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The age-herald., 1899-04-09

has been taken by appeals to the United Sites supreme court.
 The Washington movement looks to thorough legal sitting of the clause. Sena- tors McEnery and Caffery both agree in saying it Is unconstitutional, and both are lawyers of high standing. The Washington effort Is in the hands of the National Afro- American council for the District of Colum- bia, an organization made up of negroes, but yet one that has plenty of money be- hind 1t, for Washington contains many wealthy negroes. These men propose, says the Post, to secure the strongest legal talent in the country and to push the mat ter until it can be passed upon by the su- preme court of the United States.
 This matter is of interest in Alabama, where the "1S67" clause has many sup porters. As such a clause is not needed in this state, 1t certainly is impoltic to put it in the organic law, because it may be knocked out by the supreme court. If that is, however, to be the policy of our consti- tuition makers, then indeed there should be something to fall back upon But better than any such programme would be one that contains no features that can possibly be considered an infringement of the ff- teenth amendment
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Action of the State Committee.

The business transacted yesterday~by the state democratic executive committee was almost wholly of preliminary nature, but it was none the less interesting on that ac- count Steps were taken for the purpose of aseertaining the attitude of every nominee in the platform adopted at the recent state convention. The attendance was generous, both of members of the executive commit tee and of nominees for delegates, and all expressed their belief that the state plat form binds every democrat. and everyone present also expressed hearty willingness to stand on that platform.
 The views of absent nominees are to be definitely ascert tained at once, and the need ful funds are to be raised. and on April 21 the committee will be reccnvened, the next time at Montgomery. The preliminary meeting of the committee disclosed the fact that harmony exists in the party. Not discordant voice was heard. No man de- nied the obligations as a party matter of the state platform; no man showed tho least lack of cordiality in support of that platform. The democratic party will be solidly lined up in support of the conven- tion proposition under the pledges of the state platform, and at the Montgomery meeting all needful action will be had for the inaugura ton of an active campaign of odI,ca tiou 1ud enthusiasm in every sec- tion and county and beat of the state.
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GOVERNOR JonNsToN,s POSITION

From the Columbana Chronicle.
 We are loath to believe that Governor Johnston is throwing his influence against the constitutional convention, though we confess to seeing some very noticeable earmarks in the state convention. If it is true the governor is making a mistake. So long as he confined his efforts to ad- ministrative affairs he was entitled to the support of all good citizens, and he got it, for the success of those efforts is un- disputed. But if he undertakes to thwart the will of his party on this question hs will have sealed his political doom.
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The Louisiana 1867" Clause.

The Washington Post brings information that movement "of formidable propor- tions' has been organized in it's city for the purpose of testing tho constiiutionality ot the famous suffrage clause of the Louisiana constitution. This clause, 1t should be re- membered, was adopted in February of last year, and no case has arisen unGcr 1t tha.
The age-herald., 1899-04-09

Music-loyers from every section of Ala bama will be in evidence in Birmingham in May. They will not be disappointed in tho character of the concert programmes or in the quality of the musicians who will take part.
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From the Dadeville Herald.

