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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
LAZY DAYS IN THE cANTEENs.
A Place Where ORDERS Are Taken
Leisursly and Filled at the
Walters Option.

Canteens are the creation Of the gov
ernment, by law, for the benefit of the
troops ut post, says the Kansas City
Star. They form sort of club for the
privates and "non-coms," where they
may get meal, cigar, and what a sa-
loon in town affords. The profits go to
the benefit Of the mess. to exc out the
table with food not supplied in the gov
ernment rations. For men grow weary
of government rations, and to be able
to order q meal of ham and eggs or q
steak, or get cheese sandwich or a
broiled ham sandwich with restaurant
coffee becomes quite luxury.
With the arrival Of 5000 volunteers
the Jefferson barracks canteen swirled
with business. 1t was downright lux
ury for the volunteers who were un-
used to eating government rations. as
well as windfall for the Third cavalry,
which operated it. The Third had been
stationed at the barracks, but is now at
the front. There was this difference.
however, that the hungry customer
who pushed into the restaurant crying:
Get me steak quick!" would find the
waiter obhvious TO his presence for a
space of several minutes.
Cant have u steak ?'
The waiter would not turn from his
conversation with q soldier about how
the Third Jared at ChickaInauga.
Say, won't you take my order2"
Then. wiping his hands on his apron,
disclosing cavalry trousers, the waiter
would reply:
"You can have ham and eggs If you
are good"
In the barroom it was the same thing
The customers who shouted loudly foi
beer would have to wait. Jf they bent
on the counter, the bartender would
say:
Here, mister. If you do that agnin
you won't get any beer"
Wise were those who came to the car,
teen with fitting humility. for they
were served promptly.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
coMBus-,or m BRrouErTEa
hesaiis When They Are Loaded Tco
Soon After Lenvtnw the t
PFess,

The danger Of spontaneous combus-
ton In briquettes or patent fuel forms
the subject Of an article in the Journal
Of the Central union of the Prussian
Steam Boiler inspection association. In
stances are mentioned in which bril-
quette stores have kindled spontaneous
ly, after having been exposed for long
time to the suns rays, and in this con-
nection the following suggestions have
been thrown out by recent writer in
the Gluckauf, who points out that such
spontaneous ignition is unknown in
the Ruhr district.
On leaving the press the briquettes
show high degree Of heat, about 122 de-
grees Fahrenheit or more, and, in order
to hasten the cooling, they are sprinkled
with water while being loaded on to the
railway wagons. If the loaded wagons
have remained standing for some hours
the cooling of the briquettes will be so
far advanced that they can be forwarded
at once; but, if they be sent off too soon,
ignition may, under certain circum-
stances, take place during the transport
to destination.
The idea Of spontaneous com bustion
in briquettes that have been completely
cooled, is, however, repudiatcd, ro such
case having beer properly authenti-
Gated by the writer, but he presumes
that the coal made up into patent fuel is
first freed from all foreign substances
so as to contain no pyrites, and also that
a large portion of the volatile gases are
driven off in the process Of manufac-
turp
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
RAISINS AS HORSE FEED.
California MINIS Animals Like
Them and Flourish on Such
Provisions.

2. p. Brooks, living eight miles west
of Fresno, is using raisins as horse feed,
and the result of his observations will
be interesting, as he is an old horseman,
reports the Fresno (Cal.) Republican.
In an interview with q republican re-
porter he said:
Barley is worth $50 a ton, and rais-
ins from SIS TO $50. 1t is difficult to sell
good raisins for over $50 a ton. Some
time ago concluded to use raisins as
hors. feed instead of grain. As an ex-
pertinent I bought an old horse and fed
the animal IL pounds of raisins day.
The nag was worn out and poor, but in
a short time be began to fatten and
grow sleek. The food seemed very
nourishing and the horse became plump
and full Of life. l sold the animal back
to the original owner for S3c-three
times what I gave for him. Twelve
pounds of raisns a day is equal to 20
pounds of barley. At the present price
of grain this would make the food
value Of raisins about $50 ton, leaving
a profit Of S42 ton over the actual sell
ing price of SIS. The raisias also make
good cattle and hog food, but / have
not experimental much in that line.
Horses seem to relish the raisins, and
keep in good condition while being
worked. Several of my neighbors will
follow my example and use rasins for
stock feed. This is good way to get
rid of the surplus now in the hands Of
the farmers"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
Noi.eiess Guns Next.

