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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

its advent. The ladies alave Learned how
to proceed TO buiad 1t. and Messrs. caffee.
Rountree, Bowman and others of The colder
sex have taken the cue necessary 10 COM
plete the tout ensemble i'm the premises.
I happen to know THAT in private hands
in Birmingham and In other places con-
nected by rail with the fair grounds there
are some superb works of art. which, If
collected under the auspices OF the womnns
department. for exhibition, would rival any,
thing of the kind in any city and would
stand as magician to lure the gaze of
delighted thousands to it.
I will give my authority for the SUCCESS
ton. In THAT thine yet remembered well by
many, when Charleston, s. c., was cited I'm
all the school biographies as the seat of
the most polished and aristocIatic society
in America, there prevailed a custom among
tlhe principal individuals OF rhaE society 10
contribute each season to a public art gaG
lery The choicest objects of their colec-
tons as loan, open to the visits of strang
ers Who Then came to the annual November
fair and to the February St. Cecilia bal
and the great weeks racing on the Wash
tngton course, with resultant dinners, balls
and great variety of most elegant amuse-
ments. The art gallery was a truly REIN
ing Influence. l have time and again WON
dered at Dhe soothing and elevating effect
upon mixed spectators passing among the
statues, paintings, etc, displayed iihere
The custom was so grateful to The visiting
public that it remained as fixed as ule
other amusements more gross and exhiar-
ating of the season.
ic xrot 70 oil
lery at the State fair from The private art
treasures of Birmingh ham and the vicinity,
CIR even from remote points. BY way OF a
STARTER, l agree to put into the collection
two of Nieold Marsotaalls best pieces in Gil,
to be under the special management of tAe
ladies department, as a loan for the occa-
sion only. / know OF my own knowledge
copies of the works of Guido, Mu1Illo, ETC.,
in private hands in this city.
Aprepos, Mr. Hamilton Yancey, OF Rome,
Ga, mas sent Ito Miss w. A. Gayle, president
of the United Daughters of the Confeder-
acy, a handsome steel plate portrait of his
grandfather, the famous lawyer and states
man, Benjamin Cudworth Yancey, of South
Carolina; another of his uncle, the re-
nowned orator, w. l.. Yancey, and third
of his own distinguished father, once presl-
dent of the Alabama senate
These beautiful pictures have been pre-
scented to The Alabama division of the
United Daughters of the Confectionery, and
We're sent with the expectation of slaelr
exhibition in the woInans department OF
the fair. Many of the present generation
of Alabamaians will see the Features of
the Worad-renowned orator for the first
time. The portrait was drawn as ne ap-
peared in New York when he delivered Chis
historic Speech dlaere in October, 1860, Just
before the election of Lincoln, declaring
that he could not be a worthy American
Unless he stood ready ITO proclaim tlnal his
first and truest love was for Alabama.
CLAUDIUS.
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ImmHqration is Increasing.

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 1899, there
arrived at the ports S11,715 people who
came, not as globe trotters, but as home
seekers-good honest toilers, as a rule,
striving in an honest, legitimate way to
better their condition. This number is far
below the number that came over in the
high water-mark year, 1882, when the ar
rivals numbered 7SS 1852; but it is SO per
cent. more than arrived in the year next
previous. The indications are that still
more will arrive during the present year.
1t is interesting to know who our new
citizens are. Southern Italy heads the list,
sending here 65639, or nearly one-quarter
of the entire number. From ireland came
about 10000. The Jews of all nations con-
tribute nearly as many more. The Ger
mans, Poles and Scandinavians sent in
about $4,000 each, and the English, Slayaks.
North Italians, Croats, Films, Slavs and
Lutheranians each lost to us from 5000 to
10000 each, in the order named.
In 1882 the banner year, very few Italians
or Poles or Russians of any sort arrived
Germany then led all the rest, but very
many Irish, English and Scandinavians
came to our shores as immigrants. About
1880 Italy, Hungary, Poland and Russia be-
gan to send large numbers to this country,
and they still our chief recruiting
fields, although there have been many
fluctuations and changes. Russian immi-
graf ton is well maintained, but Italian i'm
migration is surprisingly steady Since
1881 1t has averaged about 10000 a year.
Russia and Italy hold the place formerly
deld by Germany and ireland, and later by
Germany and Scandinavia.
The change is not a desirable one-not in
any respect. But prosperous Germany has
not many people to spare, and Ireland is
reduced nearly to a minimum. Scandinavia
is no longer over-crowded. Unless we can
offer higher inducements in wages and the
like, we must be content with a movement
similar to that of last year. Poles, Hun
garians, Bohemians, Russians and Italians
will be apt to come in strong numbers dur
ing the next ten years at least. The immi-
grafton of the present year will be apt to
rise to 400 Co.,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
THE LONE ALABAMA DEMOCRAT

