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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
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Tonight o'Briens opera house offers the
theater-goers of this city novelty in the
shape of a musical farce comedy called
"Dodges Trip to New York, which will be
by the Henshaw-IenBroeck
Comedy company, with John e Henshaw,
the prince of entertainers, and the twenty
artists who make up the company. Tho
vehicle in which Mr.. Henshaw and Miss
TenBroeck are starring this season is
"Dodges Trip to New York." and the COM
pbcations which arise during the perform
ance are attributable to a visit to the
French ball in New York by Howell l.
Dodge, a bank president from rural viii
lage in New Jersey There is said to be
ample scope afforded in the slight thread
of a story to meet all the requirements CT
a farce comedy. The piece has achieved
decided success, and is from all accounts
The time allotted to dts presentation filled
with something clever enough to divert the
mind of a theater-goer from business cares
and other worries that Induce people to
seek recreation in the theater. The fact
that it is simply a big entertainment in
and no effort aimed at except to amuEse
for the time being has given Mr.. Henshaw
wide latitude for improving on the au-
thor's original version 10y the infusion OF
plenty of speciality features and arranging
a musical repertoire that sparkles with the
latest compositions. There are more than
two dozen songs and choruses scattered
throughout the three acts, and in the en-
tire list it is claimed there are few that
have done service in any farcical play that
has been presented here.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
one of the Grca,eot Coming

On Wednesday evening at o. Brien's opera
house Mr.. Charles Frohman will present
for the first time in this city David Be-
lascos latest and greatest success, NaZa !"
This play has enjoyed a most remarkable
success at the Ga-rck theater in New
York throughout a run which extended
through the whole OF last season, leaving
New York at last because it was not pos
sible to so arrange the time as to allow it's
run extended. "Zaza" was first produced
in New York early in last season, since
which time 1T has never been seen outside
of the tGleater of its birtl. the Garriclz
The play is now under enga cement TO be
presented by an American company for a
long run in London, beginning next April
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder disease re-
lieved in six hours by New Great South
American Kidney Cure" 1t is great sur
prise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in bladder kidneys
and back, In male or female. Relieves re-
tention Of water almost Immediately. If
YOU want quick relief and cure this Is the
remedy Sold by Collier Drug Co., Bir-
mingham, Ala.
2-28-thurs-frI-sat-1yr
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
THE CUBAN CUSTOM
HOUSE OFFICIALS
Their Dishonesty Not an Unusual
=,
Occurrence,
HAVE BEEN CAUGHT BEFORE
Under the Old Spanish Rule it Was
Customary for Them to Receive
Brides, and Now They
Are Disappointed

New York, December 21.-According to
the Havana manager of tobacco import
ing firm, now in this city, at the home Of
fee the Cuban customs appraisers who
were arrested yesterday in Havana are only
the victims of precedent.
''It is not an unusual move" this gentle
man said to an Evening Post reporter. 1.-THE
wonder is that it has not been done before.
Under Spanish rule the changing of clas-
sifcations ON goods with the connivanee of
the officials was very common. The Of
ficals had an idea that they held office for
single purpose of getting rich They ac-
cepted brides as a matter of course. Now,
they have come into contact with another
administration idea, which takes into con-
sidcration the interests of the government
and are surprised, as well as disappointed,
at not being able to go on in the same
course.
'Ihis is not the first instance since the
Americans have been in control where
frauds of the same kind have been discov-
cred, but heretofore the guilty ones nave
been let off with a rebuke from the officers
Business men Who have shipped goods
into Cuba have been taught by experience
that 1t is cheaper to bride the officials than
to remain honest and be kicked out of the
country. Spanish officials did not care to
deal with honest merchants and would
seek pretexts for getting them out of the
country.
"TIhis arrest, I hope, will be only the be-
ginning of a vigorous policy against the
old system, and I believe that General
Wood will see that it is pushed through.
Some change from a condition where it was
possible, a month before the evacuation of
Cuba by the Spaniards for shiploads eff to-
bacco to be dumped Grated, into all The
Cuban ports when the law forbade tobacco
importation was bound to come some
time"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
Thn EIe.rt OF Chlca GO

