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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-04-15

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The age-herald., 1899-03-30
New Bank Collection Charges.

practically all New York banks-will here- after receive checks from other cities and states at face value. after a charge for col lection has been made. On an Alabama check minimum charge of one-quarter of per cent will be made, the charge to be,
 however. in any case at least 10 cents. All states below Virginia are in the Alabama 1t, and west of 1t to the Mississippi river, the minimum charge is to be one-tenth of per cent. The same charge that is im- posed on Alabama checks goes with cheeks
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
Yesterdays Convention.

The democratic convention at Montgom- cry yesterday was disorderly gathering made so by men who sought to defeat the calling of constitutional convention by honesty-open and fair methods in all acts An element of the party sought to prevent the calling of a constitutional convention being made a democratic party issue in the election. To have deprived the convention call of the endorsement of the party would have meant it's defeat. It would have meant a repudiation of the act of a demo- in the party, high in office given them by the party, who endeavored to prevent the constitutional convention call being made party issue for the purpose of defeating it. Without the support of the democratic party no such issue could carry. nor should any issue carry.
 The convention, however, overruled this element, and The Age-Herald congratulates the party Tn the StaIo that IL ulu- lHeu antagonism was due to the personal ann bitions of men who know they can control under the vile system which has been pre- vailing in certain sections of this state. but which when a new constitution is adopted can no longer be effective These men were turned down yesterday. The best element of the white democracy of the state pre- vailed. It adopted platform for the guid- ance of the constitutional convention which every respectable white man in the state, be he rich or poor. can and will endorse. The convention, after its squabbling was over, acted wisely and well. It acted in manner to make a constitutional conven- tion a certainty. No white democrat can oppose the platform adopted yesterday and remain within the party.
 Every white man in the state should read this platform carefully. If those who read it find those who have not, let each one explain to his neighbor and there can be no misapprehension, no lack of confidence and the convention will be called by an over- whelming majority.
 The final result is with the people, be- cause the people must ratify the new con stitution before it becomes effective, and the people will do themselves no hurt.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
I'D pIsRAND CoLOREp MILITIA

Atlanta, Ga-The state of Georgia has determined that negro volunteer military companies are undesirable. and Governor Candler's administration has begun mus tering out all the colored volunteer com panies now a part of the state militia.
 This action on the part of the state Is a result of the alleged riotous and disgrace ful conduct of the volunteer negro immune regiments which were stationed at Chicka- mauga and Macon. and which shot their way through this and other states on their way home after being mustered out re- gently.
 Governor Candler and the adjutant gen. eral are convinced that negro troops are a menace to the peace and order of the state," and on Saturday an order was issued from the capitol discharging the fol- lowing coored companie in the state service:
 Georgia Cadets, Company B, Second Bat talion, infantry; Georgia Volunteers, col ored, Atlanta.
 Governors Volunteers, Company c, Sec ond Battalion, infantry; Georgia Volun- teers, colored, Atlanta
 Fulton Guards, Company D, Second Bat talion, infantry; Georgia Volunteers, color ed, Atlanta
 Columbus Volunteers, Company B, Sec ond Battalion. infantry; Georgia Volun- teers, colored
 Field staff and non-commissioned staffs Second Battalion, infantry; Georgia Vol unteers, colored.
 The order discharging also commands the captains of the companies to turn over their guns and ammunition and state prop erty to the adjutant general at once
 As a reason for the discharge it is stated that the companies are incompetent and m Ch maintaining the standard of the state militia. It is said that the governor is in- censed at the conduct of the negro regi- ments and that he will not retain one of the colored companies In the state service. The negro soldiers are complaining at their summary discharge.
 Other companies will be mustered out this week.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
EXCITING SCENES,
Belgium Chamber of Deputies Thrown
 Into Violent Uproar.

Brussels, March 29.-There were some citing scenes in the chamber of deputies today in connection with the discussion of the recent expulsion from Belgium of former priest Chabonnel, native of France, whoe lectures on socialism the authorities considered objectionable.
 The socialist members interpellated the government and the rightists deputies tried to close the debate. This led to violent socialist protests, during which the speak CTS attacked from both sides.
 The members then rushed at each other. Though actual fighting was avoided. the uproar was defeaning. The most abusive epithets were used and the presiding presi- dent ordered the galleries to be closed. Thereupon the spectators appealed to the socialists who told them to remain quiet, and caused some of the spectators to resist the ushers and the soldiers had to be sum- moned to clear the galleries, resulting in a series of exciting scuffies. In the mean while the deputies on the floor continued to vituperatc, t@t the house was eventually cleared and the sitting was suspended for an hour, during which M. Bethune, a mem Der of the rightists. and M. Journes, social ist, exchanged challenges to fight duel.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
THE Ex-MILLIONAIRE

