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The age-herald., 1898-06-05
THE FIRST ALABAMA
Doubts as to When They Will Be Moved
 From Mobile and Where.

Special Dispatch to the Age-Herald.
 Headquarters First Regiment Alabama Volunteers, Near Mobile, June 4.-As to when the volunteer troops now in camp at Mobile will be set in motion is a matter of conjecture. The Texas regiment, two from Louisiana, and one from Alabama, are all in camp adjoining the regulars In a few days the Second Alabama will be mustered in. Only a few men are lacking and enough are in sight to supply the vacancies. This will add thousand more soldiers anxious for the conflict.
 All these troops are anxious to be on the move, but as yet none have received full equipments The first Alabama is as near ready as any of them and probably more anxious to go. They are all looking for General Coppinger to shed some light upon the moving question when he returns from Tampa, where part of his command was shipped yesterday and today.
 Private information has been received in this that hereafter all volunteer troops as fast as mobilized will be sent to Chicka- mauga. It Is understood that the govern ment intends to keep a large army there during the summer months This cast gloom over some of the ardent Alabama boys, they being afraid that the gallant First may be included among the inactive troops. This information is gven for what 1t worth. It may be worth credting and 1t may not.
 Many officers are inclined to believe that a portion of the volunteers will receive marching orders just soon the regu- lars are thnned out. Giving time for equip ment and necessary preparation, if this be- lief is made a fact, it will probably be two weeks before any of the volunteers can be moved.
 The members of the First are now hav- ing more drilling to do than at any time since being in camp. It is the first thing in the morning, and almost the last thing at night. They are taken to the drill grounds in squads and the hard work is telling. General Coppinger was on the grounds few days ago and complimented theboys very highly.
 N Captain Hart of the East Lake company is suffering with a sprained ankle re- ceived while on the drill grounds
 There is no happier mess in the camp than Dewey mess, Company A. A. F. En- slen, one of the big-hearted members has received a box from home.
 Several of the streets in the camp are being paved with white sand, which gives them delightful appea U.nce
 The cigarette smokers in camp have A complaint to register against Mobile. When they come to town they sometimes have to walk five blocks before striking a place which sells them.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
Services at St. Mary's

Notwithstanding the absence from the city of Rector o. P. Fitzsimmons of St. Mary's Episcopal church, with the First Alabama Volunteer regiment, services will be held every Sunday morning at Il o'clock and Sunday school at 9:30.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
II sc HON
To Be Hid at D. 'eyiie to Decide the Cues
 lion of the Hour

On the portion of twenty-two citizens of Adamsvle, small town on the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, twelve miles from this city, Probate Judge Porter has appointed Messrs. R. E. John ston M J. Linn, and D. A. Henderson in
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
CAPON SPRINGSAND BATHS

A grand Mountain Resort with capacity for 700 guests, which fills with delightful company to utmost capacity every sea- Son. Write early for rooms, rates or pam phlets. W. H. SALE, Prop'tor,
 P. o. Capon Springs. West Va. 5-16-d-30t
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
Stopped by Police

Cincinnati, June 3-The wrestling con- test for the championship between Charles Wittmer of this city and Yousouf, the 'Terrible Turk" was stopped by the police shortly after midnight.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05

The cigarette smokers in camp have g complaint to register against Mobile When they come to town they sometimes have to walk five blocks before striking place which sells them.
 HAGGARD
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
PLEASURE RESORTS.
AIIeghany Springs, Virginia,

Recommended by the medical society of Virginia, is celebrated for its cures of dys- pepsia in its various forms. Most extended and beautiful grounds in the mountains. Open June to November. For descriptive pamphlet, terms, etc., apply to
 c. A. COLHOUN,
 Pr0nrietor
The age-herald., 1898-06-05

Several of the streets in the camp are being paved with white sand, which gives them delightful appea u.nce
The age-herald., 1898-06-05

There is no happier mess in the camI than Dewey mess, Company A. A. F. En. slen. one of the big-hearted members, has received a box from home,
The age-herald., 1898-06-05

Captain Hart of the East Lake company is suffering with a sprained ankle, re- ceved while on the drill grounds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
WILL WAR HELP THE SOUTH?

