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The age-herald., 1898-01-19
Federal Senators by Popular Vote.


 The house of representatives is consider ing a joint resolution contemplating direct elections of United States senators: but such a resolution Is a waste of time and energy. The senate itself is a close corpor- alton, and it will not indorse the proposed plan; and if it did, the bosses and politi- clans at state capitals would not permit it to receive the required notifications of the states. A reform by joint resolution is impossible
 But reform by popular will is wholly possible and wholly desirable. Just as the cumbrous and ridiculous electoral college scheme was changed nearly a century ago, without changing the constitution, so let the change in the manner of electing sen- ators be made. When the term of sen- ator is about to expire, let his successor be nominated by the state convention, just as the successor of a governor is placed be- fore the people Each party will select its choice, and the people will decide the con- test at the polls. The legislature will as do the electoral colleges in the other mat ter, simply register the will of the people. No constitutional amendment is needed. Let the people push aside the entire crowd of politicians and money-bags, and express their will. The party that denies them such expression will be the party that will be crushed.
 The truth is, the constitutional conven- tion of 17S9 was made up almost wholly of aristocrats who dreaded what Abraham
 Lincoln called the plain people. They did not think it prudent to commit to them the election of president, and they con-
 jlred up the senate to stand between their | class and the common herd. In fact, what ever they did that was not in accordance thirteen colonies and states, has proven fallacious and unworthy, and has been or will be repudiated.
 The people rule in this country the government-not a clique, not the few, not a special class. And it is high time that the rule of the people was instituted in the senate. Every boss and plutocrat should be stripped of his ill-gotten toga. Would Standard Oil Payne have driven that Old Roman, Allen G. Thurman, out if the people, instead of long purse, had held sway? Would Nickel-Plate Brice have succeeded him? Would that intense incar-
 nation of both boss and plutocrat, Marcus l Aurelius Hanna, have triumphed if the people of Ohio had really understood that l they could decide the contest? When sen-
 ators are elected by the people direct, and all so understood the method, no Paynes or | Brices or Hannas will stand for senatorial
 scats and the millionaires club will soon l give way to a body that represents some-
 thing more than an olgarchy of wealth, or
 cliques of professional politicians. In the | long run the people will come to their own,
 and the republic will be re-established, and
 will endure-have no doubt as to these l things.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
FROM THE JAPANESE.

By Lafcadio Hearn. Gathering clouds ito the moon; storm and
 rains to the flowers; Somehow this world of woe never is just
 as we like. Almost as soon as they bloom, the scented
 flowers of the plum-tree By the wind of this world of change are
 scattered and blown away. Thinking tomorrow remains. thou hearts
 fine fower-of-cherry? How knowest whether this night the Tem-
 pest will not comAf
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
GEN. NEsToR ARANGUREN.
Dasliing Cuhan Cavalry Leader, Who Threat
 ems to Capture Havana.

The Spanish generals in Cuba fear Gen. Nestor Aranguren, leader of the Cuban cav airy forces, more than any other insurgent leader. More than once he has dashed up to the very gates of Havana with his daring troop of followers. Every few days comes the rumor that he is near the capital of the bleeding island, and as often are the hopes of loyal Cubans raised to the skies.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

The son of the preacher up in Indana who impersonated the devil at church was no doubt fit companion to his father who so prophetically described the place of abode of his satanic majesty
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

Leonidas Livingston, the Atlanta con gressnan, has young opponent in Thomas B. Fielder. The latter is a vigorous orator and has started his campaign like a cy- clone. Lon Livingston has been in several cyclones before and each time escaped un- hurt
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

Thomas F. Clark, of Montgomery, who contested the seat of MT Stallings in con gress has very wisely abandoned the chase for the place. Mr. Clark having contribut- ed his political strength to the election of Mir Mckinley no doubt believed that a re- publican congress would give him the seat
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
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out of sentiment. regardless Of the merits of the case. In the meantime Mir. Clark had been given his reward by a place in the congressional library, which was in the nature of fodder in the trough for opposing the election of democrats.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
A FINAL NEED.
From Truth.

From Truth.
 Brown-There are too many societies for the prevention of this, that and the other
 Smith-Yes. We'll soon need society fur the prevention of the societies for pre- yention
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
A REQUEST.