s B. Riser in Chicago News. Aurelian Flagg of the Board of Trade Discovered a scheme whereby A million or more could be handily made Through a speculation in rye; So ne laid his plans and he biundered in, He staked his all to lose or win,
 As others had done before; Lol the market turned as he said it would. And there, with swelling chest, he stood, Worth a million dollars or more! Aurelian Flagg of the Board Of Trade, Who had speculated in rye, Put on some frills of the highest grade And exploited a capital I; It was not to luck that success was due, But wise foresight had carried h m
 through
 And made him a millionaire. You had the chance, l had it, too, But we didn't know the thing he knew, So we stood aloof and We didn't dare. Aurelian Flagg of the Board of Trade Took second fiier in rye. And dropped the million that he had made Would you know the reason why? Things didn't turn out as he thought they
 would,
 Just why he never quite understood Ill-luck had entered the deal somewhere; When you win you have wisdom, genius.
 pluck,
 When you lose your loss Is due to bad luck As it chanced with the ex-uiliionaire.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
THE CHARS CONFERENCE.
Balfour Promises Cooperation in All
 Plausible Schemes.

London, March 29.-A deputation repre- senting the international peace crusade, in- cludng the bishops of London and Roches- ter, William T. Stead and a number of members of parliament, waited upon A. J. Balfour, the acting minister of foreign af- fairs, today and urged that her majesty's government instruct it's representatives at the czar's peace conference to effectively support all practicable proposals in the di- rection of disarmament and general arbi- tration
 In reply MT. Balfour promised the most hearty sympathy with the wish of the del egation. Personally, he added, he took a sanguine view of the possibility of the dim mutton of war and, he continued, there were few things he regretted more than the fact that the scheme for general arbi- tration between Great Britain and the United States had fallen through. although he was well convinced that with two such communities having so much in common, the scheme, though deferred, was not de- feated, and that general arbitration would be eventually adopted between them, even if it was not generally known to the world.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Tbe AnqIo-French Agreement.

The agreement recently signed by the France is one of far-reaching importance. because 1t disposes of great districts of the worlds surface. It puts, too. more African questions beyond dispute. and thus by have been averted. It really cuts up. and definitely determines the boundaries of the northwest section of Africa.
 In substance, the agreement gives to Great Britain the Nile valley, including ahr-El-Ghazal and Darfur, but France is to have equal commercial rights in this territory. In the lands west and north of the territory, which is practically the Nile watershed, France is to have dominion All the country about Lake Tchad Is to be French territory. The French really take about all of the territory lying west of the Nile watershed, but commiss.on is to be appointed to determine the exact line from the Belgian Congo to the ffteenth parallel of latitude. Practically by this important convention France gains unauestioned DO. ltical control of vast region in northwest Africa, while England retains independent control of the Nile valley.
 If this settlement settles, too, the Egypt ian question, as 1t doubtless does England is the greater gainer, although France gains control of vast territory. England must hereafter, 1t is plain, be considered the mistress of Egypt, and there is no power now left that can hope to call her control of that land in serious question. All in all, the conyention just concluded will probably prove to be. like our treaty with Spain, very important transact tion- one of the most important, probably, of the current year. Fashoda and Major Mlrchand were not without their Ises, for they led directly up to settlement of long-standing and irritating troubles.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

From the Ozark Southern Star.
 Since it has been definitely known that General Oates has carried this senatorial district, and would be a member of the con- sttutional convention, there has been a general movement all over the state to induce him to allow the use of his name for president of the constitutional conven- ton, if one be held. He has consented and his friends have already done some good work for him and will push his claims to the finish. General Oates will be easily the ablest member of that splendid body of men. The fact that he was a member of the convention of 1875, which framed our present constitution, his long career in congress, and the governorship for one term, peculiarly fit him for the position and he would make a model presiding of ficer. It would be an additional honor not only to General Oates but to this section, which he represents, and we hope to see him president of the convention.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

from Indian Territory. Oklahoma. Utah, Arizona. California. Washington and can- ada
 The new schedule of charges goes into effect April 8, and there are no exceptions except checks from Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and nearby towns. If these new regulations operate as imPediments to trade in New York city, trade will be conducted nearer home. and no harm will thus be done.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
Schools in Rich and Poor Counties.

