davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The age-herald., 1899-01-08

Age-Herald reporter.
 Political changes are wrought by the toss of coin, and this morning Hon. Ross C. Smith is a candidate for mayor Hon. Frank V. Evans, the present incumbent, has withdrawn from the contest and will not stand for reelection.
 The plans for the race have undergone a sudden shake-up all around since yesterday and even since dark last night. Yesterday morning 1t was not stated as certain, but 1t seemed that the political straws were pointing in the Evans direction, and that he with the other two avowed candidates would be the starters.
 From the lips of the intimate friends of yesterday afternoon that he was still a candidate. An afternoon paper had also given this out in it's political story. The mayor was in close conference with his friends last night, and at the end of 1t, it was said that MT. Evans would not make the race. He had pulled down for the well fare of the party that honored him with office, in order that all factions could unite on a man who would be certain of leading it to victory.
 The card printed above was sent to The Age-Herald. A reporter bore the first news of Mr. Evans action to MT. Smith, who was at the Morris hotel, and solicited an in- terview. After short conference with his friends MT. Smith wrote out his announce - ment.
 Alderman w. J. Pearce, who has been considered a possible contestant in the event of Mr. Evans withdrawal, was told the facts and gave out statement, saying that he would not be a candidate.
 While MT. Evans was at the city hall last night closeted with half a dozen friends. caucus of twenty of his supporters in former campaigns was being held two blocks away The matter of MT. Evans candidacy was thoroughly discussed, but the meeting adjourned without action. A committee was sent to the city hall and the result quickly made up.
 New Candidate Well Known
 
 The new candidate for mayor is one of the best known men of the city of Birming ham and of the state For four years he has been an influential member of the board of railroad commissioners. Prior to that time he was general manager of the Bir- mingham Lumber company and very suc- cessful In a business way as well as gath ering around him a large circle of strong personal and political friends. He has been a citizen of Birmingham twelve years, removing here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Morgc2 Smith from Taladega, his place of birth. His father is now presl- dent of the Birmingham Lumber company. He was educated at Emory college in Geor- gia and at Vanderbilt University. Nash vile, Tenn.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
MT. Pearce Not a Candidate

MT. Pearce Not a Candidate
 q have never seriously considered run ming for mayor, although many of my I am not a candidate, and will not be. desire to thank my friends for their kind preciat ton. ."-Alderman w. J. Pearce, to an Age-IIerald reporter.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
Sudden Shakeup in Municipal
 Politics. PEARCE WILL NOT BE IN RACE The Field Left to Smith, Parker
 and Morris FOR THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION Mayor Evans Reached a Decision Late
 Last Night.
FOR THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION
WILL BE A SURPRISE TO PUBLIC

The New Candidate Well Known in Business and Political Spheres Throughout Understanding
 ofRetiring Mayors Record.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
Card from NIT. Smith

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Please announce that-I am a candidate for mayor, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary. ROSS c. SMITH.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
Welcom. to the Ranks
TroOpsiReach Lisbon

Lisbon January 7.-Three steamers from Cuba, having on board $500 repatriated Spanish troops, have arrived here.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08

We will repair your burst pipe promptly. Alabama Gas Fixture and Plumbing Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-18
Calumet .,:!;::::::.>] :;::: az:
FOOD
Baking
(::::) ::::::) J: Powder |
G. A. r. National Encampment at
Philadelphia.

The committee of l.. B. Quackenbush
Post No. 205 G. A. R., of this city, is
making arrangements for attending the
national encampment at Philadelphia,
September 40, and expects to take
good crowd of old soldiers and their
friends out of Owosso September 2d, in
special car running through to
Philadelphia without change. The
special car will leave via the Ann Arbor
Ry. at 9 a. m. taking the Hooking
Valley Ry. at Toledo, stopping at
Columbus for supper and changing to
the B. & o. at Athens, Ohio. Breakfast
will be had at Cumberland, Md, and
the train is expected to be in Phila-
delphia for dinner at $50 of the day
after leaving home. I
The special car will be decorated and
the post will take along its drum corps
and colors. Free quarters have been
secured for the visiting comrades at
Stevenson's Barracks, only a block
from the station at Market and 22d
streets. The committee advises all
comrades to provide themselves with
blankets and towels.
All who expect to go are requested to
notify the &. A. r. committee at once
of their intentions so that provisions
for the accommodation of the company
may be made in time and may be
ample. The committee is composed of
w. r. Smith, j. j. Mackey, John H.
Wood, o. F. Webster, and w. A.
Richardson, secretary, with the latter of
whom information may be left at his
grocery store, on South Washington
street.
The fare for the round trip will be
S14. 10 from Owosso, tickets good for
ten days with privilege of extension of
thirty days by depositing ticket at
Philadelphia and paying fifty cents
extra.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-18
West Fairfield.

