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The age-herald., 1900-05-12
OPENING MONTGOMERY CONFERENCE From the New York Times

The conference for the study of trace conditions and problems in the south," was opened last evening in Montgomery. Ala, by the Hon. Hilary A Herbert of that. state, formerly secretary of the navy under the administration of President Cleveland. The substance of his address will be found in our columns this morn- ing.
 It is noteworthy that MT. Herbert in stating the problems the conference is designed to study, as he sees them, gives prominence to the necessity of real secur- ity for the personal and property rights of the negroes, and to the absolute need of affording the race the education best fitting them for self-support. On the one hand he clearly traces the crime of lynch ing to defects in the procedure for the punishment of the offenses which are al- legged as the causes of lynching. and he makes a strong argument against the mo- tion that defiance of the law in one direc- tion can be a real remedy for violation of the law in another direction. On the other hand, he insists that the two races must live together and that in order to live to- gether in any tolerable condition relatives of substantial amity must be created and maintained. t8
 At the same time 1t is to be noted also that MT. Herbert makes secret af his conviction that the white men of the south are determined in all circumstances that the blacks shall not have political control in any community where they Gwc:. with whites. He does not say this in SC ihany words, but what he says amounts to this How the end is to be attained is one of the problems the discussion of which should make the conference extremely in teresting. -,
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
Prices of Cotton.

Director Bedding of the Georgia experi-
 pantal station has been Investigating the prices of cotton throughout a period of thirteen years and he arrives at the con- clusion that the price of cotton is as a-t to be as low in one month of the marketing season as another A carefully prepared table of averages covering the period of thirteen years shows a remarkable even ness throughout the cotton year. The high est price in the period named occurred on June ', 1S9O when mddling cotton worth in New York 124 cents The lowest price was recorded on March 1, 1895, when such cotton was worth 5.56 cents. The high est price in each of the thirteen years was reached, as follows: In September, one time; in October, one time; in November, three times; in January, one time; in March, two times; in April, one time, and in August, three times. 'So it seems by mo means clear" adds MT. Bedding, that the market has been manipulated so as to offer the lowest prices when the bulk of the crop was in the hands of the farmers, and the highest prices in the spring when farmers have sold most of their holdings, and as an inducement to plant a large area
 MT Bedding doubts the commonly advo- cated policy of holding back cotton. He believes that cotton consumers and middle men know a great deal more in September about the size of a crop than they are cred ited with Prices are based, not on the rush to market of cotton in a particular month, but upon the crop as a whole. The spinner who needs 10000 bales first determines for himself the probable size of the crop and he will not buy at price based on a small er crop estimate.
 The bottom remedies for price evils seem to be either less cotton or a lessened cost of production. A mixture of the two reme- dies would seem to fit the case admirably Grow cotton, in other words, as a surplus or cash crop and grow 1t at the lowest pos sible cost of production. All the conven- tions in the world and all the holding bac, of known quantities will not prove as ef- hcacious as a crop that is in every sense Of the word a surplus crop, grown at a minimum cost
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
LEI TIE PEOPLE SPEAK


 Speaking of the result of the primaries so generally held throughout the state on April II, The Age-Herald says:
 "The primaries have come to stay, and state primary is coming. Direct voting for all officers, from constable to United States senator, is needed, and in the long run it will be secured The man who opposes it has something up his sleeve. The man who is not willing to trust the people is the man that the people should not trust
 This is not only good sense, but good politics. The day of the convention wire butler is fast passing away The nomina- tion of Colonel Sanford at Montgomery shows that the people will have no more intrigues which in he past have so often defeated their expressed will and forced upon them candidates they did not want Let the day of state primaries come, and come quickly. The wishes of a majority of the people should govern, and in no other way can their wishes be definitely and com clusiyely ascertained.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
TIE osly DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
Victory of Senator CuIIom.

The veteran senator from Illinois has de- feated Governor Tanner and the machine that Tanner has been engaged in organiz- ing ever since he went into the executive office of his state. Governor Tanners can didate for temporary chairman of the state convention was first defeated; then fol- lowed a reversal of his schemes for seat ing contesting delegations; his candidate Judge Hanecy, was next bowled over, and Governor Tanner was refused place in the list of delegates-at-large to the Phila- delphia convention. an honor usually ac- corded in Illinois to a retiring governor. Worst of all the convention commended and endorsed Senator Cullon in terms that amount to instructions to the republicans elected this fall to the legislature.
 Judge Yates the nominee, is a young man, the son of Illinois war governor. He was not the first choice of Senator Cullom for governor, but he was preferable to Judge Hanecy, who was the Tanner as- pirant before the convention. Governor Tanner takes his defeat bitterly. He ac- cuSeS the natlOndf oL ference against him and in favor of Sen ator Culiom, and it is fair to infer that a good crop of discomfort and bad Ielling has been sown and that some at least VIII 'pay for even'' in November.
 The democrats of Illinois were hopeful before the Peoria convention was held' and 1t is plain that convention did noth- ing that lessens democratic chances. The Tanner-Lorimer machine is still a power full institution; and while Governor Tan. ner has been beaten for the senate, yet Ii is not settled that they will so out of poll tics leaving their opponents in undispute1 possession of the party machinery. lt IS believed the fight within the party will so on in ore form or another, and that dent ocratic prospects have been mater-aay I,riChtened.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

