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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-18
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The age-herald., 1898-09-08
The Fever Situation.

The small number of new cases either at Franklin on the gulf coast in Louisiana, or at Orwood, goes to show that the fever has about run it's course. In the latter case 1t has not much to feed upon. Orwood is not even a village-just a country neigh borhood, consisting of about ten families These families are carefully "cordoned," and the disease will soon die out in that locality. At Taylors there are four stores, and about one hundred people. and every one of them is closely watched. No freight or passenger traffic is permitted between Grenada and Holly Springs. and there is really no way in which the fever can find new fields to exploit itself in.
 The fact that it has not appeared in Wa ter Valley or Oxford is proof that it is not spreading. It exists within a radius of ten miles in Lafayette county, and there 1t will stay if the plans of the Mississippi authorities work out well. The situation is now well understood, and no fears are en- tertained in Mississippi of a farther spread of the disease. In a weeks time the quar- antines may be raised and the serious in- terruption to business in Mississippi done away with: The one train between Grana- da and Holly Springs carries mails and ex- press packages, but it does not stop at Taylor's, nor can any passengers ride on 1t, nor any freight be carried by it. The in- fected country is thoroughly isolated, and it will remain in that condition until all danger of infection is passed.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

care that no one cheats them. Thy keep a sharp eye upon all proceedings in the con duct of a primary. But in other states such gatherings of the people are regulated by law, and there are plenty of statutes to guide our lawmakers if they conclude that it Is better to bring the primaries within the law.
 When we consider that the primary in a southern state is the real election-the later event being but a ratification meet ing. and that at the primary all white men in the state practically meet, 1t does seem best to hedge the primary about with the safeguards of the law. Dishonesty in a primary would be stab aimed at the heart of the state. It would be moral treason, and such an offense can not be too clearly defined, or too sterny met. The sugges- tion of our Linden contemporary deserves careful consideration.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
The Weather and the Cotton Crop.

The Greenville Advocate says the rains nave routed the bottom crop, the rust has killed the middle crop. and now the festive worm promises to take the top crop. This is discouraging, to say the least There Is nothing optimistic or roseate in the Advo- cates view. The Advocate very properly claims that current prices, based as they are, upon record-breaking crop, need re- vision.
 Director Chaffee's crop bulletin for the week ended September states that cotton continues to be in poor condition in the lower half of the state, where rust, rot and shedding are seriously damaging the crop. There are also some complaints of boll- worms, caterpillars and sprouting in the spondents say that cotton is no longer fruit ing, and is prematurely opening. Along the eastern border of the state the crop shows unmistakable evidence of damage on ac- count of the rains The crop is in fairly good condition in the upper half of the state, although rust and shedding are by no means unknown. The yield thus far consists of low-grade cotton. MT. Chaffee does not hesitate to say that the cotton yield of the state promises to be much be- low the average"
 A correspondent in Lee county of the Ala bama section of the weather bureau says "half of an average crop is expected" An other correspondent in Henry county says "half an average crop seems conservative estimate" Other counties report one trou- ble another. and altogether it seems that the Alabama crop is not to do much record brealeinsi Last years crop fin ehes-state very nearly reached 100000 bales, but it is plain that no such crop need be expected this year.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
HAVANA TOBACCO STILL SCARCE