Yes, we know where Kolb is; but where is Johnston? Is he for or against holding a constitutional convention? He is quoted as saying that he is not opposed to hold ing convention, but opposed to making it a party question. But the convention at Montgomery did make it party question, and pledged the support of the party for it. His organ, the Journal, says this ques- ton was left open. There Is not a scintilla of evidence to bear out this statement of the Journal. The convention made the solemn declaration that Ut is the sense of this convention that a constitutional convention be held" Now, what is Coy. ernor Johnston going to do about it? Tho people have a right to know where he stands. His friends in the convention fought against calling convention. Were they authorized to so act? Let the Gov ernor speak for himself.
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 The lyeeum has closed its uoors for the Season. It's Bad Boy Pecks have received heir fees, and the entertainments are memory and not very pleasant memory at that. Out of the haze of stale and weak jokes and inane oratory there shines the genius of Miss Benfey who brought vividly before limited audience the trials and struggles and triumph of Jean Valitean. In brief hour the growth of soul was presented in the words of Victor Hugo's masterpiece and the entertainment remains, like the accidental lecture of MT. zahgwill, delightful and fruitful remem- branee of the seasons series.
 The truth is, Birmingham patrons of the lyceum have outgrown, or wearied of, the Bad-Boy-Peck business. They want some thing stronger, more enduring and really more entertaining. repetition of the late seasons entertainments will not answer, always excepting those already mentioned. The clown business and ancient oratory have palled upon the taste. The lyceum ulu It's DeSl, lOllONllS lue 0OulHGln ceum programme, but the time has come to cut clear of present lyceum methods and to bring in something better in all re- spects. And there is no need of expendlng more money, or even so much money; there is no need of sending to the ends of the earth for public speakers, but all the cur rent methods should be rejected, and new path blazed out.
 The University Extension plan is a good one, but a series of lectures by one man, however good, might not be well met, finan- cially speaking. Let us, at first, have the old variety, but let that variety come from the best sources in the south, instead of the Bad-Peck lists of states far away. Take for example the two best men that can be found in the University of Virginia, in anderblt university in the Universities Vof North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor- gia, Mississippi and Alabama and in Tulane niversity-fourteen in all. Let us have from each the two men who can best entertain and instruct miscellaneous aud iences-good takers as well as good thinkers. Let them talk on their own chosen subjects. They know better what they can acceptably discuss than the ly ceum does Confne them, however, to the usual length of lectures, about which they know full well, for they are professional takers and professional thinkers.
 If the lyceum will do this, the Age-Her- aid promises 1t better results and better comments than it is receiving at present and it must be conceded that no effort was spared during the past season to give the patrons of the lyceum excellent enter tainments. The failure is due in part to the system in vogue in the south, and in of the auditors themselves. They want a higher class of intellectual pabulum, so to speak. They want no more Bad Boys, The trained brains and tongues of the seven great southern universities can fur nish just what is wanted. course of fourteen lectures would let us hear from each of them twice in the same season; and who do the hearing will have something to carry away fully as valuable as Miss Benfey furnished when she read with rare skill the story of the galley prisoner of France.
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who thundered from the peaks of Olym- pus as one inspired. Tennyson spoke as him who sung to one clear harp in divers tones, that men may rise upon stepping stones of their dead selves to higher things. So also with poor Leigh Hunt as unlike to the second master of English lit- erature as duck pond is to a mountain. God rests them both, and each has taught us the noblest of lessons any man may know.
 In these times of political and business strife it is well to recall the immortal words of Abou, 'I pray thee, then, write me as one who loved his fellow-men. That is the essence of human charity; that is Gods own side of human character. That spirit, whether in dream or in the sunlight, Is illumined by the spirit of the angel of the Lord That spirit is divine, and it is given the divine promise, And 10! Ben Ad- hem's name led all the resti" So also in all is that promise that "this day shalt thou be with me in paradise" There is blessed thought that in all the troubles of this world must force itself upon Christian and Pagan alike: Tt is even-time and the day is far spent. Abide with us." That brings
 
 expressions ever yet uttered, save that one phrase of His own, Neither do 1 condemn theen If proof were demanded of the God like quality of Him who was a man of sor- row and acquainted with grief, men have it there in that judgment
 Yestereen I saw the mournfullest specta- cle that it has ever yet been given me to see It was a little boy drunken with strong drink. Probably before the church bells ring today he will have gone to God He lay in his fathers arms pitifully, hope lessly drunk and that same father had supplied him with the maddening liquor. Poor child! he lay there limp and help less and his flushed face was pathetic be- yond all words to express. A strong man witnessed the unhappy spectable-a brave
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From the Geneva Standard.

From the Geneva Standard
 The constitutional convention call was made party issue, and the party in con vention assembled has declared for prin- ciples and provisions which no democrat nor white man can consistently oppose. All the objectionable features have been elim- mated and all questions which have caused the people to hesitate have been included in the platform, and the democratic party is pledged to carry out the provisions of the platform as adopted by the state con vention.
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Phillips Will Lecture

Huntsville, April .-(Special.)-Prof. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the Blrming- ham public school system. reached here today and will deliver lecture tomorrow afternoon at the Agricultural and Mechan- ical College for Negroes at Normal
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man with courage to do right, with the broader courage of humanity, one who loves his fellow man, one valiant in every cause of justice and right and civilization. His great heart was moved in deepest sympathy for the child and relentless bit- terness against the father. He hurried away to find a physicians; but before the good doctor was found the dying boy was on a car speeding away beyond the reach of a strong mans generous concern. That strong man bears the name of Francis L. Pettus. Perhaps you have heard of him?
 
 Abou Ben Adhem calls to us across the mystic pain of the years my beloved-calls to Us as a prophet speaking as from Holy Writ. q pray thee, then, write me as one who loved his fellow men! An, good Abou, surely all good men and women will pray that his tribe increase His was not of the names of those who loved the Lord. He loved his fellow men. and that pleased heaven. Allah il Allah. God was pleased, and so it will be always. Only the devils and furies harbor hate. Love is the abound ing quality of God and the angels, of beau- tiful and pure women and strong men. Love fills all space with celestial harmony. Love kisses the flowers inspires music and salutes the stars. Love calls across the years of the past and speaks to the glad some time that hope holds out to us as our own. Love-love, my beloved! Heaven is love; whilst hell is hate.
 
