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The age-herald., 1899-08-12
WHAT BIRMINGHAM IS TO BE

From the New York World.
 Area of Pittsburg's Industrial Klondike, 1S0 square miles.
 Number of industries being operated on full time. 1iS
 Number of men employed in these, em- bracing all classes, 270,00O.
 Average wages per day. s2.15.
 Range of wages, s175 to s7 per day.
 Number of idle men, none. except from sickness.
 Number of mills and factories unable to run full time by reason of scarcity of la Dor, 60.
 Railroads unable to move freight prompt ly because the traffic Is 30 per cert. larger than all the freight cars in service.
 Gross daily value of trade in Industrial Klondlke, $6,O0O,000.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
A QUEER PAYMENT

From the London Spare Moments.
 A Yorkshire clergyman married couple in his church recently and after he had pronounced them man and wife the groom took him to one side and asked what the damages was.
 The parson told him that there was no fixed amount He might give whatever he chose.
 "Parson," said he, i've got five grey hound pups at home, for which I am ask ing a sovereign apiece, and I'll let you have one for half a sov."
 Of course the clergyman declined so ridicu- lous fee, as he had no use for a grey hound pup.
 When he got home he must have found his wife better than exoected, for he sent the parson one of the pups, accompanied with letter saying that he was so happy with Maria that he would give him a dog for nothing
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
MODERN APHORIsMS.

Carolyn Wells in the Criterion. Reward is it's own virtue.
 living friend is better than a dead Ye cannot serve God and women. There's no fool like an old maid. Of two evils choose the prettier. Never put off till tomorrow what you can wear tonight.
 Where there's a won't there's way. Nonsense makes the heart grow fonder. Whosoever the hand findeth to do, do with thy might
 The wages of sin Is alimony.
 He who loves and runs away may live to love another day.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
AMERICAN NEGROES FOR CUBA

II riOih tHe FHllduelpnla RScOru.
 A Cuban newspaper published at Man zanillo is much concerned about the pos- sible colonization there of negro laborers from the United States. From Cuba and Puerto Rico negro immigration is looked on much as Chinese immigration is regard ed in the United States. For years there has been an influx of negroes, especially into Puerto Rico, and these, by their su- perior strength and industry, are crowding out the white laborer, and threaten to dominate the island. These negroes, how ever, do not come from the United States, but from Hayti, the Danish West Indies, Jamaica and other neighboring islands. Even the negroeS of Key West generally are from the Antilles and not from the United States.
 Any proposition to take American negroes to Cuba to colonize them has some clements of absurdity about it which the Cubans are not yet sufficiently American- izel to understand. The regro of the south docs not want to SC to Cuba He Is ai- most too well contentcd where he is and
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
San Domingo, the MuIIaito Republic.

The San Domingo revolution is simply case of ins and outs. Figuero, who was vice-president, becoming president upon the assassination of President Heureaux, together with his friends and supporters, are the ins, and General Don Juan Jim inez and his packers, are the outs. The outs naturally want to swap places with the ins' and there are strong indications that the mulatto republic will pass into their hands.
 The island is occupied in part by the blacks of Hayti. and in part by the mu- lattoes of San Domingo. The white man is mot in 1t. The island lies between Cuba and Porto Rico and if it were occupied by white people exclusively it would become one of the richest countries in the world, for the soil is fertile, and the moisture abundant, and the climate well adapted to the production of tropical fruits and crops.
 General Jiminez Is at present engaged in organizing expeditions at outside points in aid of his cause. Generals Pocheco and Reyes and a dozen more home generals are leading the home movement, and Figuero will indeed be fortunate if he is able to withstand the attacks of the Jim inez faction.
 There appears to be one thing certain in connection with the aflair-the United States does not want the island no matter how strongly the Dominicans may apply again for annexation, unless it wants place for negro emigrants. million ne- groes could perhaps find soil enough on the island for agricultural purposes, or other employment in connection with an- other republic for blacks only. In that event the discontented blacks of the south would have Liberia, Hayti and San Do- mingo to fall back upon when they no longer desired to live in this country.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
THE LAKE CITY posroFFICE

