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The age-herald., 1897-10-26
Three Years En0uuh.

The Cuban question will become acute as soon as congress meets in December; and Spain already shows irritation over the efforts of the administration4o bring the disgraceful state of affairss on the island to a conclusion. Whethef actual intervention in any form woufh bring war is problematical, but if its should, this country would not be wholly un- prepared for consequences. Our navy is the stronger, and our land forces are nearer Havana than are the reserve forces of Spain.
 But wild not Spain at once, in case of war, assail Florida? She might do SO, but there, too, she will find us ready to welcome her with hospitable hands to the traditional resting place of those who assail us. The great fortress that Jefferson Davis, when secretary of war, built on the Dry Tortugas has. 1t is true, fallen into decay; but fortifica- tions at Key West>have taken its place. These have been strengthened, and sup
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
Sound AdvIce.

Dr. E. H. Johnston, of Brunsw ok, b.ds fair to be the Booker T. Washington of Georgia. In his recent pamphlet on ihe Negro Race" he gives the blacks the following advice:
 If all the negro ministers as a whole would live holy and virtuous lives ard instruct their congregation to let down their buckets where they are, to regard virtues themselves, to ltill the soil intel ligently (and quit Hooking to the cities) buy homes, get propsrty in general, cul- tiNate the brain, we would, as a race, be a great electlo- -motiye force of power in this country today. Let the negro all over the country organize against lazl- mess, immortality, drunkenness, immoral ministers, teachers, physicians and re- formers of all kinds, organize against excursions, hot suppers as now conduct ed, and let us as race respect the laur- els of virtue of all women.
 With few more lsading negroes like Johnston, Washington and Coupcil, the morals and tone of their race will be very much improved. Their advice will do far more good than the pessi mistic laments of Bishops Turner and Gaines
 When a negro gets 1t into his head that a little money honestly earned by six days labor in the week and judl- ,c.ously saved and invested is better than ten times that amount dlshonestly made and squandered, .he will be on the road to independence, usefulness ard happi- ness
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
Morgan Told the Truth.

While at Honolulu Senator Morgan said to a native audience:
 'I reside in Dallas, in Alabama, a state larger than Hawaii and Oahu to- gethar with population of which the great majority are negroes. They vote just as l do and they enjoy the same opportunities as l. and are respected by the people amongst whom they live according to their merits"
 The Springfield Mass, Republican goes into convulsions oyer this; calls Morgan Ia hardened old sinner" and says that his words are altogether mis- leading. If the editor of the Repubn- can would spend few months in Ala bama he would sse nothing to laugh at in this statement.
 Every northerner residing in Ala hama who is not politician will in- dorse Senator Morgan's words, and will furthermore say that the negroes hare enjoy more privileges and better oppor- tunities of making living than they do in the rorth
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
ONCE WASTED.

Modern man is gradually waking up to the fact that he can utilize every thing. Coal is not only a source of heat and light but storehouse of colors, tastes, medicines, perfumes and explos- ives. From 40 pounds of gas tar in a ton of coal over 1000 distinct shades of aniline dyes are made.
 The same substance furnishes quinine, antipyrene, atrophine. morphine and a host of other drugs
 Of perfumes there can be obtained heilotrope, clove, queen of the meadows, cinnamon and bitter almonds, camphor and wintergreen.
 It gives to us bellite and pierite, two powerful explosives, and supplies fa- voring extracts which cannot be told from currant, raspberry, pepper and vanilla.
 Scientists also get from the coal tar benzine and naphtha and the photog- rapher gets from it his hydroquinone and likonogen.
 It gives forth paraffin, pitch and creo- sote, material for artificial paving; sac- charin, which is 300 times sweeter than sugar; lampblack, material for red ink, oils, yarnish, rosin and great supply of ammonia.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

piled with disappearing guns, and a Spanish fleet would have no easy task in an attempt to take or destroy that city. Pensacola las not been overlook ed. Its eapacious, deep-water, land
 locked harbor is now one of the most strongly fortified places in the country This port is eorsldsred of rising im poftance, being the natural outlet of vast interests in iron. coal, cotton and lumber, and the government has taken good care to make it secure against possible attack. It has also been decided to fortdfy St. Augustine, and to place powerful batteries on Fort George is- land, at the mouth of the St. Johns. the Florida coast are of recent date. having in view doubtless trouble over the settlement of the Cuban question.
 The sentiment of the country plainly demands a settlement of some kind. To permit the war to drag on through a decade, as a previous effort of the Cubans did, would not only be ruinous to a deal of commerce and property, but it would menace us with renewed visltations of yellow fever. Until the war is ended there is no hope of de- cent state of affairs in Havana, sani- tary or otherwise. Putting aside there fore the rights and claims of the patr- ots of Cuba, we have from our own standpoint just reasons for asking that the war shall not lapse into a chronic time condition. If Spain cannot regain control of the island, she must be made to do the other thing It will be three years in December since she began to crush the rebellion, and 1t cannot be said that she has progress ed towards pacification an inch.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
Independent BimetaIIism.

