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The age-herald., 1898-04-12
Notes About the Care
 Of Hardwood Floors

How much labor may be saved in the case of polished hard wood floors, by the use of the "frottoir," which Is simply a heavy weight covered with carpet, to which IS attacher a long handle. An enterprising little woman, after journey the con- tinent, where this implement is in general use, improvised one by covering a brick with carpet and catching it in the clamp with a long handle used for scrubbing brushes It is unnecessary to buy patent polishes for this process. Melt a quantity of beeswax over the fire and stir in tur- pentine until it assumes the consistency of paste. This polish is extremely inflam- mable and the greatest care must be taken in mixing it not to allow it to come in contact with the fire. When about to use, melt a portion over the fire and spread thin layer over the cloth covered brick. Begin at one corner and work sharply, taking an arms length at time; let the new row overlap enough to avoid showing a streak. A much less enduring way is to apply thinner polish with a brush and rub with a cloth by hand. Sweep up all dust and wipe with a moist cloth before applying the polish. Once or twice year is sufficient for such polishing if a thor ough rubbing Is given once a week with a broom slipped in an old cotton flannel bag.
 Stained and vanished floors, after being freed from dust, should be rubbed with cloth dipped in crude oil, applying it as thinly as possible and afterwards rubbing with ab room encased as above. If the rug is not removed during this process, unhook 1t and lay it back to avoid oiling the edges.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
TO TIDE OVER THE WET SEASON.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat
 The armistiee granted the Cubans by Spain yesterday will be recognized as a partial surrender by that government; not all that is desired, but move in the right direction, anr paving the way for the end It is first of all ar ecognition of the bel liSerency of the Cubans by Spain itself If the Cubans were mere rioters and ban dits, as Spain has been pretending, it could not grant them an armistice, and in grant ing that it has placed them on terms of equality with itself
 At the same time, it will be recognized that Spain is the one who will be most benefited by this armistice; that it is grant ing no favor of any importance to the Gu hans, but is getting more out of the cessa- t}oA of hostilities than the Cubans are The raiy season is at hand in Cuba, when the Spaniards cannot carry on their mili- tary movements They must, under any circumstances, lie idle during that season, while the Cubans, who are better accli- mated, more accustomed to the country, can carry on, if they choose, at least part of their movements, and harass and worry the Spanish troops considerably. It would seem, therefore, as though the armistice was granted by the Spaniards largely with the hope that they would gain by the delay it may cause
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
BESsEMER MATTERS.
Jeff Goodman Will Be Tried Today on Charge
 of Murder-Traser Trial Thursday
snecial to The Aee-Herald.


 Bessemer, Ala, April 1.-The trial of Jeff Goodwin for the killing of Herbert Moore comes up in the circuit court tomorrow. The difficulty occurred at Dolomite in Sep- tember 1892 Goodwin, who is not more than 21 or 22, being a mere boy at that time. crowd of boys, among whom were Good win, Moore and young man named Thorn ton, were drinking beer, when quarrel en- sued, and Moore was killed Thornton and Goodwin disappeared and evaded arrest until this past December, when the latter returned to Dolomite and gave himself up. He has since been out on bond. Thornton s whereabouts are unknown. Attorney Dan c. Green of Birmingham will defend Good- win.
 The trial of Hugh Fraser for the killing of J. L. Howell is set for Thursday. Harold IIildreth, associate editor or the New Decatur Advertiser, was in town Sun- day.
 The Epworth league holds business meeting at the First Methodist church to- night.
 George A. Wade of East Lake is in town today.
 John S. Acton, candidate for the legsla- ture of the Trades Unions of the county, was in town today.
 The Juvenile Missionary society or the First Methodist church, under the direction of Mrs. Ella Leeper. held Easter services in the church last night. A large crowd was present.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
"THEREI SCIENCE IN NEATNESS.
 BE WISE AND USE SAPOl 10

A large audience was in attendance. Rev. M. c. Branscomb, of Oxford, preached the sermon of the evening. The music last ev- ening was specially attractive.
 The convention will be formally opened this morning when the address of welcome will be delivered by Harvey Laird. MT. Smyer, of this city will respond. J. R. Pepper, of Memphis, the greatest Sunday school worker in the Southern Methodist church, will address the convention. In the afternoon Dr. J. c. Morris, of Nash vile, will deliver his famous lecture on "The Scripture and What it Did for Christ" Dr. G. c. Kelly, of this city, will also deliver an address. At night President w. S. Melton, of the Tuscaloosa Female college will address the convention.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
SlOO to Any Man.
WILL PAY s1OO.OO FOR ANY CASE Of Weakness in Men They Treat and Fail
 to Cure.