From the New YOrk Tribune.
 The smokers of this city received the in- telligence Thursday that the scarcity of Havana tobacco had been relieved In a measure, by the receipt of ,e57 bales of to- baoco and 391 cases of cigars, which came on the steamer Matanzas, consigned to va rious firms here. A case of cigars contains ordinarily about 5000 cigars, but those who are familiar with the trade say that this consignment is only drop in the bucket, and that it will be a year at least before smokers will enjoy an unlimited supply of the fragrant weed. In normal times the Havana crop averages between 5000 900 and 6,o00 900 bales, but in cable dispatch re- ceived by the Tobacco Leaf, dated Havana, August g, it is stated that conservative estimates place the 1898 crop at about 1,5OO,- 900 bales, of which one-third is fit for the United States market.
 There has been a shortage in the tobaoco supply here fot Some tine and as soon as the port was opened forty or fifty buyers hurried to Havana and are now buying all of he tobacco they can get. It is reasona- .ble to suppose, however, that the Havana merchants will take hand in the compe- tition for the present crop, and, as they have bought heavily in past years, 1t is un- likely that the American buyers will secure enough to ease the market much. The new crop will be planted this month, and will be ready to market year hence. Until
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
MRS. DAVIS DOESN'T NEED IT

From the Columbus Ledger
 The suggestion to give the s4,o0o remain ing from the funds left over from the late reunion of Confederate Veterans In Atlanta to Mrs. Jefferson Davis will not meet with the appreciation of a large majority of the veterans. There are several reasons why the suggestion will not be approved by the veterans, namely, among them:
 First Mrs Davis is not in needy circum- stances and if therefore she poses as an object of charity she cannot be regarded as a worthy one.
 Second. There are many widows of con- federate veterans who are in destitute air cumstances, and to whom portion.a how ever small, of the fund, would be a help and would be appreciated. .of-i il.
 Third. There are large number of con- federate soldiers who never had any very great love for the president of the confed- eracy, being none the less devoted to the cause for which they fought, however ana they do not relish making donations to his widow, especially as she chooses to live in the north rather than among them, ana, besides, is in Iuxuriant circumstances.
 Unless some plan by which this money can be distributed among the destitute sur- vivors of the war or their widows, the Ledger would suggest that 1t be put aside for use at the next annual reunion. We know of no better way to appropriate this money than for the pleasure of the oid "vets" at their reunion in Charleston, s. O., next year.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
The Popular Primaries.

"If we are to have primaries" says the Linden Democrat, "by all means let them be regulated by law. At present there Is no law for punishing fraud. however gross and unblushing, perpetrated in primary. Men who will defraud and swindle their op- ponents in convention will do so in a pri- mary election. Dishonest and unscrupu- lous election clerks and managers, named by majority faction, will not hesitate to falsify the returns. The clerks and mana gers should be selected by the opposing candidates or their friends. The count of the vote should be open and public. There is no good reason for any secrecy in such sunlight"
 This may be good advice, and the ques- tions raised need consideration and settle ment at the next session of the legislature, for the people will surely demand primaries hereafter, and their appeals in that drec- tion must be granted. The people of Ala bama have plainly decided to transact the peoples business in the interest of the people, instead of letting a few ring. sters here and there conduct it in the in- terest of themselves and their heelers.
 In Gorgia and South Carolina where all controls. The people themselves take good
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
TT BROKE THE ICE

From the Detroit Free Press.
 young married woman of Detroit tells this one on herself and laughs as heartily as any of her listeners. It occurred while she was recently visiting in a neghboring city and at state dinner given in her honor.
 You know" she says, ''that since had the fever my crop of hair is short and light. The only relief to this condition is a switch, and I wear one that Is admirably adapted to misleading the unsuspecting The one trouble I have with it is because of poor anchorage. There is so little to pin it to that stability is on a very pre- carious order. That was beautiful dtn- ner that was given me, the table hand- sOmeiy decorated and all the guests Tn their best bibs and fuckers. Things were moving off rather tremendously and with the restraint too common on such occas- ions.
 "The waiting maid leaned over me to take plate, a button in her shirt waist became entangled in the hair which was mine by right of purchase. and when she stepped back my switch hung on that but ton like a scalp at the belt of an Indian brave. I knew nothing of the catastrophe and chatted industriously to the gentle man at my right. The maid showed rare presence of mind, cIasped her hand over the great wad of hair and went out with all the dignity of an English butler. The lady at my left made noisy attempt to suppress laughter. All eyes turned in our direction and every napkin was suddenly employed as an extinguisher Instinctive- ly. I reached for the back of my head, and 1t was gone. Laugh I shouted almost hysterically, laugh; don't you think I know how funny and ridiculous 1t is?'
 'Laugh they did. The ice was broken and the dinner was a grand social hit"
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
INCREASE OUR TRADE
From the Montgomery Journal.

