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The age-herald., 1898-09-10
The Railroad Commissionership.

Railroad Commissioner Ross C. Smith, of Birmingham, has announced that he Is not a candidate for reappointment and that his name will not be presented to the governor. In Mr. Smiths retirement the state conn., mission loses one of its ablest members. Though young in years, MT. Smith ranks among the foremost citizens of Alabama A man of brains, tact and judgment he has and lofty character. His retirement from the commission is regretted by both the people and the railroads. All recognize the spirit of justice, fairness and impar- tality which has characterized his every act.
 There must be a successor to MT. Smith. That man should in all justice be of Bir- mingham. There is every reason for this, and none against 1t. The name of MT. John w. Tominson has been presented to the governor. true democrat, gentleman of sterling ability and character, one who has performed valuable service to the dem- ocratic party, and a man of national, as well as state, reputation, the governor will reflect credit upon his administration by appointing him. The Age-Herald has made it a rule to be impartial as between competent democrats in seeking office. In this matter, however, The Age-Herald un- hesitatingly expresses the opinion that the selection of MT. Tomlinson would be emil most unanimous approval of the demo- crats of Alabama The Age-HeraId hopes that the appointment will be made.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
A NEW RAILROAD
Marion Standard.

From the Marion Standard.
 Let the people of Uniontown, Marion, Centreville and Blocton, and the people along that route get up reasonable sub scription to be used as an inducement to the Mobile and Birmingham Railroad com pany to extend the road from Cathrine or Lamison up through Uniontown, Marion, Centreville and on to Blocton and Birming- ham. Such an extension would give the Mobile and Birmingham railroad the benefit of several good towns along it's line, and give to all of said towns competing lines of railroads, which would greatly stimulate their business, and secure to them a freight rate that would enable them to not only reclaim and hold a large trade that right fully belongs to them, but which by reason of advantages in freight rates now goes elsewhere, but also enable them to establish and operate manufacturing enterprises suc- cessfully and thus add considerably to the business of railroads as well as the town Our idea is that the present line of the Mobile and Birmingham railroad up to Marion Junction and into Selma be not in- terfered with at all, but be retained as a branch into Selma, while the main line would be along the route mentioned. We believe that the Mobile and Birmingham management can be easily interested in this matter for the extension of it's line through this section to Birmingham along the route specified and would make it one of the greatest roads in the south for business being direct short line from the coal and iron districts, through the rich cotton belt to the gulf, and from there to the markets of the world.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
WHY MILES MAKES
 HIS BOLD MOVE

Robert B. Cramer in Atlanta Constitution. Camp Wikoff Montauk Point N. Y, September 8.-General Miles. has made play for higher stakes than even his clos est friends dreamed of when the first inti- nation that he had declared war on Secre- tary Alger streaked into print. His open ing gun was fired in the shape of a news paper interview in Porto Rico, and he fol- lowed it with a broadside when he landed here yesterday. He has thrown down the gantlet to the administration in his wholesale criticism of the management of the war, and he started for Washington today to meet his superiors with as calm and cool an exterior as though he were go- ing to barbecue He has no doubt that he occupies enviabe position in the i'm pending conflict, and he faces it with a nerve and confidence that threatens to cause more trouble to the McKinley-Han- na-Alger combination than all the advance work that the democratic party has done or will be able to do.
 It is difficult for layman to appreciate the full latitude and longitude of the re- sponsibility which Miles has assumed in his open declaration of war upon his supe- riors. It means life or death to him. That
  acquainted himself with all the facts, no man who knows him will doubt for an in- stant, and that he will put up a fight to the death even those who do not know him will appreciate if they have read his declaration of independence printed today. He has either touched the furthest limit of insubordination or he has invited mar tyrdom in order to turn the calcium light
  of the war department.
 I learned with surprise today that Miles had political ambition. for I do not recall ever having seen such a declaration in print before But when I say that he will be a candidate for presidential honors if he whips this fight, I repeat the words which came from friends too close to him to be mistaken. It is true that he is after Alger and Shafter, but his aim is for big ger game than they. He wants Mckinley. And if he gets him, he will ask for the presidency.
 In the unique political problem which this sudden revelation presents, it is not possible to indulge in intelligent specula- tion as to the future, because there is no way of predicting what is to follow. But one thing is certain, with Miles rioting around in the war department he will be- come agent of distrust compared to which a bull in a china shop will be a but terfiy in harness, and the public will get at the plain truth.
 Which is well.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

