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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
BIRMINGHAM's MAKEUP

From the Richmond Times.
A friend writes from Birmingham: "rhe
population of this marvellous city Is in
creasing rapidly and there is not a vacant
house any where around. Before 1 located
here l imagined that the northern element
in Birmingham society was much larger
than it Is. 1 thought 1 would find that at
least one-fourth of the people were from
the north. But such Is not the case.
While the north is represented, the south
ern element overwhelmingly predominates
in all grades of society. Without attempt
ing any formal or precise analysis, the
states and sections seem to be represented
in Birmingham uppertendom about as fol-
lows: Alabama, 45 per cent; Tennessee,
Kentucky and Virginia each 10 per cent;
other southern states, 10 per cent; western
states, per cent; northern states, 10 per
per cent. Many former Richmonders are
residents of Birmingham. Among the
wel-bred Alabamians here half of them, it
seems to me, come from the fine old town
of Tuscaloosa. The Tuscaloosa colony is
composed of cultivated, charming people,
reminding one of high Virginia types-Fau-
quier Stafford, AIbemarle, Augusta, Rock
bridge and Prince Edward folks. for exam
pie. iSfnce BecftoEsiism has practically
passed away there Is not much significance
in such facts and figures, as given above
as there was formerly. Still, the facts are
interesting
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
SENATOR MORGAN's INTERVIEW

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The interview with Senator Morgan is
another link in the chain of evidence prov
ing the existence of democratic harmony
and unity.
A short time ago Senator Morgan was
pointed to as the man expected to lead
the movement against the nomination of
Mr. Bryan, a movement which in the eyes
of those who did the talking came as the
result of some deep dark plot among demo-
cratic leaders and which had already as
sumed the proportions of an organized re-
volt against the leadership of the Ne
braskan The Interpretation put upon some
of the Alabama senator's remarks was
that he was severely critical; that he did
not have much regard for Bryan; that he
would make fight for an anti-Bryan dele
CATION from Alabama. and a lot of other
things on the same line.
The senator's position he made clear in
his authorized interviews with a repre-
sentative of the Constitution, but that did
not put an end to the continued misrepre-
sentation of his position. Those anxious
to see strife in the democratic ranks made
they were pleased to term it. Now the
great Albanian has swept the props
from under all these stories by making it
clear that he believes Mr.. Bryan is going
to be nominated, and that there is going
to be democratic harmony.
Now all semblance of an anti-Bryan
movement within the democratic party Is
being swept away. Latterly, 1t was Sem
ator Morgan who was expected to lead
such a movement; before that, Judge Van
Wyek, of New York, was picked out as
the man, and we were given much misin-
formation concerning prominent men sup
posed to be allied with that movement
only to be informed by Judge Van Wyck
himself that he had no idea of being a
candidate and still farther back, and in
deed, ever since the defeat in 1896, 1t has
been bruited about we say in Georgia,
that Mr. Croker would furnish the nucleus
of strong eastern opposition to Bryan.
One by one these different movements
have been seen to come to nothing. Mr..
Croker and Senator Morgan and all other
democratic leaders have announced them
selves for Bryan and harmony. The
Chicago platform is to be reaffirmed by the
party in national convention. and the prob
ability is that there will be no more seri-
Gus opposition to this than to the nominal
ton of Bryan. e,-
The apparent obstacles to democratic
success which gave some concern several
months ago have failed to materialize In
accordance with the programme laid down
by the enemies of the party and every
thing is pointing to vigorous campaign
and victory.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
PROGRESS OF LIBERTY
IN NINETEENTH CENTURY

