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The age-herald., 1898-03-23
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 Some mothers spare the rod and spoil the slipper.
 A good road bed Is the best place for the tired wheel.
 The musician who plays by note has to face the music.
 No woman can lace herself as tight as a man can drink himself.
 All the worlds a stage and the perform ance thereon is continuous
 Idealism is the contemplation of marr, age; realism is what you get.
 A woman is clever when she makes man think he knows great deal more than she does.
 You can always judge the wheels in q mans head by the spokes that come from his mouth.
 A good many people who are trying to get in the social swim should put on life pre- servers.
 Too many men are engaged in the profess sion of carving pine dry goods boxes with a pocket knife.
 When candidate places himself in the hands of his friends he must place his pocketbook there also if he expects to come under the wire first.
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InstaIIment-MiII Building.

In the March number of the Cotton Plant ers' Journal MT. D. A. Tomkins explains the methods that have been extensively and successfully tested in the two Carolinas, more particularly in North Carolina, a 1 state that possesses over two hundred cot 1 ton mills. A North Carolina town does not | wait upon northern capitalists at all; it goes straight at the task of building and equipping mill from it's own resources. When the outside capitalist comes in, as he is pretty sure to do when he sees a mill in
 successful operation, he comes on the terms of the pioneers, not upon his own terms.
 The North Carolina method is one of CO., | operation. It is combination of the build l ing and loan association and a savings bank, and is better than either or both. A cotton mill company is formed, competent engineer selected, and mill to contain five thousand spindles and two hundred looms is planned. It will cost $10O,0OO. Such cost may stagger the average town in
 Alabama, but 1t need not stagger any town.
 MT. Tompkins proceeds to explain how
 the cost of such a mill does not trouble
 North Carolina town the least bit. The par value of the shares is $100-one thous- and shares at s1oO each. These shares may be paid for at the rate of one dollar week, or fifty cents week, or twenty-five cents a week. Each of the three plans has been fo 1,,,t+ +ta popular plan is fifty cents a week. The shares at this rate would be paid for as fol- lows:
 On one share, 50 cents week, or $2 month
 On five shares. s25o week. or s1O month.
 On ten shares. $5 a week, or s2O month On twenty-five shares, $1250 week, or $50 a month.
 On fifty shares, $25 a week, or $1Oo a month.
 Subscribers can pay by the week or month Each year there would be paid in s25 ,oOo The buildings could be erected and paid for during the first year; in the second year one-third of the machinery could be placed, and usually the entire mill can be 
 ready to advance money in anticipation of installments that will be surely paid.
 It is stated that no factory built in this way in North Carolina. has failed to earn dividends. All are successful, all are doing well. They are doing well, not only for their fortunate stockholders, but for the home people who find employment in them. Such a mill consumes about twenty bales of cotton week, worth this year $5Oo. Turned into ordinary drills and shooting, the twenty bales become worth at least $1 ,50o The daily difference represents the gain to the community that builds cotton mill. The difference goes largely at first to the operatives, and through them to the storekeepers, the mechanics and all the other home people of the enterprising and long-headed town.
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Then too, the crop of winter tourists is one of increasing proportions, and each year they go farther and father towards Key West, and some go to the key itself. South Florida is a dreamy land in the win ter season, where colds and coughs are al- most unknown, and fires except for cook ing are rarely seen. A soft breeze makes sweet music in the pines. Very little rain falls and the sun shines softly and warm ly even in January.
 Florida needs all the help she can mus ter, for she has been severely afflicted In the early fall of 1894 she thought she would gather in her then existing orange belt 10 GOO ,000 boxes of oranges. Many. of the trees were considered in their prime. The crop was thought to be worth, even at 10 cents a box. s7,5OO,00O. About half of it had been gathered by the last of December, 1894 when freeze came that damaged the balance and killed the leaves of the trees. But the dead leaves fell off, and the trees put on the spring growth. Blooms appear ed, and another big crop was in sight On the Sth day of February, 1895, another freeze, more severe than the first. came down upon them, and the trees that had been growing twenty years or more were destroyed. The owners were discouraged, but in many cases they did all they could do towards patching up their groves. Everything moved along fairly well until last January, when another freeze occur red killing the leaves of the trees, and killing also many of the young trees. One of the finest groves near Sanford was the property of Mr. Geo. w. Wylly. of Savan- nah. He not long ago showed a corre- spondent a wood pile in his back yard.
 "That. sr.' said he. lis the costliest wood pile in the world. It cost me not less than $40, ,OOO.'"
 It was the remnant of his magnificent orange grove. It was loaded with fruit when the first freeze of December, 1894, came. The freeze of February 1895. finished 1t, and the old trunks, when taken down, had been put on the wood pile.
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THE DRAGONS VIEW.

