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The age-herald., 1899-09-02
Neuro Troops and the Race Problem.

The Springfield Republican, with char acteristic independence boldly questions in the heart of New England the policy of raising two or more regiments of me- groes for service in the Philippines. It calls attention to the fact that the bravery of the blacks at Santiago has been fol- lowed by renewal of race troubles in the south. "The negro" 1t says. 'has just passed through the bloodiest summer known in the south since reconstruction by quoting its own words:
 Why give the negroes a chance to fight under the flag? Why give them an oppor- tunity to demonstrate their equality with the White race in point of physical courage? Does 1t not make the negro stuck up" and tend to humiliate the lordly Anglo Saxon? For there is no capacity belonging to the white race of which 1t Is so proud as the capacity to fight Advances in civ ilization seem to have made no difference. To be known as a fighter gives greater assurance of fame and fortune than any other reputation, and the nation today, it f'as been made to appear thrills from end to end over the way in which the arms of the union, contending simply for the prin- ciple of brute power, smash the little brown columns of distant revolting peo- pie.
 The Republican goes on to say that "the effects in the southern black belt of tho policy of using negroes as soldiers are thus to be seriously considered. The question possesses phases which. under present standards of national and racial superior ity, deeply touch the peace and order Of the country"
 The Republican may be cranky over some questions and at some periods of time, but its very independence enables 1t to consider some questions in a commonsense way. and with clearness and force that must be felt in New England. Practically speak, ing. the Republican says that the enlist ment of negro regiments Is an assertion of race that breeds trouble, and that the brunt of the trouble falls upon the negro himself. It therefore questions the expediency of the proposed policy. It really urges Secretary of War Root to con- fine enlistments to whites. both in the in- terest of law and order. and for the good of the blacks themselves.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
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From the Albertville Banner.

From the Albertville Banner.
 The Alabama State Fair will be held in Birmingham this fall, and it is proposed that we have an exhibit from this section of Sand mountain, to be known as the Sand Mountain exhibit. The editor of this paper and others have gone to work to make all the arrangements for space. etc. for the exhibit. S. w. Riddle, of Gadsden. president of the board of trustees of the agricultural school. has been elected one of the vice-presidents, and has arranged for space for the school exhibit. and will ren- der all assistance needed in helping to ar range the Sand mountain exhibit. This will prove valuable advertisement to this section to have a good display of the products of Sand mountain on exhibition Transportation on the exhibits will be free. Bring your exhibits to this office where they ss.ll be labeled with a printed label with your name and address, and as fast as the collections are made will be shipped to Birmingham. If you have some fine corn, cotton, potatoes, sorghum, pumpkins, melons, chickens or any farm products either of fruits, agricultural or stock that you wish to exhibit apply at this office &r full particulars.
 Also any minerals that you have. let us know about them. Let us go to work. every citiZen in this section, that We may have a splendid exhibit and give Sand mountain the biggest advertisement she has ever had. It will increase the valueAof your property by bringing in new settIers with money. Let everybody go to work and secure a nice exhibit of some kind There will be premiums given for the best exhibit
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

From the New York Press. -s

From the New York Press. -ss
 Usually when woman gets ready to cry it's a sign she hasn't anything to cry about.
 The way a woman acts with her clothes when she goes up stairs is enough to make even the stairs blush.
 If woman cant find anything else to be proud about her looks. she will rejoice that she isn't knock-kneed-
 Lots of us would be willing to go to hell if we could drag along with us somebody we've got a grudge against but aren't sure is going without assistance.
 When an engaged girl plans how she will act after she Is married she thinks of her self. duesnly and stately, descending to the hall to greet her husband when he comes home and letting him kiss her on the fore- head: what she does is to fall down stairs and then cry on his waistcoat.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
EXPEl>

