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The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Free Text Books.

As the schools of Alabama are year by year bettered, despite all misers and moss- backs the subject of free text books will arise. The subject is not a new one in American schools, and the drift of Ameri- can sentiment and American action is to- wards the free furnishing of text books as an essential part of free education.
 In ten states text books are regularly furnished to all scholars without charge. The ten states are Delaware, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska. New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. To this list should be added the District of Columbia, which furnishes text books to pupils in all grades below high schools
 In eleven other states a line Is drawn between tho rich and the poor. Tho chil- dren of the poor are supplied at public ex- pense with text books in California, Illi- nois, Indiana, Kentucky. Missouri, Mon tana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Virginia and Washington. In fourteen other states local option in this matter ex- ists-each locality deciding for itself whether or no 1t will furnish pupils with text books at public cost. In the remaining states and territories there are as O rule contracts with publishers binding them to furnish books to pupils at stipulated prices. The last-named provision is of course open to any state.
 In three-fourths of the states, in other words, there are some provisions for fur nishing at least the children of the poor with text books; in the remaining one- fourth the price of school books is, as a rule, regulated by contract In this state no general system exists at all, even in the direction of the regulation of prices. Some county superintendeuts make bar gains with publishers as to introductory prices and afterwards as to retail prices; but the subject of uniform text books at low prices has not been fairly taken up. As in many other school matters there is in this case lack of business sense, but Rome was not built in day, and the school system Of Alabama cannot be brought to a high level at once.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
THE BERRY CROP
From the chattanooga Times.


 One of the berry growers says that, on the whole, the crop has not been the flat failure that few of the producers and shippers say it has. This grower says that, with good management, a crate of berries can be gotten to the northern market at a cost of S1; that the average price obtained has been nearly or quite Sl.50, indicating a profit of 50 cents per crate, to the sySte- matic and energetic berry farmer. That q good many did not make such a profit Is probably true enough, but they could have made it, had they taken thorough care of their business.
 The grower here mentioned thinks the great cause of disappointment was in tie very low price at which the market opened. Growers eXpecetd $3 or $4 per crate for their first shipments; they got half of those figures and have not been able to re- cover their equanimily since they received that shock to their expectations.
 The seasoR's extreme lateness was much against growers. in this latitude; and finally there seems to have been overpro- duction. Great quantities came from northern Mississippi and West Tennessee, more than double the usual crops from those localities. In fact there has been, planed,t everywhere.
 But when all Is said, the crop in the Chattanooga district has not been. finan- cialIy speaking, q failure. While the profits have not come up to expectations, there has been a fair profit realized by all the moro thoroughly equipped producers.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
WHAT AILs THE GEAR
From the Chicago Record.

From the Chicago Record.
 On the very day it was announced that the young czar had ordered Rrivy Council or Nikolai Valerianovitch Mouravieff min ister of justice, to organize a reform com mission for the purpose of Investigating the present system of deportation of con victs to Siberia, another dispatch said that Czar Nicholas was weary of life. It report ed him as having said recently: "I am tired of life. What with its Responsibilities and it's fetes, it's lies and its hypocricy, I wish were well out of itn' The czar's realm has many grievous faults. In a large part of the country the people are suffering for want of food; the Poles are downtrodden and the Finlanders are de- prived of their ancient rights; the Jews are persecuted throughout the empire.
 Great public works-of which the comple- tion of the Siberian railway is the most important-and many social and political questions are awaiting their solution.
 It would seem that the young czar could fully employ himself in good work and thus overcome that feeling of despair. Every one acquainted with the czar says that he has kind nature and peaceful disposition Such character must sometimes feel dis- gusted with his exalted position and feel abashed in view of the demands which are made upon him by the Russian tradition, which overpowers even the absolute czar.
 The czar wants peace in order to accom- plish certain big undertakings within his empire, but this empire, by It's absolutism and expansion, constantly endangers the very peace the czar is seeking to preserve. Even the absolute czar finds unsurmounta- ble obstacles in his way, and the conscious- ness of his own inability to overcome Rus- sian traditions must sometimes make him feel like Prince Otto in Stevenson's well- known novel.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

the center of the gold district as well as the largest town in the republic. It is practically and essentially an English town, and the entire district neither speaks the language of the Boers. nor respects their traditions Between the Boers and the outlanders, as all foreigners arc called. there Is constant friction. The Boerz are stubborn and hard-headed. Tho outland- CTS pay large proportion of the taxes, but they are excluded by stringent rules from citizenship or any voice in the government. Their money Is accepted. but not their ad- vice. They cannot say what kind of schools they shall have, nor what their local gov ernmenrs shall be. Even free speech Is de- nied them, either In their newspapers or ill public assemblies If they go into the courts, they arc tried by Boers. It is such tyrannles as these that has created con- dition of unrest in the Transvaal. and that will doubtless result in interference of some kind by the British government in the affairs of the South African Republic.
 
