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The age-herald., 1898-02-13
TraveIlinu Libraries.

"The true university is collection of books" Upon this remark of Carlyle the new plan of travelling libraries is based. These libraries serve, not one community, but many. To many boys and girls far from towns and railroads, they bring the best and most entertaining reading. and practice but confirms the usefulness of the system.
 The plan in substance is this: A man or men or the state buys 100 volumes of the best reading, puts the books in a neat case, and sends the case here and there to any community that wants 1t on given terms-say. Sand will return it, say, in ninety days Then the case goes to the next applicant The rules of lending go along, but the applicant can see them or not to him may seem best.
 In New York, Ohio, Iowa and Michigan the state has taken up the work, in con- nection with their respective state libra ries. New York has 800 such libraries in use. Other states will soon fall into line, utilizing the system as a new phase of university extension.
 In Wisconsin a philanthropic lumberman has assumed the task He furnishes the money-not great sum-and 200 perpitetlc libraries are kept constantly in use in that state. The cost of a set of books. in- cluding the case, does not exceed $50.
 In some sections it is a purely commer- cial enterprise. Dealers make up sets in accordance with known wants and expe- rience, and send them out with the con- ditons of use, of return, and of remunera- ton, attached The loss or wanton injury of books must of course be settled in money. The circulation of the books Is usually put in charge of some person in the community who loves books, and will give little spare time to it.
 All the problems connected with the new system have been worked out, and are fully understood. Experience attests its usefulness, and "the true university doubt less will soon be within the reach of ev- cry community. Whether 1t will come about through the state or through busi- nes senterprise, or, as in Wisconsin, through some mans benevolence, does not so much matter The main thing is to carry the best books to the bright-eyed boys and girls of Alabama, with an oc- casional book for their elders also.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

dreds of dollars in school tax. when it was admitted that the law requiring 1t was un- constitutional. A railroad corporation well understands that an ignorant Jury Is its natural foe: its only hope for justice lies in the general education of the people. It is natural to expect therefore that the rail- roads of Alabama will exert their influence to secure better school facilities in the state.
 Railroads are public educators. They educate by stimulating industrial develop ment, making the territory through which they pass accessible to influences from without, and by liberally encouraging and supporting the schools of the people.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
MM-Auer

The influence of a woman of intelligence and character is always thrown on the side of the education of the masses, and the improvement of the public schools of her state. A woman of any mental en- dowments worthy of recognition is rarely, if ever, a moral coward. She unhesitating- ly takes her position on every question of importance and contributes her share towards the formation of public opinion. The newspaper women of Alabama can be depended upon to sound no uncertain notes in the approaching political cam paign, where the education of the children of the state is to be considered. They will certainly enter the lists and struggle for the rights of the people in educational mat ters. These women are sufficiently versed
 in current politics to appreciate the fact that the man who asks the votes Of his follow men must give something in return for those votes; that unless an ofice-seeker has the good of his constituents at heart. he had best be left at home, voteless and ofhceless.
 of opinion from every man who craves their suffrages on all questions of import The ofIice-seeker who is not in favor of better public schools and an educational test for political suffrage is unworthy of any position, however humble or insgnif- cant. Certainly every man who aspires to legislative honors should be compelled to declare himself on these questions positive ly and unequivocally- The Alabama news paper women are prepared to do their duty in forcing this issue in the approaching political campaign
 Having no opportunity to hold office themselves they are in position to con- tend for the filling of all positions of poli- tlcal trust-with those men who will accom- plish the most good for the greatest num- Der of Alabama's people.
 The Woman's Press association has been organized fin the nick of time. a great work lies before 1t. and each and every member
 can be implicitly trusted to do her duty in
 the premises unfinchingly and without fear or favor. BALL.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
An Hundred Years Hence.

