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The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Commissioner Luke E. WIT It.

The appointment of General Wright to duties that pertain to the framing of laws for the government of ten millions of people, wdll prove very satisfac- tory, especially to those who know how capable and honest he is. He stands very high among lawyers, and in Tennessee his influence has always been felt In politics. He comes from a family of law yers, his father serving on the bench. His patriotism is shown in his acceptance of the proffered place, for he gives up the most lucrative law practice in his state.
 General Wright is wholly and particularly Confectionery until he was promoted after participating in many battles. At Jonesboro. Georgia, he was wounded. The young lieu tenant married daughter of Raphael Semmes, and he began at once a legal ca- reer that has never been interrupted. He was much at home, 1t is said, in criminal as in civil practice, for he can lucidly ex- plain the most intricate principles of law, and ne can also Sharm and move a jury as few men cam do.
 His friends in Memphis are glad he has accepted place in the new Philippine com- mission for they believe he is well equipped ito handle the great problms that will come before it. They believe he will win a repu- tation in the work, and that he will render the country great service. As to the hold ing of the Philippines he is in accord with those who hold that we should have in the orient foothold.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
NOT SMALLPOX
Many Westerners Insist that the Prevalent
 Disease is Something Else

From the Anaconda (Mont.) Standard.
 Scattered through the northwest are hosts of people who declare, physicians to the contrary notwithstanding, that the so-call- ed smallpox now so prevalent throughout the northwestern states is not smallpox at all, but some other kind of disease hereto fore mclassed, some Asiatic importation that bears the earmarks of smallpox but is not the genuine timing.
 True it is that the disease as it has ap- peared this winter in Montana and else where in this portion of the continent has been of a slngularly mild type but the phy- 5icians who have attended the cases here and have had previous experience with the real old smallpox declare the present dis ease is the same thing in a mild form.
 All sorts of names have been applied to the disease by the wise ones who know it is not smallpox. No one yet has called it hog cholera, but newspaper out in Daven- port, Wash, has been unlxind enough to assert in all seriousness that the malady is Japanese itch. and soldiers from the Phil ippfnes brought 1t home with them along with other war relics. Here is what the Davenport paper has to say on the sub ject:
 "It is a fact that the present run of smallpox, or whatever it is, is conspicuous in those states whose Philippine volunteers recently returned home-Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, etc. Every symptom of this Japanese itch the disease is said to be exactly the same as smallpox. The patient shows every indication of being afflicted with that scourge from first to last, erup- tions, scabs and all. But he is seldom so i'll as to remain long in bed. and many patients do not take to their bed at any stage. It is as conta sfous as smallpox, is treated the same way incidentally, but is not so danger ous to life. There is no odor attached to 1t, as to smallpox. Vaccination will not pre- vent a person from taking the disease and as it is fully as disagreeable as smallpox, 1t should be as closely quarantined."
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
HE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
Tram. Steamers Defended.

Osborn Howes, of Boston, who comes from a family of shipowners, and who was until recently a shipowner himself, opposes the Standard Oil-Payne- Hanna bill. He has a good word to say of the mbefriended tramp steamers:
 "The growth of commerce, MT. Chair man, is not to be determined by the run ming of a few large steamers. You have asked about the St. Paul and the St. Louis. I do not wish to decry their merits, but if there were to be added 100000 tons of ship ping to the merchant marine of the United States next year I would far rather that that amount should be made up of tramp steamers-steamers of from 1000 to 1000 tens, steamers going all over the world than to have that 500,000 made up of high speed passenger vessels of 5000, 10000 12, 0Oe or 14,000 tons running across the Atlantic ocean. It is the tramp steamer which con- stitutes the greatness of the English com- merce; 1t is not the steamers of the Cunard, or the White Star, the Peninsular and Oriental line They are fine lines, but Eng lands commercial greatness does not rest upon them. Her commercial supremacy comes from the opportunity she offers to every one who has a little capital who with lew or his friends, can get together $40,- OOo or $70,O00, build steamer and send 1t out into the world to do what he cam Nlln IT.
 The bill has been drawn on speed lines, so that the rich liners will, not only be the chief benefciaries, but they will be enabled to carry freight at rates that will dIscour- age the small shipowners, and perhaps drive them off the seas altogether As the Dill stands 1t is bill to pay the Standard Oil and other great norno ra4ions a ahoont s''ooo,oOO year, while the tramp steamers will be frozen out. The ocean ferries owned by rich companies are to be heavily subsidized. while the tramp steamer is to be driven to other countries. pt js really s1,hill to. enrich eastern cities and Atlantic Ocean lines at the expense of all the rest of the country
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
Assembled the Real Thne