and Pensacola. He preached last Sunday in the cathedral at Mobile by courtesy of the Rt Rev. Bishop Allen.
 The Boston newspapers note the pres ence there of William Grady of Pratt City, as the Alabama representative at the national meeting of the Ancient Order of IIibernians.
 There will be great public qualification that specialists in New York have determ- ined that a surgical operation will not be required to relieve MT. T. T. Hillman or the phvscal suffering to which he has been recently subjected Medical treatment Will be sufficient Mr. Hillman's health mas not been satisfactory for some weeks ana ne went to New York several days ago under the impression that he would be obliged to seek the aid of surgeons Whatever con cerns Mir. Hillsaan is of interest to all the people of this/district, aIrf they VIII re- ioice to know that he will return nome very shortly much improved in health.
 Jake Weiss of Mobile and Samuel J. Crook of Anniston are at the Morris.
 H. D. Crosswell of New York and lrpy Morgan of Cincinnati are at the Morris.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

government only without the intervention of banks, and in sufficient quantity to meet the demands of commerce." They declare that such money would be the best that could be devised, and they say they will press it's adoption until it is ce- cured to the people.
 This departure is the latest feature of the situation The Lincoln greenback, to use a Sioux Falls phrase, has supplanted in popuistic circles 16 to 1. Both wings of populism decry a national bank currency, preferring paper money issued directly by the government. Thus does history repeat itself, for this issue is the old fiat money issue that was before the country twenty or more years ago.
 As formulated at Sioux Falls and Gin cinnau the new presentation of the olds doctrine takes the form of an attack all along the line upon the national bank system in general But as neither the Sioux Falls nor the Cincinnati platform represents a single probable electoral vote, it is scarcely necessary to quarrel with their conclusions The opposition financial plank will be formulated at Kansas City, and it will doubtless be one broad and sound enough to hold all opponents who desire the defeat at the polls in November of the party that stands for centralized power in almost every form
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
LOCAL REPORT OF
 DADEVILLE SHOOTING

The Dadeville Herald prints the following editorial on the recent republican conven- ton and the shooting of Nicely King at that place:
 "Dadevlle fell into the hands of wild west mob last Saturday. and a citizen of the town was made a target for about four teen shots fired from the pistols of Bing- hams deputies and guagers. Jim Howle, this young man who volunteered and went into the Spanish-American war a private. showed Saturday that he would stand fire.
 "No such disgraceful scene as that of Saturday could have occurred during democratic administration. It is source of some surprise that even a republican ad- ministration would permit the government service to be turned into an armed mob. The collector of internal revenue is being strongly arraigned by the best citizens or this town for bringing here such an armed force of deputies and guagers to terrorize in this community. With the doings of a. republican district convention we have no concern and want none We do have, how ever, vital interest in the protection of our citizens. Shots fired from pistols, from the court house where deputies and guagers were barricaded, went into the walls of buildings on the public square, and bullets went within fifteen feet of where colored nurse was wheeling along a baby carriage, with it's precious contents, and the little sleeping infant was at the mercy of the mob. Such conduct as was the part of these rioters can not be condemned too strongly, and Alabama ought to lift up it's protest against such public service as we now have.
 Eye witnesses say that Howle was fired upon from a window in the court house where Bingham's committee was in session, and that two shots were sent after him from this source in addition to the fire of the two Kings. We hope that Mckinley will excuse Dadeville from having to toler- ate again the presence of the revenue branch of the public service
 '"The best citizens of the republican party, as well as the democrats, exonerate Postmaster Howle from any blame in the street duel, which resulted in dangerously wounding Nicely King of Opelika."
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
LOUISIANA TO HAVE
 SOME LIVELY POLITICS