UT WeakneSS Tn men Ihey IreaC anu raN
 to Cure.
 An Omaha company places for the first time before the public a MAGICAL TREATMENT for the cure of Lost Vitali- ty, Nervous and Sexual Weakness. and Restoration of Life Force in old and young men. No worn-out French remedy; con- tains no phosphorous or other harmful drugs. It is WONDERFUL TREAT MENT-magical in its effects-positive in it's cure. All readers, who are suffering from a weakness that blights their life, causing that mental and physical suffer- ing peculiar to Lost Manhood, should write to the STATE MEDICAL COMPANY, Suite 67S Ramage Building, Omaha, Neb and they will send you absolutely FREE. a valuable paper on these diseases, and positive proofs of their truly MAGICAL TREATMENT. Thousands of men, who have lost all hope of a cure are being re- stored by them to a perfect condition.
 This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken at home under their directions, or they will pay railroad fare and hotel bills 10 all who prefer to go there for treat ment, if they fail to cure They are per- fectly reliable; have no Free Prescriptions, Free Cure, Free Sample, or c. o. D. fake. They have $25O,000 capital. and guarantee 10 cure every case they treat or refund every dollar; or their charges may be deposited in bank to be paid to them when a cure is effected. Write them to- day. Suite 76S Ramage Building. Omaha.
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The age-herald., 1898-04-12
:. THE AGE-HERALD BUSINESS DIRECTORY. ...

ABSTRACT co.
 Alabama Abstract Co.,, FOOT 1st Ave. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. Smith & Montgomery Book x Stay Co. Lyman X Stone, 2012 1st Ave- W. H. Owings, 21O5 2d Ave- BICYCLE DEALERS.
 Bddle Ledbetter Cycle Co.,, 321-23 20th St. BARE FRS.
 Fred Schilling, 1918 1st Ave. N. Taccone 109 18th St. Haircut, Shave and Shine 25c. N. goth St. CIGARS AND TOBACCO. Florence Cigar Store, Florence Hotel, box
 trade speciality
 Monarch Tobacco Co.,, 209 20th St. Eureka Cigar Store, 105 20th St. CEMETERIES.
 The Erswell Co.,, 112 18th St. CLOTHING & CENTS FURNISHINGS. M. Well & Bro.
 J. Friedman & Co.,, 1908 1st Ave. DRUGS.
 Collier Drug Co.,. 1926 1st Ave. J. l.. Parker, 1913 1st Ave. Wilmington & Lynch, 1906 1st Ave- FURNITURE.
 H. Herzfeld, 113-115 18th St. J. W. Trigg, PIP 2d Ave. Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. FISH AND GAME.
 Birmingham Fish Co.,, 2OS-1o 2Oth St. HOTELS.
 Grand Central, 2oth St.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
The Interest in Reformation
 Is Becoming General

While many women in Alabama are deep ly concerned about the condition or the young criminals of the state, it Is eneour- aging to note that the best public sentiment of every section is becoming aroused re- garding the disposition to be made or the children of the country who are con victed of msdemeanors. The latest edi- tion of Hafpers Bazar, has the following editorial on the subject of reform schools:
 To the wise and philanthropic women Of the country we are largely indebted for the new reform schools for boys, of which there are today many successful ex- amples. The change of heart has been accompanied by a change of name. Such institutions are no longer called reform" but industrial" schools, which gives them difference of complexion something more than skin deep. Every effort is made to prevent, so far as possible, the suspicion of shame formerly attaching to an inmate of such place. There is no suggestion of incarceration. Both tacitly and openly, and by those in charge as well as by those in it's charge, Is the school regarded as a privilege. The boys may be there by req soh of incorrigbility or wrong-doing, but they are kept so occupied and interested, and, more than all, so happy and serene in their self-respect, that there is neither time nor inclination for mischievous ac- tivities. Their surplus energies, heretofore, chiefly for want of a proper compass di- rected in misguided channels, are turned to profitable account. Punishment Is rare, es- pecially of the old-time species. Almost the severest penalty inflicted, one which, at all events, Is so regarded consists of being deprived of playing in the band for as long short period as the case may be. Such suspension entails not only deep disgrace, but keen personal sacrifice. In the new reform school a boy is anx- ious to remain, not the shortest, but the longest time possible. Taking the full course' is the way 1t is presented and ac- cepted. Mothers often beg that their lads may continue in the school for time ex- tended period than that originally named. In some cases, where the child has done nothing to warrant his being sent officially to the institution, parents have asked that he might be admitted unofficially, as he will thereby receive superior training in so many excellent directions. He who has taken the full course" Is pretty sure of becoming a capable bread winner, as well as a good citizen and useful member of the family. In at least one small city the graduates of its industrial school are not only in demand among business houses and manufactures, but they command higher wages than those who have not had similar advantages One has only to contrast this word advantages" as applied to such in- stitutions, with the old-time shadow for ever logging the footsteps of the reform school inmate. The boy who had passed through such an experience was boy with a past. Those who have wrought the change are to be congratulated upon their success. Not always may comparative evil be so triumphantly transformed into a superlative good.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
JOE" IS FOR WAR.
General Wheeler Wants the Gulf Coast People
 to Enlist for Service.
Special to The Age-H Herald.

