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The age-herald., 1900-08-10

President refuses to convene Congress. It is sufficient to know that he has plunged the country into an expensive war, which he is conducting in lame, half-heatted fashion, and the prerogative of Congress is in the case usurped. If this case is per mitted to go unprecedented by the people, 1t becomes a precedent. and the war-mak- ing power will become as much vested in the President as it now is in Germany in the Emperor.
 Imperialism Is indeed stalking through the republic, when plain declaration Of the constitution can thus be brushed aside Congress" says that once venerated in- strument, shall have power to declare war grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning capture on land and waters" There is nothing in this declara- ton that gives the President power to de- clare war, and yet he is today waging war with China Charles tried to rule without a Parliament, and William Mckinley and Mark Hanna seem to think they are strong enough to do what Charles I was tried, convicted and beheaded for doing
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
E ONLY pai,Y NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
New Immiqration Facts.

About 52O,OoO immigrants arrived in the fiscal year ended June 30, against 31'n5 Tn the previous year. The indications are that fully 6OOOOO will be landed in the current fiscal year, for the tide is steadily rising again. High water mark in this respect was reached in 1882, when 7SS.922 immigrants came to the ports of this country.
 But the recent gains in numbers are not matched by gains in quality Immigrants no longer come to this country in large numbers from northern and western Eu- rope, but increasing numbers are brought in from southern and southeastern Europe and the change is not beneficial to this country whatever it may be to Europe Poland and South Italy and the Balkan states and Jewish Russia are sending us yearly thousands of illiterates, and the numbers drawn from Germany and Sean- dinavia and North Italy are stationary or decreasing. This means that assimilation will be increasingly difficult in the centers of population of this country, for the mod ern immigrant clings to a city. Southern Italy Is now the source from which the largest number of immigrants are drawn.
 Facts like these are inducing thoughtful men in all parts of the country to consider whether restrictions should not be thrown around further immigration. We have been a retreat for the oppressed of all nations a long time, and the time may be approach ing when the retreat will become over crowded with strange people that refuse to be asSimilated
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
Mir. Bowie's Nomination Assured.

The withdrawal of Dr. Williams from the Congressional race in the Fourth dis trict, assures the nomination of Sydney J. Bowie by the convention that is to meet at Selma next week. Dr. Williams cara is straightforward, manly and patriotic. It should commend him to Democrats in every part of the State, for it presents good Democratic doctrine in every sem tence.
 The withdrawal of Dr. Williams should be followed by the withdrawal of all other opposition to MT. Bowie's nomination; and then all should turn to- for the purpose of giving Mir Bowie a vote that no amount of partisanship can upset It should never be forgotten that the chief trouble of the Fourth district Is the second election that is held in Washington. MT. Bowie will make a fight in Washington that will not soon be fogotten; and in order to do that he should have all possible help at home. Every Democrat in the district should lend him support especially at the polls in November If he can have the solid vote of the democracy of the district, even Hannaism will not dare unseat him.
 This is a case in which the nomination is not final. The Republicans will attempt to lay foundation for contest in No vember, and the way to defeat them con- sists in polling a full white vote in the white counties of the district-in all of them for that matter, and MT. Bowie can be trusted to do the rest.
 The Age-Herald congra tulates the Fourth district in advance upon its bright prospect for Democratic representa- ton hereafter, and the entire State upon the reinforcement that MT. Bowie will bring to already strong delegation ill the House.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
NEGRO VIEWS CN SUFFRAGE

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 It is the plain duty of the Democratic party to properly adjust the suffrage prob- lem in Alabama. The triumphant election of Governor William J. Sanford and the magnificent victory in nearly every county in the State on last Monday where the constitutional convention was made an issue means that the virtue and intelli- gence of this great Commonwealth are tired of winning elections by fraud and force Deep down in my heart I have love for the Black Belt Democrat who for twenty-six years has had the courage to do and dare for the rule of the manhood and intelligence of Alabama, but the pres ent system of carrying elections should end. Fraud will debauch the soul of any man.
 To vote is not natural right, but priv ilege. Every elector should give to the State a certain amount of intelligence or pay tithes in the coffers of the State. If the path to the school room is made the glorious highway to the ballot box then ignorance can never rule and intelligence will always be supreme. The elector who cannot read and write is at the mercy of the professional politician and is finally cast into the booth with the ticket-fxer- . God pity them both.
 The illiterate voter should be eliminated
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY

From the Atchison Globe.
 The plain, ordinary man is q good deal better than the ideal man.
 In dealing with the men, the women should lay aside clubs and try tears and honey.
 No woman truly loves man unless she laughs at his jokes and really thinks they are funny.
 To get into story book woman must statuesque brunette.
 When a woman remains cheerful in get ting over a love affair, it's a sign she is starting in on another.
 It is the hardest thing in the world to give an old maid a good time after she has settled down to travelling in a rut
 It is funny, but in reading women fairly gloat over heroine who meets the hero, both fall in love without introduction, and are married, while in real life the average woman will scream if her daughter speaks to man she has met every day in ten troduced
 When you sit on a porch in the evening, and rip open your neighbors and put salt IF their wounds, y9n do not hurt your neighbors, but you do give the impression that you have a low, malicious nature Try speaking well of people. They enjoy 1t, and kindliness will do you no harm You can find something commendable in every one of your acquaintances.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
THE TRANSVAAL WAR
he Louisville Courier-Journal.

From the Louisville Courier-Jou
 At this distance it looks like the Boers are whipped, and that the majority of them know It. When command of 75O is re- duced to sixty-three by assertions, it would appear that it is time to give up the con- test.
 The Boers are certainly gallant fighters All the world cheerfully accords them that distinction But they went to war with a country too strong for them. They won many victories during the time when Great Britain was preparing to get an adequate army into South Africa, but when that was accomplished, the day of the Boer victories was over, except occasionally when a small British force was overpowered by a super for force of Boers. These victories, how ever, had no influence on the general re- suit.
 It is known that the Boers exercise the right to go home whenever they feel so disposed The enormous assertions that have recently taken place indicate that the rank and file of the army recognize the fact that the jig is up. They know that they are beaten. It would seem that it is time for the leaders to recognize this fact and to sue for peace. It is now too late to get such terms as they could easily have had six or seven months ago, but the eontin- uance of the guerilla warfare now waging is of no importance and can not change the inevitable result. The day of guerilla warfare Is past. What the Boers Ecw want is peace and they will have to get it on the best terms they can secure, having allowed the best time for making peace te pass unimproyed,
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
Executive Usurpation.

This country is face to face with a grave constitutional change. President Mckinley has assumed the right to declare war with out consulting Congress. He tries to shel- ter himself behind this declaration in the constitution, "The executive power shall be vested in the President" The executive power of what? Plainly of the United States, and the powers of the United States are powers enumerated in the con stitution-powers defined and explained in that instrument-powers delegated by the States to the United States. The executive powers of the President are the powers named in the constitution, subject to all its qualifications. The President is not the Shah, any more than the government with its limited powers Is Persia.
 The constitution says Congress shall have power to declare war, which of course means that Congress upon occasion shall have sole power to decide when the United States has cause for going to war. It would have been folly to grant such power to both the President and Congress, for they might disagree. President Mckinley has apparently decided to deprive Congress of an opportunity to exercise it's constitutional prerogative in the fragrant case of China by refusing to convene it. Such an omis- sion is an act of unqualified usurpation. of Congress Why he does this we need not stop to inquire. It may be because the antitrust act is pending in the Senate, and contributions by the passage of the act, or to shock public sentiment by refusing to pass it. for the Republicans readily control the Senate.
 But we need not stop to inquire why the
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
Battle of Pietsang.

