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The age-herald., 1899-09-26
DEWEY NOT A CANDIDATE
Washington Correspondence of the Chicag Tribune.

Washington Correspondence of the Chicago
 Tribune.
 As was expected would be the case, the prospective arrival of Admiral Dewey has brought to the front again various news candidate for the presidency. Naval officers here who know the admiral say such thing is entirely out of the question. Some of them have received letters from him which indicate his intention of putting d stop to such talk at the earliest possible opportunity.
 It is even hinted the admiral has already written to a confidential friend in the serv- ice a letter positively forbidding the use of his name, with permission to make It public when the right time comes.
 The admiral. it is said, under no circum- stances would be a candidate against Presi- dent Mckinley. On the other hand, Sena- tor Proctor of Vermont says Dewey voted the republican ticket when he voted at all and his club friends say he is an unhesi- tating opponent of the free coinage of sl- yer.
 It is the belief here that the admiral will take an early opportunity to stop his presi- dential boom. He has the largest salary in it goes on for his lifetime, whether he is afioat or ashore, $13,500 every year.
 The beauty of the matter is that while the admirars friends are convinced that ne will put the presidency behind him. they also believe he could be elected, whatever ticket he headed.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL DEAD
Lew Houk, an ex-Ohio Convictand Nu.-
 derer Expires in Mexico

Columbus, O., September 25.-Word was received today of the death of Lew Houk, "a once notorious Ohio gambler and crim- inal, at Enrango, Mexico.
 Houk was sentenced in 1883 to sixteen years in the Ohio pententiary for killing a travelling man named Paul Lohman, whom he had fleeced in a Hooking Valley train. After serving several years he was par doned on his promise to leave the country. During his residence abroad it is claimed he piled his profession with an adept hand among the nobility. He boasted that he had beaten the Prince of Wales at bac- carat.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
WILL MAKE A GOOD COVERING.

From the Birmingham Ledger.
 John w. Tomlinson has formally an- nounced himself candidate for governor. He has been much talked of for that office that his announcement did not cause much surprise. MT. Tomlinson made a fortune as a lawyer before he entered poli- tics. When he did enter politics he entered at the top, and was with Bryan and prom inent at the Chicago convention that nomi- mated that gentleman for the presidency. He has since been closely allied with Mr! Bryan, being regarded as his personal rep resentative in this state. MT. Tomlinson would make a good governor.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
THE RAINY DAY
w. Long gfenow

Henry W. Longfeiiow. The day is cold and dark and dreary; It rains, and the wind is never weary; The vine still clings to the mouldering wall, But at every gust the dead leaves fall, And the day is dark and dreary. My itfe is cold and dark and dreary: It rains, and the wind is never weary; My thoughts still cling to the mouldering past, But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast,
 And the days are dark and dreary.
  Be still, sad heart, and cease repinng; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; Thy fate Is the common 'ate of all Into each life some rain must fall, Some days must be dark and dreary,
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
WHAT WE COULD DO
From the Selma Journal.

From the Selma Journal. '''T,-
 II Chinese wall were erected around Alabama so as to effectually cut off the state from all the rest of the world, Its people could not only live comfortably but luXuriously. With the single exception of coffee every article needed for a lux urious home could be produced here, and it might be that even the coffee could be made to grow in the lower portions of the state. Indeed, what noble heritage is this God blessed state in which we live. What vast opportunities are presented If these are properly improved there is no place on this wide earth with a more brilliant future before it than thus sunny land of ours.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
SCARCITY OF SERVANT GIRLS

