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The age-herald., 1900-04-21
The Anticipating Ordinance

From the Mobile Daily Item.
 It Is to be hoped that the street commit tee of the general council, to which was referred the ordinance framed by the board of health to prevent splitting and the throwing of fruit skins on the sidewalks in street cars, theatres and public build ings, will recommend the adoption of tho ordinance and that the council will pass 1t.
 The very fact itself that the board of health which is composed of intelligent physicians, recommends the adoption of the ordinance in the interest of the health of the community, is sufficient reason for its adoption.
 But aside from health considerations of any kind, the consideration of cleanliness, which tho Bible declares to be next to godliness, should alone suffice for the adoption of the ordinance. Birmingham and other large cities have an anti-spit- ting ordinance and Mobile should have one
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
TOWN NAMED FOR THE BABIES

From the Philadelphia Record.
 Babytown is the odd name given to a little hamlet of less than a dozen small houses on the road from Hartsville to Ivy land, up in Bucks county. A stage coach passes through there once day, and an interested passenger from the city asked the driver how 1t received it's queer name. Several years ago." was the reply, ''there were eight houses, and during that year a baby was born in each house. Before that the place had no regular name, but since then it has always been called Baby town It's good name, too and the na- tives seem to live up to it. Every year the occurrence which gave it its name is re- peated, until now I believe the place has more babies, according to its population. than any other community in the coun- tryr
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
AUTAUGA CONVENTION
Delegates Instructed for w. J. Sanford
 and Senator Morgan

Prattvlle, April 19.-(Special )-The dem- ocratic county convention met here today, and organized by electing Colonel w. A. George of Autaugaville to the chair, and F. G. Carew, w. H. Armstrong and J. B. Bell were made secretaries. All the beats in the county were fully represented, and the convention proceeded to business with out delay. The first item of business at tended to was the selection of four dele gates to the state convention, which re- suited in naming c. B. Thomas, J. A Will kinson, M. M. Smith and J. P. Willis, who were instructed to work for the nomination of Hon. W. J. Sanford for governor, other wise unnstructed. Then there were four delegates named for the congressional con- vention, as follows: E. I. Smith, s. D. Dant- zler, H. S. Doster and T. B. Love. Will liam Montgomery. L. T. Taylor. w.. A. Candy and c. l.. Boon were then nomi- mated for members of the county board of revenue Hon. H. s. Doster was then nomi mated by exclamation for the office of rep resentative from this county, and in his speech of acceptance pledged his hearty support whether instructed or uninstruct- ed to John Tyler Morgan-the mention of whose name caused vociferous applause.
 The remainder of the county ticket was made out as follows John T. Floyd, for treasurer by exclamation; P A. Dunn, for tax collector, after several ballots; J. D. Deramus, for tax assessor, after the sew enth ballot G. A. McWilliams. for sheriff aver seven ballots; and w. w. Hinton for county superintendent of education, on the first ballot.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
HIS sEMi-POLITICAL CALLING

From the Chicago Inter Ocean,
 John Speed narrowly escaped being sent to the detention hospital yesterday by Jus Speed had been arrested for disorderly conduct.
 Whats your name?" asked the justice
 "John Speed, your honor" responded the prisoner in fippant tone
 What do you do for a living?" asked Justice Quinn.
 I'm a filler in the noisy" came the startling reply.
 You're a what?' asked the court, as- tonished
 "A filler in the noisy-a dummy in the band wagon"
 The justice was impatinent at the seem- ing levity, but asked the man to exr.ain. Don't get fresh now. I'll send you where you can get salted down."
 "Thcre is great demand for bands now adays," said the prisoner. ito stir lup en- thusiasm for political meetings. Usually the politicians want to make a big show for little money, so they hire a band wagon and get about six real musicians and fill the rest of the seats with dunn mics, I wear a uniform, blow horn that has a cork in it, and, though don't make any noise yet from a certains standpoint I am as important to the success; of the band wagon as any man in it. It requires a great deal of work to become a good dummy" sy4
 Justice Quinn was greatly interested and let Speed go with a warning.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
THE ONLY B,uy HiMspApsa N ALABAMA
Auainst Constitutional Revision.