From the Chicago Record.
1sOoLManhood suffrage established in
Kentucky and Vermont.
1S10-South America in revolt against
Spain.
1S14-Restoration of Louis XVIII. in
France with constitutional government
1s17-Mississippi constitution submitted to
a popular vote.
neutrality-suspicious. of Greece.
1S30-Revolution in Paris; independence
of Belgium; freedom of the press in swift
zerland.
1SS2-First reform bill in England.
1SS4-Slaves in British colonies freed.
1SS6-Constitutional government In Portu-
gal.
p 1SSS-Chartist agitation in England.
Educational nominating convention es-
tablished in United States.
1S4O-Parliamentary government in Swe-
den.
1S4s-Constitutional government in Greece.
1S4S-Revolution in Paris.
lS49-Revolt in Hungary.
1S49-Constitutional government in Den
mark.
1S50-Constitutional government in Prus-
STA. Manhood suffrage.
1S61-Emancipation of Russian surfs.
INSTRUMENTATION of slaves in United
States.
1S67-Constitutional government in Hun
gary.
1S69-Woman suffrage in Wyoming.
1s7l-Third French, republic. Manhood
suffrage.
Naturalization of Italy. Constitutional
government.
1SSf-Marsilood suffrage in Great Britain.
1Sss-Constitutioral government in Japan.
1S99-Electoral reform in Belgium.
s 1Ss6-Manhood suffrage in Holland.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
FIRsT EARLY PRIMARY

From the Huntsville Mercury.
The Jackson county democratic execu-
tive committee has taken the initiative in
the matter of calling early primaries. At
a recent meeting of the committee a pri-
mary was called for December &c. not only
for county officers, but for representatives
also.
This is the first time a county democratic
committee has acted in advance of the
state democratic committee. Usually the
state committee sets the pace and the
county committees follow along the lines
laid down by it.
1t is improbable that any complications
will arise from the action of the Jackson.
county committee. The demand for early
primaries is becoming so common that the
state committee may be forced to act much
earlier than usual Then the other coun-
ties desiring early primaries will be under
oblga tiozs to Jackson.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Cotton Crop Estimates.

English spinners are trying to obtain
another years supply upon prices based
upon crop that demands perfect weather
throughout the rest of the growing and
ripenng season, and perfect picking
weather afterwards. Nothing less than
this will afford a crop up to Mr.. Neil's
estimate. This is conceded by all COM
petent observers. and it is therefore I'M
reasonable to expect such a crop.
But the spinners prefer to trust Mr..
Nell's estimate. They will trust it far
enough to stay cut of the market, because
they believe they can get enough cotton
later at prices that suit them. Until the
real facts are made so plain that denial
becomes foolish. Mr.. Neills estimate will
make the price in Liverpool. The worlds
visible supply is about half of a million
bales larger than it was last year at this
time, but in the present active condition of
the cotton goods trade this would not be
considered at all, if Mr.. Neill's estimate
had not been thrown into the bear side
of the SCALE Neill crop added to a large
visible supply naturally led to lower prices,
but after a while the facts of the new
crop will come out, and it will then be
seen that Mr. NELL is at least as much
astray this year as he was last year, when
he missed the output nearly million
bales
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
CRADLE SONG
By Ella Higginson.

By Ella Higginson.
Swung in the hollows of the deep.
While silver stars their watches keep,
Sleep, my seabird, sleep!
Our boat the glistening fishes fill
Our PROV turns homeward--hus be still
Sleep, my seabird, sleep
Sleep, sleep.
4
The wind is springing from out the west.
Nestle thee deeper in mothers breast
Rest, my seabird, rest!
There Is no sea our boat could whelm,
While the brave father is at the helm,
Rest, my seabird. rest
Rest, rest.
The foam files past US like beaten cream,
The waves break over, the fierce winda
scream.
Dean, my seabird, dream!
Dream of the cot where high and low,
Crimson and white, the roses blow,
Dream, my seabird, dream
Dream, dream.
What tho the tempest is on the deep?
kieaven will guard thee--do not weep,
Sleep. my seabird. sleep!
Be brave as fisherman's child should b(
Rocked in the hollows of the sea.
Sleep, my seabird, Sleep
Sleep, sleep, X. a..
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
LARGE MORMON REVENUES
he Salt Lake Herald.

