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Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-15
HUMOROUS,

He-Willyou give me kiss? She
No; but l will lend you one for just a
second.
He-You must take me for blamed
idiot. She--I never blamed you for
anything, did 1?
He (apdogeticany)-I suppose you
think I'm regular bear. She brave
ly)-No, 1 don't. Bears are said to
hug-at least sometimes.
'Is papa strong as Samson, aunty?"
"Why, no, Willie; of course not"
"Well, mamma said he had you on
his hands for two mon,ls."
81 fear" said the manager, as the
living skeleton sat on him and inter-
mittently hammered him, 81 fear my
curiosity has got the best of me"
"My pop don't ride no wheel, said
the bad small boy, rubbing the seat of
his little boomers after the interview;
"but he's a scorcher all the same"
"Now, would you call Dauber an
impressionist?" "No," replied the
other. "From my knowledge of his
work I should call him depression
ist."
Laura wonder why it is that so
few of these pictures in the nude show
any character in their faces? Aunt
Maria Ann-They amt got no char
acter.
Kicker-When 1 was alone with
Miss Smith in the parlor 1 pro- osel.
told her she was the light of my lie.
Bocker-And She Kicker-Oh,
she went out.
Fillen-By the way, your wife has
discontinued her pink teas. Follen--
Well, yes. We've got little pink
tease at the house now that is occupy
ing all her time.
The One-Oh, how I wish I had
married man who never drank. You
don't know how envy you. The
Other-N--no, he doesn't drink, but
he smokes cubeb cigarettes.
Charley is the most bashful fellow
ever saw. He can't even read
book "What has bashfulness to do
with reading books?' "Why, the
poor boy can't get over the introduce
ton without blushing till his collar
smokes"
Everett Wrest-I understand you
an Wayworn is boyhood chums.
Perry Patetic-Naw. Inever met i'm
more'n five years ago, "What did he
mean, then, by saying that you was
brought up together?" "Oh! Before
the judge"
Grandmother-Oh, Thomas! Thorn
rs! How can you bear to be all the
time fighting? Thomas--Why, cause
l keep in training, OF counsel If you
want me to, can pu, you into jest as
good physical condition rs / am in
thirty days.
Bronco Pete (thoughthfully)-
Wonder wot ever become NV Tarantula
Jim? Grizzly Dan-W'y. don't you
remember helping to lynch him last
July? Bronco Pete-W'y, NV course
| debut wonder wot ever become
Nv him finally.
Young Poet-You read my little
poem, Mr.. Sheerce? Editor-Yes. It was
quite pathetic. 1t excited consider
able comment in the office. The boy
who attends to such matters informs
me that it was the first poem he ever
burned which was so full Of tears as
to put the fire out.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-15

The reading of gas meters by the
school children is referred to by the
New York Journal as the introduction
of fiction in the public schools.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-15
BIrtha Among Rich and Poor.

The birth rate among the very poor
OF Paris is three times greater than
among the very rich, according to
statistics compiled by Beitillon. As
the social scale declines there is q
corresponding increase.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-15

By curious coincidence the num-
Der of lives lost at sea during 1896 in
British merchant ships is returned as
1897
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-15
A DoUeTlNc HEART.

8 rays
heart
n 10 me sky
BON for pnngis ngh)
rhopeis Land light
Why die? s queno in night
Prsoned theyle What sound de
o
doubling
8 overcast
rise a
While Winter winds shall blow,
breathe
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-15

The longest canal in the world is in
Russia. 1t extends from ST. Peters
burg to the frontier of China, and
measures nearly $500 miles.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
INSURGENT ANTICS.
Thought They Gould Capture War
ship With Launches.

