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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20
SHORT STORIES
OF THE DAY
Very Best for the Money

The quickwittedness of Admiral Dewey's
wife, just at present one of the most cons
spicuous women in America, is shown by
the following incident of her life in Wash
ington when she was Mrs. Hazen, relates
the New York Tribune. General Hazen
was the first head of the weather bureau
in Washington. It was almost impossible
to persuade the members of congress to
vote for him the necessary funds with
which to carry out his plans as he desired,
and he was at the same time grumbled All
as If he were positively and personally re-
sponsibe for the weather. which it was
fad of the moment to say that he fur
nished. Mrs. Hazen was the recipient of
all his woes, and gave him her full sym-
pathy, especially one spring when the ap-
preparation had been shamefully cut down
by the economy loving chairman of the
committee on that special appropriation.
A few days after the passing of the mutt
lated bill Mrs. Hazen was a guest at an
afternoon reception ar the house of one of
the cabinet members, where the most de-
testable and uncomfortable weather, untime-
ly and unlocked for, was the topic of the
moment As Mrs. Hazen crossed the room
to make her adieus to her hostess she was
waylaid by the arriving chairman of the
offending committee, who accosted her
thus:
well, Mrs. Hazen, well, madam, and is
this the best your husband can do for US
in the way of weather."
Mrs. Hazen turned, looked at him with a
sudden flash in her pretty eyes, then ans
wered, clearly and sweetly:
Eyes, Mr.. Blank, the very best-for the
appropriation"
The discounted man fled, in the midst of
the hardly concealed smiles of the sur
rounding guests.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20
TILE MAN DE TIE HOUR

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
The appointment of Lord Kitchener OF
Khartoum as chief of staff under Field
Marshal Roberts in South Africa Is prob
ably the most popular move the British
war office could make. 1t is another strik-
ing proof that the red tape of service can
not prevent military genius from rising to
its own level In 1871, when some Of the
present British commanders had already
attained the rank of general, kltcnener'
the restless young Irishman, who in some
respects resembles our own Funston, was
a volunteer in the French army in the Ger
man war. Yesterday he was given an ap-
pointment which means that he will be the
guiding spirit of the most serious campaign
England has undertaken since the begin
ming of the century.
To those who hold that the opportunity
makes the man, it may be observed that
in active military service it is more often
the man who makes the opportunity and
that military genius and executive ability
will force their way to the front whether
the rules of service offer an opportunity
or not. The appointment of General Wood
as SONeTHOI VI buDt 10 aAobA0A instance
of this. The fact that the administrative
talent can free itself of the bondage of
precedence and etiquette, gives people
confidence in their servants.
General Kitchener is peculiarly fortunate
in having an appointment under the aged
Field Marshal Roberts. If the British meet
with further reverses the blame will fall
upon the commander-in-chief il they sue
coed, the popular verdict will find Kitchener
the real hero.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

From the New York Press.
A woman never knows what it Is to have
a wife.
Love is a great mystery until you don't
underst and it.
Every woman thinks that to a man she
must be a fascinating puzzle.
If the average man could have his way
ne would go and get chloroformed just be-
fore he gets married.
A woman looks ON marriage as a chance
to raise her social POSITION a man looks
on 1t as chance to lower his own.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20
sample Of scotch Frankness

In a Perthshire village recently a gen.
tleman got out his violin to entertain some
friends, says the Dundee Journal After
he mad played couple of tunes, he paused
for a moment and said: 81 hope you like
the music, for dinna pretend to be f1d-
der, you know and 1 never will be. I al
ways remember what a man told me when
1 first began to learn the fiddle. When I
started 1 thought l was getting on splen-
didly, but one evening as L was practicing
as usual he said to me: Yea! that's it, is't?
Weel, If a the good fiddlers in Scotland
were to be ta'en an drooned i the moo,
there's neer a hair in your head would
ever get weet'"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20
U INTERRUPTED
he wa shington Star.