$2ls OOO-the total gain can perhaps be safe ly put at $25OO0O
 The economy in the management of the prisons-the economy in every branch Of the states business, for that matter-had much to do with the handsome showing; and the new tax law must be credited with the balance. If indeed, the tax law could be enforced to the point of putting all tax able property on the tax lists, there would be money enough in the treasury to meet every laudable and desirable object. To this end the state administration Is stead fly pulling, and about the time the millen- ium arrives the tax dodger will perhaps be- come ashamed of himself and come fon ward with an honest statement. Tax dodg- ing is at present an art in Alabama, and there are many experts of high rank in the service
 The gain in the treasury, present and prospective, may be put without danger of over estimate at $15O0OO a year. The float ing debt is out of the way Suppose, friends and fellow citizens. that this gain of 900, now no longer needed for the payment of debts, be added to the appro- priation for common schools, thus bring ing it up to s5OO,OOO. This is one-half less than it should be, but when to the s50o,OeO be added the poll taxes and other items that now go to the support of the schools, a total sum aggregating nearly $s00,OOO will be in sight. and a round sum of million dollars not far away. But these fine sums should not be voted until the whole system of county superintendents and county boards of examination is overhauled and every precaution taken that the money will not be wasted. Under such appropria- tions and appropriate legislation six months tuition for every child in the state becomes possible.
 In other words, every bit of the care and economy of the state administration would enure to the children of the state, and our business governor would indeed become our school governor.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
The Peace Jubilee.

President Mckinley will undoubtedly come to Birmingham. Of that The Age Herald is fully convinced. He desires to come, but his hands are overfull, and us yet ne cannot name the day that he will be here. But he will come, and the day will be named in the near future
 In the meanwhile let all preparations be carried forward-that is, all that do not in- volve the naming of dates. Posters can not be posted, but singers can be trained. arches contracted for, and host of other preparations advanced.
 If the president can not come until No- vember, all the better, because the yellow fever troubles in Mississippi will then be settled the crop well picked and ginned. and the weather will be perfect. as it al- ways Is in this climate in November.
 Remember, then, the Jubilee is to be held It will be the one great Peace Jubilee of the south. The president of the United States will here meet the heroes of the war, and the people will meet and greet them all by tens of thousands The Jubi- lee Is fixed fact. President McKinlex will 'iot oisappoint the southern people.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
Mountain Air For the Soldiers

The war department has wisely moved the Third Alabama to Anniston, amid the big hills and clear streams of the Piedmont section of this state. It will gain strength there for the active and exhausting duties that it will doubtless be called upon to do as soon as the rainy season in Cuba is ended.
 Now, what is good for the Third is also good for the excellent regiments that are to be kept in the service in General Lees corps In this waiting period, why should they be kept in the sands and heat and ma- laria of Jacksonville? Why not place them on the solid hills of North Alabama? What is good for the Third Alabama will prove equally good for the Third Nebraska, and for all the other regiments that are to be kept in the service with a view to the oc- cupation of our new possessions The health and even the comfort of the regiments at Jacksonville should be considered, and every one of them should be brought up this way, and kept here until November.
 
 ing up and a vigor that cannot be gained at Jacksonville. This may be trifiing mat ter in Secretary Alger's mind but in the minds of those most deeply interested it is not.
 And if the Second Alabama were placed alongside the First at the East Lake en- campment grounds. it would be better for all concerned. Probably one-haif of the Second came from points north of Mont gomery. Probably, too, three-fourths of the regiment would prefer to go into camp at East Lake. Round robins may not con- Second would, we are sure bring East Lake to the top Of the poll.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
The Fever Situation.