Washington, December IA private let
ter received from Manila, dated October "
gives interesting information bearing on
conditions in the Philippines. At the time
the insurgents had a line Of troops outside
OF the American lines and would not permit
the latter to pass through. They had seven
steam launches and rumor prevailed that
they thought of trying to capture an
American man-of-war. 1t was reported
that Admiral Dewey took away all of their
launches just few days before the letter
was written. The writer adds:
1.-THE insurgents are not. a bad people;
they have been oppressed for ages by the
Spanish, who treated them most brutally
and shot many to death on mere suspicion.
There are many well-educated and intelli-
gent men among them, and as l love lib
erty, feel deep sympathy for them"
Since the city has been cleaned up the
bad smells have disappeared and the
health of the troops has improved.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

s14,5O0-First ave-, 25x14O, between Goth and
21st.
25.OOO-First ave-, S0x1S21k, 3-story brick
between Goth and 21st streets
$12, 000-Second ave-, between goth and 21st
streets. 8 stories.
s12, 5OO-Twentieth street, between LIST and
I'd aves., 2-story brick
SIS OO0-Twentieth street, 50x100. between
I'd and Sd aves., 2-story brick
$6,O00-Second ave-, 25x140 between 21st
and 22d, 3-story brick.
s12,5OO-second ave., 25x14O. between 18th
and 10Th streets.
"A business block for. $50, 0OO--cheapest
property ever offered.
RESIDENCES.
So, OO0-Elegant 9Th ave. residence, between
21st and 22d streets.
s6O00-19th street residence, between 9Th
and 7th avenues.
$225O-7th ave-, between 25th and 18th
streets: a bargain.
s2OOo-7th ave-, between 18th and 18th
streets.
81, O00-Highland avenue residence.
s7O00-Highland avenue residence.
w. N. MALONE & CO.,
2017 First Avenue. Phone 613.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
GEN. HARRISON AND THE SENATE.

From the Washington Times.
81 do not know" said Senator Fairbanks
of Indiana yesterday whether General
Harrison can be induced to become a candi-
date for Senator Turpie's seat in the SEN
ate. His name has been frequently men
toned in that connection, but as yet Gen.
eral Harrison has not made any sign. III
he should consent to the use of his name
the chances are that he would be elected.
Indiana, however, does not lack Tor gooo
senatorial material. There are half
dozen aspirants, any one Of whom would
fill the position acceptably and with credit
to the state" Senator Fairbanks said that
he did not anticipate any special delay In
the ratification of the treaty of peace with
Spain by the senate.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
EXCURSION TO MONTGOMERY.

last of the Season on L. & N Railroad,
Dec 4-s1.5O For Round Trip.
There will be an elegant excursion to
Montgomery, Ala. Sunday, December 4,
leaving the union passenger station 7.3O
a. M, arriving in Montgomery 1880 a. m,
and returning, leave Montgomery 10 p. M,
making quick run back.
This train will consist of first-cass
aches. and being the last excursion of
season. we are endeavoring to make the
as pleasant as possible. There will be
arate coaches provided for both white
Scoiored people and there will positively
mixing of crowds.
rate from Birmingham will be $3.50
round trip.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
INCOME TAX IN EUROPE.
\ the Grand RAPIDS Democrat.

From the Grand Rapids Democrat.
The new French cabinet, through FL
nance Minister Peytral, will soon propose
to the chambers the levying of pro-
gressive income tax, which is expected to
add $35, 900, 900 year to the revenue. Great
Britain has for years raised good proper
ton of her revenues by means of an income
tax and so have Germany, Holland and
most other European countries. Only in
the United States is this method of taxa
ton, whose weight bears chiefly on the
wealth of this country, neglected with the
result that the burdens Of the poor and
those in moderate scircumstances are there
by made heavier.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
GOVERNMENT PREPARED.
Sagasta Says Spain Is Still to Cope
With the Carlists.

Madrid, December 2.-The premier, Senior
Sagasta, at the cabinet meeting today de-
scribed the Carl,st movements in a number
of the provinces, and said the government
was prepared to theoretically repress all
attempts to disturb public order.
Senior Silvela, the conservative leader
has started an agitation for an immediate
summoning of the cortes. He says that In
view of the utter failure of the liberals, 1t
is time for the conservatives to return to
power, when, he adds, the Carlist danger
will be quickly dissipated.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
PRESERVES HIS sELF-REsPEcT.

Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hobson
has refused to capitalize his fame as the
hero of the Merrimac. A syndicate offered
him 900 to lecture, and he declined on
the ground that it would not be right to
derive private profit from a performance
which was done, as he modestly puts it, lin
the simple execution of my duty as an off,
Ger of the American navy" Lieutenant
Hobson shocks the business sense OF the
country. Rather than be rich he prefers to
be a gentleman.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

coppera and tobacco.
The hemp industry supports large pro-
portion OF the population OF the southern
part of Luzoa and islands to the south. and
according to The opinion of those most IA
miliar with the trade there is no danger of
an over-production. Il Is all,exported. and
there would. seem to be room for the estab-
lishment of plant for the making of cord
age. There is practically no rope manu-
faetured in the Philippines.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

have gained an experience very essential in
giving satisfaction and perfect cure.
invariably tell my patients the exact cost
of a cure for Syphilis Gonorrhoea. elect,
Structure etc., including medicines. This
Z sum they can pay in easy installments as
the cure Is being effected.
wish to call special attention to my
treatment of Emissions, Sexual Weakness,
cetc. The young and middle aged are perm
anently cured; the old are invariably
benefited.
q While I consider my word as good as my
bond. you may not know me personally;
, therefore I refer you with permission to the
First National Bank, the Alabama National
Bank, Steiner Bros. Bankers, the Jefferson
County Savings Bank, the editor of this
paper CThe Age-Heraidl. all of Birming-
ham. Ala. as to the responsibility for my
contracts. I cure many patients by mail
treatment. Call at my offices, or write me
for book and question lists. Very truly,
Y. q. HOLLOWAY. M. D..
watts Building. corner Third avenue and
: Twentieth street; entrance on Third ave-
: nue., Birmingham. Ala. Office hours $3.50
to II m. 1880 to $3.50 D. m.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
REDUCED RATES TO ATLANTA, GA.

On account of the peace jubilee celebra-
ton, Atlanta, Ca, December IA to 16, the
southern railway will sell tickets to At
lanta and return at rate of one fare. Tick
cts on sale December IA and Is. limited I'M
til December 10.
Call on C. E. Jackson, Travelling Passen-
ger Agent, Birmingham, Ala, for further
information.
-f2-2-11t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
Sailed for Havana

New York, December 2.-The North Ger
man Lloyd line steamships Worra ana Eui'
da sailed today for Havana, where they
will take on Spanish officers and soldiers
for Cadz.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
TWO wArCHFUL DELEGATIONS.

From the ntgomery Journal
The Mobi.eand Birmingham delegations
are very watchful and diligent. They are
no respectors of the Biblical injunction,
BLESSED is he who expects nothing for he
shall not be disappointed" They expect
everything and they are seldom disappoint-
ed. ~
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
The Natives Conservative.


The natives of the Philippine islands are
conservative to degree in the matter OF
their currency, and it would be long and
tedious task to educate them to dollar
which would be worth twice that now in
circulation. Notwithstanding the Ameri-
cans have force of 5000 soldiers in Ma
Mia who are paid in gold, the people of the
island will have nothing but silver. The
soldiers when they are paid in gold take
their money to one of the banks and ex-
change 1t for local currency. The native
will take the Mexican dollar, worth less
than so cents gold, in preference to the
limited States dollar worth 100 cents. If the
limited States retain the Philippine Islands
a special coinage of silver dollars might be
minted for circulation in the archipelago,
th.e same as the British dollar has been
put in circulation in the strait settlements
in Hong Kong, and in other ports where
British interests predominant. In time the
gold standard might be put in force in the
islands, but in the opinion of business men
generally 1t would have to be accomplished
slowly, and consideration would have to be
given to the conservative attitude of the
people, and to the fact that they would
have to be educated to the value of the
new currency.
Practically all the export and import
trade of the islands is in the hands of for
eigners. There are a few Spaniards engag-
ed in trading. but the bulk of the business
in a commercial way is done by British,
German, Belgian and American citizens.
These men do not NEEDLE with the insur-
rection, and they have been able to main
tain friendly terms not only with the Span
ish officials but with the natives as well.
Exports for 1897.
The most reliable figures that can be OBJ
tanned on exports for the year 1897 give the
following as the value at the point of ship
ment OF the various principalities: Hemp,
slS,o4o, 7sO; sugar. s12.s2s.ooo; copperas, A,-
462, 800: tobacco. leaf. 81 7s6, 2oO cigars ST.
694 600; various articles, N,O00.000.
There are no official figures obtainable
giving the imports of the Philippine islands.
The four principal industries OF the is
lands In the order named are hemp, sugar,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