From the Chicago Journal. No, Susan, I'm not changin' front, Nor growth cold in grace; And what I said of Hanna then
 I'd say 1t to his face. I've been staunch republican
 For forty years, guess. Though sometimes, wife, must let out A GUS word, more or less. Susanna, read what Hanna said He says: This talk of war, This censure of our nations chief, Is somethin' to abhor' He hopes wise counsel will prevail In dealing now with Spain, And thinks the Spanish government Will pay us for the Maine. Will pay us, wife! Will pay us whatf Why, ding it-dang it-Sue! There isn't one red, tarnal cent
 Of Spanish money due. That was crime of the deepest dye. Of purpose and intent, Or else twas nothin', Susan Brown, But simple accident. And If 1t was an accident
 We'll care for our own dead. And see that all their wives and weans Are sheltered, wife. and fed. But If 1t wasn't-dang my skin
 Susan, I won't swear) But then I only wish to God
 We had a Jackson therek
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cate the tone and temper of his entire ad.

cate the tone and temper of his entire ad- dress:
 Wtthan the 1aBt two weeks we have had an illustration of the unity of the American people in front of a danger which was pos- elble and probable. T11as danger they have met as one man. declaring their readiness to die in defense of their country. It so happened that the representative Of the United States at Havana wore the Confed- crate uniform and yet Fatzhugh Lee mas discharged his duty with such courage. such prudence, such patriotism that you cannot find in all the northland one man who would suggest his removal.
 Here again we have the real MT. Bryan Bryan the patriotic American, for whom there is no enemy's country ahyWnsre within the broad confines of the repuphc, but who with a clear mind and stout heart gladly joins hands with his brethren of all sections parties and creeds Tor une , national defense. To those who nave 1soh- orably opposed MT. Bryan upon the turDu- lent field of political controversy his ring ing declaration for the honor or the nss will cause no surprise whatever lie haS s more than once demonstrated that Deneatn hdz ra rtisan'e armor he bore the patriot heart and that 1t needed only some serious emereeflcy like that which now condronS the government to call him to aoItlcr plane in the confidence and respect od hIS countrymen than he has occuplen uoio tofore.
 T-haa ,,esa,It has been splendidly accom- plished and by his eloquent and lnsPar- ing speech in Atlanta MT. Bryan ny" presents himself as the fearless represtn- tative of a thoroughly nationanzeo uhloi whose interests cannot be divsded py 1 sec tional lines, whose welfare IS sa oo +o- cause and whose people are banded to- gether heart soul and hand In oelellSe o of the Stars and Stripes. He is no pohser Bryan of Nebraska, but Bryan or AH1eiica
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THE SOUTH AND THE FLAG.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
 Whether for peace or for war. the whole world will henceforth understand that the people of the United States unanimous No matter what divisions may exist among us in respect of our home politics. no mat ter how obstinately we may fight for or against protection of our home industries and labor, no matter how widely we may disagree with one another on the important questions affecting measures of value whenever 1t comes to the point of facing a foreign power the Americans are to be found standing shoulder to shoulder-and let no statesman in any quarter forget it, lest he slip.
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Our Washington Service.