From the Chicago Record
 The fact that servant girls are scarce no doubt is due to the general demand for all kinds of workers. This has affected the supply of girls in many ways. By improv- ing the condition of the employing class it has enabled families, which, during the hard times, did their own homework, now to employ outside help, while those which heretofcre gave service to one servant now employ two or more. During the dull pe- riod many girls sought domestic service because the male members of the family were out of work. Now that the men are at work the girls refrain from working.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

bank of Montgomery spent Sunday in Bir- mingham. He said business was very lively in Montgomery now that the cotton crop was being marketed, and that better prices for the product were prevailing. Although a general shortage in the crop was re- ported, President Baldwin was of the opin- ion that the falling off did not immediately effect Montgomery, as the yield in that territory was up to the average. A conh- dent feeling prevails amongst business men at the state capital.
 Henry F. DeBardeleben and w. r. Pinck- ard have returned from New York.
 Assistant Postmaster John Towers has returned from a visit to his venerable father at Marietta, Ga. The elder MT. Towers is in poor health.
 General J. ". Burke collector of GUS toms at Mobile, was in Birmingham yes terday
 Colonel Robert Mckee is at Piedmont.
 
 Colonel Thomas D. Radcliffe and Colonel W. II. Wnhoyte, of Sheffield, are in town.
 B. C. Almon, of courtand, and w. L. Cofer, of Cullman, are at the Morris.
 Judge Cabot Lull, Judge H. J. Lancaster, Judge r. Austin, Lamar c. Smith and James M. Fitzpatrick, leading men of We tumpka, are at the Morris
 Captain H. C. Reynolds and his son, William II. Reynolds, of Montevallo, are in town They have valuable property inter- ests at Ensley.
 Holt Screws, of Montgomery, second son of Hon. William Wallace Screws, the vet eran editor of the Montgomery Advertiser was in town last night on his way to join Major Screws, who is spending September at Blount Springs.
 Manager J. B. Cobbs of the Birmingham Trust and Savings company, leaves this morning for New York to join in the wei come to Dewey. He will be accompanied by Mrs Cobbs and they will be absent from home a fortnight
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

These figures are sustained by the fig ures from the domestic hide markets, and no one who understands the cattle situa- ton will question the figures of the depart- ment of agriculture.
 Here in the south these figures should be needed. Here where the cheapest and best fattening material, made from cotton seed, is ever at hand, cattle should be grown and fattened by thousands. As things are going beef will be higher because cattle are becoming scarcer. And even if the boundless west should begin to grow more cattle, the southern grower cannot be crowded out because no other section can fatten cattle as eheaply as this section
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press
 1- Jealousy is like the toothache when there isn't any hole in it that you can stuff cot ton in. V Every woman has an idea that she looks like pictures of the Madona when she is singing the baby to sleep. It takes a girl under twenty to really look artless and innocent when you mention some books she knows you don't know she S read.
 Some people seem to think an old bachelor ought to go around all the time with his thumb in his mouth and binders on like A horse.
 When girl is in love and doesn't feel sure the man knows it, she acts like she was homesick on a rainy day with fun eral going past the house.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

ernatorial nomination within the next few days. Colonel Tomllnson Is a warm per- soual friend of Hon. W. J. Bryan and the strietest free silver man in the state of Alabama Charged with the management of Colonel Bryan's interest in Alabama in 1896 he did yeoman service for the distin- guished Nebraskan. There is no man per- haps that stands as close to the silver leader and the cause, of silver as Colonel Tomlinson and should he decide to make the race the political waters of the present candidates would be considerably muddled.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
The Howdy of the Candidate

The Tuscumbia Dispatch prints these in- teresting notes:
 Before the primary the average candidate will walk a block to howdy with you; after the primary he will walk two blocks to avoid you.
 Pending the primary the candidate gives you a hearty handshake every time he meets you; after the primary he will give you the shake-minus the hand.
 Down in the west end of the county it is said that the candidates are so thick the people have locked up their houses and taken to the woods
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
But Age Shall Not Wither

Young Editor Nunnalee, of the Centre ville Press, says:
 The editor of the Press is suddenly get ting old. Last week a lady (and of course We had to take iD spoke to us for MT. A. W. Bates, and few days later the same lady passed us and spoke to us for Captain Dan Snead. Since the gentlemen referred to heard of it they both are as frisky as a young calf on a frosty morning We are willing as long as we can make our old friends happy.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
The Angel of Tus, a oosa