Mr.. Fred q. WhitwOrth, OF Lynn
Mass. who Is largely interested IN man
ufacturing industries in the South as Wen
az in the North, has recently been max
ing a tour through the Southern states
and IN an interview WITH the Charleston
News and Courier says:
LET me made one prediction in case
Of war. l am not war man, but l am
for sustaining tho country's honor II
we DO have war and a few hundred
thousand volunteers come down South
and see what a country you have here
il will be followed by the biggest tide OF
Enumeration YOU ever saw. They VIII 90
home and sell their iigh-priced' worn
out farms and come down here TO BUY
vour cheap farms by the thousand. Ihey
have never heard of good farming lands
worth only five TO ten dollars an acre.
and when they see them under friendly
circumstances they viii come back ana
settle. Furthermore capital viii come
here to develop your industries and you
will be the gamers by it in the long rum
So il I was Southern man with inter-
ests to develop / would say, let the war
go on. Tourists are ali very well but
they never come back and settle. You
want people of the middle class who
want homes ana know a good thing when
they see it,"
There may be something in this, and
If the war must come it is well enough
to take a hopeful view. But however
bopeful one may be, it is hard to believe
that war can materially benefit any Sec
ton of the country War is not designed
to build up but 10 destroy, and 1t seems
to us an absurd contradiction to talk
about promoting the interests OF the
country by any such agency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
THE sENATEs RADICAL ACTION.

The Senate has gone a bOw-shot beyoni
the action Of the House and has adopted
resolutions recognizing the Republic OF
Cuba as the true and lawful government
of that island"
This is inconceivable especially in view
of the testimony of General Lee that the
insurgents have no government except
the skeleton form of o government,
moving capital" 1t would be difficult
matter, it seems TO US. for the senate
or anybody else to recognize the CUBAN
Republic, for Il is an intangible thing that
does not exist save in the imagination of
The enthusiasts.
The Senate has, however, taken the pre-
caution to add that the United States
"disclaim any disposition or intention TO
exercise sovereignty jurisdiction or con-
troll over the island except for the pur-
pose Of the paclfcatlon thereof and as
sert their determination when that is ac-
complished, to leave the government ana
control of the island to its people
But in spite Of this qualification, the
resolutions Of the Senate are radical and
TO all intents and purposes a declaration
OF war. There is a wide difference, as
we have already pointed out. between the
action Of the Senate and the action OF the
House and unless the members Of the
House are more radical in their views
than is indicated in the resolutions adopt
cd by that body, it will be hard for the
to
The President also has say IN the
matter and he claims that the recognition
of a government is a Presidential prero-
gatiye. which cannot be taken away by
Congress.
The situation Is as grave as It can BE-
but there is stil ground for hope that
American conservatism will prevail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Observation-Disclosures

During the discussion OF the Cuban
resolution in the House the other day
one member called another a liar. and
the member SO addressed responded by
throwing a book at the head of his antag-
onist.
As il this were not enough, when the
Cuban resolutions were being discussed
I'm the Senate, one Senator gave another
the lie in his teeth, and it was only by
much forbearance that the belligerent
scene in the House was not repeated.
1t may be argued that this shows the
war-like feeling that exists in Congress.
We reply that that is not the spirit IN
which a dignihed nation goes to war. 1t
is with feeling almost of humiliation
that we chronicle these things, and it is
with humiliation also that We confess TO
ourselves that this Cuban question has
not been discussed in the Congress Of the
United states with that calmness and
conservatism and elaboration and dignity
that such momentous subject demands.
There has been too much display OF re-
vengeful feeling, and too much DISPOSE
ton on the part Of individual members
TO exploit their own belligerency for the
applause of the galleries and for the ad-
vancement OF their political interests.
We say it with sorrow. but We have the
distinct impression that throughout the
entire discussion there has been display
ed more of politics than Of patriotism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
",,Us.C. HEAVENLY MAID"