'The Heart of Chicago" a powerful
melodrama, all the scenes of which are
laid in Chicago, will be the attraction at
O'Brien's opera house on Christmas Day.
1t is said to contain strong plot and to
be well put together. Scenicaly, 1.-The
Heart of Chicago is said to be strong.
Representations of the great Chicago fire
the Masonic Temple Roof Garden at night
a panoramic view of the south side, show
ing all the important streets and buildings
between Madison and State Streets-and
from The lake to the river, and a new rail-
road scene are among the scenic accessories
EMPLOYED
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Flower bulbs at Godden's.
Leather Suit Cases from
"a. 90 up. LOUIS SAKS.
JUST RECEIVED.

Mink, Stone Martin, Hudson
Bay Sabel, red, blue and
black, fox, Japanese fox, blue
and black lynx, electric, seal,
Astrachan, Krfmmer and Per-
sian lamb, in Scarfs, Muffs
and fancy neck pieces.
Lnueman, Joseph & Loeb.
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Flower bulbs cheap. Godden's.
Notice of Stockholders Meeting

To the Stockholders of the Ensley Land Co
The annual meeting of the Stockholders
of the Ensley Land company will be held
at the office of the company in the city of
Birmingham, Ala, Monday, January 8. 1900
at room, for the purpose of eecting direc-
tors and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before the
meeting.
The stock transfer books will be closed
at D. m. December 81, 1899, and remain
closed until a. m, January 8, 1900
JAS. r. VAIL, Secretary.
Birmingham, Ala, December 16, 1890
12-17-to-1-S.
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Treasury Staten mt

Washington, December 21.-Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury was:
Available cash balance, 1922, 19631O; gold re-
serve $241 1923. APT
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22
Godden's drug store-bulb headquarte
Kenny.s Christmas Picture

handsome lithograph. entitled Christ
mas Joys" given away Saturday, Decem-
Der 49, c. D. KENNY,
21l North Twentieth Street.
12-21-3t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

GOOD nature pays" You can be in good
humor and good health If you take Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-22

On December 27 a magnificent spectacular
entertainment will be given for the benefit
of disabled Confederate veterans. Fifty
beautiful dancers and many other delight
full features.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-22
A POEM ON MANKIND.

Like what is man. but like sproutinI
weed,
That grows and ripens but to cast It,
seed
Among the thistles and the tares Of life
And then TO see it strangled In the
stlte:
Or like the clouds that wander with the
breeze
And pass unnoticed from a life OF ease
Or like mushroom. sprung to life
alas,
To starve or strangle in the tangled
grass?
These are thoughts that are ant 10
come TO many people NJ times. espe-
cially when they are sick and have 10
pay big prices for medicines. But there
Is one drug store in Oregon whore you
can save from 10 to 25 per cent on
everything you buy. and that Is ]. A.
Clemenson's Drug Store, at 227 Yam
hill street, Portland. Ore. AT that store
you can get Hoods Sarsaparilla at zoe:
Nellen's Food, 81 size. soc; Bromo Seit-
ger 81 size, zoe, and everything else at
the same low rate. You can get rcd
trading stamps there, and II you need
the Natural Body Brace you can get It
there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-22
SOCIETY NOTES.

