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The age-herald., 1899-06-20
The Deadly Cloud Storms.

The nineteenth will bequeath to the twentieth century several very interesting problems. One of them will relate to cy- clones, and how to defeat them. Such storms are increasing in number and viciousness. The destruction of New Rich mond in Wisconsin, a prosperous village of 2,000 people, may be followed later on by a track of devastation through a town ten times or a hundred times larger. Even Chicago may in some evil hour awake to find a furrow in it's fiat expanse of houses ploughed by a funnel-shaped monster.
 The present century confesses that it cannot securely build against cyclones or even vigorous tornadoes. It confesses it's helplessness before natural forces when they present themselves in violent form. This century has simply resorted to sub terfuges, to circumventon. It either lets the losses come, distributing them upon the insurance companies or else so far as life is concerned it seeks refugees when it has notice of the coming of storm. The re- luSb IclhSdy lS StLSldlly d NClldl Ol iiC dwelling, or else it is an earth-covered pit just outside of the dwelling to the south or west of it. The trouble, however, with all refuges is the want of notice, although cyclones as a rule appear before the sun goes down or very soon afterwards. But the time of their appearance is to some extent cratic, and if they come after dark they may come to sleeping family with out warning.
 Given sufficient warning against a green sky and an underground retreat of some sort, cyclones lose their terror; but as a rule neither is at hand at the critical mo- ment. People do not trouble themselves to build holes in the ground in good weather, and when the cyclone sky appears there is no time for adequate provision against it. It therefore happens that the twentieth century will be asked to take over the en- tire subject, along with aerial navigation and other unsolved problems, and the con fesson will go along that the nineteenth century was unequal to the task of finding a comprehensive and wholly satisfactory solution.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

From the Metal Polsher.
 We look into a cradle and behold male child. At the age of 10 he is noisy kid, with half the buttons off his pants, and an eye for meanness. At the age of 15 he Is a devil in a print shop; at % the publisher of a country newspaper, at the head of every enterprise calculated to improve the town or enrich the business thereof; at 8 ho is an emaciated and worn-out man, with holes in his pockets and bald head; at the age of 50 he is a corpse in a cheap coffin, and his only resources left behind are two cases of long primer type, a Washington hand press and a subscription book with 300 de- linquent subscribers who line up and march past the ciffin, saying: He was a public spirited fellow, but he couldn't save any thing"
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Mir. McKinley's War.

If the censor at the Manila end of the cable at Hong Kong be not called in, the American people will soon lose confidence if not interest, in news from that quarter of the globe. Battles that are represented as decisive and wildly aggressive are ended with loss among the Americans scarcely heavy enough to show that they were act ually under fire, while the Filipino losses are invariably terrific. This has been go- ing on 1S5 days, and it is becoming monot- onous. The decisive" battle permits the Filipino forces to fight in their original trenches.
 The truth is, the censors that Mir. Me- Kinley and Mir. Alger have put on at Ma nila should be called home, and instruc- tlons should be sent to General Otis that all messages are to be sent in the order of their filing without supervision or inspec- ton of any kind whatever. A war that is costing many valuable lives and vast sums of money should be made known in all its aspects to the people who have to furnish the money and also the soldiers needed. The news from the Luzon bat:!e-
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
PiQ Iron Production n May.

Five more coke stacks were put in op- eration in the month of May bringing the total number in blast on June up to 16O. Two of the five are in Alabama. The total number of stacks in Alabama in blast June l was 21, having weekly capacity of 2f 1905 tons, as against 19 stacks in operation May l, with a weekly capacity of 2O,0S1. An in- crease in weekly capacity in this district of 124 tons is very cerditable This in- crease was not elsewhere exceeded. There net increase of weekly capacity in the coke furnaces of the entire country in May was only 321 tons.
 The Pittsburg district had 27 stacks in operation on June 1, and Alabama comes next in the list with 21 stacks. but Illinois 15 stacks have a greater weekly capacity than the 21 in this district It is, however, possible that the weekly capacity of this district can be carried well up to the ca pacity of the Illinois furnaces, which alone outrank our furnaces, those of Pittsburg aud Ohio being, of course, excepted. a The
 