From the Salt Lake Herald.
The Mormon church revenues from
tithes alone were 5000 600 in the year ending
December l last. one-third of the amount
being cash and two-thirds produce, which
was distributed to the poor or paid as sal
aries to church employees. For the present
year it expects a large increase. its estim-
ate being 100000 cash and $4,000 in pro-
duce-
Two years ago President Snow could not
borrow any money from local or eastern
banks, and an issue of $1,OO0,00O twenty
year bonds was made, every bond being
taken and the interest duly paid. President
Snow now predicts that the bonds will all
be redeemed within five years.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
ARE STILL AT SEA
Owners Bessemer Rolling Mills Fave
Reached no Agreement

So far as can be learned, the owners of
the Bessemer rolling mills have never come
to any definite understanding as to what
they will do with the property 1t is adj
mitted that a proposition has been made
to buy the mill at a certain price by Rob-
ert Jemison of this city and his associates,
but the proposition has not yet been ac-
cepted.
Morris Adler and Edgar Adler of this
city and A. I. Smyt1le of Charleston are
the trustees in charge of this property,
awaiting the action of the owners in re-
gard to selling it, or putting it in opera
ton.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
Primaries Versus Conventions.

TIE Mobile Registers position as TO
primaries is scarcely satisfactory. 1t en-
dorses them academically, and fights them
in the flesh as an actual part of current
politics. In an abstract way 1T likes the
action af the democrats of Jackson, but
condemns it as a concrete matter because
of its nervousness.
AS a matter of fact, it is the business of
the state executive committee to say what
the representation of county shall be, and
it is the business of the county executive
committee to secure that representation in
its own way, at its own pleasure as to time
and manner. This is the proper and nat
1ral division of duties. The democrats Of
Jackson have done nothing and viii do
nothing that will trench upon the proper
work of the state executive committee.
They will in December say who they want
for governor. Let us suppose the winner
proves to be Mr.. John Smith. Mr.. Smith
will wait untir the state executive commit
tee determines the representation of Jack
the county executive committee a delega-
ton that will represent Jackson county in
the state convention.
We readily admit that this is not Ideal,
but it is as ideally correct as the county
executive committee can make 1t. The
state committee should order primaries in
all counties alike for governor other state
officers, United States senator, and dele
gates to the national convention, and
should then consolidate tine vote and de-
clare the result. This would it is true,
involve some dictation to the counties but
as it would be done in transition period
and in the interest of the many, no harm
would come from It, and no complaint
would arise out of it.
The plan proposed is in full operation In
South Carolina, and soon will be in Geor-
gia, and is in partial operation in Missis-
sippi and many other states. Alabama
should wake up, and get into line. Political
progress and popular rights demand it.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
Trusts in Enqland And America.

Free-trade England has some trusts; not
many, 1t is true. but still some; and the
high-tariff advocate in this country there
fore at once declares that the tariff has
nothing to do with trusts.
The few trusts in England are based
lized. or else upon cheaper production.
The Salt Union in England is an example
of the former, as the Metallic Bedstead
association is of the latter But neither
of the two classes can raise prices above
the worlds level. for If either did goods
made in other countries would be brought
in, and destroy their trade. Trusts formed
under such circumstances are harmless.
Such trusts are attempts to cheaper pro-
duction, pure and simple, with no eye to
the squeezing of consumers up to tariff
limit. Against the English trusts no just
ground of complaint lies, because owing
nothing to tariff protection, they do not
corrupt politics, or attempt to despoil con-
sumers. They simply show the trend of
capital towards consolidation and Cheap
ened production.
American trusts are not built on that
plan at ALL They fill the baskets of cam
paign conductors. They corrupt whatever
they touch. Protected by duties ranging
from 40 to so per cent, they crush as they
60 squeezing the consumer up. If not to
the tariff point. at least up to the point
that will not invite too much rivalry. and
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
COST OF LYNCHING FOREIGNERS