From the Washington Star.
"There are microbes on your money
These grave scientists declare,
With a smile serene and sunny
And a manner debonnair.
"There are ptomaines and bacilli.
Getting rich is very rash.
You will meet them, willy nilly,
Every time you handle cash."
Yet there comes an reclamation
Loud and mighty through the air,
Which arouses this great nation
Like a lion from its lair.
There is heard a stern assurance
Told in no uncertain terms;
I'VE are wonders of endurance,
We are not afraid of germs
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20
FOREVER AND \ DAY
BY Thomas Bailey Aldrich.

BY Thomas Bailey AiuflCH.
l little know or care
If the iblackbird on the Dough
Is filling all the air
With his soft crescendo now;
For she is gone away,
And when she went she took
The springtime in her look,
The peachblow on her cheek,
The laughter from the brook,
The blue from out the May
And what she calls week
Is forever and a day!
It's little that I mind
How the blossoms, pink or white
At every touch of wind
Fall attending with delight;
For in the leafy lane.
Beneath the garden boughs,
And through the silent hours
One thing alone I seek.
Until she comes again
The May is not the May,
And what she calls week
Is forever and a day!
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20
THEY WILL NOT

From the Falkville Chronicle.
Whenever the people of this state so far
forget the services of an able statesman
like John T. Morgan and his answering
fidelity to his people, they show by that
act, that they are ungrateful and do not
appreciate properly the good he has done
them and the entire south. We are slow to
believe they will do this: we have more
faith in their good judgment.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

In the long ages to come scientists will
speculate over the razor-back hog and the
light-heeled mule very much as our SCENT
lists do over the mastodon as they tie his
bones together.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20
just Clay of the Ordinary Kind

William Sulzer the fiery young Tammany
orator from New York city, dresses the
part of Henry Clay he speaks after the
manner of Henry Clay; in fact, he is Henry
Clay redivivus, which reminds one of a
story told by one of Suffers political oppo-
nents-malicious undoubtedly, and not well
grounded when aimed at Sulzer illustrative-
ly, but good, relates the Chicago Tribune.
The story is of crude farmer man who
said to a bumptious youth of oratorical am
billions: "You remind me of Clay
THANK you SO much" replied the aspir-
ing young speaker, sit is my most eager
desire to emulate that great statesman
"Oh," said the farmer. 81 don't mean
Henry Clay, but just ordinary dirt clay"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

The pie politicians are jublant even ex-
ultant, over the news from High Jackson,
where 1900 votes were poled or about the
number of white men in the county. The
democratic vote of the county never did
exceed $500.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20
Wanted to Do His Own Thinking

Gold Democrat Bynum has been appoint
ed to an office that should last him, Victor
Smith thinks, for the rest of his days. at
$1,000 a year, says the Baltimore Herald.
AS the labors of a general appraiser are
light he will find ample time to continue in
the practice of law, at which he is now
earning some $4,000 a year. When Bynum
was running for the speakership of the In
diana assembly he tackled a Hoosier who
was serving a first term 81 want your
vote" he said. you're all right, Dallas"
returned the member from Posey county,
land I'd just as lief vote for you as any,
body, but don't believe in the idea of elect
ing a speaker. 1t seems to me that every
member of the house should be allowed to
do his own speaking for himself"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

The court journal will have something
definite to discuss when il hears from fus-
caloosa. il has been fighting a windmill;
now it is up against well-substantiated
statements.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

1t is all settled again, according to the
court journal. The naming of the next
United States senator is now but formal
ity. As a rooster the court journal is a
superb success.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

The Hon. Marcus Hanna would not per-
nit the Payne resolution for reduced south
ern delegations to come before the national
republican committee.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

General Young's troops have marched
their shoes off, and some of their clothes
and if they keep on they will soon be as
simulated by the Filipinos.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

Now that the army in South Africa is to
have two real generals, scouts will be want
ed, and scouting will become a feature of
the war.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

