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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
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OUT FOR THE SENATE
the Atlanta Journal.

From the Atlanta Journal.
Montgomery, Ala. February 23.-There is
a political upheaval In Alabama the like of
which has not been seen in this state in
years.
A battle to the death, politically, has
been begun by Governor Joseph #. john
ston, and his contest for the seat in the
United States senate now filled by Hon.
John T. Morgan is on in earnest.
Alabama politics have been stirred to the
boiling point by recent events, and from
one end of the state to another little else
is talked of save the action of Governor
Johnston in putting himself squarely in tho
race for senator, not by any public an
nouncement, but by means unmistakable.
The act celebre in this battle for political
supremacy was the action of Governor
Johnston in turning down his close per-
sonal and political friend, John w. Tomlin-
son, of Birmingham, who was a candidate
for membership on the railroad commits
sion. While there is great surprise at this
fact ITSELF the appointment has served to
bring out more clearly the candidacy of the
governor for Senator Morgan's seat, and a
great howl has gone up.
There is national as well as state poll
tics In the developments and the fight now
on Is certain to have an important bearing
on the campaign for the selection of dele
gates to the democratic national conven-
ton. Tomlnson is a close friend Of Will
liam j. Bryan. He and Governor Johnston
have been close friends.
The defeat of Tomlinson has caused an
upheaval and today the governor is indi-
rectly accused of going over to the side of
Richard Croker and of deserving the Chi
cago platform
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
alabama Is Deeply Interested.

Not only is the Warrior Improvement jeo-
parded by the Nicaragua rider to the river
and harbor bill, but so is the Mobile harbor
Improvement; and this section of the state
Is directly interested in both-in the one
nearly as much as In the other; for when
coal and iron and steel are barged to Mo-
bile it is very important that ships from all
countries should be there to receive them.
The Mobile Item in discussing this subject
says:
This paper has always endorsed the feas-
iblity of the proposed inter-oceanic water
way and we have earnestly looked forward
to the day when the long and faithful labor
of Senator Morgan would be consummated
in the construction of this fin de steele en-
terprise. Mobile, however. is first and all
else next with us, and We believe that deep
water In Mobile harbor is of greater conse-
puence to our city than deep water across
Central America. Therefore, however de-
voutly we may wish to see the canal bill
enacted into legislation, we would rather
see it buried beyond resurrection than that
1t should thrive on the defeat of bill which
means to Mobile a million and half for
deep water.
The Age-Heraid refuses to believe that
senator morgan VIII InperH important ap-
proprlations for his state by putting the
Nicaragua scheme on them as a rider. Some
way will doubtless be found out of the diff
fculty. Senator Morgan Is an "old parlia-
mentary hand" and he will protect the
great interests that are dearer to him than
even an inter-oceanic canal
To lose both through the pressure of the
latter as rider would certaily be very I'M
wise and very unjustifable; and the Age
Herald simply refuses to believe that Sem
ator Morgan will endanger the passage in
any way of the river and harbor bill. No
river and harbor bill ever carried SO much
good for Alabama as the pending bill does,
and Senator Morgan will not do anything
that looks to Its defeat, for its defeat
means long postponement of the unlock
ing Of the mineral district of the state, and
of the opening of its unlimited resources to
the trading world.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
THE SOUTH AND THE NEGRO

From the Washington Post.
The south does not, and never will, pre-
tend that it offers the negro political DOM
ination, official control or substantial as
cendancy of any kind. The south is frank
enough to proclaim its faith that the negro
represents an inferior race and shall not
be permitted to rule. But the colored peo-
pie will be wise to consider mat the white
southerners are their real friends and SYM
pathizers. The time has come for the ne
gro to choose between the 'leader" who
promises much and does nothing for his
welfare and the southern white man who
promises nothing and does much.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
A SILLY CRY
From the Buffalo Express.

From the Buffalo Express.
The imperialists will make no converts
by shrieking "traitors!' at the senators
who opposed the peace treaty. They
would be wise to get over as soon as pos
sible the state of excitement which moves
them to suggest that anti-expansion SEN
ators were in collision with the Filipino
junta and prompted the attack of Saturday
night with the idea that it would bring
waverers to vote against the treaty on
Monday. There would be more logic in
saying that the war was deliberately
brought on by the imperialists for the pur-
pose of making votes for the treaty. II
certainly had that effect, If it had any.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
HELP FOR THE POOR
From the Eutaw Mirror.

