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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
State School Superintendent.


The approaching state convention of the
business to transact when it is called on to
say who shall have chief charge of the
education of the 100000 boys and girls in
Alabama. For faulty as the school sys-
tenn confessedly is, and meager as the
states allowance for educational purposes
undeniably is, yet a welI-equipped and COM
petent and devoted superintendent of edu-
cation could accomplish great DEAL where
an inferior or even an average man would
fail. mere routine or office superinten-
dent is not wanted. Such a man would not
change the states illiteracy a particle.
Nor is an ornamental superintendent
wanted-one who aims to be rhetorical on
public occasions. There is serious
work than all that for a superintendent in
Alabama to do.
The man that is wanted is man who has
studied public school systems, not only in
all of the states, but in all of the advanced
countries of the world; one who knows the
difficulties as well as the advantages Of
public schools, and knows how to meet
them; one who can put himself in the
teachers place, and be in touch with him
in all his trials, but also one who can spur
that teacher to his fullest duty; above all,
one who can make one dollar do the work
of two dollars in the great work; one, too,
who can induce the legislature to put the
state on level, both in methods and In
appropriations, with the other states of the
south-with Mississippi and Arkansas and
South Carolina, not to mention Georgia
| and other advanced and advancing states.
The best man in the state is none too
| good for this important work. Below the
| governor, who has general charge of the
work, no state office is charged with duties
| that touch so many lives, and that, too,
in their critical formative period. And in
this connection 1t should not be forgotten
than the opposition papers have uniformly
| advocated a better common school system,
| and their ticket may present candidate
| of high standing for superintendent of edu-
cation But whether it does or not, 1t is
| the duty of the democratic party to act
wisely and eourageousIy in this matter
| aiming to secure not so much a party
worker with party combinations and con-
nections as an educational man with edu-
cationaI aspirations and qualifications. The
delegates should lose sight for while Of
politics and politicians, and consider only
the children of the state and their needs,
| and the welfare of the state in the next
generation. 1t is the one office to be filled
by the convention that should be lifted
above and beyond mere partizan considera-
lions.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
Gnod Incidental Music

From the Chicago Journal.
''I took out g-picture show once,
said the theatrical manager, land L had
several qu@er experiences.
1--WE always had trouble getting suitable
music for one thing. l remember that we
struck certain town where the music
was furnished by a seedy, freckle-1aceo
young man who officiated on one OF those
bangety-bang pianos. | asked MIN II ne
could think of music suitable to each pic
ture as 1t was displayed.
"'Oh, yes certainly he could, and do
it impromptu.'
1.-THE performance opened. He was seat
ed at the piano, and he turned to look at
the first picture. It was Adam and Eve
in the Garden of Eden.
"He didn't hesitate an instant. Like a
flash he turned and began pounding out,
There's Only One Girl in This World for
O
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Truth is mighty-that Is, it is mighty
scarce.
r. requires a good-sized closet for some
family skeletons.
An ounce Of care is worth pound OF re-
pair to the cyclist.
Only about one-thrd of what man pos
itively knows is true.
There seems to be good many mis-oeais
in the game of matrimony.
Secret societies have charms that are
often displayed on watch chains.
Pedigrees and epitaphs are intended to
perpetuate ready-made regulations
Thousands of men drink themselves to
death for every one that dies of thirst.
When 1t comes to delivering speech the
expressman isn't always successful.
The loafer seldom labors under mistake
or under anything else, FOR tnat matter
The attentions of the slender and grace
full wasp are often too pointed to be agree
able.
Personal magnetism enables man TO
make others believe he is right when they
know he is wrong.
Cleanliness may be next to goodness, but
IL takes lots of advertising to sell soap,
nevertheless.
It Is in accord with the eternal fitness
of things that the fiuting of the amateur
musician should ruffie his neighbor's tenn
per.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
Not To BE Thourht OF

From the Washington Star.
"Have you selected your topic for grad
uation essay?" said the dear girls mother.
eyes. It is The Injurious Restraints OF
Superstition, Ancient and Modern
That's very interesting. You must get
right to work on it,
ooh, dear mol You wouldn't have me
begin 1t on Friday, would your
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
Too Many Elections
From the Fort Payne Journal.