In this day Of chromos. doggerel ana
Jig it is refreshing to find an organiza-
lion whose design is to promote the inter-
csts Of art. Therefore, we laud the We'll
ncsday Club of Richmond, which, IN the
face of many discourasements, has
worked ardently and zealously ana en-
Enthusiastically to terminate and cultivate
I'm this community a taste for classic
music.
Hes for a jig or q tale Of bawdry. or
he slceps," said Hamlet of Poionius, and
unfortunate though it be, there are many
Of the Polonius stripe in this day. The
comic opera and the vaudeville attract
thousands where the chasIe ana se'ec'
concert attracts hundreds.
The Wednesday Club OF Richmond
without hope Of reward save the plaudit
of conscience which always follows duty
discharged, and without compensation
save the measure which comes from FILL
ing one soul with music, has year in
and year OUT wrought its good work,
studying and practicing with patience
and industry throughout the winter
months. and giving to the public in the
spring time, as the result Of It's work.
a festival of music.
The good work that such an organza-
ton does in any community cannot be es-'
timated. The members of the Wednesday
Cliih are scattered throughout the COM
munity and every such member carries
with him or her the refining influence Oh
music. When music has once taken mold
q, tho heart or soul of a man or woman,
IL a. lust as impossible 10 keep that
grand sweet song" in check as 1t Is TO
preyent the birds OF the forest from
caroulng their lays in the spring time.
We say that through the Wednesday
Club the refining influence Of music has
been made to permeate this entire com
munity. II we estimate music from the
standpoint of pleasure only. we shall fall
far short Of its grand mission and accom-
pdshments. Music is as surely moral
force as any other fundamentally that
God employs.
Nor IS this ALL There is practical side
TO this subject. a first class musical Or
ganizaton in any community is worth in
dollars and cents far more tIan it costs.
What better advertisement OF a city than
that its people are so refined and Guilt
waited as that they maintain a large and
extensive musical organization OF the
hlghes. order? Such q city is advertised
far and wide as desirable place OF resi-
dence. a city where refined parents would
love to live and bring up their children
During the present week the Wednes-
aav club OF Richmond will give it's an
n,ol music festival. and a rich ana de-
uehtful treat is In store for those who
shall attend the several performances.
we bespeak for the club a splendid pa
tronage this time What boots 1t that
there are rumors Of war? All the greater
reason why the people should in such a
season of discord and clamor 90 where
their souls may be refreshed with ma
lures own harmony. We assure the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

TO none in our devotion TO the American
flag and In our Jealousy for the nation
honor. We pray TO God that the Crisis
may be passed without a conflict but
II the conflict must come, when the hrst
gun has been fired. The Times will forget
that Il was ever opposed to war. NO
sulking in the tent for us when hostlh-
ties have been begun. Robert L. Lee was
opposed to the last to war between the
States, but when his fellow-citizens In
Virginia shouldered arms he was found
in the front. ana he led them nobly and
CALAMITY to the end; nor was MS ardor
dampened by the fact that the war was
brought on against his protest.
If war must come with Spain, the tap
OF the drum viii be the signal for the
rally. All differences c. section or OF
party will then be wiped out, and the
people will march forth as Americans all
against the foreign invasion.
my country; may she ever be rlsht
But. right or wrong, my country
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

Cuba and in advising his government OF
the proceedings on that island In order
that American interests AZ home, the
peace and ~ell being OF the whole nalloh'
which have been SO strained BIZ the Cuoan
situation. might likewise Doe protected
and made secure. Throughout General
Lee has borne himself with courage. E,s
lie has been in constant danger AZ IS
well known. but his very bearing ana
open handed manner seems % nave Wafu-
cd of the knife or bullet of the assas-
sin Vet there has been no swagser. no
bravado about Fltzhugh Lee. lie mas o9-
served an the niceues OF diplomatic eu-
ouette. His last act before leaving ia
vana was a courtesy call upon captain
General BlancO. lie mas SHOWN 80
eo,,i,,e abilltv. he has been courageous
honorable. candid and truthful, ana o.
his conduct has rightfully won the coma
dence. esteem and lasting admirauoH o.
the American people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
soCTALrsTIC vAGARIEs.