Fp- some years inventors have been
trying to devise a gun which would be
practically silent and which when fred
would also give no Indication of its
position Powders more or less smoke
less have been introduced, but it may
be doubted whether 1t is possible to
cpntrive q gun both fashless and noise
less. Col. Humbert hopes to do this
by device for closing the extremity
of the gun as soon US the projectile has
made It's exit. SO that there shall be no
fash, and that the air shall be pre-
vented from abruptly entering the
Iiece-such entrances being one Of the
causes of detonation.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
Human AIIigator society.

According to the mail news from the
west coast of Africa, human alliga-
tor" society infests the banks of the
Kittam Boom river. Fishermen and
boatmen have been enticed from theif
canoes by the members of the society,
who, after numbering them and steal
ing their belongings, feasted on their
bodies. One man who was enticed on
to the river bank, when fallen on by
the ''human alligators," killed one his
assailants and wounded two others,
but was eventually himself killed and
eaten, excepting one of his legs. which
was found in the river and identified by
some marks upon it. So common were
the outrages becoming in the district
that the attention of the authorities
was being drawn to the matter.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
Ingenious Monks.

A recent dynamite explosion in a
Kurs1 (R1ssia) monastery turns ont to
hare been the work OF the ingenious
monks themselves, whp took thai means
of attracting attention to the miracu-
lous powers Of their image of the Vir~
gin. The image was removed to place
Of safety before the dynamite was fred,
and then put back. so that while the
walls of the building were shattered the
image was uphurt> Crowds Of pilgrims
were attracted to the monastery by the
miracle, but the government has put
the monks under arrest.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
JUVENILE SOLDERING.
rhc Doy's Mother Had to give the
Ceunterrixn Before She Cosid
Approach the Raxracks.

Since the tocsin of war has sounded,
.ven the children in the nursery have
their drills and go through the sem
olence Of war, says the Des Moines
News. In the northern part Of the city
company Of boys has been formed, and
there Is nothing done at Camp Mckinley,
probably not at Chicknmauga, which
they do not attempt. What with their
blue overalls and white jackets they
look quite soldierly at times! The
mothers in the neighborhood realized
that they might expect anything from
their warlike sons, and so were not sur
prised few days ago when the an
nouncement was made that the boys
were going into barracks in barn in
the neighborhood. They had been do
ing heir own cooking for some time and
now they would be satisfied with moth
ing short of sleeping in their trousers
and on the hay. On the first night spent
by them in the barn, the mother of one
of the boys had occasion to go to speak
to her son. Up and down in front of
the inprovised barracks moved the SEN
tinel.
Halt! Who goes there?" rang out
the stern voice of the guard.
"a friend" meekly answered the lady.
deeply impressed with the soiemnity of
the occasion.
Advance and give the countersign,"
was the next order.
Happily one of the boys, in deepest
secrecy had told his mothpr thp MYSTIC
word, and the latter had impaired it to
her neighbor.
Going close to the sentinel the lady
whispered Dewey"
I'VE do" ca me the answer.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24

The Baltimore & Ohio Southwes-
tern Ry., the scenic, historic and pop
ular Royal Blue Line" and favorite
route of the veterans, will, on account
OF the G. A. r. Encampment at Gin
cinnati, Sept. 5-10, 1898, inclusive,
make rate of "one cent per mile
from all points on its line, and will
have tickets on sale Sept. 8, A, 5, nd 6,
good going on date of sale, and good
for return passage leaving Cincinnati
Sept. 6 to 13 inclusive. Special ar
rangements have been made for an
extension of limit on these tickets,
and by depositing same with Joint
Agent at Cincinnati between Sept. S
and and payment of a fee of 25 cents
tickets will be made good returning
until Oct. 2, 1898. The B. & o. S. w.
have issued Souvenir Folder and
Guide to Cincinnati" for the occasion,
which will be of much interest and
service to theose intending to visit
the Queen City. and can be secured
with other information by applying to
any agent B. & o. S. w. Ry., or to
GEO. B .WARFEL,
Asst Gen1 Pass's Agt, st. Louis
o. p. M'Carty, G. P. A., Cincinnati.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
tn. ansen nexenf.