From Truth.
 Old Nurse-Well, how do you like your little sister?
 Bertie--Oh, Nursie, ask mamma not to name it girl-name it bay, so I can have a kid to play with.
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So Congressman Jesse Stallings retains his seat Stallings is a young man of promise. If the democrats get the next house he may get a committee assignment where he can demonstrate his merit.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

The only people in this country who are opposed to war with Spain are those who place more value upon money than they do upon human life or human liberty.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

The senator from Spain MT. Hale, win no in attempting to have this country recog- nize the Cubans as a belligerent govern ment.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

The American people regardless of party will welcome the opening of hostilities be- tween this country and Spain War can not come too soon to suit the patriotic spirit of those who love liberty more than they do money.
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forties 1t experienced a Klondike rush, and it may be destined to see another one, based on the known richness of its ore bearing rocks,
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

If it is true the insolent Spanish have cut the cable extending from Key West to Havana it is time for warships to be sent to Cuban waters not for show but for action.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
OUT OF GLASS.
From Puc

From Puck.
 Society is getting dreadfuly mixed now adays"
 "Yes isn't 1t? People whose grand fathers made money are having to assoc- ate with those horrible fellows who make 1t themselves"
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

MT. DeArmond put the republicans on the run yesterday when he asked for the consideration of the resolutions recognizing the belligerency of the Cuban insurgents.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
WE'LL ORGANIZED LETTER HOUSEHOLD From a Washington Letter

There are few more thorough or indus trious housekeepers in Washington than Mrs. L. z. Letter. The first morning of each month she spends looking over her accounts and settling all bills for her household. Each department of the Letter household is managed upon a most system atic plan and runs like cockwork.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

The republicans with all their boasted patriotism favorable to the struggling Gu ban insurgents showed the white feather the first time the question came up in congress.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

The army court seems to be bit preju- diced against Capt. Oberlin Carter but the "oldest and best families of Savannah are with him, and that would indicate his safety
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

The rules of the present congress appear to be rules to prevent legislation rather than to encourage it.
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Mark Hanna was no doubt in great state pressing the recognition of Cuba without having asked his consent or permission from the money grabbers in Wall street, who were never known to possess a spark of patriotism, unless it was to vote other peoples money into their own pockets
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

There are no indications that Minister Dupuy DeLome wrote any part of the speech made by MT. DeArmond in the house yesterday
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

If the present administration has made appointments throughout the north from the same class of men as those from Ala bama who are now fighting for confirma- tion before the senate there is little doubt but the worst element has been selected.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

No Lack-Said the married man who likes to be sympathized for: My wife is never happy unless she has a grievance"
 How happy she must be!' said the pret' ty girl. And then the married man grew strangely silent.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

Remittances can be made by express, postoffice money order or drafts at current rate of exchange. Address
 THE AGE-HERALD.
 Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
BARRISTER.

Crushed--The Poet-My angel! My guiding star! The lge of my
 The Lady-Oh, please don't talk shop!- Indianapolis Journal
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

Affects the Antique-"Mrs. Stucket affects the antique in her house decorations"
 "Yes, she told me the other day she was heartbroken because she couldn't get the shades of her ancestors for her parlol windows"-New York Truth.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
ICE IS MORE SLIPPERY THAN GLASS.

From the Brooklyn Times.
 Ice has the property, peculiar to bodies which expand on freezing-of liquefying un- der pressure and solidfying again when the pressure has been removed. Conse- quently, the weight of any body moving upon a sheet of ice causes the formation of a thin layer of water, which separates 1t from the ice, and thus, by reducing the friction to a minimum. enables 1t to move smoothly over the surface-i. e., makes the ice more Slippery" On glass, on the con- trary, this liquid medium is wanting, so that the two solid and unyielding bodies come into actual physical contact, causing a friction. which, in spite of the smooth ness of the glass, considerably retards the motion of the body. If two smooth sheets of glass be taken and a few drops of water sprinkled over the one and the other placed above it, a thin layer of water will be formed, and until this layer has been press ed out the upper glass will move on the other as smoothly as if on. ice. This pe- culiar property of ice is due to the effect of pressure in lowering the freezing point of water, so that whenever ice is subjected to great pressure it partially melts.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
GOING TO ALASKA ON WHEELS.