From the Mobile Herald.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald remarks "No matter what combines may be formed by politicians the people of this mineral district know that the experience and train ing of their representatives in congress at present must be retained in order to finish the Warrior improvement and secure an armor-plate mill. Green hands need not apply" Just so. and the people of Ala bama wish also to retain Senator Morgan to bring the Nicaragua canal project to a successful conclusion
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

question few months ago. The salary of the mayor of Anniston Is s1 200 year.
 @There Is great boom in Franklin coun- ty.'' said man from Russellville. Lands are selling for sl5O an acre, and several poor farmers have suddenly found them- selves rich Of course. the lands are rich with minerals. and there is a great scram- bie amongst those who desire to pur- chase"
 Jerry Fountain has friends all over Ala bama. thousands of them here at home, who will very sincerely and very heartily congra tulate him upon his appointment as superintendent of education for Jefferson county the plum of all such places in the state. State Superintendent Abercrombie has done we'll he has done a great service to the public schools of the states greatest county He has placed in position OF great responsibility one of the best young men in Jefferson. Mir. Fountain submitted to Mir. Abercrombe many very powerful recommendations and endorsements. MT Abercrombie satisfied himself that these papers were based upon the truth concern ing a good and perfectly competent man. MT Fountains appointment followed The new superintendent is both teacher, and an accomplished accountant. At present he is in the office of the John T. Milner estate at Newcastle He is about forty years old, and Is one of the best of good fellows.
 Alex T. London has returned from Canada. Between Toronto and Birming- ham I found no place where the weather was so pleasant as 1t Is in this city," he said
 State Senator Frank s. Moody, of Tusca- loosa, was in town yesterday.
 
 Louis c. Cardinal, of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, is in town.
 United States District Attorney William Vaughan has returned from Washington feeling good and looking well. 'lf were to talk to you for publication I'd try my best to say nothing" was the jocular an- swer to a request for "something lively about politics. Mfr Vaughan Is naturally very much pleased over the appointment of Messrs. Samuels. Hardeman and Going to the army. They were three of his four recOmm6fnudpfONS lO tn6 war uSPdA lihChif and so his success is very marked Major Allison, who accompanied MT Vaughan to Washington. stopped over in Tennessee for a few days. Lieutenant Going 1t may be here stated, yesterday received orders to report for duty at once to Captain Steele. in charge of the army recruiting station in this city.
 
 Editor Charles H. Greer, of the vide awake Marion Standard. was in town last night He and the Standard are prospering greatly.
 September having the letter R. the lus- cious oyster promptly appeared upon the local scene yesterday.
 William H. Hundley, of Athens, is in town.
 Jim Pearce, of Pearce's Mill. is in town.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
BOARD OF rR.DE's FIGHT

From the Greensboro Watchman.
 The Birmingiham Board of Trade Is going to make fight against the present railroad commission law. We are heartily with the gentlemen. As at present consti- tuted, the commissioners have only advis-s ory powers. and if the railroads do not see fit to accept their advice, then there is no recourse against the railroads. Either give the commissioners power to enforce their orders. or else abolish the offices. It is an expensive ornament to the state govern- ment. .t..
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
4 DU A sf1O ,.oUE

From the Luverne Journal.
 We have been informed that some one has talked of using buck shot in case names are used in the Eliza Brunson affair. The buck shot game can be played by two or more. Whenever it is definitely settled who is the father of the prospective babe, the Journal will make the fact known and risk the buck shot. As an act of charity the Journal would advise the non-use of buck shot. Some one might get hurt. That's alll
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
EEUCA ION4I. o TIERS

From the Montgomery Journal.
 Hon. John w. Abercrombie Is not disap- pointing the expecta tions of his friends as state superintendent of public education. As state senator he resolutely and with great tact procured the passage of tho great reform bills, which he is now him- self executing. That was a rare good for tune-to know the reforms needed, to be in position to inaugurate them by legisla- tion, and now to put them in practical op- eration. He is showing courage ability and sincerity. Before his term is out all friends of education hope that he will crown his work by another and triumphant reform in securing a qualification for the county superintendents. Let us all help him.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
It Was Merely n Hnh.t