By the god Cupid. Editor Tom Garner can say graceful things. Read this from the Tuscaloosa Gazette:
 She is a daughter of the gods, divnely tall and most divinely fair indeed. and she was beautiful to behold on Friday even- ing in a handsome gown of white organ die over crimson. the web front being of lace insertion and crimson satin ribbon. Pink and crimson roses added to the fresh charm of her appearance. She moved amongst her guests with queeny grace and all were made to feel the influence of her sweet manners.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
Speak for Yourself, John

Editor Timmons, of the Lafayette Sun, suggested the other day that Editor Ste venson of the Roanoke Randolph Leader, ought to get married Editor Stevenson says:
 We thank Brother Timmons for his kind advice, growing out of d most happy expe- rience. But we need other help than mere- ly good wishes.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
TWO THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED

From the Mobile Herald.
 There are two matters that all Alabam- ians should take interest in. One is in the industrial convention at Huntsville, and the other is tIhe state fair at Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

It is not given out that Hon. John II. Bankhead plants oats, but there is a sus- picion to that effect. The Jasper Eagle says:
 Congressman J. H. Bankhead was here last Friday and Saturday, visiting his son, John H. Bankhead, Jr, who is still quite i'll with fever The captain is tanned con- siderably by the sun, and on being asked the cause, informed us that he had been at work on his farm in Fayette.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
STEAMSHIP ADULA FOUNDERS
Five Lives Lost ill the Wreck, Which
 Occurred Yesterday

Kingston, Jamaica, September 25-The Atlas Steamship company's steamer Adula, Captain McAuley, from Kingston for Bal timore. foundered a half-past today off Port Morant, on the south coast of Ja- maica.
 Five lives were lost, including MT. Percy, the first officer. The boat, which was built in Belfast in 1SS9 was of 362 tons burden She was PIP feet long. 29.1 feet broad and 12 feet deep.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
Early Dawn at the Gate

The Lafayette Sun prints these lines: We heard a monstrous racket
 One morning at the gate, And when we iris to ask him in, Twas just-a candidate.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
The Bloom in Dallas

Editor Graham, of the Selma Journal, himself popular candidate, says:
 The political campaign is beginning to bloom in Dallas and soon will be in full flower The festive candidate is only touching ground in high places now but in a few weeks he will be in the low ground and will be shaking tine hand of the voter as he comes across him in the highwaya and byways.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
Can Feed the Boy

Chiggersville correspondence of the La fayette Sun:
 Jim Newman one of Beat 5's best farm CTS, has a splendid crop of corn. He has one more added to the family in the per son of a little bOy
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
The Ways of Providence

Society ways of Providence are easily discovered in the columns of the Carrollton West Alaibamian:
 J. I. Keaser went to Berry station last Friday to improve his health; that is, he has an affection of the heart. Lloyd Coop CT went along, expecting to catch the same disease Boys, I hope you both will find doctor that will soothe your heart troubles for life.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
No Topper Needed

Says the Moulton Advertiser:
 George H. Harrison's little boy sends us an ear of pop corn with about ne-thrd of the grains popped open, as though it had been on the fire. We have never seen any thing of the kind before. Was it the hot sun or some other of natures freaks that caused these grains to pop open? Who can solve the problem?
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
HIqh Cotton. Hinh Beef.

The ranching business came to so low a condition that in ten years ended last Jan uary the number of cattle fell off just about 1OOOO,OOO head. We give below the department of agricultures figures for 1898.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
John, Dave and the Editor

enee Times:
 Neither John Thigpen. Dave Butler or the editor of this paper will go to the great Paris expositon-slnce that Dreyfus trial. We will now throw all our patronage to the Lauderdale exposition next month.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
Funderburk's Grunts

Chils seem to prevail in Pickens. The Carrolton West Alabamian says
 H. P. Funderburk has been chilling" 1t this week, and now has a first-class case of the grunts. So there's nothing se- rious in his case.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
Look Out for Lige

The Enterprise sounds a note of warn ing:
 Lige is out on the war path for subscrip- tions. He is armed to the teeth, and will scalp every fellow who doesn't subscribe. Be ready with your dollar when you see him turn the bend in the road if you want to avoid trouble.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
Eond for the Gnds