From a Chicago Paper
 New York-With the prospect of a jour- ney of five years duration confronting them, three cyclists sailed from this port last Tuesday on the Savannah line steamer for Savannah, from which point ride awheel will begin. The trio of riders are Albert H. Postel, an experienced traveller; Frederick Turner, Jr., and Walter B. Young, all hailing from Pennsylvania Their itinerary will take them from Sa- vannah to Key West, across war-stricken Cuba, through Central America, down the east coast of South America, up the west coast, and, entering North America, they will proceed as close to the coast line as possible all the way to Alaska. From the latter point the route will lie through Asia and Europe MT. Postel, the leader of the band of three. was member of the Pas time Exploration society, which made a. memorable visit to the Holy Land in 1892.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

The cowardice of the republican party was most forcibly shown yesterday in the house of representatives on the Cuban situation. No political party within the history of the republic ever showed itself so wantonly the tool of the money power as does the republican party in the matter of the struggling insurgents in Cuba. The party has shown itself to be a disgrace to the nation.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

The story of the enterprising burglar and the ignorance of the police force as told in another column of today's issue of the robbery of Raps' residence. when the household goods were taken out of the house in a two-horse wagon, needs no comment to convince the people how much money is being squandered in the matter of police protection which does not pro- tect. Ignorance and egotism, 1t would seem, has reached it's limit. though the tax payers are being played for suckers.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

Aids-Fanny-I wonder where MT. Reggie gets his lovely English accent! He's an American born.
 Queenie-Why, l heard he bought his teenth in London.
 Fanny-How clever of him!-Philadelphi Call.
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TELEPHONE CALLS.

Business Office . ... .. .230 Editorial Rooms.. ... =. m .. 231
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No Harm Done-Fat Party (exceedingly bored)-Look here, sir! Don't you know it's wrong to look over my shoulder when I read?
 Tough Party (contemptuously)-Aw, rats! Whats de diff 'runce? I can't read!-New York Evening Journal.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

Left to Draw Her Own Conclusion-"Doc- tor" said the sick mans wife, "do you think there Is any hope for him?'
 Well" replied the disgusted physician as he put on his gloves, 'I heard him tell the nurse that he'd be dished if he would take any more medicine. ."-Cleveland Lead CT.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

A New Departure-As the learned philoso- phers of Castle gathered about Columbus, they laughed derisively.
 The intrepid discoverer, however, broke the tip of the eggshell, and-presto!-the thing was done.
 Amid the plaudits of the company Colum- bus made his egg-sit-New York Press.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
CURRENT FUN.

Birmingham, Jan. IS, 1898.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-19
THURSDAY. nay I0. 1908.

COLONEL E. 7, Cooper has now taken up
his residence with Sheriff Finn at New
Castle. =. Never before, for years, has any
Sheriff had SO many distinguished guests.
The only discomfort is that they are pris-
onsrs and are kept from going and coming
as they please, otherwise they enjoy more
comforts and privileges than any Of the
common. ordinary county prisoners. The
Colonel still wears ono Of his seven by
eight smiles and has not lost any Of his
lleasantness, not even when placed In the
lame quarters with William N. Boggs.
Boggs said to Cooper that no was sorry for
him. Cooper amiling rather grimly said
DO was sorry for Boggs and then if there
mad been any place to smile, they would
nave taken smile. Bat from all accounts
Attorney Lewis Vandegrift is the only
man who has occasion to smile at the ter.
Mination Of this celebrated trial, There
are several other trials to follow, and from
The way Cooper's turned out, it begins to
look rather dubious for the other men who
nave been indicted for aiding and abelting
Boggs In looting the First National Bank
1t Dover When all these cases are ii
posed Of Mr. Vandegrift will probably DO
succeeded by IL Republican. The District
Attorney has done his whole duty in the
matter OF prosecuting these cases and one
which has been rather distas eful to him,
rs the men accused ara Gil Democrats OK.
sept Boggs,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-19
MEN ARE
NEEDED
To Man the Delaware
River FOrtificatiOns.