All of Anglo-Saxon blood should be CRATE
full that Lord Wolseey was not sent to
South Africa, and that Laureate Austin has
stayed his muse.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

The postal savings bank bill and the
Hanna-Fayne subsidy bill should be kicked
out of congress together. Both are vicious
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

Butler the Terrible is not averse to a
transfer of authority. He got a full dose of
setback medicine at the ford
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20
New PoAtoiiiCe

Washington, December 19.-(Special)-A
postofiice has been established at Baggebt,
Franklin county, Alabama
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

"Reminiscences are to be restored to tho
British army service.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

A bad beginning of the senatorial cam
paign insures good ending. The friends of
Senator Morgan are waking up.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

The lambs are feeling the bleak December
weather in Wal lstreet this week.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

General Leonard Wood is a governor who
governs, even if he is to live in the captain
generals palace.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

Wilcox county refused to join the con-
spiracy against the democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

The Beers received fresh supplies of ar
tillery last week, delivered on the spot.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

Buffers eleven guns are the Beers
Christmas gift
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20
UNUSUAL YOUNG MILLIONAIRE

England is equipping the Beers with mod
ern artillery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

Colonel Baden-Powell, of Mafeking, is
fast living down his coupling-pin name.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

Windmill Allen is ready to go off in the
senate on slight provocation. He is loaded.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

The generals who came to the British SER
vice through "pull'' are at a sad discount.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-20

its level best to satisfy an iron-hungry
world.
The pie politicians are jubilant, even ex-
ultant, over the news from High Jackson,
where 1900 votes were polled, or about the
number of white men in the county. The
democratic vote of the county never did
exceed $500.
1t is all settled again, according to the
court journal. The naming of the next
United States senator is now but formal
ity. As a rooster the court journal is
superb success
In the long ages to come scientists will
speculate over the razor-back hog and the
light-heeled mule very much as our scient-
lists do over the mastodon as they tie his
bones together.
The court journal will have something
definite to discuss when it hears from Tus-
caloosa. 1t has been fighting windmill;
now it is up against wel-substantiated
statements
General Youngs troops have marched
their shoes off, and some of their clothes,
and if they keep on they will soon be as
simulated by the Filipinos.
The Hon. Marcus Hanna would not per-
NIT the Payne resolution for reduced south
ern delegations to come before the national
republican committee.
All of Anglo-Saxon blood should be CRATE
full that Lord Wolseey was not sent to
South Africa, and that Laureate Austin has
stayed his muse.
Now that the army in South Africa is to
have two real generals, scouts will be want
ed, and scouting will become a feature of
the war.
The postal savings bank bill and the
Hanna-Fayne subsidy bill should be kicked
out of congress together Both are vicious
Butler the Terrible is not averse to a
transfer of authority. He got full dose of
setback medicine at the ford.
A bad beginning of the senatorial cam
paign insures good ending. The friends of
Senator Morgan are waking up.
General Leonard Wood is a governor who
governs, even if he is to live in the captain
generals palace.
Windmill Allen is ready to go off in the
senate on slight provocation He is loaded.
The generals who came to the British ser
vice through "pull'' are at a sad discount.
Colonel Baden-Powell, of Mafeking, is
fast living down his coupling-pn name.
Wilcox county refused to join the con-
spiracy against the democratic party.
The Beers received fresh supplies of ar
tilery last week, delivered on the spot.
The lambs are feeling the bleak December
weather in Wal lstreet this week.
"Reminiscences are to be restored to tho
British army service.
Christmas gift.
England is equipping the Beers with mod
ern artillery.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-09
To be Continue 2.
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, Of which Mr.
John Oliver Of Philadelphia, was The
subject, is narrated by him as follows
Il was in most dreadful condition
Ny skin was almost yellow, eye,
sunken, tongue coated, pain contin
ually in the back and sides, no appe
tite-rradually growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had giver
me up. Fortunately, friend advised
trying Electric Bitters;' and TO my
great joy and surprise, the first bottle
made decided improvement. / con
tinued their use fer three weeks, and
am now well man. | know they
saved my life, and robbed the grave OF
another victim" No one should fail
to try them. Only Soc, guaranteed,
At F. B. Snyder's drug store.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-09

