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The age-herald., 1900-05-30
DID NOT KNOW WHEN TO QUIT
From the Chicago Tribune.

From lle SHlCdSo liipdHCs
 The failure of the banking and brokerage
 firm of Price, Mccormick and Company of
 New York, with liabilities amounting to
 about 3,000000, is an illustration on a
 grand scale of what happens to the pitcher
 that goes to the we'll too often.
 The head of that firm became convinced last year by reason of information gather ed in all quarters of the south that the ex- perts were overestimating greatly the yield of cotton. As it turned out they were about two million bales out of the way in their judgment. MT. Price reasoned that when the cotton spinners found out there was
 scant crop the price of cotton, which was
 quite low then, would advance sharply. So
 the firm bought thousands of bales of cot ton at from 5h to 6h cents pound When the foreign spinners, who at first had to
 put no faith in short crop stories and had let their stocks run low, became satisfied
 that they were mistaken they all set in to
 buy Price, Mccormick and Company dis
 posed of the cotton it held at from
 8 to 9.20 cents a pound, and made between
 $1. 100000 and $2,50O.000.
 This was speculation, but it was legiti-
 mate speculation. Assuming that the II the cotton crop was accurate, a rise in prices was sure to come when the fact became known. Therefore, whoever had
 the capital to carry cotton until the rise | came was sure to make money. The firm | had entire confidence in its system of crop | reports, and that confidence was not ill., l founded.
 l The members of the firm should have been content. They had played for high | stakes and won, and should not have l tempted fortune again, especially when 1 the chances were manifestly not so much l in their favor. Success seems to have
 turned their heads. There was fall in values in March after the cotton spinners l had been buying so frantically. The firm | thought it saw in this chance to corner
 the market and make much money. It be- l gan buying cotton extensively, and prices | advanced but the 'short" interest was too | strong, and the attempted corner proved l an utter failure to the discontinue of the firm. It speculated without sufficient jus- l tification and came to grief thereby 'Wisdom's triumph is we'll timed re- treat" This applies to speeulators as well as to statesmen. The operator who
 has made a great winning through Some
 hazardous venture should let we'll enough ] alone and play safe game in the future.
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Conscience or Policy

From the Memphis Scmitar
 A certain fond mother of Memphis is worrying herself over an incident which occurred few days since.
 Some time ago the boy in the case was presented toy hammer, which he appre- ciated very much. He appeared before his mother about thirty minutes after he re- ceived the hammer, wearing a woe-begone expression.
 Mamma" he said, "I feels awful bad"
 ''Why, what is the matter, my son?" ask ed his mother.
 q feels bad right here, mamma" the lad answered, putting his hand on his heart.
 ''Well, tell mamma what it is, son.
 q feels like do when you are going to whip me-" He was whimpering by now, and the mother was so sorry for him that the tears were yelling up into her eyes.
 What have you done darling?"
 eve hammered a hole in your bedstead," he said, and burst into tears.
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THE ONLY Dal,Y NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
Declines in Cotton.

The failure of Price, Mccormick & Co.,, followed by that of another cotton broker age firm, fully as speculative as the former but less inclined to huge operations, has given cotton a downward turn even beyond most other articles. No doubt the declin- ing tendency of all prices has helped the fall in cotton, for in the option market 1t has gone off over one hundred points, and in spot cotton the loss in value ap- breaches a cent a pound.
 Ostensibly the downward movement IS based on crop prospects, but crop prospects in May are scarcely basis for anything. All the risks of weather are still to come. At the best the crop is late. What crop that was not favorably started may be- come, no one can say. The weather Will make or unmake 1t, and if late crop be- comes a record breaking crop it will sur prise no one more than the producer him. self
 It should be remembered that the crop of last season was light one, and that  that the cotton year will end with visible stock exceedingly small. Under such cir cumstances producers need not be con cerned over the ups and downs of the pres ent time. Such things will correct them selves when the situation is plainly seen. Even a bumper crop cannot bring prices down to the old five-cent level, because a naked world next September will hold too light stocks.
 No producer need mind the antics of the midsummer cotton gamblers, especially if he can arrange to carry his product un- til proper prices are named in the market It is the man who must sell that falls a victim to the bears of the market. The bears have controlled the market of late, using the slackened demand for goods to serve their purposes; but when the fall trade sets in, and the size of the crop becomes known to close observers in the states of it's growth, then no doubt the true price will be made and maintained. In the meanwhile the gamblers can work their will. They can hurt each other, but they cannot harm the men who grew the cotton now in store,
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
SHORT STORIES /
 OF THE DAY
Ferguson's Turn Came

From the Boston Journal.
 MT. Ferguson, back from Europe, told his adventures at the Porphry. He had been warned against the captain of the Bulgonia, who was a fine example of the traditional old sea dog, whose brutality and profanity were considered as the effior- essence of seamanshp. Ferguson was at first deathly sick, but he managed to stay on deck. He saw the captain coming and he hailed him: Good morning, sir Isn't 1t pretty rough?" To which the captain answered: Rough? Why in h-l shouldn't 1t be rough the first day out, youn blankety- blank, etc."
 Ferguson went below The next day, again on deck, he saw the captain watch ing him. Ferguson had learned his lesson. The captain broke the silence. Well, sir, you are looking better today" Ferguson roared out: Why in h-l shouldn't I be it be rough the first day out, you blankety blank, etc."
 The captain put out his hand: Come into the cabin and have a drink and won't you slt at my table!
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Armor Prices in Conuress.