THESE winter nights. with doors and
windows shut, keep the air IN your
rooms pure and healthy by using in
candescent electric light.
11-1-tf.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

WANTED-Brass-The Ahell Brass Foun-
dry makes speciality of light brass cast
ings for models; we also pay cash for
scrap brass and lead. Corner oath st.
and Powell ave. Phone, 1,145. 10-22-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

WHEN you go to Selma, Ala, stop at the
Commercial Club, European House; new
ly furnished rooms and the incest cafe
in the city. William Drysdale, proprietor
12-1-7t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

"HAVE you been to "Barrons?" Bar
ron's?" well, yes. Every lady In
Birmingham goes to Barron's for ladies'
hats. They are recognized leaders in
their line. 11-10-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
FOR SALE.

WANTED-Good cook, man or woman. APP
ply at 313 N. 22d street. 12-1-3t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
HAS HAD ENOUGH.

HAS HAD ENOUGH.
From the Admission Hot Blast
Admission doesn't want any more negro
soldiers, thank you.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

WANTED-Coal and lumber wanted in ex-
change for sign painting. Hermitage.
LIST avenue and 18th street. 11-29-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

FOR SALE-Cheap: 120 horsepower engine
in first-class condition. Call on or address
John d. Sykes. 12-3-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

UNITED ELECTRIC CO.-Electrical con-
tractors. 1911 I'd avenue. Phone, 223.
11-10-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

WANTED-Boy with good address, from
IA to 16 years of age. Apply at office Nor
ris Hotel 12-s-2t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
DR.. Y. e. HOLLOWAY,
SPECIALIST.
GENIT0 URINARY DISEASES.
&c YEARS IN PRACTICE. " L
II YEARS IN BIRMINGHAM. n Il

I have no secret
methods to extol-
no scheme to ex-
tort money from a
conf1ding public. I
am simply a regu-
lar physician, maxi
ing the treatment
Of Private Diseases
a speciality. By
thus combining my
practice to the ex-
elusive cure of iPri-
vate Troubles I
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
No Statistics Kept.

The Spanish government kept no stats
tics of currency or finance, and the bank
ers can give only estimates of the most gen.
eral character. A rough estimate OF the
currency of the islands places the total at
from $40 900 900 to s45, 000,O 900 or approximately
IS per capita for the total population OIL
the islands. 1t must not be overlooked tnat
these figures are given on a silver basis,
and that, therefore, in figuring on our own
standard these figures must be cut IN two.
Three banking institutions do the bank
ing business of the Philippine islands aside
from that done by the local houses, and
sell exchange and to a limited extent carry
on the business which legitimately belongs
to banking institutions. OF the three BANKS
the two most important are branch con-
Germs, the third being local institution
controlled by Spaniards and natives.
The question of the currency of the Is
lands is one which is of very vital i'm
portance to all business men in the Islands.
The best-informed men in Manila are unan-
imous in their opinion that under present
conditions the silver currency is the only
one suited to the islands. A great deal of
the trade of the Philippines is with China
and Japan the strait settlements, India and
Australia. China and Japan and in In
dia the whole trade Is on silver basis,
though Japan has adopted the gold stand
ard having, however, as the basis of its
currency a gold dollar which is approx
mately worth only so cents, and its currency
therefore in effect Is on silver basis, the
same as China and India.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

WANTED-An all-around printer-boy or
very young man preferred; must be able
to do entire mechanical work in small
country newspaper and job office; must
work cheap; editor furnishes board and
washing; no monkeying; state lowest sal
airy in first letter. Lightning, Sulligent,
Ala. 12-1-3t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

FOR SALE-At very low prices: Blake du-
pick pump brick car axles and wheels,
rock crushers, engine and boiler, shafting
and pulleys. Birmingham Fire Brick
Works.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished room and board for
two, No. Ills 10Th street, South Highlands
dummy and electric car connections. Wes-
ley M. Smith, 1921 LIST ave- 12-3-5t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

WANTED-To borrow $1,000 at per cent
on central residence property. Address
w. W., Age-Herald office.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

