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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
The South Dakota Plan.

Direct legislation by the people has long
pie of South Dakota at the November cleo
tion adopted the plan, putting it in their
state constitution. 1t provides that when
ever per cent. or more of the registered
voters demand any legislative act, the leg
islature must at the next general state cleo
ton submit the matter to the people. This
is known in politics as the initiative and
referendum. Then 1t provides that if per
cent or more of the voters object to a bill
which the legislature has adopted, the hill
cannot go into effect until It has been sub
mitted to the people, and the verdict of
the people determines its fate
There may be weaknesses IN the South
Dakota plan; the bosses and the dema-
gogues may be able to turn it to advantage;
but as general rule in American practice
government becomes. The people are now
known to be the safest depository of power
Under the South Dakota plan class and
franchise-grabbing bills cannot be fragrant
ly bad. wholesome respect for the popu-
lar judgment forbids. The workings of the
plan in the state of South Dakota will be
closely watched. The people may like its
operation, and extend it. Switzerland has
no intention of returning wholly to indirect
legislation
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
GOWNS OF PHILTpPlNE BRIDES

From the Chicago Record.
There is a cloth here which Is manufac-
turned of pineapple fiber, and is called
pinas cloth. The texture is as delicate as
a spiders web, and in the hands of the
women is fashioned into the most wonder
full designs. l have seen small handker-
chiefs which cost 500 apiece, and lace
sleeves which run as high as $500 apiece.
When Philippine lady of the better class
gets married she sometimes wears as her
wedding dress costume of native manu-
facture that reaches in value up into four
figures. 1t takes months to make hand
kerchief or a sleeve or a neckerchief, 50
microscopic and delicate is the fabric. Con-
sidering the costliness of the finer kind OF
native needlework,it is hardly probable that
the soldiers will take home many trunk
fulS for exhibition purposes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
December Weather.

The governments weather records at the
Montgomery station cover twenty-six
years. The weather at Montgomery may
be said to be the average weather of the
state-a little warmer than the weather
of Birmingham or Huntsville, and a little
colder than that of Mobile or Eufaula.
The normal temperature of the state in
December is, therefore, so degrees. The
warmest December in the period named
was that Of 1889, when the average tenn
perature was 50 degrees, and the coolest
December was that of 1876, the average
record being Al degrees. In 1889 the De-
cember temperature of an entire day was
70 degrees. This is the record day OF
warmth. The coolest December day 90
CURED In 1880, when the average tempera-
ture Of the day was s degrees. December
30. 1880. was the coolest day in the twenty
six years. as December Is, 1889, was the
warmest.
The average rainfall Of December Is
l67 inches, but the variations are consider
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

able. In December. 1881. the rainfall rose
to SO inches: in December. 1889, 1t fell to
forty-nine one-hundredths of an inch. On
December and 6. 1885, eleven inches of
snow fell in Montgomery.
The average number of clear days in De-
cember is 10; of partly cloudy days, 10; OF
cloudy days, II. The prevailing winds are
from the northwest, and they came bowling
along on December %, 1876, at the rate of
thirty-six miles an hour. But that was an
exceptional and reeord-breaking day. The
winds of December may be bleak, but they
are rarely violent.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

and the shipments were so large as serious
~ to alarm the big financiers. Mr.. Nor
gan had a consultation with him and sug-
gested that he stop. He refused. saying
that as long as there was dollar to be
made that way he would continue to ship.
Our great finaneier then withdrew on his
dignity, refusing to take further personal
notice of Seilken. but he sent emissaries to
the latter in the hope of accomplishing his
purpose. To one of these Seilken sold $780,
900 in gold at a handsome profit, and asked,
How much more?" These go-betweens,
all men of high standing, rich and power
geese"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
GROWING IN ATTRACrIvENEss
From the Selma Journal.

From the Selma journal.
The Age-Herald is constantly growing in
attractiveness. Its news service Is first
class, and its editorial columns are models
of good style and clear-cut ideas. A re-
cent addition to it's attractions is the pub
lcation of excellent and well executed like
nesses of members of the legislature. We
note in its last issue good picture of Hor-
ace Hood, of the Montgomery Journal, and
one of the representatives of Montgomery
county. The picture gives Horace the dig
nified expression that wei becomes solon.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
SPORES FROM TIE HUB
From the Boston Journal.

