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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30
MPERIALISM-wHAT IS TT

Imperialism may serve as a cam
psisn scarecrow, but before the harvest
~ votes Is garnered next November
sne peopie Will recognize that it is but
a thing Of straw.
imperialism pr~esupposes an emnira
ana the magnificent domaip over
which our banner flies is imperial In
It's beauty, in its products and in IT'S
tas ouch a wealth of hill, noun
oaih' pam and prairie, such an abund-
ahce OF crystal lakes and such a net.
"ork OF commerce-bearing rivers were
never before bestowed upon any peo.
PIE. Every state is an empire: every
county Is a pr~incipality, for which, as
true Americans, we are proud, and for
"hlch, as Christians, recognizing God
as the God Of nations, we should he
deeply grateful.
imperialism, If it means anything
the Democracy would have the peop'e
peIleVe, implies an emperor, a dynas v
a throne, a crown and a scepter. This
feature of Imperialism, by no stretch
or partisan Misrepresentation, can ever
De charged against our candidate for
the presidency. He was the choice of
the people; he was honestly elected in
a constitutional manner and has been
so loath to oppose the will Of the peo-
pie, as expressed by legislation enacted
by congress, that in the four years of
his administration he has vetoed but
four bills. He will serve his two term
as many other good presidents, both
Democratic and Republican, have done
and Will then give way TO his success
sor' chosen as he was chosen. by the
free votes OF a sovereign people.
The partisan accusation Of imperial
ism, when translated into plain every
day English. in the light Of the history
made during the brilliant administra-
tion Of President Mckinley. is simrlv
this: The Republicans declare that l.
is their policy not to blindly abando-
the islands transferred from Spanish
to American sovereignty by the treat
o. Paris. The Democracy, so far as l.
h 5 a policy, would have the master
nation builder Of the world abandon tt
plain duty, furl our trlumphart faF
and hunt an easy future rather than =
working future. Puerto Riro. rncog
niZing the fact that she cannot stana
alone, does not wish to become an in
dependent power, and the ONLY thin
possible Is for the United States to
continue its sovereignty. which is Re
publican, or to invite Spain to re-cnt"r
the western hemisphere and commenc"
anew her policy Of misrule, of robbery
and extortion from which we have de-
livered Cuba.
The same is as true OF the Philip
pines a. of Puerto Rico. VIII the Dem
ocrats dare to fix a date for the evar-
uation of either? They are under the
flag cf the republic and there they viii
remain.
The people will learn that Imperial
ism, as employed by the Democrats
means that they would have the coun
try shirk its duty, turn it's back on
destiny, count all bloodshed as lost
furl the flag and withdraw its protec
ton from people who need it today
more than eve before in all their his
tory.
The charge Of imperialism, when
properly translated, mean duty. And
the party of Lincoln, Of Grant. Of Har-
rison, and of Mckinley, is willing TO
be charged with doing its duty no mat
ter how hard that duty may be.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30
FAITH IN 1,hr NJ

This talk Of tho Germans deserving
the gold standard and supporting Bry-
an with his free silver heresies, simply
on account Of the alleged imperialistic
policy of the administration, is all
bosh. The German people stood like a
rock, they were a vcritable stone wall
four years ago, and they absolutely re-
fused to let anyone tamper with the
stability Of our system Of government
by debasing our currency. The Ger
mans are free to criticise, which Is
their right, but they are above all
things, patriotic; they are good BUSH
ness men, and as such they know full
well the disastrous results which
would follow Bryan's election, desp te
the statements emanating from Demo
cratic sources that a Republican sem
ate could defeat free silver by blocking
legislation OF such a character.
@ The hue and cry raised about mill
tarism will fail fat long before the
campaign is well under way. When
comparisons are made between the
army of the United States and that of
other countries, and the percentage or
the population involved is plainly cited
the claims of our Democratic brethren
will be nullifled by force Of their own
argument. The president has said that
this country will never strike g blow
for the acquisition of territory, but will
defend the American citizen, and
his rights in any part OF the
world. When the people discov-
er that fewer than 1 per cent OF the
population Of this nation Is represent
ed in the army. the militsrism scare
will prove a bugaboo and react against
the Democracy.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

