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The age-herald., 1899-01-27
THE RAILRoAp coMMIssIoN sMa

From the Anniston Index.
 In speaking of the probable appointees to succeed Commissioners Ross c. Smith and Harvey E. Jones, on the state railroad board, the Index took occasion to mention Hon. John w. Tomlinson, of Birmingham, as one of the probable winners. MT. Tom linson is one of the brainiest men and staunchest democrats in the country; and the great prominence given his name in connection with cabinet position in the event of democratic success, in the last election, but showed the estimate placed upon his abilities by the party leaders. That he will prove most valuable member of the Alabama railroad commission goes without saying, and the Index eongratulates the governor on hs wise selection, the state on securing such valuable services and the Hon. John ". Tomlinson on the honor bestoWed-in advance.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Small Cotton Mills in Alabama.

All competent and disinterested witnesses agree that the small spinning mills of North Carolina are relatively speaking the most profitable in the south. The New Orleans Picayune recently sent special representative to North Carolina, and he renorts that the little mills, with a capital of $25, ,O00, are one and all paying institu- tions," and that the districts in which they have been established are full of prosperity, thrift and contentment.
 Talladega and Huntsville are examples in Alabama of the North Carolina evolution, but there are many other towns in which the North Carolina small-mill plan could be handsomely inaugurated and carried on. mills and so should Greensboro, and Marion, and Athens and Opelika. Not one of these towns can plead poverty or lack of capital they must confess to lack of energy, or perhaps to lack of concentrated energy. The capital for a spinning mill, containing from three to five thousand spindles could be gathered in any one of the
 
 towns named on the instalment plan as fast as the mill could be constructed and placed in operation. What is lacking is a leader or two to start the ball a-rolling.
 It is mistake to think that a big mill must be built in order to earn dividends. Small mills earn in North Carolina hand some dividends, and while they are earning dividends they grow into large mills A superintendent from North Carolina may become necessary, but beyond a superinten- dent and an architect no outside help is needed in the construction or operation of a small country mill. When such mills pay in North Carolina, it must be assumed that they will pay in Alabama. where coal Is cheaper. cotton more plentiful and labor more abundant.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
4 Vote on Monday Next.
Editor

The Maine was blown up in Havana har- Dor on February 15. and on February the war that sprang up over it will, let us hope, be ended. The senate has unanimously agreed to take vote upon the ratifica- tion of the treaty on that day. and The Age-Herald has full confidence that the factionists will not be able to prolong the war, thereby throwing the entire subject open to foreign complications, and still farther embarrassing Admiral Dewey and General Otis in their brave and patient and tactful efforts towards the restoration of peace and good order in the Philippines If the treaty be ratified. the force will be let out of the Aguinaldo wind-bag, and the bandit government will die out.
 It is regretabe that many democrats have become obstructionists. thus placing ing a war that included such men as MT. Bryan, General Wheeler, General Oates, General Fitzhugh Lee. and Admrals Dewey and Schley, and our own Hobson. Obstruc-
 
 indefensible; for ratification would simply eliminate Spain from the problem and bring the war to an end-nothing more. No one should oppose a termination of the war No democrat should permit himself to be placed in such an indefensible posi- tion Mir. Bryan's clear, logical brain early saw that ratification should be accom- plished before any attempt was made to determine the government of the new pos taken, but it was not, and efforts have since been made to build up a faction in opposi- tion to his plain, sensible and unanswera- ble position.
 The democracy of the country stands al- most soidly against the factionists, and by MT. Bryan. The people demand the ratification of the treaty, and the utter elimination of Spain and of all other coun- tries from the problem. The intelligence pie are wholly equal to the problems h. voved and no one need doubt that a just and sound settlement will be reached. The opposition to ratification is in other words, based on d:strust of the people, and the people who are distrusted will desire to know and will know, the name of every senator who says by his vote that they are not to be trusted.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

My home is far from that county. but feel an interest in 1t just the same"
 The gossip upon this all-important subject was endless. It was said, and quite gen. erally understood, that only two out of the seven representatives from Jefferson in the general assembly were opposed to the Moody bill as it passed the senate. These two are Mcqueen and Burkhalter. Senator Cunningham has made his record on this question; and, it is alleged, Representatives Gibson, Davidson, Huey and Houston share his views I asked Mir Burkhalter for his views. Oh, we will beat the bill in the house," he declared, confidently; but fur ther than that MT. Burkhalter did not make any statement.
 MT. Mcqueen said that it would be hard fight in the house. But believe we shall be able to keep Jefferson out of the Moody bill. I am doing all that I can."
 A large number of Jefferson county op- ponents to the bill held a meeting at one of the hotels at 2 o'clock, and afterwards proceeded to hold conference with the Jefferson members of the general assembly, with the object of protesting against the first county of alabama being made subject to the provisions of Senator Moody's bill. The Birmingham opponents of the bill have at last taken alarm, and are making ener- getic efforts to undo what Mr. Cunningham accomplished in the senate.
 The bill having for its object the consoli- dation of Greater Birmingham has not yet reached a stage which will warrant an opin- ion as to its ultimate fate. Friends of the measure at Montgomery could tell no more about it than we know here in Birming- ham. l.. J. w.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
BIG SALARIES

