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The age-herald., 1899-08-05
Is C0fbin or Miles on Ton?

General Miles is popularly assigned to the occupy; but at the most his duties will be advisory. His advice will be taken when it suits the administration. and rejected when it does not. Adjutant-General Corbin has all along outranked in real influence the nominal head of the army. its senior gen. eral, it's chief officer, and the indications are that MT. Mckinley and his man Corbin will continue to conduct the Philippine campaign. MT. Mckinley is fully aware that his fate hangs upon the coming cam paign. but he has extreme faith in Corbin, and he and Corbin have decided to retain Otis, and among them to control and con- duct the Philippine campaign. Whatever takes place will therefore be presidential in responsibility, for the control is unmis- takably in the hands of MT. Mckinley, and the irrepressble Corbin, whom General Sheridan once feared would be inaugurated president instead of the president-elect. General Miles may be consulted with more
 
 than he was when MT. Alger was in office, but when the rub comes the advice of MT. Mckinley and Corbin will prevail. Corbin is the milstone of this administration.
 But there is MT. Root. The new war sec- reetary is very adroit and shrewd, and he knows whole lot of law. But he is not a warrior even of the amateur sort. He has never been on dress parade. He is expected to leave the control of the war side of his department, ostenslbly perhaps to General Miles, but really to Corbin and the presi- dent while he attends to the complicated law problems that are constantly arising in the new possessions. He is to be colonial secretary, in other words, rather than a war secretary It is said the president ex- poets the next congress to authorize the establishment of a new department devoted to the affairs of the colonies so to speak. and MT. Root is to be the first secretary great work will consist in substituting civil rule for military rule. but if republican ideas prevail such substitution will not take place very soon. Military rule in the new possessions is what they seem to pre- fer. and yet civil rule would present many l more places for the place-hunters, for the army will have nothing to do with politi- clans.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Lynchinu is Ousting Law.

The question should be taken up in all seriousness as to the tendency of lynching In the respect of an increase of crime Lynchings are confessedly increasing Tn larger and still larger proportions, and this fact of Itself seems to show that crime Is increasing; for if crime is not increasing then the increase in lynchings wholly un- Justified Governor Cander, in an appeal to the people of Georgia, says:
 "The mob often makes mistakes and the innocent are made to sufer with the guilty. It never knows where to stop, but after punishing the guilty, drunk with the blood of one victim. it thirsts for the blood of another, and often sacrifices on the altar of vengeance those who are guilt less of crime We must do away with the mob We must re-enthrone the law. We must restore the altar of reason and tear down the altar that passion has erected. We must do this in the interest of the white men of Georgia, and in the interest of the negroes of Georgia, and for the fair name of Georgia. and to protect the virtue of the women of Georgia. Lynch law does not stop arson nor murder nor robbery nor rape. This requires the strong power of the statute law, sustained by healthy vigorous public sentiment.
 Governor Candler certainly knows the situation He is governor of state that is particularly afflicted with the lynching habit, and thoughtful men should give heed to his words.
 In the Jackson (AIss) Evening News, we find some figures that are very signif- cant. These figures relate to the period between January 1, 1899. and August 1, 1899 the first seven months of the present year. They go to show that lynching no longer chiefly relates to crime against wo- men, for of 24 lynchings in Georgia in that period, only related to woman: of IA in Arkansas. only were women interested; of II in Texas, only 4 had any relation to criminal assault; of 13 in Louisiana, only were in any manner against women; of 13 in Mississippi, related to women; of in Alabama, all but one were charged with in some manner with criminal assault, and the six lynched in Florida were all charged with that atrocous crime. This accounts for all the cotton states south or the Carolinas. The totals in the seven states in the seven months mentioned we're S9 iynehngs, of which number 54 were not in any manner for crime of any kind against woman.
 The real pertinent question is this: Does not mob rule operate to excite to revenge the per cent. of criminal negroes, while a quick count under salute law would not do so? The people of the south are deeply interested in the answer to this question.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
PEANUTS FOR HARD DRINKERS

From Leslie's Weekly.
 A medical authority advises hard drink CTS, especially of champagne, to eat freely of peanuts after indulging, and he declares that a pint of peanuts will over come the inebriating qualities of quart of champagne without entirely curtailing -the latter's exhilara ting effects. The oil in the peanuts is responsible for this result, and we are told that a wine-glass of olive oil will have the same effect. The peanut stand appears, therefore, to be the rational competitor with the Keeley cure.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
A JUST RECOGNITION
the Pratt Citv Herald.