Information from China Is either deficient or dubious. Tn the case of the advance of the allies it is lamentably deficient; but 1t seems to be reasonably certain that the present forces of the allies are not expect ed to march directly upon Pekin. They are marching to secure a base for a strong movement later on against that town.
 The proposed base is undoubtedly Yang Tsun. where the railroad crosses the Pei ho river This important point is 17.SS miles from Tien Tsn, and 61.SO miles by rail from Pekin. It will beyond a doubt be stoutly contested, and the success of the present intimediary movement depends upon the possession of it. Nothing of value will be gained unless Yang Tsun can be taken and held. The value of the point consists in its value as base for opera tions against Pekin, possessing as 1t does communication both by rail and river with Tien Tsin and Taku.
 The Americans, British and Japanese forces are about 10,0oo strong The Ameri- cans are about 1000 strong. besides Reilly's Battery. They are marching on the right side of the railroad, while on the left side of the railroad, between it and the river the Russians and French are marching about 400 strong. It is plain that neither column is in any event endangered. The Chinese have only reached the point that admits of stubborn defense of a selected position They are incapable of aggressive movements against good soldiers and mod ern weapons, and they will not attempt such an effort. But they will beyond a doubt resist the march of the allies at point after point.
 It is lamentable that the allies are not able to crush the Chinese on the spot, thus leading to disntegration of their forces, and a settlement of the trouble without further loss of life. The Ameri- can force, for example, is wholly dispro- potionate to the task, and Congress should be convened in order to put America in a right position before the world, and in order, too, to begin on our part in consti- tutional manner what may prove to be the bloodiest and most expensive war of the century. The administration has plunged the country into this war in an unwarrant- ed manner, and it is sending 1000 troops into battles where there should be at least ten times that number, simply because it wants to monopOlize the possible glory of the war; and because it does not want to be criticized by Congress.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
 It is folly to draw sight draft on a blind man.
 Ritualistic churchgoers always insist up- on their rites.
 Point lace is one of the points any wo- man can appreciate.
 Physical wounds may heal, but not those made by unkind words.
 When a man speaks with golden tongue all others are sienced.
 Pride is usually too high in the instep to wear another mans shoe.
 You will never have friend if you wait to find one without a fault.
 Many mans luxuriant head of hair is due to the mellowness of the soil.
 The man who has millions today doesn't control a single moment of tomorrow.
 There are men with whom an hours talk will weaken one more than a days fast ing.
 The average man requires lots of time in which to study a woman's disposition, but the average woman can read a man at sight.
 A pretty woman never takes to the riat- form in behalf of female suffrage, She can play the trump card she already hclds to a much better advantage.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
4,oOO MILES FOR s3.5O

From a Ere men Letter.
 The cheapest railway rate next to pass is the emigrant fare from European Rus sia to Siberia. In order to induce peas ants to settle in the eastern districts of Siberia the Russian railways have issued tickets, good for family of any size, from any part of European Russia to Tobolsk, at two rubles. From Tobolsk to any part east far as Vladivostok or Port Arthur the price is four and half rubles. Hence, for not quite seven rubles, or about $3.50. a whole settlers family can travel about 1000 miles. This arrangement has been made upon the personal suggestion of the Czar who expects great results from the extraordinary inducements. Moreover, he hopes by this scheme to divert the stream of emgrants from the United States and to utilize these forces for his own vast empire
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
WHEN THE CIRCUIT RIDER CAME