From the Montgomery Journal.
 Governor Johnston delivered speech in Mobile yesterday, which was characteris- tically logical, practical and forcefuL. He is convinced that the war With Spain has given Alabama and tbe South trade obpor- tunitjes 6f far-reaching importance. and every possible advantage should be taken of the situation. Like all good patriots he urges the building of the Nicaragua canal, the improvement of our rivers and deepen ing of our harbors, and the increase of the merchant marine. This means, in short wideawake and intelligent efforts to in- crease our trade and it is platform broad enough for all men of all political creeds. We must reach out fcr a greater share of the trade of the world, as Alabama's gov ernor wisely insists. The Mobile speech was one of the best of all Governor John- ston's efforts.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
Will Make It a,GO
From the Atlanta Constitution.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 Birminghams Peace Jubilee, which will be heled in October promises to be larger affair than was at first thought. MT. J. A. Rountree who is at the head of the move- ment, has appointed committees on trans- portation, invitation, reception, programme and other parts, and they have got to work already. The invitation committee will set out in few days now to extend an invita- ton to President William Mckinley and other notables The reception committee has something like 25O names on 1t of citi- zens in every calling of life. The most prominenet people in every profession arc on this committee, and it is proposed that each and every one of them will have some- thing to do. The entire state press is talk ing up the matter, and will assist Bir1ning- ham. A number of editors have expressed their intention of coming to Birmingham for the affair, and nothing will bs left un- done to make 1t enc of the grandest that has ever been seen. MT. Rountree has at his back some of the most popular and most influential citizens. and they have deter mined to make 1t go in the full sense of the word.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
The TuskaIc0sa Home- Comjnu.

The Tuscaloosa Gazette announces an ole-fashioned celebration on some day of the present month, in honor of the home- coming of two Alabama regiments. The people of Bibb, Pickens, Greene and Jeff ferson are invited The ladies of Tusca- loosa are at work, and so are the business men, in order to make the celebration beft the occasion. Governor Johnston, Gen. eral Wheeler, and Congressman Bankhead are to be the guests of greatest honor, be- sides the soldier boys themselves. Special railroad rates have been applied for, and the keys of the city, says the Gazette, will be sent up in a balloon.
 This is it should be. and The Age Herald hopes, and believes, large deega- tion will go to Tuscaloosa from this city. The relations of the two towns are so close that Tuscaloosa cannot have a celebration that Birmingham will not participate in; and if some of our organizations would de- eide to go as such, thousand people from this city would join the people of Tusca-
  tion.
 If every section of the state would do as Tuscaloosa Is about to do, patriotism would be cherished and nourished, and the state would be all the better for it. There should be at least one such festival in every con- gressional district. The war has been so glorious, both from an internal point of view as wen as from external copsidera- tions, that it's lessons should be impressed as deeply as possible upon the minds of the boys and girls of the state who are fast growing to manhood and womanhood.
 Our own Peace Jubilee, late in October would crown the more localized events; and no one in the state that gave Wheeler and Hobson to the country would be permitted to forget the great victories and great les sons of the war We live in a new and better America-in an America that knows no north, no south, and that proposes to fight for trade wherever in this round world trade Is to be found. The war has placed the United States in the list of great na- tions, and the wider view and wider plans of the republic need to be told and retoid until our people appreciate them and pre- pare to live up to them
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
HON. JopN " TOMLINsON OF ALABAMA