allowing article from the South
ID. sonrv, a Populist paper pub
At Dallas, Texas, was printed
bn March 20, but 1t has a direct bear
% na the fusion situation as 1t now
fg W pntler has been laid out as
niss.; states senator and Towne has
lpleu sown the curtain on the Sioux
nls sorce by withdrawing from the
~, The article is as follows:
reA' correspondent sends the Mercury
..ved opy of the New York World
tnair ning what purports to be an
rOlA Law with Marian Butler on his
rsl. rom the meeting OF the ma
rluln oommjttee at Lincoln. 1t out
w. what is undoubtedly the plans OF
I ,usionist leaders, and should serve
, warning to genuine Popullsts 10
notbing whatsoever to do with
sioux Falls sideshow,
rs~ m.shington, Feb. 25.-If there had
van two tails to the fusion kite
y 1896 I believe the 11slon Iorcss
Ia AVE been successful. said CHAIR
sOu BUTLER of the Populist national
psl ,,,oa IN a World correspondent
iuSt Nv this Senator Butler meant
ether Sewall or Watson was a
a s@bsrs will not be- two ills this
The nominees Of the Democrats
ai ,-ssident and vice president will
az nominees of the entire fusion
m he populist, the Free Silver
s.oublicans and the Democrats. Here
tbe plan Of harmony:
sTSe populists and Silver Republi-
viii nominate Bryan for pres
az Then, to satisfy the mtddle-of-
~ ,ood faction, a dummy" candidate
', vice president will be put up: A
,,t,nrt understanding will be had be-
Inland with the dummy. He is to
wthdrawn after the Democrats
Eva had their convention. in favor OF
~ democratic nominee. To avoid any
rIsnnderstanding. the managers or
~ ponulist convention will arrange
,otify their nominees for president
E,i vice president after the Democrats
b,vo nominated their ticket.
~ Is asserted there will be a gen
val understanding between the Popu-
N managers and the leaders OF the
b,van forces as to the platform"
Vol there are so-called "mid-road
b~onulsts' in Texas who would commit
Fsrss Populists to this program. But
Ne game will not work.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30
WHERE THE CHARGES COME
FROM.

~ beacon Light, a Populist paper
[%Isned at Yankton, makes the fol-
~ pointed remark regarding the
kpuiSt superintendent of the Insane
yum at Yankton:
Mnen Governor Lee saw DR..
k~Ss ceastly drunk the evening fol-
Fssins the convention, If he had is
s. an Official call demanding
sss removal in the interests of
h, IN officials and the protec-
20 the unfortunate inmates it
49, ave meant four thousand
@s 70 him for Congress that no
can get in South Dakota who
Shes a whitewash brush"
same paper in it's issue of Au-
I" continues its attack as fol-
sesire a written or sworn state
Eoss from every man or woman
M nas mistreated at the asylum,
oo,ss cn positive evidence as each
Tsa Oh his corruption. If he has
I'M 70 ouy or bride you, l want
s swear to it II necessary. Let
Ian noie world know the class of
rs lew thimble-rig politicians
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30
BRYANIsM A NERVOUS DISEASE.