The Montgomery Journal does not let any grass grow under its feet in its haste to declare against a revision of the con- vention. It wants no change in the suff- rage basis. It declares that all plans for limiting the suffrange are confined by the federal constitution to the Mississippi plan, and as to this plan it declares:
 If the Mississippi plan is to be adopted, the Journal believes the voters Of Alabama would just as leave have their votes stolen by partisan election managers as to be humiliated and denied the right of suff- rage by partisan registrars appointed for that purpose.
 It raises the standard of battle in favor of ''the poor and iliiterate whites and in- dicates an intention to fight the battle on that line.
 This is all very good and very fine from the Journals point of view, but the Jour nal is supposed to have returned to the democratic party; and if the democratic party, speaking through its regularly chosen representatives next Wednesday, should declare in plain terms in favor of constitutional convention. where would the esteemed Journal be? In other words. is it getting ready to put itself out side the party again? Is another factonal fight made up chiefly of noise and buster, to be precipitated upon an innocent and
 
 The Journals present positions seems to indicate that the old repudiated straw is to be threshed over again, although the recent primaries plainly said that the suff- rage should be put on a permanent and healthful basis, thus doing away with the demoralzation and corruption and uncer- taintes of past and present time An honest ballot, honestly cast and counted, is the sore need of the state, and the Journal should fall in line with the demo- cratic movement instead of stirring up dis content, and trying to put more delay in the settlement of the problem; for settled it must be at some time, and the settle ment must be thorough and permanent
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
Twelve Mills Closed,

The closing of twelve mills by the Amer ican Steel and Wire company is not only an example of trust methods. which does not hesitate to throw thousands of men out of employment in order to gain a Wall street point-but it is also a possible indication that production is outrunning consumption in finished goods What takes place in finished goods must of course be felt in the long run. in the SUD- plies of raw material. If wire is not in active demand fewer steel billets will be wanted and less pig iron.
 As yet the meaning of the closing with out warning of twelve mills by a trust is imperfectly understood; but it is safe to fevcrish prices is ended, and that the mills must get ready to make goods on 6 lower level This level does not mean, however, the closing of mills; for the lower tue is well known that high prices have of late checked construction of various sorts, and the closing of the twelve mills may mean that prices must again become nor mal
 If the trust in question hopes 10 keep up prices by closing its mills. 1t will find fur fher on that its scheme will niscarry. It may for season restrict production and not long SO on without arsusing Lnbl!c
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
The Late W. IA. Houston

From the Coutrland Enterprise.
 W. K. Houston, of Step, Ala. died at his home last Friday night of consumption. MT Houston was born at this place Noyem- Der IS, 1S45. At the age of 15 years he joined the forces of the south and made gallant fight for the lost cause, being twice wounded, once at Missionary Ridge and again at Shiloh. In 1874 he was married to Miss Mary Foster Irwin, of Florence, Ala. who survives him with four sons s. D. Houston and wife, father and mother of w. K. Houston, still live at the old homestead near Red Bank. For number of years W. K. Houston was merchant, doing business at this place. In all the walks of life he followed the Golden Rule and asked nothing of others which he was not willing to do for them. He filled offices of trust for the state of Alabama, and in the discharge of his official duties made many friends and no enemies.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
Nr. Hanna's Campaign Fund.

