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The age-herald., 1899-07-18
The Chicago Platform the True Test.

Senator Morgan is a Chcago-pla tform democrat; no one questions his absolute sincerity in this or any other respect. What he asks is, let public sentiment wait to the new issues that may arise until congress and the Philippine campaign have accurately determined what they shall be- He urges a suspension of public opinion un- til next spring. not as to the Chicago plat form, for that must be reafiirmed in toto, but as to new issues
 Congressman Stallings is also a Chicago platform democrat He wants every line of it reaffirmed. Unlike Senator Morgan, he names Colleague Richardson, of Tennessee, as first choice for presidential standard bearer next year.
 There is no just ground of complaint against either of these men. Both are Chicago-platform democrats, without change of word or letter, and both will ac- cept the action of the national convention as final
 And when one thinks of it, the majority that makes the platform will assuredly, with without the two-thirds rule, name the nominee. There is no "treachery'' in- volved in discussion of what is best, when all are loyal to the historical and epochal platform of 1S96 and when all are trying to bring about Its final triumph. A discussion of ways and means, why's and wherefores, is eminently in order up to next spring when delegates to the national convention will be selected. Events and legislation of the coming cold and dry season will have very much to do in determining whether MT. Mckinley has a grip upon the presi- dential office that can not be loosened until 1904.
 Many men are apt to say that MT. Me Kinley cannot be beaten in 1900, because he condpcted a successful war; quite for getting that Mir Polk conducted very sue cessful war, and was succeeded by a whig. MT. McKinley's fate may, in point of fact, be determined in far-away Luzon next winter. The next congress, by its acts of omission and commission as to the trusts, the currency, the tariff, may make or mar his fortunes, with the chances largely in favor of the latter proposition.
 What the democratic party should de- mand, is unvarying adherence to the Chi cago platform, and after that the party should seek in every reasonable manner union and harmony, to the end that the populists may not regain lost ground, and again endanger the supremacy of the old historic party in the state.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
THE BEWILDERED GUEST

l was not asked if should like to come I have not seen my host here since I came Or had word of welcome in his name. Some say that we shall never see him, and some That we shall see him elsewhere, and then know
 Why we were bid. How long am to stay have not the least notion. None, they say, Was ever told when he should come or go But every now and then there bursts upon The song and mirth lamentable noise, A sound Of shrieks and sobs, that strikes our joys Dumb in our breasts; and then, someone is gone. They say we meet him. None knows where or when,
 ". D. Howels.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
THE MORGAN INTERVIEW
m the New Decatur Advertiser.

From the New Decatur Advertiser.
 Call the party what you will, it makes no difference; if it does not carry the free silver flag it will be abandoned to the abomination of desolation by the people of the south And why? Because free silver is the nucleus around which clusters all that represents modern reform. It is the one hope of the present generation against the money power. The money power, known as the republican party, will grant the demo- crats anything they ask, if they will only give up free silver. But if the democrats give up free silver they may as well aban- don their party altogether. for the free si- yer flag will again be taken up and borne aloft by another party, and to that party the New Decatur Advertiser will attach it. self
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
MORGAN AND JOHNSTON

From the Nashville Banner.
 Senator Morgan and Governor Johnston have both accepted an invitation to make speeches in Birmingham on the occasion of the board of trade celebration, to be given in that city on the 18th instant. Both will occupy seats on the platform. It is ex- pected, however, that these two statemen of somewhat opposing views and conflict ing ambitions will confine their remarks to matters relating to the commercial and in- dustrial interest of Birmingham, and this discreet limitation may prevent any sensa- tional political declarations.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Some men talk in their sleep; others sleep in their talk.
 When a girl plays over a wedding march she most always plays it too fast.
 Probably Adam ate the apple because he was afraid Eve was just going to cry. If a man only asks woman to forgive him often enough she will end by falling in love with him.
 The devil always advertises that if you don't like the goods you can bring them back any time and get your money back.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
Cherokee,s New Judge