From the Boston journal.
Our fussy little "anti-imperialistic" COM
mittee is getting knocked on the head from
both sides over in New York City. For the
republicans, the New York Tribune cruelty
insinuates that the committees pronuneia-
mento smacks of Tooley street, and for the
democrats and mugwumps the New York
Times ironically remarks: I'VE do not think
the Boston anti-imperialist party will have
much success or influence in the country.
1t has made bad start by starting in
Boston," AS we have said. the proper place
for the circulation of "anti-imperialistic''
petitions is Madrid.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
THE THIRD ALABAMA

From the Admission Index.
The Third Alabama, the colored regiment,
is under much better discipline than many
reports indicate. In fact, the manner IN
which the officers control these negroes Is
remarkable. No matter how drunk or ex-
cited they may be when in the city,
white officer of their regiment can order
them to fall in line and march to camp and
they obey Immediately. This has been
demonstrated on several occasions since
they have been In Admission.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

From the British Medical Journal.
White bread is, weight for weight more
nutritious than brown. 1t thus would ap-
pear that the preference given by operat yes
in large towns to white bread has to GER
tain extent a sound physiological basis. In
the case of people with irritable intestines
white bread is to be preferred to brown.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
IN THE WORLD NOW

From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
We are in the great worlds conflict, and
we will be found capable of taking care
of ourselves. The craftsmanship of the
country has no longer to deal with the
abstract problem of annexation. How best
to govern our new possessions should en-
gage public thought. We must quit the
orzing and manfuly take up and deal with
the practical questions of international life
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
rIoRGAN's GEESE

Victor Smith in the New York Press
In Wall stree we have bulls, bears.
lambs, dead ducks. and a few other beasts
and birds of the field, but who knows any
thing about Morgans geesef They came to
be so designated when Herman seilken,
representing w. II. Crossman Brother.
was heavy shipper Of gold. His firms
profits amounted to about 81 800 on 81 900, 900,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
GREATER nIRMINGnAM

From the Collinsville Clipper.
Greater Birmingham is the leading topic
in the Magic City. A good pull is being
made to extend the city limits so as to take
in all the suburbs and thereby make a
greater city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
ANNEXATION Is A FACT

From the Mobile Register.
Debate upon the question of taking the
islands will now cease to be profitable in
this country That question is as good as
settled. The one remaining is, what sort of
government will be provided for our new
possessions, and that is minor question.
The country is now launched fully into the
tide of imperialism. However we may re-
greet it, we must face the situation and en-
deavor to make the best of it.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
MR. AppIcKs AND zoLA

From the Baltimore Herald.
Mr.. Addicks is having as much trouble
10 get into the United States senate as at
tended the efforts of Zola to have himself
elected. a member of the French academy
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

The European concert knows what nations
to climb onto and what to let alone. Uncle
Sam and Mr. Bull, arm in arm, were found
to be pair that no nation cared to tackle.
Lven William Of Germany was prudent.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

The anti-inperialist league from Boston
has the always ready Bostonian assurance,
but it will scarcely ask congress to give
the Philippines back to Spain, or to some
other nation.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

Mr.. Carnegie can return to Scotland. Mr..
Schurz to Germany and Mr.. Godl1in to Eng
land. but the professional pair, Van Holtz
and Norton, will have to accept the situ-
tied to the soil.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

Quays indictments will not lessen his
strength and popularity in republican cir
Giles, but if the indictments fell, it is diff
enthusiastically. In six months time all
places at one time
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
He DESERVED A BETTER FATE


Robert Warnock deserved a better fate
than death at the hands of negro desper-
ado. He was prominent citizen of Biz
mngham, and was well known all over AL
ALBANIA.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

The members of the peace commission are
not enjoying life in Paris. They are shad-
owed day and night by detectives, and their
little slips are duly recorded.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

The New York Americans are digging
themselves out of snow banks, while the
Porto Rican Americans are suffering from
sunstrokes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

OF all bothersope and troublesome things
in this world, protectorate is the worst
1t is responsibility without active power.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

It's race between Mr. Andrew Carnegie
and the Springfield Republican as to which
will settle me more American problems in
a given length OF time.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

Are the new islands territories or colo
mics? Respectfully referred to Mr.. Car
negie and the Springfield Republican for
discussion, and to congress for settlement.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

Ohio politicians are now picking out
offices in the sulus. which they had over
looked
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

The Hawaiian elephant is SO tractable
that Uncle Sam does not know he is on
his hands. There will be others
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

The building of the Pacific bridge is the
next thing on the calendar. 1t consists of
cables, swift ships and canal.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

The expansion of The Age-Herald circu-
lation keeps pace with that of the country.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

The Chattanooga chamber of commerce
recognizes the hand of destiny, as well as
the quarter where American iron and cot
tons can be sold 10 good advantage.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

Spain and the United States should be
good friends hereafter. There will no
longer be source Of irritation, and Span
ish commerce and trade will be invited. =
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

England once took Cuba and the Philip
Sam will not repeat the experiment, not
even to please the anti-imperialist league
of Boston.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