From the Galveston News.
The lynching of foreigners has cost this
nation more than most citizens think
Within the last five years indemnity claims
for such outrages amount to about $9OO.OoO,
China has been paid for the Rick Springs.
wyo., massacre, $147.74S74 for outrages on
the Pacific coast s276.61915 Italy has re-
oeived for the killing of Italian prisoners
at Walsenburg. Col. $4,000. The British
government has been paid $500 for the
outrages on James Balm and Frederick
Dawson. To these figures must, of course,
be added the cost of examining and trying
the claims,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
When young woman sets out to shock
a man she is unlucky If she doesn't get
shocked herself
1t is almost always easier for woman
to like man she doesn't trust than to
trust man she likes.
If they were named anything else a wom-
an would have just as queer a look in her
face when she talked about her legs.
Every racy story man hears he acts
like 1t was old to him and every woman
like it was new to her, and both are maxi
ing believe
The difference between woman and a
cat is that when you tease the cat you
know she'll scratch you, but when it's a
woman you never know whether she'll kiss
you or tear your eyes out.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
ALL WANT A PRIMARY

From the Talladega News-Reporter.
Let's have a primary again and let all
the people express their Choice for nomi-
nees. Put honest men on guard, and har-
mony is inevitable. It's the rogues in poll
tics that create discard
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

The crossing OF the wires is responsible,
of the mayor of Atlanta. He intercepted
too many telephone messages from the gov
ernor of South Carolina that were intend
point is good one, but it is geographically
lame.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

No man, no matter how high in office
he may be, owns the voters of High jack
son. They are about the most independent
voters in the Union.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

The Northside is not at present good
ground for a temperance or cold-water
crusade. DR.. Killough has hurt the tee
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

No fresh political colonies or other off,
GERS are to be grated into the provisional
army. Secretary Root should especially
see that political surgeons and quarter
masters are kept out.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

General Joe Wheelers problem consists
Fflipinos from getting away.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

France is trying to capture M. Guerin,
while America is trying ito capture NJ.
Aguinaldo. Both are great fulminators of
pronunciamenatoes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

The fee system, which has been abolish
ed in many states, is at the bottom of
most of the irregularities in the court
houses.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

Colonel Wiley is an instance of those
who have military greatness thrust upon
them.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

John Browns body has become a factor
in tho Kentucky campaign-John Young
Browns body.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

Kentucky is an acknowledged political
storm center, and Alabama should take
good care to escape similar calamity.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

If Senator-elect Hayward, now stricken
with apoplexy, should die, his successor by
appointment would probably be William
Vincent Allen.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
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mills have been granted representing over
81 100000. A new mill will be built at CO.
lumbia with a capital of 100000. and one
at Union with a capital of 100000
''There is scarcely a town in the state
of any size without a cotton mill, and il
has been found profitable to have the mills
near the cotton-growing belt. There are
now under construction in the state new
mills representing over 100000 spindles.
But not only in cotton milling has there
been progress, but cottonseed oil mills and
roller flour mills are to be found in every
section of the state. AS a result of the
roller mills, more attention is being given
to wheat-growing.
"Experiments in tobacco culture have
proved successful, and the experiments are
being extended to every section of the
state, and our crop this year will not fail
far behind that of Virginia. Our farmers
have realized the Importance and the ne
cessity of diversified farming. and do not
depend on cotton as the sole money crop.
The result is an awakening in and re-
vival of agriculture.
money is more plentiful and more easily
obtained and at more reasonable rates OF
interest.
"In natural advantages no state in the
union excels South Carolina, and with
increased manufacturing enterprises and
diversified farming we are entering upon
an era of prosperity unparalleled in the
history CT the state
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

