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The age-herald., 1898-09-16
The Fever Situation.

Up to date there have been sixty cases of fever at Orwood. Forty-slx of this num- Der have recovered, and fourteen are still i'll. Not a death has ocurred. The entire district is free from low, swampy ground. In a well-drained, well-kept district yell low fever does not become virulent. It is reasonably certain that all of the pa tients at Orwood will recover, and that there will be no farther trouble on account of it in that locality. Nearly all of the people have had it.
 It is also reasonably certain that at Tay lors the disease has about run its course Twenty-eight persons are in bed. Some have died, and it is feared that more will die. But not many more can take the fe- yer, for nearly all have had it. Taylor's needs reconstruction.
 The situation at Franklin is similar to that of Taylor's. The plague is running it's course, causing some deaths, and sparing very few. It is another town that needs overhauling from top to bottom. There are good many such towns, and they are not all in Louisiana and Mississippi. Ala bama has its share, at least, of dirty, un- drained pest holes which are warranted to catch up and multiply any dangerous germ that is brought in.
 The scenes at Jackson, after the send ing away of all suspects and the appraise- ment and burning of the unfortunate sec- tion foremans home, have been more ludi- crous than otherwise. A correspondent mentions a wel-known associate judge of the supreme court of Mississippi. He had two large bundles of charcoal and sulphur under his arm. Charcoal in the stomach and sulphur in the shoe, is said to alright the most audacious germ that walks, so to speak, the earth. The drug stores in Jack son have sold all the charcoal and sulphur they had in stock.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
THE QUEEN AND THE EMPIRES

From the Kansas City Star.
 The queen of England promptly tele- graphed her condolence to the emperor of Austria over the terrible bereavement, though it is understood that she and the lamented empress never got on very well together. The queen did not approve of the bold disregard which the empress dis played in relation to the requirement of royal etiquette. Aside from this a personal coolness between their majesties is said to have been created by the empress, who, on one occasion, having dined with the queen, sought out, immediately after her departure from Windsor, a restaurant, where she enjoyed hearty meal.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
Southern Cotton Manufacturinn.

The New York Commercial Advertiser ad- mits that the question of transferring cot ton manufacturing to the south has reach- ed an acute stage. It further admits that the weight of testimony is against New England. "It is becoming clear,' it adds, eastern manufacturing cities is ominous to the industry"
 The Commercial Advertiser freely con fesses that proximity to the cotton fields, freight rates, water power, cheap labor, freedom of contract, are all in the south's favor; but it doubts whether the south pos sesses a sufficiency of skilled labor and cap ital.
 A great deal of space and wind is every year expended over these supposed def- ciences in the south It is so much space and energy wasted. The south has 300 cot ton mills in successful operation Some of them have been in operation a lifetime, Have not these mills created great deal of operative skill? Are they not creating it as fast as it is needed? They assuredly are. The south has an abundance of skilled labor, and it knows how to train more la bor, and where to get it. It neither wants nor will solicit operatives from the north, or from Canada, or from the Old World. It has enough here at home.
 As to capital, there is no lack of it. It ;n foe h. ern mills earning a great deal of sur plus capital, and much of it goes into new mills. What the south lacks is being sup piled in increasing volume by eastern or northern men. Witness, the Indian Head mills at Cordova in this state, the Dwight mills at Gadsden, and our own Avondale mill In the three mills there are 100000 spindles, and there will soon be in the three mills named 100000 1i indles We mention the three Alabama mills as an illustration of the trend of northern capital in the mat ter of cotton manufacturing.
 "It is not a question" adds the Commer- cal Advertiser, which will be settled by temporary revival of business; the condi- tions to be dealt with are vital, and con- cern long periods of time" This is right. This is correct. There is not a single factor that will pull in long periods of time in fa- vor of New England-not one. Skilled la Dor and capital are the only ones in doubt, and the fight as to both has been won. We are training the labor as fast as we need it, and the needful capital is accommodating here or is coming this way as fast perhaps, as is desirable. An avalanche of capital is not as desirable as a steady stream of it. The section that can manufacture cotton goods to best advantage against the world will assuredly secure enough capital, for that article can be trusted to take advan- tage of the southern or any other situation. Capital is not blind.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
 AN ERA OF PROSPERITY

London, September 15.-George J. Gould, of New York, who sails for home tomorrow on board the White Star Line steamer Teutonic, in an interview today said:
 'All I have heard from home since we have been abroad has convinced me that we are on the eve of an era of prosperity, perhaps unprecedented in ouy history. The business outlook could not Joe better, and with the splendid harvest Ithey will have to move railroad securities ought to boom. This, naturally, will have a beneficial ef- feet on all sound stocks.
 "I have been on a holiday here for two months, and can say little about the pres ent status of the Manhattan and rapid transit questions. So far as know 1t has not changed since my departure"
 Touching on politics, MT. Gould said:
 ''I believe the Philippine question will be peacefully settled to the satisfaction of the American people, but I have given it little no thought
 Referring to the challenge of Sir Thomas Lipton, MT. Gould remarked:
 ''I have not formed any plans in connec- tion with the America's Cup challenge. I know nothing more about the matter than may say as yachtsman that am pleased that another challenge has been received for the cup. I hope nothing will prevent a race, and trust the best boat will win.'
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
RUssIA's ADVANCE IN FORTY YEARS Edgar Saltus in Golfers Weekly.