If the Washington correspondent or the St. Louis Republic has obtained substan- tially the truth, the raising of the pro- posed s6 OOO, 900 campaign fund by MT. Han na is not a difficult matter. Here are some of the items furnished by the Republics correspondent:
 From Carnegie, the Federal Steel com pany and the other members o1 the steei and iron trusts &,500O0O.
 From the Cramps and other members oi the shipbuilding trust, S500,00O.
 From the National Biscuit company, the cracker trust, $150,00O.
 From the American Wool company, $780, 00o
 From the American Lead company the lead trust, $200,000.
 From the Standard oil company and the branches of the trust, $S00,000.
 From the American Sugar Refining com panv and other members of the sugar trust, $500000
 From the American Tobacco company and other members of the tobacco trust $450, ,000
 From the International Paper company and other members of the paper trust, $200 900.
 From half a dozen smaller trusts and highly "protected' industries S,75o0oO.
 Total, $6,200,000.
 Every one of these trusts owes its op- portunities to the republican party. Except the Standard Oil all are based on the Ding ley tariff, which affords a safe margin for securing profits from domestic consumers, while selling at cost or a trife above to foreign consumers; for 1t is well known hay price for home customers and one for for eign customers.
 Outside of the Dingley tariff these trusts look to the republican party for protec- ton and support in every dangerous con tingency. If a strike occurs among their men, they expect government by injunc- tion, supported by federal troops, will promptly respond, and they expect con- gress and the several republican legislators will at all times meet their demands.
 These trusts have with one exception the Standard Oil-been called into existence during the administration of MT. Mckinley under and by virtue of the Dingley tariff The system of heavy contributions by
 
 trusts is strictly Hanna McKinleyDing- ley affair. It was unknown before the Dingley bill was passed-before MT. Me I<inley became president. Under this Han natic plan the doubtful states can be turned by heavy outlays of money to the side contributing the money, and thus we see the will of oligarchs substituted for the will of the people. This accounts for the determination of the republicans in the Porto Rican bill to shelve the constitu- tion rather than endanger a single feature of the Dingley tariff
 The Dingley tariff, the trusts, the use of money in vast sums in elections and the republican party are each and all "off one piece" They are annexes of one another, and the retention of one is the retention of all.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
ESTATE OF LATE
 MIR. VANDERBILT

New York April 19.-lThe appraised valu- ation of the estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt amounts to about $60, coo. Exclusive of the residuary estate, which is held in trust for Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. the valua- ton of property, calculated from the amount of inheritance tax, is only $S2.0O0- 900. This inheritance tax amounts to $52o- PIP, which has been paid and reeeipted for by Comptroller Coler. This sum represents what was the property of Cornelius Van derbit in New York, but does not include the telnsfer tax on the $50OO,00O left to Cornelius Vanderbilt by his father, Will liam IL Vanderbilt with power of appoint ment
 The estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt was supposed to have been worth at least Sl2o,- 00O, OOO At the time of Cornelius Wander bilt's death last September, Chauncey M. Depew estimated that the entire estate was worth $00O0,0o0, but it was explained that this was a most conservative estimate, and made only to assist those attempting to get some idea of the amount of the residuary estate coming to Alfred.
 Accorhding to the terms of the Wander bilt will, in addition to this s1,250000 re- ceved from the trust fund left by his fa- ther, and $1, ,25O00O from the trust fund left for the use oI his mother, Alfred received a direct inheritance from his father of $5,- 00O, 0OO Cornelius, Jr., being practically dis inherited, to Alfred was also beqeeathed all that remained after the distribution of the specific amounts. Out of this portion Alfred gave to Cornelius s6,000,000 The estimate of Senator Depew put the residu- ary estate at $14,50O,0OO.
 In the appraisement< <just completed the amount is much less, but no record of the inheritance tax from this part of the estate will be made until Alfred reaches the age of 25
 Because of the government war tax the filing of the report of the appraisers in the surrogates office has been deferred. This tax is PIE per cent. on all estates above Sl000,000 Action in the supreme court of the United States is pending testing the constitutionality of this federal transfer tax. It has been contended that the power of inheritance is vested in the state and that congress has no authority to impose the tax.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
AFTER WHEELER'S SEAT
Col. Cutler Smith Announces-Lauder
 dale for Sanford

