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The age-herald., 1898-02-02
CIock-Made Law.

The state bankers of Georgia do not pro- pose to be subjected to examination by the state treasurer They seek to en- join that official from acting in accord ance with bill passed in the closing hours of the late legislative session. They claim that the bill was passed at a. m., al- though the clocks in tho legislative halls indicated that the hour was 11:S0 D. m. The customary monkeying of American legislation with the clocks in the last hours of a legislative session had been resorted to The state bankers claim that .fs constitutional limit of the session had ex- pired before the bill was passed-that, fin fact the legislature did not exist, and that false records in the journals of the two houses cannot set aside the constitution. For if session can be extended four hours by moving the hands of clock and houses. 1t can be thus extended four days, or even four months.
 It is also contended that an adjournment for two days during the session was not, under the constitution of the state, an
 
 adjournment at all. The two days were legislative days, and the constitutional session had therefore expired long before the clock trickery was begun, and the members were really holding mock ses- sion. But in the mock session they passed the convict bill and the appropria- tion bill, as well as the bill making the state treasury examiner of the state banks
 It may be that the contention of the state banks will be upheld, but even then they will suffer defeat. The next legisla- ture will see that they are properly ex- amined, and in the meanwhile the public will want to know why they object to ex- animation my an officer of the state Their position is indefensible and unreasonable and against public policy. They are quasi public institutions, and the supervision of the state should be desired by them rather than eyaded The time may come when banking will be freed from national taxation, and these very banks may be authorized to issue circulating notes. It is the desire of many that the old priv ilege should be restored. The banks in Georgia are not pursuing a course that invites such a change. They are short sighted, and if they win their present con-
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
Cotton ManufacturinQ.

In the senate of the Massachusetts legis- lature it is proposed to appoint com mission of five to investigate the subject of cotton manufacturing in the state. The commission is to ascertain how the condi- tions in Massachusetts differ from those which obtain in other states, the wages paid in the different departments of man. ufacturing in the several states, the com parative efficiency of labor and machinery, the general economic advantages and dis advantages of Massachusetts, the hours of labor, the conditions affecting them, and the regulations of them by law; their effect upon earnings, the development of industrial resources and social conditions and also the necessary legislation. if any is needed, to remedy matters. It Is pro- posed that the commission shall have power to summon witnesses and shall re- port to the legislature by the second Wednesday of January, 1899.
 These problems were fully investigated by the Arkwright club, and the ascer- tained facts have been presented in an elaborate report The Arkwright people have even tabulated the more important facts, especially those relating to the wages paid in the two sections, and the Textile World for January prints their table of wages and other expenses.
 But there Is one branch of the subject that has not been carefully investigated the differences in the two sections in the cost of living, involving as it does the questions of fuel, clothing, shelter, and food The Arkwright committee did not look carefully into this branch of the sub feet, and The Age-Herald suggests that the proposed Massachusetts commission would perhaps find in it the secret of many problems that remain unsolved in the Massachusetts mind, although well under stood elsewhere.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
Beqin at the Top.

The most important office in Alabama is that of state superintendent of education. That it is not so esteemed by the politi- clans or by the people at large does not change the fact. In no department of state administration does Alabama today stand in greater need of a master hand. Our so-called system of education is rot ten from top to bottom and all good cit- zens should raise their voices in one gen. eral demand for reform. This reform must begin with better supervision. If at the next general election a man of ordinary attainments is voted into this office, simply because he has been of service to the par ty, it will simply mean that Alabama must wait four years longer for the educational changes that can be secured only through the inspiration of her state superintend- ent of education. Let a master hand be placed at the educational helm, man who is recognized expert in educational work-a man who has ideas and convic- tions and the courage to battle manfuIly for progress and for the honor of the state Such man in this important office would inspire hope and confidence in the people, and within a few years Alabama's schools would be revolutionized and her attitude towards educational progress would cease to be a mark for the finger of scorn. With the right man in the office as state super intendent of education Alabama would soon be aroused from her Rip Van Wrinkle sleep, and by the renovation of the schools every part of the body polite would pull sate with new life and energy. Let the reform begin at the ton.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
MIR. BRYAN AND THE EAST. ual.i.. le.cat

