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The age-herald., 1899-05-15
suBscRrPTIoN RATES.
Wholesale Census Taking.

Not long ago an international statistical association was held as Berne, Switzer- land, its object being to procure as com plete a count of the world as is possible. Plans were made and committees appoint ed with that object in view, and it is be- lieved the census of 1900 will be by far the best ever taken.
 The population of the world has recently been estimated by Professors Behm and Wagner, of Goettingen, at HOO, 900, but much of this is guess work, and even after 1900 much must be left to estimate. No census can be taken in the larger portion of Africa, but reasonably correct estimates can be made of the uncounted problem The census in Latin America will be slov- enly, and in China, Persia. Siam, Afghan istan and Turkey no census has ever been taken. Attempts will be made to have correct enumerations made in all of these countries. Ii Hung Chang promised to have the people of China counted, and per haps a census of the world will be made except in portions of Africa. In some dis tricts, like that of New Guinea and DOT tions of South America it will however, be inaccurate. but the returns will be at least approximate, and far better than had before been attempted.
 Steps have not yet ben taken for count ing the people in the Philippines or in Por- to Rico or Cuba, but all this will be at tended to next winter, if not sooner; for 8 military. governor can find grounds for doing almost anything. The counting of the Filipinos will certainly be a novel, and perhaps a very difficult, enterprise. Such a thing has never been done. Public interest, too, will be taken in the census of China. In no proper sense have the people in that crowded empire ever been counted. The belief prevails however, that China will top the list so far as numbers are concern ed, followed by Great Britain, Russia and the United States. Including the new pos- sessions the population of the United States will be about 9O,o 900. This country will be fourth in numbers, but 1t will easi- ly first in every other respect. art only excepted.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
10000 FEzT THE LIMIT OF DEPTH

From tho New York Press.
 Mining engineers agree that the limit to which shafts may be sunk into the earth with present machinery and equipments Is 10000 feet. The deepest shaft ever dug is the one now in existence in one of the copper mines on Lake Superior. It has a sheer depth of 5,000 feet. Dr. A. c. Lane, the assistant geologist for Michigan, in an article in Mineral Industry on How Deep Can We Mine?" places the probable limit at 10000 feet. He sees, however, that enor- mously rich deposits might lead man to dig to 15,OOO feet with profit. The element of danger is not considered in these, calcu- lations. In conclusion he says: "The pres ent knowledge can not foresee reaching a depth of 20, 0,0OO feet.'
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
THE PEOPLE WILL ACT

From the Opelika Post.
 Now that Governor Johnston, in his great anxiety to force himself into the senate. has destroyed the only chance we have ever had to legally get rid of the burden of negro domination, thus setting himself, for his own political purposes, against his race and against his people, and to carry out his scheme has adopted the arts of the ring politician, the people may be expected to riso in their might in 100 and drive him from place and power in this state. Nor Is this all. The white
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
..BoNus-OHAsERs"

Terre Haute Correspondence Indianapolis
 News.
 At meeting of the Commercial Club last night it was resolved that no bonus should be paid to an industry to move to this city. It was explained that there had come to be a well-defined class of manufactures which move from town to town, and are known as s-chasers." The club de- cided that 1t was advisable to offer good sites and to absolve new industries from paying taxes for five years, but under no circumstances was cash bonus to be paid
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA
Will Endow Chair At Their National
 University

Washington, May 1.-The Right Rev. Monsignor Conaty, rector of the Catholic university of America, received a telegram on Saturday night from Kansas City in- forming him that the Catholic Knights of America, at their convention, had voted unanimously to endow chair at the Cath ollie university.
 This is likely to be the chair of English literature. This action of the Catholic Knights has been received with great sat- isfaction at the university, as it is the see- ond chair endowment this year, the Knights of Columbus having agreed to en- dow the chair of American history. This makes in all seventeen chairs endowed since the establishment of the university.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

people of this state are tired of negro dom ination. They have set their; hearts upon a convention that will so revise the fun damental law as that the supremacy of the white man may be maintained without recourse to methods of which the people have grown tired. Defeated in their desire for a convention this year, they will next year elect a legislature that will not only defeat Governor Johnstons senatorial as pirations, but will call convention and stand by the call. In the contest of John ston against the people of Alabama, we have not the slightest doubt that the peo- pie will come out victorious.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
MAN KILLED BY CoRsETs