The Eutaw Mirror complains because Greene county receives for school purposes from the general fund only $6,562 although it pays in property taxes sl5.S51 It cites in contrast Clarke county. The latter re- ceves for school purposes from the gem eral fund $12,166, although it only pays in to the treasury $7O59. In other words, the richer counties have to assist in bearing the burdens of the poorer counties, rather of the counties containing heavy negro populations. What is true as to Greene or Hale counties, is true in a still greater degree of Jefferson and Montgomery coun- ties.
 So far as state taxes are concerned, there seems to be but one way of looking at the educational question. Public educa ation seems to be a state burden, to be carried by all in proportion to their ability-their taxpayng ability. If the intelligence of the state is to be advanced as whole, there is no other feasible plan. The richer counties must help the poorer counties. No other plan of apportionment than a per- capita plan will lift up all parts of the state.
 But an alleviation of the trouble that the Mirror complains of can be found in ex- tended authority for supplementary taxa tion for school purposes in counties and in local districts. In both education should be encouraged, not discouraged. The power of strictly local taxation for school purposes should be unlimited; the power to bond should be limited. In Louisiana the makers of a new constitution last year unanimously adopted provision giving any school district power to tax itself for school purposes without limit. This is in accordance with American practice and ex- perience. This would to certain extent meet the Mirrors opposition to school tax ation for the good of other counties The question is beset with difficulties, and a compromise will probably be its solution.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Man loves for sin; woman sins for love.
 The most intellectual woman gets down to the level of fool easier than she stays up where she ought to.
 If men understood how women ranked them in importance with powder puffs and curling tongs, more of them would go off and try to make dogs love them.
 When a woman feels homesick she be- lieves nothing else could make her so sad, but she gets a lot sadder when she can't find any excuse for feeling homesick.
 The reason woman buys her Easter bonnet so far ahead of Easter Sunday is so that she can be tempted to wear it be- fore then and observe Lent by not yielding to me temptation until she wants to.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
THE RACE IN 1900

From the Anniston Index.
 The next race for the presidency will be between William Mckinley and William Jennings Bryan. If the two men live, and active campaign work will no doubt com menee soon after the assembling of con- gress in December In fact, there is con- siderable doing along the skirmish line now, and the contest bids fair to be one of the most memorable for years. Great questions will enter into the contention and no doubt the popular vote will be the larg- est ever cast by the American people.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
The Campaign North of Manila.

General Otis campaign for the purpose of breaking the backbone of the Aguinaldo army is conducted north of Manila and north of the Pasig river. General Lawton is south of the Pasig river, watching any movements that may occur in that quar- ter, and Admiral Dewey holds Manila by the weight of his deadly and destructive guns.
 The aggressive campaign against Agui- naldo has been conducted north of Manila, and as near the bay as the jungles and numerous inlets would permit. Nearly all the points, including Caloocan, Malabon, Polo. Mariao, Malinta and Bulacan, are near the bay; and Malolos, the objective point, twenty-five miles distant from Ma nila, can be reached by light draught boats. It Is about eight miles from the bay proper. All these points, except Bulacan are on the railroad that runs from Manila to Malolos. Bulacan is a large town.
 Whether General Macarthur will stop to capture it is not at this distance known He may press on to Malolos, which is dis tant about five or six miles. The Bulacan river is really an arm of the bay, and it is dominated by American light-draught gum boats. The railroad is kept in operation between Manila and the front, and there is no lack of supplies.
 If no severe check befall General Otis, it Is reasonable to anticipate a settlement of the troubles at and near Manila by or be- fore the first anniversary of Admiral Dew ey's great victory in Manila bay The re- gret is that the Filipinos are able to in- fiict considerable losses on the American regiments. The sum total of losses will be considerable. The American soldiers display, under hot suns, in jungles often, in strange country always. rare steadi- ness and intrepidity, and the chances are that the Filipinos will soon conclude that they cannot withstand American bayonets.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
THE TICKET IN 1900

Correspondence of the New York Press.
 The republican leaders have made care ful canvass of the democratic as well as the republican situation, and believe 1t Is the purpose of the democrats to act on Senator Germans suggestion and nominate General Miles for president and Admiral Schley for vice president. Schley, it Is said, will be taken both because he Is re- garded as the most available popular hero of the war who has anything like demo- cratic affiliations, and because of his close relationship with Senator German.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
AN INQUIRER