As there is no prospect of international bimetallsm in the near future, the demo- cratic party in this country must do one of two things. It must abandon bl- msitallism or urge this country to estab- fish it by it's own independent action. Is this latter plan feasible? Can the United States, acting alone, maintain a finan- cial system which England and other powers are not willing to adopt?
 Wis men who have studied the ques- ton for many years are confident that we are in reality the masters of the situ- alton without knowing it. We have TO- 100000 people; more wealth than any other single nation; good cr5dit every good fighters and toilers than any other civilized country. Practically we feed and clothe ths world. We can de with out everything produced in Europe, but Europe would go naked and starve with out our products. Every few years we have to save her from famine.
 With thesa advantages on our side, it is impossible to argue seriously and sensibly that our financial policy must depend upon England's action.
 Suppose we strike out for ourselves, and restore free silver coinage-what then? At first the money kings of Flu rope would spend hundreds of millions of dollars in bribing our representatives and voters. Falling in this, they would successful in that, they would suggest a compromise, and then they would final ly accept bimetallism.
 The European governments would be their own people. Foreigners own the carrying shops of the world. If their business should suffer they would ask their governmsn nts to adopt bimetallsm to increase their trade with America. The great factories of Europe, depending upon us fer their raw material, would prefer bimatallism to suspension and bankruptcy. The millions of Europeans needing our cotton and food crops would clamor for terms which would enable them to trade with us.
 When England demonetized silver she had just emerged from the Napoleonic wars, and yet in her embarrassed condi- 'tion she was able to force the world to accept gradually her single gold stand Sard. The mighty republic of the west is a hundred times better able now to
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
The People Are Busy.

There is hot campaign in progress in New York City; but elsewhere apathy prevails in political contests, even in Ohio. The people are thinking of their bread and butter, of necuperation and activity after period of depression all most unexampled.
 And when you think of it, how foolish does 1t seem to give 365 days of a. year to political raneor and tUrmo.li The news paper that fills columns with partisan bitterness and denunciatfons, padding out it's news columrs even in a like d. rectlon, and neglectlng opportunities to promote the material resources of its 'territory, is certainly wasting its ener- gies and space
 The truth is. the journals that thus fill their columns month in and month out, are, as a rule, papers that serve cliques in their party They keep up din to keep themselves and their ring in power in that party. They do not really f.ar the common enemy, whS scarcely exists, but they do fear the clique that proposes to push them out. or else they are trying to push thern- selves in. Their battles are in reality clique Ibalttles--the hustling of politicians who have an eye single to personal pow er with an occasional squint towards the plunder of their section.
 The people in general have no inter
  est in such skirmshing. Its repetition day aftsr day causes them 'that tired feeling'-so much so in some cases that they will not go to the rolls when elec- iion day does come around. What the people desire Is the news, full. complete and without bias. and then thsy want every point and every bit of informa- tion that will promote the deve' opment of their s,ate and of the resources of Their immediate section. During the cam pa.gn period political discussion is oftsn- times needful, but abusive, ultra-parti- ble intelligent men. Its utter inappro- priatenests in this state is felt by all men who have work to do. To such men it is flat, stale and unprofita'ble. The Age Herald has no space for such fiabby, untimely stuff. Alabama has a great fu- turc, and we propose to hasten and deepen that future in every possible way, leaving to the campaign a reason- able discussion of the disputed issues that may then come before the people far rctfleioept
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
THE DIAL.
By W. E. Horne.

By W. E. Horne.
 From my window at night I can see a clicking sometimes sounding an alarm, but to my questioning it makes no reply. O! tell me Dial, of that zone.
 Where minstrel stars had never sung, And of that void and night unknown
 Where pendulum of time was hung! That pendulum had reach and swing.
 With hands that marked upon thy face, The birth of stars, times sweep of wing, Through all the infinite in space. Through cycles and through aeons flown It marked the birth, the life, decay Of worlds that bright as meteors shown, Then paled and waned and passed away. It saw atomic forces rain, Their drops of light into the sun, Bright moons illume, grow dark again, And brilliant stars, pale one by one! It's hands revolving hour by hour
 Was measure once of by gone years, That now entomb the ashen power
 Of kings alike with peasants tears. It chronicled the rise and fall
 Of empires and republics, then With lethean mantle, covered all.
 The pageantry and pomp Of men. It saw man rise from lowest form
 To struggle, battle for his prey, Through age of stone and bronze and storm To sunshine of his life today. It marked the dawn of brighter day, When night had passed, and higher aim And broader walk to womans way,
 In avenues of learning came. All miseries, wounds and wants of men, Their hopes, their joys alike it knew, And clicked the hour of lovers when They pIighted and their hearts were true. It marked the stream that pear,ed it's way From mountain gorge to thrsting plane, Then out on out to where the spray
 Of ocean fed the stream again. Ol Dial, yet upon thy face
 There is no trace of age or hour,
 That uendulum of sweep and power! When questioned, then these hands will
 turn
 To motionBess and slloreless sea Of night and death. sepulchured urn Of silence and infinity!
 Birmingham. Got. 25. 1sG.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
SwitzerIand's Latest Reform.