From the Washington Post.
 Our esteemed contemporary, the Proyi- dence Journal, Is disposed to regard the Posts estimaIbe of Hon. William J. Bryan s present. place dn the democratic party as extravagaDt. The Journal dhishs that MT. Bryan is losing ground, though 1t admits that "Bryansm' is as strong and as dan gerous as ever, and, without setu!ng up for a prophet, submits a horoscope in which the Nebraska statesman cuts a very in significant figure. Our good neighbor says that he does not grow upon the country, and poiIJ.s to the tact that other aspirants are coming to the frone in New York city and elsewhere.
 We fear that the Journal is committing the error which seems to be inseparable from the eastern atnbosphere-that of for getting the millions who dwell west of the Alleghenies and south of the Potomac and the Ohio rivers. New York city haGS psT- haps tine most marrow and provincial form of this maiady, for New York can see noth- ing beyond the limits of the metropolis, but all New England suffers in its way. ''We, of the east" says the Journal were not brought under his (Bryan's) personal spehl." Well, suppose ''we" were not what difference does it make in a national campaign? Nobody expected a democratic candidate ito carry any New England state, though the thing tras been done at times. Nobody counted or will in 1900 count upon an electoral vcte this side of Ohio. If our esteemed contemporary will sit rown a moment and make a few simple arith- metical caluc,ations, it will speedily ap- pear that the east has hopelessly lost its importance in the grand equation. The democrats have made these calculations already and they will conduct campaign in which i've of the east'' are totally omitted a factor.
 Neither is it possible to make a point on the phrase ''Bryanism. There is no such thing. The Chicago p.aform repre- of democracy. MT. Bryan did not dictate that platform. 1t was constructed with out the slightest reference to his personal convictions and predilections. He was nominated becamse he subscribed to the democratic declaration, mot because he had inspired or originated 1t. And ninety nine hundred,ths of the panty felt in 1896, so they still feel and so they will feed in 1900. The only change we can see is in the greater depth and intensity of the sen- timent that prevailed in the campaign two years ago. If it p.eases our eastern friends to blind themselves to facts which are obvious to the rest of the country, by all means let them do so. But in those sec tions where the democrats have their best chance of victory and their greatest en- thurIasun and s,brength-'and these sections do not need New York and New England in the very least-Mr. Bryan is still the acknowledged leader of his party and is iraaly becoming more securely intrenched in the confidence and affection of the demo- cratic masses.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
STRAY GOSSlP-umz>
 OF STREET AND HOTEL

It seems that there is a big scheme on foot for the foundation of a gigantic cot ton trust to include cotton planters as well as speculators, if the assertion of Theodore H. Price, representative of the big New York firm of Price, Mccormick & Co.,, who is travelling through the south and was in Birmingham yesterday, is to be credited. Of course the object of the scheme Is to reduce the acreage and pro- duction so as to increase the price of cot ton in the United States. Mir. Price said 1t would be necessary to interest the cot ton growing districts in Shis plan, which he claims found its inception in the con vention in Atlanta two months ago. He claims it is also necessary to enlist the aid and sympathy of representatives in congress from the cotton states. Follow ing out this line, his firm has been in correspondence with senators and repre- sentatives urging them to become mem bers of the advisory committee of an or ganization to be known as the American Cotton Growers Mutual Protective asso- citation.
 'If the American Cotton Growers Mu- tual Protective association is formed" said MT. Price, tits administration should be in the hands of practical thorough going business men of capital, including representatives of the cotton trade both north and south, as well as representa- tives of the cotton producers.
 "Sub-organizations, to include each cot t0n-producing county in the south, would be formed. which, as associate communi- ties. would exchange views with other such organizations. Better methods of culture
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

