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The age-herald., 1899-08-31
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"Fun" is the element which most thea<er- goers seek. Amusing and wholesome relax. ation from the busy cares of daily life are not only in demand. but beneficial. farce comedy best fills the requirement.. because it can be enjoyed without mental taxation. One of the offerings in this line is Have You Seen Smlth?" It Is farce comedy. full of Sharply drawn and broadly defined characterlzations. The object ts to give enjoyment. No pretensions are made to plot. Everything that will conduce to a new laugh has been woven into thls hodge, podge of nonsense. Incorporated in this farctoa1 play is line of speciapties. prom inent among which are songs, dances and wittfcisms of the day. Have You Seen Smfrh?' Will be the attraction at the op- era house tonight.
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that one of the two roads had been impos- ing on the crossing. A delay of travel from five to eight minutes was all wrong. Rail- road men admitted this. The ordinance should be enforced against citizens and railroads alike. The city had been unable to keep a sufficient police force and he asked MT. Newbold how much the railroads would pay toward the salaries of two ad- ditional men.
 MT. Newbold said the railroads were al- ready keeping three men at the crossing and he thought this was their share. He believed in the enforcement of the regular ordinances.
 A resolution authorizing Chairman Me- Knight to confer further with the railroad superintendents was passed. and the com mittee adjourned subject to call.
The age-herald., 1899-08-31
WIRE ACCEPTANCE
But Two of the Governors Many
 Recommendations Had Weight

Lieutenants Going and Hardeman, who were recently given commissions in tho provisional army, wired their acceptance to, tine war department yesterday. They expect to receive moving orders in a day or two.
 It is interesting to note In this con- nection that but two of Governor John sten's recommendations in the way of vol- unteer appointments were adhered to.
 A few weeks ago he recommended six men, among them his son, Edward John- ston. But two of the six got the appoint ments, Messrs. Walden and Glover.
 The other appointments were gotten by District Attorney Vaughan and Major AL iiSon.
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Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by scl- entifcally attacking the disease through the blood.
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Experts Say There is Only One
 Permanent Remedy.
DEPREsS TRACKS OR THE STREET
Welch of the Louisville 6 Nashville Says There is Nothing to Cause All the "Fuss"-Little Dan
 ger at the Crossing

According to the testimony of expert en- gineers and others who are familiar with such things, there are but two feasible means of obliterating the Twentieth street death trap.
 Make the railroads tunnel under the street, or tunnel under the railroad tracks.
 The only sure remedy is to separate the the lives of more than 12,OOO persons are imperiled daily, and this does not include the traffic over this dangerous crossing af- ter D. m. Where there are railroad tracks there will be switching, and where there is switching there is danger to life.
 Authorized by the street railroad com- mittee, Chairman Mcknight will today have a conference with the superintend- ents of the different railroads.
 A meeting of that committee was held at 4:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon. It seem- ed to be the opinion that the railroads should use the Twentieth street crossing less for switching. The committee only has power to provide temporary relief.
 Only One Feasible Plan
 'sThere is but one feasible plan for the Twentieth street crossing" said James company, yes sterday. '"rhat is to either depress the street or the railroad tracks" :"
 MT. Bowron is familiar with engineering work, and has travelled extensively, Be- ha Ina made notes of such matters.
 'In England," he continued. mo parlia- mentary committee would allow surface crossing by a railroad. An Englishman is always surprised that such a menace to human life is allowed in America.
 Ut seems to me from casual look over the ground that the railroads could begin raising the grade gradually each way and easily raise their tracks three feet, enough to allow head room for a tunnei under the tracks. The street sinks at the crossing and this would be in favor Of the engineers.
 .'As to the expense, I understand unat the railroads are paying watchmen enough annually to pay interest on a sum suffi-
  tunnel would end all the trouble. There would be no further damage suits or com plaints from the public The Pennsylvania raiiroad has recently spent over a million dollars at Elizabeth, N. J., in eevating it's line ovor the streets.
 !'It has been said that the other crossings need attention just bad. It strikes me that if persons could cross at Twentieth street without danger they would use the other crossings very little for some years to come-'
 Feasibility of a Subway
 City Engineer Kendrick believes in the feasibility of an open subway and uli ' s this is the only safe and satisfactory plan.
 In regard to the danger at the other crossings he has furnished the special cen- mittee with the number of persons and vehicles using them daily. Over the Twenty-irst street bridge from T a. m.. until p. Hm., LISA pedestrians pass and 39S carriages.
 Over the Eighteenth street crossing 4,436 pedestrians, vehicles, bicycles and horses pass.
 The total number of pedestrians, ve- hicles, street cars and horses passing over the Twentieth street crossing is 16.63O the number of pedestrians alone being 12,376
The age-herald., 1899-08-31
SECRET MARRIAGE
Edwin Robinson Welded to Miss Es-
 telle Walton Sunday Night