Florence, April 2o.-(speciaL)-A letter received in this city this afternoon from Colonel Cutler Smith, who is in Washing ton on business, announces that he will be a candidate for congress to fill the place made vacant by General Wheeler. Colonel Smith says he will run an independent republican. He is at present a candidate for the state senate on the same ticket but will withdraw from the race and go after higher honors. A report has gone out from Florence that General Shelley will have the eight votes of Lauderdale county in the state convention. The re- port is without foundation, Colonel Sam ford being the choice of practically the entire county. He will get the eight votes of Lauderdale county.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
GOOD FOR DICKINSON
the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 I hear that George IT. Dickinson is en- gagged at salary of $1O,00O a year to pub fish the Atlanta Journal under it's new management. This is excellent wage for a fine fellow and good newspaper man. Ten thousand dollars will go far in Atlanta as s25,OO0 will in New York. Dickinson, being a man of simple tastes and severe application, will be able to lay aside at least S,5O0 annually. A frst-class residence may be bought in Atlanta for two-thirds of that sum, such a home as could be had here for some $2O,0 Georges sporting inclination will be restrained in the Gate City, which doesn't go in much for horse racing, prize fighting, golf, base ball and fishing.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
CRADLE SONG

By Norman Gale.
 Bees are sresting sugary thighs, Stars awake in the evening skies, Timothy, Timothy, close your eyes,
 King of the cradle, sleep. Sleep, my honey; Oh, sleep. my star, Dream where the rainbow ribbons are. Ride with the queen in the fairies car,
 King of the cradle, sleep. Father is tossing upon the sea, Timothy rocks at home with me; Weary of trumpet. cannon and knee,
 King of the cradle, sleep. God, whose babes are many and far. Keep him from craft, and safe from war Give to my rose from a golden star.
 Honey and innocent, sleep.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
REFLEcrioss OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 What man seweth, that shall he also rip.
 How foolish an angel would lock with an Easter bonnet on!
 The man who gets to be famous too easily is the only one who knows how hard it Is to stay famous.
 Whenever a man kisses his wife any where except in church, he runs the risk of kissing a hairpin
 No man knows the strength or weakness of his own will till it butts its heap up against a woman's won't
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
Nominations Are Fortunate |. A IL nH

From the AnnlStOn Hot BIaSt.
 Not in many years has county cam- paign opened so auspiciously for the dem- ocratic ticket as has this one. There is not a note of dissatisfaction to be heard with the nominees They are all strong men; men of ability and of unimpeachable character. All parties concede their com potency and their integrity. These men will all command the solid support of the party and draw heavily from the ranks of the populists and republicans, because of their exceptional personal qualifications. This is a fortunate state of affairs for the party and for the people of Calhoun coun- ty without regard to party affiliations.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
A Grand Old County
From the Marion Standard.

From the Marion Standard.
 Not a speech was made in Perry TOT Senator Morgan Nearly all of his friends reviewed his record, and some few paid a visit to his little farm on the old Cahaba, and there was no need of further work. Perry has been the home of many states men and men of distinction in the various walks of life, and is as proud of her rep utation today as when the forefathers planted the first seed of education and so- cial culture here that have permeated the entire commonwealth. Perry is grand old county, and better and nobler or a more patriotic and cultured people cannot be found in the south.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
After the Election

From the Lafayette Sun.
 Now, that the primaries are over the farmer boys will get down to hard work, the town croakers will exert themselves to keep up with the rural grumblers, the disgruntled fence-rail statesman will snag the bottom of his pants at each daily lec- ture, while the country will go right on prosperng and growing if politics were an unknown quantity.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
ALABAMA WANTS A CONVENTION 4I,

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 One candidate for governor advocated a constitutional convention wherever he spoke. Another opposed a convention wherever he spoke. The convention advo- cate received about twice as many votes for governor as the convention opponent, thus the reasonable conclusions that the democrats of Alabama want a new con- stitution.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
JOE AND JESS
From the Gads

From the Gadsden Times News.
 Stallings did not carry his 60 out of es counties last Saturday. The people simply rose up in their wrath and let Boss Jodie and his partner Jess know that they ruba this state.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
An Editors Good Luck

From the Edwardsville Standard-News
 Many thanks to MT Anderson Johnson for cake of nice butter-yellow, hrm' sweet and good. It is almost impossible for us to make the fritters, butter and mo- lasses come out even while this particular unctuous article is to be seen on the table.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
Damage in Tuscaloosa

From the TuscaIoOsa GaZette.
 The damage done the county in wash ing away of bridges and cutting out Of public roads will doubtless mount up heav- fly. The iron bridge across North river on the Water Melon road and the Jose phine Hagler bridge in the same section were both carried away It is going to prove the most expensive overflow this county ever saw.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
The Drama in Uuiontown
e Canebreak Herald.