 increase in production in this district is full of promise There are at least five more Alabama stacks that will be blown in very soon.
 Contrary to general expectations the weekly capacity of all furnaces in the coun- try was not increased in the month of May. Although the the number of all fur naces in blast was carried from 222 to 227 yet the weekly capacity was not even maintained. It fell from 255 ,S96 tons on May l to 255,1S9, 1S9 tons on June l. These fig ures of the first five months of the year point to a production this year of 12, 800 900 tons, with a possibility that 13 000,O 900 tons may be the outcome of the year. More than that is not probable.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Trade Reports from the District.

The two leading mercantile agencies arc known as Dun's and Bradstreet's In Bradstreet's, published each week. a trade telegram from this city regularly appears, along with telegrams from other trade cen ters in the country. These dispatches in Bradstreet's are full and satisfactory, re- porting not only the condition of the gen eral wholesale and retail trade, but also the leading facts of the week connected with the iron and coal industries
 Why should Dun's Review ignore this city in it's weekly reports from trade cen ters? It prints each week reports from Montgomery, Nashville and Atlanta, towns on each side of this city, not ose of which has, however, any share in the great in- terests of this district. Dun's Review in fact, completely ignores the existence of the Alabama mineral district, so far at least as weekly reports are concerned A district that will this year produce SOOO,0OO short tons of coal, and 100000 tons of pig iron, is entitled to at least the recognition that is accorded Montgomery, Little Rock and Atlanta.
 This is not a vital matter, or even a large matter, but it is a matter that does concern the standing to some extent of this district and this town. It is a matter that the Commercial club should attend to, in case it is not corrected by the local agent of Duns Review The mercantile agency of Messrs. R. G. Dun & Co. surely do not in The iron trade alone justifies the printing of weekly reports from this city in the Re- view
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
THE STRIKE AT IsHKooDA

From the Bessemer Weekly.
 We do not believe in the policy or efTl- cacy of strikes generally, but we do be- lieve in justice between men. If ever min and furnace workers are to benefit from the prosperity in iron making now is truly the time. Iron makers are coining money. They are absolutely clearing over half of their enormous receipts. Take, for instance, the Tennessee coMpany's five fur- naces, in this city, with their daily output of nearly 900 tons. They are actually clearing clear money above all expense, wear and tear and interest on interest on investment, over s7,OOO per day, or ee,5G0,- 600 per year. Why shouldn't the furnace workers and iron ore miners have a share at least of these enormous returns?
 They should strike for it and demand and have it. They should require good wages. regular and frequent payment in the money of the land, and not in commissary checks. If the workmen of this district had the spirit that should animate freemen they would rise as one man and say to their employers: I've will render you the best of service, the best our ability will permit, and we want our wages, not in rations, as the slaves received those in former
 
 we demand our freedom likewise to expend our wages as we please"
 Is there anything un-Anerican in this or anything unjust?
 Miners assembled in meeting at Ish- kooda and appointed a committee to call upon the management and request an in- crease of 9 per cent. in their wages.
 The management declined and then dis charged the members of tho committee from their employ.
 Those mon ought to be gratified and pleased to leave the employ of such a com pany as the Robinson Mining company. Their request was reasonable. They have been receiving 50 cents a car (about two tons) for mining, loading and delivering ore enough in one car to make S14 worth of iron They asked an increase to 62ia cents, and they should have it.
 We hops that the last man in the mines will come out until their request is granted and they should comply with their de- Aands-payment of wages in cash and bi- weekly-and no commssary or forced trad ing.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
From the Bessemer Weekly.

