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The age-herald., 1900-02-08
AIabama's Representation Hereafter

There are some who think the population of the country will be under the new cen sus 7S,00O OOO In 1890 it stood at 62,622, ,25o and the ratio of representation in the lower house of congress was raised from 1o1,911 to 1739l0 For sa(fety's sake let 1t be assumed that the population win be found to be 75,OOO,0OO This will raise tine ratio of rep reseutation to 21o,OSs inhabitants.
 In 1890 Alabama contained 1513,O17 inIhab- Stants, and under the prospective ratio she win need 1, TAP inhabitants, and she will just about be equal to the task. The popu- laJtaon of the state in 1870 was 996992; in 1880 it was 1262,595, and in 1890 1t had risen to 1.51S,O17 Each decade has added about 100000 to the states population, and that rate of increase will doubtless be shown under the new census. If so the state will retain a representation consisting of mine members, and district lines may not have ito be changed.
 Congress has at times avoided reduction lin state delegations by increasing the size of the house; but all are agreed that the house, which consists of 357 members, is now too large for the easy dispatch of business. It is not probable that the house wGll be increased even a single member.
 Even if it ls-not, there is every reason to believe that the population of the state will exceed 1,SOO 900. The mineral district is un- usuaily prosperous, and the pine belt is also boomingly active. The agricultural sections are holding their natural increase. New railroads have been built. The state as whole is doing we'll, and will be able to stand a 21O,OOo ratio better perhaps than any other cotton state west of Texas.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
THE CAUSE OF THE GRIP
ondon Truth

From the London Truth.
 Of all the many theories about the origin and spread of influenza, the latest is sure ly the most weird. Some eighteen or twen- ty years ago occurred the loudest noise ever heard on the earth in historic times. It was the effect of violent volcanic dis turbance in the Pacific, which converted the Dutch island of Krakatoa into fine dust floating in the higher atmosphere, and it is said that every Dutchman swelled with pride at the thought that his country was responsible for so distinguished a phenome- non. The fine sunsets produced several years afterwards by the absorbent proper ties of the dust were matters of common observation. But the dust, if we are to be- lieve the new influenza theory, has far more to answer for. In common with oth- CT kindred varieties it affects the breathing surfaces of sensitive people and irritates the eyes, throat, mouth and bronchial tubes in much the same way, I take 1t, as the dust of various vegetable compounds produces sneezing, asthma, and other in- convenient effects In that case no wonder we find 1t difficult to protect ourselves from the ravages of the disease. Appar- entity we shall have to have the atmos- phere properly cleansed and disinfected. Failing that, perhaps some genius may be respirator. MT. Long will no doubt be ready to make the wearing of it compulso- ny, and we may yet see the unmuzzled por- tion of the public chevied about the streets by muzzled constables. Gt
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
OFFICERS CONFER
General Wood and Other 'Dignitaries
 Discuss the Municipal Budget

Havana, February "A meeting was held last night between Governor General Wood, General Ludlow, the military gov ernor of Havana, and Civil Governor Nunez with reference to the matter of the munich pal budget which, under General Woods order with reference to civil affairs Nunez claimed he had a right to inspect
 General Ludlow's powers, as given by the president, invest him with rights over the municipal finances of the city, and con- sequently General Wood sustained Generai Ludlow Governor Nunez told the eorre- spondent of the Associated Press that he had requested Secretary of State Tamayo to announce whether he had any rights as civil governor or whether he was to be a dummy while General Ludlow was in re- ality civil governor.
 General Ludlow says he has no desire to interfere in any manner with the rights of Governor Nunez, but he has duties to perform which he must necessarily carry into effect. Governor Nunez says that per- sonally he can save a much larger income by practicing his profession than he can by holding office. Before taking any ac- tion he will await the reply of Secretary of State Tamayo.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
Geneva Politics

Geneva, February eciaD-Po.itics will bubble and boil until August l, as a call for primaries has already been ordered by the Pierce Black faction, and Hon. E. F. Elsbury has announced as a candidate for the legislature, subject to action of the Pierce-Black faction. It wTn be proper to say here that this faction Is strong ad- vocate for Governor Johnston, while the ether faction is anti-J Johnston to the core.
 In justice to MT. Elberry it should be stated that he now says he is not person ally for any man for the United States senate, but wants the good people to in struct him how to vote.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
Exports and Imports in 1899.