Mention has been made in these coll
umns OF the recent municipal election in
Milwaukee, Wis, in which Democrats
and Populists combined on a proposition
OF municipal ownership OF certain natural
utilities in that city.
The Raleigh Caucasian. Senator Marion
Buffers paper. makes this the text for
some general comments on the corrupt
ion OF corporations in general, alleging
that in cities where these utilities are
owned by private corporations, the public
are made 10 suffer.
what IS the remedy?' asks our con-
temporary. And this is the reply; 1T Is
TO cut off the source of corruption; II Is
10 take these natural monoplies out Of the
hands OF private corporations and syndi-
Gates. 1t is to use these public necessi-
ties as public functions for the benefit
of all the people, at cost, and then there
will be no one getting rich at the ex-
pense OF the public therefore no one in
position to use these monopolies 10 cor
rupt politicians and city governments. In
short It is municipal ownership of these
natural monopolies.'
All socialistic arguments are beautiful
in theory. but in practice they do not
pan out. The idea Of municipal owner
ship and operation Of public utilities as
the means OF avoiding political corrup-
ton. is amusing 10 those who have seen
this system in operation.
Take for example, the gas works OF the
city of Philadelphia. They were owned
and operated by the municipality for
years. and became such political ma
chine that the plant was worn out in the
service Of the dominant political party
of that city, and the point was reached
where IL was necessary either TO spend
d large sum of money TO renew the
works or else to lease them out to
private corporation. A vote was taken
i'm the Cuncu on the subject and so
thoroughly were the people Disguised with
the operation of the works by the poliu-
cal machine. that by large majority
the proposition was carried.
A private corporation has now taken
hold of the works, and one OF its hrst
reforms was to reduce the force from
1 200 70 GO employees Thus the private
corporation proposes to get along with
half as many employees as were on the
nav rolls. when the city was operating
the works.
Tho explanation IS that the private
corporation must, IN order TO meet lts
obligations. conduct the gas works on
business principles, whereas under the
MANAGEMENT Of the municipality the
works were conducted on political prin-
Mos not with a view TO economy but
with a view TO rewarding innumerable
party workers. Municipal ownership OF
such utilities IS all right, but municipai
oreration is almost invariably attended
with scandal and failure
But the most interesting declaration oil
orr Populistic contemporary is that TINS
sort or thing is "a great fundamental
r.rinciple of real Democracy as adVo-
Gated by Thomas jefferson Shades Oh
Jefferson defend u.s. We have heard all
SORTS of definitions within the past few
vears OK Jenersonian Democracy, but the
hare suggestion that this great champion
of individual rights was the advocate OF
socialism were enough to make the dry
bones rattle in their grave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
OUR COUNTRY. RIGHT OR WRONG
HarpeT's Weekly says:

Harper weekly says
Another thing besides the freedom of
Cuba will certainly accompany war. II
war there must be. Notwithstanding
the unwillingness OF the real patriots OF
the country who do not wish war except
as the last extremity, the people Of the
United states will present united front
to their enemies. There will be no diff
ferences Of opinion among us while war
lasts there will be no hesitancy IN pro-
viding the means and money 10 carry on
the war; there will be manifested every
where and by all classes, devoted loyalty
to the country and those with whom we
shall be called upon TO c0nted will have
10 Withstand the full force of a powerful
and willing nation.
There Is much Of comfort in this
thought. We deplore war and we do
not yet see the necessity for war with
Spain. But one good that would result
from war with a foreign power is that it
will turn the current OF the revolutionary
spirit in this country away from our own
people and direct 1t against an outside
foe rather than against institutions at
home. We do not believe IL. but IT Is
possible that such a diversion may be
necessary to the perpetuation of our re-
publican government. and that the har-
monizing Of the conflicting elements
throughout these United States may be
effected by war.
For our own part, We may as we'll say
now that the conservatism OF The Times
is not to ba misunderstood. We yield
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Fitzhugh Lee.