The Centre Sentinel tells some interesting facts about the new probate judge of Cherokee:
 Columbus Cardon Appleton, the newly ap- pointed probate judge of Cherokee county is son of R. H. Appleton and was born at Collinsvlle in 1869, came to Cherokee in 1890 and attended the Southern Illinois Nor nal school the same year. He attended the Lebanon Ohio Law school in 1S91-92 ob- tained first-grade teachers license at the age of IS years and taught school two years at Porterville.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
THE EDITORS
 AND THEIR TALK

A special dispatch from Birmingham to the Montgomery Advertiser of Sunday dealt with the presence in this city of Senator Morgan. The special. in reference to the senator, puts this little thrust at the good Horace of the court organ:
 When his attention was directed to the fact that tho Montgomery Journal had read him out of the senatorial raee the senator laughingly remarked that he was not aware of the location of the graveyard where Horace Hood. editor of the Journal, buried his political dead"
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
Annals of Oai5nlan

The genial and greatly esteemed Editor Byars, of the Oalkman News, is a phioso- phic news gatherer:
 Meagre report comes from Coal Valley of the killing of a negro woman at that place It was a case of jealousy--two men, one woman-a short fired, and the woman dead.
 That no wonder the country editor suf- fers from writer's cramp, when he has to take green apples in payment for subserip- tionS.
 That yellow-legged chickens are pfenS ful, which prompts us, to say that we take such fowls on subscription to any amount
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
A Famous Sheriff

The Brewton Standard Gauge makes this reference to one of the best citizens of Alabama:
 Sheriff McMflan, whose formal an nounoement for state treasurer appears in this issue, is one of the most popular men in the state Mr. McMilian is a Christian gentleman of integrity of character and is widely known, partly by reason of his re- markable success in ridding this section of outlaws; for during a considerable portion of his terms in office, to be a sheriff in parts of South Alabama meant to take ones life in his own hands.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

of the house and candidate for governor, spent Sunday in Birmingham with some personal friends He reported Edward Eu- gene Kersh, the Age-Herald's Montgomery correspondent, who has been dangerously ill., as greatly improved and Is growing strong al his home in Greensboro. Mir. Waller will be in Birmingham again to- morrow
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
Great Grapes

A Baldwin county man sent a crate of grapes to the Mobile Item the other day, and the Item is moved to say:
 The largest grape vine in the world is in Baldwin county, measuring twenty-seven inches through the trunk three feet above the ground. The scuppernong, muscadine and other varieties of native grape grow to perfection, all showing that the advant- ages of soil and climate are, to a marked degree, favorable to vine culture. Baldwin county is destined to be fruit growing land and the home of a prosperous and happy people.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
A VASTLY IMPORTANT SUBJECT

From the Fayette Tribune.
 MT. Oscar w. Underwood, M. C., has been invited to address the people of Blr- mingham at an early day on the advan- tages and outlook for federal improvements on the Warrior river. The subject is one of vast importance to this section of Ala bama.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
Buster and Fan Wanted

The duties and needs of the Prattville Progress are thus set forth: .s
 All of our force except the writer are on the sick list this week and we are forced to act as editor devil, compostor and pressman. Our friends are giving us all the melons we can eat now if some one will kindly give us a linen duster and q palmetto fan we would be fixed for the summer.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

The Mobile Item urges the people of Ala bama to present silver service to the bat tleship Alabama, which will soon be ready for service. Every city in the state is ask ed to contribute to fund for that purpose. Alabama cannot afford to slight the great battleship that carries her name. All should help in this matter. and Mobile very properly leads the movement.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
Only Pebble on inc Beach

A writer in the Centre Sentinel thus gives away an enterprising farmer of Cherokee:
 One of neighbor farmers found an early stalk of cotton in his garden. Gar den in woods pasture of seventy-five acres. Sent the stalk to the Rome Tribune and was complimented wonderfully as a super for farmer. The stalk was supposed to be an average of the seventy-five acres, but it was the only stalk in the pasture.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
Uncle Wade's Window