From the Eutaw Mirror.
Birmingham is deserving of much praise
for attending to the wants and relieving
the distress of the poor people of that city.
The wolf of hunger has been driven from
the door, cold, cheerless homes have been
made comfortable by supply of coal and
wood, and the sick have been looked after
by the good people of the Magic City dur
ing the freezing heather. Such kindness
Of heart will not only be rewarded on
earth, but the Greater has promised a
bright crown to those who thus work In
His vineyard.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
Allow me to suggest Hon. .John w. Tom
linson as a suitable delegate from Jeffer-
son county in the constitutional conven-
ton. He is eminently fitted for this work,
both by training as lawyer and by virtue
Of his experience in affairs of state. If
do not mistake the temper of the people.
he would be elected by an overwhelming
majority. In his election the governor
would receive a fitting rebuke, and the
cause of justice be vindicated.
The faithful and arduous services of Mr..
Tomlinson in behalf of the party have
never been recognized, and now that the
opportunity presents itself to give recogni-
ton were justly due, it will be embraced
by the people with avidity.
d. B. GRACE.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
PErrUs AND THE PoORHoUsE

From the washington Post.
At the close of the civil war Senator Pet
tus, then just out of the army, started law
anew in Selma, his home. He took Into
partnership a young man who had an eye
for business, as well as clear understand
ing of the law. When the partnership was
being arranged, the young man asked about
fees
'Wel," said Mr.. Pettusf in his calm, de-
lIberate way, "these people are pretty poor,
and we do not want to be too strict in the
matter of fees. We viii take enough to
keep us out of the poor house and not
enough to send us to the penitentiary."
After awhile the firm was retained in a
very large cotton case. The young man
took hold of the case, settled 1t satisfactory
ly, and finally announced his success to his
elder colleague. After he had explained
how the litigation had been ended, Mr.. Pet
tus spoke.
"How about the fee?" said he.
81 struck them for s15,OoO.'" said the
young lawyer, triumphantly. Don't you
think that will keep out of the poor
house?"
yes" said Pettus, with a shudder at the
seeming immensely of the sum, but think
1t will come very near putting us in the
penitentiary."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
A FIGHT TO TIL DEATH

From the Birmingham Ledger.
Mr.. Tomlinson may keep his mouth seal
ed, but his friends apparently do not con-
slider themselves under any such obligation.
They are talking, and not In whispers.
either.
They assert that Mr.. Tomlinson, up to
the afternoon before the appointments were
announced, had every reason to believe
that he was being favoraby considered. In
the final hours, however, the choice lay
between Harvey Jones and Osceola Kyle
and il the friends of the former had
brought to bear anything like the pressure
exerted by the latter, he would have won
out.
Mr. Tomlinson's friends say they expect
that the governor will attack Mr.. Tomlin-
son. In which event 1t will all come out
in the wash" as they put 1t
There is a good deal In this. In the event
the governor and his former right hand
man draw their knives upon each other
some very interesting developments may be
expected.
The ultra silver men have cast the gov
ernor into the balances and they say they
have found him wanting.
In the Oates-Johnston campaign they
ard of free silver in his speech at Roanoke
Then in the campaign with Clarke ne
was rather anxious to avoid the silver dis
cussion than to champion its carse In
fact, they say. the governor used to tell on
the stump story which illustrated his en-
forced attitude as to silver. 1t was some
thing like this: A profane crow once flew
into the belfry of church during service.
The sermon was on eternal punishment,
and the preacher had been displaying be-
fore his congregation a dark picture OF the
horrors of Tophet, used the word damn.
Down futtered the crow and alighting on
the pulpit croaked "d-n YOU" The
preacher and all the congregation fed af-
frighted, with the exception of crippled
old lady, whose crutches had been knocked
out of her reach, and who therefore was
powerless to move. Perceiving her, the
crow few over and croaked again "d-n
you" In sheer desperation the poor
woman shrieked, "And d-n you" The
governor said he was like the poor old
woman.
Then again, in his Tuscumbia speech in
the last campaign, the only reference made
by the governor to the silver question was
something like this:
II see no reason to change my views on
the silver question:
1t is further charged that during that
campaign whatever references were made
to silver by the governor in his speeches
were forced in by the silver people.
In a word, this element of the silver
party in the county charge that the gov
ernor never was for silver except in a
negative sense.
An effort will be made to spread this
idea by propaganda throughout the state,
and the slogan, Joe Johnston and free
silver" will no longer be one with which
to conjure.
This confirms the prediction made in the
Ledger yesterday that there was going to
be bloody war in the Sanhedrim of the sill
yer temple.
In justice to the governor, however 1t
should be stated that he Is abundantly able
to take care of himself in any knife play
that may come.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
WANTS FEWER LEGISLATURES

From the Athens Courier.
The legislature will be through with its
work, having died by limitation of the con-
stitutional time, and who is happier?
Thousands of dollars spent by the state,
and what Is the benefit? Would not Ala
bama have been just as well off il the
august body had not assembled? Oh that
Alabama had fever or bstter legislative
bodies, E.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
" -
OUR MKT GOVERNOR