By vote of 92 out of 100 the national
 council of Switzerland has approved plan that make insurance against illness and accident compulsory upon all except the wealthy. If workman does not voluntarily secure the proper insurance,
 portion of his pay is stopped and the state attends to the business that he has neglected.
 The measure is said to be popular, and
 no fears are expressed as to it's execu- lie are intelligent and provident and voluntary action will probably obviate action by ths state in nearly every in- stance Few will, under pressure of the law, neglect to secure provision for per iods of incapacity. The law does not
 provide for insurance against non-em-
 ployment, or old age. It Is not as com
 prehensive as the German scheme. be- ing but a step in that direction.
 Switzerland is accustomed to regula-
 tions of a novel character She is a genuine leader in the respect of govern mental reforms. It is such a small country that such reforms can be well
 discussed in every locality, in every household. There are no large cities no people from other lands, no color line no bosses, and we hope no trusts, to con fuse the situation. It is a homogeneous contented people, greatly given to social and political experiments; and if th+ ex-
 periments work we'll on the Swiss, the
 rest of the civilized world gradually adopts them.
 The new measure will not, however, become law in Switzerland itself until it Is adopted by the council of state, body corresponding in some respects to our fed=ral senate; and then, in case of de- mand which will doubtless arise, the whole matter must be referred to the people to be voted down or up into law; l for the referendum is a we'll established institution in the land of glaciers and liberty
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
History in Monuments.

The north takes care of her history. Her writers, statesmen and artists have never neglected it. Now, the old town of Cambridge, Mass, comes to the front with granite tablets for her historic places. A tablet marks the spot where the British troops landed on their march to Lexington and Concord; arother Washington woashiped, The other tab lets are to be thus inscribed and placed:
 "Three of the fifty cannon brought from Ticonderoga by General Knox, De- cember, 1775. and used in the siege of Boston, much to my relief, said General Washington" Front of the soldiers monument on the common
 .Site of the headquarters of General Ward and the committee of public safe " in 1775: the birthplace of Oliver Wen dell Holmes" Northerly line of Holmes place. on the sidewalk against the for mer site of the Holmes house.
 Site of fort built here in 1775. by order of General Washington" Original site of fort on Putnam avenue, at the head of Green street, built by order of Washington.
 Here assembled on the night of June 16. i77H 1.2oo continetal troops. under General Prescott. President Langdon 1Da4e d prayer, ditSH WDlCn llGy marched to Bunker Hill" On the small common in front of the law school, Holmes place.
 "Oldest chuch building in Cambridge. built in 17e0 Occupied by continental troops in 1775.' Christ church. at Gar d.n street; marble or wood tablet in tower.
 'Built in 1767. Occupied in 1774 by Lieutenant Governor Oliver. counselor to tfe crown and later by Governor FL .-F i1,a United States; the birthplace of James Rns~el, Lowell" Lower house on Elm wood avenue
 "Arthorp house. built in 1761. Here General Purgcyne and his staff officers wsre confined as prisoners of war in 1771" ApthorD house or P1omton street.
 "Ruilt in 1763. house of John Hicks, who was killed by British soldiers. April 19. J775: used by General Putnam for army office in 1775."
 There are scores Of cities and towns In the south which were of far more tis-
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
Expendi-

There was so much noise made over the necessity of bringing the revenue up to the needs of the government both as business proposition on the govern ment's part, and as a measure of assur- ance and prosperity for all, that fail- ure of the new bill to produce the need ed revenue has become very embarrass- ing to those who supported the measure in good faith and honesty. Explana- tions no longer suffice. It is cash that is needed, not explanations.
 It is now apparent that the Dingley bill is an obstruction to international trade, and that it's chief revenue will be pocke ted by the home trusts and home monopolists who bargained for 1t. either be at the coming session of con gress more tariff tinkering, or else more deals with the Morgans and Belmonts of Wall street for another loan. As a producer of revenue to the government the bill is pronounced failure. It is a money winner for the glucose trust and all similar combinations, the people be- ing heavily taxed, but an insufficient portion of the taxation goes into the treasury It chiefly goes into pockets, overfull to begin with, with an itching for more that is as conscienceless as it is insatable.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
The DinqIeY Deficit Tariff.