The Bessemer Herald-Journal speaks of your Uncle Wades enterprise:
 A tray of souvenirs of the Pratt City fire are to be seen in your Uncle Wades show window. Gold and silver watches and chains melted and twisted into strange and fantastic shapes by the fervent heat are there for your inspection.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
Thou Shalt Advertise

The Albertville Banner speaks to business men all over the world:
 A standing advertisement in your home paper not only increases your business but it speaks well for your town and the class of business men 1t contains There is no better index to a substantial town than to see the paper in the town containing ads. of the business men of that town
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
Wit. from Clanton

This beautifully dreamful wit is expressed by the Clanton Banner:
 The Age-Herald is laboriously engaged this hot weather trying to prove Governor Johnston guilty of something sometime somehow or anyhow. But as every effort turns out to the advantage of the governor it is case of Loves CD labor lost"
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

From the Bessemer Weekly.
 The truth of the matter is that the great body of voters, who are not looking for offices, but only for the good of the people and~ the country, regardless of political divisions heretofore, are heartily for Bryan and a creditabe running mate and the old platform.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
A Sweet Melon

The editor of the Elba Clipper is in luck:
 Occasionally in a newspaper mans life little sweet is mingled with the bitter. Saturday MT. T. P. Windham presented us with large watermelon--the largest we have seen this season.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
MT. Cory's Treat

Hon. ChappeM Cory has been getting in his work with vengeance. Sundays Mont gomery Advertiser says:
 Secretary Cory invited visitors to the governors office yesterday to partake of delicious watermelons from the state farm at Spiegner.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

The Dreyfus case will be opened in the presence of two hundred special correspon- dents, thus affording public trial of wide spread proportions.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
If He Tackles Jess

The Elba Clipper feels kindly toward the senator for Jefferson:
 Dr. R. M. Cunningham performed brave service in the fire which devastated Pratt City last week. In case he tackles Jess and the ring his experience may prove val uable.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

The three speeches of Senator Morgan, Governor Johnston and Congressman Un- derwood next Tuesday in Capitol Park will be read more closely than speeches ever were before in this state.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

Mir. Bryans popularity and strength among the plain people of all sections has never been overrated. It becomes apparent on occasion alike in New York and in Cali fornia. in Texas and in Michigan. t
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
What Bob Took In

One of the men who make the Russelville Times has been taking in things:
 Bob Fulton, one of the Times boys, took in Florence, its sights and sounds and victuals therein this week, going over Sat urday and back Tuesday.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

General Leonard Wood has tackled yellow jack at Santiago and the tussle is becoming very interesting
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

Aguinaldos love for Spain was developed too late to have any practical value.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

The bank clearings of Birmingham last week aggregated s1.1O4,916, thus nearly equalling the clearings of Atlanta, and ex- ceeding those of Knoxville and Chattanoo- ga combined.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

Senator Burrows paid $20O,OOO for his seat says Governor Pingree; but he paid less than several of his colleagues. The day will come when the people will have q voice in saving who shall represent them.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

Alger says the country must accept him at least six months longer
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

Abraham Lincoln bounced an unsatisfac- tory secretary of war, but William McKin- ley, opportunist, Is unequal to the task.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

Admiral Dewey has entered the world of white men. Suez is the gateway.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

All Alabamians have reason to rejoice over the payment of all indebtedness against Howard college. It was a splendid achievement and pr. Gray's committee de- serves high honor.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

The Dewey home fund is creeping slowly upwards. It has reached $14,O00, and no one knows what is to be done with it.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

MT. T. c. Platt declines to visit Europe as an uncrowned king while MT. Richard Croker is there. He does not want to over do the business.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

A family up in Maine is cultivating four leaved clover, and it has a big crop this year. Its amount of luck is unknown.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
ALL FOR BRYAN

Alabama is a Bryan state, whether New York is or not
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

It was German wreckers and fine weather that hoated the Paris off the Manacles.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