mansion about half past H. Virginia
herself met her, and the two were soon
talking earnestly.
1.-THE fact is, Rachel was saying
after they had been talking few min
utes, 81 cannot reconcile it with my
judgment Of what he would do. can
not tell another person what to do but
| feel that ] ought not to accept this
offer. "
"What will you do, them" asked
Virginia, with great interest.
81 don't know yet, but | have decid-
ed to refuse this offer. "
Rachel picked up a letter that had
been lying in her lap and ran over its
contents again. 1t was a letter from
the manage: Of a comic opera offering
her place with a large travelling COM
pany for the season. The salary was a
very large figure, and the prospect held
out by tie manager was flattering. He
had heard Rachel sing that Sunday
morning when the stranger had inter
rupted the service He had been much
impressed There was money in that
voice, and it ought to be used in comic
opera, so said the letter, and the man
ager wanted reply as soon as possible.
'There's no virtue in saying No to
this offer when / have the other one, !"
Rachel went on thoughtfully. "That's
harder to decide, but I've made up my
mind. To tell the truth, Virginia, I'm
completely convinced in the first case
that Jesus would never use any talent
like good voice just to make money.
But, now, take this concert offer. Here
is reputable company to travel with
an impersonator and violinist and q
male quartet, all people of good repu-
tation. I'm asked to go as one Of the
company and sing leading soprano The
salary Il mentioned it, didn't ~ is to
be guaranteed-$2OO a month for the
season But l don't feel satisfied that
Jesus would go. What do you Think
To be Continue
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-09
CHAPTER III.

IL any man cometh unto me and hateth not hi:
own father and mother and wife and children and
brethren and sisters-yea, and his own life also
he cannot be my disciple. 80 And wbosoever
iorsaketh not all that he hath, be cannot be my
disciple.
When Rachel WinslOw and Virginia
Page separated after the meeting at the
First church on Sunday, they agreed to
continue their conversation the nett
day. Virginia asked Rachel to come
end lunch with her at noon, and Rachel
accordingly rang the bell at the Page
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-09

South Haven New Era: Will Keun
exc was down from Wellington Thurs
day On business. He has decided tC
move his stock Of furniture to Fl.
Scott, whore be will make his future
home. He and Mrs. Kesneke will
visit our little city before leaving. :.
DR.. Hollingsworth has received q
number OF letters this week from
prominent horse men asking for q
price on his PAGER Rushwosd. One
letter was from Carnegie, the great
Pittsburg, Pa, iron king. Among
other questions, he asked il the horse
did not have some great defect either
physically or 10 disposition; and II
not, why be wanted to sell such q
horse. Andrew doesn't seem tn be
familiar with the peculiarities of the
westerner, one OF which is that every
thing ne owns has a price on it, eY
cept the wife and babies.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-09

1t will not be surprise to any who
are at all familiar with the good quail.
tiles Of Chamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy, to know that people everywhere
take pleasure in relating their eYpe'.
ence in the use Of that splendid medi-
cine and in telling Of the benefit they
have received from it, Of bad Gods T.
has cured, OF threatened attacks OF
pneumonia it has averted and Of the
children it has saved from attacks Of
Group and whooping cough. 1t is a
grand, good medicine. For sale by
oil druggists.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-09
Pain or Shine,

The station agent is on duty. On his
exact communication of train orders
depends thousands of lives and millions
of dollars in property, each day. In his
haste he runs out in the rain or the snow
hatless and unprotected. Then comes
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-09

the sequel bron-
ch;t,s, or some
other disease of
the respiratory or
CANS. The most
effective remedy
for bronchial or
pulmonary disease
is Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery. Almost
all remedies pre-
scribed for such
diseases contain
opium or some
narcotic which
soothes by stupe-
faction. rGolden
Medical Discov-
cry" contains
neither narcotics
nor alcohol. II
stops coughs by
curing their cause,
1t h e al S we LAX
lungs, builds VI
wasted tissues, and
promotes the
health Of every or.
gan Of the body.
-T 49,, ro;f-o, ,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-09
Monthly Repnrf Cards.