From the Pratt City Herald.
 The election of Hon. John w. Tomlin- son, of Birmingham president of the National Bimetalic League is a recogni- tion of arduous labor and a free expendi- ture of money in the cause of free silver. There is not in Alabama closer or more intimate personal friend of William J. Bryan than MT. Tomlinson. On several of his presidential canvassing tours MT. Tom linson was an honored guest His election to the presidency of the league was just recognition of valuable services rendered.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
HE HAD TWO,
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Out on Lexington avenue a cable car stopped at the signal of a man by the way side. The man was bareheaded and carried a baby on his arm. By his side stood a woman.
 As the grip car halted the conductor swung from the front platform of the trailer and stepped quickly forward to aid in the loading.
 But the man with his disengaged arm as- sisted the woman to mount the steps. Then the conductor reached forward and grab bed the baby, evidently intending to pass 1t to the woman.
 ''No you don't" said the bareheaded man, as he quickly backed away. Get one of your own.'~
 Pooh cried the grinnfng conductor, ''I've got two! All right.'
 And the car rolled on.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

Is in the city for the purpose Of attending the encampment of the confederate vet erans at East Lake today. He is the com- mander of the Alabama division United Confederate Veterans in succession to Gen. eral Fred s. Ferguson. who, at Charles ton, declined reelection to that position General Harrison was the youngest briga- dier general in the confederate army. and is one Of Alabama's most distinguished citzens. On his present visit to Birming- ham General Harrison is accompanied by Mrs. Harrison.
 The speaker of tine house, the Hon. Charles p. Waller Of Hale, and Repre- sentative John H. Wallace, of Madison, arrived in town last night and are at the Morris. MT. Waller will attend the con- federate veteran encampment at East Lake today.
 Banker Noah P. Renfroe, of Opelka, and Captain L. Y. Dean, of Eufaula, are in town.
 Former Attorney General w. c. Fitts, of Tuscaloosa, was in town yesterday.
 
 Assistant State Examiner J. c. Cowan was in town yesterday.
 State Senator Frank L. Moody, of Tus- caloosa, was in Birmingham yesterday. Thomas D. McGough, of Montgomery, Is in the city.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
- ------------------- THE ANCIENT WORLD

By Thomas Bailey Aldrich. Touched with the delicate green of early
 May,
 Or later, when the rose unveils her face The world hangs glitteriHg in star-strewn
 space,
 Fresh as a jewel found but yesterday. And yet, 'tis very old; what tongue may
 say How old It is? Race follows upon race, Forgetting and forgotten; in their place Sink tower and temple; nothing long may
 stay.
 We build or tombs. and live our day and
 die;
 And from our dust new towers and temples
 start;
 Our very name becomes mystery. What cities no man ever henrd nf lie Under the glacier in the mountains heart. In violet gloonns beneath the moaniHx saaf
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
SOME OF UKCLE sAM,s ODD EXPENSES


 Every one knows that it costs almost $40O GOO a year to run the United States government in times of peace, and that the department of war and the navy, the Indian and the pension bureaus, absorb the larger part of this amount but in the course of years large number of depend- ents upon Uncle Sam's purse have come into being. Such, for example. are the In terna tional Bureau for the Repression of the African Slave Trade, located at Brus- sels, a highly laudable institution to the expenses of which our government con- tributes $100 a year; the International Bu- reau of Weights and Measures, also at Brussels, to which s2.270 is contributed; and the 1nterna tonal Geodotic association, the expenses of which our government shares to the extent of $1, 800 yearly. As a leading terested in humane and philanthropic york; we subscribe $325 year to light house service on the coast of Morocco; about s4,5O0 to be divided amoing citizens of other lands for service rendered to ship wrecked American seamen; $500 a year to- ward maintaining hospital for sailors at Panama, and 5000 for keeping and feed- ing American convicts imprisoned in for eign countries. Among the unfamiliar pur- is appropriated from the federal treasury is the maintenance of the Washington Monument. costing s11.529 annually, and the provision of artificial limbs for soldiers, calling for $547,00o a year.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
LYSCHING IN GEORGIA