If the Paris has received no disabling structural strain, she will soon be an At lantic liner again.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
uideons Niei,tsAhend

Tough times are ahead for the good folk of Edwardsville, according to the Standard News:
 Our band has just received a batch of new music and will soon be prepared to do first class concert work.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

Howard college, free from debt, will start in next fall full of vigor and hope and use- full work.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

This is midsummer, and the weather is fully aware of it, and is doing its full duty.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

The bones of Paul Jones have been lost, but history is not made up from cemetery records.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

Rudyard Kipling is as great in lawsuits as in poetry or fiction.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
The CurlY Girl

The sweetest thing in the world is refer red to by the sweet singer of the Montgom- cry Journal, and all of us have known her, each in his own way: The boy with the toy told the girl with
 the curl That she was the sweetest thing in the
 world.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18
Army Losses in the Philippines.

In this wet-weather Hull in operations in the Philippines, it is well to consider for a moment the actual losses to date. The following table shows the casualties up to m
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

SaSu1I1eS .-sZot
 In the list of men killed in battle the Fourteenth infantry heads the list with twenty-nine men, the First Nebraska com ing next with twenty-six men, and the Twentieth Kansas with twenty-five men. More volunteers than regulars were killed in proportion to numbers in battle. About -one-third more volunteers were engaged in the service but the number of deaths and of wounds among the volunteers was dou- ble that among the regulars. In all 169 vol unteers were killed in action, and the fol- lowing table shows what states contributed these heroes:
 Kansas ...... ........... za South Dakota ....... ......... -o W aShlnSton .'.'''' '...'.' '''''' '.'''''.' i' Oregon II PennSylVanla ....''. .....' .'.'.'' =, 10 Montana ...... ..... '...'. ..'''' '''' '.''.' II Idaho '''' ....'. '''. .....'. a : California ....... ...... ...... b Colorado ....... ...... D Minnesota ..... ....'. '...'' '''. .'.' North Dakota ....... ...... ...... .......... D Astor Battery ...... : e Utah ...... ..... .'.-.'.' .''' .''''' 7 Wyoming ....... ....... ....'. ..t--t-.-
 Total ...... .. 1G9
 These figures gre not gigantic, but they point to losses that may be very serious if the war be not prosecuted quickly and vigorously to a finish The administration has shown a woeful lack of efficiency in dealing with the Philippine question.
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

Mir. Bryans popularity and strength among the plain people of all sections has never been overrated. It becomes apparent on occasion alike in New York and in Cali fornia, in Texas and in Michigan. 4h
 42 The three speeches of Senator Morgan, Governor Johnston and Congressman Un- derwood next Tuesday in Capitol Park will be read more closely than speeches ever were before in this state.
 All Alabamians have reason to rejoice over the payment of all indebtedness against Howard college. It was a splendid achievement and pr. Gray's committee de- serves high honor.
  The bank elearings of Birmingham last week aggregated S1.1O4916, thus nearly equalling the clearings of Atlanta, and ex- ceeding those of Knoxville and Chattanoo- ga combined.
 MT. T. c. Platt declines to visit Europe as an unerowned king while MT. Richard Croker is there. He does not want to over do the business.
 Abraham Lincoln bounced an unsatisfac- tory secretary of war, but William McI<in- ley opportunist, Is unequal to the task.  The Dewey home fund is creeping slowly upwards. It has reached $14,000, and no one knows what is to be done with it. If the Paris has received no disabling structural strain, she will soon be an Att lantic liner again.
 The bones of Paul Jones have been lost, but history is not made up from cemetery records.
 Howard college, free from debt, will start in next fall full of vigor and hope and use- full work.
 This is midsummer, and the weather is fully aware of it, and is doing its full duty.
  It was German wreckers and fine weather that hoated the Paris off the Manacles. Aguinaldo's love for Spain was developed too late to have any practical value  Admiral Dewey has entered the world of
The age-herald., 1899-07-18

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
OTIS "STOOD PAT"
Would Not Listen to Talk About
Three Weeks Delay.

