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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-31
NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT
THAN A NEW CONSTITUTION

]. W. Bush said: I'm my opinion there
is nothing more impor ant to the people
of Alabama than the calling of a con-
vention to consider the proper amend
ments. notifications, or changes that
should pe made in and to he constitu-
ton.
article VII, section g. provides The SUI
preme court shall be held at the seat CT
government, but If thai shall have be-
come dangerous from any cause, it may
adjourn to a different place
Montgomery, the seat of government
is sorely afflicted Wi n terrible and dam
gerous disease; and as 1t is, the mem
bers of this high court must imperil
their lives, or else the court may stand
adjourned for a year.
Its members have met and bravely
determined to face the danger of yellow
fever, if quarantine regulations do not
prevent. and hold the court at Line seat
OF government as required by the con-
1T would take but three words to so
modify that paragraph as to authorize
the court to be convened at a different
place. Everyone sees The necessity for
this change.
"A number of counties maintain at
a heavy expense inferior courts of law
and equity simply because the present
constitution lmi $ the circuits to not
less than three counties. It is not fair
or just that one county should be Taxed
proportional ely more than another for
the administration of Justice within its
limits. Jefferson county pays largely
more for the maintenance of three courts
in the county Than the state of Alabama
does. They should be established cir
cult courts and the expense of maintain
ing should be paid by the state.
1.-The cities and towns That have be-
come overly burdened with debts should
be relieved of the minimum limit, to-wit:
One half of one per cent of taxation on
property. The deb,s, or interest on the
same must be paid, and in order to do
this extraordinary privilege license tax
is imposed upon the people. In many
places, and particularly in Birmingham,
this has become burdensome and intoier-
able, and owing to this minimum limb.
which even the property owner would be
willing to see relaxed, this great city can
make a moderate appropriation for her
public schools. These are only the slight
est few of the reeded reforms in our
present constitution"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-31
is 1T NOW WISE TO
MAKE A CHANGE !?

Lawyer w. H. benson said: Conceding
the right of The people at all times to
so change their constitution as their wis
dom may suggest, the question is, is 1t
wise now to change our constitution?
A constitution of a state is not the in
ciplemt state of government, nor the
origin of private rights; it is mot the
fountain of law; it is but a consequence
of personal and political freedom; an in
strument that the experience and con-
sensus of opinion of. all free and self
governing peoples have discovered as
necessary to limit the powers of govern
merit 10 prevent an invasion of private
rights.
To reach a conclusion we must exam
Inc and ascertain from the, provisions Of
our constitution if rhere are such re-
strfctions upon the legislature and such
limitations upon government and It's
agencies, that the public interest and
general welfare of the people demand al
relief from Ginem; or If there is public
necessity that additional r. strictions and
limitations should be placed upon the
legislature and upon government and lis
agencies.
The present constitution of Alabama
had its birth during a period when the
preservation of civil liberty was ques-
tion az anxious solc.tude and heated dis
cussion: when the intelligence, patriot
ism and virtue of our stale were es-
teemed at discount by the regnant au-
thpritieS at Washington, and when free
representa- tive and local self-governme
was trembling in the balance and the
lacivious lusi- of unrestrained power was
doping to destroy it; when the power Of
taxation and the wild schemes of I'd
Spnpitla fOrS al,1- nQcmnSriDn-
able pecakltors were the SUBJECTS of I'M
restrained legislative enactment, and the
obieo; of the greed of Unsuitable avar.ce.
am aware of no such change bn these
meracipg elements or their ext:rfa
from our midst as to warrant ny releni-
ing of the vigilance OF the people on ,his
subject
ann informed that one~nf TIE nfrpos y
for new constitution ifsr<,-H 81, q nv
its advocates .s to raise the restriction
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-31
MICH STRONGER SENTIMENT
GROWING IN FAVOR OF IT

at read with great interest the article
In last SUNDAYS issue of The Age-Herald
nv Col. Dubose, in which he presented
forcible reasons why Alabama should
have a. new constitution" said Ross c.
Smith to an Age-Herald reporter The
sentiment favoIing constitutional con-
vention is, in my opinion, stronger TO-
day than 1t has been since the matter
has been prominently brought to the at
tent.on of the people of Alabama since
the adjournment of the legislature, 1t
has been my privilege to travel over the
greater portion of the state, and | have
conferred with many men upon the SUD
iect of a constitutional convention ana
I find a very general feeling of disap-
ointment over the fact that the last
general assembly failed to respond 10
an almost unanimous wish of the busi-
ness men, by its failure to pass the bill
calling a constitutional convention"
4Do YOU think the question will meet
with more favor at the next SESSION of
the legislature than at the last?'
1T am of the opinion that it's success
or defeat depends in large measure
upon whether the press and business IN
terests of the state become aroused and
active, and work to send men to the leg
islature who are committed to thei con-
vention measure. Every one must adj
nit that present indications at least
point to a more harmonious condition
of political affairs than have existed
since the white people of Alabama di-
vided in 1892. During the period of this
division each faction has been suspicious
of the other. fearing unfair treatment at
the hands of those who might control
the convention, and as result has led
TO a general misapprehension as to the
hurtful restrictions that might pass re-
lating to the subject of the right of suf-
fiage and taxation. believe that these
fears are being rapidly dispelled as cur
confidence becomes restored in the con-
sryatfsm and fairness of those whom We
differ from on political questions. and
as we give more dispass.onate study
Of the many good reasosls why .Aiate1'ra
shG,iid edopt a new Organic law. The
question Is not political but an economic
one. and should address Itself to every
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-31
Mr.. MOUNTJOY THINKS A
NEW INSTRUMENT is NEEDED