Because of the very serious war-like sit- uation The 'Age-Herald has despatched one of its stafr. Colonel Jay F. Durham. to Washington to get and give to the people of Alabama all the best and freshest news MT. Durham Is thoroughly familiar with the methods of obtaining news in Washing ton. His acquaintance is large and his friends many. He has personally known the president and leading government off, cia1s for many years, and the readers of The Age-Herald may rely upon the best and most complete Washington service of any newspaper in the broad land.
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A TRIBUTE TO MIR. BRYAN.

From the New York Mail and Express.
 The Mail and Express would be unjust to itself if in the course of it's continuous protest against MT. William J. Bryan's political purposes it neglected any oppor- tunity to pay honest tribute to that gen. t,eman's admirable qualities as an Ameri- can patriot. It is. therefore, a pleasure to say that MT. Bryap's address last even ing in the city of Atlanta was eminently worthy of the time and occasion, that it vas just the sort of talk that his audience wanted to hear and that 1t was in perfect accord with the dominant sentiment of the nation in the present crisis Here are two or three sentences which sufficiently indi-
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Protection of the Southern Coast.

Whether war of peace come from the Gu ban complications is is reasonably certain that the southern coast will receive the at tention it has long needed Every fort and means of defense has been or soon will be strengthened and equipped with guns of modern construction. At the entrance of Mobile harbor four great guns on disap- bearing carriages have been placed, togeth-
 CT with many lesser guns and mortars. Sim liar work has been done all the way from
 Hampton Roads to Key West, and from
 Key West to the Rio Grande. Every south
 ern harbor will soon be prepared for tus-
 sle with a fleet of ironclads, and what Is
 once placed thereat will remain.
 Not the smallest of the gains from this
 work of preparation against war is the
 value again attached to the Notifications
 of the Dry Tortugas, a barren island of
 about ten acres in extent. which commands
 the Gulf of Mexico and the great trade of
 the Florida strait. Its strategic value was first recognized by Jefferson Davis, when he was secretary of war, but the govern-
 ment of late has permitted 1t to fall into decay. The old walls are, however, of It, tie use in modern warfare. The new plans would make this point a base, not only of supplies and of defense, but of aggressive
 naval operations. It is the countrys out post, overlooking an immense trade. It Is Mobiles picket line, so to speak, and so 1t is of every other gulf port.
 Modern earthworks will, it Is hoped, be erected there, strong enough to resist the biggest guns that battleships carry. The three channels that lead up to Fort Jeffer- son should be deepened, submarine mines laid, and guns placed covering the channels of the shallow seas surrounding it. All the appliances of permanent fortifcation are
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Snakes in Limestone County,


 Rambler" in the Athens Democrat.
 One day last week a lone prospector who was sent in here several weeks ago by the Tennessee Mineral Mining company, had a terrible experience with ratte-snaks which, no doubt, will be fresh in his memory until life's latest hour. While making his way all alone through a very deep hollow near the brakes of Sugar creek looking for indications of the much coveted phosphate beds which are supposed to exist in this section, he was suddenly confronted by a large opening in the earth, which to all appearances seemed to be an abandoned well. Quickly alighting from his jaded horse, he slowly and cautiously approached the huge hole with intention of looking down into it's depths below, but unthought- edly venturing too near it's edge the soft earth gave way and our hero was suddenly precipitated to its bottom, fully fifteen feet below. Though considerably shocked and somewhat stunned for an instant by his unexpected descent, he quickly recovered and began making an exploration. But what was his surprise and terror when he heard a. rattling, hissing sound at his feet. On looking down he discovered four largo rattle-snakes coiied and in the act or striking on either side of him. In extreme agony he threw up his arms and brought forth deep, prolonged yell. While in this act one of his hands struck what seemed to be plank shelf just over his head, which was literally covered with more rat tle-snakes. These at once commenced their hssing and rattling, so, the poor man at last realized that he had fallen into g. ver- itable den of these hideous reptiles, with no possible means of escape. Standing very still, for he knew 1t meant certain death to move either foot, our hero made up his mind fully that his last hour had come, therefore. he asked forgiveness for all past sins, and closing his eyes patiently awaited the first stroke of poisoned fanss to his flesh. How long he had remained in this position is unknown, but just as he was on the eve of dropping down from sheer exhaustion, something struck his head and on looking up he discovered a rope had been let down from some one above. Quickly seizing the rope he was lifted at once from his perilous position and landed safely on top once more by the strong arms of noble colored man who lived near and happened to be passing and discovered that some one was in the well. The prospector was taken to the nearest house and medical aid at once summoned, but he lay for several hours perfectly de- lirious. Since his recovery large pided spots similar to those on the rattler have appeared all over his body. The den of snakes was visited by a committee of citi. gems later and crammed full of logs and brush and set on fire, and we sincerely hope that every snake in Limestone couns ty periShed in the flames.
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The late Kentucky legislature found time to perfect and pass bill requiring all who make or sell spiked flour to brand each package with the words Mixed Flour" adding a test of the ingredients, and giv- ing the name and residence of the offending miller or merchant. The fine for each vlo- latlon Is to be not less than s1Oo nor more than $500
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every one that has business in the courts to greatly simplify the machinery of liti- gation. and thIs can be accomplished only through a constitutional convention. A few onice-holders would be displaced, but time and money would be saved. and vex- ation and delay avoided. if the judicial system of the state were based upon code pleadings.
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NOTHING LIKE SCIENCE.
From the New York Press. 7