The mouth of Editor Nunnalee, of the Centrevlle Press, is just a-watering:
 Sweet potatoes are coming in, and with them follows the juicy 'possum.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
Poet Editor simpson

Of the Tuscumbia dispatch thus warbles: Don't praise the busy little bee
 For toiling. Think 1t over And then you readily will see
 That always he's in clover.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
Beaverton,s Illg Boom

The business boom has struck Beaver ton. The Vernon Lamar Democrat says:
 Beaverton is on a boom. MT. A. s. Gam is buying cotton. He bought near 200 pounds of seed-cotton in one day last week.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
THE EDITORS
 AND THEIR TALK

The Moulton Advertiser has lost it's cow, according to this paragraph:
 Keep lookout for our little Jersey COW -rather thin, white and dun spots on her sides, no ear marks, and when last seen was going northwest.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
Interstate Commerce

The Roanoke Randolph Leader says:
 A coffin was sold here yesterday for the child of Rufus Jones, a merchant at Texas, Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
JOHN W. yoALiNsON

From the Courtland Enterprise.
 A telegram from Birmingham brings the news that Colonel John N. Tominson will surely announce his candidacy for the gub-
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
PRECARIOUS

From the St. Louis Republic.
 Justice in France is not only blind, lame and halt but it has epileptic fits and is non eompos mentis.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26
And Harvest Time Shall Com.

MT. A. s. Gam had his hair cut, and his test girl says he looks b cents better.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

An interesting society note from Beaver ton shows that MT Gam has had his hair
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

Fifty iron ships that will cost $30, 1000 900 are in course of construction in the ship yards of the Delaware. Prosperity is fairly bounding in this country.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

Asuinados reported desire to treat for terms of surrender Is simply another ad- mnistration fairy tale.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

group of young girls will be seated in New York so that they will spell the magic word Dewey" This is spellbnding of a new sort.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

The first snowfall has been reported and the report of the first victim of the noble game of football is overdue.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

The first killing frost occurred last year section in the last week of October
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

Chattanooga appears to have fallen upon evil times in various ways. A more or less self-respectng world is informed that "a number of prominent and influential ladies of the city called upon Julia Morrison" the murderess. Several bouquets of hoY- CTS and basket of fruit were carried to the fair prisoner by the ladies' and she was very much cheered by the visitation" General Wheeler had skirmish al Parac with the Tagals, and he al once asked Gen eral Otis to send cavalry for the purpose of preventing the reassembling of the in- surgents. But General Otis replied that he could not send cavalry until next month. The Anniston newspaper war is as acute as the Nashville newspaper war, and both have crossed the arbitration line, and arc now in the wilderness of chronic wrangling.
 
 General Mercer threatens to tell what he knows of the Dreyfus affair. He should begin at once. for France needs relief from his stories of what he does not know. Fifty iron ships that will cost $50 900 900 are in course of construction in the ship yards of the Delaware, Prosperity is fairly bounding in this country.
 A group of young girls will be seated in New York so that they will spell the magic word Dewey" This is spellbindlng of a new sort.
 The first killing frost occurred last year on October 2S and one usually comes in this section in the last week of October. The first snowfall has been reported, and the report of the first victim of the noble game of football is overdue.  Aguinaldo's reported desire to treat for terms of surrender is simply another ad- ministration fairy tale
 The republican politicians are resenting the rumored intrusion of Judge Chambers at the pie counter
 The rising value of cotton puts broad smile of contentment on the entire south ern country.
 Fortunately there will be no reports in the Transvaal war of cables cut that went uncut.
 MT. George Fred Williams is rather handy than otherwise in manipulati ting a convcn- ticn.
 The relative rank of Dewey and Farra- gut is now occupying the time of the idle.
 