 Thy own heart hast taught thee the won derous story of love. If not so, then thy life is vain. Thou hast failed to compre- bend the real granduer of the mountain, the glory of the forest, the soft beauty of the valley, the perfume of the flowers, the sweetness of a little child's laughter, if thou hast not in affection kissed or been kissed! An, beautiful love-godliest attri- bute of men and women upon this green old globe rolling in the dust of vanished planets.
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The. Birmingham Festival chorus is not as large as the Cincinnati Festival chorus, but it is safe to say that the effect pro- duced in the Auditorium on the 9th and 9th of May will be quite as satisfactory as that produced biennially in the music hall of 'The Queen City,"
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The American commissioners have also issued proclamation, asking the Filipinos to be good. But proclamations do not count for much in the Philippines, for he who runs has no time to read.
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BE GOOD

From the L. A. w. Bulletin.
 If you cannot buy costly presents for your friends, you can at least give them some genuine eighteen-carat smiles and some solid gold words.
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THE MURMURER.

1t. If there be any democrats who desire to stand in the way of this result they will do so at their own peril, with a full knowl- edge of the penalty for disobedience to the Wal of a majority. If there be white men of other parties who feel called upon to stand in the way of this effort to better the political condition of the state, 1t is their privilege to do so. and they will use ther own judgment and assume the re- sponSibiity for their acts.
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Grave robbers in New York state are be- coming very daring but none of them have gone so far as to disturb the tomb in which the political remains of D. B. Hill lie.
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Birmingham is musical city, and the Festival in May will be attended by q mighty throng of music-lovers It will un- doubtedly be an event of great interest.
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William Waldorf Astor, when away from the baggage wharf, still claims the chief right of an American citizen, namely, the right to swear off taxes
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The outgoing of the century is to be made an occasion of wholesale begging for col leges and churches. No one's pocket-book is safe, except the hobo's.
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From the Scale Register.

From the Scale Register
 The platform adopted is one to which no good democrat can find any grounds of objection. It is a straight, forward open instrument, and one that every good dem ocrst should and will give his hoartiest support. There is no lodging or hedging. It tells just exactly how the party stande upon the call for a constitutional conven-
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From the Opelika Post.

From the Opelika Post.
 The first section declares the purpose of the proposed constitutional convention, and commits to it the democratic party as an organization. It was at this point that the fight was made in the state convention some delegates who favored the proposed convention doubting the policy of making 1t party measure. The issue was clearly drawn and clearly decided; and subse- quently the action was ratified by the adoption, by two-thirds vote, of the Tan ner resolution declaring it to be the sense of the convention that the constitutional convention be held
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The peace commissioners are to meet In the palace at The Hague, known as the Huistenbosch. They should begin to prac- tice it's pronunciation.
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The Vanderbt-Fair wedding presents, to the extent of three wagon loads, are also the burden of the white reader
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The slaughter of Fiipinos has been stop ped, and that of Samoans begun. Our far flung battle line is never idle.
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Agoncillo is now explaining the object of so much retreating. The task keeps him from enjoying himself in gay Farce.
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The whisky trusts effort to limit the out put has offended Kentucky, and she pro- poses to put up a good fight against it.
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Canned roast beef is now dealt out to the destitutes of Cuba, and the profits of the packers are thus maintained.
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From the Florence Times.
 The democratic party has pledged itself to revision through the constitutional con- vention.
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From the Edwardsville Standard-News.
 Every nominee of the democratic party is bound by these pledges and instructed to carry them out. All of the nominees are men of honor, responsibility and superior ability. They can be trusted.
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Cecil Rhodes only popular rival in Lon- don is Jockey Tod Sloan.
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Mayor Sam Jones and Revivalist Sam Jones are wide apart in residences, but not in platforms.
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Zina Carter failed to inject new name into politics.
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Mr. Yerkes, of Chicago has accumulated the customary cry of the defeated He says "fraud did it.
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Florence Times.

tion, and the matters with which that con- vention will have no deal.
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THE CONVENTION A PARTY MATTER

From the Dadeville New Era.
 The calling of a constitutional convention is now a party measure
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John and Jonathan, at Samoa, are an ob- ject lesson to the world.
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The esteemed MT. Hanna ran up against the golden rule in Toledo, and came off sec ond best.
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Aguinaldo should prepare his farewell ad- dress
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From the Dadeville Herald.