will handsomely increase the revenues of Florida fishermen. The water products of the state are incerasing each year.
 The Cuban war has led to the abandon ment of the Cuban sponge beds, and the loss cannot soon be repaired. Sponges have risen in price, partly on account or the Cuban war, and partly on account of the troubles in Greece that for a While hampered and lessened the Mediterranean output. These losses had to be made good so far as was practicable, in Flor ida The Florida sponges are chiefly of the grass variety, and they are sold as rapidly as they can be made ready Tor market. The Florida sponge business has never enjoyed season of sharper demand or better prices. Most of the output is taken for European consumption.
 Florida's orange culture has received several black eyes, except, Of course, III the extreme southern counties and even the pineapple prospect is not overbright; but the growing of Havana leaf Is the fad of the time, and the hope of the state. The growers of the past season made big money, and their crops brought full Ha- vana prices. few years of study and experience will doubtless make Havana tobacco superfluity in this country. Flor ida leaf is the coming tobacco of the high priced cigar.
 Tampa is to hayS a commercial congress next week, and aH the ports of the state, exterior and interior. will be represented. Florida subjects will be freely discussed, and incidentally perhaps the broader southern commercial subjects. Pensacola will be there, and it's delegates may per- haps think it worth while to demand a waterway to the iron and coal districts of Alabama: for Pensacola has dreams of an export trade in connection with her cot ton and lumber interests. Add to these iron and coal, and tramp steamers will be apt to drop in there to see what they ran nick nm
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
OVER THE LINE,
 <-IN FLORIDA

Jacksonville, as well as Key West and Tampa. has an alert, if not active, Cuban colony It Is led by Gen. Emilio Nunez, a well known Cuban, who keeps in touch with all movements. They all long for the coming of "the near future men, tioned in President McKinley's message, when intervention, they think. will give Cuba freedom No sooner had the found- ering of the Tillie reached their ears then they set at it to raise money with which to buy dynamite guns. dynamite gun, and the cartridges that go with It, cost s1 300. Nearly enough money was raised in one day.
 The pests of the St. Johns are the masses of water hyacinths. Many plans have been formulated for ridding the river of them, but none have accomplished It. The United States engineering corps are now trying to place nets around and un- der the massed pests, with view or tow ing them over the bar and handing them over to the mercies of angry seas. The experiment is progressing under the su- perintendalce of Capt. Sacketts, of the en- gineering corps.
 Lower Florida is pretty full of the vo-
 taries of rod and gun The sport apout Tampa was never more enjoyed, and large bags of birds are every day occurrences. Last months game record at one hotei shows 25S quail, PAS blower, l6l snipe, ana e1 pigeon-il all 764 birds-alls killed by individual guests of one hotel One of the guests spent day on Mullet Key, ana
 when he was picked up in the evening he had seven speckled trout, three founders, two bluefsh, one Spanish mackerel, and one ten pound grouper. His faith Tn Mullet Key is unlimited
 If war should arise with Spain, Florida
 would not at first present very bold front to Gen. Blanco. Her active military force consists of 94 officers, and 1.04O non-com- missioned officers and enlisted soldiers. The naval militia numbers 240 men, There are the St. Augustine Rifles, the Jackson vile Rifles, the Jacksonville Light Infan- try. the Franklin County Guards, the Hal flax Rifles the Gadsden Guards, and two or three other lesser organizations. They might hold the fort until the great reserve force behind them could be hurried to the front The truth is, Florida is not a bit afraid of Spain, and is not wasting day time over plans for meeting Blanco.
 Instead of fighting the Spaniards in Cuba the Floridians propose to drain their re- sources by shipping them cattle. About a thousand head a week are going Tor
 ward. gathered from the ranges of the state. Some are brought from Texas, and turned onto Florida ranges, and the best of them are then selected from day to day for shipment. They are put upon barges at Tampa or Punta Rossa, and lowed over to Havana. A barge load Is about 800 head. The Cuban ranges are exhausted, and the Florida cattle trade will last at least as long as the Cuban war does South Florida Is an excellent cattle country. The grasses are luxuriant, and streams of fresh water are found in every section.
 Prawns have been found in large quan- titles in Tampa bay. The fish commission steamer made the discovery. Of shell fish prawns have a high place as table deli cacy, and their existence in Florida waters
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

There was another high tribute to the members of the "oldest and best families" of Alabama yesterday, as shown in spec ial dispatch to The Age-Herald from Ope- 1,ka nrlnted in another part of this paper. The ''oldest and best families" are bound to keep we'll to the front if the soil of the entire state is to be bathed in blood to the bridle bits. Nothing seems to daunt the 'oIdest and best families when 1t comes to the handy use of tive six shootE, though the participants at Opelika did belong as well to the republican party and fighting over the appointment of a postmaster.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

While no democrat will object to the election of Mir. DeArmond as speaker of the next house, it might be well for the dashing Missourian to wait until 1t IS cock sure that the next house will be of a dem ocratic tendency. It is not wise to count chickens before they are matched.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
The Colored Vote.