c. A. Mountjoy, lawyer, said: IT have
been inclined to think that we needed a
new constitution, and so expressed my
self when the question was agta. ed last
winter However. do not know that
the need is pressing or imperative one,
or that IL is time for agitat ting the ques-
ton. The two main objections urged to
the present constitution seem 20 be for
an alteration on the taxation and suff-
rage questions These are very impor-
ant things to be considered, and should
be thoroughly discussed In forming a
new constitution there is always danger
of Incorporating into 1t defects as serious
or more serious than those in Lhe exist
ing one. I would like to consider a ques-
ton of so much Importance with due
delibera ton before 1 take a decided
stand"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-31

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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-31

els. He adds that wherever she turned
her face every one fell upon his knees
an act of homage which on state occa-
sions had been paid to her father, and
Elizabeth never forgot or allowed others
to forget, that she was the daughter Of
Henry VIII. Carte, volume III, page
FOL, says Elizabeth was pleasant in
conversation, graceful and active in all
exercises, whether ON foot or on horse
back; and danced extremely fine; even in
the last year of her life she danced La
Galliarde with the Duke of Nevers; she
did it with such an attitude and grace
that everybody was struck with admiral
tion."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-31
AN INTERESTING NOTICE.

Idesire to announce to the
public that about the tenth
of November I will open at
1909 First avenue (next door
to Morris Cafe), the MECCA,
which will be the finest ap-
pointed saloon in the South.
It is intended as a rendez-
vous for high patrons-those
who appreciate the best.
I have been in the liquor
business for more than twenty
years, and my long experience
has given me a thorough
knowledge of the business.
The MECCA will be stocked
with the finest imported and
domestic wines, liquors and
cigars that can be bought, and
I wish my patrons to feel that
when they patronize the MEG
CA they will receive full value
for their money.
My motto will be quality.
The cigar department of the
MECCA will contain a large
stock of the finest brands
known to smokers.
In my bottle department
will be found the choicest
vlntages of the best known
brands of wines and brandies,
and the oldest and purest
whistles distilled in the world
I will especially cater, in this
department. for the patronage
of families, where a pure arti-
Gle is desired for medicinal
and home use.
1 will, at a later day, an
nounce the exact date of the
opening of the MECCA.
Competent and polite at
tendants have been employed,
and the most courteous treat
ment will be accorded you.
The MECCA solicits your
good will and patronage.
Yours very truly,
JNO. G. HOUSMANN.
10-24-sun-wed-tf
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
Garnet Cleaning and Laying.
Schroeder & Dickinson, 16 East Sixth
FORTNIGHTLY CLUB.
One of the Growing Organizations
of the State.

