mir. Dancers delight in life was to visit the holes where his wealth was kept and count 1t.
 In his 18th year Dancer became violently ill., but refused to see a physician. Again Lady Temple played the good fairy at tho and was generously rewarded by his im- mense fortune, which he left to her.
 It would not be a difficult task to show the influence of avarice upon nations; the evils of society, the corruptions of religion and the tragedies of war have often been instigated and supported by this base pas- sion.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02

and Trust company; and that, within the past week, almost hundred new accounts have been added.
 The principal feature in the Savings de- partment' is the use of small banks for the purpose of accommodating and saving. the keys of these small banks remaining at the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust compa- ny's, so that the depostors have to take them there in order to have them opened There are a great many families in Bir- mingham who have several of these banks in use, and the amount of accumulation that goes on with them is marvellous.
 The growth of the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company during the past three years has been second to no bank in the state, its business during that time having increased nearly 300 per cent. Much of It's success is due to the individual efforts of MT Gray, and he has reason to be proud of its steady growth, and of it's wonderful nonularitY.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
A SOUTHERN WAR EPISODE
How Union Officer Aided a Distinguished Family in Distress. eg

From the New York Sun.
 This incident of the civil war occurred at Huntsville, Ala, after Gen. Crook had taken possession of the town in November lfs3. The scene was a homestead whose owners had fled before the advancing union troops, leaving behind them, among other property. score of slaves. The union officer placed in charge of the town in stalled himself in this homestead and hired one of the former slaves, an old and very important woman to look after his com fort. To him she came one day looking more than usually important.
 "Massa Kurnel. dah's a lady in de yahd what wants to see you,'' she said.
 Ask her to walk in.'' replied the colonel.
 "i did, massa, but she say 'scuse her, she only want to speak a word at de gate"
 'Who is she?"
 "she Mrs. Governor Clay, de biggest lady in de town.'
 The lady was the wife of former gov- ernor, the mother of a former United States senator and member of one of the most distinguished families in Alabama. She was waiting at the gate because she would not enter the house while union officer occupied it and blue uniformed guard was pacing in front of it. Learn ing that she was aged, the officer went to the lawn, and there met a very small dig- .
 My reason for disturbing you, sir, is this: Some of your soldiers are tearing down the fence around our garden and carrying away the boards. This leaves our home exposed to intrusions of all kinds and subjects us to great annoyance. I de- sire to ask that the destruction be stopped and further annoyance of the kind be pre- vented"
 Madame. the destruction of private property is in violation of orders. and I will see that your fence is replaced"
 Thank you. Good evening"
 Good evening. madame Allow me-" and stepping forward the officer held open the gate while the lady passed through and disappeared in the gloaming.
 The fence was repaired; a few days went by with the ordinary routine of military duty and then the dark mistress of the household again announced that ''De lady wanted to see de kurnel in de yard" As soon as the officer made his appearance Mrs. Clay began:
 "sir my last servants. enticed, believe,
The age-herald., 1898-01-02

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The age-herald., 1898-01-02
A BIG SALE
Of Birmingham Real Estate Made by Messrs. W. B. leedy & Co.,

As natural consequence the prevalence of smallpox in this city, the appearance of yellow fever in the southern part of this state and the rigid quarantine, business in- terests suffered in all lines, and particularly in real estate. During the time named the real estate market was not active, and the sales have been insignifieant; but it has been predicted that this year will show a good trade in all lines. It falls to tho lot of Messrs. w. B. Leedy &. Co.,, real estate agents of this city, to open the new year with very large real estate transaction. On yesterday they sold to the Birmingham Dry Goods Co.,. of this city. the store they now occupy on the northwest corner of
The age-herald., 1898-01-02