From the Fort Payne Journal.
About the best thing our lawmakers
could do for Alabama would be to extend
the time for which our officers, state and
county, would hold office. We hold cleo
lions every two years, and we are hardly
through with the excitement of one before
another is upon us. Extend the tenure of
state and county officers and let the time
be four years. The president, members of
congress, state and county officers could all
be elected at the same time And were 1t
thus, there would be ISIS xcitemnt and idle
ness among the people.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
His Fiance

From Pick Me-Up.
Managing editor-What was IT that young
fellow wanted?
Office Boyle says that he wrote sonnet
entitled ''Dolly's Dimpes," and 1t got into
the paper headed 'Dolly's Pimples, and
that he wants it explained, as 1t got him
into trouble with something he called his
feeansay.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

Fully one hundred ships have been added
to the navy in months time. They are
not battleships, but every one of them has
its uses, and every one of them increases
in some manner the efficiency of the fight
ing ships.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
Land Poor

From the Talladega News-Reporter.
Many of our people are land poor some
of them paying taxes on three hundred
acres while not cuItivating fifty. This Is
wrong To keep up roads and fences, flood
gates and washous, taxes and interest on
property which brings in nothing Is a dram
ON the good land which does 1t an injustice
and makes farming Improbable. UNLOAD
at any price, good reader, and see what
difference II will make in q few years.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

From Truth.

From Truth.
swhat caused you to become tramp"
"a love affair, lady,.
GLOW sad! Tell me all about 1t"
ssWell, yer see, when l wuz very young
an didn't know any better, I fell In love
with idleness an have never bin able ter
conquer me consumin' passion"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

If the Spaniards could read the United
States language, the war poetry of the Pc
Rod would carry dismay to their hearts
in more ways than one. 1t Is worse than
war itsef.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
Greatness Recognized

From the Chicago News.
Stranger-What's going on here today?
There seems to be a celebration of some
kind in progress.
Native-Yes, we're givin' Cy Simpson a
little blowout on gittin' back from the
city without buyin' a gold brick. He's the
first citizen of this place that ever done It,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

Mr. wodford should be asked to fall back
to the Paris line where he Will propapiy
he able to survive a few months, and senior
Polo should be politely handed his With
drawal papers. The period of gable is
nearly closed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

One thing must be set down to the credit
of the Hon. Mark Hanna-he did not make
speech in the senate while the Cuban
resolutions were pending there. -
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

Count Hoyos, the Spanish minister at
Vienna, is the latest Spanish statesman to
discover that the south would take the
Spanish side in the event of hostilities. The
noble count should change his tipple. The
present supply makes him see douple.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

From the Sumter Banner.
Both of Sumters representatives are
pledged to work for a constitutional con-
vention for Alabama.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

The fool-kiIler is looking up those sea-
side cottagers who are afraid to go to the
shore this summer because of Spanish
guns off shore, and Spanish landing par
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

From the Washington Star.
go chat official tz g1.zg hsef: 20 Cab9Ts
Eyes, senior"
lis he going to run For Officer
'"ro tell the truth, | don't know which
he'll be running for-ofice or dear life.''
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

The marine insurance companies are
steadily marking up rates. They are on a
war basis now.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

From the Chattanooga Times
George Turner, as senator from WASH
ington, displays all the vices he exploited
as boss of the Alabama carpetbaggers
twenty years ago. His recklessness is
equaIled only by his versatility in chang
ing sides.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

The Hon. Stephen b. Elkins seems to
have shelved both the Hon. Mark Hanna,
and the Hon. J. ]. McCook, who was very
quickly done for as inside adviser of the
administration.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

From the Detroit Free Press.
ceilings claims to have an invention that
wifi make him rich" 81 guess he has.
IT is an artificial seashore tan for people
who cannot afford to leave home in sum-
mero
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
No Figures or Facts

From the Sheffield Reaper.
In no case have those who have attempt
ed a defense of the measly, siip-shoo
school system of Alabama, ever used hgures
or existing facts to sustain their PROPOSE
TONS
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

The war crisis may interfere with the
coasting trade and a few other things. but
it can not eclipse. base ball OF reduce bicy-
Gle saless
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

The concentration of the regular army
in southern ports shows which way the
storm wind is blowing.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

This is a babbling world. When congress
stops today, the cortes will tomorrow be
gin. It is talk, talk, talk, all the time.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
ATHE STATE EXCHAN GEES.
The School Term

From the Troy Journal
Are you satisfied with the length of the
term of your last school2
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

Mrs Leases voice is for war. The de-
struction of the Maine was too much for
the blood of Fighting Mary.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

''War must come or Cuba must be free
No other answer will be accepted by on
people. The honor of a nation must b.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wolcott.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

The American congress need not hope to
Guido the Austrian reiehsrath in its great
specially.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

Mr.. Foraker is already beginning to
strengthen his political fencesi in Ohio.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

ether is one truce, an armisitice, that
I want, and that is armistice between
the political parties of this country until
we can settle our account with Spain.
Senator Gray.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