It has been said of General Lawton as of Bayard le cheyalier sans peur ct sans re- proche, that he was never known to be afraid in all his life, relates Golfers Week ly. Major Putnam Bradlee Strong who served on the staff of General MacArthur an the Philippines, denies this He says that General Lawton himself confessed to him that he had been badly scared by bullets and that very recently.
 It happened just beyond the Paco ceme- tery in Manila. General Lawton was rid- ing past the cemetery one day with his lit- tie boy, when number of our soldiers were burylng some of their comrades. The firing squad found that they had nothing but ball cartridges.
 ''oh, they'll do,'' said the sergeant of the volunteers.
 Ready fire!' came the order a moment later.
 The bullets went whizzing over the grave and over the stone wall on the other side of which rode General Lawton and his boy, their heads only few inches below the well. The bullets made a breeze as they went past.
 'nhat blast of bullets whizzing over our heads scared me blue," said General Law ton as he related the incident. "but the kid only looked up innocently and asked: Say, papa, does it sound like that when you're under fire?"
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
PURE M ETHODS

From the Selma Times.
 The ordering of a new primary in Girard beat is a triumph of pure methods in poli- tics It is a direct blow to the shameless purchase of ballots by Governor Johnston's s managers on the day of tine primary. And what is best of all, this new primary was brought about, not by General Morgans friends outside of Russell. but by the local candidates and by the inherent love of fair play in the minds of the executive commit tee of the county. This new primary was ordered by vote of 10 ito ?, whEch Shows how strong the desire to right a wrong is instilled in the hearts of that committee. It is now believed that Girard beat will go for Senator Morgan by a good round majority. thus giving him the two votes of Russell county dn the next general assembly
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
An Ideal Rudely Dispelled

While William M. Evarts was member of the senate, says Harpers Weekly, an employe, hastening late one afternoon through one of the upper corridors, was accosted by a stranger, with the query: ''Can you tell me where can find Senator Evarts? have admired him all my life, and have never seen him. To tell you the truth, have come to Washington to see him more than anything else. I don't want to speak to him; just to look at him."
 The employe took him into the senate gallery and sat down with him. Evarts was not on the floor, but in a few minutes he strolled in and stepped up the steps leading to the vice-president's desk, so that all his diminutiveness and slenderness was in evil dence
 '"There he is,' said the employe.
 'Whatg' said the old farmer That little fellow?" Then he looked long and earnestly at him, and turning to his com panion said, "Gasti I bet he boards"
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
STORY OF A SONG
Atlanta Constitution.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 When the author received midnight tele- gram which read. "What is lowest cash prich for which you will sell all rights to your words, When the Troops March Homer We have set them to music. An- swer." He decied that at last his fortune was made and wrote In replyi "One hun dred dollars!"
 The publishers replied that they could not think of giving him that much, cash down; but they would be willing to give $50.
 The author would not hear to 1t. "Go ahead and publish song on royalty masis." "
 They took him at his word, and at the end of six months they wrote: Enclosed please find 14 cents in stamps for royalty on your song, When the Troops March Home. We wish you mighty well!"
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
RoOsTERs' COMES
Genius Who Cans Them Recommends Them
 as Edible

America is the home of genius, and the canned goods trade appears to be develop ing its share. The latest manifestation of 1t is the conversion of roosters combs into dietetic commodity, said to possess attract i've gastronomic characteristics once the taste is acquired. The genius describes his process of preparing for canning at some length. He secures the combs, bleaches them white and puts them up in glass in colorless liquid resembling water. He as- sures all questioners that 1t is not water, however but omits to mention what 1t is. It is said he finds some trouble in introduc- ing his edible novelty ito the public, but in- sists that it has equal claims to considera- tion along with birds nests, sea cucumbers and the diminutive shrimp He advocates using them as garnfsihing for salads or as relishes.
 Canned eggs are becoming an important feature of the preserved goods business in some localities, and promise to supplant eggs in original packages for shipment to a distance. They are prepared by peeling off the shells and adding some preservative which is warranted to prevent the increase of strength indefinitely without injury to the desirable qualities of the egg.
 Canned dandelions have been placed on the market. Instead of donnfng the tradi- tional sunbonnet, seizing the long bladed knife and the basket or paper bag, and going out in the blazing sun to search for the serrated deaved succulent, the house. wife takes down the telephone and orders three-pound can from her grocer, and the thing Is done
 Potatoes are not canned as yet, but they are evaporated, which amounts to the same thing, and sweet potatoes and every other variety of vegetable are canned. It looks as though the greengrocer would soon cease to exist, forced out of business by the competition of goods that will not wi'ther and are always ready for immedi- ate use.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
From the New York Press. Comnanv loves misery.