From the Boston Herald.
 It is reported that Postmaster-General Smith proposes to have white woman appointed as postmaster of Lake City. s. C., where the office has been closed ever since the assassination of the colored post master, Baker. The citizens are very de- sirous to have mail facilities restored to them, and no colored man, at least none who is resident of Lake City, can be found to take the place, as an acceptance would too probably close his earthly ca reer. It is a very disgraceful state of af- fairs and the postmaster-general may count upon having to face a storm of in- dgnation from the colored people of the country if he carries out his present in- tention
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
REFLECTIONS OF 4 BACifELOR.

From the New York Press.
 womans idea of freedom is never to fall in love until she doesn't have to.
 Innocence doesn't belong to youth near so truly as youth belongs to innocence.
 Every form of torture, including house cleaning, is probably an amusement t1 some people.
 Every other married man you meet has in his heart bitter grudge against the man who invented liquid gilt
 It Is just about twice as easy for . ran to love a woman as well as she loves him as it is for him 10 love her as wei us sae loves to have him love her.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
THE AUTOMOBILE

Frank Sawin Bailey in Puck How does 1t go, if I may ask?' Said Margaret, the maid. I'll show you now, I'll show you now" The gallant driver said 'It needs no horse to draw it. It pushes itself you know; 4 This lever here-it starts and stops And runs it fast or slow; This wheel is what you steer it with Wherever you want to go- It's just the thing to ride in
 Of a morning." "It takes knack to run it." Said Margaret, the maid. "A little knack, little knack," The modest driver said. "Yeu have to use both hands, I gucss?" -'I have no hands to spare.'' ''You have to have watchful eye.'' Indeed watchful pair!' ''Fm not much taken with it. Said Margaret, the fair; ''It's not the thing to ride in -< Of an evening"" 4
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

with his own prospects for advancement. Tn America no law exists and none can be enacted or even thought of that could be used to transplant the negro in Cuba against his will Therefore nothing is likely to take him there except the induce ments held out by the Cubans themselves. As the prosperity of Cuba returns the Gu bans may find that the American negro Of the south and his mule are exactly what are needed to develop the resources of the fertile island
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
Chess Under Difficulties

variation the ordinary game of chess was recently played by four young Hungarians. The board was a billiard table marked off into the requisite number of squares, and the pieces were represented by bottles of different kinds of wine, cording to their importance.
 The king was represented by bottle of champagne. When one of the pieces was taken it was drunk. The players, says the San Francisco Examiner, were also drunk in a very short time, and the game was not finished
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
MAY THE BEST MAN WIN

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat
 MT. Addiclss has bought 20O,060 acres of land in Arizona. probably with the view of having Delaware all to himself If the faquis should call upon MT. Addicks in his new domain, the public will view the incl dent with benevolent neutrality.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
From the Springfield Republican.

From the SpTIfISIItIU hePuUTIVdII'
 The large audience that greeted Miss Lil- Han Clayton Jewett and the Baker family in Music han Providence, Monday even- ing as well as their Boston reception yes- terday. will grieve all who lament that young persons indiscreet activity in the Baker case. Especially may demonstra- tions of this kind in the north embitter ~"ain feeling in the south, where the white
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
CUNNINGHAM IN BIBB

From the Centreville Press.
 There is big gubernatorial boom on for Senator Cunningham of Jefferson. If he consents to run he is going to be a big check in Governor Johnston's way. Cum ningham could carry the democratic vote of Bibb
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
Reduced the Ball