One of the Growing Organizations
of the State.
The Hamline Fortnightly club IS
known throughout the state as one OIL
the best literary clubs.
1t may not be well to state that it
is the best, but one is safe in saying
it is one of the few best.
About five years ago number OF en-
ergetic women organized themselves
into club for the purpose OF studying
the history, literature and art OF va
vious nations. Later this club was ad-
nitted to the State Federation OF
Women's Clubs, and ever since has
been a thriving auxiliary of that fed
Grafton.
On last Tuesday the first meeting of
the season was held. Miss Jennie Nc
Namar presented a thoroughly pre-
pared paper on 1.-The Making of Mod
ern Europe" and Mrs. George Drew
gave a paper on Bismarck and Ger
man Unity" These papers were ably
discussed by Mesdames Brink, Brown
Flint. Akers and Miss Griffith.
Miss Mary T. Sturgis, of st. Paul.
was present and spoke on the advisa-
bility of forming a current event class
in Hamline This proposition was
unanimously supported by the ladies,
and it was decided to send out invita-
tions to ladies in Hamline, inviting
them to meet at the home of Mrs
Fred NJ Grant and there organize this
new class, which will, in all probability
become a part of the federation of
clubs.
The officers of the club who were
elected are: President, Mrs. Charles
N. Akers; vice president. Mrs. Helen
M. Evans; secretary, Miss Cora Mont
gomery; treasurer, Mrs. William E.
Brink. designations of Mrs. F. B.
Cowgirl, Mrs. F. F. Lindsey and Mrs.
limit of membership is twenty, Mrs.
E. E. McCrea, Mrs, Norman Larsen
and Mrs Royer were voted in to fill
the vacancies.
This year the ladies continue their
studies in the rjnateenth century,
making a thorough study of Germany,
and also covering the history and lit
erature of Russia from 1910 to 1870.
Outside the regular outlined work,
Art" which will be illustrated with
stereopticon views, and Mrs. Akers will
give a paper on Birds in and About
Hamline, which will also be illustrat-
ed. The next meeting will be held on
Nov. 2 at the home of Miss Tempe
Griffith The subjects will be: Growth
of the National Spirit in Germany" by
Mrs. H. M. Evans; Bismarck and the
Catholic Church. by Mrs. w. E. Brink;
'"The Importance of the Army in Ger
many" by Miss Griffith; 1.-The Schles-
wig -Holstein Affair."" Bismarck in the
Franco-Prussian War" by Mrs. c. N.
Akers. and THE German Constitution"
by Mrs NJ NJ Flint.
The delegates who will represent the
Fortnightly club at the State Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs, Oct. %, % and
&c
Mrs. H. NJ. Evans.
Miss Montgomery and Miss Griffith
were appointed on the committee of
reception for this annual federation.
Mrs. c. N. Akers has successfully
filed the office of president ever since
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
WAS NOT AT GRIFFIN'S.
Smith Was Robbed in NOn-Adnin-
istratiOn Saloon.

An exciting chase took place on lower
Seventh street yesterday afternoon
after a thief who had stolen S. from
John Smith, Minneapolis laborer.
The theft, according to Smith, took
place in Shapiro's saloon, at Seventh
and Olive streets. He was playing
pool when an unknown man, he says,
extracted a S. bill from his pocket and
ran out of the side door. Smith followed,
crying stop thief at the top of his
voice, and a crowd quickly gathered.
Among those who saw the thief some
distance in advance of his pursuers
was J. G. McHugh, a clerk in the
freight auditors department of the
Great Northern Railroad company.
Mr.. McHugh was mounted on bicycle
and at once joined in the chase, at a
three-minute clip. The thief turned
down John street and ran into the Bur-
lington railroad yards, where he was
overtaken by Mr.. McHUgh. The man as
sumed defiant air and asked what his
pursuer wanted. Every one else had
given up the chase, and after getting
a good look at the man Mr.. McHugh
informed him that he really had no
business whatever with him. The
stranger then disappeared among the
cars and Mn. McHugh went to his Of
flee.
Some time later the police learned of
the theft and as they could not catch
the thief they valiantly seized Smith
and locked him up on the charge OF
drunkenness.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
Headgear.

The Boston Hat, all shapes.
Stiff Hats-Black, Malay, Nut
Brown, Seal Brown, Dark
Tan and Russet, all the latest
blocks. ............... $3.50
In Fedoras add Pearl and Myr-
tie to above colors .....S3.5 SO
Exclusive agency for Knox
Hats.
The new Russian Cap for fall
wear. A style of its own, in
blue serge, patent leather visor
and deep braid band, SOC; Ker-
sey S1.00, and the celebrated
Hockanum Cheviots $1.50.
Heid's Golf Cap. in so different
patterns, SOC and ST. 90.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
CRIPPLED AND DEFoRMED
Children Are to BE Cared for in st.
Paul.

For the ensuing eighteen months the
city and county hospital will afford
shelter and treatment to the INDECENT
crippled and deformed children who
may be placed in that institution by
the board of regents of the state uni
versity. This was decided upon at a
meeting Of the board of regents COM
mittee on medical department of the
university yesterday afternoon, held at
the office of Judge Greenleaf Clark,
Heretofore the state has made no
special provision fer the care of Grip
pied and deformed children, as it has
in the cases of the insane, imbeciles,
Dauper children, etc. Accordingly the
last legislature made an appropriation
of $4,000 to be entrusted to the board
of regents of the state university, to
be expended by them in caring for such
crippled and deformed children, as well
as children suffering from diseases
likely to result in permanent deformity
The law imposes but one condition upon
the regents, which limits the amount
to be expended in any one year to $5,-
coo.
AS soon as the appropriation bill had
gone into effect the regents looked
about for a suitable institution in
which to place the children for care and
treatment. They decided that the prop
er course to take was to request pro-
posaIs from the various hospitals in the
state for undertaking such care and
treatment. Several proposals were re-
ceived and yesterday the committee
on the medical department of the uni
versity, met at Judge Greenleaf Clark S
office to consider the proposals. After
locking them all over, the committee,
which has full power to act in the mat
ter, decided to accept the proposal of
the board of control or city hopital,
which offered to receive, care for, and
treat such children for $3.75 per week
per-patient.
The contract was at once drawn up
and signed by the committee, consist
ing of Judge Clark and Judge Stephen
Mahoney of Minneapolis, and President
KerWin, of the board of control. The
contract goes into effect at once and
terminates on May l, 1899. The regents
have four crippled children on hand
who will be forthwith sent to the city
hospital.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
what are its prospects of providing