In the calender year 1899 American ex- ports nearly equalled those of Great Brit ain The difference against us was only ss44s5. So near an approach to equality was, however, excelled in 1898 when our exports exceeded those of Great Britain al- most one hundred million dollars. Our ex- ports were heavier in 1899 than they were in 1898. but prices were lower, especially for breadstuffs. This change has been brought about in the course of twenty years, for in 1875 Great Britain's exports were nearly double those of the United States. From 1875 to 1900 Great Britain's trade was in- creased nineteen per cent, while the trade of the United States was increased one hundred and fifty per cent.
 The exports of the two countries in the two years, 1875 and 1899, also show wide divergeneies. While the~ imports of the United States were increased about three hundred millions of dollars, those of Great Britain were carried up over billion of dollars. In 1899 American importations were s7s9, ,SS4, ,62O and British importations 
 were $2S6O, ,62O.0oO. The United States is, in other words, a creditor nation, while Great Britain is debtor nation. although not to the extent that the figures indicate, be- cause she owns the greater part of the worlds ships, and these gather in immense tolls.
 No fact in international trade is. how ever, more interesting than the growth of our expectations of manufactured articles. This country sent out goods of this sort last year to the value of $SS0, 100000; and as this trade is steadily increasing, It is believed the exportations this year will ex- ceed $40O. .OOO,O 900. Such exports averaged last year over s1,OOO,OOO day. Each year is a new record in exports of manufactured goods; but when Senator Morgan succeeds in building the Nicaragua canal all figures of the present time will look small.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
CLARK INVESTIGATION
Only One Witness Appeared Before the
 Committee

Washington, February 7.-Walter M. Bicl1ford was practically the only witness before the senate committee on elections today in the Clark investigation. He was one of Senator Clark's special friends in the last Montana senatorial campaign.
 MT. Bickford contradicted much of the testimony of Speaker Stiff, Senator Myers, Representative Sullivan, Dr. Ector, MT. Cowen and others. He, however, admitted rendering to Dr. Ector $7,0OO with which to lift the indebtedness of Representative Woods, saying that he had not intended Mir Woods should know of hfs doing this, and that his only purpose was to control the debt so that the Daily people could not get hold of it and thus force Woods into voting contrary to his inclination. He re- ceived lthe money from Senator Clarkson, and when it was not accepted for Mir Woods by pr. Ector he had returned it to MT. Clark.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
A Bard in the senate from California!
THE MIGHrY ALLEN.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
 Senator William Vocation Allen crates that If the political party to which be- long were in power it would not be forty eight hours until the news would be flashed across the ocean that the hand of the butcher must be stayed in South Africa" There is no telling what the populist party would do if it were in power, and it is not a particularly pressing question, for Europe will not have to take its orders from the populist party so long as its leaders and spokesmen are such men as Allen.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
Cost of the War With Spain.

The admtnlstnration has at length conn., piled the war bill to date as follows: On account of the war depart
 ment ......... ....................SZ SZoo, ,0OO,OVU On account of the navy depart
 ment ......................... o9,UoV,VV Paid to Spain for Philippines. 2O.oO0,O0O Interest on war loan to date..... 9,O0O000 Increased expenses in depant-
 mental service in Washington. 100000
 Total war expenditures. .......... $S55, ,0O0, 900
 On account of the rebellion in the Phillip pines, which is by no means ended, it is safe to say that this amount wdll be swelled to $4O0 OOO, ,O00 and may go to round half bglion. The former sum is, however, the better estimate.
 The assets of the war were very consdd- erable. Germany would probably pay $400, GOO 900 for the islands that came into Ameri- can possession through the outcome of the war, and England certainly would if she did not have the South African war on her hands. Even debt-burdened France would consider the lot a bargain.
 But if the country mad been told at the outset that the cost of the war would be $4OO 100000 there would have been heSita- dion where none appeared. And then the query arises-if war with decadent ma tion that helloed "quIt' alt the first blow costs $4OOO, 900, 900, what would war with a real backbone power cost? The truth is, wars are becoming hlgh-prdeed. They are luxurious now days, and any nation that indulges in the real article will come out crippled unless it can make the defeated nation foot its bill. In the Spanish case the United States mad to take its indemnity dn islands-a thousand more or less.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
Senatorial Elections Again.

The esteemed Washington Post objectsNto senatorial elections by direct vote of the people, because senators represent not the people of 0 state. but the state Itself. What rot! Would man selected by the people be less representative of state than man selected by cldques of dickering poll tdcians?
 The entire position of the Post springs from befogged gray matter. The proposed
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
Lieutenant Hassauerk's Body Arrives

Cincinnati, February 7.-The body or First Lieutenant Frank Hassauerk, of the Sexen-
 teenth United States infantry, the brilliant young officer who lost his life in the Phil ippines, arrived here today. .ft
 When appointed about year ago heE was solicitor and vice-president of the Cincin- nati Volksblatt. He was the only son of Fred Hassauerk, minister to Peru under Lincoln, and the distinguished editor of the Volksblatt and a nephew of Colonel Leopold Markbredt. president of the Volks- blatt. .at
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
SKATERS OPINION
The Task ofSubduing the Boers Hard One