From the Roanoke Leader
 Hardly a daily paper comes from Georgia now that does not contain the news of at least one fresh lynching. The situation is rapidly growing worse. Crimes increase as lynchings multiply. All solutions of the problem fail The only end in sight seems to be the time when all the criminal negroes shall have been dispatched, by the rope or otherwise to the silent shore. And this Is far in the future, we must confess.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 In the early days of the church even Christians loved one another.
 Most women can never understand that with men love and love-making mighty different things
 Every woman has an idea that she saves her husband a lot of money because she is such a good manager.
 Real love always begins by asking for more than it will give. and ends by giving more than it ever asked for.
 When you hear a man say he guesses he'll have to think it over before he de- cides, it generally means that he knows he'll have to ask his wife or there will be trouble
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

The republicans will have difficult task In their convention in framing a civil ser vice plank that will meet public expectation and MT. McKinleys blow aimed at the whole outfit.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

in demand in this country at good rates the news is quickly sent by post to other coun- tries. and the response is often speedy. It would not be surprising if the figures are carried this year beyond half of a mil- lion
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

Mot MT. Astor, he bores me-" Is what the Prince of Wales is reported to have said when he scratched his name from list of guests to be invited to garden party. This is very sad for the esteemed MT. Astor
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

When Alabama republicans fall out the truth also falls out Federal offices are, it seems, sold to the highest bidders They are sold, too, by those who wear "princely robes" This is sad.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
And iron is still going up!
THE SCHOOL HOUSE A JUDGE

From the Oneonta Democrat.
 A good substantial school house well fur nished with good school furniture, is fine advertisement of the thrift and liberality of community. It is the window of the neighborhood through which passing strangers look at the true conditions of local interests.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
The Modern Marine

From the Chicago Times-Herald.
 Did you know that Maud Gillington was engaged to a great marine aitiste"
 ''No; how did she ever happen to get uc- qrainted with a painter?"
 '.He isn't painter; he's champion diver and bridge-jumper."
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

The Jefferson Theatre" all hail! No better name could have been selected. The Smith Brothers deserve the thanks of re- lieved people.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

This is summer-resort weather alongside the article they have in Nebraska and other northwestern states. Our cool breezes come from the very breezy gulf
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

The three biggest booms in the world at the present moment are In Birmingham, Ala: Havana Cuba, and Cairo, in Egypt.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

A canned beef commissary would simply lose a head in Afghanistan at the first dis covery of crookedness-that is all
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

When men jump from Brooklyn bridges in order to please little girls. what will they not do in order to please full-grown girls?
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

What Birmingham needs is a Paseo or parkway. This would put us in the new island swim. and also give us fine espla- nade-that's the word-for long-distance driving.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

Keep an eye on MT. Hobart. If he goes to the Philippines in his new capacity 1t Is all up with Grandma Otis
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

MT. Astor. pelletier, is good. The French line of descent was the light that failed
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

Switzerland, with its initiative and refer endum, is the happiest and most peaceful country in Europe.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

The Clay county feud is settled, because all the feudalsts are permanently at rest.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

San Diego, Cal, has not yet quarantined against Phoebus, and its proclamation Is eagerly awaited
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

The Katydids are singing in Missouri. and this means frost in that locality in six weeks,
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
THE PRIMARY PLAN

From the Selma Journal.
 The results of the primary elections for United States senators, which have taken place in some of the states, notably that in Mississippi, will be watched with much interest in other states. The question of amending the constitution so as to elect senators directly by the people is period- ically agitated, but amounts to nothing, though there are millions of people in the United States who favor it. The primary seems to amount to about the same thing as the direct election, and after all, why shouldn't the people nominate senators as we'll as a legislative caucus? There is just as much appeal and canvasing among the people in one case as the other, only the legislative plan requires double work, first in securing members of the legislature who will vote for such and such a candidate, and then the eectioneering with the caucus when it assemblies. It is probable that the primary method will become very popular in the next few years, both on account of it's simplicity and justice and of the satis- faction 1t will give the people at large, and because 1t is in the spirit of our re- publican institutions.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

Alger and Pingree, in the Damon and Pythias act, are attracting the attention Of all Michigan.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05
,om the Anniston Rep1fblic.