Tho Rosalinds of Ada Rehan and Julia Marlowe will reappear simultaneously this week in New York, beginning tomorrow night With the sway that Ada Rehan has yielded over metropolitan audiences Tor a period of ten years, as far as her portrayal of Rosalind is concerned, she probably has no fear that the youthful impersonation of Julia Marlowe will for a moment awaken any degree of enthusiasm. Ada Rehan's Rosalind is accepted very gen. erally in this country as well as England as the representative Rosalind of the stage. She is regarded as the most faith full exponent of Shakespearean heroines. from the radiant Beatrice down to her Katherine which really is the greatest Katherine of this generation. There are some people so given over to Ada Rehan that everything she does is accepted as perfect. Her Beatrice is more imperious and effective than Ellen Terry's ever could be- Ellen Terry always subordinates her self to Henry Irving. Ada Rehan subordi- mates herself to no one. Her regalness of bearing stands out conspicuously in all of her presentations. She stands today the central figure in a series of Shakespearean revivals that probably will not Se surpass- ed in the new century.
 But her day is passing. With all her years of brilliant endeavor she cannot give to the stage today Shakespeares Rosalind. Her fame in the future will depend on her selection of roles. She learned this les son a season or two ago. In '"rhe Two Escutcheons" that was presented for met ropoitan favor she essayed a youthful role that almost lost the season for her. It was then that MT. Daily put forth the Countess Guchi," and in that role she again swept everything before her. She is still an accomplished leader. With her imperiousness, her enthusiasm, her knowl- edge of art in all it's phases, her intelligent speaking of the intricate language of Shakespeare, it is superfluous to say that she is the most prominent of all the Eng fish speaking actresses of today. It is no longer a question of position or genius. It is matter of taste in the selection of roles that will not place her in sharp com- parison with more youthful stars.
 It has been several years since Julia Marlowe gave the New Workers her de- lightful portrayal of Rosalind To some she then hardly fulfilled the ideal of the character. It lacked the dignity that Ada Rehan blends with tenderness and sympa- thy. There were others to whom her Rosa lind was not thing to be forgotten. She had all the grace of Shakespeares hero ine and lent herself to Arcadian moods with all the abandon that one associates with Rosalind. With improvement in art, her portrayal is a conscientious and intel Hgont one, avoiding that pitfall for Rosa finds, deliberate hoydenshness. Critics
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
A G0UD W0nK.
What Is Being Done in Money Saving
 Way

During the past three years nobody in Birmingham has been doing better work in the way of educating people to the habit of economy ano saving than MT. Henry B. Gray, president of the Peoples Saving Bank and Trust company.
 MT. Gray informs an Age-Herald man that during the above period more than two thousand savings accounts have been opened up with the Peoples Savings Bank
The age-herald., 1898-01-02

Nineteenth street and Morris avenue for $17500; the property belonging to the well known banking house of the Messrs. Steiner Bros., of this city. Messrs. w. B. Leedy & Go. are to be congratulated on such an suspicious opening of the new year.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
To tho Unemployed.

If you are unemployed and want posi- ton you may advertise for one in The Age- Herald free during the entire week. The Age-Herald wants every one who desires work this year to have it.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02

The Age-Herald will publish an adver- tisement for any one seeking any sort of employment free of charge in its Want" - column one or more times. Those who are in need of situation or work of any kind are cheerfully invited to avail themselves of this offer.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02
may vary upon it's faults or it's merits, but they can only agree as to its intelligence and distinction.

There is no role that has shown so well Julia Marowes mastery of art Her DOT trayal of Juliet has all the tenderness of Shakespeare's heroine, but not the fervor. It Is charming Juliet, but hardly pas- sionate one. As Viola, in Twelfth Night" she has a role that is lacking in romantic possibilities, and gives her no opportunity for character work. In the role of Kate Hardcastle in Goldsmith's comedy, she is far too dainty and winsome for so effusive personation.' But no sweeter Rosalind has ever found place upon the stage than the Rosalind of Miss Marlowe She plays the part with such exquisite delicacy that she has almost given it the permanence of a classic. Like the memory of Adelaide
 Neilson's Rosalind that is handed down
 through a generation like medallion per fectly executed, so will this other Rosa lind live illuminated with the personality
 of Julia Marlowe.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02