 twice in order to get away from British neighbors, but in 1877 the Transva1 itself was annexed. In 1880 the Boers revolted, and after the battle of MaJuba Hill they gained the right of self-government in in- ternal affairs. In 1884 the Transvaal be- came absolutely independent at home, the British government retaining control of its foreign relations But when the Transvaal was thus handed back to the Boers the right of entry was reserved to British sub jects It Is now held that this means the right to good treatment.
 The Boers shoot straight, and are brave and resolute, but they must know that they cannot cope with the British Lion. They must farther know that outside help Is now impossible Germany and England have come to an understandings and the Boers are not Germans They are Dutchmen, pure and simple. Dom Pauls obstinacy and independence seem to be bringing down upon his people political annihilation; for when England takes up arms again in the Transvaal she will beyond doubt fight to a complete settlement of troublesome matter.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

smoke while drinking port would bar any guest from any possible invitation in the future. Port and tobacco together are even greater offense than mustard on ones mutton.
 After chatting for time, and enjoying music all the while, everybody retires to the 'ante-room," where there is whatever you like. even unto the American national game of poker, with not hurtful limit.
 On the great day celebra ted, which but once at most in seven years falls on May ,24, the cannon boom, musketry rolls. flags hutter, and all the people have a holiday. The date is officially fixed generally for Mondays, so that work people may have two holidays together. Then it Is ''The Queen-God bless her!' This toast is uni versal on the 24th of May, as well as on the official birthday
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
REEL EDITIONS OF A BAG HELoR.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press
 A man can lead a woman to sin, but after that he has hard work to follow her.
 Man stops running after street car and a woman when he has caught them.
 Most women will believe anything a man tells them if they are sure he don't met n what he says-
 Ii makes woman happy to ponder on how she could have saved the man her best friend has just divorced.
 The first thing a woman does after man asks her to marry him is to write mother ly letter to the man who didn't ask her.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
The TransyaaI Trouble.

rho recent arrest of handful of floaters in Johannesburg by the Transvaal govern ment on the charge of high treason was not nearly so significant as the steady increase oS the military forces in Cape Colony. and the strengthening on the other hand of the dent Kruger presides. The Boers are very suspicious and very vigilant. They fear another Jameson raid. They do not trust England at nl,.
 The rich gold deposits of South Africa are in the Transyaal. Johannesburg being
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
NOT A WISE SELECTION

From the Mobile Item.
 The selection of Rev. George B. Eager as president of the Girls Industrial school at Montevallo is a mistake. The intellectual ability of pr. Eager is not questioned but no minister is fitted to preside over a state institution which is seeking to give a practical education to girls of every faith President H. c. Reynolds has brought the school to a high standard and he should have been left in charge.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

MT. Prick is to be the chief, instead of the only, ironmaster in the country. The attempt to form great iron and steel com bine has been abandoned, fortunately for this district.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
roo siUCH STYLE

From the Port Townsend Leader.
 Two young men here are putting on too many airs for such a small burg, unless they are sons of millionaires out for an airing. These two gay youngsters actually came out to church last night wearing tall plug hats, dainty kid gloves, patent-leather shoes, canes and sentimental smiles.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

If Alger breaks into the senate 1t will be latter refuses to furnish the administration with an easy method Of getting rid of it's war secretary.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Tho attempt of the New York board of health to enforce law against Christian to call in an M. D. whether or mo- The at tempt will remain an attempt only. The doctor habit in this country does not need reinforcement.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

The Bradley Martins have gone to join Willie Waldorf Astor, and like him they should stay abroad, except when it is nec- essary to como back to swear off taxes.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

If the Dewey enthusiasm be maintained until he arrives, it will be necessary to buy his native state of Vermont and deed it to him as a residence.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

All Africa has been appropriated by the etfete monarchics of Europe except four small states-Abyssinia, Morocco, Liberia and the Orange Free State.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Agulnaldo will perhaps resume the pen he formerly yielded. so to speak, for the pen can be as revolutionary as the sword Is in Aguinaldo's hands.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Major Marchand, the great explorer on lines of latitude under the equator, is to be Deweyized, and perhaps Hobscnized, in Paris, when he returns home.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

General Henderson, of Illinois, who is chiefly remarkable because he cannot say ..No," is looming up in the speakership race. The jobbers all want him.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Aguinaido seems to be about as poor a hand at surrendering as he Is at fighting. General Lawton will soon show him tho need of the ono as well as the best man. ner of the other.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
BOOMING BIRMINGHAM