''It seems to me, Harry" said a father
to his 5-year-o1d son, who was very for
getful, "that everything I say to you goes
in at one ear and out at the other" well, -
replied the youthful observer, ct reckin
that's what I've got two ears for"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

The sailor that lows the ships of the Cape
de Verde fleet in as prizes of war is the
man that has presidential possibilities
about his person.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

I'VE are not going to war with Spain for
hate, but because we cannot longer listen
to the cries of starving, suffering women
and children. "-Senator Spooner.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

"a great feeling of sympathy has gone
out for the men of the Maine, and South
Carolina demands justice for the assassins
who sent our brave sailors to an untimely
eath."-Senator Tillman.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

Spain is now considered 1.-The sick man
of Europe" Turkeys nose is out of joint.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

to be Mr.. Wellington. republican. and
Mr. Caffery who voted for the Dingley
BILL
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

1--WE should first write upon our statute
books a recognition of the great Cuban
republic, which has won a place among
nations by it's own valiant sword. "-Sena-
tor Daniel.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

''Now, Tommy said his mother, as she
handed him an apple, 'you must divide hon.
orabIy with your little sister Bessie"
s'What's 'honrable,' mammal" he asked.
"It means the one that divides takes the
smallest piece" was the reply. "Well,' said
the little diplomat then I'll give 1t to
Bessie and let her divide"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

If Weyler goes to Cuba, and is captured,
let him be sentenced to continuous reading
OF war poetry
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

with the Stars and Stripes flying over
the plains of desolated Cuba, the valor of
the southron will stand side by side with
the valor of his northern comrades. "-Sena-
tor Berry. 80
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
SENTIMENTS OF SENATOR'S.

"If the people of this country shall dc
nothing more in this century than drive
the Spanish barbarians into the Caribbean
sea, they will earn the praises of every
lover of Observation-Disclosures Cullom.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

''Why, Minnie" said a mother to her f.
year-old daughter, you ought to be
ashamed to have such dirty hands. You
never saw my hands like that, did your
mo, 1 dess not" replied the little miss,
but 1 bet my dwanma did"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

'There must be no interference by the
allied powers of Europe. We should de-
clare that with all the vigor of our Anglo
Saxon blood and our 100000 people"
Senator Teller.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

Little Clara, aged A. was In the habit OF
asking God in her prayers to bless her
father, mother and Miss Brown, her gov
erness One evening, not feeling very kindly
disposed toward the latter, she concluded
her prayer as follows: "Dod, bwess my
papa and my mamma, but 'ou needn't
bozzer bout Miss Brown els time"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

The queer llsh in the senatorial net seem
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

The teacher of Juvenile Sunday school
class had been talking to her pupils about
death, and finished by asking: NOW, who
can tell me when all men are equal and
there is absolutely no distinction between
the rich man and the poor mani" II can,"
renIie6 one little fellow. when Is 1t, Fred
die?" she asked. when they go in SWIM
min" was the unexpected answer.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19
OUT OF THE ~Nrrss OF BABES.

From the Chicago .-ews.
Say, mamma asked little 5-year-old
Willie, 'are you goin' to give me another
piece of pie?" "Why do you ask, Willie?''
said the mother. Because" was the re-
ply, eff you amt I'll eat this piece real
slow"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-19

general in that state.
| I know the editors of The Birmingham
| Age-Herald and the Montgomery Adver-
| tfser They are chivalrous men, sons of
chivalrous sires, and I am confident that
these communications do not express their
sentiments; not only that, but I feel GER
| tain that they will meet their hearty dis
| approval
! They feel as do, that we must show to
the world that American blood and Ameri-
lican wealth will be poured forth freely in
| the defense of American honor.
| i desire, in one word, to say that that
noble state, with its healthy, salubrious.
| and delightful climate, its fertile soil, and
its rich minerals, limitless in quantity, and
| the industry and enterprise of it's people,
have placed it in the front rank of progress
| sion; but these material blessings have not
| lessened the undaunted chivalry and noble
patriotism and devotion to country of these
people-a people who regard the mainte-
nance of the honor and prestige of our
country as far above material progress as
| the heavens are above the earth; and am
unwilling that they should rest fer single
moment under the reflection which can be
| drawn and which has been drawn from the
articles to which refer.
I know the people of Alabama. have
| seen their dauntless courage exhibited on
hundreds of fields of battle. I am one of
those who still hope and pray that we may
have an honorable peace, but IL war comes
upon us, and fear that 1t will, the ques-
ton viii not b, Whe shall got but It WIN
be, Who shall be given the highest honor
and greatest privilege to fight for our coun-
try, its safety and It's honor? And know
that when the call to arms is sounded the
The age-herald., 1898-03-25
LEES ROOM IS LAUNCHED
Frurn the Phaladelphta Tumes.