The house and senate are at loggerheads
 over the price of armor. In the naval ap-
 propriation bill of the house S4,0OO,OoO was plate, but no price was named in the bill,
 and the old price of $500 presumably held good In the senate s445 ton was named as the price to be paid for armor plate, chased at that price, the secretary of the navy was instructed to erect an armor plate plant at a cost not exceeding s4,- 00O, 900. Two millions was made available for the last-named purpose at once. The senate, however, said that armor for the Maine the Ohio and the Missouri should be purchased at s545 a ton After such
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a purchase the price should be s445 ton.
 The conference committee cannot agree as to the price of armor plate. The con ferees have agreed to disagree, and as the two houses have long been in sim liar frame of mind, 1t Is difficult to see impression prevails that both houses will agree that $445 is high enough for the best plate, and that if the combine will not accept that price an armor plate plant should be built The government will cer- tainly make it's own plate if the combine does not knock off s10O ton. It should make it if it does.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press. D.
 Half that woman admires she admires because she doesn't understand it.
 It isn't always the kiss that you think tastes best at the time that you remember the longest
 By the time the average man has got able to take life easy he has got so used to not doing 1t that he can't.
 The woman who could never keep from telling everything she knows always has an idea she is perfect sphinx.
 Every woman after she is married finds that her husband gets smaller salary than she thought he did when they were en- gagged.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
A Hardware Dog

From the New York Sun.
 He strolled into the corridor of the Wal dorf-Astoria. At his heels trotted, rath- CT slunk, fairly good-looking fox ter rier. It was plain that the dog knew he had no business there. A uniformed attend ant touched the man on the arm.
 Beg pardon, sir" said he; you must not bring that dog in here"
 "Dog, dog" exclaimed the man; "dem tn dog. I told him to stay out" and he made as if to kick the dog, which darted out of the place.
 That's my hardware dog" said the man.
 Hardware dog" said a bystander. "Queer name; why do you call him that?"
 Why? Why, every time I kick at him he makes a bolt for the door," and he hurried on and was lost in the crowd be- fore the bystander had a chance to hit him.
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THE ANSWER OF sATIErY

By Algernon Charles Swinbrrne. Pale, beyon6porch or portal,
 Crowned with calm leaves, she stands Who gathers all things mortal
 With cold immortal hands; Her languid lips are sweeter Than loves who fears to greet her To men that mix and meet her
 From many times and lands. There go the loves that wither,
 The old loves with wearied wings; And all dead years draw thither.
 And all disastrous things; Dead dreams of days forsaken, Blind buds that snows have shaken, Wild leaves that winds have taken,
 Red sprays of ruined springs. From too much of living,
 From hope and fear set flee, We thank with brief thanksgiving
 Whatever gods may be, That no life lives forever; I That dead men rise up -fSyer; That even the weariest river
 Winds somewhere safe H sea.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

According to Webb Davis, Lord Roberts is just now engaged in grabbing the es- sence and secret and origin and what not of the war-the gold mines at Johannes burg.
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Limestone Veterans

Athens, May 2s.-(SpeciaL) L)-About thirty old Confederate soldiers left Athens this afternoon for Louisville to attend the re- union. Several will hardly ever attend an- other as. they are growing old.
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SENATOR MoRGAN's JUST INDIGNATION

From the Washington Times.
 We are heartily glad that, in address, ing the senate yesterday, MT. Morgan did not attempt to mince words in declaring that a great railway combination is hold ing up the Nicaragua canal bill. It is time that little attention should be paid to the delicate sensibilities of senators owned and
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
Struck A sunken Rock

St. Thomas, D. w. l., May 29.-The United States survey steamer Blake, while surveying Culebert. or Page island, off the east coast of Porto Rico. struck unken rock and sustained some damage. She is now being docked here. Her re- pairs will require several days.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
THE ALABAMA PRES, ASSOCIATION

