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The age-herald., 1900-04-29
REFLECrED GREATNESS

Wallace Reed in the Atlanta Constitution
 Julian Hawthorne, the famous novelist IS spending a few days in Birmingham with first-class artist, and the two have furnished the New York Morning Journal with an article which places Birmingham in the lead, at present, of all the southern cities
 Hawthorne predicts that Birmingham will soon be one of the richest cities in America.
 He is right. Atlanta recognizes this, and is Birmingham's co-worker. The prosperity of that city will build up At lanta.
 In all countries the finer grades of iron and steel manufacturing are carried on hundred miles or so away from the coal and iron centers.
 The sudden rise of Birmingham will make Atlanta a great city. It will be the old story repeated of Pittsburg and Phila- delphia.
 But l am tempted to go over there to grow up with the country.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29
Tim Wo0druff's Hone.

Not since Grants day had the repub- lican presidential nomination been settled in advance of the meeting of the conven- tion, down to the open candidacy of MT. Mckinley for a second term He waged a war with Spain with second term in view, and 1t is now claimed that the re- suit of that war, due chiefly to the weak ness of Spain, has made him the logical successor of himself and this claim has practically been conceded in his party. He Is to be renominated by exclamation.
 There is, however, a lively contest in progress for running mate, as the phrase ology of the period has it. Nearly every state has an aspirant, and tine Philadel- phia gathering will be chiefly a running mate convention. Scores Of applicants are working hopefully. Governor Roosevelt has pronounced or denounced the place as "a social office," but this does not lessen the number of aspirants. It does, in fact, op- crate to bring into the ring, so to speak, the millionaire interest, for they chiefly want social office while they are dream ing of some accident that may land them cold blooded on the throne. Not the least among this class is the esteemed Tim Woodruff of the borough of Brooklyn, New York. Tim fig man of double renown. He stands high among tho milionaires, and among the dudes his waistcoats are with out serious rivals We speak this soberIy and advisedly. If he IS not we'll fitted for a second office, who, pray, fin this wild and woolly republic, is?
 Tim, it seems, is not scattering his mon
The age-herald., 1900-04-29
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphaers prophecies for this day, Sunday, April %, 1900:
 Rather favorable.
 "Thy birthday is rather a quiet one in
 business. but those in employ must be careful of losing it.''
 "A child born on this day will be fortu-
 nate in employ, in which it should keep" The young American who is now most | prominent before the world is Lloyd Gris- com. United States Charge dAffaires at Constantinople. MT. Griscom is in charge of American interests in Turkey during the absence of Minister Strauss, and he is conducting the negotiations for the pay
 ment by the Sultan of the damages caused
 by the destruction of American mission
 ary property in Armenia several years ago, further delay of which may cause war between this country and Turkey. In diplomacy MT. Griscom is minister of the fourth grade, and therefore has no right or excuse for demanding a personal au-
 dience of the Sultan. But he has been re- ceived by the Sultan: an act on the part of his majesty without precedent. In diplomacy none but an ambassador can
 demand personal audience of the sov-
  accredited. An ambassador is the per- sonal representative of the titular head of
 his government: minister charge d'af- faires, or consul, as the case may be, is the representative of his country or govern
 ment in general terms. When an ambas- ! sador speaks in diplomacy it is the same as if his sovereign or ruler were personal ly speaking. Hence, ambassadors, who are addressed the world over as your excel lency,' rank next to kings and the i'm
 mediate heirs of kings. Congress in 1892
 passed an act permitting the president to
 create the rank of ambassador, and it was first carried into effect in March, 1S93
 when President Cleveland appointed Thom-
 as Francis Bayard first American ambas-
 sador, accrediting him to the court of St Jamess. Ambassadors were then appoint
 ed to Paris, Rome, and Berlin. Previous
 to that time tbe ministers of the United States to the great capitals were compell- ed to take their places with the nonenities of 'ragtime' republics; precedence amongst ministers from various countries
The age-herald., 1900-04-29
BRYAN VS M'KINLEY