From the Bessemer Weekly
 While the Alabama editors were speeding away toward Niagara the other day some fellow of a political turn of mind got poll of the opinions of the moulders of public sentiment as to who should be our next governor. The result as announced shows that with this clas sof Alabama citizens General Wheeler is away wonder in the lead and in fact had dead cinch. If however we are to take Governor Johnston's esti- mate of the Alabama press as the true con- dition, General Wheelers political ambi- tions are forever doomed. The governor it will be remembered short time ago while in New York, took occasion to de- nounce the press of his state as the biggest set of liars unhung, and that the people had no confidence in them whatever. The little general is therefore confronted with grave problem as to whom he should credit and pin his faith to-Governor John ston the Alabama press.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
TELL ME OF THE SOUTHLAND

By Hugo Carlander. Tell me, tell me of the Southland, Is it as in time of yore? Do the rivers flow with grandeur, And the brooklets kiss the shore? Do the turtle doves yet murmer While they mourn from love or woe? Are the red birds notes as tender As they were long, long ago?
 O. Sweet Southland, how I love thee,
 Land of my youth and happy years.
 Thought of thee with longing fills me,
 And my eyes are dim with tears. Do the dogwoods, clad in whiteness, Stan don guard among the pines, And the honey-suckle tendrils Creep along the slender vines? Does the yellow jasmines odor Spread it's fragrance in the air, And the hummingbirds yet caper 'Mong the roses fresh and fair.
 O, Sweet Southland how love thee Does the forest in its mazes Hide the timid. lovely fawn- Busy whip-poor-Will yet tell you Stories till the early dawn? Does sweet Luna send a simmer Never told by human tongue? Are the stars as bright as ever As they were when I was born?
 O, Sweet Southland, how love thee.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Senator Morgan has lived where he coul,

Senator Morgan has lived where he could serve his state and his country most ef- ficiently-where most senators and repre- sentatives have to spend three-quarters of the year. The attacks of the Mobile Item, a repeal organ, upon his absence from the state are worthy of a repeal organ. No other kind of a paper would S4tack Ala bama's honored senator on asech a ground. neglected a public duty.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELoR.

From the New York Press.
 No woman is brave; every woman is daring.
 A man will run three miles from an in tellectual woman to get near an intelligent woman.
 Why would a woman rather have the whole toe out of her stocking than the tiniest hole near the very top?
 The first thing a girl wonders about after her marriage is why all her married friends were so mysterious about it.
 Some men are so careless that when they tell their wives they are going fishing
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

tended the Methodist church In Tusca- loosa," said d~Tennent Lomax, of Montgom- cry "Dr. Meek was leading member and superintendent of the Sunday school, and very frequently he led in prayer. His pray CTS were spoken in the purest, Sweetest and most eloquent English have ever listened to. He had a good voice. and the wonderful richness. volume and purity of his vocabu- lary constituted an inspiration. He was a man of great piety, well great learn ing. and of generous and noble impulses The university without Dr. Meek will not be the same"
 Judge Henderson M. Somervilles re- markable address before the Alabama Bar association on the subject of The Trial of the Alabama Supreme Court Judges In 1S2g reminds the bar and the people of a chapter of forgotten history, and Is one of the ablest and most significant public speeches ever delivered in the state," de- clared an eminent lawyer at the Morris last night "It teaches with extraordinary force and clearness the truth that the courts have come to be the bulwarks of our liberties It required many bitter years for the highest courts, including the su- preme court of the United States, to como to be recognized as the interpreters of tho law and the immediate superiors of legis- lative authority, and the history of it all, as dealt with by Judge Somerville, is of intense interest to every individual. Our people in Alabama have knowledge of re- cent attempts tp override constitutional law, and they know what it means. And Judge Somervile's wonderfully eloquent plea against the courts being made the footballs of politicians and the playthngs of partisan politics strikes home to every citizen who values personal liberty. It is great Sqleech, broad and deep and states manlike in every sentence"
 