Russia has taken England's open door and slammed 1t in her face. The question arises, What will England do? Nothing at all Were she to take the bear by the ear he would open the door again and walk away-only to return, though, when the moment was more opportune. There is Muscovite guile In the space of forty years he has crawled from the Urals to the Pacific. Today the entire northern half of Asia is in his claws. In this part of the, world no one has the slightest ob- jecton. Russia is an excellent neighbor and valuable friend. It is the policy of the two empires which is of interest. That of Russia is absorption, that of England expansion, two things which look abso- lutely alike. The difference consists in procedure Where Russia retreats and has retreated, the better to advance, Eng land flops about closely. The one, ruled by military law and guided by diplomacy, is an autocracy; the other is a giant with out head. To use the restrained speech of court circles, England could whip Rus sa out of her boots and throw her into bankruptcy besides. Her navy is superior to that of the Muscovite, her soldiery ten times as strong. In addition, she possesses stra tegic advantages which Russia lacks Why, then, does she not go about it? There is one reason which is very simple she can't make up her mind to. But there is a possible solution simpler still; it may be that she has no mind to make up.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16

with guns and ammunition and hold all the points of vantage outside of the American lines.
 President Mckinley has. 1t is thought, braced his mind up to the point of demand ing Luzon entire. Spain will be apt to say in that case that the tail may as well go with the hide; and she will be right, for the islands are separated by narrow straits and all are dependent upon Manila, the financial and export and political center of the group
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
RED TAPE
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From the Chicago Tribune. ' He started to war in splendid shape, But they held him in with piece of tape,
 Red tape. He fought with canister and grape, As well as he could. They were tied with tape,
 Red tape. He lived on what he could rake and Scrape, For his regular grub was tied with tape,
 Red tape. And many and many a narrow escape He had because he was hampered with tape,
 Red tape. He sickened. They laid his wasted shape On a nice, soft cot that was made of tape,
 Red tape. He died. His form they proceed d to drape In a winding sheet that they made of tape,
 Red tape. Let not the symbol of mourning be crape, Let the doorknob simply be wrapped with tape,
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
Red tape.
"SING ME A SONG"

From St. Paul's "Sing me song!' quoth she So he sang for years and for years and day He had sighed for a maid that was deaf and was blind, That was blind to his love, that was deaf to the wind Of his groaning and signing! "Ah, sir, lack-a-day,' Said the lady that listened, as sad as could be. "Ah, me- lack-a-day!" answered he.
 | "Sing me a song!" quoth he. So she sang how for years and for years and a day, Her head had been full of a poor lovers signs, For nights and for nights with the love iu his eyes! Oh, we'll might she pause for that gentle. man gay Kissed her quick on the lips, most joyous to see! "Ah. love, thou vert blind!' answered she.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
Why Not "Buss', ,Em All

Tuscaloosa Times: Owing to the import ance of the work in which he is now en- gagged, Hero Hobson will be unable to at tend our grand Peace Jubilee; but of all the cheers, flowers kisses, etc., that were to have been given him, none need be thrown away. Why not select some hand some fellow from the Warrior Guards |? Several of them have made known their willingness to accept the nomination if such a move be made, and if more than one be required to represent the different heroes, then, rather than break up the enjoyment of the occasion, the whole company will rise as one man and accept. Verify, the home coming of our boys will be a tri- umph.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
THE PRODUCING CLASS

From the Colorado Citizen.
 Daily papers have commenced their fall and winter boasts of the prosperity of the country. We do not desire to be pessimis- tic in this line, but regret to say we have Deen unable to note the prosperity alleged to prevail. The good times, in our opinion, are at the expense of the producing class of our fellow-citizens, the low price of their productions not only deterring them from the enjoyment of many of life's blessings to which their labors entitle them, bue have absolutely made the securing of very common livelihood a matter of very close calculation.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
The War is Over,