R. Edwin Robinson, one of the most pop ular and efficient of the Southern Bell Telephone company's inspectors, surprised his friends last night by the announcement that he was secretly married to Miss Es- telle Walton on Sunday night, the goth, and would claim his bride last night, which he did.
 Miss Walton was one of Birmingham 5 prettiest and sweetest girls and her host of friends are congratulating her on her TO- mantle marriage. MT. Robinson Is one of the foremost telephone men of the state and has a bright career before him in his chosen profession.
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DIED OF MALARIAL FEVER
Little Son of Prof Joel c. DuBose of
 Knoxville

Professor Joel c. DuBose, formerly of this city, but now of Knoxville, Tenn. arrived in the city last night on a sad mission bringing with him the remains of his 7-year-old son, who died Tuesday night from malarial fever
 The little fellow was sick only a few days and his death was shock to the de- voted father, who has the sympathy of a large circle of friends
 The funeral will occur this morning from the parlor of the First Methodist church. Increment at Oak Hill cemetery.
The age-herald., 1899-08-31
WILL HEAR BUTCHERS
Joint Meeting of Market and Judiciary 2, Committees

The market and judiciary committee of the city council will hold joint meeting in Colonel Altman's office this afternoon ata 4 o'clock.
 sThe two committees will consider tne matter of appointment of a meat inspector and will hear from the butchers.
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Contractors and Builders Take Notice.

According to resolution, Carpenters and Joiners Local Union No. 75, Birmingham Ala, passed August 2S, 1899, on and after September 1, 1899, a minimum scale of wages shall be demanded, as follows:
 First-The minimum scale of wages shall be $2.00 per day, nine hours constituting a days work.
 Second-AH apprentices and improxal wages shah be in accordance with above scale.
 Third-The wages according to above res- olutions shall take effect September 1. 1899, and continue until May 1, 1900 S-31-2t
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LADIES CONSIDER

If you could see some of the bundles car- ried into laundries you would never send your work to place where they do mixed business. The White Swan Laun- dry works for white people only. No. 519 south Twentieth street. phone 390
 S-29-sun-tues-&thurs
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Profess soA Joel c. DuBose are requested to att tend the funeral of his little son, Charles. this morning at 10 o'clock. from the parlor of tine First Methodist church. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
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SHORT SEE SSION
Of the Board of Revenue Held Yes
 tsrday

A short session of the Board of Revenue was held yesterday, final adjournmoGt for the day being taken at 11:S0 o'clock.
 The board win probably continue to hear the tax cases until September 10, although it was thought that the work would be completed today.
 The following increases were made yes-
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PERSONAL.

Hon. W. I. Bullock. of RusseN county, was in the city yesterday.
 Mrs. J. T. Malone->has returned from Kansas City, where she has been on a visit to relatives.
 E. J. Snow and family have returned from Blount and are at thear home, 1900 South Nineteenth street.
 Arthur Chenoweth and George Morrow have left for Asheville, N. C., where they will attend Bingham college. Mr. Cheno- weth accompanied them most of the way. he and family leaving for New York City and Bridgeport, Conn.,, whore they will be for some time.
 Professor w. N. Philips leaves this af- ternoon for Montgomery, where he goes to assume the principalship of Massey's Business college of that city. Professor Philips has been principal of the shorthand department of Massey's college in this city for the last two years He has numerous friends in Birmingham who, while re- gretting his departure. will congratulate him upon his promotion.
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The heaviest traffic is between o'clock and o'clock in the afternoon. The total for these three hours is S,904. For the hour previous the total Is 1,2O5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-18
A Wise Procedure.