From the New York Press.
 A French writer has found that of can- nibals 10 per cent. devour human flesh with religious motives, 5 per cent. for hatred or revenge 19, per cent. eat great warriors to inherit their courage and eat children to renew their youth, and 30 per cent. eat the dead in order to glorify them. Some time in his researches this scientist will stumble upon an uncultured cannibal who eats because he is hungry, and will drop dead.
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Spain's three valuable colonial possess sions, Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippine islands. are all in state of chronic re- bellion. Her other possessions are the Ca- nary islands, the Sulu, Caroline and Ma rlanne islands, Fernando Pc and a few small islands on the African coast.
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An Engine With a History


 From the Mobile Herald.
 "Old and feeble I,soIemnly tread,
 To my doom with stately head; For my sides they will batter
 When reach Cincinnati.
 Such Is the inscription on old, bat~ tered up engine which is being sent from Hampstead, Tex to Cincinnati where i9 will be dismantled The engine is one of twenty that are being sent north, and for- merly ran on the Houston and Texas Cen- tral railroad. This engine is No. A, and Is the first of the lot to pass through Mobile. She was the center of attraction to large number of people yesterday and today, and much comment was indulged in on the rapid strides made in engine building in late years. Herald reporter inter- viewed one of the train men of the Louis- vile and Nashville road regarding these engines and was given a very interesting story. Several years ago, when the com- pany first decided to do away with thesa engines, the officials formulated plan by which the engines would be paid for. It was decided to have the engines come into collision with one another at some suitable place on the line, and to run an excursion to the place to witness the wrecking. The arrangements were all made, and on the day set a crowd of ten or twelve thousand persons were present on the scene. Three box cars, worthless, were attached to each of the engines, and they were started. The engineers jumped off and the two engines came together with In five feet of. the spot where the colli- sion had been reckoned upon to take place. As the engines came together, however, something happened which the officials had not included in their calculations. Both boilers exploded, and although the inform ant stood about 600 feet from the scene, he said that pieces of the wreckage fell all about him. Several persons were killed and many wounded. The photographer who stood nearer the wreck than any one, was killed with scraps of iron steel and wood. That was the first and last tina the company attempted to make the en- zines pay for themselves in that manner.
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needed there-an electric plant, coal sheds and the like. As place of defense and a basis of offense the Dry Tortugas should be restored to the place that Jefferson Davis held 1t in,. thus rendering the entire gulf coast much more secure against sea. att Jacks. It's importance sheold never have been underrated.
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DIALECT WRITERS.