 Recently a number of the leading news papers of the state have declared in favor of primary elections next year in preference to conventions.
 Such a change in the manner of making nominations in Alabama is the very best change that can possibly be made. It will strengthen the democratic party as nothing else can.
 The holding of primary elections will do away with all the trading in conventions, which has become so obnoxious to the people of this state.
 As an example, instead of the candidates for governor going to the state convention and forming combinations with candidates for the different state offices, and thus fre- quently nominating a man whom the ma- jorty of the people do not want, it will force all the candidates to go directly be- their preference at the ballot box.
 This is the plan adopted in Georgia and other states. There the candidates go be- fore the people and declare their positions on important questions in public discussion. The people are thus enabled to form a more intelligent opinion of the candidates and as result the people nominate the men they want, and the nominations give satisfaction.
 Yes, give us primaries in Alabama.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

MT. Hobart should be sent where he can take fussy Otis aside for little chat
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

France is becoming very proud of her Gallifet, and she will need him very much next week.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

Senator Hanna is recruiting his strength in order to face the caricaturists of another campaign.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

Frce-irade England is as prosperous as Mckinleyized America
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

Toledo Sam Jones' campaign in Ohio will not cut very deep unless he is prepared to pay the freight.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

A man with a shotgun is the censor in Clay county, Kentucky.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

General George P. Harrison, of oDeiika.
The age-herald., 1899-08-05

 northwestern states. Our cool breezes come from the very breezy gulf.
 The Jefferson Theatre all hail! No better name could have been selected. The Smith Brothers deserve the thanks of re- lieved people.
 When men jump from Brooklyn bridges in order to please little girls. what will they not do in order to please full-grown girls?
 The three biggest booms in the world at the present moment are In Birmingham, Ala; Havana. Cuba, and Cairo, in Egypt. 
 A canned beef commissary would simply lose a head in Afghanistan at the first dis covery of crookedness-that is all.
 Keep an eye on MT. Hobart. If he goes to the Philippines in his new capacity 1t Is all up with Grandma Otis.
 San Diego, Cal, has not yet auarantined against Phoebus and it's proclamation is eagerly awaited.
 Alger and Pingree, in the Damon and Pythias act. are attracting the attention of all Michigan.
 Toledo Sam Jones campaign in Ohio will not cut very deep unless he is prepared to pay the freight.
 France is becoming very proud of her Gallifet, and she will need him very much next week.
 Senator Hanna is recruiting his strength in order to face the caricaturists of another 
 The Katydds are singing in Missouri, and this means frost in that locality in six weeks.
 The Clay county feud is settled, because all the feudalists are permanently at rest.
 MT. Astor, pelletier, is good. The French line of descent was the light that failed.
 MT. Hobart should be sent where he can take fussy Otis aside for a little chat
 A man with a shotgun is the censor in Clay county. Kentucky.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-22
S. Christian.
COUNTY LINE.

Some people planting corn some
people blowing corn and some people
laying corn by.
The business meeting OF the /. L.
met at De Moss Thursday night
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I'e'' fd'rIcN pre'ciicu DIT De''I'eIieIH
Miss Eva Hawkins, Plank Road
schools able teacher, gave a spelling
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-22
HUNTINGTON.