SS0S U OSesSS@0SSS SS SS SG1 SOS SSG S0 Ss
 by persons connected with your army, left
 me today, and my condition is most dis
 tressing. My husband is ill-unable to
 leave his bed, and am left entirely alone in mid-winter.' You cannot realize the ter
 rible situation in which I am placed and 1t Is humiiating to have to annoy you with a purely personal complaint. Will you send my servants back to me?" P.
 "Madame,'' replied the officer, "I do not
 claim to have any control over the negroes
 as long as they are orderly and peaceable,
 but will 7endeayor to persuade your ser
 wants tor return. They certainly will re-
 ceive no encouragement from the army
 to leave their homes. and they will not be
 permitted to accompany it when it moves
 from here."
 Again the gate was held open, salutations
 murmured and the lady faded away.
 The absconding servants-a man and his
 wife--Were easily found among the throne
 that without a thought of tomorrow were
 tasting the first fruits of freedom. The
 man had been his owners personal attend ant, and his wife her mistress maid, but
 the changed times had driven away all
 the other household slaves, and these two had. from necessity, been compelled to per- form more and more labors until they had become discontented and abandoned their home. They were easily persuaded to re- turn when told that they could not accom- pany. the army on its departure.
 | brief interval and then the old ser want interrupted her elaborate preparation of supper one day to announce that de lady was in de yahd agin."
 She was waited upon promptly, for her age feebleness and her misfortunes all ap- pealed to the sympathy of the union off, cer. She was evidently distressed to an unusual degree and spoke with some em- barrassment
 "I need not tell you, sir.'' she said. "how this war has brought suffering and misery to the women and children of the south, for you and others in your army must ob- serve our condition. We are unable even when we have money. to buy the necessa- ries of life, and many of us are. left en- tirelv without help of any kind, because all the men of our families are away. As have said before am left almost alone with a bed-ridden husband. my sons all being in the service of the confederacy. You will excuse me if tell you that until | the present winter, never put on my own stockings or shoes. but now I am com pelled to be a servant, nurse, everything l The favor wish to ask of you is this, and 1 God knows how reluctantly ask it! My | shoes are worn through. Could you take 1 buggy we have--it Is all we have to offer -and in return procure me a pair of shoes and a little whisky with which to bathe my husbands rheumatic limbs? This is the only thing that gives him relief. and am
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Married Twenty.f five Years.

About - friends of Mr. and Mrs
Colby Getchell of Leighton street de
cended upon their home Tuesday even
ing, and acquainted them with the in
formation that the had been married
p years Deputy Sheriff Getchen had
been called to Augusta by the Sherlf
that afternoon. and did not arrive home
until O'Clock, so that when he arrived
at his home he found it overlooking
with neghbors and friends.
10 say that Mr.. Getchell was not sur
prised and thoroughly so would be
telling it not as it is. but he would not
admit that he was the least surprised
He gave all to understand that he knew
all the time that he had been married
% years and that he knew they We're
coming, but he took it back when he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

PORTLAND-April y, ar. sim Man
haitian Bennett. New York.
Cid. sim Californian. Moore, Liver
pool; Carlisle City, Esther. Hamburg
schs VIM II Clifford, Harding. coal port !:
Fanny Brown, Lamson, Kennehec and
Philadelphia: Congo tB), kennon,
Halifax; Ernest Dacosta. CANNON, st
Pierre, MID.
Sid, Sims Nutfield, Mcdonald, Ham
burg. Vancouver, Jones, Liverpool:
Iona, Cummings, Newcastle. Eng; schs
Sullivan, SaWin, and r I Leaning,
kennehcc and Philadelphia
CAMDEN-April p, ar, sch Edna j
Morse. Deer Isle.
Sid sch Ripley, Banks, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

G. f. Reed has engaged for the pre-
sent, the rooms on the lower floor of
the Coliseum and will there carry on
his business, and \. W. Cunningham
Will occupy the store next below his
present wet quarters. A. NJ Spear, who
has charge of the Watt estate could
not say a the present time what move
ment would be made towards repairs
or reconstruction. Frederick Danfort h
who has charge of the Robinson Reed
estate has just returned from 4 bust
ness trim and could not say ANYTHING
in regard to that property. The add
justers We're busy all day adjusting the
losses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

buildings cannot be cut outside OF the
state. A glimmer of hope appeared a
few weeks since, in what was known as
Assembly bill, 1909. which was intro
duced into the New York Assembly rs
an amendment to the Tobin law. we
are sorry to state that the bill was
squelched by an aggressive opposition
Had it become n law all the municipal
buildings thereafter erected of granite
could have been constructed of stone
cut outside of the state Of New YORK
1t would have meant that all of the
Hall of Records building could be cut
in HalloWell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Officers on a Raid.

City Marshal Call and Officers Wood
bury and Simpson started out to raid
several places in the city yesterda V
afternoon, where liquor is supposed to
lie sold. They first visited the place of
Joseph Coron on Water street. in the
old Gardiner building but found moth
ing. Then they went to the shop of
PhilliOS Maheu. who was arrested the
other day for selling liquor. Here they
found nothing. Then they went to the
place of Henry Barney on Lockwood
street but they failed to find any liquor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North. East
South and West.