New York Telegram to the Chicago Record
 Charles Stewart, a wealthy broker and .yachtman, with offices in New York and a residence at Passaie, N. J., is dead, as the result of a stroke of apoplexy induced by the wearing of corsets in a feminine part in an amateur play Tuesday night That was the decision of the doctors at the inquest held this morning. He took the part without apparent discomfort and re- tired in usual spirits. In the morning his mother discovered that he was dead.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
WILL NOT ADLOuRN

From the Selma Times.
 From present indica tions Joe Johnston has got another elephant on his hands. He called the general assembly together to as- sist him getting rid of what he conceived to be constitutional convention elephant They did what he wanted and won't ad- journ, but are engaged in making a con- stitution themselves by the amendment route. The way of the transgressor Is hard, but the four dollars day is not to be sneezed at.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
MIR. DooLEY AND MISS HARDING DAVIS

From the New York Journal
 The young Chicago newspaper editor who has sprung into literary fame so rapidly has studious face and head full of fun ny thoughts. Eyes that see things quaint ly sparkle behind a pair of glasses. He makes his funniest remarks with the most solemn air
 why" exclaimed Richard Harding Da- wis when he was introduced to him, you look like an educated gentleman. When read your writings I expected to see tough-looking old chap with red Galway whiskers."
 Expectations are deceptive,' said MT Dunne, quietly; q expected to see you in shirt waist"
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
WILL MAKE GOOD USE OF. HIS WEALTH

From the Newark AdVertlser.
 Andrew Carnegie retires from the con trol of the great steel industry which bears his name with about $10O,O ,OOo in his in- side pocket besides all the great wealth which he had previously acquired In Car negie's case, however, the bulk of the wealth will doubtless be given out in bene- factions He has already donated several millions to public objects.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
ELECTION FRAUDS REMAIN WITH US

From the Talladega News-Reporter
 One of our strongest reasons for new constitution was the hope that the seeming necessity for election frauds might be done away with. All wrong-doing is demoralfz- ing, and particularly so when it is made public and is done by common consent. This is why lynch law is so demoralzng. It is not the life of the miserable wretch taken, who doubtless deserves his punish ment in most cases, but the effect on the living is where the damage is done They are hardened by the experience. Scenes of blood become common, human life sinks in value the public conscience becomes scared and callous, and each experience makes the next easier and less revolting. And so with ballot box fraud; the more it is practiced the further are its extremes carried until it is not matter of race preservation, but the political survival of the most daring defrauders. As result politics sink be- heath the interest of the best element too often and are relegated to the manipula- ton of doubtful citizens. We say this is the tendency, though not always the re- suit. A new constitution eliminating the so-caled necessity for fraud is what we have long hoped for. Yet it may be obtain ed by good amendment, or possibly by an election law. If such is possible every good citizen should lend his influence and encouragement to this end. Better half loaf than none.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
s1GNoR MARo0NI COMING TO AMERICA

From the New York Times.
 The plan that is said, by cable, to be on foot in London to report the Americas s cup races by means of wireless telegraphy may be supplimented by the fact that Sin nor Marconi, the inventor of the system, expects to arrive in this country early in October. He is coming, he says, "to show the American people the practical results of wireless telegraphy."
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

New heroes appear upon the horizon nearly every day, but none have yet reach ed the height of Dewey. He stands head and shoulders above them all.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

If pugilistio light-weights were as suc- swimming lightweight from Kansas is in his, they would have no cause for com plaint.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