From the Huntsville Tribune.
 Birmingham Is enjoying the greatest of prosperity. Prices and building has re- sumed it's old time activity.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

If the peace commissioners are themselves pacific and harmonious all will be well with the czar'S propositions,
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Now that Mir. Carnegie has gone to Scot land, begging letters may be addressed to either Russell Sage or Aunt Hetty Green.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Fiage in a smoksless city does not fit this locality.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Grover Cleveland goes fishing with gallant Bob Evans in order to keep the public from wholly forgetting him.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
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The peace conference finds support inside Aguinaldo's lines.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

The Bagbag river should be renamed tho Funston river, although its present name Is cacaphonous enough.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Morocco is the only empire without Q newspaper, and It does not appear to be altogether ineonsolable.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Rapid-flre guns and explosive shells are out of fashion at The Hague.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

The lady who tilted Fred Funston has ap- peared, as one of the revenges of fame.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Atkinaldo still holds out, although his friend Aguinaldo Is suing for peace.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Chlna's delegation to the disarmament congress has twelve secretaries. China means business.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

All is not wholly lovely at The Hague. but still there Is room for hope and help ful action.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

The true inwardness of Montevallo is coming out little by little.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Alger's latest petty meanness relates to the breaking up of General Miles per- sonal staff.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

Among the callers in search of Justice
at the county attorneys office today was
Charles Gallagher, a boy about Is years
oid. He told a peculiar story. He stated
that yesterday he attended the Short Line
park picnic and entered in the boys foot
race. Just before the race he threw out
all the ballast he could in order to tighten
up, and among the articles was a watch,
which he gave to another boy to hold for
him. The boy he entrusted held the time
piece all right, and according to Gala
CHER is still holding it. He wanted a
complaint, but as he could not give the
name of the boy or anything that would
lead to his identity, he could not be ac-
cOmmodated.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24
ABLE LECTURES.

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DR.. Stoddart, the "silver-tongued" ora
tor. entertained about a thousand ladies
and gentlemen at the Grand opera house.
Great Falls. and about the same number
at the Auditorium, Helena, and had open
air entertainments from town square
grand stands at Belt and Marysville last
week. His ectures were most entertain
ing and eloquent, illustrated by 5000
candle W electric views along the
route from Montana to johannesburg
gold fields The views along the Oregon
Short line, Union Pacific and Rock Island
Pacific railways were the best ever seen
in Montana. The Allen line and Castle
Mai Packet company's steamers, Londo
to South African gold fields were shown.
Grand views We're shown of the steam
ers of these lines.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

out Of this spirit. That night he went to
bed. with the gest, Of the men, but about
II o'clock he got up, and dressing, with
the exception of his coat, went out. A
few minutes later he came back for his
70 and again went out, and was not
seen until at 4 o'clock yesterday morning.
The foreman found his dead body in the
disused clubhouse, a great hole torn in
his breast, just over the heart, and a shot
gun lying at his side.
In the trunk belonging to the dead man
are many letters and papers, u nothing
to indicate an intention of suiciding. He
about % years old, and came here
originally from Madison, Wis. He is
said to AVE a sister in Chicago, and a
brother on the Cameron ranch at Sunny
Si1o
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

constable Ellsworth arrested Frank
Iurk, a saloon keeper at Meaderville, Sat
urday anq locked him Up in the county
Jail. Turk is believed to be insane. A
rev weeks ago his wife noticed that his
mind had undergone a change, and asked
70 nave MIN taken to the detention hos
pital' section of the county iail. but II
was not done. His condition continued
to grow worse. He imagined some one
was endeavoring to kill him, and seemed
to be in mortal fear that the demon
would succeed in consummating his de-
sires. AS a protection to himself and
others with whom he came into daily
contact, it was thought best to confine
aim and have a commission diagnose his
case.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24
PERFORMED A GOOD JOB.

Great Falls, July N.-Percy Decker was
found Saturday morning at the Paris
Gibson ranch, on the road to Sand Coulter,
under circumstances which strongly in
dictate suicide. For several days Decker
has been respondent. the boys jOshing
him a good deal about a girl employed
at the same ranch, and who they told
Decker was receiving attentions from an
other man. Saturday Decker remarked
to several that he was not wanted at
the ranch, n that no one there had any
use for him. The boys tried to rally him
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24
HAMILTON NEWS
Hamilton, July %.