The Berlin Falls Fibre Co.'S. property
at Berlin, \. H.. was sold at foreclosure
sale, Wednesday, to Elias Thomas Of
Portland. Me. for $4,000
1t has developed that the death OF
Lemuel r. Terry, cashier of the Me
chanics National Bank of New Bedford,
Mass, on Saturday night. was due to
suicide and the statement is made by
President w. w. CraDo that there has
been wrong doing on the part of the
cashier although the bank itself has
ample funds to meet all its obligations
and its capital is unimpaired. IFnon-
cial reports have placed the amount Of
the defalcation as high as $120 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Tho Maine Letter Carriers AssoCia-
ton VIII! hold its annual convention. to-
day. ut Bath, with Il banquet rendered
hy the Path carriers in the evening at
Conant's.
\ canoe carrying Mrs. Bartlett Spencer.
her son Royal Durham Spencer. ana q
boy named orrin Richardson. an Of Ar
gylr, while trying to land near the depot
at olumon, Tuesday, WAS oapsized inst
above the bridge leading To III liam island.
Mrs. Spencer was caught in the swift cur
rent and drowned. lut the boyA got
ashore.
The entire community at Mapleton was
shocked. Monday, by a telephone message
to Nathan Luce informing him of the
death of his only son, who WAS at work
on w. a. Ninul'S drive. ON sunday morn
ing. the crew was rolling in logs and he.
being brave. went tn the front ANA as HI.
stood there the brow Of logs started and
he fell and they passed over his body UNI
til he was completely buried. Ills friends
who watched The terrible accident, rolled
away the logs until they founl him
crushed. Aonzo Luce was a young man
about y years of age ana highly esteemed,
temperate and honorable. AMI his pa
rents and sisters have the sympathy Of
all in this hour Of grief. Ills remains ar
rived in town. Monday evening.
The ppnp does his private writing wifi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

The funeral services Of Miss Frances
Graves were held. Tuesday afternoon,
from her late home on Main street. Rev.
M. ~ Reed of the Baptist church, Of
floating. The floral offerings from
relatives and friends were numerous
and beautiful. Appropriate musical
selections were rendered by the Ladies'
Quartet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Henry Hunt. G. f. Colby, G. r Hol-
brook and w. w. Kelley went To Wa
terville, Wednesday, to attend the
meeting of the Grand Council of Ameri-
can Mechanics, delegates from General
Grant Council of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Work of unloading the hard pine
from the schooner was begun, yester-
day morning, and a large number
watched the working of the crane
which has been a great mystery ever
since it was commenced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Dingley & Decker would not have
been the only losers had the late fire
wiped out their store. The city could
i'll afford to loose such an extensive
business from it's midst even temper
1rilv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

the auspices Of Hamilton Lodge. y. Of
H., Will be held in Memorial hall, this
evening, and the three act farce en-
titled THAT Box Of Cigarettes will be
presented by local talent A social
dance will follow the stage entertain
ment ana ice cream and candy will be
on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Fast Day services will be held at the
Free Baptist restry, this evening, The
Future Of America" will he the theme
and will he discussed by Revs. Plant.
Quimby, Ringold Barber. Lewis and
GEORGE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

The ladies of the Universalist Society
held another of their well-knoWn sup
pers. last evening, and the many pre-
sent enjoyed it very much, a straw
berry supper VIII be held III about two
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Augusta and Hallowell will visit the
Gardiner lodge, this evening. and the
HalloWe1l degree team will eXempify
the work. Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

1t is expected that A. l.. Goodwin L.
c. Church, NJ G. and b. S. Niles. will
represent the Lever" of the High
school at the semi-annual meeting OF
the Maine Amateur Press Association,
to be held in FoXcroft, Friday and Sat
urday of this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

In regard to all men who We're ar
rested here, and who would not give
their residence, being credited with re-
siding at Waterville as a Watervillt,
correspondent claims, City Marshal
Drake says; Well, we never bother
with small and unimportant back
towns and cities"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

we hope to see before many years.
or perchance months. an amendment to
the so called 'Tobin law" New York.
when VIII exempt paving blocks.
crushed stone and granite from TIE
operation of that law At the present
time granite for state of municipal