K The past week has been one OF rain
and high wind. The Indian sign OF
rain, cloudy all around and pouring
down In the middle" betokened much
dampness for Astoria in the seven days
just fed. and as usual the sign failed
not.
The social spirit was not Quenehed by
falling water but society sailed out in
rubbers and umbrellas. and found plea
sure in hops or teas or dinners. II was
not q duh week. by any means and
the storms without during the several
events but tended to add to the plea
sure.
Mrs Kendall gave a series tea
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
in honor Of her mother, Mrs. Neal. who
leaves soon for her home in California.
The weather was terrific. but the host
ess succeeded in making the gale time
gala time. The ladies engaged merri-
ly in testing their skill at high Ave"
Mrs. Lcunsberry winning the first
prize. and Mrs. Lighter receiving
consolation tribute, Wednesday. The
refreshments served were delicious.
The Knights and Ladies Of the Mac
eabees entertained themselves and a
number Of friends Tuesday night with
dancing party at Hanthorn's hall
The storm kept many at home. but
those who attended had a thoroughly
good tine.
The ladies of the Eastern Star re-
eeived Thursday evening. and the light
fantastic was tripped until late hour
This party was also held at Hanthorn
hail. 1t was a very pleasant affair
well attended and delightfully."- man.
aged.
The wedding Of Mr. Chas. r. Higgins /
and Miss Mande Warren, which occur
red at the home Of the brides parents {
In Warenton, Wednesday afternoon. G
was one Of the chief social events of s
the season. The appointments were
charming. The spacious parlors were '
very tastefuiiy decorated in woodland t
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greens, many Indian baskets being
used with artistic effect. The cerc-
mony was simple but beautiful Rev.
Henry Narcotic pronouncing the i'm
pressive words that united bride and
groom. The bride was becomingly at.
tired in dainty white organdie ana
carried an arm bouquet ot exquisite
roses. The countless elegant gifts were
arranged in the library, mute testimo-
mails Of love and esteem. After the GER
emony delicious refreshments were
served In the dining room, the tables
being charmingly decorated with smi-
lax and delicate ferns. Mr. and Mrs.
Higgins took the evening train. going
TO Monterey to spend their honey
moon. They will return about the lst
Of December and win make Astoria
their home, Mr. Chas. r. Higgins is
well and favorably known in Astoria
business and society circles. He was
formerly in the employ Of the Peoples
bank Of Halifax. serving that institu- I
ton in its several branch houses until
he was attached to the Quebec branch. .
In 1898 he accepted position as assist
ant cashier in the Astoria National
bank, which situation he still retains.
The bride is one OF Astoria's most pop
ular and accomplished young ladies.
and is the Youngest daughter ~ Mr.
and Mrs. D. h Warren. After COM
pleting course Of study at Riverside
Seminary. Boston. she gave her atten-
ton to music, studying with sobrino OF
Denver and later with the best teach
ers on this coast.
At the entertainment given az the
Methodist church on the evening OF the
nth, the following program was rem
dered: Vocal solo, Miss Annie Gratke:
Vocal solo. Miss Annie Busey; reading,
Miss Louise WILDLY; recitation. Mr..
Alfred Schroeder; address, DR.. Peart:
debate, Resolved. That fame is more
10 be desired than money" Miss Nellie
Gerdingand and Mr.. S. c. Turner. The
iebate was the principal feature Of the
'vening. The leaders Of their respective
ades chose their assistants from the |
audience, and when the opportunity
vas presented for each to speak II was
AIKEN with will. every moment being :
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-22
FINE FREsco WORK.
An Excellent Example Of Oregon
Workmanship 10 Be Seen at
the Expotiti

Yearly those who visit the exposition
az Portland have expressed very gen.
eral admiration Of the decorations and
scenery paintings. all Of which has
been done by Ernest Miller. the Wall
Paper Dealer No. 1877 First street. Port
land. Parties who contemplate having
Fine Tinting and FresoOlng done
should address this firm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-22
BISHOP SCOTT ACADEMY
Foaaded tsTu.
J. ". Hisl, VI, D.. Principal,
rsrm opeus sept. ~. Isaa.

utilized with interesting arguments.
According to the decision OF the judges,
the affirmative side won the victory.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-22
TO CURE LAGRIPPE IN TWO DAYS.