what are it's prospects Of providing
business for it?
When you stop to consider that one
sixth of the entire wheat crop of the
United States is raised on the line of
the railway owned and operated by
James ]. Hill, it win appear that the
system Of elevators named above is
reasonably certain of a fair share of
business. The tracks of the Buffalo
Creek Terminal Railway company con-
nectswith the Great Northern Elevator
company's yard affording facilities for
forwarding grain from this elevator to
all rail lines running out of Buffalo.
The elevator has been placed in
charge of John Lane superintendent,
and James Murphy has been made the
foreman. Both are old Buffalo eleva-
tor men.
The Great Northern interests now oc-
cupy frontage of 1,4S5 feet on the
Blackwell canal above the bridge. Ad-
joining the elevator are the great pack
age freight warehouses and docks of
the Northern Steamship company, one
of the former being one-f1fth of a mile
long and 100 feet deep. This house is
being equipped with small electric mo-
tors for delivering freight into ware
houses, or into cars by means of elec-
trio power.
1t should not be forgotten that the
power used in all this vast system is to
be derived from the tunnel at Niagara
Falls, twenty-three miles away.
BUILDER AND DESIGNER
The Great Northern elevator was
built by D. A. Robinson, who was Sc
lected by President Hill because he is a
capable man who can be depended on
to follow Instructions The elevator is
in way the invention of Mr.. Hill, and
being in Sc many ways unique in pat
tern, it required a builder who would
enter into the spirit of the inventor.
Mr. Robinson is only thirty-six years
old, but he is already an old elevator
builder, having erected them all the
way from Boston to the Pacific coast
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17
YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY.

AS indicated on another page of to-
days paper we find it necessary to
draw to a close our proposition on the
Charles Dudley Warner Library. While
we realize there are a great many of
our readers who have been thinking of
securing a set of this work, yet owing
to the fact we can not procure the
sets necessary to continue this offer
we must bring it to close The prop
osition has met with universal satisfac-
ton, both to those who were fortunate
to secure one of these first edition sets
as we'll as to the G l o b e. The Charles
Dudley Warner Library is beyond ques-
tion the greatest literary publication
that has ever been issued in America
The G | o b was the only newspaper
in the entire Northwest which was able
to secure any of the sets of this work
for it's readers. When the proposition
was first announced, this paper stated
plainly our allotment was limited and
we reserved the right to withdraw the
proposition without notice.
The entire first edition of the library
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and Harper's Weekly Club of New
York and Chicago was formed solely
to place this Introductory edition.
Those who desire to secure one of these
sets can do so by writing to us at
once, but as we state in the display
announcement in today'S paper, it will
| be utterly impossible for us to accept
an application for the library after
| Saturday next. Those who purchased
| the library a few months ago secured
| it for much less money than those who
! buy now. In like manner, those who
delay purchasing will find 1t necessary
to pay much higher price than is now
quoted, and when all of the volumes are
issued, the price will be uniform and
sold by the publishers direct.
No single publication has been issued
during the history of this country
which has cost. so much for author
ship during the same length of time as
has this We are informed by the pub
fishers the expense for this one item
has averaged $500 day for more than
a year, and the end is not yet in sight.
Therefore those who take advantage OF
the proposition now will not
only secure the greatest literary
achievement of the nineteenth
century, but at nearly half the
price which will soon prevail. In
Withdrawing this proposition the
G1ob wishes to thank its many
friends and readers who have assisted
in making it success. Time is too
/ short for us to answer inquiries, but
we will guarantee this library satisfac-
tory to every purchaser, and will give
those who send in their applications
now ten days time to examine the
volumes. If at the expiration of that
time they are not satisfactory, the
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The Saint Paul globe., 1897-10-17


beautiful castles to be built by the loving
hands of mutual helpfulness and filed
with healthy, happy children
Almost without exception these dreams
might become realities if mothers would
only teach their daughters the most com
mon sense facts about their own physical
makeup, and advise them how to protect
themselves from the perils of the three
critical periods of their lives-puberty or
maturity, motherhood and the turn of
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The delicate organs that make wifehood
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