The lawyer asked the witness if the incf- dent previously alluded to wasn't a miracle, and the witness said he didn't know what a miracle was.
 "Oh, come," said the attorney. "Suppos- ing you were looking out of window in the twentieth story of building and should fall out and should not be injured. What would you call that?"
 An accident" was the stolid reply.
 ''Yes, yes; but what else would you call it? We'll, suppose you were doing the same thing the next day; suppose you looked out of the twentieth story window and fell out. and again should find yourself not in jured. Now, what would you call that?"
 "A coincidence" said the witness.
 ''Oh. come, Q now" the lawyer began again, relates the Gentlewoman. T want you to understand what a miracle Is, and I'm sure you do. Now. just suppose that on the third day you were looking out of tho twentieth story window and fell out. and struck your head on the pavement twenty stories below, and were not in the least injured. Come. now, what would you call it?"
 Three times2" said the witness, rousinr a little from his apathy. Well. I'd call that a habit,
 And the lawyer gave 1t up. <.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
Coal Trade of Mobile.

The annual report of the geoloStcai sur vey on the production of coal in 1898. in- cludes a letter from Secretary England of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. This the mining district of Alabama, to the state, to the country, the opening of the Warrior river to slackwater navigation would be, and ever will be. Only 126,sS5 tens of coal were handled in Mobile last year, Contracts for over 100000 tons of coal for export had to be declined, on account of the inability of mines and railroads 10 provide 1t. Vessels that would have pre- ferred to fill their bunkers with Alabama coal, could not obtain a sufficient supply, and were thus compelled to call at Hamp- ton Roads for the balance.
 The proper expansion of the coal indus try in this state cannot take place until there is water transportation between the mines and the sea. The Pittsburg district has such transportation, and so has much of the Ohio and Illinois districts, and strong movement should be made next win ter towards inducing congress to deal as literally with the Alabama district. Tne immediate representatives of this district are as faithful and energetic as men can be. but the matter should be made broad issue. Alabama as a state should demand tine quick opening of the Warrior. Mobile as the sole port of the state should be es- pecially urgent and the entire state should lend a helping hand.
 The opening of the Warrior Is no longer local issue. It is inseparably blended with an export trade to the West Indies. and through the Nicaragua canal with vast Pacific trade. Mobile should make the opening of the Warrior it's chief desire, the All else should be subordinated to it, be- cause it means more to Mobile than all else that it has in hand. The value of an opening of this district to the sea means prosperity to Mobile beyond it's brightest dreams. It involves prosperity to all parts of the state. for the port and the mineral district cannot be rendered prosperous without resultant prosperity in every nook and corner of the state The value of tho Warrior improvement to the entire state has never been fully appreciated.
 Superintendent of Education Abercrom- bic and the new examining board are fast winning their way to the heart of the peo- pie. bill requiring high qualifications in county superintendents will go through the next legislature in spite of combined po- litical pull formed against it by the su- narintfmdanta
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

If beef keeps on going up canned roast beef will again be marketed, and corned beef hash will command premium
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

Philadelphia is content with the job of building bridges for Egypt and battieships for Russia, and does not desire to rule the world.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

Cotton is coming to market and the chili- ren are going to school, and the people of Alabama are attending strictly to business
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

Senator Stewart, of Nevada, is an ardent imperiaist, but that issue will not lessen his admiration for and support of Mr. Bryan.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

The Hannaites in Ohio are already be- ing record. If they do not find what they want, they will invent enough to make a plausible story.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

General Jiminez will soon be Dictator Jiminez. and then he will begin to talk back to President Mckinley.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

The Sultan of Suu is an American; and wives and to have them supported by the government, all other Americans should have a like chance.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

Mir. Mclean and Mir. Goebel will now, as true democrats, endeavor to obtain the con- sent of the governed.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