From the New York Press.
 Dr. Chauncey M. Depew received salary of $50,0O0 year when president of the New York Central, and chairman of the board of directors of the Vanderbilt consultations may have additional compensation. Pres ident Frank Thompson, of the Pennsylva- mia, gets $5Oe0O. He is easily worth it. These are the highest salaries paid, but there are dozens of presidents whose annual pay ranges from $1O,OOO to sSOOOO Samuel Spencer, as pr. J. Pierpont Morgan's rail- road expert, got 50,OOO year, but I do not think he receives so much as president of the Southern railway; J. J. Hill, of the Great Northern; Mellen, of the Northern Pacific; Ripley, of the Atchison; Perkins, of the Burlington Miller, of the St. Paul; Sloan, of the Delaware and Lackawana; ; Thomas, of the Erie; Fish, of the Illinois Gould, of the Missouri Pacific; Clark of the New York, New Haven and Hartford i; Huntington, of the Southern Pacific, and Burt, of the Union Pacific, are splendidly paid for their services.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
"wUsH,T I wUZ A BOY."

From the Minneapolis Journal. Wusht l wuz a boy! Sos l could jump an run And yell real loud, and whistle, An fite an have the mostest fun, Like boys dug. Wusht I wuz boy! Wush't I wuz a boy! Sos maw won't allus say:
 "Dont straddle the fence now, Liza Ann, Nice girls don't do that way" But boys duz- Wush't l wuz Q boy! Wush't I wuz a boy! N when they call me names,
 .eTom-boy," ''tag-tail' an ''Whistlin' Ann," N could ffte sames Billy dug Wusht I wuz a boy! Wush't l wuz a boy! N me an John could play At 'skin the cat" an Heap frog" too. My dress is in the way Boys pants ain't- Wusht I wuz a boy. Wush't wuz boy! All gurls good fur-jist To dust an sweep, an scold. An sew on buttons what yo' mist Sewin' on last week. wush't wuz a boy! Wush't wuz a boy! !, wush't God d made gu-ls boys. An made boys guris-t'ud bin the same. IN I'd bln John, an John
 Bin "Liza Ann'' by name. Wusht he had!
 Wsish't wux a boy! ,J
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
OLDEST MAN IN AMERICA
Abraham Elmer of Utica Believed to Have
 That Distinction-Almost IF Years.

Abraham Elmer, of Henry street, Utica, N. T., is supposed to be the oldest man in the United States. He will be IF years old next Thursday. He is one of the survivors of the war of 1872. His daughter-in-aw, Mrs. William H. Elmer, with whom he lives, says: "He takes two maps a day, just like a baby, and we have to handle him just like baby. too-dress and wash and feed him."
 The venerable soldier has been blind thirteen years. He had his second eyesight some fifteen years ago, but it was of short
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
GCvERNoR BoB's FAREWELL
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
 "Mr. Speaker" said retiring Governor Bob Taylor, of Tennessee, q am about to shuffie off this mortal coil of politics and fly away to the heaven of my native moun- tains, where I may think and dream in peace, safe from the sickening sting of un- just criticism, safe from the talons of some old political vulture, safe from the s'imy kiss and the keen dagger of ingratitude." Apd SO passes Governor Bob from the cares of state to eastern Tennessee. where he can stand on the mountain tops and tickle the toes of the angels.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

duration. Cataracts have caused the blind ness. He never wore glasses.
 His daughter-in-law says he chews 5 cents worth of tobacco a day; he has used tobacco all his life.
 When he was 36 years old he married N. Y. She bore him eleven children, eight boys and three girls. She died soon after the last child was born. Of the children six boys and one girl are still living The old est son is S6 years old and the youngest fl. Two sons were killed in the war of '61.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
ADMIRAL KAUTZ,
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM
Too Much Politics

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 The condition of affairs in the Jefferson county commissioners court is worthy of the careful study of every man interested in the faithful discharge of duties of in terest to the whole people. The examiners s report indicates that the accounts were not audited with that care that should be ob- served in all matters where the taxpayers are concerned. The Age-Herald suggests that the evil may be remedied by the peo- pie, that it is not necessary to appoint officers to secure honest competent ser wants, but that an accounting to the people will reveal the real trouble. The Age Herald is right; the trouble can be remedied and will be remedied when the people again have access to the ballot-box. Jefferson county will have a body of commissioners above suspicion When set of officers get above the people who create and support them it is time to turn them adfift and seek new servants.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
The Eaqan Court Martial.