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 The Constitution notes with pleasure that the friends of Hon. John w. Tom linson, of Birmingham, are pressing him for appointment as railroad commissioner in Alabama Governor Johnston is to make two appointments at an early date and Mir. Tomlinsons friends are confident that he will be named as one
 The Constitution has no idea who will be appointed, but, without seeking to in terfere, we are frank to say that the selec- tion of MT. Tomlinson would be eminently fit Within the range of available canda- dates, we do not believe there is one whose appointment would be received with more general satisfaction in Alabama
 Mir Tomlinson has been particularly act i've as a democratic leader in that state. and it is doubtful if there is a man in the state who rendered better service, either in securing favorable expression from the Alabama democracy on the principles af- rewards enunciated in the Chicago plat form, or in bringing about the first nomi- nation of Governor Johnston. He is one Of the most prominent and progressive citi- zens in Birmingham, as well as one of the best lawyers in the state, and Is in every way qualified to discharge to the full sat- isfaction of the people, and to the admin istration of the governor, the responsible @ duties of the position for which his friends are pressing him.
 The Constitution hopes to be able to con- gratulate MT. Tomlinson as railroad com missioner, and at the same time, to felici- tate Governor Johnston upon the wisdom of the selection.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

that time smokers may hardly look for any reduction in the price of Hayanas.
 One marked effect of tho scarcity Of the imported tobacco has been a decided ln- crease in the sale of domestic-made goods, and dealers say that this effect will not prove temporary one. They think that smokers who have been forced to try do- mestic cigars made by nen who keep up the standard of their goods have been so we'll satisfied that they are not likely to go back to the imported article. Some aston ishing figures in regard to the development of the trade are given in the preliminary report of the commissioner of internal rev. enue for the fiscal year ended June 30. The increase over the preceding year as shown by cigars Is 442O85 ,564.
 The Matanzas was at Havana for five days, and in that time only the captain and purser went ashore. The purser said yes- terday that Havana was quiet, and that there was very little business being done there There seemed to be 8 feeling Of relief in Havana that the war was over Flour and meat were scarce A small loaf of bread sold for $1, and meat was the same price a pound. The officers of the Matan- zas also said that there had been many changes in the forts at Havana and that they had been greatly strengthened, The Mantanzas carried the American nag when she entered the harbor at Havana, and was not interfered with in any way. There was no flag flying from Morro Castle
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
A Glorious Success
From the Montgomery Advertiser.

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 Our Birmingham friends are up to their eyebrows in work for a Peace Jubilee cele- bration in that ambitious town in October. The time is short. but well-considered plans are being pursued, and success is likely to follow. The people in the Magic City have acquired the art of pulling together, and that means half the battle in any movement of a public character. The people of Bir- mingham have also learned that it pays in the long run to spend a little money for the purpose of bringing crowds of people to town. Montgomery could profitably spend thousands of dollars for three or four exhi- bitions each year. At any rate, we hope that Birmingham will make glorious suc- cess of her Peace Jubilee.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

Senator Gray, of Delaware. takes the place declined by MT. Justice White, on the could not have selected a man who is more out of touch with the democratic party. He represents MT Cleveland and his pe- culiar coterie.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

The men who are growing fat under the robber terms of the Dingley tariff are the men who stand in the way of a. reasonable, just and sensible agreement in Canada. The robbers do not propose to yield an inch of their ill-gotten privileges.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
POLITICAL FORTUNES OF WAR

From the New York Herald.
 Speaking of the fortunes of war. Rearr Admiral Dewey will receive nine thousanq dollars in prize money, and Rear Admiral Sampson will receive about forty thousand dollars. It seems that there are other things besides greatness which can be thrust upon a person.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
SUGGEsTJONS

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 While they are at 1t, why not start end. less ehsing for:
 Painting the Pyramids. Leveling the Alps. Cutting the Equator. Muzzling the Dog Star. Fencing the Milky Way
 Preserving a Mirage. .B Sprinkling Sahara. Paving the debt of Nature. V
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