From the Boston Journal.
1t was a wise procedure on the part OF
the Grand Army to appoint committee to
investigate the accusations made That
committee has visited Washington, and,
with every opportunity afforded it for the
prosecution of it's inquiry, has examined
not only the general workings of the bu-
reau. but it's action in specific cases. 1t has
completed it's work, and has yet to draw up
its formal report, but is is currently as
serted that its researches have convinced
Its members that the bureau, under Com
missioner Evans charge, is being admins
tered in the true interest of the veterans,
as well as with scrupulous regard for the
interests of the treasury.
1t is not always clearly recognized as
1t should be that these two sets of interests
are Identical 1t is as desirable for the true
veteran as for the government that frauds
should be detected and imposters kept off
the rolls: for d lax administration of the
bureau and the absorption of pension
money by unworthy claimants throws dis
credit upon the system, and creates a senti-
ment which makes it difficult for deserving
veterans to secure what is intended for
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-18
The Gold Standard.

The members of the Senate finance COM
mittee who are considering the question of
a currency bill have adjourned from Nara
gansett Pier to Manhattan Beach. and are
expected to reach an agreement within the
next two weeks. No serious divisions are
reported, but close consideration is being
given to the proposition that in whatever
bill! is presented TO Congress an unequivo-
cal Endorsement of the gold standard be
included.
Why should this be done? We are on
the gold standard now. We are there be-
cause of every reason of financial safety.
The business of the civilized world is con-
Quoted on the gold standard. and we
are doing business with many countries
and. fortunately. in volume. that is in
cTeasing all the time-our interests demand
that We accept the worlds money standard.
We have accepted it, and We should con-
time to use it while it remains the worlds
standard.
But why declare for it in perpetuity?
Why make ourselves the aggressive cham
p!on of the gold standard? Why declare
that gold not only is. but must remain. the
worlds standard of value? We are not
any more prepared to stand against the
world with regard to gold than with re-
powers reopen their mints to silver at an
agreed ratio. we would. and should. fol-
low suit Our duty is to keep in line. We
have great power but none such as would
warrant an attempt to dominate and di-
rect the financial world. In insisting that
we have that power and should use it the
silver men make their mistake
1t is also proposed that the law be
strengt hened in such a way as would pre-
vent a Secretary of the Treasury so in
clined from taking action which would be
tantamount TO supplanting gold with sill
Yer in the redemption processes of his de-
partment, and thereby in effect force the
government by executive action to a silver
basis. II as the law now stands such
thing is possible. to the extent OF remedy
ing that the law should be changed. The
question is one of the highest Importance,
and should be dealt with only by Congress.
1t should not rest with any Secretary of
the Treasury to adopt any policy of execu-
tive action which would nullify or neutral
ize the policy Of the government as de-
clared by Congress. So that any specific
recognition Of the gold standard necessary
TO accomplish that end might very well be
given.
Although 1t has been made so by the
temptations of our partisan conflicts, the
financial question is not political. and can
not be satisfactorily dealt with on mere
party lines. The republicans in Congress
are charged with the initiative and must,
of course. in what they do have some re-
gard to Endorsement al the polls. But they
will be the more certain of that the more
heed they give to the question in its broad
est and most business-like aspects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-18
SymDathizing With Crime.