Special to The Age Herald. Montgomery, April 1.-The governor has received patriotic letter from General Wheeler containing a suggestion that is of peculiar interest to the people of the gulf coast. The letter is as follows:
 "Washington, D. c. April 8. "To His Excellency, Hon. Joseph F. John- ston, Montgomery, Alabama:
 My Dear Sir-It looks very much as though we would now become involved in war with Spain, and it would not surprise me for the president to call for volunteers in a very short time. I am convinced that the only men who could most safely go to Cuba at this time. would be those from the gulf coast, and I have so stated to the sec retary of war.
 q feel it the duty of every man who has had experience in military affairs to ten der any services you may direct With very high regard,
 Your obedient servant,
 "JOS. WHEELER"
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
THE CRIME OF FEBRUARY 1s.

From the Army and NAVY RegIster.
 The crime of February 15-and it stands forth as the gigantic crime of the century which is closing-is the issue which con- cerns this country first and foremost in it's dealings with the Spainish government. It overtops all else; it means more to Ameri- cans than the independence of any of the Spanish colonies, than any charity-laden policy in behalf of the victims of Spanish cruelty and cowardice. Any attempt to shelve it is a lasting disgrace, and further effort to deal with the subject in terms which appeal to Spanish honesty and 1us- tice and conscience is criminal folly.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
ON ONE CONDITION ONLY

From the New York Mail and Express.
 But suppose she has agreed to an ar mistice-what does it amount to? It takes two parties to make such an arrangement The Cubans haven't asked for an armis- tice. They don't want one and have re- peatedly announced that they would never consent to it. How Is Spain going to effect a suspension of hostilities without the CO., operation of the insurgents 1t is too late for any such proceeding unless it is based upon the primary understanding that Spain shall absolutely withdraw from Cuba On that condition it might be possible even at this final hour to bring about a peace able solution of the impending crisis, but no other arrangement has the slightest chance of acceptance.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
THE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Secretary Rountree Making Arrangements for .ss the Annual Meeting.

Secretary Asa Rountree, of the Alabama Press Association, yesterday sent out cir culars urging upon the members of the association the importance of letting him know whether they will attend the annual meeting of the association, which is to be held in Tuscaloosa next month. The people of Tuscaloosa are very anxious to know how many of the members they will have to entertain, and MT. Rountree also wants to make arrangements with the railroads and hotels for the Washington trip. All who are coming should notify him before April 16. He says he will supply blanks to all who want them.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12

JEWELLERS.
 D. Gluck, 107 20th St.
 Harry Mercer, 201S 1st Ave. LIVERY STABLES.
 Tennessee Stables, 2O14 4th Ave. LAUNDRIES.
 New Laundry, 213 N. 22d St. MERCHANT TAILORS. M. Weil & Bro., 1st Ave. The Peoples Tailor, 1927 1st Ave. Theo. B. Furnlan, 222 21st St. MUSIC PU PUBLISHERS AND DEALERS. Southern Music Co.,, 20S-10 Fist St. OPTICIANS:
 P H. Linnehan BIO 18th St. PLUMBERS.
 Ben F. Barbour, 313 N. goth St. w. G. Lunsford Co, 209 22d St. RESTAURANTS. Paus Restaurant, IA 18th St. SEEDS.
 Amzi Golden Go. STOVES AND RANGES. Estes Stove Co.,, 1919 2d Ave. SALOONS.
 Peerless Bar, cor. 18th St. and 2d Ave. The Vestbule.
 Don's Bandbox, 106 Fist St. Custom House Saloon, 1S17 2d Ave. C. B. Porter & Co.,, 225 18th St. Southside Saloon, 100 South 2Oth street. UNDERTAKES.
 The Erswel Co.,, 112 18th St. WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
 The J. c. Marks Liquor Co, 2026 I'd Ave H. Barnard, Sd Ave. and 18th St.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
Dr. Graves at East Lake.