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine TabletA
All druggists refund the money II Il
falls TO cure, E. w. Groves signature
Is on each box. sc.
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-16


Here we find him (Bryan) at the very out
set of his career making frank declaration
of a low ambition that is positively appalling
from its very righteousness. The most
hardened political hack could not have been
less sensible to the moral aspects OF the
case than was this young man, from whom
a nobler sentiment might surely have been
expected. He had already been delegate
to a Nebraska state convention and had
made some impression upon 1T through his
eloquence. He was soon to appear as con-
gressional candidate, and in the campaign
that followed he preferred to be an exponent
of ideas, not seeker after money.
But that was for the edifcation of the
public, whose good opinion he desired He
knew that such confession as he made to
Mr.. Morton would be death to his hopes IL
it were made on the stump, and when an
exposure was threatened he took refuge in
emphatic denials. BY so doing, however, he
prepared the way for the wretched predic-
ament in which he now finds himself. The
letter and the affidavits concerning the de-
malls, which are published together, make
it appear that he is both greedy political
adventurer and a stranger to veracity when
the truth seems to conflict with his selfish
interests
1t is not to be regretted that the dis
closure has been made, but it is a matter for
deep regret that Mr.. Bryans reputation for
veracity is not deserved. However much
people have differed from him with regard to
the principles which he championed, it has
been pleasure to believe that he was thor
oughly honest and enthusiastically devoted
to those principles.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-16

come. This Kruger Is without question
one Of the most remarkable characters Of
the present age. Unlearned In the books,
without experience at courts, with no train
ing in craftsmanship, except what he re-
ceived among the rough men OF his own land,
he has proved himself not only a sturdy
maintainer OF his own rights and OF those
of his people but also an accomplished Dip
lomat able to fence and parry with the most
brilliant men of the British government.
In him Chamberlain has found more than an
equal, and the world knows we'll that in the
negotiations that have been going on for
several months Dom Paul has proved him
self complete master of the whole situation.
This is not the first time Kruger has been
the man at the front in a crisis in the his
tory OF the Boer republic. lie had been
made president for the FIRST time in 1880.
after his people had been living for num-
ber of years in chronic strife Native tribes
were troublesome and the burdens laid
upon his people by the British we're more
than they could bear All that was needed
for an uprising against foreign military
authority was a leader, and he was found in
the person OF Kruger. 1t was Kruger who
planned the revolution of 1880, and his was
the master mind which directed the brief
but bloody campaign which ended with the
battle of Majuba Hill, in February 1881,
1t was Kruger who carried on the negotia-
tions for peace, and who signed the treaty
which gave practical Independence to the
Beers. Over this republic he has ruled ever
since, and now, at the renewal Of hostlites
with Great Britain, Kruger leads the way,
with faith in the justice OF his cause, and
with strong force of hardy fighters ready
to give their lives FOR their country.
Well has Kruger been trained for this
new task. His youth was spent in the wars
for the salvation of the republic, and, after
peace came with honor, he took UP the reins
of government, determined to protect what
he had gained to guard the independence
of mis- people as sacred trust English
critics may call him narrow minded, ignorant
and bigoted, but the world, outside of the
queens domains, will always look upon him
as a staunch foe of oppression, a sturdy de-
fender Of the rights of man.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-16

the patrons and taxpayers should re-
member that the beginning of it's down
fall and the responsibility for its degen-
Grafton are directly traceable to Silas A.
Holcomb, from whom the present in
competent superintendent holds his
commission. They will also ask them.
selves whether it is safe to elevate to
position on the supreme bench. with
which rests the ultimate protection of
life and security of property, a man like
Silas A. Holcomb, who as governor
showed himself so blind to the needs
of the helpless and so deaf to all pleas
for their rights.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-16
PEACE AND PAIN.
John Bowie O'Reilly.

JCnH bOyle ~ tcllly.
The day and the night are symbols Of
creat tion,
And each has part in all that God has
made;
There is no i'll without its compensation,
And life and death are only light and
shade.
There never beat heart so base and
sordid
But felt at time sympathetic glow;
There never lived a virtue unrewarded
Nor died vice without its need of woe.
In this brief life despair should never
reach us.
The sea looks wide because the shores are
dim;
The star that led the magi still can
teach us
The way to go If we but look to Him.
And as we wade, the darkness closing
The hungry waters surging to the chin,
Our deeds will rise like stepping-tones be-
fore us,
The good and bad-for we may use the
sin.
sin of youth atoned for and forgiven,
Takes on virtue, If we choose to find;
When clouds across our onward path are
driven,
We still may steer by its pale light be-
hind.
A sin forgotten is in part to pay for,
sin remembered is a constant gain:
Sorrow, next JOY, is what we ought 10
pray for,
As next to peace we profit most from
pain.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-16
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