Men are needed to effectively man the
Notifications on the Delaware river.
There are only two batteries Of gunners
there now, numbering 81 men each, and at
least ten more batteries are needed to make
the Notifications effective.
Nearly 400 men are now actively employ :
ed in strengthening the Notifications Of
Fort Delaware and Fort Mott, OIL the
Jersey side. and the Qualifications on the
Delaware side ore also being materially
strengthened.
Lieutenant Crosby is in charge Of the
work and 1t will be- continued as long as
the app 'opriation lasts. Rapid-hre guns
are being put in place. and large num-
Der of s, 10 and 12-ineh mortars are being
mounted on disappearing carriages. Even
the old smooth. bore guns are being put in
condition for service.
The lack OF men to handle the guns Is
the greatest trouble now experienced. Re-
peated acquisitions have been made to tn
War Department to detail more men to
these forts, in order that Philadelphia and
Wilmington shall be properly defended.
Thus far nothing has been done toward
sending additional men here.
ait is hoped that detail of volunteers
may be sent to these Notifications in order
that they may DO trained as speedily as
possible in the manipulation of the gigan.
tic artillery, in order to attain tho highest
degree of proficiency possible. 4
Tho mines in the river at Fort Delaware
have all been placed. The mine fields arc
under constant supervision, and the loca-
ton OF the mines are changed from time
to time, In order that passing vessels may
not become familiar with their where
abouts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-19
A Prospect OF Fruit.

Mr. Frank Whecfcn, who resides al Mil.
ford. called at this office on Wednesday,
and informed us that there was every in.
dication OF a bountiful crop of fruit-pear,
apple, cherry and peach trees giving as sur.
ance Of good crop, Mr. W. says he Is
convinced that Tho yield does not depend
70 much on the character of the weather,
rs on the condition OF lhs trees. If they
are healthy and vigorous, fair crop III ny
DO expected. If erervatod by overheariag
The previous season they will not yield
largely until they have had time to become
reinvigorated. The experience this sprirg
has strengthened his impressions. Every
one believed that the cold weather had Ct
'ectually killed the young fruit, but every
sree bears evidence to the contrary. He
believes that encasing the blossoms in a
coat of ice will not kill the fruit, proyid-
!ng the ice melts and the moisture is alb
sorbed before the sun shines upon it. In
ther words, it is the heat of the sun cnus.
ing the ice to disappear too quickly, and
aot the cold, that kills the fruit. Some of
The farmers are now gathering strawber-
lies and good yield is indicated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-19
Going Back,

Grand Army men, who have been dere-
lict in their duty to themselves and their
post, at each meeting lately are being re-
instalcd. This is rs it should be. No G. A.
II. man should stay away from his Post at
any time whom it is possible for him to get
there and participate in tho proceedings
thereof One by ono they are swiftly pass-
Ing away to answer roll call to the Su-
prcme Commander. who cheerfully re-
ceives thvm iu the realms Of bliss, where
there are no wars nor rumors of war. Let
each e. A. H. man who has allowed him
self, by neglect, to be dropped from tho
roll, lose no time in reuniting himself
with the grandest organization there is in
the coun try. They will be received with
open arms. Let also new recruits be
brought in. and they will soon see that the
order Is an instrument of great good, not
only to themselves, but to the widows and
orphans Of those who fell in our holy
cluse.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-19

Yesterday afternoon the New Century
Club installed Its offlesrs with music and
song. Miss Mary II. A. Mather the relir.
ing president. made brief address
The board Of directors. Of whom Mrs,
Mary H. Pussy Is president, Is a. follows
Eiizabe,h NJ. Bailey, Emma L. Weldin, r.
Josephine Warner, Frances S. Garrett,
Edith N. T. Thomas, Mary r. Bancroft,
Elizabeth w. MeDdinhall, Mary II. Pussy,
Anna j. Bringhurst, Anna 4. Candy. Ma
thalie G. Wilson, Ella A. $. Canbv, Esfhor
7. Albertson, Anna B. Elliott, Josephine
I. Smith.
The officers of the club who are now in
charge OF Its affairs are: President, Mrs
Mary s. Rowland; first e-pres,dent,
Mrs Laura w. Webb; second vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Mary M. Crosby; recording
secretary, MRS Margaret H. Shearman !;
corresponding secretary, Mrs Jessie 7.
Bett'; Federation secretary, Miss Edith
n. Gawthrop; treasurer Mrs. Harriet X.
Belts; members of executive committee
recently elected to Serve two years, Miss
Mary II. A. Mather, Mrs. Josephine Il,
Gilpin, Mrs. Rachel NJ. G Vandegrift,
Mrs. Margaret 4. Hill. Miss Emma Wor-
rell, Miss Alice P. Smyth, Mrs Sarah A.
Sellers. The holding over members OF
the executive committee are: Mrs Abby
w. Miller, Mrs. Margaret S, Berlin. Miss
Margaret S. Berlin, Miss Cornelia S.
Bowman. Miss Mary D. Sisson. Miss Ems
ma Lore Miss Ruth Hebb, Miss Emalea
T.. Warner.