Now, Orleans May 1.-The Louisiana leg ,s,at,,ra will convene at Baton Rogue on Monday. Although the body is soldly dem- ocratic the session promises to pc hFeis' on account of the rumored threat that the city politicians will seek to repeal the CIVIL service and the Sunday laws and that these issues are already playing part in the speakership contest. Should the attempt De made it will bring about a bitter fsht. Antitrust was one of the party's main campaign cries and there will be several bills offered against combinations, a mem- Der from Lake Charles having already given notice of an act based on the Texas law The only danger is that there may be so much antitrust legislation as to de- stroy its very object. The new state ad- ministration will be inaugurated on Mon- day, May 21 and there will be ansinaugural ball at night. The vote for United States senators will take place on May 29, and so far there has been no opposition developed to the election of Samuel D. McEnery the present incumbent and Murphy J. Foster, the retiring governor-the latter to suc- ceed Senator Caffery.
 Another of the important questions before the session will be the penitentiary matter. The institution is now run by contractor under lease, and he utilizes the convicts to build levees and other public works The constitution adopted last year abolishes the lease system after March, so the legislature will have to decide upon what to do with the convicts. The general belief is that the Mississippi convict farm system will be adopted, although a number of plans will be suggested.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
ALLEN-A-i> ALE

By Sir Walter Scott. Allen -a-Dale has no fagot for burning, Allen-a-Dale has no furrow for turning Allen-a-Dale has no fleece for the spinning. Yet Allen-a-Dale has red gold for the win ming, Come, read me my riddle. Come harken my tale! And tell me the craft of bold Allen-a-Dale. The Baron of Rayensworth prances in pride, And he views his domains upon ArkindaIe side. The mere for his net, and the land for his game, The chase for the wild, and the park for the tame; Yet the fish of the lake and the deer of the vale Are less free to Lord Daere than Allen-a- Dale! Allen-a-Dale was never belted knight Though his spur be sharp and his blade be as bright; Allen-a-Dale is no baron or lord, Yet twenty tall yeomen will draw at his word. And the best of our nobles his bonnet will veil Who at Rere-cross on stanmore meets Allen-a-Dale. Allen-a-Dale to his wooing has come, The mother she asked of his household and home; Though the Castle of Richmond stands fair on the hill, My hail." quoth bold Allen, shows gallant still: Iris the blue vault of heaven, with its cres- cent so pale, And with all its bright spangles!' said Allen-a-Dale. The father was steel, and the mother was stone. ssI They lifted the latch, and they bade him begone; s But loud. the morrow. their wall and their cry, He had laughed on the lass with his bonny black eye, And she fled to the forest to hear love- tale, And the youth it was told by was Allen-a- Dalei n~,i
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
hIure Gold Coming in

New York, May 1.-The Evening Posts London correspondent cables today that F, 0O0 900 in gold will reach the treasury within the next few days, and that about f5OO, 900 has been secured from New York for London. Regarding the report of the exportation of gold from New York, the Evening Post says: All the sterling houses declared that no shipments to London were anticipated for tomorrow, and that under existing conditions they could see no possi- bility of such shipments next week"
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
Acc,dent Narrowly Ayer,ed

New Decatur, May n.-(Special) )-Ed Krouse and John Williams tive holders at the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops in this city, imbibed too freely in liquor and went to the Louisville and Nashville round house, where they mount ed an engine and started out headed for the main line.
 The northbound express was due when they left the round house, and a serious wreck was narrowly averted by another employe of the Louisville and Nashville railroad mounting the engine and stopping it just in time Both were discharged.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
Mir. Cnckran's Race Plan.

In brief, Bourke Cochran adNocdteu at Montgomery the repeal of the fifteenth amendment, because it leads to irritation between two races that must live side by side He urged also industrial education of the negro largely at least by the general government, as the best if not the only, means of preparing the negroes for citi- zenship.
 This is in truth a pretty good programme. Coming from man who has had little opportunity to study the negro in his Amer ican habtat-comng, too, from politician who has not long been without job-from a man who is more given to oratory than to study-it is a surprisingly good plan. It's weakness consists in it's demand for the re- peal of the fifteenth amendment. This amendment reads as follows: "The right of the citizens of the United States. to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race color or previous condition of serv- itude." The proposed repeal would indeed lead to a better condition of affairs in all the states that contain large negro popula- tions; must MT. Cochran knows full well that an agitation covering a generation must precede repeal. Except three changes shot into the constitution by the civil war that instrument has stood un- changed a hundred years. Within any req sonable space of time a repeal of the fif- teenth amendment could be accomplished. It is physical impossibility, because three fourths of the states must affirmatively vote in order to carry it.
 This is the reason why the states that have the race problem in it's worst forms are endeavoring to crcumvent the amend- ment by one device or another None of these devices are satisfactory. None of them are wholly just or wholly defensble; but in the absence of a repeal of the fif- teenth amendment they are the only reme- dies that are left to the states that have to bear the race burden.
 Mir Cochran is eminently correct when he says that both races will have to live to- gether, to prosper or to go down together. This much is reasonably and demonstrably certain; and this being the case Mir Cock ran wants the general government to aid at least industrial education of the Tuske- gee sort among the blacks, who are de- clared to be it's wards. All this is good and sound enough in theory; but we imagine it will be a distant day when the member from Oshkosh in the west the member from Skowhegan in the east votes away millions to be disbursed where it will not do him or his constituents any perceptible good The members in question have home schemes of their own upon which the public money can be squandered, and that is what they will vote for.
 The long and short of the great problem seems to be just about this-the negro is here to stay, and the burden is upon the people of the south to determine state by state what is best from year to year for all concerned There are no short routes, no easy devices, that can be applied to the problem. It is essentially a problem that, on account of it's size, calls for time-cen- turies of it perhaps-and for infinite pa- tience, wisdom and mercy at every stage, and particularly in this transition period.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
RESTRICTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 good-sized mole is very often at the bottom of a woman's reputation for dress ing modestly.
 Every woman over thirty keeps a few letters or things that are not useful for anything only to cry over.
 Girls always figure on what it costs to get married just as though there would probably never be any more in the family.
 Jt would be great thing if some smart man would invent way to save up some of summers to keep warm with next winter.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
Funeral of the Duke of Argyll