 Guerin should have credit for big bump of discretion a, any rate.
 Public sentiment of the whole-world sort freed Captain Dreyfus.
 Guerin came out shouting, "Vive le square meal"
 M Guerins defense Was the essence of opera bouffe.
 The Boers now pray with only one eye closed.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

Public sentiment of the whole world sort freed Captain Dreyfus.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

The republican politicians are resenting the rumored intrusion of Judge Chambers at the pie counter
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

Fortunately there will be no reports in the Transvaal war of cables cut that went uncut.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

Guern should have credit for a big bump of discretion al any rate.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

The relative rank of Dewey and Farra gut is now occupying the time of the idle.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

General Mercier threatens to tell what he knows of the Dreyfus affair. He should begin at once, for France needs relief from his stories of what he does not know.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

The rising value of cotton puts a broad smile of contentment on the entire south ern country
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

MT. George Fred Williams is rather handy than otherwise in manipulating a convcn- ti0p
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

The Anniston newspaper war is as acute as the Nashville newspaper war, and both have crossed the arbitration line and arc now in the wilderness of chronic wrangling.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

General Wheeler had a skirmsh at Parac with the Tagals, and he al once asked Gen.
 eral Otis to send cavalry for the purpose of preventing the reassembing of the in- surgents. But General Otis replied that he could not send cavalry until next month.
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

Guerin came out shouting, "Vive le square meal"
The age-herald., 1899-09-26

M. Guerin's defense was the essence o CDerl bouffe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-18
IN THEIR ROOM
AN EXCITING ADVENTURE
WITH A THIEF

But the Intruder Was Frightened
Plunder, When He Had Careless
Iy Awakened Sleeping Inmates.
Vicious and daring as was the burglar
who was discovered In the residence of
T. L. Lawton. 4S9 Grand avenue, at z
e'cloek yesterday morning. he was fought
Off and driven away by Mr.. Lawton and
his wife. The burglar was desperate IN
his efforts to secure money In MIR. Law
tons pockets, and struggled with the
owner after discovery over the possession
of the trousers, aiming blow at Mr..
Lawton. which struck Mrs. Lawton over
the right eye, dazfng her for short time
The burglar finally took Hight without
securing any booty.
The burglar secured an entrance
through a window opening on the front
porch The window had been left un-
locked and the rebber found 1t an easy
task to pry the sash with a thick stick.
which was found on the porch after his
flight. AS a preeaution against being
seen from the street tn the glare Of q
lamp light In the front Of the house. he
drew down the curtains and then pro-
ceeded to the upper part of the house
He went nofselessly into the room ocnss-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs Lawten, where ne
came upon Mr.. Lawton's trousers, placed
on a chair near the head of the bed
There was SIS In the pockets White TAX
ing possession of the trousers the burglar
made a noise that awakened Mr.. IAawton
The room was in total darkness. but Mr..
Lawton realized that an Intruder was
near him, and reached out from the bed
His hands came In contact with his
trousers. which were whisking through
the air. He grasped the trousers and
then began tug of war between him
and the burglar. The robber pulled ten
acicuSly at one end while Mr. I.awton
| tugged at the other. Mr.. Lawton IS Grip
pied from the result of aa accident some
years ago and could not get out of bed
10 engage In the encounter with the bur
giar, as his crutches had been knocked
aside in the struggle. The noise avoke
Mrs. Lawton, who screamed for help.
With the likelihood Of her cries arousfns
the household. and even the entire neigh
boThood, the daring burglar did not re-
lease his hold upon the trousers Finally
becoming exasperated. he leaned over the
bed and struck vicious blow with his
| fist Unable to exactly direct the blow
at Mr.. Lawton. the robber had leaned too
far over and struck Mrs. Lawton over
the eye She was knocked back upon
her pillow. partially stunned
AS her screams suddenly ceased the bur-
giar heard Mr.. Lawtons son hurrying
toward the room. and dropping his grip
upon the truosers. hurried from the room
de went down the steps in bounds, but
made no noise. showing that he doubtless
wore rubber or felt shoes. Reaching the
window he leaped out and ran toward
Oakland avenue. disappearing In the
n nrrv
heavy ring or brass ''knuckles'' on the
hand with which he struck Mrs Lawton.
as the blow made painful cut on her
forehead.
An investigation after the burglars es-
cape showed that he had stolen nothing.