The most dramatic feature of the fall
of Spain is that her present queen re
gent, under whose sway the last colo
MES are being lost, is direct descend
ant Of thai William the Silent who
struck one of the first and deadliest
blows al Spain when she was at the
height Of her power.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
Very strange.

.Over in England" remarked Mrs.
Cumso, "they are still trying to legal
ize marriage between man and his de-
ceased wife's sister"
"But what can't understand"
added Mrs. Cawker, sis why English
men don't marry the sister first."--
Puck.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24

A shoemaker says we wear away
quite two inches of sSoe leather in a
year. A pair Of boots that would 'last
lifetime" would consequently have TO
be provided with soles from eight to
nine feet thick.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24

The heat has been so great in Mel
bourne, Australia, lately that the as
phalt tracks and streets have been melt
ed and completely ruined, and cycling
has been out 81 the question
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
SUNDAY EXCURSION.

The b. & o. S. w. until further no.
tice will sell excursion tickets on Sun
days good going and returning same
day for one fare for the round trip
ssssSs<sSssT. - -
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24
C. r. o'NEILL. JE. AHLBoRS
O'NEILL d AHLBORN,
Attorneys at Law and Notary Public. Col
lections promptly n ade.
Roonhes sTnion Block. Marietta, Ohio.

"Route of the Veterans" to the 3ad Annua
Encampment of the q A X. at Cincin-
natl, Ohio, September to 10, 1898.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-07-24

TP. WARD,
v Real Estate and Loan Agent,
Second st., opp. Union Depot. Marietta, q
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
ROBBINS IN SHELBY.
Aldrich and Tools at Work in Dallas
 To Form Racing Circuit.

Selma, October 17.-(Special Hon. Cas- ton A. Robbins reached home yesterday evening from a weeks canvass in Shelby county, during which time he made twelve speeches. He speaks most encouragingly of democracys chances next month, and feels assured that where Aldrich came to Dallas with 122 majority two years ago, he will fall several hundred short this time
 Tho Dallas county campaign committee will on tomorrow issue address calling on every white man to do his duty, and characterizing in no honeyed tones the ve- nal and covert methods that are being used by certa renegade tools of Aldrich to corrupt tne white democrats of this rock ribbed county, the Gibraltar of democracy.
 At Calera this morning Bruce Craig negro brakeman on the Southern railways s northbound freight, was caught between the cars and the depot platform in attempt ing to draw pin, and severely mashed. He will likely recover.
 Henry Dawson, who had been to LeX1ng- ton to advertise the Selma race meeting, which comes off on December 6, ' and $, returned last night. He reports that the universal sentiment among trainers is to secure a circuit in Alabama of Selma, Bir- mingham and Montgomery. and if this IS done racing as good as is usually found on tbe Grand Circuit will be had. The Selma association will make an effort to revive this circuit and will commence correspond ence at once.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
THE CRISTOP AL COLON.
Heavy Swells Prevent Hobson iron
 Raising the Vessel.

Santiago October 17.-Naval Constructor Hobson, who has arrived here from the wreck of the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon, will leave tomorrow for Guantanamo on business connected with the Infanta Maria Teresa, which he expects to get off to the United States before the end of the month For the last few days he has been engaged in preparing to raise the Cristobal Colon, work which is practically impos- sible from the sea- because of the danger ously heavy swells. The operations will, therefore, be conducted from the shore. Mr. Hobson has built trolley line out to the ship, distance of 150 feet, with sus- pension bridge, and the compressed air pumps are now in position On his return from Guantanamo he will push his opera tions vigorously, as he still feels absolutely certain of raising the hull uninjured
 Lieutenant-C Colonel A. A. Wiley, lieuten- ant-governor of Santiago, has returned from trip to Guantanamo In his report to General Wood regarding the condition of the civil government there, he says the rotten and cumbersome machinery of the clerical staffs is large enough to keep go- ing city of ten times the size and popu- iation of Guantanamo. In the mayor 8 office he found ten clerks, a messenger and a janitor, at salaries ranging from $50 a month down to $40 all clamoring for pay from July 26th, claming that they had been ordered by the American authorities to stay on duty. The police department there consists of a chief, lieutenant, sergeant, a corporal and fourteen men at salaries of from S175 month down to $45.
 Lieutenant-Colonel Wiley recommends that the mayors staff be reduced to one clerk and an office boy and the police de- partment to one marshal and three ser geants.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
Military Dictatorship

Pavonne. France, October 17.-Advices re- ceiyed from Madrid point to the eifer- essence in military circles. Members of the Military club openly criticse the govern ment for concluding. whar-they term Ia humiliatng peace" and some or them even suggest the establishment of military dic- tatorship under the present dynasty.
 The officials at Madrid deny the report current on the continent that Captan-Gen- eral Blanco has resigned.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
CONGRESSMAN BANKHEAD
Makes a Speech to an Enthusiastic
 Crowd at Tuscaloosa.