FROM the chicago Tribune
The Tribune recently referred to the re-
markable spectacle of twelve lynchers
passing through Montgomery, Ala, on
their way to the penitentiary. 1t was first
stated that seven years ago they hanged
lone democrat who had refused ITO vote the
democratic ticket, and some surprise was
expressed that twelve democrats, even
after seven years of delay, could be con-
victed and punished for such an offense
Subsequent revelations, however, put new
face on the matter 1t now appears that
the man who was lynched was the only
democrat in that precinct of Washington
county. The remainder of the voters were
popnlists. The lone democrat was a hus-
tier, and the populists who feared that he
might convert others to his way of think
ing, appointed a committee which visited
him, and finding him refractory took him
out one night and deliberately hanged him.
The precinct then gave a unanimous vote
for Weaver. This was seven years ago.
Since then the populist strength in the
county has gradually diminished, and in the
gubernatorial contest of last year the demo-
Gratis came into complete control. One of
their first acts has been to send twelve of
the populists to the penitentiary for the
murder of the lone democrat. The popuist
committee is now doing the state service in
stripes and cropped hair.
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CAUSED THREE DEATHS
Fire in Montreal Hotel Deals Death and
Injuries

Moptreal. October 5l.-Fire which broke
out tbs morning IN The Webster Mouse,
small hotel of st. James. caused the death
of three persons, the probable fatal injury
of a fourth, while half a dozen oIaers sus-
ta:ned minor injuries. The dead are
Joseph E. Wilson, bailiff, SheTorooke,
Quebec.
John Benbow, Ottawa.
Jane McCoen, emPioye of the hotel.
Captain Rowland, a broker of Montreal,
Jumped from a window and fractured his
skull, and will probably die.
The fire broke out behind the sideboard in
tine dining room and quickly spread
a.hmoughont the whole house. Wilson and
Benbow We're killed by jumping from win
dows While the firemen were engaged in
hoisting ladders to rescue aaem. Mrs. Nc
Coon was found suffocated in her room
after The flames had been gotten under
ronrros Mcst nf the guests escaped in
ther Eight CLONES only. The house was
not crowded with ere escapes. The PROV
erty loss is small
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Investment of Ladysmith.

The report that Sir George Waite had
surrendered 1900 British soldiers at Lady
smith scarcely needed contradiction. When
that number of British soldiers surrender
to an armed mob, it will be when they
cannot fight their way out-when it is STAR
before the garrison of Ladysmith.
Thus far no intelligence has been received
Showing that the railroad line between
Ladysmith and Durham on the coast has
been cut The distance is about one hun
bred miles.
Sir George White is, of course, strictly
confined to defensive operat TONS He is
confronted by at least II COO Roers, ? good
share of whom are mounted. They will un-
.doubtedly attempt to cut the Durham line
General White may have to fall hack, but If
te should be pushed outside of Ladysmith
he will be apt to move compactly and in
order to reach points farther down the
railroad line--to Colenso or Estcourt, or
possibly to Pietermaritzburg which is
doned will be regained when the British
columns are disembarked. and are ready TO
advance.
The Bears are in fact wasting their
strength and their ammunition in Natal.
No advantage is to be gained there against
the coming struggle with strong British
columns. A little prestige and practice are
ali that the Beers can win from their cam
paign in the Neck. General Jouhert Will
scarcely attempt to carry the works at
LaGysmith by direct assault. He has al
ready learned what British guns are capa-
BILE OF, ana an assault would fearfuiiy deci-
mate his ranks.
AT the most General White has 1000 men,
The Boer force is larger-how much larger
it is difficult to say. a recent estimate puts
1t at s2.0ee men. comprising the colpmn
from the north. probably under General
Erasmus. five thousand: the Column from
Dundee and Berth. probably commanded by
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
sCHLEY's VISIT