We have them in the best form. Call
on or address the VOICE. 7sc per hun.
bred; less quantities &c each.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-09

A CALDWELL landlords present to a
tenant on his wedding day was a re-
ceipt for eight months back rent.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-09

agtnI" WflItS J. Is.
Staples, Esq, Of Barclay, Usage County, Kans.,
wand four years ago my work keeping me in a
warm room and stepping out frequently into
the cold air gave me bronchitis. which became
chronic and deep-seated. Doctors failed to
reach my case and advised me to try a higher
air, but, fortunately for me. a friend advised me
to try DR.. Pierce's medicines I commenced
taking your Golden Medical Discovery, and
by the time had taken the first bottle was
better, and after taking four bottles my cough
was entirely gone. have found no necessity
for seeking another climate"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
the stomach, liver and bowels.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-18
No Colds In the Arotios.

hansen and his men during the three
years which they spent in the Arctic
regions never caught a cold. Yet they
were exposed to cold, fatigue and wet
to a degree which we at home can
hardly realize, says a writer in the
Spectator. Especially one remembers
how hansen and his comraGe Johan-
sen during their wonderful expedition
on foot over the polar ice went on, day
after day, clad in clothes which were
SO saturated with perspiration that
they froze by day into one mass of
solid ice, and even cut into the flesh:
how every night when they tucked
themselves up in their sleeping bags,
the first hour was spent In thawing:
how they lay shivering, their frozen
socks spread across their chests, until
their clothes actually became wet and
soft, and eventually comfortable and
warm. Yet they never caught a cold.
and, mark this, for it is very import
ant, with the exception of Nansen's
brief attack of lumbago, their health
did not suffer in any way from the ex-
posture. Directly they reached civiliza-
ton they all caught cold Nansen's
own statement TO the writer was:
There is, of course, no doubt that
cold is an infectious disease. We had
none during our journey, and we all
got it very badly, too,) at the very
moment we reached Norway"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-18

Rev. T. B. Little, of Cleveland
county, was a business visitor in the
city today. Mr.. Little says that
crops n his section are suffering
from too much rain, and that the
grass is looking green and nice
among the cotton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-18

Mr.. ]. NJ. Raines. Of the Fordyce
Chronicle-Enterprise, paid Us u
pleasant visit today. He had betn
attending the Grand Lodge K. Of P.
at Hot Springs and was on his way
home
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-18

We call the attention OF our read
ers to the letter OF Mr.. Altheimer to
Beh-Yernon Co. This agency repres
sents most reliable companies and
secures quick and satisfactory set
Elements.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-18

Success implies thorough prepare
ton. We are thoroughly prepared
to till your prescriptions promptly,
accurately and as eheaply, as a use
of tue purest materials will allow.
j. NJ. BAILEY. Druggist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-18

A trust deed was made yesterday
by MIR. Jas. Fl. White to the Union
Central Life Insurance Co.. ON real
estate for the sum OF $4,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-18
Savage.

"Do you think asked the Dearest
Girl, who likes to stir him up that
two can live as cheap as oneT'
Meaning MARRIAGE" asked the Say
age Bachelor.
Yes"
II dunno, haven't any doubt about
their feeling cheaper, though Gin.
:innatt Enquirer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-18

Miss NJ. Quilting, s no has been al
tending school at Mexico, Mo, is n
the the city, the guest of Miss Jennie
Mccain. Miss Quilting is on her way
to her home at Pendleton.