Lewis Labeau, an old resident here,
is calling on old friends here abouts-
james Munson and wife are taking
an outing at Crystal Lake for few
weeks-H. w. Fuller and wife visited
relatives at Oak Grove from Saturday
until Monday--T. Haire and wife
spent part of last week at A. A. Pal
mer's in Olive, Clinton Co.-Mrs.
Thomas Boone entertained her brother,
@. w. Nokes and wife, of Cleveland, O.,
last week.-Pearl Moody, who has
been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Harry
Brainard, the past few weeks returned
to her home in Isabella Co. Saturday
Miss Maud Ford, who has been visit
ing Miss Ethel Greenfield, returned to
her home in Corunna the last of the
week---Bert Clark, of St. Johns is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. Harry Allen
Mr.. George Cobb and family, and Mr..
Henry Van Deusen and family attended
the dedication services of the M. P.
church at Garland last Sunday---Mr.
and Mrs, Charles Sexton go to Gaylord
Wednesday to visit their children
Harry Allen and wife, Dan Van Deusen
and wife and Henry and Ward Van
Deusen took in the excursion to Lansing
ednesday---Clifford French went to
Grand Rapids and while there enlisted
to 60 to Manila.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-18

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
i0c. 25c. II c. G. @. fall druggists refund money.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-18

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Catharti(, cure constipation forsya.
ioc. e5cs X . 9. Q. fasi draT .sts refund monea
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09
FAR CONGRESS-.
life is ENDED.
'History-Making Session Of Ma
tionaI Legislature Wound Up
\ at Noon Today.
SPEAKER snuss GEN. WHEELER
Attempt Of Veteran soldter.state..
man TO Address the House Pre-
venoese--C Closing Proceed>
tngs in the Senate.

Washington, March 6.-TAe Fifty
nth congress came to an end at noon.
The vice president declared the SEN
ate adjourned at 1908. The house adj
Journed at 1910 Saturday
There was dramatic episode in the
house just prior to adjournment. Gen.
cral Wheeler attempted to secure rec.
ignition for brief speech, hut
Speaker Reed refused to recognize
him, and the old veteran was COM
PEELED to forego his remarks.
10Th the house and senate have
agreed to all appropriation bills.
The Pacific cable amendment failed.
In the naval appropriation bill the
house won all amendments for an in.
crease in the navy, and the senate
amendment reducing the price of or
NOR plate to $500 prevailed. The sem
ate amendment for an armor plate
factory was eliminated.
The president and entire cabinet
went to the capitol at 10 o'clock, and
went directly to the presidents room.
Bills passed were presented to him
for signature. Many members of
both houses went to his room and
paid their respects.
The president has Signed all appro-
priation bills except the District of
Columbia. Tke omnibus claims bill
has also been signed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09

Hon. Myron III. McCord, Ex-Governor
of New Mexico. in a letter TO DR.. Hart
man, from Washington, ID. c., SAYS:
Gentlemen At the suggestion Of
friend was advised to use Pc-ru-na for
catarrh, and after using one bottle be.
gan to feel better in every way. II helped
me in many respects. was troubled
with colds. coughs, sore throat, etc. but
as soon as had taken your medicine
began to improve and soon got well.
take pleasure in recommending your great
remedy to all who are afflicted with CO.
tarrh.-M. H. McCord. i.
Thousands of cases of chronic catarr6
have been cured by Pe-ru-na during the
past, winter. In spite OF changeabls
weather, in spite of the natural srtbacks
from catching cold. and confinement 10
lily ventilated rooms, the great eatarrb
rcmedy-Pe-ru-na-has effected thess
cures. But now spring is here. The fays
are longer, the sun is warmer. and the
blizzard il gone for another year This
presents much more favorable opportn-
nifty for the permanent cure Of chronic ca
tarrh, especially old. stubborn cases. Now
is the time TO begin treatment Other
things being equal. one months treatment
ment during the inclement weather of
winter. Insist upon having Pe-rn-nu.
There are no successful substitutes for
this remedy. Send to DIR. Hartman, Co
lumbus, Ohio, for free catarrh book.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09
cells under. the. pending bill il IL be-