Spain is to be congratulated upon the loss
govern.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

The antl-imperialist league should swal-
low itself. There is no other good line Of
retreat
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

General Blanco threw up the sponge be.
fore the Spanish commissioners did
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

The Cuban rainy season. both in nature
and in politics. is ended. or at least is in
sight.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01
j RECOGNIZED BOTH

HAS RECOGNIZED BOTH
From the Washington Post.
Mr.. Depew is confident that the hour and
the spotless man have both arrived.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-01

Ohio politicians are now picking out
offices in the sulus. which they had over
looked.
Spain is to be congratulated upon the loss
of colonies that she could not properly
govern.
The anti-imperialist league should swal-
low itself. There is no other good line Of
retreat.
The building of the Pacific bridge is the
next thing on the calendar. 1t consists of
cables, swift ships and a canal.
The Hawaiian elephant is SO tractable
that Uncle Sam does not know he is on
his hands. There will be others.
OF all bothersome and troublesome things
in this world, a protectorate is the worst.
1t is responsibility without active power.
The New York Americans are digging
themselves out of snow banks, while the
Porto Rican Americans are suffering from
sunstrokes.
It's race between Mr.. Andrew Carnegie
and the Springfield Republican as to which
will settle tne more American problems in
a given length OF time.
The members of the peace commission are
not enjoying life in Paris. They are shad-
owed day and night by detectives and their
little slips are duly recorded.
The Chattanooga chamber of commerce
recognizes the hand of destiny, as well as
the quarter where American iron and cot
tons can be sold 10 good advantage.
Spain and the United States should be
good friends hereafter. There will no
longer be source of irritation. and Span
ish commerce and trade will be invited =
Are the new islands territories or colo
mics? Respectfully referred to Mr.. Car
negie and the Springfield Republican for
discussion, and to congress for settlement.
England once took Cuba and the Philip
pines and handed them back, but Uncle
Sam will not repeat the experiment, not
even to please the anti-imperialist league
of Boston.
The anti-imperialst league from Boston
has the always ready Bostonian assurance,
but it will scarcely ask congress to give
the Philippines back to Spain, or to some
other nation.
Quay's indictments will not lessen his
strength and popularity in republican cir
cles but if the indictments FELL 1t is diff
enthusiastically. In six months time all
places at one time.
The European concert knows what nations
to climb onto and what to let alone. Uncle
Sam and Mr.. Bull, arm in arm, were found
to be a pair that no nation cared to tackle.
Even William of Germany was prudent.
Mr.. Carnegie can return to Scotland, Mr..
Schurz to Germany and Mr.. Godl1in to Eng
land. but the professional pair, Van Holtz
and Norton, will have to accept the situ-
alton as it comes booming along. They are
tied to the soil.
HE DESERVED A BETTER FATE
From the Huntsville Mercury.
Robert Warnock deserved a better fate
than death at the hands of a negro desper-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25
School Report.

Report of Joint District No. 1. for
the month ending Nov. IS, 1898.
School opened Oct. z4th with an en-
roliment of 8. which has since grown
to "a. Those neither absent nor tardy
were: Lizzie Francis. Theresa Mon
ger and Katie and Willie McFadden.
Katie Monger was neither absent nor
tardy after entering.
The attendance has hardly been as
regular as is desirable. owing to severe
colds, each of the children having had
their share. They have nearly re-
covered, however, and more regular
attendance is promised for the coming
month.
We have, by unanimous vote, adopt
ed The Educational Independent, for
Supplementary Reading and Current
events. Having used it last term we
feel able to recommend it highly.
New erasers are the latest addition
to our work facilities.
Patrons and friends are invited to
call and note our progress.
MARY L. WILLIAMS. Teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25
Beautiful Sea Shells.

Every one admires them. Since com
ing to Florida have received numer-
GUS inquiries for sea shells, and now !
am prepared to answer yes I can send
you shells, for have made quite a col
lection of lovely shells, both from our
own coast. the coral reefs. and some
beautiful ones from the West India
Islands. I will mail dozen or more
different kinds, no two alike, to any
one who sends a stamp for postage.
Mrs. F. A. WARNER.
Jacksonville. Fla.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25
DISTRICT 40.