There is a lurking suspicion after all that MT. Chamberlain does not intend to carry the war into Africa.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

Auto hold-ups and auto thiefs will soon supplant the old time article.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

Dato Mundi of the Jolo archipelago is now distinguished American.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

What General Mercier needs is a bor- dereau that will hold water.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

in the Philippines. Anyone is better than Grandma Otis.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

The treaty or contract Of the Unltea States with the Sultan of suIu has become a secret dossIer. It must be given to the public
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

The rivalry of cotton markets now drowns the appeals of politicians.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

Political "pul" does not count for much in Secretary Elihu Roots mind.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

The people propose to select their own candidates Primaries have come to stay.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

Guerin has not been arrested. and yet he Is prisoner.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

We paid s2OOOOO0O for the Fdlipinos. but the yellow rascas would net stay bought.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
Perverting Tenryson

A choice blunder was made the other day by young curate who was preaching up- on dogma. He brought in the couplet: For modes of faith let graceless zealots fight,
 His can't be wrong whose life is in the right,
 !, and appended the explanation, 'as Tenny- son wrote when he first heard of the SaI- vation Army!"
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY

Sir Edwin Arnold, whose Light of Asia has done much to famlliarize the matter cf-fact western world with Oriental mys- ticism, is a man of strongly marked per- sonality. In common with many other men of genius, he has his little pecufiarities. some of which occasionally raise the laugh against him. It is related that upon fly ing visit from his Japanese home to Eng land he personally supervised the unload ing of the vans which carried his luggage. As case after case was removed to his tenn porary siomicie, he checked them from a list with the care of an experienced super cargo. Suddenly he espied a box labeled Edwin Arnold" Then his massive brow grew dark. That is not my name?' he shouted. and seizing a marking pct and brush, he wrote the prefix ''Sir" before the address in letters fully foot high.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
Words Failed Him

It is told of Admiral John Crittenden Watson, now in command at Manila, that at Boston in 1893 the green hands of the naval militia came aboard his ship. and practical joker far'ard told them that they would have to deliver their fasks to the sailmaker's mate. That worthy, who was never known to refuse drink was shortly aftepward astounded to receive, as gifts, as he supposed, large number of fasks of good whisky. He was found the next day asleep in the sailroom, says the Chi cago Record, with dozens of empty flasks around him and on him, and was brought ito the mast" Watson, his voice trem- bling with anger or 1auehter-no one knew which--eyed him, and then blurted out: "A1eck, have no words with which to discuss such a case as yours. Go for ward!"
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
From the Pine Belt News.

From the Pine Belt News.
 The chaff will be separated from the grain in the examinations for teachers in the state public schools. There is not better law on the statute books.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
From the Ozark Southern Star.

State Superintendent of Education Aber- crombte is enforcing the law in regard to the examination of teachers by county su- perintendents. He Is right. If the law to raise the standard of education in Alabama accomplishes that end it must be enforced.
The age-herald., 1899-09-02
..LoVE-S VIGIL"

Love VIII outwatch the stars ara light the skies When the falls and the silent dark deVOurS.
 hOurS- And conquer with the look of his sad eyes: He a k Kingdom wi SiEhS, His qufer sIghs-= w I,ile all the internal  TrembIe and pale upon their central tow 
 Lest. haEIy. his bright universe arise. An will be we'll if he have strength to wait Till his lost FIeiad. laite and silver-shod, Regains her place make the perfect Then all the world will know that Love Is That somehow he is greater than  That in the Cesnic Council he is God.
 -EdWin Narkham-
The age-herald., 1899-09-02