From the Mobile News
One very small section of the state is
furnishing number of candidates for gov
ernor. Jefferson presents C. NJ. Shelley
and w. C. Ward; while ST. Clair, close at
hand, calls attention to a favorite spn,
Judge John w. liner. Just now it looks
like a lively fight between Shelley and
Stallings.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
The HuIl-HawIey Army Bill,

People will, we fear, have to accept the
Hull-Hawley army bill; for democratic
senators and representatives are, 1t Is
known, pushing the claims of sons or near
relatives to commissions under its terms.
About nine hundred new commissions are
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

correspondent proposes that Mr.. TOM
linson be sent as delegate 10 the cohsu
tutional convention. The suggestion Is an
eminently good one. Mr.. Tomlinson would
make an excellent delegate, and his cleo
tion at the head of the poll would serve to
show the esteem in which he is held in this
county.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
SHOULD BE FREE FROM POLITICS

From the Baltimore Herald.
If there Is any public enterprise which
should be especially free from the infiu-
ences of politics. that enterprise is the TAX
ing of the census. Any other view of the
subject seems like an affront to common
intelligence.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The Filipinos should be taught that mas
sacres of the armed is preferable to exhibit
lions of that nature involving the unarmed.
Our fellow citizens in the Pacific have
much to unlearn.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Jefferson county begins to feel the air of
liberty, now that no order has come from
Montgomery upsetting the peoples pri-
maries.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Mr.. Mckinley and his pet secretary OF
war demand the Hull bill, and an oppor-
tunity to place 900 commissions where they
will do the most good.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

SENATOR VESTS TENACITY OFPURPOSE
Washington Correspondent of the N. Y.
Tribune.
Senator Vest is back in his seat again
looking like his old self, and seemingly lit-
tie affected by the severe illness through
which he has just passed, and what 1t was
thought at one time might prove fatal The
senior senator from Missouri has a splendid
constitution, and has weathered more dam
gerous Illnesses than his recent one. Sem
ator Vest is a picturesque character, and
his language is sometimes more forcble
than elegant, but is invariably fluent.
Whatever else may be said of Senator
Vest, his heart is warm, his spirit loyal.
A story is told of him that during the civil
war he left his home to attend the con-
federate congress at Richmond, which was
shortly afterward occupied by the federal
troops If he remained there he would of
course, have been arrested, but General
John d. Stevenson in command, was an
old friend and schoolmate of Vest. At the
time Stevenson arrived on the scene Mrs
Vest was i'll. He stationed a guard around
| the Vest house and kept it there as long
as he remained in the vicinity. Vest never
forgot his kindness When General Steven
son died a year ago his widow was left in
Strengthened circumstances. Hearing f
this, Vest prepared bill and forced It
through congress, allowing her $50 a month.
1t was difficult matter to have the aInoarr
fixed so high. the committee ON pension IN
sisting it ought to be cut down to $50. in
accordance with the rules governing such
cases.
what do care for your rules?" sa!i
Vest. General Stevenson once rendered
great service to my wife, and it is praner
now that should try to help his widow.
She needs this money, and she must havo
It," Tenacity is one of Mr.. Vests most
prominent characteristics. wheu he tn-
dertakes to do thing he generally caFies
1t through. and IN this instance the bD was
passed granting Mrs. Stevenson tHf full
amount caII-s eo- fr tho nri9inal bill
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Senator Morgan's health is unusually
good, and that of General Joe Wheeler
gives promise of twenty years of activity.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Aguinaldo's islands are proving disloyal
to him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Maybe the governor thought himself SUI
ficiently powerful to disregard the wishes
of both the people and the press OIL Ala
hama but there are those who think not
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Senator Billy Mason seems to be prepar-
ing to play Lafayette to Aguinaldo's
Washington.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The legislature did good work in pass
ing the bill to add one mill taxation for the
benefit of schools. The senate refused 10
defeat 1t. so the governor signed it.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

When Alabama is relieved of boss-rule,
and the country of Alger, all may consider
that good times have come again.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

When Aguinaldo becomes a rooter at a
baseball game then, and not until then, will
We know that he is fully Americanized.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

When Joey comes home there may be
brass bands and carriage and four, and
all the populace to meet him. 1t would be
clever on the part of Jefferson.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

In all the developments In and around
Manila no one has discovered Aguinaldo on
the firing line.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The beef court of inquiry does not seem
to consider the report of the whitewash
board as final. Neither do the people.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Alabama is not unmindful of the great
debt she owes her own Joe Wheeler, even
If the nation be ungrateful.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The simplicity and inexpensiveness Of
the election of French president do not
commend themselves to the negro polite
ian in this country.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
EQUAL TO TIE EMERGENCY