BRYANISM A NERVOUS DISEASE.
Is Organism a political faith, or Is it
a disorder like nervous prostration, for
which time and a proper exercise of
the will are the only certain cure? We
should like to believe that it is the
former, because IL 1t were a political
faith it would involve sincerity OF pur-
pose, a decent regard for the facts of
history, a lofty concern for the welfare
and honor of the country, and a loyal
adherence to some principle Of govern
ment concerning which sane men may
reasonably differ. Stripped OF it's
e:eentricities, if ii were truly a matter
OF conviction with its followers, there
would still be something left in it's es-
sential qualities concerning which
even its opponents would have to ad-
nit the value. There would be some
thing in it's creed TO save 1t from utter
and everlasting condemnation by the
earnest mind seeking honestly for a
solution of existing political problems.
How does Organism stand such a test
as this? Stripped of its vagaries, what
is the residuum that men of a normal
condition OF mind ear possibly claim
to represent any sterling principle,
which should become a potential fac
tor in the administration of the affairs
of the United States? 1t would require
a genius greater than that Of Sherlock
Holmes to find it. The eye that could
detect the needle in the hay stack
would be powerless to ferret out this
saving quality, and for the simple rea-
son that it does not exist.-Harper's
Weekly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30
EXPORTS OF FARM PRODUCTS.
Exports OF Domestic Products have

The articles whose values are includ-
ed in the above table are cattle, hogs,
provisions, .breadstuffs, cotton and
mineral oils. Nearly all are farm pro-
ducts, and farmers will notice that the
exports were less during the last DEM
ocratic administration, than during the
preceding and following Republican
administrations. Why &c back TO De-
mocracy?
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

Democratic Manager: II am glad
YOU have arranged a deal with the Pop
uli.ts in your locality. What terms
did you make with them?"
subordinate Committeeman-"Well,
we gave them the platform and the
candidates, and they let us call 1T the
Democratic ticket"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

The announcement is made from
Washington that Gov. Roosevelt will
make a few speeches In South Dakota
this fall. The people OF the state will
thus be given a chance to see and hear
this "tin soldier" who was lighting for
his country while Mr. Pettigrew was
plotting against It.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

The chief cause for criticism against
the temporary settlement of the Cana
dian dispute is that our secretary Of
state, in ~effecting a compromise, did
not force Canada to make all the con-
cessions.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

II Is not Mr.. Bryan's intention to
talk very much this year about the sur
fering OF our own people. He Will go
out among the Islands of the sea IN
search of grief worthy Of his old and
saddest speeches.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30
The BRYAN train is of again

with throttle open wide,
And silver whistle shrieking loud
To all who wish to ride;
But tho she's on the siade
Her engineer will find
She'll hardly make h rime
with two tenders on behind;
White Lake Wave.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

III Hung Chang probably never knew
before that in the desk OF American
diplomacy there are on emergency at
least Eve aces
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

The following farm products were
In price on July /, 1900, than on
the same date In 1899:
wheat, corn. barley, hogs, horses,
milk. tobacco, beef, pork. bacon. hams,
lard butter. lemons, cheese, beans.
meas. wool, fax, hay, raisins.
Mckinley prosperity stays with the
farmer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

BRYAN Is keeping very still now, but
a little later he viii be as aika.l'e a.
q prize fighter with a broken arm.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

Was 1t ~"militarism" when Mckinley
mustered out the army OF the unem-
.ployed?
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

The nay bout the army,
rhon,nsa navy, an all that;
VIII WIN, that the voters
b uar .srgit where they are at.
AN yaramount issues
thu march EN- all about;
siiVer plank IL fix ye.
.Js III,
don't
pei watch
out.
Buffalo News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

sisuraIIp is conducting itself in
ben s,r erk where there is a pretty
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30

Edward
b place,
|hlenl Of
he idea
10 in Q
WOrk VI
e incep-
r claims
finishing
|sionS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-08-30
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The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Eat t Lake

The Tolsons opened their second week at East Lake last night to a crowded house, and gave a splendid production of good piece quite the best show of the season. .'"The Country Gir1' should and will prove a drawing card for this pleasant resort during it's run. Miss Lorena Tolson in the leading role had an opportunity to show her ability and proved herself the master of this very clever part, winning the smiles and tears of the ladies and the admiration of the gentlemen. MT. Charles Tolson and Graham Earle scored heavily, and the sup port was all that could be desired. Keiffer and Diamond, the favorite sketch team, added new laurels to the already good im- pression. This attraction is the strongest all around yet offered by Manager Davis and will prove a crowd drawer.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Conference in New York