Annistonians who drop into Birmingham declare that politics in their town is as hot as the hottest It is all on account of the vacancy in the mayoraty office caused by the lamented death of Mayor flight The late mayor was serving his third term, and had he lived he might have served many terms more. for he was exceedingly popu- lar. There are two candidates for the va cant office. Alderman 0. z. Henderson. who is quite young man. and Frank Nelson, we'll known business man. Between them they are stirring up Anniston almost as thoroughly as that beautiful and pros- porous city was stirred over the court house
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-24

adopted looking to the proper reporting
Of all moneys used for the orphanage
purposes.
The committee on presbytery reports
recommended an establishment of the
synod i'll India. The proposition to es.
tabish Il presbytery on the Pacific coast
was reported unfavorably.
The committee ON the Minneapolis
academy reported in favor of plan re,
ducing the purchase price TO S13, 900. 1t
reported also that the land be reduced
10 one half IL area and that ON the pay
ment of 81 900 all outstanding indebted
ness be cancelled, including interest up
to the lst of May, the money TO be raised
by subscription, that for the purpose OF
enabling the committee to complete the
arrangement. $3.50 be loaned by the
board Of extension, to be returned by
Dec. l next. The report was adopted.
The next annual meeting will be held
m Sparta, Ills, beginning June ,, 1900.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-24

thence northerly along the westerly line of
Brown lot No 10 and lots Numbers III and 10.
Vial and MunSon's allotment: to the north
west corner of lot No 10 Vial and Munson
allotment; thence westerly along the north
erly line of Oberholtz lOt No. to the south
east corner of Oberholtz lot No.3to the north
east corner of same: thence westerly along
the northerly line of OberhOltZ lots 3, !, ). 5,
., $ and Q to the southerly line of Forge ST.;
thence southerly along the southerly line of
Forge street to point where the eaSterIy
line of Brown lot No. produced northerIV
would intersect the said southerIy line of
Forge street; thence southerly along said
easterly line of Brown lot No. fand said line
produced northerly, to the southeast corner
of said lot; thence westerly along the south
erly line of Brown lot No. !, to the north
east corner of lot No. Is. Oberholtz allot-
ment: thence sOutherly along the easterIy
line of Oberholtz lots numbers l5and l6. to the
southeast corner of said lot No. Ij; thence
westerly along the southeriy line
OF OberhOltlZ lot No. -. to the center of
Adams street; thence northerly along the
center of Adams street. to point opposite
the southeast corner OF Good lot No. 4;
thence westerly along the southerly line of
lot No. !, Good allotment, TO the center of
alley; thence nOrtherly along the center
line OF alley TO the Southerly llne of lot No.
IL, Good allotment. produced to said center
OF alley; thence southwesterly along the
southerly line of lots numbers IA and Is,
Good allotment. TO the center of Arch
street; thence southerly along the center of
Arch street TO the center of alley north OF
lot No. Ill., BartgeS allotment; thence south
westerly along the center of alley to the
center or Nebraska street; thence northerly
along the center of Nebraska street to a
point opposite the northeast corner of lot
No. l23, BartgeS allotment: thence Westerly
along the northerly line of lot No. I23,
Bartges allotment. to the place of begin
ming.
Said assessment shall he payable to the
treasurer of said city in four ~ equal, an
nual installmentS, and bonds shall be is
sued in anticipation OF the collection of the
same.
Passed May p lS99
Chas. III. Isbell. +. p. Sprigle
City Clerk. Pres. City Council.
Approved by the board of City Commits
Sioners. Chas H IsbeII
May zi-3l Clerk.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-24
Reformed Church General synod.

TIFFIS, O.. May 24.-The general
synod of the Reformed church convened
its thirteenth triennial meeting here
last night with sermon by President
j. \. Peters of Heidelberg university of
this city. DIR. Calvin z. Gerard of Read
ing. Pa, was elected president. Today
the remaining officers will be chosen
and some reports presented. In the af-
ternoon attention will be given to the
colleges at Lancaster, Pa, Tiffin, She
boygen, Wis. Collegeville, Pa, and
Philadelphia. The Wonan's Mission
airy society of the general synod also
convened here.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-24
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