From the Canebreak Herald.
 The Uniontown Dramatic club is prepar- ing to present the play, "The Gilded Fool This company comprises the leading tal- ent in the city. Moreover, the stage will be fitted up with the new scenery, and the presentations of the play will be the best.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

Tl.e republicans in the south split into factions 50 as to get more passes and more seats and more patronage. All factions are owned by Mark Hanna.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

From the Selma Times.
 If there is tie-up on the guhernatoriai question in the state convention, either Mir. c. W. Hooper or Captain Frank White will get the nomination.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
Work of inc Ladies
Tuscumbia Dispatch.

From the Tuscumbia Dispatch.
 We have information from reliable source that the poles, wires, etc, for the six lights given to the city by the Ladies Improvement society, will be put in place this week and the lights suspended.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
Sunday Music

From the Eufaula Daily Times.
 Services Sunday at Spring Hill church were conducted by Revs Morrison and Hovey. The Sunday evening singing class met at MT Buck Andersons yesterday evening and had a good sing and pront- able time.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

New Yorl's rapid transit tunnel is to be constructed by the contractor strictly on a business basis, which of course excludes patronage, and the city government is much put out by such strange methods
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

When Mark Hanna is not bossing the g. O. D. Tom Platt is, and there is not much difference in the inwardness of their re- spective action.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

The Paris exposition presents no strik- the moving sidewalks arc time-worn.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

The popular selection route is one that few senators like to travel. They prefer to dicker for their seats regardless of the people.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

Theodore Roosevelt and John D. Long have already been entered for the race of 1904. II is far cry but these early birds are determined to be in it.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

Electricity may supercede the horse, but liquid or compressed air is destined to shove electricity out of the swim
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
FaI;u-e to Take a Hand

From the Springville News.
 Politics is queer thing. yet the News gets cussed and discussed because it does not deal in them. Such is life.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

Alabama is receiving many compliments in all of the states anent her action in naming Senator Morgan as his own suc- eessor.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

Hawaiian sugar pays no tariff, but Porto Rican sugar does. Why this difference: This question will soon be up to the su- premc court.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
WITH THE EDITORS
 OF THE STATE PRESS
Ills HapnY Way

From the Oneonta Southern Democrat.
 Governor Johnston is taking his defeat in that usual happy way that he meets every thing.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

You can now officially say ~Porto Rico" We did not agre to accept the Spanish language when we took over the island.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

Tim Campbelrs famous remark has been amended so that it reads: Whats the constitution among colonies"
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

The rain may be disagreeable, but it is carpeting the earth and filling the woods with sweetness and beauty.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

The Eocr war costs the British sT6o a out of Cecil Rhodes capacious pockets.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

The duke dArcos has been pacified at least to the extent that he will not declare war upon Chicago.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

Mir. Alger is inclined to think Dewey has received too much praise while he himself has received too little.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

Thirty thousand American horses have been drafted to serve against the Boers.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

So long as the esteemed d'Arcos leaves us the Fourth of July all will be well.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

It is now hoped the prune trust will put prices so high that only millonaires can afford to eat them.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

yicegerent Allen is to enter his capital San Juan, with great pomp, next month.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21

Mir. Macrum of international fame may yet become mayor of East Liverpool, Ohio.
The age-herald., 1900-04-21
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphael's prophecies for this day. Saturday, April q, 1909
 Uncertain all day"
 'gThou hast d quiet, but rather fortunate birthday, and thy business will proceed satisfactorily"
 "A child born on this day will be gener- ous and rather fortunate, but much will depend upon the hour of its birth