From the Bessemer Weekly.
The Alabama State Fair has booked one
superior alttraction-and 1t comes auspi-
ciously for the opening. Next to Dewey,
sch,ey lis the naval hero of the war. He
will 5e in Birmingham ON The opening day,
and that city will do its best to make the
event pay.
Thousands will be drawn ito Birmingham
by the admirals presence, and Ii the fair
is found meritoraous and attractive, every
visitor Will be living advertisement of the
fact, and the ten days following will wit
ness great crowds there if the weather is
at all favorable. If, however, the fair att
fractions are inferior or common, linen that
fact will become too speedily known.
The time mas been very snort indeed to
prepare a creditable exhibit, and If the
management succeeds in presenting such
they will be deserving of the warmest graft
tude of the people and all dhe profits and
ealoiuments tllat will come through 1t.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

From the Cleveland Leader.
When British journalists say that General
Sir Redvers Buile- will have more than
twice as many British troops under his
command in the Transvaal campaign as
wellington could muster at Waterloo. they
give away a fact which is still unknown to
most English speaking persons who have
general idea of the Importance and charac-
ter Of the famous battle which ended Ma
poleons last attempt to Te-establish his
power and prestige.
1t is generally supposed that Wellington
made his great fight with British army.
Only students of history who take care not
to be blinded by careless differences and
generaliza lions understand that about two
thirds eff the soldiers who fought under the
Iron Duke at Waterloo were not men from
the British Isles. Inc Importance OF the
help rendered by the Prussians who came
up under Butcher is widely recognized. 1t
has not been kept dark, even in England,
but what Is often overlooked is the fact
that only about one-third of Wellington's
army which stood the bruiIt of the French
attacks uEtil late in the afternoon of a long
June day came from Great Britain.
The large majority of Weilingtons SOL
diers were Dutch, Belgians and Germans
Ut is literally true Iaat when Gen. Butler
gets &c eco men-all British-jnto the field
in South Africa. he will have more than
twice as Big a force of English Irish and
Scotch troops as Wellington had at Water
leo. That was quite as cnuch German
as = British battle. and only the fact that
tha ereat general in chief command wa,
English made it possible for the credit of
the victory to he SO successfully appro-
rriased by Great Britain.
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HiIIman Hospital.

Elsewhere will be found an appeal from
the managers of Hfllman hospital of whom
Mrs ]. Morgan Smith is president. The
hoble-heapted women behind the Hillman
hospital desire now to erect a suitable
building in order that the work entrusted
TO them may be properly carried forward.
"A centrally located lot has been selected,
and a portion of the building fund is in
hand. but very considerable sum is still
needed
Mrs. Smith sets forth the case clearly,
and in very few words. We ask every
reader of the Age-1erald to read Mrs.
Smiths statement, trusting that each and
every reader viii give it the consideration
that a noble charity well deserves. The
work in hand relates to the stricken who
are poor in this worlds goods. The appeal
for help is an appeal in their behalf. The
good women connected with Hi1tman hos
pital should indeed ask expecting to
receive" If
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