 Tuscaloosa. october T.-(Special)-Con- oressman Bankhead drew good crowd ana made stirring speech at the court house Saturday morning. His audience was a mixed one of democrats, republicans and populists. Frank Walter received telegram last night from Eillsboro, Tex, calling him and bis mother to the bedside of his orotner' Mir. Louis Walter. The latter mas been i'll for some time with typhoid fever' ana was thought to be improving. The dispatch has aroused the greatest apprehenslon among his friends. MT. Walter married few years ago Miss Blanche McDavid, formerly of Birmingham.
 The coroner's inquest over the negro, DICK Moore reports that he came to his death at the hands of an unknown party or par ties
 Mrs. James K. Powers has returned from FInranea- Ala. and Pulaski. Tenn.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
Sunrame Court Decisions

Washington, October H.-The United States supreme court handed down num- Der of opinions today, but they were or comparatively minor character. In the case of Briggs vs. Walker it was held that an appropriation by congress in payment for cotton taken by the union forces during the war was part of the general assets of tne beneficiary subject to creditors as well as heirs and legal representatives.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
.nd;ctments Against Jess e James

Kansas City, Mo-, october 17.-The grand jury today returned indictments against Jesse James, son of the noted outlaw; Wii- liam w. Love- the self-confessed train rob- Der; Charles Polk, Andy Ryan and Caleb Stone, for robbing Missouri Pacific train at Belt Line Junction, on the night Of Sep tember 23. Lowe and Ryan are already in jail. Warrants for the arrest of the others were immediately issued.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
Auction Sale of Groceries

On Tuesday, October IS, at 12 o'clock, at the store of D. R. Copeland & Co.,, on Nor rs avenue, will offer for sale to the high est bidder for cash stock of fine, fancy groceries. This is splendid opportunity for small grocer to fill in his stock cheap. List of articles to be sold can be seen at F. F. Martin & Co.'S, Morris avenue
 1O-14-4t HENRY B. GRAY, Trustee.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
WE ARE PROUD.

Yes, we are proud and we trust pardon ably so. of the large Home Patronage that the Birmingham Business College is re- ceiving. We have several states repre- sented, but the majority of our students are from Birmingham, where our work IS best known and appreciated. We are adver- tised by our student friends. Call, write or telephone for free circulars.
 WILLARD J. WHEELER, President.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
QUICK SCHEDULE TO MOBILE.

The Southern, in connection with the Mo- ble and Birmingham railroad has estab- lished a new and quick schedule between Birmingham and Mobile, via Selma. Train leaving Birmingham at a. m., reaches Selma at 1925 a. m., leaves Selma 10:30 a. m, arriving Mobile 4:35 p. m.
 For further information call on J. P. Bil- lups, Travelling Passenger Agent, 2Ol9 First ayerue 10-1-1mo
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
QUARANTINE REGULATIONS.

On account of quarantine regulations. ma ssengers desiring to enter the state of Missssippi Louisiana or Texas must oro- vide themselves with health certificates. Train service between Birmingham and Texas points, via Shreveport, remains unin- terrupted. Through Pullman Sleeper Bir- mingham to Shreveport daily.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
Hrs. W. R. BATES, Mansfield, La., writes:

Before writing to you l suffered dreadfully from painful menstrua- ton, leucorrhpa and sore feeling in the lower part of the bowels. Now my friends want to know what makes me ute in telling them what has brought about this great change. l cannot praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound enough. It is the greatest remedy of the age"
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
Cornpol;
Makes People Well.