Already movement has begun in New
y ork to secure the pardon of Mrs. Addie
Barrow, who was sentenced to twelve years
Imprisonment in the penitentiary for COM
plicity in the kidnapping of Baby Marion
Clarke. The ground upon which the petit
TONERS ask for executive clemency is that
the prisoner was merely tool of her hus-
band. If 1t were not for the fact that NOR
bid II not maudlin persons are in every
community, and that their sympathies al
ways operate for criminals, especially II the
criminals happen to be women, it would
be difficult to understand how such move
nent could be started. There is no meaner
or baser crime than that of kidnapping. 1t
is unnatural and it endangers every home
Ordinarily 1t requires more than one person
to commit 1t. The person who aids the
author of the plot is just as guilty and
dangerous as the latter and those who
sympathize with the tool are not much
better. Fortunately Governor Roosevelt is
the last man in the world to be influenced
by these morbid degenerates, or to take a
step which would endanger the safety of
children in every home in that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-18
When the Smash Comes.

A Frenchman with talent for prophecy
has been trying his hand at the solution of
the problem which the anti-imperialists
believe menaces the future unity of the
United States. This is NJ. Laur who has
published in Cosmos" Paris, an article
which describes the breakup of this repub-
lie into chronological divisions as result of
the lack of homogeneity in the national
structure. The real American is thing of
the past says NJ. Laur, and a crisis is GER
tain to occur which will cause the following
results:
The concentration of Germans in the
empire.
The French in the south will ioin to-
gether and form a kingdom of Orleans
AND who knows whether the Chinese of the
Pacific coast may not ask for the protec-
ton of the celestial empire?
Ihen. too we shall see Mexico retake
Ihe provinces torn from her in the time of
ner weakness. The poor Indians, too, will
aspire, perhaps, after well-won indepen-
dence.'
ThiS will leave the United States cover
ing the New England states, New York.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and
the eastern shore of Maryland. To make
the matter more certain NJ Laur attaches
map to his prophecy, showing the future
political divisions of the country, with the
French kingdom bounded on the north by
the Ohio and on the west by the eastern
line OF Texas and the Indian territory the
German empire covering all the great west
to the Rocky mountains and as far east as
the Ohio and the eastern limits of the
Great Lakes. He considerably reserves
the present Indian territory and Oklahoma
for the aborigines. for whom he is thought
full enough to provide in his scheme of
racial concentration.
The most attractive feature of this decla-
ration is that it is entirely serious in it's
character, and is now being quite as seri-
ously discussed in the French journals as
a far-seeing vision. Cosmos" in COM
menting upon the project says that thus
will end great and beautiful experiment
in democracy" Doubtless the Little Ameri-
cans who now throwing mud at their
own country with such diligence will re-
joce at this display of acumen from a
continental philosopher. They may not
entirely agree as to the exact divisional
lines which he has drawn to accommo-
date the French, the Germans, the Mexi-
cans, the Chinese and the Indians They
may claim that there should be corner for
the English, perhaps another for the Irish.
and one for the Scotch, and so on with
standing room for the Spanish and Italians
They may ask for specifications as to
where they would stand, some Of whom
doubtless nave a mixture of many bloods
in their veins, and to demand the fixing
of a statute of limitations upon the genoa
logical and chronological responsibilities and
affiliations.
But aside from these trifling details of
execution the proposition ought to appeal
to them with rare force. 1t is precisely in
line with their fears, their own dread fore
casts of the future of this misguided ma
ton. NJ. Laur should be Immediately in
vited by cable to repair to Boston and
there deliver an address before the Anti
Imperialist League on the subject of dis
Indignation, the Fate of Republics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-18
The Pres. Censorship mt Manila.