From the New York Press.
 Company loves misery.
 A man goes off and gets a head just so often the same way a woman goes off and has the blues.
 One of the greatest mysteries to me is what do with the money my wife would spend if had any.
 Every married man envies (and fears) a bachelor; and every married woman envies (and hates) widow.
 Bachelors who are fond of women need a mailed shirt-the most secure one is having @ reputation as being a liar. The easiest way to acquire this Is to tell the truth when t isn't at all necessary.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
wIRELEss TELEGRAPHY

John Hall Ingram in the Atlantic Monthly. over the wilds of ocean and of shore,
 Through the broad wastes of air flashes
 word,
 Without a guide, invisible, unheard, Borne on those magic currents circling OCT The steadfast world, 1t pauses not before A point is touched. alone in earth or sky. Responsive with a subtle sympathy. And To, 'tis sealed in mystery no more! O, human voice that speakest to dear ears, O. human heart that findest feeling dead. Somewhere beyond the league-long
 silences,
 Somewhere across the spaces of the years, A heart will thrill to thee, voice will bless, Love will awake and life be perfected!
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Earned More Than He Received

In a certain Philadelphia store there is a young assistant bookkeeper. He is steady chap, minds his own business and as shrewd as they make them, says the Philadelphia Record. The other day the senior partner of the firm, who seldom comes around, made a tour of Inspection, and, as he ap- preached the assistant bookkeeper he mo- ticed the solemn expression on his face. Desiring to be genial he said:
 How are you, young man? I see you are at your work. That is good. Close attention to business will always bring it's own reward. Tell me. what are you earning now per week?'
 The young man, without moments hes nation, answered:
 Twenty dollars, sir; but get only half of that"
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Success Was Guaranteed

Hudson Maxim is a talented inventor and scientist, like his famous kinsman Hiram Maxim, relates the Saturday Evening Post. One of his wonderful devices is steel tubular cannon which throws a mountain of gun-cotton or other high explosive eight or ten miles.
 ''It would destroy every man on a war ship or in a fort, MT. Maxim?" asked a visitor.
 "Yes, sir" answered the inventor. "They would never know what happened"
 Well, supposing the gun went off pre- maturely?'
 But it could not" replied MT. Maxim.
 But supposing it did right here?''
 MT. Maxim smiled and answered: "We would not know what happened, either"
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
ROOSEVELT GAVE THEM A CHILL

Washington Cor. Globe-Democrat.
 Major Lewellyn of the New Mexico bat talion of Roosevelt's Rough Riders, has been in Washington this week. He tells a story illustrative of the magnificent blum this famous organization put up to estab- fish readiness for service at the front
 It will be remembered while other volun- teers were going through medical examina-
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

Senator Tillman does not feel well unless he is lambasting somebody He found in Senator Morgan a man, however, who could and did give him as good as he sent.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

The appointment of Luke Wright, of Memphis, to the second Philippine commits sion brings to the country the services of an excellent lawyer as well as an excellent democrat
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

It is surmised that the democrats decid- ed to hold their convention on the Fourth of July. because the saloons are closed on that dav
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

Clark admits that he spent s139, 900 in his great effort to purify Montana politics, and Son Charles says he spent $11S,OOO It was family affair.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

The proposition that looks to the setting up of Governor" Taylor of Kentucky as the Mckinley running mate has not been wildly accepted in the northern states.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

The Duke of Marlborough's white horse and spider phaeton have not thus far cut a big figure in the South African war.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

Olga Nethersole seems to consider her self an authority on the proprieties. She certainly is a success as an advertiser.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

If Clark should apply his Montana method of purihcation in Washington, the national capital would not be entirely deserted.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

Winchesters in Kentucky have been oiled and hung up. The courts are having an inning.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

What is good for distant counties is not, 1t seems, good in home county.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

Kansas City will have the proud honor ol naming the next president.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

Milwaukee has drowned it's sorrow, ovel the loss of the convention, in beer.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

No running-mate boom has yet reached the button stage.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

The country desires to hear Marcus Daly's version of the Montana business.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

His neighbors know him. They under stand his pretensions and his work
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

The Hon. Timothy Woodruff in his latest wes'klt is a striking national figure.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

The candidate who vociferously demand ed in other counties direct voting for a senatorial choice. auailed before the people
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

Macrum is at least up to the magazine standard. He should demand from them high rates.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

Honest political machines are the only infant industries that the country needs.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

of his own county, and procured through his henchman the holding of a convention.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
A SORRY VICTORY
, Selma Journal.