From the Tuscaloosa Chronicle (colored).
 The colored citizens of Mississippi are practically disfranchised. If some of the bie-mouthed leaders of the race had made friends with the whites and divided the colored vote all would have the franchise now The money, brains and power of the south will not be bossed by poverty, ignorance and black bowling mob. See!
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

tention. they will lose in the long run both before the people and the legislature They should not repel public confidence The clock tricks of legislative bodies should be abolished. but the state banks cannot af- ford to incur the distrust of the people in order to accomplish the reform.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
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The age-herald., 1898-02-02

The shooting at Opelika yesterday seems but the natural outcome Of the evil or office seeking under the present republican administration. Politics are sadly out of joint when the republicans at Opelika re- sort to killing each other in the face of the fact that the office was said to be seek ing the man.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

It is supposed that many of those in the house who voted against the Teller resolution stepped up to the captains of lice yesterday and were paid in full for their service.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

Dr. Sanders printed program for the Mobile quarantine convention does not look unlike those so often in use on com mencement days, when the sweet girl graduates contest for the essay prize.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
STATE PRESS.
Various 5. biects Discussedby the Able Rural
 Editors.
The Cotton Acreage.

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 The sale of Alabama fertilizer tags Is only a little more than half as large as for the corresponding period last year. This indicates that the farmers will either reduce their cotton acreage or use home prepared fertilizers instead of paying fan cy prices for foreign brands Either is sensible and both will prove blessing.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

While there Is no snow in Eutaw the chances are the rlitical thermometer is dropping to the freezing point in the vi- cinity of Judge Thomas ". Coleman.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

It would seem that the weather maker is in collision with the republican party in the distribution of snow and prosperity simply throwing 1t around in spots.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

The results of the late fishery congress in Florida will keep company with those of the late lamented which assembled at Indianapolis.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

MT. Buckley, the would-be postmaster at Montgomery. no doubt believes this would be good time to lay in good supply of whitewash.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

The breaking of the deadlock in the Tennesse legislature has also broke the booms of two candidates for the United States senate.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

The legislators of Tennessee shoul' make up a consolation purse for Bob Fay Tor and Bent McMillin.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

Remittances can be made by express, postoffice money order or drafts at current rate of exchange. Address
 THE AGE-HERALD,
 Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

Should Senator German be elected to the next house, he will find the salary just the same as heretofore, and the company may be better.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

There is a great absence of sun strokes in New England at the present time.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

There will still be a McMillin in tn senate, though he does not come from Ten nessee
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

When last heard from Governor Taylor, of Tennessee, was playing Robbie in the Low Ground"
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

to tote his own skillet there may De some other man who will insist on plae- ing fire under it.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
Doing Good Work.
From the Sheffield Reaper.

From the Shef11eId Reapef. 1Hl
 On our front page we reprint deadly DaraIels from The Birmingham Age-Her- aid. The Age-Herald is doing some good work along the line of education. We commend those parallels to the considera- ton of our honest and patriotic people as a complete refutation of the excuses set m by the demagogues who have been proving upon the states ignorance.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

That big snow storm in New York stat has completely hidden from view Vol forts Roost.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
The Farmers Want Good Roads.
rom the Russellville Times.

From the Russellville Times.
 Bad roads hurt everybody, affect every interest in the county but the farmer most of all. His are the horses usually killed up dragging their heavy loads through the mud; his wagons are the ones you see mired up and broken on the highway; it is his family that is denied social recreation and visiting to large extent during the bad''-his is the corn and other products that go to waste and ruin "can't afford to haul it over the winter roads to market" and, when the spring comes and the roads dry up he is too busy. Small wonder then that the farmers are taking a deep inter- est in this live question; the wonder is they endured the present conditions so long without most tremendous "kick."
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

Richard croker is not at all discouraged at there being many cold days at Albany.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

Benton Mcbfillin will now be candidate for congress to succeed himself.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
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The age-herald., 1898-02-02

The Honorable William H. Denson should remember that when a mar begins
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

Perhaps Bob Taylor played the wrong tune.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
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The age-herald., 1898-02-02

Prawns have been found in large quan- titles in Tampa bay. The fish commission steamer made the discovery. Of shell fish prawns have high place as table deli cacy, and their existence in Florida waters
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-09-30

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