Respecting the press censorship at Manila,
1t will be only fair to await the reply of
General Otis to his accusers. This must
come, and should come quickly. 1t is very
important matter, and one which in the in
terests of all should be cleared up at once.
The Indictment brought against General
Otis is of grave nature. That count which
tells of news transmission denied is not go
damaging as that which charges enforced
Justification A commanding officer might
have excuse for insisting upon great
care in the statement of a case, but he
cannot be excused for insisting upon the
dissemination of stories which have no basis
of fact, or which pervert the fact upon
which they rest. II General Otis has been
guilty of this thing he has committed a Sc
riouS offense.
The administration is all the more obliged
to take note of these charges because of
the attitude of this country at the time
General Weyler had his hand on the tele-
graph key at Havana. The American press
at that period particularly distinguished it
self 1t became known that the Spanish
commander was endeavoring to hide a hid
eous condition of things in Cuba. He had
established hell ON earth there, and was
bending every energy to keep the truth
tives of American newspapers invaded the
island and would not be denied the right
to lay the truth bare. Threats, Danish
ments, and numerous other devices were
tried in vain on them. Those who were
threatened smiled and continued their in
designations and exposures. The places of
those who were banished were speedily
filed. 1t is indeed to the eternal honor of
the American press that only two three
pens We're prOstituted to the service of
Spain at that juncture. All the rest went
cOurageously to the very root of WeyIerism.
1t is unnecessary to point out the differ
ence between General Weyler at Havana
and General Otis at Manila The one was
engaged in a warfare of starvation on wo-
men and children and was afraid of the re-
sentiment of the civilized world. He felt
that full exposure would certainly bring
about outside interference. as. in the end,
IL did The other is conducting legitimate
campaign against men in arms against
rightful authority. There is no fear of out
side interference. The charge against Cen
eraI Otis is that he does not want his diff
culties thoroughly known at home here
To repeat. let US hear from General Otis
before passing final Judgment. But this
much may be said in general way in adj
vance of that: The American people are
accustomed to. and demand in this case,
full and reliable news service. They I'M
derstand that the situation in the Philip
pines is very strange and difficult. but they
want to know precisely what it is. They
need no coddling. either by a suppression
OF a discoloration of the facts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-18

Cleveland men. who dominated the proceed
ings at Indianapolis, would not accept him
as a leader.
The fight in Kentucky was very warm
from start to finish, and resulted in the
election of twelve out of the thirteen Nc
Kinley electors. Mr.. Wattersons news
paper. under the inspiration of his cable
gram. bore a conspicuous part in it. and
was roundIy denounced by the Bryanites
for what they characterized as apostacy.
Ever since then Mr.. Watterson has ap-
peared to be in his political deliverances a
restless and an unhappy man. He has
given the impression of an exile-of one
who longed to get back home. He would
not recant. Nor would the Bryanites re-
cant. The compliments exchanged have all
along been breezy, Mr.. Watterson referring
to the Bryanites as a lot of fools chasing
office, and the Bryanites denouncing Mr..
Watterson a tool of the money power.
But at last the Bryanites have triumphed
The ticket they have put in the field this
year. although it stands on the money
plank of the Chicago platform, has been ac-
cepted by Mr.. Watterson, and he is sup
porting 1t in his newspaper. So that the
spirit of the splendid cablegram of 1896 has
gone to pot. Mr.. Watterson, who would
not compromise with dishonor, has compro-
missed with the men who did compromise
with dishonor.
And yet his troubles are not ended. It
turns out that, great his sacrifice has
been, some of the Bryanites refuse to ac-
cept it. They question his good faith. They
are afraid he is loaded" and meditates,
and may infiict, some injury to the Goebel
ticket. Judge Tarvin, Mr.. Goebers near
neighbor and ardent supporter. has, after
conference with Mr.. Bryan at Columbus,
Ohio. advised over his signature that Mr..
Watterson's support of the ticket be pub
licly repudiated by the democratic COM
mittee.
There have been few things sadder than
this Some Of Mr.. Watterson's gold bug
associates consider that he has rated.
Some of the Bryanites consider that he is
playing the part of a conspirator. Where
shall this distinguished man lay his head?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-18
What a Bad Lot We Were,

From the st. Paul Pioneer Press
Colorado has its auntes One Henry
Morris of that state has published "a pam
phlet in which he says that If you will
show him a thinking American who ap-
proves of the ''hideous crime in the orient
he Will show you a person who, in his
boyhood days, tortured every helpless living
creature within his reach and probably pre-
ferred the foul purlieus of the village sham
bles to the green fields, cool forests and
babbling brooks beyond" The majority of
the American people would seem to have
constituted in it's youth an exceedingly
tough and disreputable crowd.