Washington may be the first city in the land politically, but she is sadly lacking in baseball material.
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add very considerably to the attractiveness of what is already an exceedingly attrac- tive pleasure resort
 L. Hensley Grubbs, editor of the Decatur News, is in the city. MT. Grubbs was one of the organizers of the Alabama Press As- sociation some twenty-five years ago. and has been repeatedly elected to official posi- tions in the association.
 Clark Harrison, of Chicago, a kinsman of Mayor Carter Harrison, is at the Mor- ris.
 R. F. Morgan and R. I've, of Cincinnati, are at the Morris. s s.,.s..slss. E. c. Inge, of Greenville, Miss, is in the
 A. s. Newcomb. of New York, is in Bir- mingham- ~tl.ra -t->
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
LAYTNG uP TRnuRI.E

From the Pittsburg Times.
 The future Daughters of the Revolution in Luzon will be under great expense in buying brass for tablets to mark the for mer capitals.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

The Carnival season just passed illus trated one thing, if no other-Birminghar will rank with any city in the south in the number of it's beautiful women.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

Watson will succeed to a post made fa- nous by the illustrious George, and he should strive, as he no doubt will do, to up- hold it's honor.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
From the Oakman News.

r IOIII lIlt OaKIHdH NeRS.
 The democrats who were dashed into do- ing the bidding of the chief executive against the view of their constituents have written the first chapter in their political history. The people will white the next but oh, how different. Whenever one of these fellows shall stick his head up and ask for office he will be mashed as flat as pancake.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
m the Florence Times.

From the Florence Times.
 And so the convention is dead. Every thing drops to the ground; g.; sponge has been drawn over all the convention work of the regular session and all the work of the democratic party in relation to the matter. All this leaves the democratic party in a badly broken up position.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

All the stores of Birmingham eeem busy now, but it is noticeable fact that those doing the biggest business are those who advertise.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

Lightweight Funston need not be afraid to ask the people of Kansas for any office he desires. It will be given with hearty good will.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

That Ag. Is not loyal to the firing line is proved by the distance he keeps be- tween it and himself.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

It will be sad news to the lovers of a blackberry pie that the crop of luscious berries is a failure
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

In the great work of closing the gambling dens the color line should not be drawn.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

From the Warrior Breeze.
 The senate has followed the example of the house and deserted the true and tried principles of the democratic party and re- pealed the act calling a constitutional con- yention. No more undemocraEc act was ever enacted upon the great democratic party. It certainly is a pity that Alabama cannot have legislators who have the back bone to stand up for the rights of the peo- pie against the personal aspirations of bolting governor.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
From the Pine Belt News.

From the Pine Belt News.
 Ye convention advocates, be of good cour- age. Don't let Johnston victory cause any one to lose sight of the fact that his political sun is setting. His days in public life are numbered. An outraged people will rise in their might in opposition to czarlsm. as embodied in Alabama's present chief executive, and consign him to political ob- livion, where he rightfully belongs. Down with demagogic of1ice-holders and office- seekers!
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

From the Anniston Hot Blast. - -
 If Governor Johnston has suggestion for getting the state democracy out of the hole in which he has placed 1t, 1t is time for him to make 1t.
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From the Alexander City Outlook.
 There are scores and scores of men who were for repeal of the constitutional con- vention act who. will be actively against the governor for the United States senate.
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Prom the Montevallo News.

From the Montevallo News.
 It seems that there is something radically wrong somewhere, and if these papers rep resent the true sentiment of the solid democracy of our counties. day of reck- oning will surely come for those in office who with such reckless disregard seek only their own aggrandizement.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
From the Tuskegee News.

From the Tuskegee News.
 People in many counties were doubtless indifferent to the constitutional convention because their county papers were ndiffer- ent. We have no sort of doubt but what the white people of Alabama after being fully acquainted with the far-reachine. advantages of the convention would unani- mously favor that measure. And it is the duty of our press to do all in its power to mould sentiment along right lines.
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From the Edwardsvlle Standard-News.
 The governor has succeeded in his scheme to defeat the constitutional con- vention for the present, but the people will be heard from at the August election in 1900. The sentiment in favor of, "a new con- stitution has been growing for a number Of years, and while the voice of the people has been stif1ed for the present the defeat of their will is only temporary. They are determined that the white people of Ala bama shall rule the state, and this result can only be reached by new constitution. the realization of which has only been de- layed.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15
From the Falkville Chronicle.