Gen. Wheeler has repudiated the inter- view in which he was made to say that the war is not over; but there are men here and there who looking wise and assuming sepulchral tones, declare that there will be more fighting. It assuredly will not be with Spain, not if the cortes knows itself and it must be assumed that it not only knows its own mind. but also the sentiment of the country The people of Spain have accepted the situation. They have accept ed it to such an extent that there is not room for even an attempt on the part of the Carlist pretender, or on the part of such demagogues as Weyler. Between Manila and Santiago the Spanish people have come to a due and proper appreciation of the situation. They know they are licked and they may not even demand a change of ministers. They know that Sagasta did not inaugurate or lead up to the war. All that was done before he came into power At any rate, a serious situation in Spanish politics has been passed, the dynasty has been preserved, and the plotting politicians have not thus far been able to overthrow the veteran who is at the head of Spanish affairs.
 And if Spain desired to renew the fight, what could she do? All the troops in the Philippines are prisoners of war, some be- ing held by the Americans, and some by the insurgents. Porto Rico is in American hands, and Cuba will be in the course of the next ten days. Spain has no ships that can combat American fleets. The Oregon, attended by coal carrying transports, could alone ravage the entire Spanish coast, and all the Spanish ships afloat could not stop her. It is simply ridiculous to say that there Is any more fighting force in Spain, far as the country is concerned. The insurgents, here and there, may saw the air, but they will not do much else, ex- cept possibly to consume rations.
 And for German interference or Rus sian interference, both are moonshine. Germany sells this country goods each year to the value of $61, 900 OOO and she will not put that trade in jeopardy. She wants trade not glory. Russia wants mainland territory, instead of islands that she can not defend against England or ay other sea power.
 All such stories are without basis. The United States will name the terms at Paris that she will accept, and the terms will be accepted in Madrid. These terms will con- stitute new and rather drastic Hobson's choice bue such are the fortunes of war; and Spain knows it. The war is as much over any war ever was before the sign peace.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 Seeing is believing" says the old see- saw.
 Nearly all cats are chronic sufferers from insomnia.
 Lots of men who claim to be gentlemen don't work at it.
 Heroic measures are several times too large for the average man.
 The hot words of deaf mute are very apt to blister his fingers.
 It's the toughest kind of luck to strike water when boring for oil. z
 The man who thinks the world owes him a living wants it a loaf at time.
 When a man has a wheel in his head the tire is furnished by his associates.
 Love at first sight often causes the vic- tins to wish they had consulted an ocu- list
 man who is able to speak six languages may be unable to think of anything worth saying.
 Owing to the high tariff but few lies are manufactured out of the whole cloth now adays.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
Can Get a Title

Athens Courier: The president asked Gen eral Wheeler if it was necessary for him to return to his district to make a cam paign, and the general replied that it was not and the president then asked of him to remain at the head of the cavalry forces until the peace negotiations with Spain were concluded This general Wheeler agreed to do. The president need have no worry about the general being reelected, whether he comes back or remains away for two years The general can get a title to the job if he wants it.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
SENATOR MoRGAN,s DREAM

From the Eufala Times.
 Senator Morgan has dreamed for years of the increasing attention this section would secure from the building of the Nica- ragua canal. That great canal has been a hobby with Alabamas senior senator for a dozen years. Since Porto Rico is ours and Cuba likely to be, and for all intents and purposes, must be, the building of the Nica- ragua canal is about a necessity. It will bring all the Atlantic seaboard thousands of miles nearer to our new Pacific posses sions and give us surcease from that long trip around the Horn
 And the Times thinks of it in the renewed
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
Organize the Farmers

Tuscumbia Dispatch: Our farmers in Col bert county should take more interest in their agricultural work. By this we mean that they should organize and bring the planters together once a year that they may discuss those things that are especial ly beneficial to the farmers in an agricul- tural way. In this respect Colbert is far behind the majority of counties in the state. This should not be the case, for among our farmers we have men of education and fine judgment, and their advice is worth heed ing
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
WHY HE WENT

Champ Clark in the Mexico (Mo.) Leader
 Gen. Wheeler's daughter was trying to persuade him to stay at home and let younger men do the fighting, urging that he had done fighting enough for one man. Finally she asked: Father, why do you want to go?" He replied, "If fish had been out of the water for thirty-three years and came in sight of a nice pond of water he would wiggle little, at any rate"
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
Editors Waxing Fat

Talladega Home: During the famous Pumpkin Rises" of the Tennessee river the newspaper men by that majestic stream can forget they are editors and live high and wax fat on fried pumpkin and pies galore. There are few misfortunes without some compensation.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
A Grand Reunion

Uniontown Herald: Birmingham is prepar- ing a grand feast and reception for the First Alabama boys upon their arrival there. A comimttee will meet the divis- ions as they arrive and escort them imme- diately to the Auditorium for refreshments, which will consist of every delicacy thu will appeal to the soldier taste and appease his appetite. Loved friends and relatives will serve them and this grand reunion will be sacred-sweet.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
Want of Tact
e Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
 Mrs. Brown-But you would not call MT. White bad man?
 Mrs. Creene-No; but he is so lacking in tact! He went fishing last Sunday, and brought the fish in at the front door, where everybody passing by could see him.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
PTTHY PARAGRAPHS
 FROM STATE PRESS
Selma Coming