To the Editor of the Age-Herald.
 The presidential canvass and election will be of great interest this year. Hanna is already accommodating his millions to again subvert the expressed will of the people at the polls. That this was done in 1S96, there is no doubt
 In 1892 the total vote cast for president was 12,3 4S1. In 1896 the vote cast for pres ident was 13,923,37S, making an increase of 99,S97 voters. Multiply this increase by 4la the lowest ratio of voters to the entire population of any state, and the result shows the enormous increase of 7,- 199,5S6 in population, in four years.
 The states of Illinois, Indiana Iowa. Kentucky and Ohio were the states select ed by Hanna in 1896, as the theatre for the great struggle for party supremacy. The number of votes cast in the five pivotal states mentioned showed an increase of 775,17O voters, during the four years from 1892 to 1S96 Multiply the increase by 41s, the lowest ratio of voters to population, and it shows gain in population of 3, 4SS,- 265 in these states. The total increase in voters in these five states from the presi- dential election in 1888 to that of 1892, was only 1S4,S39.
 The year 1880 was a census year and a presidential election year. The vote that year of Illinois was little less than one to every IA of her population; that of h. diana one to six; that of Iowa one to five that of Ohio one to four and one-half; that of Kentucky one to six These states in the election of 1896 cast one vote to every three of population, and Ohio one to two and three-quarters of population.
 In the election of 1892, Mir. Cleveland car ried the state of Illinois by plurality vote of 26,993 Indiana by a plurality of 4o000. MT. Harrison carried Iowa by a plurality of 23'42S, and Ohio by a plurality of 1,072 In the election of 1S96 MT. Bryan made net gain on the vote cast for MT. Cleve- land of 3S,351 in Illinois; 42,S33 in Indiana; 26,374 in Ohio, and yet Hanna stuffed the boxes sufficiently to count in Mckinley.
 Here is sweet morsel for the northern newspapers who decry election methods in the south. Hanna is again ready for foul work, and it is time that the people of this whole country should show imperiaI- ists that their days are numbered, and these United States are to be ruled by the people. Elect MT. Bryan and a democrat ic congress, and the country will thrive honestly. s. B. BREWER,
 Anniston, Ala, April 2S, 1900 "a
The age-herald., 1900-04-29
COTTON MAUFACTURING

From the Boston Herald.
 The improvement in the cotton manu- facturing business which has characterized the last year or two has made itself felt In the south in an astonishing manner It is estimated that since the first of the year 1S99 the number of new cotton mills that have been built the southern states represents an increase in productive power of nearly 50 per cent No doubt the cot ton mills in the north have had profta- ble experience since the first of 1898, but it has not led to anything approaching this tremendous percentage of increase in pro- ductive power. We imagine that in some classes of manufacture, particularly the coarser counts, the profits in a southern mill for the last two years have been much greater than the profits of a similar mill located north of the Mason and Dixon s line; hence, if our northern mills have made good profits the southern mills must have made astonishingly great ones and it is this that has induced so many cap italists, both north and south, to vigorous ly engage in this business. The time when this competition is keenly felt is when business Is depressed. When prices are rising and the cotton manufacturer can find a ready sale for his product at al- most any price which in reason he sees fit to ask, even poorly located and ineffi- ciently conducted mill may be able to not only make both ends meet, but to return a profit to it's owners. But when the con- ditions are reversed and it is only by shrewd business management economy in administration and the possession of local advantages that profits are possible, then the less favorably situated mills must drop behind. This was the case few years ago, and the chances are that we shall not avoid a repetition of this experience.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29
PUT Nor THY FAITH IN SIGNS

From the Salt Lake Tribune.
 There is a sign in the county clerks of- flee that is full of truth and poetry to the lambkins that cavort toward the marriage license desk with love in their hearts and the price in his pocket. piece of sand paper on convenient card Is tackled to the wall, and on it are the words, Matches struck here" He sees it first as a usual thing, then he nudges her; they both blush, and he whispers Struck here, but made in heaven" Then she longs to say; Honey, where's oo' mouf,'' but the horried clerks and daylight intervene.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29
2,eJ69oea