 Robert Tyler, the son of the late Colo nel Robert Tyler, the famous editor of the Montgomery Advertiser, and grandson of President John Tyler, was in Birmingham yesterday. He is one Of the best of good fellows, and bears worthily an illustrlous name.
 A friend of The Age-Herald at Calera writes to ask: During Senator Mcrgans S career as senator has there been a time
 
 threatened since 1882? In recent years was he threatened by being ignored and beaten by any democratic committee caucus or convention and saved from both by Hon. John Knox, of Anniston, in a speech to the body?"
 Senator Morgan has never been in any real danger of defeat for reelection since his first election to the senate in 1876. There was never any sort of probability of his being ignored.
 Representative John H. Banlhead went to Tuscaloosa on Sunday to attend the clos ing exercises of the State university, and Representative Oscar Underwood joined him there last night. MT. Stallings is also there, and it was understood that MT. Clayton of the Third would be in attend ance upon the interesting exercises. The sudden death of pr. Meek caused the abandonment of the usual festivities of commencement week.
 Hon. Francis L. Pettus, of Dallas, was in town yesterday.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Representative Underwood has returned from Washington for the purpose of spend- ing the hotter weeks in the cooler air of Alabama. A congressman's duties are not confined to the months that congress is in session. The claims upon his time are in- ceSsant
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
TOO EASY

From the New York Press.
 General Wheeler says that he had rather run for the Philippines than for governor of Alabama. 2Nhe little general dearly loves a fight, and there's none for demo- cratic candidate in Alabama.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Governor Wolcott, of Massachusetts, will mt attend the antitrust conference called by the governor of Texas. He seems to think the conference will put some political dynamite under the republican party.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

MT. Joseph J. Willett, of Anniston, has been selected as the principal orator of the Tammany Hall celebration in New York on the Fourth of July. Alabama is forging to the front in every respect. Joe Willett will do credit to the state.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
THEE MAkRIOR CANAL

From tho Mobile News
 With a canal from Birmingham to War rior, all the products for export would pass through this port and Birmingham, at the head of the hollow, would spread all over Jefferson county.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Denunciations of tariff-trusts in connec- ton with the renomnation of MT. McKin- ley is a joke the horses even can appre- ciate.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

The republican plan of campaign seems to consist in Ignoring the trusts and ex- aggerating the Philippine victories.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
NEXT YEARS CAMPAIGN

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 Some of the gubernatorial booms now trying to get themselves lounched will never get beyond the embryo period.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

MT. Bryan says the man who fights a trust is as brave as soldier who swims a river or climbs San Juan hill.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

The evolution at Montevallo to a presi- esting. It is coming slowly but surely.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Dom Paul is gathering munitions of war instead of trusting to the schemes of the peace conference.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
From the Mobile Herald.

From the Mobile Herald.
 Senator Morgan is coming to Alabama in a few days. He will show the disorganizers when he gets here that there is plenty of life left in him yet.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Alger and Aguinaldo are two Americans duties.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

One paper after another is coming tSfthe conclusion that the best man to establish peace in the Philippines is Gen. Joe Wheel CT. He is a great assinilator.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

This country is worried by the Filipinos at one end of the line and by the cyclones at the other.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Of the twenty-one stacks in blast in this state, all but three are located in Jefferson county.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
7rom the Piedmont Inouirer

The people of Alabama are anXiously awaiting General Wheeler's decision in re- gard to entering the gubernatorial race next year.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

The recovery of the lost Bellamy storer is held to be the true end of the war with Spain.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Oile paper aItef dn0thef IS coming le fthe conclusion that the best man to establish peace in the Philippines is Gen. Joe Wheel CT. He is a great assimilater. The evolution at Montevallo to a presi- dent who is nine-tenths politician is inter- esting. It is coming slowly but surely.
  This country is worried by the Filipinos at one end of the line and by the cyclones at the other
 Of the twenty-one stacks in blast in this state, all but three are located in Jefferson county.
 The recovery of the lost Bellamy storer is held to be the true end of the war with Spain.
 The business end of next years presiden- tial campaign rests in the Philippines. The Hon. Sam Jones is still webbing over lease of the Ohio executive mansion. One cannot throw a stone at dog in Paris without hitting an ex-premier.  Auburn is by no means out of the woods. The boss bear may seize it yet.  Woodlawn is far and away the hottest political point in the state.
 MT. Stead is no longer the only reporter at the peace conference.
  The republicans think that Witness Have meyer talked too much.
 Kidnapper Barrow has swapped his name for a simple number.
 The republican party was hard hit by Henry Havemeyer.
 As summer resort this city Is charming.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Walking is now a fad in tied-uH Cleve- land.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