One hundred years from now, what shall twentieth century? The nineteenth has simply served to get up steam for the twentieth, and the worlds progress in the
 coming century may be something wonder ful.
 Take this country alone. Put China aside for the moment. This country will do. This country has problems enough of its
 own, real problems, real troubles. It will
 have at the end of the twentieth century fully 300, 600, 900 people, because that num- Der only calls for a doubling of the popula- ton each fifty years, or Q decennial in- crease of 20 per cent. instead of 30 per l cent. which has been the average rate of increase. There is no reason for thinking the growth in numbers will fall below 20 per cent. There would be something
 rotten in Denmark if it should, and there
 is no reason for believing it will
 This growth in numbers means a corre spending growth in wealth, and especially n individual fortunes. And right here she chief danger, the chief struggle, of the coming century is to be found. It is no-
 where else. Is this country drifting stead fly towards plutocracy, or will the de- mocracy be able to retain control of it?
 The twentieth century is the period when,
 and this country the stage where, great
 battle between the many and the few will
 be fought out on a scale even greater than
 that of Rome, with even more at stake. Rome's battle with the foes of popular liberty was a losing one; what will this one be?
 The people of this country will enter upon the new century losers in the first rounds
 of the contest president elected by
 s1G0OO 900 campaign fund will be in office. protective tariff that is in essence but an aggregation of jobs in the interest of detached masses of capital will be in oper- ation. Bosses, supplied with the sinews l of war by the corporations they serve, I will be in control of many states, with a
 national boss sleeping in the white house,
 and holding the presidency by several l grips, all of a monetary nature. Trusts,
 touching the necessities as we'll as the lux uries of life, will be thicker than fles in Egypt. Nearly every additional day of
 Dingleyism will add to their number Leg
 islators and judges will go about with their
 pockets stuffed with railroad passes, and | capitalism as the new century comes in will be encountered in every avenue of pub | lie life, audacous in its success, insolent in | it's triumphs, aggressive even beyond any l thing the nineteenth century had disclosed l But there is hope. And that hope con ssts in the fact that more and more peo- pie are getting their eyes open. The pas l siveness and disbelief of the past is disap- bearing The domination of wealth is be- coming apparent. When it bought sena- torial seats. the danger was regarded as l sporadic, but when at one leap it took in
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
TECHNICS FROM
 CURRENT TOPICS.

Montgomery is truly city of traditions, but it is just as truly progressive com munty.
 Around and about it, like fragrant at mosphere hover the memories of a bril- liant and beautiful past, while on every side there are manifest indications of the thrift and enterprise of an up-to-date citi- zenship.
 In every section of the city are lovely homes, about which blossom jonquils, hya- cinths and camelias, and which are shad- owed by great oaks that have required nearly a century to bring them to their present magnificent proportions.
 Old homes-small palaces-with great classic pillars, stand in affectionate juxta- position with residences that triumphs of modern architecture and modern con- venience. In perhaps no other city of the country is the old and the new combined in such sweet and tender association.
 Montgomery is old in all that is best and noblest in southern history; it is also new in all those elments which make the south of today the grandest section of the great republic. On every corner of Montgomery's we'll paved, weil-lighted streets one Is constant- ly coming in contact with men and women whose names are indissolubly connected with the history of Alabama.
 The sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of the men and women who laid the foundation of Alabama's greatness have a fascinating habit of gath ering at the old capitol and talking past, present and future in way that puzzles the modern iconoclast who, having no past, is indifferent to the future.
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 It was eminently proper that in this beautiful old-new city the Women's Press association of Alabama should have been
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
Railroads and Schools.