Hamilton, July %.
Professor A. ]. Roberts has caught the
prevailing fever. and with a few friends
will camp out for a week or more near
w. B. Harlan's fruit farm, at Como.
When they break camp it is their inten-
ton to spend several days on a trip to
the Clearwater country.
The case of the state VS.. William Du-
mas, charged with malicious mischief in
committing depredations on the property
of Lanky Joe, the restaurant keeper, was
tried by a jury before Justice Morris yes
terday and ar alibi being proven, the
defendant was acquitted. The fact thai
Mr.. Dumas acted as his own counsellor
and lawyer must not be regarded as a
reflection on the legal lights of the city,
The Epworth league of the NJ. E. church
will give a novel entertainment in the
shape of a Rainbow social" at the
church next Tuesday evening.
W. Leindgren of the United States geo.
logical survey, has established his tenn
porary camp near Grantsdale. On Mon
day morning he will go to Stevensville,
and in company with Amos Buck will
visit and examine the Curlew and Whip
poorwill mining properties.
Messrs. Draffin and Crutchfield are en-
gagged in assisting County Attorney Ba-
ker in the preliminary examination be-
fore Justice Morris of the Sherrills,
charged with grand larceny.
The composition of the book to be is
by the Ravalli Abstract company,
descriptive of the valley and it's re-
sources, is we'll under way. The book
will contain about 80 pages, IS illustra-
tions n will cost the company about
$500.
Bishop Tuttle of the Missouri diocese,
but years ago very prominent in the ter
ritorial history Of Montana, and we'll
known in this valley, is the guest of the
Bass brothers, at their beautiful ranch
near S~tevensville. Last evening a very
pleasant reception was given in honor of
the bishop at this delightful home, and
many of the old timers and pioneers Of
~Stevensville and vicinity were in attend
ance and thoroughly enjoyed the occa-
sion.
Rev. O.. p. Rider has advertised his
household effects for sale, and will resign
as pastor of the Presbyterian church Of
this city to go to a new field of minis
terial work. Rev. Rider and his estima.
BILE wife and family have many warm
FRIEND here who sincerely regret their
loss to the church and society.
The large sawmill and planer near
Florence. owned by W.. J.. Kendall, to-
gether with 1900, 900 feet of lumber, were
consumed by fire last Thursday after
noon. 1t is supposed that the fire orgin-
ated from cinders falling in the combusti-
BILE material near the dry lumber and soon
spread to every part of the yard and mill.
The loss is estimated at $15, 900, with no
insurance as far as known.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

Tor the hot summer months we will Of
fer the public something very fancy in a
special line Of silk goods morning and
evening gowns. dressing sacques. negli-
gees, wrappers, waists. shirts. hosiery,
etc. Room Al and IS Owsley block. Vein
berg Bros, & Epstein, Proprietors.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24
A LUCKY ESCAPE.

William Stables. a miner. employed at
the Colusa-ParrOt. met with an accident
last night which nearly cost him his life.
Stables and a partner were pushing a
heavy car and Stables accidentally fell
into a Wine, dropping So feet. He was
taken to the surface Immediately after
the accident and removed to the Sisters
hospital, where, strange to say, an exam
nation of his injuries developed the fact
that he had only sustained a slight cut
On the head and a few minor bruises
about the bondy. No bones We're broken.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

You car make many a dollar in Junk
when you gel the right prices and cor
rect weights. Send us a trial shipment of
scrap brass, copper, iron, rubber, etc.,
and you win be satisfied.
S34 and 1886 South Arizona. Butte.
ZEEVE JUNK CO.,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

Commencing Monday, July 10, the city
ticket and passenger offices Of the North
ern Pacific, Great Northern, Denver g.
Rio Grande Western, Oregon Short Line,
Union Pacific and Burlington railroads
will be conducted on a daylight schedule
only, closing at 6 p. nj. daily.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

Julia Marlowe shoes give ease and COM
fort. Tassell, sole agent. % West
Park.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

Use Geho Coal. J. Q. Goss Jr.. State
agent. 80 Silver Bow Block. Tel 357.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

Headache and cured with
proper glasses. Cassidy, optician. over
Hight & Fairfield.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24
secure A
Home At
ONCE

Don't wait until winter before starting
to build. See us today and learn how
little home.
The first few lots on the Empire Adli-
ton, six blocks from the new postoffice
site, will be sold at exceptionally low
prices to home builders.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

$40 sets of teeth $40. DIR. WiX,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

The Epworth league of the NJ. E. church
will give a novel entertainment in the
shape of a Rainbow social at the
church next Tuesday evening.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

11dITIITtOT, July 20.
Professor A. J. Roberts has caught the
fever. and with a few friends
will camp out for a week or more near
w. e. Harlan's fruit farm, at Como.
When they break camp it is their inten-
ton to spend several days on a trip to
the Clearwater country.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-24

Jennie Johnson. charge dwith vagran-
cy, pleaded guilty and her case was taken
under advisement. Nellie Vilante,
charged with frequenting saloons, plead
ed not guilty, and will be tried tomorrow
afternoon.