It is not necessary to say just how long ago this happened, for it might suggest name. A man who has since gained fame and wealth at the Michigan bar was then judge, by appointment, in one of the terri tories. He had not then settled down to the steady gait he has since acquired. and was not troubled when the balance showed up on the wrong side of his cash account.
 On one occasion notorious offender was brought before him, and the time for trial fixed for few weeks ahead. Bail was demanded says the Detroit Free Press, but the authorities knew that the prisoner had committed much graver crimes else where and did not want him to nave a chance to escape. The bail was fixed at $1,OO0, which was high, considering the na- ture of the case, and the lawyer for the accused made a vigorous protest that seemed to do no good. The bondsman who was offered was a widely known gambler of the frontier, and when they thought to disqualify him by swearing him as to what he owned, he quickly frustrated their scheme.
 "Tll put up the coin,'' he interrupted 'and I'll put it right in the judges own hands"-a proceeding that no one inter- fered with. There were $700 in notes and a piece of paper on which something was written. The judge glanced at it. and then said in his most judicial tone: q don't know but the bail asked is little oppressive. He handed some bills back to the gambler who had meantime been tearing the paper to bits in an absent-minded way. It was the judges personal note for $500. The ac- cused never showed up for trial and the judge told the story long afterward.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
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Mi J. J. Ingalls, is surely candidate for congress, for Mrs. Ingalls, reputation in making blackberry jam is widely, adver- 4fro1
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

The accepted design of Herr Krebs for a monument to Bismarck is simple. being practically pile of rough granite It is to Dc reproduced in every part of the empire.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

Andrew Carnegie, once and therefore al- ways a subject of Great Britain, has be- come a justice of the peace in Scotland and William Waldorf may yet get to be a constable at Clivden
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
A STITCH IN TIME

From the Scale Register.
 A good way to prevent fever and bilious ness is to clean up your premises thorough ly and scatter barrel or two of lime over them.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

The Boston Traveller thus announced the new circus; "Hark, hark, the dogs do bark, the Bakers are coming to town
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

MT. Mckinley buys real estate in Canton, and leases it in Washington. He is trying to renew his Washington lease.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
Henderson Turns the Laugh on Holman n


 David B. Henderson, who will probably be the speaker of the next house of rep- resentatives, has long enjoyed the reputa- tion of wit. Perhaps one of his most brilliant shots was fired at Holman, of h. diana, whose savage opposition to any and all appropriation measures earned him the title of watchdog of the treasury" Some years ago, the Portland Oregonian says. when an appropriation for Holman's own district was up for consideration, the lat- ter arose, and, departing from his usual custom, made a warm speech in its favor The instant he sat down Henderson was on his feet. MT, Speaker" he said. "the members address brings to my mind Bly, ron's lines:
 "'Tis sweet to hear the honest watch
 dogs bark
 Bay deep-mouthed welcome as we draw
 near home"
The age-herald., 1899-08-12
A Piece of Imprudence

Of Sarasate, the famous violinist, pleas ant story was told the other evening at d reception in Washington. The great mas ter enjoys nothing better than giving or receiving joke. Sometimes his bon mots are a urife savage. One evening at a so- cial function young viofinist who had a much higher opinion of his own musical ability than any one else, had the bad taste to play one of Sarasate's compositions With variations of his own crea tion. The latter were inappropriate and inartistic and jared upon the ears of all.
 The performer ended his work and made his way to Sarasate, doubtless expecting a word of recognition or praise. Sarasate said nothing and the player finally asked, T hope you recognize that piece?"
 Sarasate promptly replied: .'Certainly. It was piece of impudence."
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

mysterious disappearance from Mont Saratoga waters at a piazza conference.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

Aguinaldo seems to consider the world made up of "the powers and ma." ~-
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The Alabama quarantine against Hamp- ton discouraged the fever until it com mitted suicide
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

England has waived her right to claim damages on the ground that America did not conspire to unload w. A. Astor on her.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

people feel that it is time that they were left alone to work out their own great problem. It must be remembered, how ever, that fanatics, or even notoriety hunt CTS, spring up as naturally as mushrooms do in the right soil when some great wrong agitates the public mind Lynchings can not morally be condoned. So long as they continue with frequency there are likely to be outbursts such as this one in which the young Boston woman has figured. They may be regretted yet they will come so long as human nature remains as it is. Often they are foolish as in this case ap- parently.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

The waters of Saratoga are becoming at- tractive to Alabama statemen. They are golden waters.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