General Lucas Meyer. six thousand; and
the Orange Free State levies to the west,
eleven thousand. As 1t Is reported that
re-inforeements have been constantly ar
irving by way of I-aing,s Mex, for the past
ten days, there is possibility that the
foregoing figures ought to be increased by
five or six thousand.
This estimate is based on the belief that
a direct assault is intended, and such an
assault would be very hazardous unless the
assaulting force be double the defensive
force. General Joubert should have for
such a purpose about 10000 men, and he
may possibly have that number.
An attack upon. or at least an invest
ment OF Ladysmith has. of course. been be-
gun, and it will be carried on until it is
crowned with success. or British reinforce
ments render its maintenance impossible.
No one in this part of the world knows,
however, what the chances are Of the move
rnent against Ladysmith, for no one knows
what is the nature of the water supply,
what amount of provisions General White
can command, or even what ammunition he
has in hand. The situation is really I'M
known, and this renders the news from
that quarter all the more interesting and
exciting. The Beers certainly do not expect
to conduct a long siege, for they know re-
Inducements are anoat beyond their
cfroDostg, ~ bo ova, iaId
The disaster that led to the surrender Of
The Irish Fusileers, the Worcestershire
regiment and some mule batteries, came
| in the course of an offensive movement
against the besiegers. General Whites
| force has been weakened to the extent, at
| the outside of 1900 men. He still has over
1900 men. The failure Ito take hill on
| the left may render a retreat to Pietmaritz-
| burg more probable, but it does not other
wise materially change the situation. The
Indian veteran has not surrendered, and
will not surrender, and the cheap victories
won by the Beers in Natal will be fully
avenged long before the summer season Is
ended in South Africa.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

"Savoyard'' in the Louisville CouKier-Jour-
nal.
Have you ever reflected what a force the
Methodist church is? Read Macaulay's
greatest essay-that on Van Ranke-and he
states to you how the Church of England
might have made of John Wesley an in
strument as potent as the Church of Rome
made of Ignatius Loyola Joanna South
cote at Rome would have been another
ST. Theresa. In zeal, in piety, in devotion,
in self-immolation, Methodism is to Prot
estantism what the Society of Jesus is to
Romanism Your "circuit rider is and
has been a pioneer in America. He was
colporteur and spiritual adviser and neigh
Dor and friend all in one. Who in all Ken
lucky does not remember old Father Da-
wilson and his faithful horse, "Bald?" Who
does not remember those enormous saddle
bags filled with the literature of the church
designed to and calculated to make men
and women, boys and girls better and hap
pier? When my books were burned, more
than twenty years ago, in an unfortunate
fire. two volumes were destroyed that my
mother bought of old Father Davidson for
me- and IN the hope they weuid make 4
better boy of me. If 1 had them now no
price could buy those books Father David
son carried hope and fear to thousands OF
households in Kentucky. Peace to his
ashes And there were many like him.
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sCHLEH WANTS MORE SHIPS
From the Washington Times.

From une NaSnlnSiCm Times.
Rear AGmiral Sohiey has requested the
navy department to assign five more YES
sells to lAe South Atlantic squadron, which
he will command He asked particularly
for the battleEllip Texas. THIS addition
would increase mis- squadron. waich now
consists CT 1.-THE Chicago, Montgomery and
the Wilmington, to eight ships. Admiral
S1hley is credited at i1he navy departmeM
with the ae-ief that Il win be necessary for
the United States 20 send a strong fleet to
SoJgsh Aftican waters duiang iJae war in
that part CT ule word, but his reasons in
Mat connection are not disclosed. Sou.H
Africa is within the geograp hical Hints Of
his command. The Texas will PROBABLY ,noa
.be a Fart OF his fiecf.. as Size IS expected to
so out of commission SO that ner crew
may be assigned to ships In The Pfailippines
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

Edward Rowland Sill. il
A troop of babes in !Snmmer-I.and,
a; heavens sate-the childrens gate;
One lifts the latch with rosy hand,
Then turns, and dimpling, asks her mate
What was the last thing that you SAW"
81 lay and watched the dawn begin.
And Suddenly through the thatch of straw,
great. clear morning-star laughed in"
aAnd you." "a floating thistle down.
Against June sky and cloud wings white"
"And youg "A falling blow, f-own-
1t rights me yet; oh, clasp me Tight"
"And youe' "A face through tears that
smiled
The trembling lips could speak mere;
The blue eyes swan; the lonely child
Was homesick even at heavens doSr.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
QUICKLY WITHDREW

From the Huntsville Mercury.
Hon. Tennent Lomax withdrew from the
gubernatorial contest almost as quickly as
he entered it. His entry into the race was
hailed with delight by many young demo-
Gratis throughout the state, hence it natur-
ally follows that his withdrax7al will be
the cause of considerable regret. Mr. Lo-
max is a brilliant young man and will be
honored whenever he allows the use of his
name for political office.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
STILL oLrINa rHK PARTY

From the Huntsville Mercury.
The Florence Times thinks the refusal of
the Russell county committee to observe
the date fixed for primaries by the state
committee is evidence that Governor
Johnstons action, in overruling demo-
cratic Legislature and a democratic con-
vention is bearing fruit The Times is
right, and particularly so since the Russell
county politicians are favorable to the cleo
ton of Governor Johnston to succeed Sem
ator Morgan.
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Gold and Silver Production.