The difference between receipts and expenditures is not becoming less, as some would have us believe. We have duties and other like stuff, and in the meanwhile the deficit grows into large and still larger figures. That all may see the situation with exactness, we give the figures for three years from August to the end of the second week of October. the Dingley bill having be- come law July 24:
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 Men are like pins-no good when they lose their heads.
 The man who hirts with servant girls has domestic tastes.
 The silver lining to a great many clouds is nothing but moonsmne-
 The miner cannot hope to succeed un- less he gets down to business.
 There is no peace on earth when the heirs try to break the good will.
 Necessity is a good thing to make a virtue of-if you have no better materi- al.
 The natter and the shoemaker may not be divinities, but they shape the ends of men.
 The receiver may be as bad as the thief, but the loser feels worse than either of them.
 It is hard for man to pass money that he sees lying on the sidewalk-ss- pecially if it IS counterfeit.
 What this country needs is a protect i've tariff that will enable us to raise titled young men for our-heiresses.
 The girl in love who has a rival should keep an eye on her-and if the rival is a widow keep both eyes on her.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
sole Easteuers Lose out

Brockton, Mass, Oct 25.-The sole fasteners strike was declared at an end today by Secretary Sherry, of the union. The strikers were clearly beaten and there is big stampede for positions at almost any price. the men making their own terms with the manufacturers. The strike has lasted over five weeks. during which time 800 mem have been out of emploYmnt. s.-z
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

Selma's assertion that there would be picious cases was indeed refreshing. As result of their prompt action no deaths or new cases were reported yesterday.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

If States Attorney Dineen would only call on "Old Sleuth" Brumby to assist in the next Lustgert trial no doubt it would be decided for an time. But then it seems that Brumby's speciality is in finding coons.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

Now that Charlotte Smith is working is bachelor he should call upon Candi- date Josiah Quincy, of Boston to come to his rescue
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

If Bryan and Garter Harrison are ri- val orators in the Greater New York municipal campaign. hot times are to be looked for in the old town.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

It is said by his friends that Col Burl Bazzel, the sage of Prattvflle, may, if Mckinley still insists, accept the posi- ton soon to be vacated by Stephen J. Field
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

Senator Wolcott will now have to set- tie it with the Colorado voters and the chances are they will settle it their way, which will be against the senator
The age-herald., 1897-10-26
And Leave the Clubs For Papa

Her always call spade a spade"
 She-"But why talk of spades-whats g the matter with hearts-or diamonds? ?"
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

If the next trial of Luetgert begins to- morrow. as is now being talked of, the sausage market will be some time in reassumirg its normal condition.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

When a Chicago paper speaks of mi crobe in politics it perhaps has reference to its police force.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

After the banquet to Karl Decker in Washington tonight the Cissy Cisneros incident will be considered as closed.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

The impression prevails in Alabama that Ex-Governor Jones' typewriter is being worked over time.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

Tn addition to Atlanta having anothsr case of yellow fever it win also have the legislature on it's hands tomorrow. Misfortunes seldom come singly.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

That bi-metalHc commission found it colder in the office of Lord Salisbury than it would had 1t gone to Klondike.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

Another case of yellow fever has ap- peared in Atlanta, and now the exodus has begun.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

Senator Germans letter did not pla- cate Abell, but raised Cain.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

It may be rourd necessary to estab- fish quarantine against ex-Governor Thomas G. Jones.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

Colonel Chestnutt, of Georgia, may be the relncarnation of Dink Bolts.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

If the man at Princeton really meant Seth Lowe when he spoke sf the self made man, Carl Schurz and Jim Corbstt will have to cease imagining themselyes the persons referred to.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

Robbers broke into the Chicago morgue Sunday night and stole five bodies,
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

Adlai E. Stevenson is now out of a job. ! a <
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

In tn absence of new constitution which, if adopted at all, will be at least two years distant, it will be a. good idea to increase the assessment on all real estate. Funds have to be raised to carry on the municipal government, and the only apparent way to raise suf- ficient moneys with which to defray the expenses is by increasing the assess ments on real estate. Increase the as- sessment on all alike. While the peo- pie are waiting for a new constitution, which may not be provided for at the next election, the city is running be- hind in it's expenditures. By increasing the assessment on real estate, the needs of the city can be provided for. If a new constitution should be reality, then all will be well, but until that time no harm can come from an increased valuation.
The age-herald., 1897-10-26

which would indicate that it was either ''stin hand or "eold deal"