New York, June 25.-Arrangements have been concluded for a conference on Thurs day next in this city between representa- tives of the American Tin Plate Company and a delegation representing the Amal- gamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. This association regulates the scale of wages paid to about all the employees of the iron, steel, bar and pud- ding mills throughout the country. The relations between the Tin Plate Company and the men in it's employ are said to be altogether harmonious, but Thursdays conference is expected to add to this feel ing in a way not yet made. clear.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
PENDING AN INVESTIGATION
By a Committee of Citizens Decided Upon in Mass Meeting-- --Much
 Interest Manifested.

PNHE proposed thirty gas for Birmingham
 into a snag yesterday and action has been deferred.
 The Board of Trade met in the early afternoon and resolved against the proposed contract.
 Later in the afternoon a meeting held in the Commercial Club resolutions adopted expressing the of the meeting favorable proposed tract at this time, calling upon the Board of Aldermen defer acton and providing for the appointment of committee of citizens investigate gas ton and recommend proper solution to citizens meeting be called ater
 Capt Frank S. White lead the opposition the proposed thirty year and result of his leadership citizens have the matter practically in their hands solve
 The Board Aldermen last evening difference to the wishes of the citizens meeting postponed action awaiting expression the part of the citizens of Birmingham.
 In the meantime full investigation of pnces conditions other cities will be made and as developed will be fully forth in the Age Herald for the information of the public
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Efforts to Sell German Bonds

New York, June 25.-Efforts to sell in this city government and municipal bonds of Germany attracted attention in finan- cial circles today, The offers included $25O,OoO 3 per cent. imperial German loan of 1905 at SSA and interest; like amount of Grand Duchy of Hesse, Germany 3h per cent. loans of 1899, due 1909 at 94 and in- terest; s125,0Oo city of Mannheim, Germany. per cent. loan of 1S99 due 1904 at 10OA and interest, and $500 city of Zurich, Switzer- land, 4 per cent loan of 1890, due 1920, at 96% and interest.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
WORK SUSPENDED
 ON CITY STOCKADE Committee Reported Selection of
 a New Site. NINTH WARD MADE A KICK An Offer Was Made of a Lot in the Fifth Ward in Exchange for the Ninth
 Ward Lot, and Accept
 ance Recommended
NINTH WARD MADE A KICK

Next to the gas contract the city stock ade Is the most agitated question at pres ent engaging the attention of the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham. Mayor Drennen has been working hard and faith fully for stockade for several months, ed by the Council vote by which author ity was given for building one. The next question in connection with 1t was the To- cation, and a committee was appointed to make a selection.
 This committee, of which Alderman Williams is chairman, investigated the different locations offered and finally. re- commended that the stockade be built in the Ninth ward, near Avenue F and Sev enth or Eighth street. This report brought out strong protest from the Aldermen from the Ninth ward, and in this they were joined by the Aldermen from the First ward which parallels the Ninth. The report of the committee, however, was adopted and the building of the stock ade was begun Then came protest from the citizens and property holders, and the special committee met yesterday afternoon to hear their arguments against the loca- tion of the stockade on the proposed site. At this meeting appeared Vice President J. K. Mcdonald of the Birmingham Realty Company who offered to sell or exchange lot in the Fifth ward for the one in the Ninth. The committee recommended to the Courcil last night the acceptance of this offer.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Cuban Saloons Closed

Havana, June 25.-The Mayor of Que mados recently complained to General Wood of the closing of certain saloons there by General Lee, who had acted in the in terest of sanitation, following the prece- dent created last year by General Wood at Santiago.
 In his reply to the complaint, General Wood said that the only places closed were those whose proprietors had specially ca- tered to the United States troops, and that he fully endorsed General Lees course
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
LAKEVIEW
Summer Theatrical Season Formally
 Opened Last Night