From the Selma Journal.
 The action of the executive committee in Jefferson county in declining to submit the vote for senator to a direct vote of the peo- pie, along with the vote for governor, is announced with considerable gusto as a victory for Governor Johnston by his sup porters. The plain, common sense of this business, which the people will thoroughly understand, is that Governor Johnston pre- fers to use the machine in Jefferson in pre- ference to the voice of the people, and that he Is afraid of the latter. This Is all there is about 1t and nothing else can be made of it.; indeed 1t is in keeping with every move made by Governor Johnston ever since the contest began He lays the flat tering unction to his soul, that he has built up a machine in Alabama through guberna- torial patronage and manipulation, by which he hopes to boost himself into the senate over Senator Morgan, but he has mistaken the temper of the people of Ala bama if he supposes they will applaud or endorse any such methods. .--.-- - From the Roanoke Enterprise.
 The democratic executive committee of Jefferson county met Tuesday. From the manner in which the meeting was con- ducted it goes to show that Governor John- ston is very weak in his home county. From the Pratt City Herald.
 The action of the Johnston followers at the executive committee meeting on Wednesday in denying the people of the county a right to direct vote in expres- sion of their choice between Senator John T. Morgan and Joseph Johnston for United States senator is evidence that they feel their weakness and are unwilling to trust their chances with the people themselves, preferring to adhere to the present arrange- ment, which gives more opportunity for manipulation, thing that could not be accomplished in a primary election in which the voice of all the democrats is heard From the Mobile Herald.
 The course of the governors henchmen in Jefferson will not help him, for it Is a confession of weakness. It will be so re- garded throughout the state. And yet this is the man who is constantly talking about his dependence on the common people," What humbug. The governor really fears the people,
 From the Selma Telegram.
 Johnston is unwilling to trust the people of Tafforsar oauptx, o,, O d;raof x,ota for eo,
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
From the Mobile Herald.

From the Selma Telegram
 Johnston is unwilling to trust the people of Jefferson county on a direct vote for sen- ator.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
From the Roanoke Enterprise.

From the Roanoke Enterprise.
 The democratic executive committee of Jefferson county met Tuesday. From the manner in which the meeting was con- ducted it goes to show that Governor John ston is very weak in his home county.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

'Dr. B. Dudley Williams, of Calhoun county, will make a popular candidate for congress and his democratic friends of the Fourth district will take pleasure in working for him. said well know politician. "Dr. Williams is the grand master of Masons of Alabama, and is highly esteemed throughout the state. He is very accom- plshed man and has done splendid work for the democratic party. He was a presiden- tial eiector in 1892. If pr. Williams should get to congress he would make an impress sion at once and would reflect much credit on Alabama"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
HAWAIIAN DELEGATES SIGHTSEEING.
HIGHLY PLEASED WITH THE CONVENTION
THEIR PLANS BEFORE SAILING.

The members Of the Hawaii delegation TO the
Republican National Convention arrived in New
York yesterday. They intend TO remain here a few
days. doing the sights. When Colonel Samuel
Parker the leader of the delegation. was seen yes
terday he said that the members from Hawaii were
delighted with the reception they had had in the
Convention. and especially touched by the
applause and goodfeliowshp with which they had
been received when the standard of Hawaii was
saluted with the others in the Convention.
Colonel Parker said that the utmost cordially
had been manifested toward the Hawaii delegates
Their headquarters were always full. and they re-
ceved many social invitations and personal atten-
tions The Hawaiians intend to remain here few
days, and then they will go TO Maine TO attend the
Maine State Convention. in order to listen to an
address by Senator Frye. While in Maine they
VIII spend n few days at the former home, in
Bath. of Harold NJ. Sewall. who elected
member of the National Committee from Hawaii
last Tuesday. Mr. Sewall IS a son Of the candidate
for Nice-Presdent upon the Democratic ticket in
1896 After the visit New England the members
Of the delegation viii go Washington and call
upon President Mckinley, and will then start West
in order to sail from San Francisco on July p.
The members of the delegation were having a
fine time yesterday, looking around the city, and
they expect TO visit the seashore and the various
points Of interest IN and around the city before
starting for New England
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
DENN1sT0N PLEADS NOT GUILTY
INDEX CLERKS ATTORNEY FAILS TO GET
MINUTES OF THE GRAND JURY

Albany, June 22.-Edward H. Denniston Of Roch-
ester index clerk of the Assembly of 1900 who
was yesterday indicted for altering the copy Of the
Rochester School bill about April u. was
arraigned before Judge Gregory in this morn
ing and through his counsel. James w. Eaton,
former District Attorney, entered a plea of not
guilty In making the plea Mr.. Eaton said he de-
sired to have the privilege OF Withdrawing IT at
any time with right TO make further motions
such as demurring 70 the Indictment or that II be
quashed. Mr. Eaton then moved that the Court
direct the District Attorney to furnish to hr1
copy Of the minutes taken before the Grand Jury
District Attorney Dyer objected furnishing such
minutes Judge Gregory then said that ne would
not preside during the trial of the case would
not be fair 10 the defendant or himself inasmtich
he had already passed the evidence Of the pre-
liminary hearing, which had eliminated in the case
going TO the Grand Jury.
Judge Gregory denied the application made by
Mr.. Eaton that he be furnished with copy of the
minutes OF the Grand Jury