being established by dates of their respec- tive commissions. The United States min ister at great court function had in most instances to take his place below the min isters of poor Peru, hapless Honduras, negro HayH, and on; and he'd go trail- ing in dressed like a hotel servant The ambassadors of the greatest country on
 Gods green earth," eteetera, etcetera, are
 even now required to dress like hotel serv-
 ants; but they show off their cheap clothes
 in the full glare of the white light that | beats about the throne. Instances are on record wherein our American diplomatic representatives have been mistaken for walters; and, by the rood. that is Just about what some of them are best fitted for "Goldurn it, sir; goldurn it!' cries Congressman Swilltrough, as he squlrts liquid tobacco in sacred places-"Our min'-
 ster when he goes to see the bigbugs wars tn same kynd O clothes weuns does" Alas, yes!
 Lloyd Griscom is high type of the cui- tured young American; but It may De doubted if he has learned the first lesson in diplomacy. He went abroad in 1895 as private secretary to Ambassador Bayard, and almost immediately came to be greatly liked by the British arlstocracy. His posi- ton with the ambassador gave nm lHe eu- tree. and his remarkably attractive person. ality his love of outdoor sports. and his ability to pay his way, combined to keep the clever handsome and daring young secretary in the lead. He was very fond of riding to the hounds, and used to go as far away as the South of Ireland to enjoy that sport He was also fond of shooting and fishing; and the country seats and pre- serves of the great were constantly open to him as one gladly. welcomed He had all the graces of a polished man of the world, and the women adored him. He was then about twenty three; and so now at thirty there rests upon him diplomatic responsibility that may involve the peace of the world There is no question as to his general capacity, but-Well, old men for counsel when the peace of the nation is at issue! MT. Griscom is the of MT. Clem- ent Griscom of Philadelphia, president of the American Line Steamship company, di- rector of the Pennsylvania railroad, direct or in a dozen great undertakings, largely interestedyin Standard Oil. and so on and so on in the millions of money.
 Judge John W. Inzer of St. Clair was in Birmingham yesterday
 State Solicitor R. c. Hunt of Jackscn spent yesterday in Birmingham.
 w. H. Blake were in town yesterday.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29
REFLECTi0Ns OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press
 No girl ever tilted a man that h didn't live to be glad of 1t.
 The devil invented heresy so that the churches would be so busy they would let him alone
 In this world the kicker always gets the things that the man who hates to kick doesn't deserve to get.
 When a woman ends by not marrying a man it Is always either because he has got too wise or else because she has got too foolish.
 Every man whoeis in love has times when he envies the ancient Britons. When an ancient Brton saw a woman he wanted he went out for her with club and brought her home slung over his shoulder.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

Richard Mansfields engagements are cancelled, and the critics are divided in opinion, some holding that his condition is due to his temper, while others are char itable enough to say that his temper is due to his condition
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

David Bennett Hill Is also in favor of the election of senators by direct popular vote. He thus shows signs of returning life and good politics.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

John W. Gates forgotten check should be photographed, and placed before every voter. When a stock gambler overlooks a check in his winnings of $1,2OOOOO, it is time to call a halt
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

From the Mobile Herald.
 The state convention is overwhelmingly in favor of a constitutional convention. When the legislature passes a bill provid- ing for voting on the question there will be no repeal We will have the right kind of a governor.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

To the entertainments that cost the most money and are the most artistic of the entire season. only S3 cents is asked for the best reserved seat in the house.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

iotai ...... l. 429, ,6S2, 199
 It will be seen that the Christians far outnumber the believers in any other sys- tenn of religion, and are in numbers one third of all. In weight they exceed all the rest. They control all the rest.
 The Christian church itself is made m as follows: Catholic, 2SO S66, ,533: Protestant, 14S,2S7 625; Greek, 9S,016,oOO It Is perbaps well that the Christian faith has many branches, for such divisions will serve to stimulate its propaganda throughout the world. The new century will at least give to Christianity one-half of the worlds population, much to the worlds gain. and another century will practically complete the wonderful conquests of the lowly Nazarene.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

A Porto Eican is on his>way to visit Edward Everett Hale who may be able to offer him some consolation.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

Grass is now growing altogether too fast to please the man who trims his own lawn as before-breakfast appetizer.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

The best seats at the May festival en- tertainments can be secured by giving the subject early attention. First come first served
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

MT. Quay rises to remark that he is still in politics. So MT. Ingalls, once thought, and so no doubt our own Governor John ston thinks.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

Mark Hanna said to the Ohio convention, ''We have fulfilled every pledge" but he failed to file a list of them.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

Beveridge and Bailey will be the colts of the senate, and Senator Pettus will have his hands full in keeping them inside sen- atorial harness
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

Paris is its own Midway, but the expo- sition will have one also because Chicago and Birmingham had set the pace.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

The initiative and referendum are now considered out of date unless the impera- tive mandate goes with them.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

The Sultan does not see why America should not accept promise to pay, and let it go at that.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

''Me and Mac" are just about the whole thing in MT. Hanna's estimation.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

Benjamin Harrison is so good a lawyer that even q presidential term cannot shelve him.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

The Duke of Argyll, just dead, was chiefly distinguished as the man who shaved himself.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

If the Sultan can borrow the money he will pay the American missionaries what he owes them.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

Public sentiment demands the collection of the debt that the Sultan owes.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

Admiral Dewey still considers himself a presidential possibility. He and Mrs. Dewey are enjoying the noverly of the sit uation
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

The ice man is now trying to beat the coal man in the short weights contest.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

A vote of 8 to s2 is pretty close. but 1t will be as historic as 1t is close.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29
ND REPEAL THIS TIME

'Bobs" will now drink water again. He holds the waterworks.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

Mir. Quay does not like plums that grow too high up.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29
Numbers in ReIjuion.