Dick Maddox made business trip
30 Monroe City Friday.
Dick Rails, our popular and enter
prising merchant spent Saturday and
sunday with Arch Owen at Hassard.
James Fitzpatrick, OF Lakenan, and
Miss Maud Green of Ely, passed
through here Sunday enroute to Spal.
ding Springs.
There will be no preaching Sunday
ms reported.
Remember Childrens day Sunday
at s O'Clock p. IN. The exercises prom
Use to be good.
CLANCY Brackley and Will Fahy
spent Sunday at Spalding Springs.
Able Bowman and Miss Saliie Bell
OF Monroe City, attended church at
Brush Creek Sunday morning.
Earl James, of Hannibal, hand
some and popular young man, form
erly OF this place spent Saturday and
WIN iIlCuuS.
Ned Cannon and Miss Annie Glas-
cock spent Sunday at Spalding
Springs.
Mrs. r. p. Shaw left last Thursday
for Needy, Neb., to spend the summer
with her children. Mrs. Shaw is a
most excellent woman and liked by
all. We regret very much to lose her
from our midst, 'rr
Miss Julia Cook, of Sedalia, a
bright and charming young lady, is
visiting her friend, Miss Matte Glas-
cock.
The Mission THAI has been in pro-
gress for the past week at ,g-St. Paul
and Brush Creek CLOSED Sunday.
The attendance was good and much
GOOD work was done. Rev. Father
alulrv is brilliant speaker.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-22
INDIAN CREEK.

Mrs. Eliza Theiof, of Hunnewell,
is visiting in Swinkey.
Miss Anna Carrico. of Monroe City.
is visiting in This vicinity.
Mrs. DIR. Miles. of Stoutsville, was
home visiting her parents the past
week.
DR.. W. c. Sprinkle, of Hunncwell,
was visiting in Swinkey Sunday.
Charles Carrico and sisters. Misses
Cora and Lucy, attended mass in
Swiniey Sunday.
George Hays and Dave Fitzpatrick
have gone to Oklahoma. We wish
them success in their western field of
work.
Emmett Corley came in Saturday
afternoon from Notrc Dana, Ind,
where he has been attending school
the past year.
Messrs. Tom Hays, Walter Hagan,
Emmett Corlcy. Edward Isman and
Misses Tracy Baumgart, Myrtle
Yates, Lillian Carrico and Lula
Buchanan went to Spalding Springs
Sunday on pleasure trip and an en-
joyable time was spent.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-22
TAKE IT WITH SALT.

Hartman, w. Va. June IL
The most delicate surgical
operations ever performed here,
has proven a success. John
Lutz, 4 mine boss, had his head
crushed by falling slate aud a
portion of his brains crushed
out. A heifer calf was brought
in from pasture, the patients
head cleansed and prepared and
then a portion of the calls
brains taken out and placed in
the mans think cap. The calf
survives, but does not know
enough to eat. 1t has to be ted
and its jaws started to working
by hand and when through
eating, the man who starts the
jaws has to stop them, for the
calf continues to work it's laws
after being fed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-22
FLORIDA.

DR.. c. f. Damrell and wife, OF Shell
byville visited relatives here last
week,
Mrs. Ward. OF Boise City, Idaho,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. NJ. b.
Scobee.
Mrs. J. c. Elgin, who has been Wis.,
iting her sister. Mrs. Chaver, return
ed to her home in Salisbury Satur-
day.
The social given by the ladies OF
the Methodist church was quite a sue
cess notwithstanding the fact that no
Strawberries could be secured. About
slSwas cleared.
Joe Menifee, OF Blue Lake, Cal,
visited in Florida the latter part of
last week.
Mrs. Emma Goss is very sick.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-22
HONORED.

Missourians devote some at
tention to education as well as
mules. DR.. Milton Updegraff
of Columbia, Mo-, has been APP
pointed professor of mathemat-
les in the United States by
Uncle Sam. It can not be charg-
ed up to pie for the Grand Old
State is too thoroughly Demo
cratic to fight for.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-22
AN OTHER BATTLE.

Manila, June 16.-After cut
ting the railroad and telegraph
at Apalit, seven miles south.
for the purpose of severing con,
nection, the insurgents attacked
Gen. McArthurs lines at San
Fernando. They met with a
warm welcome and were repuls-
ed. The native force numbered
5000" The above goes to show
that the censored reports are
all bosh. Instead of Aguinaldo
being driven or on the defensive
he has been the aggressor for
ten days.