Judge Ermston tells good story about a man he was questioning about his being good to go on a $500 bond.
 ''What property have you to the amount of SCOOP" asked the judge
 "I have a plan for running Scotch dias logue writers out of business"
 What is it?"
 Make them all wear ilts.''-Chicago Record.
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The Methodist Publishing House at Nash vile has received the governments war rant for $2Ss, 900, and the incident would be closed if the politicians would stop trying to gather in credit for the passage of the bill. Senator Bacon of Georgia says he did it, but there are others.
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It does not look like peace at Bethlehem, Pa., where 1000 men are kept at work night and day, Sundays as well as week days, turning out guns, gun carriages, shells and other implements of war. 44--
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The people of Augusta, Ga., are -endeay- bring to reach the point where they can lay the cornerstone of an auditorium Bir- mlngham is trying to put a few finishing is complete without an auditorium.
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HE HAD THE WAR FEVER.

From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
 The Georgia judge who broke a bottle over the brow of an Atlanta editor must have been laboring under the impression that he was launching a battleship.
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Nashville and Atlanta may yet have to resort to an egg or ham census in order to beat each other to the 100000 mark. New York's egg census silenced Chicago until the latter came back with a ham census.
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TRAINING DOGS

clever animal trainer says dog is rather slow to understand what one wants him to do, but when he comprehends, out of sheer good humor, obeys oroers. iou can reason with a dog, show him ehe
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The Gadsden 11mes-News calls aloud for a curfew law, so that young boys will not "hang around" saloons until midnight. So far as the records go no town that has it. It looks well.
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THE OTHER CAMPAIGN.

From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
 Mir Sockalexis. the Indian base ball player has returned from Boozeland, and is prepared to scalp few umpires this season.
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The corn in Alabama and a few other good things are not holding still until the naval court of inquiry reports The sun continues to apparently move.
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plausibiity of jumping through a wicker cylinder, the logic of chairbacks and the undoubted magnifcence of walking on his hind legs. It is even possible to whip a dog, but if cat Is being trained it is rem dered useless by one blow.
 This poodle is performing quite a won derful trick, balancing on one paw on a shaky hand.
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The Louisiana papers favor an honest and straightforward suffrage clause, but the politicians do not
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A Georgia farmer reminds Colonel Can dler that it is a long furrow from Pigeon Roost to Peachtree.-
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The Age-Herald is a newspaper-that is the whole story of its success. It gives the news as it comes red-hot from the wires.
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The republicans are very blue. They can gree.
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VARIOUS tiAPPENI NGS
 -xuas.-->lN ALABAMA
Captured In Alabama.

From the Eufaula Times.
 Mr. M c. Bell showed us Monday the skin of am otter about four feet long from tip of the nose to end of tail. The fur was very smooth and fine and will make a nice muir or some other article of comfort for a lady. The otter had been captured re- gently.
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This suspense is nearly as nerve-wasting as war itself.
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Iowa Patent Office Report.

Des Moines, March 81, 1888.
A copyright has been granted to Mrs.
NJ. Alice Hohlehan, for her dress-cuL-
ting system.
We have secured the issue Cf d
French patent to Geo. w. Cox and F.
r. Smull. of Stuart. Iowa. for the EIec-
trio Fire Engine, tested in or city last
week and have applications pending
therefor in other foreign countries.
In 1882. the wIi,er sketched = ta,~
vester and binder on The inventors
farm near Eddvville. that cut Whe&,
and automatically formed gavels and
bound them with straws picked there
from as the machine advanced. Tho
inventor while bending down to watch
the operation lost an eye by the o
tact of a moving part. Lately. he
same man, VIM. II. Gray, has T.
umphed in producing a corn harvester
that cuts and binds satisfactorily and
OvercOmes difficulties that have here
tOfOre defied the efforts OF all en-
petitOTs in the art. We have SO u~ed
q plurality Of patents and MULTIPLICITY
OF claims covering all the n0yel els
ments and subcombin;atiCns CT h.s
inventions for which the essential g=p-
eric Claims were allowed last week
Valuable information about obtain
ing, valuing and selling patents sem
free to any address.
THOMAS G. ORWIG.
Solicitor of Patents.