Governor Johnston has succeeded, with the help of a majority in the legislature and senate, in having an act passed repeal ing an act calling for constitutional con- vention. This places the governor and those who followed him in a right peculiar position It puts them in direct opposition to the state executive committee, whose proceedings we have always recognized; and causes a wide breach in the party, which time alone can repair.
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

From the Jasper Mountain Eagle.
 It will all be to do over again. We mean the constitutional fight The next state campaign for the nomination for governor will have that as the leading issue and the two men pointed to as logical candidates are Jesse F. Stallings and Frank Pettus. the former anti-conyention and the latter for the convention
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

A. s. Newcomb. of New York, is in Bir- mingham. ~u-ra .s.,t
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 The weather yesterday was perfect. The day was one of brilliant and uninterrupted sunshine, but the heat was in no degree oppressive. It was like a day in early April two or three years ago before the climate in this region underwent so radical change. The climate of Kentucky has apparently slipped down upon this section of Alabama, and our old and tried-not to say trying-climate has probably gone to the far isles of the sea. Thousands of the inhabitants of Birmingham took advantage of yesterdays sunshine and went out to the various pleasure resorts, or to the wooded slopes of Red mountain. East Lake, North Birmingham park and Ensley attracted possibly seventy-five out of every hundred pleasure-seekers. Ensley was doubly at- tractive to men, for the reason that cold beer was obtainable on the way The woods and the fields are more attractive now than they will be again until this time in 1900, and he denies himself much who doesn't get out of town whenever opportunity offers.
 
 Eastward from the pavilion station at East Lake there is a circle of land formed by khe line of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company, extending to a half- acre or more. The company is having tHs plat enclosed by high wire fence and will make flower garden out of 1t. This will
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

R. F. Morgan and R. I've, of Cincinnati, are at the Morris. s sa.e.s.p4
The age-herald., 1899-05-15

E. c. Inge, of Greenville, Miss, is in the city.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-26
COMPULSORY VACCINATION.

The commissioners of Nor
canton have unanimously pass
ed a law requiring every per-
son living IN the town to be
vaccinated. excepting only
those who have been success
fully vaccinated within the
past two years and those
whom the physicians may
release on OCcOunt OF Ill health.
The law went into effect yes
tcrdav at noon. Physicians
viii make a careful canvass
Of the town and report all
who have not been successfully
Naccinated. Those disobev-
ing the law will be fined $40
per dav for each dav they
refuse to be vaccinated.
There will be no charge for
physician 5 Servioeand points
viii be furnished free to those
who cannot or will not pay for
them. Otherwise they will be
IL cents each. Several hun
drel of Moryanton> popula-
ton have already been vacci-
mated. a large majority taking
advantage Of the town 5 offer
10 pay the cost.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-26
\ BAD BLTNDER.

Our attention has been call
ed to bad blunder in the act
10 regulate the times of hold
ING courts in the 10th judicial
district. passed By the legis-
lature of 1900. According to
the act. A>he court begins on
the 18th Monday after the
hr>t Monday in January and
continues for two weeks: Nc
DoWell county on the 14th
Monday after the first Monday
IN January and continues two
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-26

THE Truth OF THE MATTER.