Director of the Mint Roberts has submit
ted report of the production of gold and
silver in the calendar year 1898. The fig
ures are nearly year late, but their late
ness probably renders them more accurate.
We add here the table submitted by Mr..
Robertsi
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
GADsDEN WANTS A SHARE

From the Gadsden Times Herald.
Gadsden is not getting her share of the
many industries that are now being To-
Gated in the south. We should have
board of trade and have agents out to hus-
tie and talk for our city.
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ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC DISCOVER

From the Baltimore News.
Lord Kelvin has discovered that the earth
has been the abode of organic life for more
than 30,0O0,0OO years. No wonder we some
times suffer from ennui!
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NOTHING TO BOLT FROM

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
The choctaw Alliance thinks this is a
good time for Captain Kolb Ito again bolt
and get before the people as a candidate"
What the duce is he to bolt from?
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IN THE INTEREST OFF HIGH ART

To The Age-Herald:
The public is already wes persuaded that
the Alabama State Fair of 1899 Is an epoch
maker. permanent institution has been
established, Esese associate OF steel in
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

1t will be seen that in gold production the
United States is neck-and-neck with Aus
trala, but rather poor second to Africa
The United States and Canada joined
would, however, nearly secure first place.
Canada's good showing is chiefly due to
American operations in the I<londile
country. Not little of this years produc-
ton in the Klondike will come from Alas
ka itself, and will be counted in the produce
ton of this country; and it is possible on
account of the war in the Transvaa1 that
this country may secure first place for
single year. 1t cannot hold first place.
That belongs to South Africa under normal
conditions.
In silver production we are second to
Mexico. The two republics produce nearly
three-fourths of the worlds silver outturn.
More silver was produced in 1898 than in
1897 by 1,222 400 ounces fine. The production
in the United States and Mexico comes
largely from lead and copper ores. Per-
haps three-fourths of the product comes in
that way. The great silver production was
absorbed by the arts and manufactures to
the extent of $li,273OoO in coming value
There are no signs of lessened productions
of either gold or silver The mines of Mex
leo and the United States can be made very
productive, and the output of gold is
steadily rising year by year. The Trans
yaal has not reached its limit; Australia is
not half developed: Alaska and the Yukon
are at the beginning of production, and
Colorado will do better each year. Mr..
Roberts anticipates a steady annual in
crease in both of the precious metals dur
ing many years to come.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

From the Sheffield Reaper.
The people are for Morgan, but who the
politicians are for is another question.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

Dewey was hidden to the Atlanta feast
but The could not come. He had TO look
after a sweetheart.
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Atlanta Ghas Bt in for John r. Mclean and
mis- sister, for they did It. now that ahe
whole truth is disclosed.
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Blue-pencil victories are alike. no matter
where they come FROM British victories
of tlaat sort in South Africa are followed
by retreats. Just as Gus are.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

England is reapdng the usual fate when
news Is suppressed. Exaggerations take
the place of truth.
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WHAT THE PEoPLE WANT

The iron barometer reads prosperity of
the biggest kind in 1900.
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Bessemer claims population of 10000;
Ens.ey will have 10000 more by next June
These suburbs help to sweM Jefferson's ag-
gregai,e to 10000, making it second in tac
cotton STATES to Orleans parish only.
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Chicago is still annexing suburbs. They
all do it except Birmingham.
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The British government did not select
it&gan as an >gsont When X wanted canned
roast aeef from Ills eeRaTy.
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Mr.. Mckinley is not another Lincoln
while the treaty with Sulu stands.
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There is a suspicion That General Otis
sent his leftover stock OF blue pencils to
the Cape.