Skaters retirement, next week, will re-
move an imposing figure from military
circles.
Dewey's sword will remain on exhibition
in Washington, for the present. His hand
Is too lame TO grasp 1t.
A fund recently started in San Francisco
for the erection of a monument to COM
memorate the victory of Manila Bay has
already reached $4,000 and is still being
added to.
Captain George Vandeusen, Seventh United
States artillery, has been ordered to London,
England, to inspect the manufacture and
packing Of guns, carriages, equipment and
ammunition pertaining to mounted batteries
recent purchased.
There are good grounds for hoping that
the second operation, which 1t has been found
necessary to perform upon the eyes of JUS
tin Mccarthy, will result in completely re-
storing the historians sight. Though SO
years old, Mr. Mccarthy still keeps up his
literary work.
In reply to a letter of inquiry from the
editor Of the Christian Advocate, General
Frederick Funston OF Kansas writes that he
was born in New Carlisle, o, He says his
mothers family was from North Carolina
and that he is related to the Virginia fam
lily Of his name.
Walter Duryea, whose neck was broken
while making a high dive into shallow water
at Bergen Beach, near New York, is not only
alive, but improving rapidly He is at
| Roosevelt hospital where an operation was
performed which is expected to result in
| saving his life.
Now that Miss Helen Gould has Joined
| those who are fighting the seating of Con-
gresham Roberts it is worth while remem
bering that when congress voted a gold
medal TO that woman the privilege of appear
| ing on the floor OF congress went with IT,
That was high compliment, but it may also
prove of practical utility.
| Joseph D, Taylor, the former congressman
who died at Cambridge, o., a few days ago
served ten years in the house. There were
! four other Taylors there at one time Will
him, two from Ohio, one from Illinois and
one from Tennessee. Jerry Simpson once
cried out in the midst Of a discussion tc
know II j. d. Taylor was not president OF q
bank. II am was the answer, "and it II
sound one; does the gentlemen want Z
loan?"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-16
SHAMEFUL STATE OF AFFA

A SHAMEFUL STATE OF AFFAIRS.
The scathing arraignment of the pop
ocratic management of the Nebraska
Institute for the Deaf and Dumb con-
tained in the report of the investigating
committee appointed by the Douglas
county populist convention discloseS Il
shameful state of affairs, at once dis
grace and a reproach to the people re-
sponsible for It, Remembering that this
report is made by members of the same
political party as the state officials
charged with the conduct of this school,
the charges of incompetency, neglect
and mismanagement made and sub
to what extent the sham reformers have
gone in the prostitution to partisan poll
tics of one of the most sacred public
institutions.
In the Deaf and Dumb institute we
see an institution built up by twenty
five years contributions of Nebraska
taxpayers into school recognized
among the best in the country at one
fell swoop demoralized and almost de-
stroyed to provide berths for political
favorites drawing public salaries to
promote the eXigencies of the tripartite
machine. Instead of conducting the in
stitution with an eye single to the
needs of the unfortunate wards of the
state forced to depend upon 1t for their
| care and education, it has been put in
! charge of man who before his ap-
pointment had never had n single day S
| experience in instructing the deaf and
| could not even converse with them in
the sign language, Under this incom-
petent superintendent almost all the
| competent instructors have been driven
away to make room on the salary roll
! for incompetent favorltes and the most
heinous kind of nepotism practiced in
foisting useless relatives of popocratic
ofticeholders as teachers upon the help
less deaf and dumb students. The I'M
portatio of employees from other states
might perhaps be excused If they pos
sessed peculiar abilities not TO be found
within the borders of Nebraska, but
the importation of apprentices 10 expert
ment upon Nebraska's deaf and dumt
unfortunates is utterly inexcusable.
In contemplating the wreck that has
been made of this precious state insti
tuition under popocratic mismanagemen