The fever is maintaining its grip upon the three foci of tl.c '.:sease, but 1t does not spread to other prts. This is leading to the raising of nGaran,nes in many direc- tions. Alabama al:d Mississippi no longer maintain a quarantine against New Or leans. All of the scattering suspected cases have now been examined and it is cases outside of Franklin. La.. and the Or woodTaylor district fin Mississippi. The latter district covers territory of about
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
Suit the action to the aoord, and the iUord to the action.
 HAMLET.
The Next House of Representatives Re

The present house consists of 2Q repub- licans and 153 anti-republicans. the repub- lican majority being 51. A gain of twenty six members would therefore make the Fifty-sixth congress democratic, or at least anti-repubican. Perhaps an anti-repuon- can majority was never more needed, for without it may things connected with the Algerine conduct of the war will never be disclosed. Any investigation conducted by the republicans would be whitewashing affair." Mr. Mark Hanna is MT. Alger's firm and fast friend. and what he says still goes in republican circles. Their friendship dates from and is based on the deals of 1896, and it can be depended upon. A demo- cratic house would, however. pay little at- tention to Mr. Mark Hannas deals, or to MT. Alger's attempts at whitewashing him. self.
 The elections recently held in Arkansas and Vermont, and the one to be held in Maine are not politically important In Arkansas nothing was demonstrated ex- cept that the populists are fading away rapidly. In Vermont there were some sig nificant signs of discomfort over the man. ner in which the wounded and aiing of the volunteer regiments have been handled and generally over the wretched and sipshod methods that Secretary Alger has adopted, but the state is, and probably always will be, republican, Maine will also go repub- hcan on Monday. No sure indication of the drift against Algerism will be possible until the November elections. Public indignation is rising, and in November there may be verdict that will seal the fate of the ad- ministration.
 Forecasting the result, so far as the next house is concerned, is difficult. but if as some believe, and as the Vermont election to some extent indicates, there is to be a righteous uprising against Algerism the democrats will gain seats enough in New York, New ersey, Ohio, Indiana and Illi- nois alone to change the control of the house. The senate may become republican after the fourth of next March, but if the tide against Algerism continues to rise, the republican majority in the house will be swept away, and in it's place there will be a majority that will unfnchingly investi- gate every obnoxious and apparently crooked feature of the war; This is what the country really needs, and it may be what 1t will demand at the polls in Mo- vember.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

sHobson will float his pontoons on aech side of the Cristobal Colon. Divers will be sent down with ropes with instructions to pass them beneath her and up on the op- posite side. The Colon is resting deeply in the sand. I am told. but that will be no hindrance to the process. The divers will makes holes in the sand right under the Colon's keel. How? Why with force pumps. Have you ever seen hydraulic mining in the west? Well, then, you know something of the terrific force of those pumps. Why, I've seen them clean hole right under 8 vessel that had been settling Tor months, and in an amazingly short time The divers will then push long rods, or as we call them, needles (to which the first ropes are tied), through the holes and have them brought up on the other side, as I said pulling through one rope after an- other, the heavy lifting cable finally is got into position, and then they are ready for the lift.
 By means of hydraulic steam winches the cables are hauled as taut as possible at low tide. As the tide rises the pontoons rise with 1t, and as the steel cables cannot give particle, the great wreck will be lifted up distance equal or nearly so to the height of the tide. When the tide has reached it's highest point the pontoons will then be pulled into shallow water. Then, as the tide falls, the slack of the cables Is taken, and when the water comes up again the process is repeated. and so on, until the werck is high and dry. Or, if they do not want to beach her. they can tow her between the pontoons to the near est dry dock. It is possible they may re- pair her sufficiently well enough while she hangs between the pontoons to allow her harbor where temporary repairs can be made"
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
 X MAN OF ISCRETION