Indianapolis, Ind, February 7-General w. R. S,hafter, while in this city with the Lawton funeral party, was asked for his opinion concerning the Transvaal war. The general said:
 Our British cousins were of the opinion only few months ago that our land op- erations in the Spanish American war were going on very slowly. How is it to- day wi5h their operations against the Boers? We soon finished our work in Cuba where we were opposed by one of the great powers of the earth. The Boers are not power at all, and yet the work of subduing them seems not likely to. be accomplished very speedily.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
A Wedding

Florence. February 7.-(Special.) )-Invita- tions have been issued by Mir. and Mrs. T. E. Barry to the marriage of their daugh- ter Alma B., to George w. Young, the in- teresting event to occur at the home of the brides parents on West Tombigbee street, this city, on the evening of the 2Oth. The bride is very charming young woman, and the groom prominent and energetic young business nan.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
REFLECTIONS OF A B.ACHELO H
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press. t'
 Married life is always duel between love and affection.
 Every man is a hero to somebody, and every man is somebody to a hero.
 When a woman refuses a man she's most always insinuates that he knows she is so weak that he ought not to urge her.
 It is just as easy to pall in love with a rich girl as it is wiah poor one, and it's lot easier to falll out of love with a poor girl than it is with rich one.
 The reason why women fight so at bar gain sales isn't because they want bar gain themselves, but because they are afraid some other woman will get it i'm stead.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
Government Troops Victorious

Caracas, February 1.-The government troops yesterday again occupied San Fer nandno de Apurea. seventy miles south of Colaboso, which had recently been taken hY the revolutianists.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

house proposition will be pbseo-- =a tl committee. Sena tors who thinlS more of the bogus "prerogatives'' of the senate than they do of fair play to the people are ashamed to let their position on the sub- ject become known. The W. A. Clarks and Steve Elklns of that body want no elections of Senators by direct vote. It does not suit their plan of campaigning, and this is the reason why the house prop osftion will continue to be pigeon-holed in the senate, and this lis also the reason why the people of each state should adept the South Carolina plan wr.tch repeals the cons bitutional provision as the equally un- democratic electoral-college scheme was re- @ealed.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08
Funeral Train Leaves for Washington

Indianapolis, February 1.-The Lawton funeral train left this morning for Wash ington. Mrs. Lawton her son Monlay, and her three little daughters. accompanied by Mrs. Lawton's sister and by Mrs Arm strong. widow of pr. Armstrong, who died in the Philippines, were on the train.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

amendment would permtt a state to select a senator in any manner deemed best probably by direct vote. If the state con s.sts of a handful of politicians a. each court house. and of another larger and much worse handful at the state house, eaen the Posts contention Is correct; but if a state consists of all it's sovereigns then tt is radically and basfca1ly in error
 The senators who say that the people they represent-the people that in theory made them their servants-are not compe- tent to act when a senator is to be se- zaaeH tl#7 q least credit for a Ver ~ HH5 iua5 a1d
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Perjury and bribery are hopelessly inter- mixed in the Clark case, but the testimony is unimportant, as the millionaire's club has determined to seat Clark anyway.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

American manufactured exports isNa crop that the weevil or droughts cannot destroy.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Lord Salisbury, whom Bismarck described as Hath painted to look like iron." has just passed his 10th birthday.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

The protection robbers are now assaillng the reciprocity treaties. The word ''hog" is mild when applied to them.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Editor sheldon will soon have the prob lem of putting all advertisements next 10 pure reading matter on his hands
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Out in Utah Brigham H. Roberts is now trying to break into jail. He has long been trying to break into something disreputa- ble
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Little countries are encouraged by the present war, especially Sweden. She is or dering batteries of the latest artillery.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

The emperor of China may be dead, but he continues to sign edicts. The empress dowager has great head.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Toy soldiers are in demand among the children in England and the aristocracy have sent not few to South Africa.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

General Otis is now trying to break the hemp corner and to corner Aguinaldo. This policy does not at first sight seem consis- tent
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Macram has subsided, but Web Davis is still knee deep in the laagers.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Imperialist Taylor has come down to the American level
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

One of the Garfield boys is up against the z=H l1-ehine He is trying to defeat one
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

As soon as the war is over the Boers will take their annual bath.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Taylor's seizure of a state house was strictly South American.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Philadelphia's promise to the Hon. Mark Hanna has not been turned into cash.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

The Hon. Webster Davis is still hobnob- ping with Dom Paul, selling him gold bricks.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Law beat Anarchy in Kentucky after all, or rather Arbitration did.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

All are Do~o>. .ae zsetb AfzzH II Carbolic acid has risen in price to .- X ten. of 75 per cent.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