THE Truth OF THE NATTER.
It i really amusing (and
not 50 amusing either, COnsid-
cring the probable damage to
our town to hear the reports
from the outside, through the
newspapers and otherwise, as
t. the smallpox situation in
Morganton. Exaggeration is
no name for it. One would
think, on hearing these reports
and not knowing the true Sit
u4tion. that this town is in a
devil Of a fix (due credit to
the leader Of Abernethv 5
Immortals.) The truth is,
there are only Six cases well
out in the suburbs Of the town
that have been pronounced
smallpox, and these and all
suspects are being well guard
ed. The physicians say it is
a very mild form of smallpox
and that the patients are get
ting along nicely. There is
no fear of any further spread
Of the desease and our people
are going about their business
as usual. Outsiders can come
to Morganton in perfect
safety, in fact tits ridiculous
to think otherwise.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-26

weeks; Mitchell county on the
18th Monday after the first
Monday in January and con-
tlnues two weeks. The sec
ond week of Ashe. therefore,
conflicts with the first week of
Mcdowell and the second
week of Mcdowell with the
first week of Mitchell. The
bill could scarcely have been
worse drawn.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-26
RAILROAD FROM LINCOLNTON VIZ
MORGANTON TO ELIZABETHTON.
worse drawn.

A RAILROAD FROM LINCOLNTON VIA
MORGANToN TO ELIzABETHToN.
The Morsanton Chamber of Com
merce held a special meeting Wednes-
day night q consider the matter of
railroad strom Lincolnton to Morgan
ton. Me~>rs. II. L. Miner. OF BaIti-
more, and a. 5. Healy, of New York,
promoters of the enterprise, were pres
en-, and made interesting and encourage
ingftalks. These gentlemen stated that
Dad will certainly be bull, at an early
date from Lincolnton to Elizabethton,
Tenn, by one of several routes pro-
posed. They favor the route by Nor
canton. which they believe is the most
practicable, and to convince those who
are to prt money into the ENTERPRISE that
they arc right in their opinion as to the
Morganton route they only ask from
the people OF Morganton 5000 to help
>;etray the expense of survey, which
has already been begun. The Cham
Der Of Commerce appointed Messrs.
Ike Lazarus, J. L. Anderson and B. 5.
Gather to solicit Subscriptions and We
have no doubt but that they will raise
the sum in short while.
1t is no longer a scheme but GER
tainty that road will be built. aud
built shortly. between the points
named. and if we want it via Morgan
tou it looks now like we can get it by a
little effort on our part, as the route by
this place is easily the most practicable.
The main motive in the building of
this line is to connect the Seaboard
Air Line with coal fields in East Ten
nes-ee. A New York company of
which Mr.. Healy is a member have re-
Gently purchased 100000 acres of coal
lands in that section.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-26
We have established a
strict qarantine against
High Prices.

Our store has been pest house to the old
time merchants for the past seven monts.
They dread us worse than you dread to come
to town now while this scare is on.
Don't hold your Chickens, Eggs and Butter.
There is no danger in bringing them in, and
you know we have to eat. Garden truck, of
course, is good, but we want something to go
with it. You must not believe all you hear.
for news like this runs wild, and the further it
goes the bigger it gets.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-26
Smallpox Bulletin.

TUESDAY MORNING.--No new cases
since quarantine established.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.--No new cases
reported and qarantine in perfect order
THURSDAY MORNING.--No new cases.
Patients getting along nicely. Country peo-
pie coming in now without feeling any unea-
SineSS.
FRIDAY MORNING,--Nothing new to re-
port. Everything in perfect order. Business
resumng it's usual course.
SATURDAY MORNINC.--We will expect
you all to come to town and get Bargains as
usual at
l.. ANDERSON & co.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-26

Policeman Solon Ford, of
Shelby came to Morganton
last week and took back with
him George Corpening alias
Wilson, col, who was wanted
in Cleveland county for break
ing into the store of K. A.
Hovle & Co.. of Belwood, sew
eral weeks ago. The negro
had been arrested and placed
in Jail here. but was afterwards
released. the authorities think
ing he was the wrong man.
However. when Policeman
Ford arrived he was re-arrest-
ed. There is another negro
who is charged with having
been a partner in the crime
with George and who escaped
from the Sheriff of Cleveland
a few davs after the crime was
committed. but he has not Vet
been re-taken.
FVaccination Points, Vaccination
Shields. lOc each. a, Leslies.
FPersons owning plats at the GEM
etery can have them cared for by the
present keeper. James Cloer.
! EGet Vaccination Shield for
4
that arm, at Leslie's.