Washington, d. c., April 29.-Gen.
conference with the Eilipinos terminated
this morning.
He says that they wanted three weeks
in which to allow their congress to de-
eide whether hostilities should cease.
The proposition was declined.
The representatives retired to the in
surgent lines.
Gen. Otis says the insurgents are tired
of lighting ana are no doubt seeking the
best terms.
In another cable Gen. Otis expresses
thanks to the President for his apprecla-
ton of the work Of the army in the Phil
ippines.
1t it stated at the war department
that the inSurgent leaders probably will
confer and seek another conference with
Gen. Otis, and that the general will no
doubt grant general amnesty.
The text of the dispatches from Gen.
Otis are as follows:
Manila. April 29.-Adjutant- General. Washing
ton: Conference with insurgent representatives
terminated this morning They request cessa
ton Of hostilities three weeks to enable them to
call their congress 10 decide whether to continue
prosecution Of propose terms Of peace.
Proposition declined and full amnesty promised
on surrender. Believe insurgents tired of war,
but seek to secure terms Of peace through what
they denominate their representative congress.
Manila. April 29.-Adjutant- General Washing
ton: The congra tula tions of his excellency. the
President. for which all grateful, will be
conveyed directed OTIS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
UPHOLD OUR DIGNITY.
Washington Officials Pleased with
Gen. Otis Course.

Gen. Otis Course.
Washington, D. c., April 29-The war
department officials are very much graft
fed with the tone of the reply Of Gen.
Otis to the Filipino delegation. 1t is
considered as COMFORTING with the dig
nifty of the United States. 1t would not
be possible for the United States to recog
nize the existence of the Filipino con-
gress and a Filipino government.
1t is believed that when Gen. Otis re-
ply is communicated to the Filipino COM
manders that they will ask another con-
ference with the expectation Of arrang-
ing favorable terms of peace. 1t is said
at the war department that it is not like
Iy that any further concessions than that
of general amnesty will be made.
Peace and freedom, it is believed, will
appeal more strongly to the Filipino army
than any argument Aguinaldo and his
officers may make. Meanwhile it is the
belief of the officials at the war depart
ment that if the Filipino generals unduly
protract the negotiations, wholesale de-
sertions on the part of their men are
looked for
Gen. Lawton is expected to continue
his movement toward joining forces with
Macarthur according to the original pro-
gramme as soon as his soldiers have re-
covered from the strain of their forced
march through the jungle, and this june
ton probably will be effected by Tuesday
of next week at the latest. If by that
their arms, the American forces at the
front will be strong enough to resume the
campaign with great vlgOr and to press
forward along the line of the railroad
northward even as far as San Fernando
the latest capital of the insurgents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02

TO say with the arrangements of final
terms of peace to apprehend an undue in
SlStence on the part of the American COM
mander at Manila upon an immediate
and unconditional surrender. It is be-
Eeyad that the Filipino generals simply
wish to avoid direct responsibility for the
surrender, which is inevitable. in order
thar their congress may assume that re-
sponsibiiity. 1t is said that the Filipino
congress can be speedily got together for
this purpose and thus save the pride of
AguinaldO. The bravery of the Ampri-
can troops is highly commended.
Funston to be Rewarded.
1t was stated at the war department
that Col Funston would secure briga
dicr-CencralS commission as IL reward
for his services in the various engage
ments. eliminating in his daring and he
role feats yesterday. 1t was also stated
that both Col. Funston and the two men
who crossed the river under the fire Of
High praise IS given all the volunteers.
as it appears that they were every place
where the fighting was going on.
Foreign Ministers Pleased.
At the foreign embassies and legations
the news that the Filipipos had treated
for peace attracted much attention. The
substance of the Otis dispatch was com
muhlcated to several of the foreign Of
fees abroad. The foreign representa-
tiVeS expressed satisfaction 1T the turn
Of affairs. regarding it as most oppor-
tune for the United States as we'll as Il
contamination in which all civilized ma
tons would share