cells under. the. pending bill IL IL be-
comes law"
Senator Hales mo, I think not. /
believe we shall do no more than yet
out plans and specifications for au-
thorized ships, decide about turrets
and the like
The conference report was finally
agreed to. This was the last of the
conference agreements on appropria-
ton bills to be acted upon by the SEN
ate.
Recess until 10:aO was ordered. AS
the senators disappeared to find hasty
breakfasts or perhaps brief mp the
floor cleaners male their appearance.
They were needed.
The senate fec5nvened at 1880 and
attended to a number of minor mat
tiers. 1t then went into executive ses-
sion, which lasted till l1:45. A COM
mittee was then sent to inform the
president that the senate was ready
to adjourn.
Hoar reported the president had no
further communication to make and
desired to say that congress had just
concluded laborious and important
session and he wished the members a
safe return home.
The usual resolution OF thanks to
the vice president and Senator Frye,
president pro tempore, for their man
ner of presiding over the senate's de-
alterations, were adopted.
Vice President Hobart addressed
the senate, saying it had been "a con-
gress distinguished beyond most 9TH
er congresses for remarkable achieve
ments. During its life, unlike any
other session in the history of our
country, this congress witnessed the
inception, the prosecution and the
conclusion of war with foreign
power, undertaken In the Interest ut
humanity. conspicuous for brilliant
deeds of the army and navy, by whose
valor All imperial domain had been
addict to our possessions and millions
oil people to our population. Not only
has this been war congress, It has
been congress of peace, and in secur-
ing it, this body exercised its c8hstitu-
tional function as part Of the treaty
and psace-ihaAing power, in way to
command the approval Of the coun-
try"
He added it would leave TO its sue
cessors many perplexing problems of
the highest concern to the people.
But the American people might well
feel assured that future congresses
would meet these questions with wis:
dom and patriotism and solve-: t4se.p
soundly and righteously. =
He thanked the senate for the cour.
tesy extended him as presiding Off.
Ger and declared the body adjourned.
No demonstration ensued on nd
journment.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09
Left-Handed Development.

London Chronicle: Left-handcd ia
cility among the school children is
subject that is receiving much serious
attention from the school authorities
in Germany, with view to develop
ing both hands and arms equally while
the children are young. They argue
that the right hand has been SO solely
developed that MANY efforts which
might easily be delegated to the left
hand are undertaken by the right.
The smallest objects, as u rule, are
picked up by the right hand. Such
one-sided movements, repeated con-
stantly, have their influence on the
entire system, and are not conducive
to the symmetry of the body.
The habit of people to carry chill
dren on the left arm, so as to have the
right hand free, tends to make the left
shoulder higher than the right. In
such cases the cure must date from
childhood. In the boys mechanical
departments in the German schools
much of the work is done by the left
hand under compulsion. The boys are
taught to saw, plane and hammer with
the left hand as we'll as with the right.
In all trades and professions involv-
ing heavy hand work the importance
of being able to use both hands equal
ly we'll is being impressed upon the
students. AS example the case of q
bronze worker is cited. He could work
us effectively with his left hand as
with his right. That made it possible
for him to change off when his right
hand became tired.
The preference given to the right
arm has been explained physiological
ly by the construction of the veins
and nerves that enter the arms, those
of the right arm being the more
prominent. The reverse Is the case in
the few who are naturally left-handed
Many instances are on record of men
who could use both hands with equal
| facility. Among those are two re-
nowned painters, Mcneil and Klimsch
who practiced the ambidextrous habit
in the days of their youth.
| Exercises that require the effort oil
the entire arm are urged by the Ger
man educational officials. Large cir
cles are drawn by the scholars on the
| blackboards, first with the one hand
and then with the other, without brac-
ing the hand, so that the entire arm is
in action. The superiority of Japan
csc drawing can probably be traced
to the custom OF that land to make
the children practice painting and
drawing without the use of any stick
or supporting device for the hand
They are taught to draw at the same
time they are taught to write the let
tiers of their alphabet, and they are
taught to use both hands equally IN
the task.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09
wHEELER's UNsPokEN SPEECH.
What the General Wanted to Say
to the House Saturday.