The business end of next years presiden- tial campaign rests in the Philippines.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

One cannot throw stone at dog in Paris without hitting an ex-premier.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

The Hon. Sam Jones is still webbing over a lease of the Ohio executive mansion.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

MT, Stead is no longer the only reporter at the peace conference.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Auburn is by no means out of the woods. The boss bear may seize it yet.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

The republicans think that Witness Have. meyer talked too much.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Woodlawn is far and away the hottest political point in the state.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Kidnapper Barrow has swapped his namc for a simple number.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

The republican party was hard hit b, Henry Havemeyer.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
ESSAY ON AN EDITOR

As a summer resort this city Is charming.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

"when was at the State university at-
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18

Better than Law.-HousekeepeT (ex-
citedly) )-"I am In terrible way about a
servant girl can't get rid Of. have dis
charged her. but She won't go. She is q
perfect giahtess, and has most horrible
temper. What would you advise me to
do?" Great Lawyer (calmly)-"Ke
the kerosene can fullcand the wood wet." )"
New York Weekly.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18

1ndispensAble.--.Mr. Billus--''What are
you going to give Bessie for Christmas
present." Mrs BiIlus-"I think shall
give her a full-length mirror for her
room" Mr.. Billus--"That settles the
question easily enough for me. shall
give her durable door rug to 60 in front
of it."-Chicago Tribune.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18

A Natural Query.-Mr. Flatte- Yes,
Johnny, Santa Claus always comes down
the chimney" Johnny-''Wont the jan
Nor let him come up the stairs? s?"--
Brooklyn Life
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18

To CURE A COLD In ONE DAY
Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL IL fails
to cure. 25c. The genuine has l. B. @.
ON each tablet.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18

grocer Button Ohio suffered from heart trouble caused by nfam
may reading Prohibition called N
published Springfield the the advertisement Of
abu The advertisement led him think that the Tabues might
good the drug box but they
stock travelling salesman happened along the
day. grocer incidentally brought subject Rans Tabu
had bottle them his pocket and he several
grocer medicine helped the latter right and
them the wrote the
Rpans New York saying The Tabules greatly relieve
demand for Rpans Tabules increasing fast tha6
to-day there few druggists who do not keep them
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18
Some Characteristic Editorials From the Pen Of
Senator H. w. Young.

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-17

too muGh o. late pears b ell for con
dessnasten both In novels ard In plays.
n = horrsbDs that esnsis WOMEN and
men OF average sod. Z nsss rseust.
taste should be deIuded into the idea
that tbey are brave because they will
read without objection OF sit out pa
ssensiy sssns q - ssveis saa dramas
which have been thrust upon the pub
nc under the presense that they we're
accomplishing 4 great moral work.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-17

kiscssn asd ~ .sssseing 1000. VISITING
must nsssssas1y b. sessrSeeed. We fsil
20 ~ tho great obtecti0a TO reSuoving
a visitor In the kitch1n. Ordinary
courtesy would require that chairs be
provided. but there ass many very god
people. very respectable people. whose
sitting room, atDlag voso - kitchen
are all In one.
Without venturins 90 lay down strict
rules fes The guidaacs'vf geoA house
wives, no harm can 10 done u starting
. trsia II thought upon which each
woman may travel Tor hssself. ~ u
carries her 20 the right place she will
be successful housskeepsr ana . hap
py employer Of competent and conseuted
help. II II takes her In the wrong d.
rectson we shall have . continuation Of
the present dinbcuity.