The Mexicans have their Boers in the Yaqui Indians.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Samuel T. Barnett who has disposed of his interest in the Hotel Majestic in Att lanta, contemplates returning to Birming- ham. MT. Marnett was born in Eufaula, the son of Methodist preacher, the Rev. w. A. Barnett He at one time owned the Eufaula opera house, and built the St.
 Julien hotel in Broad street, a wide waste of sand in that beautiful city. MT. Barnett dwelt in Birmingham for a year of two in boomtimes, and is widely and favorably known to the local public. MT. Barnett is a man of great energy and financial ability!
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Both sides were trying to let go in Ker lucky.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Mark J. OBrien, of Chattanooga, a prom inent railroad man, and cousin of Sheriff Frank P O'Brien, was in Birmingham yes- terday.
The age-herald., 1900-02-08

Toy soldiers are in demand among the children in England, and the aristacracy have sent not a few to South Africa Editor sheldon will soon have the IprSb- lem of putting all advertisements next 10 pure reading matter on his hands  The protection robbers are now assaillng the reciprocity treaties. The word ''hog" is mild when applied to them.
 The emperor of China may be dead, but he continues to sign edicts. The empress dowager has great head.
 One of the Garfield boys is up against the la#H l17"hine He is trying to defeat one "a -.. Ha## mem
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 All are oo~o>. .ae zsetb ,fzIa IT. carbolic acid has risen in price to = K ten of 75 per cent.
 The Hon. Webster Davis is still hobnob- ping with Dom Paul, selling him gold bricks.
 Philadelphia's promise to the Hon. Mark Hanna has not been turned into cash. Law beat Anarchy in Kentucky after all, or rather Arbitration did.
 
 Taylor's seizure of a state house was strictly South American.
 As soon as the war is over the Boers will take their annual bath.
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 Imperia1ist Taylor has come down to the American level.
 The Mexicans have their Boers in the Yaqui Indians.
 Both sides were trying to let go in Ken lucky.
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The age-herald., 1900-02-08

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-08
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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-11-03
irvine for Tying Wool

The Michigan experiment station
asked this question OF some of the
largest dealers in wool: us the use Of
inferior twine and too much OF 1t
common enough to make 1t advisable
to explain to wool growers the best
grades of Irvine to use. the amount to
use, etc.7" 1t publishes the following
answers:
Answer by NO. 1.-The use of in
ferior Irvine, and too much of 1t, is
certainly a great drawback to the
marketing OF Michigan wool, and I'M
der all circumstances should the use OF
sisal or binding twine be avoided, as
manufacturers discriminate strongly
against f~ieeeces tied UP in this manner.
as the vegetable substance gets into
the yarns and ruins them unless the
wool Is ~carbonized. The latter process
takes the life out of the fiber and also
weakens II, hence carbonized wool is
only used in inferior fabrics. We think
six to eight feet of Irvine Is sufficient
to tie the wool in such manner that the
feeces can be marketed In good shape.
hho"CI Wy W.. Ss-1I 10 duNlSdpAC III
the grower to use as little twine as
possible. and such Irvine should be of
the best grade. 1t should simply he
wound round the fleeces once.
Answers by Nos. 8. 4, 3 and 9.-Yes.
Answer by No. ga small hard
round twine should be used, tying up
the feeces once acros each way, the
CA ~, ~ -. x,1.xll NtA $50. h1v 80
using any more Irvine than is actually
necessary. A thick fiber Irvine is very
detrimental and most especially that
called slsal.
Answer by No. 1.-THE use of infe-
rior twine is a disadvantage.
Answer by No. S.-The use of sisal
twine is a very serious injury to wool,
and cause such damage in certain
kinds of manufacture that manufac-
turers are obliged to use foreign woods
to escape the risk of damage to their
goods. II your efforts can prevent the
use Of sisal Irvine throughout the state
it will make one step towards popu-
larizing Michigan wool.
The bulletin further says: Besides
weight there is still another reason
why buyers object to coarse Irvine.
The coarse, hard fibers of the Irvine are
apt to work in among the wool fibers.
Manufacturers find 1t difficult to sep
arate these foreign fibers from the
wool, and unless they are removed
they work injury to goods manufac-
tured from such wool. We believe the
time has come when Michigan wool
growers should adopt a small Irvine of
better quality. A small linen Irvine
used by nearly all wool growers in
Australia Is to be recommended in
every way. While such Irvine costs
about rs cents per pound it runs near
ly 1900 feet to the pound. A pound OF
linen twine should therefore sle 270
%fieeces, allowing twenty feet to each
fleece. This linen Irvine is q soft Irvine
and should the fibers become mixed
with the wool ibers there would be
no injury done. Number Is hemp is
also to be recommended. There are
about sixteen hundred feet of this
twine to the round and it can be pur-
chased for about 10 cents per pound.
The only objection raised to the use OF
a small fine Irvine for tying wool was
that 1t was hard on the wool packers
hands.