Since the Montgomery convention has met and pledged the support of the demo- cratic party to the holding of a constitu- tional convention and making a platform
 that all democrats can stand on and on which every known objection made by democrats has been carefully and effect will you do now? Will you join the repub- lican crowd and work, fight and vote against your own interest and the interest of the democratic party? Or will you align yourselves with the white element of the state in favor of making a constitu- tion for Alabama, which will be a lasting blessing to Alabamas future generations [?
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From the CoIumblana Chronic

The party Is committed and the consti- tutional conve ldion will be called; its work will be temp fred to the declarations con- tainsd in the platform of that same party:
 tho result will be submitted to the people for ratification. and the people will ra.ify
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Yer1es says the "scum'' did it, when the truth is, Yerkes himself did it.
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Mayor Sam Jones is not out of the woods
 until the golden rule is declared constitu- tional.
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Yerkes scares voters in Chicago worse l than the machine" does in Birmingham
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Admiral Sampson is willing Admiral Schley should run for vice-president.
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The desire for warmer weather is wide spread.
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count for much in the Philippines, for he who runs has no time to read Birmingham is a musical city, and the Festival in May will be attended by mighty throng of music-lovers. It will un- doubtedly be an event of great interest. 
 Grave robbers in New York state are be- coming very daring, but none of them have gone so far as to disturb the tomb in which the political remains of D. B. Hill lie.  William Waldorf Astor, when away from the baggage wharf, still claims the chief right of an American citizen, namely the right to swear off taxes.
 
 The outgoing of the century is to be made an occasion of wholesale begging for col leges and churches. No ones pocket-book is safe, except the hobos.
  The peace commissioners are to meet In the palace at The Hague, known as the They should begin to prac- tice it's pronunciation.
  The whisky trusts effort to limit the out put has offended Kentucky and she pro- poses to put up a good fight against it. Agoncillo is now explaining the object of so much retreating. The task keeps him from enjoying himself in gay Farce. The Vanderbilt-Fair wedding presents, to the extent of three wagon loads, are also the burden of the white reader. The slaughter of Filipinos has been stop ped, and that of Samoans begun. Our far flung battle line is never idle. Canned roast beef is now dealt out to the destitutes of Cuba, and the profits of the packers are thus maintained. MT. Yerkes, of Chicago, has accumulated the customary cry of the defeated. He says fraud" did it.
 Mayor Sam Jones and Revivalist Sam Jones are wide apart in residences, but not in platforms.
 The esteemed MT. Hanna ran up against the golden rule in Toledo, and came off sec- ond best.
 Mayor Sam Jones is not out of the woods until the golden rule is declared constitu- tional.
 Yerkes scares voters in Chicago worse  than the machine" does in Birmingham. Admiral Sampson is willing Admiral Schley should run for vice-president.
  Yerkes says the "scum'' did it, when the truth is, Yerkes himself did 1t. John and Jonathan, at Samoa, are an ob- ject lesson to the world.
  Cecil Rhodes only popular rival in Lon- don is Jockey Tod Sloan.
 Zina Carter failed to inject a new name into politics.
 Aguinaldo should prepare his farewell ad- dress
 The desire for warmer weather is wide spread.
 Iowa is to be out of debt by May 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-09
SIMPSON IN CHICAGO.
The Kansas Congressman Addresses
the Single Tax Club at
Willard Hall

Chicago, March 9.-Jeremiah Simpson
of Kansas, stopped off en- route to Kan
sas to address the Chicago Single Tax
club at Willard hall. Willard hall was
filled to hear the statesman from Kan
sas. He was introduced by Secretary
Post.
There must be a revolution in con-
gress,' he said, before you will have a
representative body, before the will of
the people can be enacted into law. I'm
der Reeds rule such legislation as he
chooses is passed, such as he disfavors
is set aside. In electing your congress-
men this year you should insist that
each congress make its own rules.
Nowadays you hear a lot about ex-
panSiOn and civilization of the F'ilipinos.
1 am an eXpansionist in this respect. I
think there is plenty of room for eXpan-
sion right here in our own country.
without going half way around the
world. We fought a war for humanity
to wrest the dOwntrOdden Cubans and
F7ilipinos from the yoke of Spanish tyr
amy, but how has it resulted? The adj
ministration claims that we own the
Philippine islands because we paid $780,
900, 900 for them. Why did they fight
side by side when our soldiers against
the Spanish? Because they wanted
freedom and the right to govern them
selves. Did they get it? No, we are
going on with the deSpotiSm from where
Spain left off.
"They laugh at the single tax, Popu-
listic theories but I see the other par
ties are accepting our theories. Here
in your city today a Republican con-
ventiOn passed a resolution saying the
streets belonged to the people. Where
did the Republicans learn of municipal
ownership? From Altgeld, and 1 guess
he learned it from the POpulistic plat
forms. I admire Altgeld, for he dares
to stand up for the rights of the people,
and 1 hope you will elect him mayor of
your city,
This reference to the mayora1ty can
didate aroused the audience. The cheer
ing for Altge1d continued for three or
four minutes.