Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05


 in every issue that General Hardin will continue to advocate free silver ar dently on the stump during the cam paign." They seem to forget that in politics blunder is worse than crime Louisville Post.
 The colored people of the south who are able to read the newspapers owe it to themselves and to those of their race who cannot read to spread the intelli- gence of the suffering of the colored em- igrants to Mexico and Liberia, in order that the fewest possible number of dupes may hereafter be misled by the entrance ing tales told by interruptions emigration agents.-Savannah Morning News
 What Will be the Issue?-It seems at present as if the two great political par ties are going to suffer some embarrass- ment for the want of an issue next year. It is now certain that the free coin age of silver will not be made a party issue in the next national campaign. The clamorous southern free silverites who are still yelling for Is to l, are simply barking up the tree after the coon has vanished, like many other sfmple-minded coon dogs. It may be safely predicted that very little will be heard about free silver after the present state campaigns are over.-Memphis Scimitar.
 what IS the matter W1L1 CdIn JOleS III Kentucky? The following is from the Russellville correspondent in the Frank lin Favorite about a big camp meeting to be held there: Last year the Rev. Sam Jones was secured by the managers and paid $700 to preach four sermons, and this year he wanted to be present again, but the intelligent ladies and gen. tlmen of Logan county and the communi- ty in which the meeting is held, con- demed his method and made vogoruos protest against his presence at the meet ing. Those in charge of the meeting held private consultation and decided that MT. Jones' services were not desired.-Rome Tribune.
 Egyptian Cotton.-According to the Egyptian Gazette of Alexandria the plague of cotton worms, recently reported as threatening the Egyptian crops, has apparently abated for the time being, but in a week or two it is probable that fresh swarms will be matched from the eggs of the moths, and the cotton plants will be again at the mercy of the invad- ing hosts. It is difficult, we are told, in the absence of any reliable informa- ton, to estimate with any approach to accuracy the amount of damage so far done by the worms. There is no doubt, however" adds the Alexandria paper, that almost everywhere in lower Egypt the young cotton plants have suffered severely, and in many cases have been totally destroyed. d."-Bradstreet's.
 The reports that the attempts to col oniZe colored people in Mexico has proved failure and that the colonists are starv ing will not surprise any one informed as to the enterprise. The situation chosen has some merits The soil is productive and the climate mild and healthful but it needs more than nat ural advantages to make a colony sue cessful. The coonists must have self reliance, a good average grade of intel ligence and have resources to carry them over the first obstacles. For the lack of these many white colonies have failed. So it is not strange that the colored peo- pie, who are only few generations re- moved from barbarism, should have met defeat in a similar attempt. The fate of the enterprise should end the talk about colOnizing the colored people. They are here; if treated fairly they will do good work and gradually acquire that degree of average intelligence which enable the race to care for itself, but until that time arrives colonizing is out of the question: Philadelphia Press.
 The Future of the South.-"In it's ef-, forts to secure colonists this state and the entire Pacific coast now have form idabe competitor The new south is reaching out for the very class of people
 
 this state has of late years received such liberal accessions, Georgia and South Car olina These states have the advantage of being reached at small expense from the over-crowded centers. and the farmer who settles in either of them is near the great markets of the country. In addi- ton to these advantages, too, these states are offering many tempting in ducements. They have their agents all over the north and middle west, and these emssaries are not idle. For the prospective settler reduced fares are pro- vided to the state line, and after that is crossed there is no charge for trans portation. A similar arrangement is provided for those who merely go to spy out the land. In fact, nothing is being left undone by these ambitious states to promote rapid colonization. On this subject there seems to na entire unanim- ity between the people and the railways, the interests of both being identical. = San Diego (Cal) Union.
 The story of the life of Kate Chase is indeed a sad one. She was the most beautiful and brilliant woman in Wash ington at the beginning of the war. and married United States senator in all the yigor of youth and one of uncommon fortune and promise. Today she is iln- poverished, separated from her husband and plunged into the deepest sorrow.
  a number of generous men had contrib uted the money to purchase Edgewood the old home of her father, and give it to her, but it is now known that no such purchase was made, and she is compelled to give up the property and is almost en> tirely. without resources.
 The father of Kate Chase established our national banking system and render ed a service to the country during the war as secretary of the treasury that has never been equaled since the days of Hamilton. There are many yet living who made princely fortunes out of the confidence reposed in them by Secretary Chase. and they should not permit his daughter to suffer now. Edgewood should be given to her by those who can well afford to do it, and allow her to spend the evening of her life in compara- five comfort.-Philadelph Press.
 HAS A BAR ON HIS FARM.