 The Christian nations of the world now control it, and will continue to control it, carrying their civilization with their flag, and in the long run their religion also These nations also maintain an army of missionaries in every quarter of the globe. They maintain all the missionaries that the world holds, for the cases that Brahmism and Hndooism now and then send out are sporadic and individual, and soon disappear, leaving trace behind. No one need doubt therefore what the out come century or two hence will be. It is plain even now. All the world, for it's great good, its elevation socially, morally and intellectually for humanity's sake will be Christianized Nothing in the fu- ture is plainer, and yet the men who af- feet to decry the Christian religion are prone to say that Christianity at the end of two thousand years is in a minority. So it is if quantity be alone considered Quality all know, enters into the case.
 But the quantities are not so one-sided as the non-believers would have us be- lieve. table recently prepared by M Fournier de Flaix presents the best avail abIa 6ot1rac.
The age-herald., 1900-04-29

In the ballroom we are given poetry art, culture, beauty; and these are vastly more attractive than most other things given us to enjoy. The beautiful woman in what the world calls evening dress is the heir of the ages come into rich heritage. From the dainty slipper that peeps from beneath dainty petticoat to the siken hair that crowns the proudly poised head, the perfectly moulded arms, neck shoulders, what not-a thing so fair that like the air she seems less of earth than of heaven she Is the wondrous incarnation of the most beautiful of all beautiful things known of the world She is good to look upon and to love, and she inspires the inn pulse to fall at her feet and cry all manner of things madmen cry: for the lover is the madman always. She makes for gladness, she is the spirit of joy, and she arouses dreams that one may not whisper.
 The world is filled with a great store of things to make good and glad my be- loved So let us laugh away care and anx- iety and all self-righteousness; and through the windows of souls look upon the glorious garden of gladness.
 Let us fold away our fears
 And put by our foolish tears,
 And through all the coming years
 Just be glad! E3
 THE MURMURER.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-22

1t is safe to say. from wide scquaint.
are not sometimes, but alwsys, imposed
upon, they are laid upon the Procrus-
team bed Of sought to be" and anstomi-
cal considerations vanish before the Joy
most people feel in the cheerful task Of
stretching out or looping of oae or
other Of the privileges which the ma
jority Of the other women in the parish
possess to an unlimited degree.-A Min
istsr's Wife. in the September Lsdiss'
Home Journal.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-22
THEATRICAL.
THE OLIVER.

Matthews and Bulger and their All
Star Cast direct from their long en-
gagement in San Francisco. will present
at the Oliver Theatre, matinee at $50,
and tonight, their new musical comedy,
THE Night Of the Fourth" The chief
interest In this engagement is the re.
markably strong company which has
been gathered together for this pro-
duction. The cast may be sptly de-
scribed az one composed entirely OF
stars. as there is scarcely q person in it
Who has not achieved much more than
ordinary success in opera. farce. comedy
and vaudeville. A mere mention OF the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-22
THE FUNXE.

Tuesday and Wednesday, the Funke
Opera House will be lighted up tor .
show that will make the gallery gods"
heart thump happily to aay nothing Of
the better groomed and older head who
effects the lower floor Of the thastre.
That much tailed Of show. Rail Road
Jack" which has been going at lively
pace in tie eastarn cities for several
e.ssons will have its first presentation
here September the 18th. and 18th.
The company includes Miss Madelen
Caufman. Matte Hillikar, Bessie Prim-
rose, John B. Max, james DeNoyer.
Ralph Arthur, w. 8. Lackayer. ]. M.
Gray, Gus Rspier. and r. G. Csufmau.
the great rag. time trio. the Msntatten
comedy four and the empire quartstte
will be on hand to help along a jolly
bill arranged by r. G. Caufman for
laughing purposes to please the faithful.
In the front rows the music is Of the
jinkling kind, the dances rattle and the
Jokes can be stamped 1900.
Prices Is to so cents.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-22

The next home visitors excursion to
Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin. Minnesota and
Missouri via the Burlington 10 Septem.
Der Is. Round trip only 500 more
than the one way rate. Get information
Ut Burlington ticket Offices.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-22

players impresses upon one the quality
OF the organization. The company in
cludes besides those clever comedians.
the favorite comedian Walter Jones.
who lie under special engagement, Mary
Marble, Norma WhslIey. Helen Merrill,
Philip H. Ryley, Bessie Tannehill. Tony
Hart, Ethel Kirwan, Adlyn Estee,
and Marion Cunning. The Night Of
the Fourth" ballet, Wisemsns male
serenadres, late of Julia Arthur's COM
pspy. together with large and efficient
chorus.
Matinee prices Is, 50 and IS cents.
Evening prices 500. IS, SO and Is
cents. Seats Dew on sale,