Sunday was day of special interest here among the churches. Besides addressing the Sunday scheels in the Baptist, Metho- dist and Presbyterian churches, Dr. Graves preached four sermons in various phases of home life on the general theme of Christ in the home. The congregations were large and interest excellent. Dr. Graves gives largely expositions of scripture that make the doctrines of his sermons very clear Several pastors have applied to Dr. Graves to give his sermon on "Christ in the Home in their churches. Dr. Graves will preach Wednesday night in the Avondale Baptist church. Subject, "The Holy Spirit in the Home"
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
Grand Lodge of K. of H.
snec,al to The Age-Herald.


 Montgomery, April 1.-The Grand Lodge, Knights of Honor of Alabama, will meet in Mobile tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Grand Reporter T. Gardner Foster and Grand Treasurer Garland, and B. M Wash- burn and Edgar Winter representatives to the Grand Lodge left for Mobile on the 1O50 train this morning. MT. Abe w. Wfse of Huntsville, and a large number of other representatives of other lodges also passed through the city this morning en route to Mobile. The grand lodge of the Knights of Honor is composed of some of the ablest and best known men in the state
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
In the Social Realm of
 Birminaham and Elsewhere

The marriage of Miss Mary Adele Fucker and pr. George H. Stubbs will occur this afternoon at St. Mary on-the- Highlands. Mrs. William B. Leedy will entertain the Tuesday Whist club this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 The Thursday Evening Euchre club will meet Thursday evening, the fourteenth, at S:15 o'clock, with Dr. and Mrs. l.. G. Wood son, Nineteenth street, South Highlands
 MT. and Mrs. T. H. Aldrich will entertain their young friends this evening at a danc- ing party.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
SIAIE DENTISTS.
The Alabama Association Will Meet in Mont
 gomery Tomorrow.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, April 1.-The Alabama State Dental association will convene in this city at Il o'clock tomorrow, and will be in session three days.
 The sessions will be held in the reading room of the Exchange hotel the examin ing board holding it's session in another room. There are about thirty students already in the city who will apply for license The examining board comprises Dr. George Eubank, Birmingham; Dr. T.. P Whibby, Selma; Dr. J. A. Hall, Collins vile; Dr. c. P. Robinson, Mobile; Dr. R. b. Chapman, Troy.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETfING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT sOOTHEs the CHILD. sOFrENs the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins- lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
OLD DEPOT BEING RAZED.
It Has Done Service for About Quarter ot a
 Century.
snecial to The Age-Herald.

SpeclaI 10 1he Age-I1eralu.
 Montgomery, April 1.-The old building that has stood as passenger depot for al most a quarter of a century is being razed During the last few days the offices To- cated in the old structure have been re- moved to the new building recently con- .structed.
 The several department offices and hotel and news stand apartments have been handsomely furnished.
 The old building is being torn down today preparatory to erecting a handsome two- story baggage room on the lot, work on which will begin as soon as possible.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
LET MARK BE ENCOURAGED.
From the Washington Times.

In view of the imminence of war, would it not be well for MT. Mckinley to buy two or three hundred thousand tons more of coal? If so, would it not be advisable to buy it of Mark Hanna, like the last lot? His mines are seven. or eight hundred miles farther away from the tidewater than the mines at Birmingham, Ala, where the coal is better and the cost of carriage to points of delivery about one-fourth or one fifth of the freight from the Hanna pits. But then, Mark Hanna is a hard-work ng young man and his coal yard ought to be encouraged.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
A GERMAN VIEW.