From the Montgomery Advertiser
 There are nearly, if not quite, two hun dred daily and weekly publications in Ala bama. There is not a county without paper, and many have two or three Per haps a less number in those with more than one would be conducive to better pa pers and better results for the proprietors. As long as there is in effect but one po- litical party in the state, one newspaper in each county will answer all the de- mands of local press. The white people support the papers and the great bulk of them are democrats
 The question of the number of papers, however has nothing to do with the pur- pose of this article. That is matter which those who are directly interested must settle for themselves. At the recent meeting in Birmingham of the executive committee of the Alabama Press Associa- tion, the secretary was directed to write to each paper in the state, requesting that it become a member of the association if it was not already connected with it.
 This is good step and while the re- suits of the meeting may not appear prof. itable in a business way to some, the an- nual meeting of the members and per- sonal contact with each other is of itself a matter of vast benefit and importance. This is an era of good feeling, and poth- ing conduces much to keeping 1t up as personal acquaintance and friendship.
 The next meeting of the association will be in Birmingham on the 17th and 18th of July, and after it's business is trans acted pleasant trip will be taken to Den bn ri n all be obtained by writing to MT J. A. Rountree, secretary of the association, Birmingham.
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If Pretoria passes into Lord Roberts may as well go home, or get ready to trek again, for war without battles is not war at all.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

The Boers are displeased because Our Bobs" is not another Butler They want to be attacked in places and behind boud- CTS of their own.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

The eclipse affected different persons differently, the vivid imaginations seeing things that common and truthful persons could not
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

The sultan is not accustomed to the re- hitting habit, and Uncle Sam should jog his memory in a note of two words "Please remit"
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

Secretary Long should read the Austin ian lines, and proceed to modify his judg- ment as to American poets, comparatively speaking.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

Ex-Director of Posts Rathborne is still hurling defiance against the Hanna ma chine from a private post in Cuba.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

In South Carolina they had a cold-storage points in the reduction of temperature
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Winchesters have been oiled and hung up in Kentucky, and the energies of the people are now turned toward the liquifica- ton of corn.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

The burning question is, why is Rathbone so defiant, while Marcus Aurelius Hanna is as still as a ratty mouse?
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

Admiral Dewey may be candidate, but a man who secures no delegates certainly is not formidable to those that do.
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President William Mckinley is not over pleased with the latest news from our pro- vince of Cuba.
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The Cuban company is also lying low and saying nothing.
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Medley was minor plunderer of Cuba The greater rascals are hiding their heads under New Jersey.
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Poet Laureate Austin is needed in the sapolio business office.
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Director of Posts Bristow is not swing ing his axe in Cuba against Hanna ap- pointers.
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Boodler Robert P Potter is not at present in evidence.
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London begins to think that too many American millionaires will spoil the entire baking.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

Montana already has three senators, and she will elect two more in January.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

Kruger's woes and proclamations are mercifully kept off the cable by the cens- ors
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
The Boers are treking northwards.

Bristow's axe has a Hanna nick in it.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

The democrats are not wanting in vice. presidential material The sentiment con- tinues to favor the selection of a New Yorker or an Indiana man. The New York CT most spoken of is Elliot Danforth and the Indianan is ex-Congressman Shively. It would not be in the least surprising if one or the other of these was chosen.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30

Joseph R. Smith, Jr, has disposed of his valuable farm near Columbia, Tenn, and his blooded horses will be sold to the high est bidder today. It Is the annual sales day for three large farms i'll that district.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05

OF hops plowed under this year, and that
will be a small matter IN an aggregate Of
twenty-five or three hundred acres. As
a matter Of fact the yard of Pleas Bounds
is the only one l know of that has been
plowed under. but one or two more are
talking of doing SO If they fail to make
leases.
Ira p. Englehart-N.o. am not q
candidate for delegate to the republican
national convention. cannot afford TO
go just now. 1 am taking the trip to
Ellensburg for relaxation from business
cares.
Lincoln Dilley-Agent Lynch, Miles
Cannon aud myself are the only federal
officials who will attend the republican
state convention from Yakima county.
Postmaster Sperry cannot be there as
his health is poor, and besides there are
regulations against the display of Often
sive craftsmanship by rostmasters.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05
Drying preparations simply devel.

Drying preparations simply devel-
op dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing a far more serious trouble than
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snutfs
and use that which cleanses, soothes and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such remedy
and will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
SOC. size. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren ST., N. Y.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. 1t spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05
OWN YOUR HOME.
How to Stop Paying Rent by Building House
to Live Ia.

How to Stop Paying Rent BY Building House
to Live In.
If you own city lot you can borrow
money at low rate OF interest to build a
home. The plan is new in this country
but almost universal in Europe, and is
known as the "Amortizement Loan"
By this plan your debt is gradually paid
off and the home is soon paid for at about
TIE same rate monthly as your rent now
comes to and at no time is large sum to
be met. If your lot is worth 5000 and
the house you build $500, or 81 900 in all
you can borrow $500 at 7 per cent, or $50
per year. You can pay the whole amount
at any time after one year, but if six
years should run the rental would be less
than $40 per month and at the end
you would own your own home. Ample
capital is ready to be invested in this city
by the Equitable Saving & Loan Assn,
for home building purposes. Apply for
further particulars to w. l.. Steinweg at
First National bank.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05
WHAT PEOPLE SAY.
A Transient Record Of Private Opinions
Publicly Expressed.