Selma Journal: The grand Peace Jubilee to be held in Birmingham will come off on November 10, the day having about been determined upon by the committee on yes- terday. Selma must b6 represented in good numbers on the occasion of the jubilee, and no doubt, will.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16
Reverse Ratios

Talladega Home: Sampson, who ''fit not a single fite,' gets $4O0OO prize money. Dewey, Manias hero, 5000, and the men behind the guns comparatively nothing. The rewards are in reverse ratio, and his- tory will so record, but that does not withhold the 40000 from Sampsons bank account.
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Alger was, 1t seems, all right. The sol- der boys forgot to brown their hardtack over a slow fire, to be served with melted cheese. Respectfully referred to the in- vestigating commission. freW
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The surgeon colonels and the surgeon majors do not help Alger's case much ing to a total lack of facilities, appliances and medicines"
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If Captain Evan P Howell of Atlanta goes upon the commission to investigate the conduct of the war, he will go to the bottom of it. There will be no whitewash- ing if he knows it.
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MT. John Earle Garrison announces his withdrawal from the editorial manage ment of the Sullgent Lightning. Garrison is one of the genuine wits of Alabama. and his action is regretted by the state press
The age-herald., 1898-09-16

Ex-Senator Manderson simply said that that the president had no right to appoint.
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Senator Morgan begins his Hawaiian ad- dresses with the old familiar words, "fel- low citizens" That's what they in fact are. They were scooped in.
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Senator Union Pacific Thurston rises to been created by space writers. Miles and Roosevelt are not generally recognized as members of the "profesh."
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As long as old Ii keeps his yellow skin whole, he will not mind the other ups and downs of his variegated career.
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Chicago is one of the largest German cities in the world. It contains 49O,o4z 6er- mans, and only 4SS, ,6SS Americans.
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The republican slump is more marked in Maine than in Vermont. It means dem ocratic house after March l.
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Of all the cranks in this world, the money crank is the worst. He is in Oma- ha this week in squads and legions.
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The Filipinos and Cuban patriots should not crowd the Paris peace commission. Give the latter chance.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16

Speaker Reeds anti-expansion views made his majority 1000 short
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Miles strongest popular point consists in the enemies he has made.
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Alger says Miles wants to be president Algers an expert in such matters.
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Cranks of all sorts are in session at Omaha. It is the crank center of the uni verse this week.
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The Vitascope is a very bright new weekly paper, representing Decatur.
The age-herald., 1898-09-16

Representative Willis Brewer was unani- mously re-nominated in the Fifth, and 1t is not probable that he will have any op- potion in November The Fifth voted so overwhelmingly democratic in August that Judge Goodwin is not likely to try the race again, after his turn-down last year. It is said that MT. Brewer will not ask fop another term after his next
 KERSH.
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The republican papers are not dwelling upon the figures of the Maine and vermont elections.
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The president could raise another army, but not under the present secretary of war.
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It is to be whitewash or no investiga- ton at all.
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It is a matter of interest to know from what fund the whitewashers are to be paid.
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Alger was, 1t seems, all right. The sol- dier boys forgot to brown their hardtack over slow fire, to be served with melted cheese. Respectfully referred to the in- vestigating commission. fre0 
 If Captain Evan P. Howell of Atlanta goes upon the commission to investigate the conduct of the war he will go to the bottom of it. There will be no whitewash- ing if he knows it.
 The surgeon colonels and the surgeon majors do not help Alger's case much when they declare "the trouble was ow- ing to a total lack of facilities, appliances and medicines"
 Ex-Senator Manderson simply said that he had no desire to serve on commission that the president had no right to appoint. 
 As long as old Lii keeps his yellow skin whole, he will not mind the other ups and downs of his variegated career.
  money crank is the worst. He is in Oma- ha this week in squads and legions.
 Chicago is one of the largest German cities in the world. It contains 49O,542 Ger mans, and only 4SS ,6S3 Americans.
 The republican slump is more marked in Maine than in Vermont. It means dem- ocratic house after March I.
 
 The Filipinos and Cuban patriots should not crowd the Paris peace commission. Give the latter a chance
 Cranks of all sorts are in session at Omaha It is the crank center of the uni verse this week.
 The republican papers are not dwelling upon the figures of the Maine and Vermont elections.
 It is a matter of interest to know from what fund the whitewashers are to be paid.
 The president could raise another army, but not under the present secretary of war.
 The Vitascope is a very bright new weekly paper, representing Decatur
 Alger says Miles wants to be president. Algers an expert in such matters.
 Speaker Reeds anti-expansion views made his majority 1000 short.
 Miles strongest popular point consists in the enemies he has made
 It is to be whitewash or no investiga- tion at all.