By "Poliy Jinkins."
Lester Yakley has returned home.
Harry Mecklem was out from the
Bend Sunday.
JEFF Yancey returned from a visit
to Missouri, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mra j. B. Trester visited
at j. F. Smiths Sunday.
Revival meetings began at Albion
Center last Tuesday night.
Wonder if Shirl has gone back to
Wichita. We haven't seen him
lately.
Mrs. Mecklem of Great Bend has
been visiting friends in this neighbor-
hood the past week.
Quite a snow storm visited this
vicinity Sunday night and Monday
leaving the roads. nearly impossible.
Al Smith went to see his girl Sun
day night and never got home until
Monday; leaving his buggy in a SLOW
drift. We will not say anything
about Will.
Mrs j. F. Smith returned last
Wednesday from an extended visit
with friends and relatives in Iowa and
Kansas City. Mr. Smiths father
came out with her. He says he does
not like Kansas, there is too much
wind for him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25
GA o7EA.
Bears the ~ The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature a &<WZzzI9

a story comes over from Claflin to
the effect that one young fellow bet an.
other one SIS 90 that he-the other one
would not strip naked and run down
the main street Of the town through
the blizzard. But he did, and won the
flyer. About IL a. M, when the storm
was at its fiercest, the boy stripped
stark naked and ran from one of the
uptown stores down the main street
to the Mo. P. depot. This is a new
kind of amusement, and a kind that
only the s'sports, of Claffin would have
thought of. The Banner this week
will doubtless contain graphic, Illus
trated description of the affair. How
about it, BRO. Dovney?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25
Great Music Offer.

Send us the names and addresses of three or m ore
performers on the piano or organ and twenty-five
cents in silver or postage and will mail you the
Latest and Greatest songs entitled 1.-THE Flower
that Won Ny Heart now being sung with great
success by the charming young actress Miss Louise
MOntrose and host of other popular singers, bring
Our Heroes Home," Convention City March by Rud
Knauer, and nine other pages of most popular and
latest marches two-steps songs etc., full of sheet
music arranged for the piano and organ. This is
the greatest offer of music ever made by any
I'm America. Order at once. Address: POPULAR
MUSIC CO., indianapolis, Ind.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

Frank Wise, living on the Seam
mahorn place, in Clarence township.
went out to look after his stock which
were in a pasture, Monday morning at
about 1880, and had not been found up
to Thursday noon. He was a man
about is years old, and was subject to
heart disease. The neighbors have
been searching for him ever since, and
it is feared that he has been overcome
with the storm and is now lying under
some of the numerous snow drifts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Webb, of La
Crosse, Wis, are here to spend the
winter with Mr.. and Mrs. e. @. Cole,
their daughter and son-in-laW.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

J. L. Brammer and 81. C. Graves
have purchased the Eppstein candy
store. and will manufacture all kinds
of candies. besides keeping complete
stock of nuts CONNECTIONS etc. See their
advertisement in this paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

An anonymous communication is re-
ceived from CIafiin, which ws cannot
publish for the reason chat the writer
failed to sign it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

Sleighs and sleds were to be seen on
the streets Tuesday and Wednesday.
But it was not extra good sleddln'.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

There will be meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers Mill and Ele-
vator Co. at the court house, Great
Bend, Monday afternoon, the 28th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

Last summer We raised young chick
ems for Walt Cornell's Susan cat. Yes>
terday we ate turkey from his flock.
Honors are even. See?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

Axel Wemmergren' g little girl Is Jus
getting over bad sick spell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

c. w. Kyle, of Lacrosse, spen
Thanksgiving in Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

G. II. Luce, the Galatia store keeper
was down to the county seat Tuesday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

Charlie Zutavern, who is with a
hunting party down in Oklahoma, near
Gaiena. writes: Red dust inches
thick, water mighty salty-they say
and cents gallon; beer same as
Great Bend prices. Our game bags
are the only parts that are full, how,
ever.''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

Hoisington is certainly somewhat of
sensation CENTRE" as it we're. The
quests is: What's going to happen
there raoYt2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

The second November snow fel
Thursday night; about an inch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

Ed. S. Marx and family spent Thanks
giving with Will KdIley's at Hutchin-
son
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

We have an interesting letter from
Frank Belt, in the DEMOCRAT next
Wook
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

F. P. Ladenberger, of HoisingtoI
was over to Great Bend Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

A Chinaman came into the ladies,
cabin of Brooklyn ferry boat the oth>
er day and took seat beside an Irish
market woman. He seemed to want
to make himself agreeable, and re-
marked, belly cold" The woman
looked at him with an air uf contempt
and replied; ''If you'd put your shirt
in your pants your belly wouldn't be
cold, you haythen blackguard."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

W. w. Hickman, our old democratic
friend from Stafford county, was up
Tuesday, for the first time In six
months
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

Ed Teed's spent Thanksgiving day
with Great Bend friends
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

j. A. Hance, whe lives in the ex-
treme north part of Fairview town.
ship-right on the county line-was
in town last week and called to order
the DEMOCRAT. Mr. Hance does not
get into Great Bend very often but he
wants the Barton county news just the
same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-11-25

Dick BOsse will move into his new
house this week.