From the Denver Post In the backwoods of Ohio, in the days of
 long ago, When religion was religion, not dreSsy
 fashion show, When the spirit of the Master fell as
 flames of living fire, And the people did the singing, not
 trained artistic choir, There was scarcely seen ripple in life's
 gently flowing tide, No events to draw the people from their
 daily toll aside, Naught to set the pious spirit of the pio-
 neers aflame Save upon rare occasions when the circuit
 rider came. He was usually mounted on the sorriest of
 nags, All his outfit for the journey packed In
 leather saddlebags, And he'd travel with the Bible or the hymn
 book in his hand, Reading sacred word or singing of the
 happy Promised Land, How the toiling wives would glory in the
 dinners they would spread, And how many hapless chicken or a tur-
 key lost it's head By the gleaming chopper wielded by the
 hand of sturdy dame, For it wasn't very often that the circuit
 rider came All the settlement around us would be ring
 ing with the news That thered be meetin' Sunday, and we'd
 taller up our shoes, And we'd brush our homespun dress suits,
 pride of every country youth, And we'd grease our hair with marrow till
 it shone like golden truth. And the frocks of linseywoolsey would be
 donned by all the girls, And with heated old fire jokers they would
 make their corkscrew curls; They were scarcely queens of fashion, but
 were lovely just the same, And they always looked their sweetest
 when the circuit rider came. As a preacher, holy Moses! how he'd swing
 the living word, How he'd draw the pious "bretherin" yet
 closer to the Lord, And he'd raise the hair of sinners sitting
 on the backmost seat - With his fiery, lurid pictures of the ever
 lasting heat We have sat in grand cathedrals, triumphs
 of the builders skill, And in great palatial churches meath the
 organs mellow thNli, But they never reused within us such a
 reverential flame As would burn in that old schoolhouse
 when the circuit rider came.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
A FoUR-wHEELED BRONCO

From the New York Herald.
 It seems that an automobile warranted to be kind gentle and thoroughly broken is about as reliable horse with the same kind of guaranty.-Chicago Record
 The difficulty with the automobile is that, though it has been caught it has not yet been tanned. It is as self-willed as a mule and can kick with all four wheels. When it's disposition is amiabfe it Is a joy a de- light, but when it gets ructious every lamp post is a specter and every fence a terror. The old-fashioned- horse still holds his own in our affections.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
MIR. BRYAN's INDIANAPOLIS SPEECH

From the Nashville American.
 The speech is in every respect superior to the one delivered on a similar occasion four years ago. It will command respect and attention everywhere. It pitches the keynote of the campaign. There is, no escaping the issue Try as they may to divert public thought to free silver MT Bryan's utter subordination-we had all most said contempt-of that issue and ms elevation of the questions growing out or the war with Spain high above everything else, coupled with the temper of the coun- try that there shall be no silver legisla- tion, is conclusive assurance that no free silver legislation will be attempted.
 It was Bryan, not Mckinley, who made the issue in 1896, and if we mistake not the same will be the case this time.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

In New York state normal school student learned to ring the changes on "amo" from his Latin teacher, and straightway married her. This is wholly kicked up oyer 1t.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

Emperor William of Germany has been requested by his foreign secretary to work his jaws less and his gray matter more.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

All sections are sharing in this generally fair and warmer" weather. Dom Paul is as invisible as the esteemed Aguinaldo.
 The Tampa yellow fever report was false alarm.
 The West Point commandant is hazing the hazers.
 ------ Imperialism is a warm issue in warm weather.
 Trolley cars are the depopulators of large cities.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

Mark Hanna will start out an extra digests MT Bryan's Indianapolis speeches.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

President Mckinley is inviting a disaster in China by his refusal to convene Congress in accordance with the spirit of the Con- stitution.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

The republic has a stalwart champion in William Jennings Bryan-one that the en- pre and trust combine cannot budge an inch.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10
THE ICE WATER 100000

From the Wholesalers and Retailers Re- view
 We have lately read great deal about the evil effects of ice water. Opinions of eminent doctors are quoted here and there to show that sudden death some- times follows a drink of it, especially if the patient is warm when he takes such medicine without antidotes. There is a receipt out in California for removing the hoodoo of ice water by following 1t up with a few drops. The danger of ice water has been expressed in metre as foliows' Full many a man both young and old'
 Hath gone to his sarcophagus
 By pouring water icy cold ,....
 Adown his warm aescophagus.
 CHICAGO'S WINTER IN SIGHT From the Chicago Tribune.
 The katydid has given its customary sin weeks notice.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