Candidate Stallings is not gumshoeing in
Jackson county. He is talking aloud and
often.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

The opposition of Senator Morgan Is
fading out. Even 1.-THE court journal en-
dorses him and reaccepts him "thor-
Oughly,"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

Secretary Root should keep an eye on
Doc. Huidekoper who may want to break
into the provisional army.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

The Shamrock and the Columbia can
hob-nob together until the gun is fired.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

General Otis does not so much need more
troops as he does a successor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

The Captain Carter case is also a presi-
Dental campaign issue, and very lively
one it is, too.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

Watch the lovers of notoriety GSvk
around Admiral Dewey.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

st. Louis claims that the wave of pros
perity has not yet reached Chicago real
estate.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

The fish bite Mr.. Clevelands hook but
reject President McKlneys.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

Columbia, s. c., Aug. 10.
Governor McSweeny says: Business
conditions in South Carolina are good and
the outlook Is encouraging. In the last
year there has been marked Industrial
awakening and progress. Especially is this
true in cotton manufacture. The capital
invested in manufacturing enterprises this
year will double what it was any preced-
ing year. From January 1 to July l, 1853,
charters for new enterprises issued by the
secretary of state represent a capital in
vested of So, 900, and commissions for
charters during the same period, some of
which have not yet been granted, have
been issued for new enterprises represent
ing something over $5,0O0,O00. Several char
tiers have been issued since July l.
"In two cases charters for new cotton
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22
Alabama Mineral and Timber In tercsts
Office of the Governor.
Montgomery, Ala, August 10

montgomery, Ala, august 10.
The sections of the state that are now
prospering are confined to tine mineral and
timber regions; the low price of cotton,
even with large crop, offers little return
to the most Industrious and capable culti-
walton. The coal, iron and lumber indus
tries are making money and prospecting;
wages have advanced in these. and the
market value of The product has increased
considerably.
The general conditions are better than
year ago. The general interest rate is
per cent in THE state. though lower rates
are had in a few localities. There is little
money in the hands of the people, and es-
pecially is this case of the agricultural Sec
tons.
The greatest gain that has been made
has been in the iron industries the price
of pig iron having about doubled within
twelve months. Money is coming into the
mineral region in large quantities. and all
values there are steadily enhancing, though
there are no unhealthy boom symptoms.
JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON, Governor.
Tennessee Mining and Traffic Improving
Nashville. Tenn. August 19.-Governor
Benton McMillin said: "In some lines of
industry and of traffic there Is improve
ment over the condition that prevailed two
years or one year ago. The improvement
is not found either in the production or
sale of farm products that there is in the
price of these things which are owned or
controlled by the trusts. Those things the
trusts can raise at will and to as high a
tarto vIa fhn
modities which the farmer has to sell have
not improved in value as have those things
which he has to buy.
The improvement in the coal and iron
Industries in the south has been very
marked Pig iron is being sold in many
places in the south at more than double
what 1t costs to produce Corn and wheat
still remain low, but with little prospect
of Improvement, and in this state with a
very short crop in sight.
I'm reply to the inquiry as to what is
the interest rate prevailing for ordinary
commercial paper. it is from to per
cent, and money is more plentiful in the
banks than among the people.
"a new industry has in the past few
years sprung up in Tennessee which is
yielding immensely now and promises
much for the future. That is the mining
and domestic and export sale of phosphate
rock. Our deposits turn out to be about
the richest in the world, and Tennessee
has taken large. part of the domestic
trade and a considerable part of the ex-
port trade in phosphate rock from her
rivals. This not only yields handsome re-
turns, but employs large numbers of la
borers and gives exceedingly remunerative
transportation rates to the railroads so
fortunately situated as to get the traffic.
1.-THE natural resources of Tennessee are
so wonderful and varied that we will be
able to get along while any one else COM
ing near US does
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-22

Mr.. Astor's pedigree lies fiat where the
genealogists left 1t.