New England furnishes the Mormon church with leaders. Joseph Smith and Brigham Young both came from Vermont, and Milford Woodruff. recently dead. was a native of Connecticut. All of them be- lieved in po1igamy.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
WHY rYPHoID PREVAILS IN OUR CAMPS

From the New York Herald.
 To any one who may study the present aspect of public sentiment it is very evident that the sick soldier Is in the debt of the nation. In his sufferings on the field from neglect of proper medical and surgical care and in his lamentable condition in home camps there centers concern for his pres ent and future welfare which is only equaled by the widespread indignation ex cited by the present situation.
 From every part of the country where our brave men are quartered there are from typhoid fever-so much so that the malady has become a veritable scourge far outnumbering in it's victims those from shot shell, and daily swelling the nor tality list to shameful proportions. All this in face of the fact that typhoid, with proper sanitary precautions, is one of the most preventabe of all endemic diseases, and especially when healthful locations are selected and when the requisite sanitary regulations are properly enforced under military discipline. s
 It has long ago been settled by scientific authorities that the typhoid germ enters the system only through the digestive tract, in drinking water or milk or food, through the medium of food utensils which are directly or indirectly contaminated from uncleaniness and defective drainage on the pemises of fever cases. No cases of fever originate of themselves and inde- pendent of these conditions. Health boards understand this so well that 1t is consid- cred disgrace not to discover the origin of an epidemic and not to stamp 1t out at once. Instead of taking such a course the medical authorities of the army allowed matters to go on from bad to worse and occupied their time making senseless and absurd excuses for neglecting their obvious 0utV
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
WHY THE GEAR WANTS PEACE

From the Hamilton Spectator. The Carl will build two big battle ships.
 John Bull-I will build four: The Czar-I will build eight.
 John Bull-I viii build sixteen. The Czar-Let us have peace.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

The heroes and the heroines are with us as long as Teddy and our Hobson and Helen Gould, and our own Annie Wheeler are alive and well.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
Grand Jubilee

From the Montgomery Journal
 Birmingham will hold a grand Southern Peace Jubilee on or about October 20. Gov-- ernor Johnston has accepted an invitation to preside over the jubilee. President Me- Kinley and cabinet, Wheeler, Robson ana other national notabilfties will be invited.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

The Vermont election simply offsets the one in Arkansas. Next week Maine elects a governor and congressman. but there will be no political surprises until November.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

The political orators in describing the sweep of a movement over the country, will hereafter say, from Maine to Manila" :" California Is a way station.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
THE SOUTHERN
 PEACE JUBILEE.
From the Union Springs Herald.

From the Union Springs fiBTalu.
 Birmingham Is still in the van, and is now trying to get an Alabama Peace Jubi- lee. The Age-Herald suggests that Chairman Rountree appoint a state committee. and have the affair perfected without delay Good, indeed, that Alabama should cele- brate with such a jubilee, and every town in the state ought to help, and every place should be represented.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

Military Governor Wood, of Santiago. is about to open the public schools. This is all easy enough, but when the book trusts agent arrives on the ground things will not be So pleasant or easy.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08
A Great Occasion

From the Shelby Sentinel.
 Birmingham proposes holding grand Peace Jubilee in that city in October. The Magic City never does anything by halves, and it will no doubt be a great occasion.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

It is feared that success on the part of Hobson's windbags will boom the industry in another direction less desirable.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

They are hunting the tax dodgers ii Georgia, and there is to be no closed season.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

Bring out the thunder drum and the throats that can make themselves heard' when Johnny comes marching home
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

The young queen of Holland wept be- cause the great officials or state said she should not ride a bicycle.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

Alger does not like the situation, neither do his fellow citizens. if sa
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

The Indianapolis News is in the match making business. It wants to marry Hob- son to Miss Helen Gould.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

M Zola's views upon the situation in France are about due.
The age-herald., 1898-09-08

Camp wikoff is trying to outdo Camp Thomas in all a camp should not do