William Jennings Bryant remember
that nearly five years ago | had occasion
to pass through thi- iowa 1t was nearly
midnight, and yet some OF Your citizens
were at the depot with basket OF fruit
to show me one OF the products OF this
famous valley; and when was arrang
ing my trip through Washington asked
the committee 10 put me off at North
Yakima. | have enjoyed riding about
your town this morning aud seeing this
fruitful country. 1t gives me pleasure to
talk to you this afternoon. like to talk
in an agricultural community because ]
believe that the aLricIliurist Tor probably
| should say the farmer. for some one has
defined the terms in this way-the farmer
is the man who makes his money on the
farm and spends it III town, but the agr
cuturst Is Il man who makes his money
in town and spends it on the FARM IL
believe that the farmer is, as rule, as
we'll read, as well posted on public af-
fairs, as any citizen we have.
Uncle David Murray-Yakima is forg-
ing ahead more rapidly than | had any
conception Of and Ellensburg will have
to get big hustle on in order 10 catch
up. don't know whether we can do it
or not, but there is nothing to be lost in
trying. Your new depot and platform is
q i'd nd b he nlo Do
a sure-enough city.
Frank G. Hunter-Three car loads of
material will be required for the railroad
park fountain, and boss mason has
been sent here from Spokane to do the
work. The railroad company is sparing
no expense in the prosecution of their
improvements in Yakima, and it has
been subject OF continued surprise to
me, for their liberality in this respect
seems to be largely centered here. The
north park will be beautifully laid out
with grsveled walks, trees, flowers and
shrubbery, and an attractive summer
house will be built. The south park will
not be laid out very extensively at pres
ent, but l understand the company is
willing to build handsome band stand
in case band is organized. | am anx-
ious to do all can to this end, but
think the burden should be placed unon
all MS equally as possible and an appro
priation by the council Tor the instru'
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05
Rutter's Photograph Gallery.

Is fitted with all the latest improve.
ments for doing fine work on the most
reasonable terms. Don't listen to catch
penny fakes and gift picture schemes.
You pay double for such work. Patron
ize your home photographer and get
something for your money.
RUTTER, photographer,
Second street, near Postoffice,.
North Yakima.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05

81 think DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are the best pills in the world" says w.
E. Lake, Happy Greek, Va. They re-
move all distractions of the liver and
bowels, act quickly and never grippe.
Janeck's Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05
now IS YOUR WIFE?

Has she lost her beauty? If so, Con.
stipation, Indigestion, Sick Headache,
are the principal causes. Karl's Glover
Root Tea has cured these ills for half a
century. Price % cts and so cts. Money
refunded if results are not satisfactory.
L. 0. Janeck, Druggist. 10
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05
ON EVERY HOTTIE.

OF Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this
guarantee: "All we ask OF you is to use
two-thirds of this bottle faithfully, then
If you can say you are not benefited re-
turn the bottle to your Druggist and he
may refund the price paid" Price 25
cts, Scots. and $1.00. L. o. Janeck,
Druggist.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05
Beware Of the Doctors
Patchwork; You Can
Cure Yourself at Home.

q. yefs, 81, ~ say
hundred dollars with the DOCTORS when realized that
they could do good had large spots all my
body and these broke out into running and
endured all the suffering which this vile disease pro-
duces decided to try s. s. s. last resort, and was
greatly improved. followed closely your Direc-
tions for Self Treatment and the large splotches my
chest began grow paler and smaller and before long
disappeared entirely was cured perfectly and my
skin has been clear glass since l cured my
self at home after the doctors had failed completely"
1t valuable time thrown away to expect the doctors
Contagious Blood Poison, for the disease is be-
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05
s. s. S. FOR THE BLOOD

entirely different potash and meuryt forces the
while remedies Turks
all all
publicity
Write nforrnati TO Swift Specific Co
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-04-05
HOME CURE
FOR BLOODPO|SON.

There is not the slightest doubt that the
doctors do more harm than good in treating
Contagious Blood Poison; many victims OF
this loathsome disease would be much better
off to-day if they had never allowed them.
selves to be dosed on mercury and potash, the
only remedies which the doctors ever give for
blood poison.
The doctors are wholly unable to get rid Of
npt to heal up the outward appearance of the
IS. This they do by driving the poison into the
i shut in with their constant doses of potash
throat and other delicate parts then break out
inued indefinitely, the drugs doing the system
Itself.