No class of corporations is more deeply interested in the school system of the state than the railroads; not that the rail- roads are necessarily more philanthropic than other corporations, but because their prosperity depends so largely upon the general education of the masses They recognize the fact that it is to their in- prosperity depends upon the enterprise and enlightenment of the people through whose territory they pass. They have learned from experience that ignorance is travels. that the dullard never emigrates. Education lifts people to a higher plane; they see beyond the horizon line that bounds the place of their birth and as a re- social relations with people and communi- ties at a distance. This helps the rail- roads. Very naturally railroad corpora
 tions have always been generous support town in Alabama with but one railroad had a special tax law passed for the mainten.
 ance of its schools A few small property holders in the town objected. and success however, cheerfully paid the tax, and with the money the trustees erected school building which stands today as a monu.. ment to the liberality of that corporation. There are several instances in Alabama swhere railroad corporation has paid hun.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
ISN'T TT AwFULe

From the Toronto Globe. There is little maiden
 Who has an awful time; She has to hurry awfully
 To get to school at nine. She has an awful teacher;
 Her tasks are awful hard; Her playmates are all awful rough When playing in the yard. She has an awful kitty.
 Who often shows her claws; A dog who jumps upon her dress With awful muddy paws. She has baby sister
 With an awful little nose. With awful cunning dimples,
 And such awful little toes. She has two little brothers.
 And they are awful boys. With their awful drums and trumpets; And make an awful noise. Do come. I pray thee, common sense, Come and this maid defend; Or else. fear. her awful life
 Will have an awful end
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
All Should Come South
From the Mobile Item.

From the Mobile Item.
 It is strange that humanity will con- tinue to live in the bleak north, and west, where winter lasts nearly the entire year. where fuel is scarce and expensive, and vegetation is bare when thirty-six hours by rail would bring them to our own sunny south. Here is the natural location for all of the cotton and wooen factories as well as many of the furniture factories. The expenses of operating would be re- duced very materially when the cheapness of vegetables and fruits is considered and the little need for fuel and expensive cloth ing. Taken all in all, year in and year out, there is no climate in the world like our own glorious climate of the south.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
A Business Administration.

From the Annston Hot-Blast.
 There is no question but Gov. Johnston is giving Alabama one of the best admin istrations the state has ever had, and after his second term expires the financial condi- ton of Alabama will make much better showing than now.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

. The DeLome letter is fine proof that this country has been playing on a dead card when attempting to fix up some alleged commercial alliances with Spain regard ing Cuba
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

It is a lucky thing for a number of sen- ators that some legislatures are not in session, otherwise there might be more of them treated to the prevailing resolution asking them to resign.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

DeLome may fuss about his letter nav ing been stolen. Stealing letters Is not nearly so reprehensible as was the conduct of the minister, whose chief occupation has been to traduce and islander the character of American women.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

Political gas is cheap just at present, but the Birmingham gas company is yet mak- ing efforts to keep its product high. It will, however, soon discover that public opinion is a power in the land
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
Watching the Public Interest.

From the Ashville Aegis.
 The editor of The Age-Herald ought to quit the newspaper business and become a public prosecutor. He seems to have missed his calling.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

DeLome was a year ago regarded in this country as a disgrace to his race, and now he has proven 1t.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

One million dollars placed on the head of President Barrios, of Guatemala, would indicate that presidents come a triie high in that country.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

Zola no doubt thinks by this time tn, best place to procure real fiction is in Paris court of justice.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

The censuring of United States senator. by legislators bears evidence of becoming epidemic.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

The gas committee has been limbering up for several weeks. It is about time for it to come under the string in full action.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

Why not buy the water works? The city should own its water supply. It can op- crate it to better advantage than any priv ate company
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
STATE PRESS.
Various Subjects Discussed by the Able Rural
 Editors.
Pratt City Independent.