The hot wave is losing its vigor, and nice Jones Valley.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

Two innocent little children brought about happy May day in the May case.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

The Ia bas" people at Rennes are not numerous when Dreyfus crosses the street.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

The paramount issue of next year will be found if a reward has to be offered.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

De Gallifet refuses to accept the bribes of magazines.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

Saratoga piazza conferences are worse than Saratoga chips of either variety.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

Birmingham has had this year two May festivals.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

A dictator by any other names than Jimi- neg would sound as sweet
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

When statesman is missing look for him at Saratoga.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

Jess Stallngs Is not gumshoe cam- paigner.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

Go-between Hobart Is taking few day off
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

New Jap citizens are arriving in Hawaii at the rate of 1,5OO month
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

General Toral, who surrendered Santiago, escaped conviction by one vote only.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

The south is not furnishing many re cruits for the Philippines.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

More than one Alabama statesman is in the wilds of New York state.
The age-herald., 1899-08-12

Both parties in Luzon are preparing fol final and decisive foot race.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-14
SAMOAN LIFE.
When Not at War They Have q Very
Easy and Agreeable
Time.

When native Samoans are not at war
they seem to foreigners to have a very
easy and agreeable life. There is never
very much to do, and what there is is
not arduous or firing. The old women,
for instance, braid mats or sit upon
the rocks and beat and strip the bark
for making tapa, the native cloth. The
men spend much of their time in max
ing fishing nets and tackle.
In spite of the simplicity of the ma
tional attire, the Samoans are rather
vain, and spend good deal of time in
identifying themselves. The hair is
often plastered with white lime, giving
it, when dry, the effect of white wig.
The lime is washed off by night. The
result is a gradual change in the color
of the hair from red to a bright vel
low. Apart from this strange fancy,
the Samoans quite share the Euro
peans' ideas in regard to beauty. They
particularly admire tall persons.
A fad of the young man of Samoa is
to. wear the name of his sweetheart
tattooed upon the forearm. AS the
Samoan wears no sleeves this ornament
is always visible, and he is very proud
Of it, which is easily understood, as the
young lady herself always does the
tattooing, it, being impossible. to in.
trust to a professional workman a task
20. ful! of sentiment.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-14
SHERIFFS EXECUTION SALE.

Under and by virtue OF an execution issued
out of and under the seal Of the District Ccrlt
Of the State of Minnesota. in and for Four; b
Jndlcal District in the County of Hennepin on
the 9Th day Of July, A. d. 1900, upor = judg-
ment rendered and docketed in said court and
county in IN action therein wherein John Dun
ham and w. W. Eastman, copartners rs Durham
d Eastman were plaintiffs and Ole Hanson: and
Erick Steendahl We're defendants, II favor of
said plaintiffs and against said defendants, for
the sum of one hundred seventy-ive and,71-1O0
Dollars. and interest from March 18th. 1897. and
taxes Gf any ana costs, which said execution
has to me, Gs sheriff OF Cook County, been duly
directed and delivered, I nave levied upon and
AnCt will sell at public auction to the highest
cash bidder at the front door OF the court house.
in the village of Grand Marais, in said County.
of Cook OH Monday, the Ind day Of October.
1899, ut len O'Clock in the forenoon Of that day,
ell tne right, title and interest that the above
named Eric SteenGaill had in and to the real
estate hercina ter described. Oh the 26th Cay of
March 1857: ,hAt being the cate OF the docketing
Of Transcript OF saiu Judgment in the District
Court i'll the Counties OF Lake and Cook, the
Property being the following described lands
situated, living and being within said County Of
Cook and State Of Minnesota to- wit:
The undivided til1ee. fourths interest in Lots
Eve C'), six co. Seven Cl and hight lS Of
four ei4) North of Range Two (2) West If the
Fourth Principal Meridian
Dated Grand Marais. Mimi August nth 1894
HANS GULBRA ESEN
Sheriff Of Cook CuQnty,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-14
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RE.
+. .- DEMPTION PERIOD. >
STATE OF MINNESOTA.|
q COUNTY OF Coon. So.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. =
Z COUNTY OF COOK, IS. =
Yo: GEORG E. WHEELER: =
lake notice that the following described piece
or parcel of land situated in the County of Cook
and State OF MINES ta to- wit: an undivided one
eighth interest in the Southwest quarter of North
east quarter and North west quarter of South
east quarter Of Section Fifteen in township
lxty-One North, of Range One East of Fourth
Principal Meridian. Was on the sixth day Of
May, A.: D. 1896, sold for, the sum Of ninety
nine cents pursuant to a real estate tax Judgment
entered s, in the District Court in the counties
OF Lake and Cook on the twenty first day of
March "A. ID. 1895 in proceedings to enforce
payment of taxes delinquent upon real estate
Tor the year 1892 for The said County Of Cook,
ihat the amount required to redeem such lands
from such sale exclusive of the costs to accrue
upon this notice is the said sum of ninety-nine
Cents, with interest thereon at the rate Of one
per cent per month from the said sixth day Of
May, 1873, to the time of such redemption, and
delinquent taxes, penalties and costs accruing
subsequent to said sale with interest thereon to
| the time of such redemption, and the time
within which said land can be redeemed from
| said sale will expire sixty days after service
OF this notice and proof thereof has been fled
IN manner prescribed by Section 81 of Chapter
6, Genera Laws Of Minnesota tor the wear iS77.
and amendments thereto
Dated Grand Marais, this 9th dav Of Sentono-
Der, A. D. 1899. ~
CHRIS. MURPHY, 1917
lsEAT Auditor Cook County, MINI.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-14
NOTES OF THE MODES.
Odd Items Of Interest for Ladies Who
Follow the Latest
Fashions.