What the General Wanted to Say
to the House Saturday.
Washington, March 7.-When less
than half hour of the life of the
house remained Saturday General
Wheeler addressed Speaker Reed and
asked unanimous consent to speak for
five minutes. His request was noted
with great interest by members and
by throngs in the galleries. The
speaker looked in the direction of the
generals seat, but Immediately Rep
resentative Payne, of New York,
moved that the house take recess for
five minutes, which motion the speak
er put. Il was carried.
When the resolution offered by Mr.
Bailey thanking the speaker for tho
impartial manner in which he had pre-
sided over the house was voted upon
General Wheeler voted in favor of 1t.
The general said in an interview that
what he intended to say was as fol-
lows:
No one reveres the constitution more
than myself and could not be induced to
advocate n construction contrary to the
intent Of its trainers.
When 1 received the appointment as 9
major general Of volunteers last May
was requested by persons. whose desires
l could not disregard, not to resign my
seat in congress. / found that during the
present congress thirty-three Of its mem
bers had been appointed to offices. and
that mono of them had resigned their
seats In congress. / examined the deci-
Sions and precedents on the subject, and
found that, during the 10 years of the
existence of our government, hundreds,
and possibly thousands, of members of
congress had accepted offices during their
terms and that mono OF them holding a
temporary Office like mine had ever been
unseated. 1 found that the decisions Of
courts, even including four decisions
quoted by General Henderson in his re-
port, took the ground that inhibitions
found in constitutions with regard to
offices, referred to offices of a permanent
character, and not OF a temporary char
acter.
II also found that the attorney general
Of the United States had rendered an elab-
crate opinion on this subject in which he
took precisely the same ground and held
that an Office in the volunteers was not
such an Office as was inhibited by the con-
stitution.
was anxious for the matter to be
brought up in the house and fully dis
cussed. SO that the decision would be in
harmony with the spirit of the constitu-
tion.
General Grant said: "In order to make
a law odious, construe 1t very strictly.''
say that in constituting the constitution we
must take care and not put such a con-
struction upon 1t as could by any possi-
bility make 1t odious to the American peo-
pie.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09
tfaotdinary duties manfullysspd he ~
quested me to extend to each and every.
member his best wishess i6r tsiafjirS.
turn home"

{,
Bailey Thanks the speaker:
But Ave minutes remained. Mr.
PAYNE Summoned Mr.. Dockery, demo.
crat, of Missouri, to the chair, and he
recognized Mr.. Bailey, the minority
leader, to present resolutions thank.
ing the speaker for the impartial man.
ner in which he hat presided over the
deliberations of the house.
Mr.. Dockefy, when the applause sub
sided, appointed a committee to eseort
the Speaker to the chair.
Reed Responds.
4 moment later the speaker emerged
from the lobby. Cheers greeted his
appearance. AS the speaker faced the
house, having resumed tile gaSel, still
ness settled upon it. He said:
'Ih laying down for the third time
the insignia of an Office which has bit
one superior. and no peer, l flight,
perhaps, fairly Congratulate myself
upon having had great opportunity to
administer great Office in fashion
indicated by the noble words known
to our law. Without fear, favor or hope
of reward Where i have succeeded
am sure to have your final approval;
where have failed am sure you have
given me credit for honorable inten-
ton.
Notwithstanding any differences-of
opinion or party, you have given me
your confidence in all that which per-
tanned to my duties here in a manner
so full and ample my memory of it
will never pass away"
He then declared the house adj
jonrhed.
Half IL dozen times during leeds re-
marks he was obliged to pause. owing
to the outburst of applause on all
sides.
While the demonstration at the con-
clusion was still ringing some MEM
bers began Singing my Country, IT'S
of Thee. The air was taken up, the
galleries caught the inspiration, ev-
erybodS rose and joined in the singing
until in one grand chorus thousands
We're voicing the beautiful words of the
national anthem.
1t was a scene of lifetime and a
fitting climax to a great war congress.
Down in front, gallant General Hen
derson. with cane aloft, was beating
time, while all around inspiring words
poured out i'll an immense volume. The
possibilities of every one were touched,
rand there We're tears in many eyes
| When the anthem was concluded
Henderson started "Auld Lang Syne,"
which was also sung with d will.
Suddenly John Murray Mitchell
waved aloft small American flag. The
members and galleries went wild and
joined in singing "Red, White ana
Blue
A voice in the gallery shouted
"Three cheers for Dewey" and they
were given with an explosive vigor:
Then came cheers for the army, the
navy and finally for Joe Wheeler.
The, wonderful demonstration con.
cluded with singing the "Doxology."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09