The one true specific for diseases arising from debiiitated nervous system is Paine's celery compound. SO generally prescribed by physicians Ii is probably the most re- markable remedy that the scientific research of this country has produced. Prof. Edward E. Phelps, M. D., l.. L. D., of Dartmouth college first prescribed what is now known the world over as Pane's celery compound. a positive cure for dyspepsia, bilousness, liver complaint, neuralgia, rheumatism. all nervous diseases aud kidney troubles. Paine's celery compound has succeeded again and again where everything else has failed.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express their
 Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham.
Hrs. T. A. WALDEN, Gibson, os., writes:

EHEos Hs FAs " FAH@DH@INf NHDouHI' 10'f "E'sSs'
 DEAR MRS. RINKHAM:-Before talk ing your medicine, life was burden to me. I never saw @ well day. At my monthly period I suffered untold misery, and great deal of the time was troubled with severe pain in my side. Before finishing the first bottle of your Vegetable Compound I could tell it was doing me good. Icontinued its use, also used the Liver Pills and Sanative Wash, and have been greatly helped. would like to have you use my letter for the benefit of others"
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
CHANGE OF QUARANTINE REGULA
 TIONS.

Quarantine regulations in the state of Mississippi having been modified. Southern railway trains are again running between Columbus ond Greenvi'le. Mss.
 Passengers destined to local stations be- tween Birmingham and Greenv'lle must nrovide themselves with health certificates.
 J. P. BILLUPS,
 Traveling Passenger Agent
The age-herald., 1898-10-18

my patients the exact cost of a cure for Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Gleet, structure etc., including medicines. This 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, etc. The young and middle aged are perm anently cured; the old are invariably benefited.
 While consider my word as good as my bond. you may not know me personality; 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 (The Age-Herald), all of Birmingi ham, Ala, as to the responsibility for my contracts. cure many patients by mall treatment. Call at my offices, or write me for book and question lists. Very tisuly,
 Y D. HOLLOWAY, M. 24 Watts Building, corner Third avenue and Twentieth street; entrance on Third ave- nue, Birmingham. Ala. Office hours S:30 to 12 m. 1:30 to 5:30 D. m
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
A Summer Girls Trouble

From Harlem Life.
 "What is the matter with Penelope? They say she has been suddenly taken Ill., and cant leave her room."
 1.-TWO of her fiances came down on the afternoon train to spend the evening, and she expects another later."
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
A Trifing Change

From the Indianapolis Journal.
 "I guess Pm wilin' to go." said the farmer, when they told him his hours would he but few. Its just change to havin' my nose to the grindstone to havin' 1t to the tombstone"
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
On the Links

From the Yonkers Statesman.
 Loud-Did you hear about that golf coat of mine?
 Redd-Yes; I heard it.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
TODAY. OCTOBER IS,
Is Opening Ddu of Ladies Winter
 Waists.
To the Ladies of Birmingham;

To the Ladies of Birmingham;
 On thls the opening day of our Ladies Fall and Winter Waists, we invite you to call and examine our "Griffon Brand" pro- duction of Slk Waists, also of desirable Flannels, cashmeres, Checks, Plaids and Plain Effects, comprising many novelties and surprises.
 We have all the describable new materials goods being lined throughout and properly shaped and tailored, so that they W Il fit the form, which every woman wants her outer garment to do.
 We are sure we can suit you, be it in Silk, Flannel, Serge, Cashmere, etc., and hope you will give us the privilege of show Ing you our unusually large assortment of Good Things in the various k nds of these comfortable and economical garments, which are destined to play larger part in women's wear than in any previous Fall or Winter season.
 .J.L 6HALIFOUX X GO.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
Hrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE, SIS Mulberry gf . ancasfer Ohio. vyriteR.

Hrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE, SIS nuIberry St., Lancaster, Ohio, writes;
 "DEAR MRS. PrNKHAM:-For two years I was troubled with what the local physicians told me was infamma- ton of the womb. Every month suf- fered terribly. had taken enough medicine from the doctors to cure any one, but obtained relief for 8 short time only. Atlast concluded to write to you in regard to my case, and can say that by following your advice I am now pefectly we'll"
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST.
 GENITO URINARY DISEASES. 26 YEARS IN PRACTICE. N( V ii YEARS IN BIRMINGHAM. IN q

I honestly believe that I have a greater experience in the treatment of private troubles than any physician in the south. Hav- ing in the past 12 years successfully cured thousands, having the very worst forms, which had not been bene- fted elsewhere.
 I invariably tell