Cool amid the battles ain,
Ice without but nre within,
Leading TO the charge his men, "a.
Much We praise the soldier then;
But we honor fan the more
one who on a foreign shore,
True 10 duty takes his stand
Win has country flag ln Aand.
And, though great the peril be.
Bows no head and bends no knee
F.tzhugh Lee.
Gallant veteran. trled and true.
Hands ana hearts 80 forth 10 YOU
Mid the sound that others stir
Hiss OF reptile, yeip Of cur,
Mid our country's foes you stood
with calm and fearless mood.
Therefore, veteran tried and true
Strong our pride has grown IN YOU
And when you return DER sea
Warm your welcome here shall be.
Fitzhugh Lee
Where our mountains milk the sky,
Where our many cities lie.
BY Potomac's hallowcd stream,
Where the Hudson's waters CLEAN,
BY the Mississippis mouth,
East and West and North and South
Wheresoe'er DER land and seas
Floats Old Glory I'm the breeze,
Wheresoe'er our people be,
All 10 honor you agree,
FitZhugh Lee.
Thomas Dunn English IN New 4orl
World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

readers OF The Times that they will be
abundantiy repaid for the little expendi-
ture.
These festivals are artistic from every
standpoint. in the Arrangement and set
ting OF the stage as well as in the music
that Is rendered. Every man and woman
IN this city should esteem it a high privl-
iege to attend such an entertainment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

TO all The people OF this country II as
certain as the rising OF to-morrow's sun.
lie s. to have power 20 use the army and
navy OF the United States TO establish
Gomez and his associates. and not to
suppress Jhem and Senator Daniel ought
10 know that the President has too much
sense. even 81 he lacked honesty, to dts
obey the mandate Of the people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

Al 2.sO o'clock yesterday afternoon =
70 muse al Elba station attempted
10 o. cross The track with her ehasss s ana
.,s, "a the train from Fredericksburg
came along. -. standing
% bea the presence OF mind TO push
he carriage back and thus save 'he His
OF the child.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

The Washington Post says; "Ine pa
triots at Meoklenburg 5. c., VINO signed
a declaration OF independence SIX weeks
before John Hancock and his colleagues
affixed their signatures to somewhat
famous document didn't seem to mind
the err of Jingoism." What has North
Carolina ever done to the Post that her
history should be charged TO South Car
DINA?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

Rev. ]. r. Harrison, pastor OF the e. sul-
ron BAPTIST church, wnen seen ysseeru.y
in reference to his decision IN me can 20
the pastorate OF the lmn manu- ,b nap'i ~
Would do in the matter.
"0 Hn stated that he would announce his
lis 10 his congregation at this
mornings service
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Ninned Him.

Isl I.umpsin." exclaimed his indignant
wife I'm ashamed OF you. Refusin' 70
lend vour neighbor enough oats for seed. :
You jest tend TO yer ktching pusl-
ness. Narthy / know that Teller. TT j
loaned him the oats he'd be round next
summer 90 borrer my reaper an bosses
fur 10 cut the crop. 1 naturally nlpped
him in the bud, 1 did. Detroit free
Dress
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Warts Wicked.

Mamma, you know that penny o, yTu
gave Dickie the help buy h7" '''''0
ship" - tt9r
80, 10 school. he said war was WICK
u 1 an' ne spent it for candy. detroit
Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

While the senator's are talking about
war, we will Just postpone our prepare
tons long enough 10 unyell a memorial
window TO Jefferson Davis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Wild. WooIly West.

The ominous news comes out OF Kan
sas Thai aU of the locusts in that state
last summer had a distinct w on
,heir hacks. We pause for reply as to
what that means II not war.-Philadel-
phia North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

The various boards in Washington all
claim to be busy. but the ones doing bus
mess with the Marshall Han planked
shad attract the most attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

In the last controversy he had Mr..
Money threw an inkstand at his oppo-
nent IN the House committee. but OF
course ne had to be more dignihed in the
Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Brave Man

Brave, Well, I should say he was"
what has h. ever done?'
"Done Why sir he volunteered 10
play the Spanish villain in Bowery
melo-drama." Chicago Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
As Time Rolled on.

Grandma used TO spin, but now
Grandma doesn't care 90,
Fact is wheels have altered so
Grandma doesn't Dare 90.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

Captain John A. Curtis has rendered
his services TO the Navy Department but
this won't compel him 70 resign from
the Board Of Fisheries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

Altgeld finds no resemblance between
Jefferson and Cleveland, hut 1t Is sate 10
safe TO bet there would nave been great
similarity in their opinions OF Alteeldism'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Too Much Sense.

4 woman may be foolish, IN uo.o
But she's harmless; ana you Il no1e
That the hand that ROCKS INC f'''N
"0U'N Philadelphia Record.