Fom the Raliegh News and Observer.
 Up to the present time the one conspicu- ous figure in the fighting at Santiago for whom nobody has had ought but words of praise is General Joe Wheeler. Most of the generals have come in for a share of crit icism in one way or another, but Wheeler seems to have been gifted with as great discretion in his conduct off the field as courage and dash In actual combat. There was not any buster before or after taking. In making up your list of heroes don't fail to score one for Fighting Joseph. The peo- plc of his district are showing their appre- citation of the situation by not putting out anybody against him for congress-
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

ten miles radius in Lafayette and Marshall counties. Water Valley. just to the south, and Oxford just north. of the districtrre- main free from the scourge.
 Undoubtedly the disease will run it's course in Franklin, and in the Orwood- Taylor district. The latter does not con tain. all told. over 200 people, and they are closely watched and shut in They will not be apt to escape the cordon drawn around them.
 The Florida quarantine against Key West has also been raised, and freight is to be hereafter handled from South Atlantic and gulf coast states in accordance with the regulations adopted at Atlanta last April. As soon as it becomes evident that the dis ease will not spread beyond the present foci, there will be a general undoing of trade restrictions, and business will soon become normal and active. In Mississippi there is now no fear of a general epidemic.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
MIX. HOES c. SMITH From the Selma Journal.

From the Selma Journal A
 MT. Ross C. Smith has written a letter to his friend, MT. J. J. Willett, of Annfs- ton, saying that he will not be an applicant for re-appointment as a railroad commits sioner; recognizing, as he says, that other democrats have greater claims upon Gov ernor Johnston for services rendered. MT. Smith has claims upon all democrats and all worthy men which he himself perhaps does not realize. He is one of the best democrats in Alabama, and one of the states best citizens, and thousands of ad- nirers delight to honor him. His note worthy ability. his sound judgment. lis marked business capacity, and the unfail- ing courtesy of the r<lished man of the world have combined to make bim one of the most notable and honored figures amongst the Eoung men or Alabama. Whatsoever he may desire in future, good luck to him!
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
THE REG'LAR ARMY MAN

Joe Lincoln in L. A. w. Bulletin. He aint no gold-lace "Belvidere.' Ter sparkle in the sun. He don't parade with gay cockade, And posies in his gun! He aint no pretty soldier boy,? So lovely, spick and span, He wears a crust of tan and dust, The Reg-lar Army maN,
 The marchin, parchin,
 Pipe-clay starchin,
 Reg-lar Army man. He aint at home in Sunday school, Nor yet at social tea, And on the day he gets his pay He's apt ter spend 1t free; He ain't no temprance advocate, He likes to fill the can. He's kinder rough an maybe tough, The Reg-lar Army man;
 The rearin', tearin'
 Sometimes swearin, Reg-lar Army man. No statell call him noble son." He ain't no ladies' pet, But, let row start anyhow, They'll send for him, you bet! He don't cut any ice at all In fashions social plan, He gifts the job to face the mob, The Reg-lar Army man;
 The millin', drillln',
 Made fer killin', Reg-lar Army man. They ain't no tears shed over him When he goes off ter war, He gifts no speech nor prayerful preach" From mayor or governor; He packs his little lknapsack up And trots ofr in the van, Ter start the fight and start it right. The Reg-lar Army man;
 The rattlin', battlin'.
 Colt or Gatlin,
 Reg-lar Army man. He makes no fuss about the job. He don't talk big or brave, He knows he's in ter fight and win, Or help fill up grave; He ain't no mammals darln',' but He does the best he can, And he's the chap that wIns the sryar, Tine Reg-lar Army man;
 The dandy, handy,
 Cool and sandy,
 Reg-lar Army man.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News
 Men judge women by the things they fail to say.
 Any man who is bilious is more or less a pessimist.
 AIS fair in love except firtation that's only half fair.
 Uneasy lies the feminine head that wears a last years bonnet.
 Some men are born liars, while others are compelled to acquire the art.
 About the most impossible thing possible is the mlkmaid in comic opera.
 Delibera tion is a mighty good thing in its way, but it has broken mighty few records
 Women would never make successful prize fighters; it would take them too long to put on the gloves.
 When a girl tells a young man that he may have kiss if he can catch her she always manages to get caught
 Some men would rather be right than be president; but there are others who never make an effort to be either.
 The only difference between meddling and Investigating is that you always investigate and the other fellow meddles.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
pELLA,s CHAFING DISH