OUR TIRES-Are put on by an expert
who understands thoroughly the process
and machinery used by the Rubber Tire
- Wheel Co., and Is an experienced me-
chanic In his line. The rmingham Rub
Der Tire Wheel Co., 4OS Twentieth street
Licensees of the Rubber Tire Wheel Co.
nO26 IF
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

TAKEN, at Mrs. William A. Porter's re-
ception yesterday, by mistake, sealskin
coat, marked inside Jackson, Boston. Re-
turn to Mrs. William A. Porter, 903 21st
street. 12-1-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
MISCELLA

HOLIDAY GOODS. Jewery, Silverware,
half-price; selling out. B. Hellman 10Th
street, under opera house. 12-1-thr-sa-su
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

UNITED ELECTRIC CO.-Electrical con-
tractors. 1911 I'd avenue. Phone. 223.
IN
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

WANTED-A gentleman and daughter de-
sire rooms and board in private family
of refinement; highest references given.
Address Box IA, Postoffice. 12-2-2t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

WANTED-To board: Couples or gentle
men for two elegant front rooms; mod
ern conveniences; $3.50 to 81 a week. APP
ply No. 814 South 18th street. 12-3-2t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
THE REPORT OF
EDWIN HARDIN
Appointed to Investigate Conditions In
the Philippines.
NO GOLD IN CIRCULATION
Silver Is the Basis Of the Currency in
the Archipelago.
THE MEXICAN DOLLAR CURRENT
The Amount of Money Needed for Trade
and Commerce in the Islands Fluc-
tuates With the Seasons
Demand for Money.
THE MEXICAN DOLLAR CURRENT

Washington, December 2.-Edward Har-
din, who was appointed in August last a
honorary commissioner from the United
States to make an investigation of the
financial and Industrial conditions in the
Philippines made his report to the secretary
of the treasury in which he says:
Silver is the basis of the currency in the
Philippines There is no gold in general
circulation and there has been none for
more than twenty years. The Mexican dol
lar of date previous to 1877 is current in
the islands, and it is practically the only
money in general circulation. The Spanish
government in the summer of 1897 coined
S6,OO0,O 600 of silver in a local currency which
was sent to the islands, The dollars are
lighter in weight than the Mexican dollar,
but the scarcity of money in the Philippine
islands caused them to be quickly alb
sorbed.
The amount of money needed for the
trade and commerce of the Philippine
Islands, fluctuates in the different seasons.
In the height of the sugar season-say from
February to June, when large amounts Of
sugar are eXported-there is sharp IN
crease in the demand for money. In the Off
season when exports are light, the demand
for money would become so small that tfe
circulating medium was found to be much
more than sufficient for the needs of the
country. The f1uctuation in the demand for
money in different seasons of the year re-
suited in widely f1uctuating rates OF ex-
change and in the continued flow of money
either to or from the islands, but after the
occupation of Manila by the American
troops permission was given the banks to
import silver freely, and the result mas
been to keep exchange rates on more
stable basis.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

REMOVAL NOTICE-Mr John Chamblee
has removed his law office from the First
National Bank Building to the Chalifoux
Building. 1-6-1mo
NO smoky walls and curtains, but pure air
and no danger from matches by using In
candescent Electric Lights. lift
UNITED ELECTRIC Co.-1S11 "a avenue
Telephone 223.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

BEAUTIFUL ARC LAMPS-Go to Cham
blee Bros, corner LIST avenue and 21st st.
and see those beautiful enclosed arc
lamps inside of their store, which give
such bright light that the letters on the
shoe boxes can be easily read by any
one. 11-1-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

WANTED.
--~-->-------------------
WANTED-A competent stenographer and
typewriter, guaranteeing satisfaction, So
lcits your work. Office at Commercial
club rooms. Telephone No. Is. 12-s-2t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

BICYCLE RIDERS-We have about fifty
Kenwood wheels that we do not care to
carry over to '99. These wheels are all
elegantly finished, fully guaranteed.
equipped with Morgan & Wright, Vim or
Goodrich tires; colors, black, maroon,
green, yellow. They have been sold all
the year for $50. We have decided to
close them out for $24. Wheels sent on
examination. Cooper Cycle Company
11-16-tf