Warden Hale, through the faint-heart-
edness of one of the conspirators. AS
a result eighteen men denounced as
the ringleaders of the movement are
in the dungeons, one guard charged
by the informer with completely in the
murderous plot of the inmates has
been discharged and the guards have
been doubled. A Ratchet, several
knives made from files and some rude
1y fashioned from cell door keys have
been found, and search is being
made throughout the prison for the
revolvers, which, it is said, were
struggled in by the completely of the
discharged guard. The convicts now
ia solitary confinement are all des.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09
WHAT "kALsoMIMEs" ARE.

Kalsomines are cheap and temporary prep
arations manufactured from whiting,
chalks, clays, etc. They are stuck on the
walls with decaying animal glue. Alabas-
tine Is not kalsomine. 1t Is rock-base
cement, which sets, and it hardens with age
1t can be re-coated and re-decorated without
having to wash and scrape OF its old coats.
Beware of a large four-pound package Of
light kalsomine, sold to dealers for four
pounds and offered TO customers as nye-
pound package.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09
j REJECT Ar1..Jvsr As cooo.,..

The dealer who tells you that he can sell
you the same thing as Alabastias OF
ed or is trying to deceive you. In Offering
something he has bought cheap and ID tryiaS
to sell on Alabastine's demands he may NOT
realize the danger to himself as well a. to
you. Beware Of all new substitutes. Deal
ers risk suit for damages by selling and
consumers by using an infringement. Ala
bastue Co. own the right to make and sell
wall coatings adapted to mix with cold
water.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09
WHAT ALAsAsr,mE Is.

Alabastine is the original and Only durable
wall coating on the market. 1t is entirely
different from all kalsomine preparations.
Alabastine IL made ready for use In white or
twelve beautiful tints by the addition of
cold water. 1t is put up In dry powdered
form, In fte-pound packages, with full d.
rectiens on every package. 1t takes the
place Of scaling kalsomines, wall paper and
paint for walls Alabastine can be used on
plaster, brick, wood OF canvas and a child
can brush 1t on.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09
CHURCHES AND sc4ooL1ovsEs

The interior walls of churches. school
houses and all public halls should never be
coated with anything but the durable and
pure Alabastine. So evident has this fact
become, -tnat hundreds of tons are used an
nually for this work. The genuine Alabas.
tine does not rub or scale on. Ii is Clearly
during the long period, of Its usefulness Ev.
cry owner of building Should use It, Ask
your paint dealer or druggist for card of
tints. and write for free copy OF our paper,
Alaeestine Era, to Alabasline Co., Grand
Rapids, Mich,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-03-09
NO PNEUMONIA CURE FOUND.
Prof. Wasserman Says His Discovery
Has Been Exaggerated.

sAesS ASS>" AIAAe 8OA"SS
Berlin, March 6.-Prof. Wasserman,
in an interview concerning his report
ed discovery of pneumonia anti-toxin,
said:
"The matter has been ridiculously
exaggerated, causing me to be over
whelmed with requests with which 1t
is impossible to comply ut present.
My discovery has theoretical interest
only. All / have done is to settle the
point that the 'schutzstofe' Of pneu-
nonia is the same as that of cholera
{yphus, namely, the marrow Of bones.
Nothing practical has been reached or
either on animals or hu-
man beings. To speak of a pneumonia
pcure is altogether premature, il not
nonsense. You have no idea what
touching appeals have been made by
persons in all parts of Europe with
relatives dangerously i'll with pneu-
monia, owing to the currency given
this unfounded report"