From the Ohio State Journal.
M. Loubet accepted the presidency OF
France with all the CELEBRITY and alacrity
of an Ohio man.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The impression is growing that Governor
Johnston will not this year order the coun-
ty executive committee to eat their own
words.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The packers and the ex-privates should
meet in the beef court, and fight 1t out.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The new beef court should call in a few
ex-privates, for few escaped the canned
article alive.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The celebration of May day and of Dew
eys great victory will be pulled off to-
gether.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Civilization has been extended to Hawaii
In the form of the franking privilege and
the Congressional Record.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

M. Ioubet was faithful to his friends and
he never posed as boss. He is now presi-
dent of France.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Admiral Dewey will soon round out {
year of warfare and excellent activity.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The legislature has adjourned and Joseph
Is left to himself again.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Machine building is not an industry thai
Alabama covets.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The new French president is bimetal-
list.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

"There is great indignation all over the
state at this strange piece of business"
says the Admission Hot Blast mot be-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

cause H. 4omuossu was Governor 5aiar
ston's friend. blt beeFuzs ma. senoemsR
was tn choice at the people and the
of the z--- Ihe governor sAau.d haEe
shown some consideration for the wishes
of his constituents"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
To the Atlanta Journal:

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. %.
In reply to your telegram, the appoint
ment of railroad commissioners was
unanimously confirmed by the senate,
and ev' newspaper, so far as l know,
indors e appointees.
l have authorized no statement that
am or expect to be a candidate for
any office. JOS f. JOHNSTON.
Will Governor Johnston be good ehough
to name his newspapers?
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
Name Them. Governor.

The Atlanta Journal yesterday wired to
Governor Johnston asking if he was can
didate for the United States senate, and
If he desired to reply to 1.-The structures OF
The Age-Herald and other papers touching
your appointment of Kyle and Caffee as
railroad commissioners" To this the
governor replied:
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Mr. William Calvin Oates. IT.. only son
of General William C. Oates. is In the city
with his mother, the guest of his aunt
Mrs. Robert L. Houstonf Nineteenth stree,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-25
SHOPMEN ACTIVE.
Tell Why They Favor the Erec-
tion of the City Hall.

There is no doubt that the sentiment
of the majority of the men at the Santa
Fe shops, is for the building of the
city hall. They are almost unit on
this main point. but they are somewhat
divided as to how and where 1t ought
to be built. A number are of the opln-
ion that the selection of the site for the
city hall ought to have been left to
vote of the people, yet many OF this
faction do not object to the present Sc
lected site, but they feel that the peo-
pie should say where the building is to
be located.
The city hall site is a question that
could not have been settled at the or
iginal election last spring for it was
not then known what sites would be
offered. The site at Seventh and Quin-
cy streets was selected from those Of
fered because it was the cheapest
among those centrally located. After
that the bond election was declared IL
legal by the district court but the city
was not absolved from it's contract for
the site Everything that has been
done has been above board and Will
stand the clear light of day. A city
hall" could not be built in the city
park In talking with some of the men
during the noon hour, the following
opinions were expressed:
J. w. Gibbons-I am personally in favor
of the city hall and other other i'm
rrovement which will upbuild the city
Of Topeka, but 1 am also in favor OF
the people selecting the site of all pub
lie buildings, ana not nave II leAI u De
done by a favored few Although the
city council is not legally bound to al
low the people to do this, yet it Is
morally bound to do so.
Jud Coe-If the obnoxious OdOrs from
the mouth of the sewer, the smell from
the packing house, and the gas works
could be eliminated. I would see no
objections to locating the city hall in
the city park, but under the existing
circumstances, it seems to me that the
site which has been chosen, is as good
as could be found. I am in favor of
the city hall and of anything which is
for the best interests of the city.
B. J. Tumelty-I am in favor of all
things which ought to be done to
needs a city hall, but I think that the
build up city. 1 think that the city
people ought to have something to say
as to where it is to be located.
J. A. Methodist am in favor Of the
city hall, but I think that the site was
chosen very hastily. 1t seems to me
that such things of so much public in
| terest should be submitted to the vote
of the people.
J. E. Brown am in favor of the
building of the city hall, as Topeka
surely needs one. 1t is a public i'm
provement and would help the city and
| ought to be built
Register Waring-The city hall ought
1 to be built. / am very much in favor
of it and so are all men who have the
/ best interests OF Topeka at heart. If
there is anything that Topeka needs
/ just at this time it is city hall
Ed Whitcomb-I am in favor OF