From the Pratt City Independent.
 The Age-Herald has improved steadily under its new management. It has prac- tically won its fight for dollar gas, and proven friend to the people.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
Alabama to the Front

From the Ozark Southern Star.
 The people of Alabama are waking up, and will push the claims of our splendid state to the front.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

Senator Hale, of Maine, will miss those smiles from the gallery, now that the De- Lome family will soon be out and gone
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

Thomas B. Reed may view the DeLome Spain.
The age-herald., 1898-02-13

The impression now prevails that Baron Hickey did not even die like gentleman though he admitted he had not lived like one
The age-herald., 1898-02-13
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Clever lot of people in Montgomery. Have the faculty of making a stranger feel at home. While they are busy. they are not too busy to be always polite. Some mighty good things about the Montgomery men. They are not always inviting you to take a drink I have no doubt they drink when they feel like it, but it doesn't seem to be general custom, as it Is in other cities of the south
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-07-06
General Shafter Summons Santiago to
 Surrender.

WASHINGTON, July 4-The Navy Department has posted the following bulletin:
 Playa del July 3Siboney office confirms statement Spanish except warhp has been destroyed and burned It was witnessed by Capt Smith, who told the operator there doubt of Signedl Allen Signal Omcs-@
 Details Ceveras fleet have been received writing by either the the navy departments Whether Sampson ships entered the habor and there attacked and annha Spanish squadron whether Cea made desperate dash past the sunen Memac beyond hope that he might part fleet has been officially Corbn voiced the feelings of every of the when he ad T do how the fleet destroy ed destroyed That enough for It is great for Fourth of July"
 During the almost continuous conflict of Friday and Satur day reports show that the Spanish fleet did awful execution by shell ing American troops It regarded unlikely that with the fleet lying the bay Gen Shaes forces would have been able denses of the city by Gen. shaer became necessary that Ad mra fleet be eliminated from the equaton Its emina ton executed by Admiral Sampson thus leaving the way open for the continued advance of Shaes troops upon oiy.
 In addition the splendid work accomplished by Admiral Sampson Gen Sha charge of the land forces before Santiago had far progressed in the carrying his plans for the ducton of the city that yesterday morning he demanded the immediate surrender of the Spanish At 4o yesterday afternoon Gen Shae demand had been compiled with far the officials here able That compiled with however Shater fully believes and that and stripes will h the Fourth of July be raised the former capital of Cuba is regarded as practically certain.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-07-06
Biggest Flag on Earth

The Stars and Stripes in the shape of the largest flag in the world will float over Moro Castle, Gaqana, when Blanco surrenders. The immense flag designed for this duty is already prepared and may be seen draped at the front of an empty store room at l47 Fulton st, New York. A patriotic Cali Street nan has had the great flag made.
 1t measures l20 feet in length ard 434 feet in width, and it it be- lieyed that it breaks the record for size. It is so big that special bum ting was made for it in Boston. The bunting measured forty-two inches across in the rough. Made up in flag allowing for seams, each stripe forty inches. It took a full piece for each stripe except where they enter the Jack.
 The Jack measures forty feet in length and covers the space of seven stripes. The stars are not very large, From point to point each star measures II inches. They are arranged in alternating rows of seven and eight, according to army The flag will cost S29O. Big as it is it can be packed in large travelling trunk and will not weigh more than 200 or 250 pounds.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-07-06

MAJ. McCoY makes a belabored effort in Fridays Commercial to prove just exactly what the GRAPHIC has maintained for more than a week, to wit: That Maj. Mccoy, by attorney, served the first notice to open and inspect the ballot boxes. In his letter he ad- duces statements from County Clek Flanders and his deputy, Mr. L. T. Sallee to the effect that on June 24, Mr Brewster served notice on Mccoy that he (Brewster would open and inspect certain ballot boxes. This is true, and no one de- nies it. But the Major failed to state that on the previous day, June 23, his attorney served notice on MT. Brewster that they (McCoy and attorneys) would proceed to in- spect' certain ballot boxes in the presence of County Clerk Flanders. This fact was published at the time and this paper gave a literal copy of the notice. Maj. McCoy's letter simply reiterates the fact that Brewster served his notice just one day after McCoy's original po- tice was served and that he (Mc- Co7) was the originator of the movement to inspect the poll books and ballots from day to day, We: thank the Major for adding his testimony to the facts in the case.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-07-06
BELT ITEMS
A BATCH OF BREEZY MEL ANGIE FROM A RTISV
 BEE HIVE OF
 INDUSTRY.
Interesting Personals of Rall-
 road Men.