The whitewash board may soon have Eagan to answer for. It may endeavor to unload him on President Mckinley, but President Mckinley has always succeeded in having a convenient scapegoat, and he may insist that the whitewash board erred when it permitted Eagan to pour out his tirade of foul abuse in his capacity as a witness.
 - The question that Eagan raises is a very
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
A FEMININE SENATOR
Martha II. Cannon Occupies Promine mt
 Position in Utah Politics.

On one joint ballot for United States sen- ator in the Utah legislature on Thursday last Senator D. H. Perry, of Salt Lake, voted for State Senator Martha Hughes Cannon. This, it is said, was the first vote ever cast for a woman for the United States senate.
 In a telegram to the New York World Senator Perry thus explained his vote:
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

Russia has an advantage over her rivals in the name of her generals. The name of one of her most promising generals is Be- guljuboff. Lee or Dewey is not in 1t when such a name is brought forward.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

Don't forget that merchants, educators, manufacturers and farmers are eligible in selecting delegates for the constitutional convention. convention of lawyers would be neither representative nor polite.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

Secretary Algers colonial commission must have been established as war meas- ure, for congress did not authorize the ex- penditure involved, nor was the senate asked to confirm the unknown MT. Watkins, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

.Martha Hughes Cannon. although the plural wife of George Q. Cannon's brother is, in my opinion, thoroughly competent for the exalted office of United States senator
 s'She has served as member of our state senate for two years with credit deserves and is entitled to the promotion. She is a representative democrat. 1T
 "She is cultured, independent. and phy- sician of recognized standng.'
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

The Uniontown Herald thinks there Is something significant in the fact that the state executive committee met in the full of the moon.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

The North Dakota legislature has de- clared in favor of the election of United States senators by the people Such declara- tions are superfiuous. Let the people take the matter in their own hands at the first state convention they attend.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
The Tax Rate Gould Be Reduced rom the Marion Standard.

Judging from Examiner C6wan's report on the county commissioners of Jefferson if property in that county was assessed at its value and the commissioners put on a stated salary, Birmingham would need no amendment to the consti<sstion to meet her financial obligations. and the general state tax might be somewhat reduced Fifteen million dollars in escaped taxes is no small it.n
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Never Classified

From the Huntsville Tribune.
 There is a paper being published in our sister city called the Birmingham Demo- crat. We don't know what order of publica- tion this will prove to be, but will say that Birmingham democrat has never been successfully classified. He is said to be the most remarkable political animal now liv- ing.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

The trouble with Eagan is that he kept too many varieties of liars on tap. He should have been more discriminating in his language at least.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

Andrew Carnegie's literature on the rati- fication case becomes more livid daily. He is now troubled with an attack of vam-
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

The California legislature cannot elect an United States senator, because a few ob- stinate members refuse to be purchased-a mere handful, but enough to prevent re- suit,
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

In it's last stage Gen. Miles embalmed beef resolves itself into a contest between the packers and the consumers. and the latter have no friends at court.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
schlatter Has Other Ills to Cure
From the Eutaw Mirror.

From the EuIdW NlITUT.
 A man bearing the name of Schlatter. and posing as a divine healer," has struck Birmingham, and, it is said, is healing all kinds of ills. It would be a good thing for the state if he would lay his hands on a number of its worldly citizens and cure them of the political itch.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

The new oath proposed for Alabama tax payers is uniquely comprehensive and in- ing
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

The rehabilitation of Eagan puzzles the Alger side of the administration more than the ratification of the treaty does.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

It begins to look as if Alabama would have a constitutional convention wholly free from office-holders.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

Mir. German is mistaken if he thinks he can reach the white house by the anti-ratifi- cation or anti-American route.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

Gen. Eagan lets another man do his talk ing before the court-martial. He cannot trust his own tongue.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

aldo would be an offset to MT. Wattersons s presidential ticket.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

MT. Quay is neglecting the Florida tarpon in his deep and searching study of the native plum.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

The Tesla electric cure is certainly ef- germs. ts#s
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

The treaty should be ratified, if for no other reason, to abridge MT. Alger's war powers.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

Spain wants ratification and that s2O,- 0OO,OOO.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

The capital of the state is seldom so full of life as it was yesterday. The visit of the Jefferson delegation alone was sufficient to make an impression The legislative ses- sion has entered upon its most interesting stage; and in addition, the state democratic executive committee was in session. These three causes drew hundreds of visitors to the beautiful old city by the Alabama; and the good Alderman Fleming reaped a rich harvest in one of the oldest eating houses of the south But in dulness or in ex- citement this alderman of aldermanic pro- portions is ever calm, unruffled and genial.
 