The opening of Lakeview was all that had been announced and anticipated a decided success. The programme was of consider able length, and not turn failed to make a positive hit. The audience was composed of the fashionable set, and this attraction in the week of its engagement will un- doubtedly become fad. Nello, the juggler, Margueret Kingore, the beautiful balladist, MT. John T. Chick, the society sketch ar tist; and Raymond and Lee, the robber sketch team, were worthy of special men, tiOn,
The age-herald., 1900-06-26

mn DmB A fmc Largest and oldest FVH 1tA4 D house in the south. Twenty years in business. Crayon Water Color. Pastel, Sepia-au kinds-from S100 up. Jobbers in frames, always in stock. Solar Prints and Art Material at a low price. Agents should write at once for big inducements. Enclose stamp for reply. Residence, Store and Studio, Parker Sta tion, Woodlawn. HELM PORTRAIT CO. P. O. Box 39, Birmingham. Ala. 2-17-6m
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
IEssAMINE INSTITUTE FOR GIRLS.

Situated in the heart of the Blue Grass region; academic special, art and music courses Many members of the faculty with European training. Protestant non- sectarian Miss Kathryn Staley will talk with applicants at 1920 Fifth avenue dur ing the week, from to Il a. m. daily.
 G-24 St
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Catholic Picuic Tomorrow

There will be delightful picnic and bar becue tomorrow afternoon at Hawkins Springs, near Bessemer, under the auspices of the Ladies' Sanctuary Society of St. Aloysius Church. Bessemer. There will be in attendance a large crowd from Birming- ham, many tickets having already been sold here.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26

Manager Ben Cohen of the Western Union Telegraph office at EutaW spent yesterday in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26

Professor W. H. Cornell, president of the State Normal College for Negroes, was ln the city yesterday.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26

Colonel John J. Altman is still confined to his residence by a severe attack or rheumatism.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
M. J. MALKER,

Court Stenographer, 4O6-4O7 Jefferson County Bank Building. Phones-Office 52 residence 636. Solicits all classes of Stenographic work. 3-22-eod-u
The age-herald., 1900-06-26

Colonel A M. Shook and MT. Paschal Shook have returned from Nashville where they spent a few days at the family home.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26

Dr. U. G. Mason, the well known colored physician, left yesterday for New York, and will sail in a few days for Europe where he will spend three months taking special course in medicine.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26

W A Young of Vernon and John A Preston of Philadelphia are at the flor- ence.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
The Council M cling

The City Council met in adjourned ses- sion last night to consider the Birmingham Gas Company's new contract, and such other business as might come before it. Mayor Drennen called the board to order at S:3O o'clock with the following mem- bers present: Mayor Drennen, Aldermen Lynagh Rainbow, Camp, Mcknight, Kerr, Moore, McNally Altman, Heidt, Thach, Gray, Jones, Harrington and Daily.
 The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was for the consideration of the report of the light and judiciary commit tees on the proposed new contract with the Birmingham Gas Company.
 Alderman Jones moved that no other bus mess be considered at the meeting, but yielded to Aldermen Kerr and Williams, who stated that they had some matters to report that required immediate atten- tion.
 Alderman Kerr offered resolution, au- thorzing the adjustment of the title to some property owned by Mir Hamby, which was adopted.
 Alderman Williams, chairman of the special committee stockade, submitted the following report:
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
EDUCATIONAL. UNIVERSITY OF HLhBHMH,

University P. O., Tuscaloosa County, Ala. Fine Equipment-Able Faculty Flexible Courses-Healthful Locality-Beau-
 tiful Site.
 Expenses very low. Fall Term Opens September 19, 1900. Send for catalogue.
 JAS. K. POWERS, President. 6-26-tf
The age-herald., 1900-06-26

Charles E. Thomas has gone to Clanton to see his mother, who is critically i'll.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
PERSONAL.

Mrs. L. c. Camp has returned from Lex ington, Ky.