R. M. Galbraith, master mechanic, has returned from a brief trip to St. Louis.
 c. ". Gage, general foreman, has taken a few weeks lay off and IS visiting relatives aad friends in New York City
 Coach 86 and Mail ear 93, both new cars, were both turned out of the shops ready for duty.
 Bert Wait, formerly with this company but now of St. Louis, is visiting his father on east 2nd ave.
 D. C. Graves, a young man em- ployed in the paint shops, has vol unteered to join the army
 Mr, Fred H. Jones, division pas enger and ticket agent, was in the city last week on important busi- ness.
 Dick Sapingtou, formerly con ductor on the Iron Mountain, and an old friend of the railroad boys, was in the city last week.
 Messrs Oscar Harris and c. A. Brewer were with the picnic crowd last week at Big Lake.
 Conductor Tucker is taking few days lay off.
 F. A. Bluerock, a timer at the shops, leaves today for St. Louis, to spend the remainder of the week.
 Walter Wells, blacksmitb's ap- prentice, has returned from Fordyce after brief visit to that place.
 Fireman Ed Case has resumed his duties after few days i,lrees.
 Geo. Honey, of the boiler depart. ment, was s.4g to the hospital on account O a strained foot
 Mr. Johnnie Hope, boiler maker, has returned from q brief trip to Mt Nebo.
 Andrew LeBaum, of the tin shops, left last night for St. Louis and Sedalia to spend several weeks with relatives.
 
 MT W. B. HiBgartner, machin ist leaves shortly for trip through, out the west.
 E. s. Maupin aud son of the shops have opened cigar factory and ex- pect to do large business. We wish them great success.
 Engineer Rue has resumed his duties after few days lay-off.
 The efficient store room clerk, Mr. Marvin Ho,derness, will spend the 4th at his home in Fordyce.
 J, L. Thorpe, of the shops IS spending . lew days In Little Rock with his family.
 Mr. Andrew Carson is again on duty al the telegraph office after a few weeks illness.
 Messrs Schriable and Brunson, two machinests in the shops, are spending a few days in the city of roses.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-07-06

Iris apparent from the despatches this morning that the American troops at Santiago are too sanguine. Our forces are inferior in numbers to the Spaniards, who also have the additional advantage of fighting from behind intrenehments. It is estimated that in fighting behind intrenchments one man is equal to four on the outside. Cuba will not be gained without many reyerses and great loss of life.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-07-06

THE Fourth of July was never more glorious than Monday. It was the one-hundred and twenty. second anniversary of the declaration of in- dependence, but it was rendered still more memorable because of the glorious victory achieved by Samp- son at Santiago. The Spanish fleet could not have attempted to escape and permit itself to be destroyed at more opportune time.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-07-06

GHHE Chicago morning papers have temporarily suspended publi- cation because of a strike of the stereotypers for $4 per day, The temporary suspension was volun- t.ary rather than to yield to an exkorbitant demand. If news paper reports are true, there are but two Chicago morning 1-cent papers making expenses.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-07-06
You bet

ONLY readers of the GRAPHIC know that Good Gray, the murderer of Bob Frederick, was lynched at the scene eff his murder in Cleveland county Sunday night. It was a great scoop" and cost only the price of long-distance telephone message. But the GRAPHIC doesn't mind a small thing like that when it comes to getting the news.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-07-06

IF the report is true that Gen. Pando has joined Gen. Linares at Santiago, It is obvious that Gen. Shafter will have to await reinforce. ments before con tinuipg the battle. It is expecting too much of the Americans to expect them to cap ture a superior number behind in- trenchments. But in the end the game will be all the bigger and the victory more decisive.