From the Philadelphia Mines.
 The people of Boston are going 10 give Consul-G General Lee a great reception when he returns from Cuba. But this is not all The people of Boston are saying that. ac- oording to the eternal fitness of things, Consul-G General Lee deserves a place on the next presidential ticket. Even this is not all According to Ex-Senator John Mar tin, the people of Kansas agree with the people of Boston, with tlDd difference nrat the people of Kansas think that the geal- eral should lead, the ticket instead of being its file closer. General Lee, of course, has never dreamed of seeking either of these honors and doubtiss would not seek them even if the nomination. were offered to hdm but that does not matter.
 T1Be significance of these facts lies not In the probability of the general as a factor in national politics, but as pointing conclu- sively to the final burial of the last vesuge of sectional bitterness. KanSas, after tIo close sf the late war, inserted provlsion in her state constitution dfSfrafhcnnklnB those who had borne arms in the rebellion. Many of us who are not very old can re- member wl1en the affection for the repes In New England was not that love thais passeth understanding. In other words, no where in the United States was neealng stronger against those who would have ois- rupted the union than tn these sectiohS which would now support for the hghest office in the gift of the people former leader in the army of the Confectionery.
 As bad as are the results of the present war scare, they are fully compensated TOT in these manifestations alone. The peopse of Boston and the people of Kansas are right In patriotism, in devotion to tme union, General Lee is entirely worthy or any confidence that could be re,posed in him, and as he is so Is the whole south. With him they have turned from the old faAa- cies, accepting new conditions. Their faItn in and devotion to the union are founded upon the rock of sincerity, and they may be expected at all times and under all com ditions to manifest that splendid patr1ot- ism which is the priceless heritage of every . true American citizen.
The age-herald., 1898-03-25
An Open Chinese Market.

Great Britain is giving this country moral support in the Spanish-Cuban case; there is, however, a problem of deep importance in China that concerns both countries alike, and that calls for something more than mere sympathy or moral support. This problem is doubly interesting to this sec tion of this country, where coarse cotton goods are manufactu The tahings of China from this country rose from 1O7 ,O63,- All yards of cotton goods in 1896 to 13S ,5O9,- 799 yards in 1897. Of the countrys exports of cotton cloths last year, over one-half was sent to China. The problem does, in fact involve the extension of the cotton mill industry in the south, If not the pros perity of the mills now in operation It cuts very deep, and 1t demands considera- ton and proper settlement.
 The diplomatic battle that Great Britain is now waging for open ports and free Chinese market is just as much an Ameri- can battle as it is an English. It should become an Anglo-Saxon battle, and the weight of this country should be felt in it. If continental Europe attempts to close any portion of the Chinese empire against American trade, this country should be heard from in very earnest and significant protest.
 China is near the Alaskan coast. It is Pacific-ocean neighbor. Its ports should re- main open to all the world, and southern senators and representatives should give the subject the attention it deserves. An entangling alliance is not necessary, but the voice of America should be raised In practical support of the very just and very reasonable English contention.
The age-herald., 1898-03-25
An Educational Qualification.

Suffrage is not a natural right. The state decides who shall possess the right of suffrage, who in other words, shall frame it's constitution, select its agents, and carry on the government. And there has never been day in Alabama history when there was not an educational qualification. For what else is the provision that a voter shall be twenty-one years of age? Youths of ten or fifteen years of age are not considered sufficiently educated to take an active part in government. The rule is not simply an abitrary exercise of power; it is in every sense an educational quaif- cation. If the state were convinced that young men of eighteen were in the average well enough informed to intelligently par ticipate in public affairs, the suffrage would be granted them. The age qualifica- ton is in every respect an educational quail ification. The line is distinctly drawn against all under twenty-one years of age.
 This proposition" says the Mobile Reg ister, ito apply the rule to persons who are more than twenty-one years of age and are demonstrably deficient in the qualification for intelligently exercising the privilege of citizenship gives ries to marked objection. What is commended as unquestionably proper as to persons not twenty-one years of age, becomes of a sudden improper the moment the age of twenty-one is achieved.
 The absurdity of this position hardly re- quires mention. We refuse the ballot to a youth of eighteen who is well read in his country's history, who undertasnds the theory of our government and the issues that divide the great parties, and has an opinion upon those issues, and this re- fusal is based upon the assumption that he does not know enough to vote intelligently; yet we grant the ballot to hundreds of