From the Springfield Republican. When Della brings her chafing dish To make an oyster stew, It bubbles once--a nasty stir,
 And To, the task is through. GIy share I cat with relish. and Ineitfer smile nor grsn; Dear Della's mother made that stew Ere Della brought 1t in.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
THE REGULAR 1ARMY

From the Baltimore American.
 The enlisted strength of the army was: April 30, 1898 ......................... ..26,47 Enlistments for May .................... 9,569 Enlistments for June .................... 9,311 EuIistments for July .............,...... 6,500 T0tal ................ sss........ol,cot Deduct estimated losses during May,
 June and July ........................ 2,S57 Force as shown by the rolls. 900 Probably the present strength of the army may be taken at 5O,00O enlisted men. leaving the vacancies of about 1000 to be filled under the Hull bill
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
CAN DOUBLE

From the Huntsville Democrat.
 The machine shops in Birmingham are still busy making sugar mill machinery for Mississippi and Louisiana When sugar making gets under way in Cuba and Porto Rico under American management they can easily double their plants.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

The coffee trust and the sugar trust are at hammer and tongs. This means an early compromise and union for the purpose of plundering consumers right and left.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Teddy is a rough rider still. He is riding over whole lot of machine politicians now, but that eminent statesman, Thomas Platt, has crawled into the band-wagon.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

The first presidential ticket of 1900 is be- fore the people. Barker and Donelly are very early birds, but the presidential worm is beyond their reach.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Sectionalsm, says the New Orleans Pica- yune, is wiped out when men of the south and men of the north at a picnic clasp hands over the same beer barrel, drink old jag.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

England and Russia are trying to get together on the basis of respecting each others rights in China by virtue of each others might there.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

The suave Depew is to nominate Teddy York. but that will not prevent the Lou Payn crowd from macheting him at the
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Mr. John Bull is not doing the hermit act nearly so much as he formerly did. He is on speaking terms at least with Uncle Sam and the Kaiser. I--
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

General Shafter rises to remark that with no more than 1S,000 men on the fighting line, he captured 27 900 prisoners.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Eighteen or twenty Filipino leaders have pronounced for annexation to the United States. They prefer government to mob
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Secretary Alger recently called on ex-Sec- ertary Sherman, but the price or natlonal nigger delegates was not touched upon.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

The control of the surplus and still ac- cumulating revenue begins to loom up as a political issue.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

The little typhoid germs in the hands of Alger are the only things that can clean out Uncle Sam.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Sampson secures from the war the most prize money, and Dewey the most glory.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Barker and Dohelly do not constitute presidential battle line. They may be the balloon corps.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Remittances can DO made by express, postofiice money order or drafts at current rate Of exchange Address
 THE AtiE-HERALD, '. Birmingham, Ala
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Wharton Bakers early start may be due to the nature of the road he has to travel.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Homer Davenport is trying to place AL ger on a pedestal alongside Brother Hanna
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Representative Gaines of Nashville is now called the Charles Eliot Norton of the south.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

Miss Helen Gould is the only New Yorker who exceeds Teddy in personal popularity
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

The Khalifa is in position to repeat tn protocol act.
The age-herald., 1898-09-10

The Maxim guns cured a good many der wishes of the bowling habit.