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 Will you please answer through your pa- per the following questions?
 In sending articles to magazines, newspa- pers. etc., what kind of paper should be used? and how should such be folded or arranged? AN INOIJJRER
 Birmingham. March 29.
 Magazines invariably demand copy in typewriter form. The quality or size of paper matters little. Matter sent to news papers should be written on white paper on one side of the paper only. Some pa pers demand typewriter matter and some do not. The folding is of minor import ance.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

Tonight Principal Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee institute will discuss the the Lyceum. The subject is one of deep in- terest and importance to this state-to the whites as well as to the blacks. The Tus- kegee plan is believed to be the proper so- lution, and all can hear a lucid and thoughtful explanation of that plan by it's author and chief promoter tonight
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
GROWING STRONGER EVERY DAY

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 Whatever reasonable doubt may have ex- isted heretofore regarding the renomina- tion of Colonel Bryan is now dispelled and his nomination merely awaits the formal action of the convention. True, the people have a year yet to consider the matter, but Colonel Bryan seems to grow stronger with the people every day.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

moment, obtainabie. But 1t h perfectly evident that the men of money interested intend to develop their property at Gate City.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

Brother Jelks is a good editor, but as a presiding officer over convention-well, here's to Jelks, the editor. Stick to your editorial desk.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
TWO WHO ARE AT THE FRONT

From 'he Mobile Item
 oais ane Ctis occupy the public eye at present.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

Col ". H. Denson fought Tom Reed in congress, but Col. Denson is somewhat of a czar himself when you put him in speak CTS chair
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

If current estimates of votes in the city primaries are to be trusted we win have two mayors instead of one.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

The Jeffersonian dinners are both beyond the old Jeffersonians who dine on sidemeat and greens.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

This is shopping week. and the shoppers invariably consult the columns of the Age Herald before starting out.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

Dr. Cunningham of Jefferson was given the most enthusiastic ovation in the Mont gomery convention yesterday. Cunning
 hams nerve and ability have made him
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

John Sherman is able to sit up and read the obituary notices sent out by his clip ping bureau.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

Col. Bill Denson's nerve brought true de- mocracy out of that convention in Mont gomery yesterday.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
AN uTsTORICAL sUsPICION

From the Albany Argus.
 The rival Jeffersonian democracy dinners in New York begin to excite suspicion that Jefferson must have been twin.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

President Mckinley has returned to Washington with new vigor of mind and body, but without MT. Reeds scalp.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

The Barker and Donnelly combination should ''shoo' off the Pingree potatoe-fed birds.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

Gen. Miles is now blamed for understat- ing the nature of the beef furnished to the army.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

MT. Andrew Carnegie does not stipulate that the libraries he founds shall not ex- pand.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

The trouble was, the "preservaline" was applied to the beef, when 1t should have been applied to the war department.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

Aguinaldo seems to prefer the extermina- ton of his privates as well as of his gem erals.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

one of the most popular democratic leaders in the state.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

There are politicians everywhere In Cuba they are members of the Military. As- sembly.
The age-herald., 1899-03-30
GEN. wHEELER AND THE PHILIPpINE

r ToHi tno washington Times.
 The president is beng urged by army officers and others to send General rJoe" Wheeler to Manila. From all accounts the war in the Philippines is likely to bel long drawn out, and to degenerate into guer- hilla or bushwhacking campaign. General Wheeler has the best record in the United States in conducting this kind of military campaign He is believed by military men to have been the equal If not the superior in this respect of General Stonewal Jack son, or any officer in the confederate army.
 '"The administration" said an army offi- cer yesterday, made a serious mistake in not sending General Wheeler to the Philip pines at the start If Wheeler had been on the ground am satisfied that the nsur- gents would have been licked to stand still by this time; that Aguinaldo would either have been killed, prisoner, or a fugitive in the jungle, stripped of his fol- lowers and rendered harmless. Fighting Joe Wheeler would be right at home in handling the F'ilipinos in the jungle. He ought to be there now, but as he is not, the administration should at least waste no time in starting him on the way. It could not make a wiser move or one that would be received with more general ap- proval by the people of the United States. Ns soon as the president returns today I understand that recommendation to send General Wheeler to the Philippines will be submitted to him. If the president wishes to end the Philippine war forthwith he will give heed to the recommendation
The age-herald., 1899-03-30

It is very hot in and about Manila, but the health of the troops was never better