 There was much excitement over the passage through the senate of the Moody dispensary bill.
 "We were perfectly confident and satis- fed" said one of the leading opponents of that measure, tuntil Senator Cunningham, of Jefferson, came down from the chair and made that wholly unexpected speech in advocacy of the dispensary system. Sena- tors assumed that he had the right to speak for Jefferson and senatorial courtesy de- manded that Jefferson should not be ex- cluded from the provisions of the Moody bill. A word from him. on whatever siee spoken, would have been decisive; for he is something more than the senator from Jefferson-he is the president of the seu- ate The bill will pass the house, I am afraid, and theNe is grave danger that if will pass with Jefferson county included.
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BOSTON AND ALBANY RAILROAD.

Corrected to May Is, 1892
PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE WOR-
CESTER FOR BOSTON-"5. OF. 100, $500.
$685. % "a. 1U.l[, 1861 a. M; @iO8, lbs.
u 80 V 90 2 90 400, 49, {. IA, u SO, IS 81
&c. 20 p. m. Sundays O1, SOC, g "a a.
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RETURNING LEAVE BOSTON = s. 90.
100. rs. 30. *9. 90, 9.15 40. 80. II 100 a. m. ;
AZ 60 noun: 1.02. 2 90 2,15, 800, 400, 43O,
$50, 900, .7H, s,25, al go p. m; Sun.
FOR MiLiBURY- 1000 a. M; 400
FOR GILFoRD-7.oO. 1857 a. M: Us.
FOR PITTsFIELD AND ALBANY-s.3s.
%. 49, %*11.42 a. m; l.02. *9i2 "A 10, f.12
ing. Sundays-*11 AZ a. M; *3.12. *7.17
III AZ a. M; 12.10. *.O2, .312, "4.10, AT.
1906 6.39. ZIP p. m; +l2.2S midnight
Sundays-F11. AZ a. m; 1912. 500. v IL
D.. M; ~12.2S midnight.
FOR NORTH OXFORD MILLS, HO-
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a. M; 800, 6.15 p. m. Returning leave
WebstergS. 20 80 a M; LIS, 429 p. m
NEW york; 50 :, ' IS l,,Sa, m; 1;os.
davs-'5 .06 .. M: 'l2.2S midnight.
~Express trains *sAlbany sleeper at
II .2S a. m. daily, except Sunday morning.
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FOR SALE William c. CIark's lot on
Burncoat ST., containing about 20 acres
G. Maher & Son. room los, Walker build
ing.
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BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD.
worcester. Nashua and Portland
Divisions.1

Divisions.1
For Montreal and all points north; Port
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On ana after June 70, 1899 passenger
trains will leave Worcester as follows:
FOR STERLING JUNCTION = e.43, $40,
I'll, IL 20 \ II = 40 a m; 2$o ~ 45S so p m
Il. 40 a. M, ESQ, S.l4, ABS, CPS p. m
FOR CLINTON S.04, lib, ia a. m. /;
2.S0, S.14, 4.5s, 6.25 p; m.
FOR LANCAsTER-6.4S I1.40 a. m; 2.3o
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4,5S, 6.25 p. m. Sundays-6.45 a. m; l.45
Fur RoCHEsTER-s. "a a. M; 2.sO D. M.
FOR PORTLAND-S.0 a. M: 2.30 D. m.
FOR KENNEBuNK. BIDDEFoRD AND
OLD ORCHARD-2.30 p. IN.
FOR ALTON BAY AND WOLFBORO-
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tion)-6.4S, 11,20 a; M 4.5S p. m. Sun
day--(Nia CIinton(-6.45 a. m. 4.5O p. m
FOR LOWELL--6.4S, LAO a m; 4.5S D.
m. Sundays-6.45 a. m.
FOR LAWRENCE-6.4 S, LAO a. M; ass
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S.04 p. m. Sundays-4.45 p. m.
m. Sundays-8 p. m.
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with accommodations for four horses
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of churches and school, it is very desir-
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Marchant or Mrs. George f. Cummins
on the premises.
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