All bOdices show lace or some light
decoration at the neck, the finest kind
Of Alencon being as much in evidence
as Irish and guipure lace.
Jet plays an important part on all
evening gowns. 1t is immensely be-
coming and decorative and particular
ly effective when combined with white
tulle.
All costumes worn in the daytime are
Of the strictest tailor-made order, fash
toned in the lightest colored cloths, and
stitched in straight line or scalloped
edge.
Little neck ruches and shoulder capes
are much in demand for evening use.
Some are made of chiffon in lavender
and rose pink, with accordion-plaited
louble-neck ruff quite high at the neck.
Hats are more elaborate than ever,
either entirely made of flowers or tulle.
Those of embroidered mousseline, with
huge blossoms made of mousseline with
velvet petals, are pretty and much in
vogue.
A great run is predicted for corded
silks and poplins. In Paris they are
preparing dotted and chenille silks, the
groundwork in many instances darker
than the pattern coveringit. There are
many silks mixed with velvet also.
There is new canvas which is like
ly to find warm approval, being mix
ture of silk and wool, the former pre-
dominating. A dark navy blue had
been made up into skirt and open bod
ice, which was filled in with an under
vest formed of fully gathered black
and white striped ribbon in marked
contrast to the red revers. This bod
ice was of the jacket order, with tabs
at the waist. The sleeves were made
short to the elbow, with full sleeves
below of the striped silk ending in a
red cuff. The skirt was cut, as so many
are, on the cross, with seam up the
center of the back.
The pompadour element is great
feature in spring fashions, and it re-
peated itself in the sleeves at the wrist.
There was a jacket bodice, and a great
deal of stitching figured on the seams,
and these close-set rows of stitching
will be a marked novelty in coming
modes. 1t was exemplified in dress
of quite a new color, a vivid turquoise
with performance of green in it, the
material fne-faced cloth. The tunic
here crossed at the side, and was edged
all round with three stitched bands of
a lighter tone, each band being covered
with StitchiDDS abOut half an inch
apart, while the petticoat was of the
lighter shade, entirely covered with
bands of the darker color, in close
set rows, also stitched all over. The
bodice was full, with white satin trim
mings covered with lace; it buttoned
over at one side with three square paste
buttons, and had epaulettes and cuff
trimmings of white satin, with silver
embroidery mingled.-N. Y. Times.