The sophistry of the administration in its colonial business is fully equalled by it's villainy in creating and fostering trusts.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

Tom Reed is on the paramount line him. self when it comes to speaking in favor of Mark Hanna and his rousterbouts.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

The shirt-waist man can never hope to be a rival of the shirt-waist girl.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

The administration now considers the re port of gold a sign of prosperity.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

The Sultan of Turkey fears bill collector: more than he does assassins.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

It now appears that the Shah forgot to take his annual bath before he departed for the courts of Europe.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

Dollars are going into Mark Hanna's bag in order to keep the dollar on top.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

No truth has yet come out of Shanghai
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

The new King of Italy weighs ninety seven pounds, but is an expert on roses and Insects.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

When Republican Senators begin to de- sert, the Republican ship is far gone.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

The letter carrier should, despite regulA- tions, become in this weather shirt-waist
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

Chinese dupicity is pretty bad. but 1t Is scarcely match for Russian intrigue.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10


 his jaws less and his gray matter more.
 The sophistry of the administration in it's colonial business is fully equalled by it's villainy in creating and fostering trusts.
 Tom Reed Is on the paramount line him. self, when it comes to speaking in favor of Mark Hanna and his rousterbouts. It now appears that the Shah forgot to take his annual bath before he departed for the courts of Europe.
 The new King of Italy weighs ninety seven pounds. but is an expert on roses and Insects.
 The letter carrier should, despite regula- lions become in this weather a shirt-waist man.
 Chinese duphcity is pretty bad, but 1t Is scarcely a match for Russian intrigue.
 The Declaration of Independence had an inning on Wednesday at Indianapolis. When Republican Senators begin to de- sert, the Republican ship is far gone. Dollars are going into Mark Hanna's bag l in order to keep the dollar on top. | The administration now considers the re- port of gold sign of prosperity. The shirt-waist man can never hope to be a rival of the shirt-waist girl.
 The Sultan of Turkey fears bill collectors more than he does assassins. No truth has yet come out of Shanghai.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

The Declaration of Independence had an inning on Wednesday at Indianapolis.
The age-herald., 1900-08-10

The Tampa yellow fever report was
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
1.-THE PLAYo
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Alfred l.. Farland, the banjoist, ap- peared at O'Briens last night under the auspices of the Creohe. On account of the inclemency of the weather the au- dience was not near so large as it other wise would lave been. as a large number of tickets were sold. Mr. Farlands ma nipulation of the banjo is superb, and the beautiful strains of music that flowed from it under his touch amazed Enis hear CTS The selections were good. The fol- lowing programme was rendered:
 Beethoven-Sona.a for piano and banjo, Op. 30, No. 3. Original for piano and vio- lin) a, Allegro assai; b, moderator c, al- legro vivace.
 Hauser-Wiegenlied Grade song9
 Haydn-Gypsy Rondo.
 Administrations on My Old Ken lucky HCme.
 Brahms Hungarian Dance, No. B.
 Schubert-Serenad.
 Rossini-Allegro vivace from the over ture- to William Tell
 Popper-Tarantelle.
 Yradier-T1a Paloma
 Paderewski-Minuet a rAntioue.
 VerGi-Selection from Il TroVatore
 tarland-Nariations on Aud Lang Syne Chopin-Nocturne, Op. g. No. 9
 ndelssohn-Anegro motto yivace from Concerto, Op. 64.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
sugar oompany's Protest 0verruled

New York, January 1S.-The board of classification of the United States general appraisers today announced decision overruling the protest of the Franklin Sugar company. relative to the assessment of a countervailing duty on the raw sugar imported by the company from Germany. The question at issue was as to whether duty should be assessed according to the weight of the sugar when it left Germany or it's weight when it reached this count-y.
 General Appraiser Howell, who wrote the opinion of the board, pointed out that the law provides that the additional duty must be paid now, Whether such article or mer- chandise is imported in the same condition. as when exported from the country of pro- duction or has been changed in condition by manufacture or otherwise.