From the Tageblatt, Berlin.
 The end of such war cannot be doubt fut if the American navy does its duty. Spain can have some success only if she takes advantage of the unreadiness of the United States The Americans know this, and will try to gain time The period of preparation is always dangerous for state with militia organizations and enlisted crews. If America can get the necessary time. she need not fear the result of a war despite hr militia.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
SPAIN Is WEAKENIN,i.

From the Chattanooga Times.
 The home government is certain to have its armistice rejected with scorn, its spe- cihc proposals treated with contempt The armistice will be all on one side. Its proc lamation will be a signal for a vigorous attack on the Spanish army, instead of temporary grounding of arms the, rebels will be stimulated to unwonted energy by the hope of complete freedom, inspired by the evidence of Spain's weakening
The age-herald., 1898-04-12

The Dancing School of MT. Jacob Mah- Ter will open Thursday and Friday, April 20 and 22 for ladies, misses and masters. at Elks hall Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street. MT. Mahler may be consulted on and after April 19 at Mrs. Morris. Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
This Looks Suspicious

London, April 11-A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Gibraltar says that the Spanish cruisers Cristobal Colon and In- fanta Meri Teresa have left Cadez for g. destination undivulged with six battalions, each a thousand strong. Additional troops, the dispatch asserts, will leave Cadiz by the mail steamers during the next few days for Cuba.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
A PRErExr FOR DELAY.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
 An armistice which is not coupled with the guarantee in advance of absolute in- dependence for Cuba will not alter the pur- pose of this country to forcibly intervene. The people of the United States are now determined that Spanish rule in Cuba must end, and, no plea nor pretext for delay will be seriously considered for moment
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
THE DEPARTMENT STORE.
From the Providence Journal.

Sensible people see that the department store has come to stay, and that so long as it deserves the good will of the public by furnishing supplies at lower prices than the small shop-keeper can afford to furnish them, and by making shopping more con- venient that it used to be, so long it will remain, an important and berefcent fac tor in the community. If the small shop keeper feels aggrieved, he must make the best of the inevitable. eVry likely he W Il find profitable employment with the larger concern. But 1t is not his individual inter- est that must determine the matter in the end, but the interest of the purchasing class in the community, and that, in effect. is the community itself
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
A MISTAKE OF HANNA.

From the Omaha World-Herald.
 When MT. Hanna read that the Spanish torpedo hotila had stopped at the Cape de Verde islands to coal up he wondered at his own short-sghtedness in not working the coal deal from both ends of the line.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Of North Alabama in Session at St. Johns
 Church.

The annual Sunday school convention of the Methodist churches of North Alabama Convened last night at St. Johns on South Twentieth sfreat.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
MMMNAxue

the Food Drink. A dose at bedtime brings refreshing slumber The king of tonics. Malt-Nutrine is prepared by the famous Anheuser-B Busch Brewing Associa- tion, which fact guarantees the purity ex- cellence and merit claimed for it.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
THE SPANISH ARMISTICE.
A CONFESSION OF WEAKNESS.

. -Hs n
 From the Philadelphia Times.
 The proffer of an armistice Is a confess sion of Spain's weakness rather than concession of Cuban independence. It may affect the diplomatic situation for time, but it cannot in itself determine the issue unless accompanied by satisfactory assur- ances that it is not merely another effort for delay.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12

ion and three from the southern divisions. Heretofore the board has been holding it's sessions in Mobile.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
JUST DID HIS DUTY.

From the New York World.
 General Fitzhugh Lee has made himself about the most honored and popular man in America simply by keeping lin the mid- dle of the road" and manfully doing his duty as he saw it.
The age-herald., 1898-04-12
Hs If you have a watch MIl IN to be repaired, on which others have VEIIIW failed, take it to ~V 2Ol8 First avenue, where it will be made good as new.
 HARRY MERGER. tues-thrs-sat-&sun If.
HARRY MERGER.
L. and N. Mechanical Examining Board.
 Special to The Age-Herald.
ues-thrs-sat-&sun If.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Anniston, April 1.-The Mechanical Ex- amining board of the Louisville and Nash vile railroad, is in session in this city. The board is composed of c. F. Giles, of Pensae cola, master mechanic of the Mobile and Montgomery and the Mobile and New Or. leans divisions, and ]. U. Waters, of An. niston, master mechanic of the Alabama mineral division of the road. Seven men were examined today. four from this diyis-
The age-herald., 1898-04-12

This evening Mrs. Paul Freeman's danc- ing class will give cotillion at the Vol unteer's armory.