London, May 1.-The funeral of the Duke of Argyll who died April "A, took place this afternoon at Inverary. Argyllshre. The chiefs and clansmen gathered from all parts of the highlands, and workmen Of Inverary bore the coffin to the church, and, escorted by a detachment of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. The Queen and the Princess of Wales were both repre- sented The procession was headed by pipers After the service the coffin was re- moved to the family vault at Kilman
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
Promising Fruit Crop

Athens, May 1.-(Special. .)-The fruit crop of this section is the most promising for many years The trees are loaded with peaches and the pear crop is fine. If there comes no blight the trees will have to be propped up to prevent breaking. It is the first year in long while that this section has the promise of a fruit crop. The berry crop Is very fine.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
THE LARGE FAMILIES ROYALTY

From the Indianapolis News.
 Small families are hardly the rule among the English upper ten. The average is six or seven. The queen is the mother of nine, and ae Princess of Wales of six children Lord Abergavenny is the father of ten; the Duke of Argyll, of twelve; the Dowager Countess of Dudley is the mother of seven children: the Sarl of Elsmeere boasts of eleven; the Earl of Inchiquin, of fourteen, and the Earl of Leicester, of eighteen.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

From the Lafayette Sun.
 State Superintendent of Education Aber- crombie has recently withdrawn the license of several teachers to whom the board had issued certificates. The charge for his ac- ton was the charge of immortality. Some of the teachers had been getting drunk. All honor to Brother Abercrombie. A teacher who gets drunk is not a suitable person to teach school.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
Heavy Frost in rhinestone

Athens, May 11.-(Special.)-This section was visited by a severe frost on last night that destroyed all cotton that was up This, in connection with the scarcity af seed and the high prices prevailing, works a great hardship on those who have had their cot ton killed. It was fortunate for many that they were delayed in getting their cotton in so that they are saved the expense and trouble of replanting.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
State Convention Held Session at Hunts-
 vile Last Night

Huntsville, May n.-(Special.) 1.-The state convention of Christian Endeavor societies was called to order tonight in the First Presbyterian church by President O. P. Spiegel of Birmingham. About 150 dele gates are present. Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. George L. Btzer of Huntsville. An address on the objects of the Christian Endeavor was delivered by Rev Dr. Landreth of Nashville.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

The Duke of Marlborough is returning early from the war, bringing his valet corps behind him. He saved his own skin, and each valet, initiating his master, did likewise.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

As long as members of the house of con- mons refrain from officially sympathizing with the Filipinos, the American congress can well afford to let the South African business alone.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

The German emperor has actually con- yersed with a street car conductor who was on duty, and he violated a salutary rule
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

Judge Lochren could have expressed the the constitution follows rne nag, the ad ministration to the contrary notwithstand-
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

Crude oil is going down at the wells, but at the Standard oil shops refined oil brings top prices. Rockefeller's dividends must be maintained at all hazards.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

Marcus Aurelius Hanna has decided to have no stampede over the selection of running mate at Philadelphia. He has abol ished such a thing for that time
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

The Sultan's reply to Secretary Hsy's note as to that bill is now overdue. In this respect it resembles the bill itself.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

Wharton Barker did not miss his one opportunity to enter the White House as a tenant after all. He is in the race.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

Web Davis skllfully avoided in this town his customary laudation of the party of trusts and robber tariffs.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

Aguinaldo should relieve the tension that is now straining at the heart strings of his esteemed friend, MT Billy Mason.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

The twelve democratic congressman of Missouri have not yet explained their votes on the Nicaragua bill.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

The pops at Sioux Falls felt at home in big circus tent.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

When Teddy gets through declining the vice presidential nomination. Timme stands ready to take it.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

Dewey's refusal to talk politics is va riously construed.
The age-herald., 1900-05-12

The missing will predominate in the Hall of Fame.