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The age-herald., 1900-12-05
PROSPERITY IN THE SOUTH

From the New York World.
 A large incident in the local life H Pater- son, N. J. is the closing of the Rogers To- comotive Works. The last engine from that famous establishment was shipped last Fri day morning. Established nearly seventy years ago, 1t built the first American rail- read engine in 1892, and since then has turned 56oo of them, from the earliest and smallest to the latest and largest models. Strenuous efforts have been made to keep this great industrial plant in Paterson, to which town its closing up will mean the loss of $1000,0o0 a year, distributed in wages. For some reason or other the Paterson citi- zens who exerted themselves To this end have been unable to come to terms with MT. Jacob s. Rogers, the majority owner of the works.
 A fact of yet broader national interest in connection with this Paterson event is that the Commercial Club of Birmingham, Ala, is earnestly negotiating to transfer the plant to that State, and with every prospect of success The growth of Birmingham as a Southern center of iron and steel manu- factures has been very rapid. One after aonther great plants that once flourished in New England, New York and New Jersey have been moved there, and this industrial migration seems still in progress. If the Rogers plant is moved from Paterson, N. J., to Ensley, Ala, as is now contemplated, it will simply be one more evidence of an apparently general tendency.
 The share of the South in the general prosperity appears to be largely in the addi- ton to it's manufactures of iron and steel The Manufacturers Record broadly esti- mates that the Southern States have had an income of $2, 900 from their soil and toll the past year. This total 1t divides as follows: From farm and plantation crops other than cotton, $500, 100000; from cotton and its manufactures S5oOO0,oo0; from mines and manufactures of iron and steel $i, 300, 900. .OOO-the largest item of all
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

from the pagan East described as the month in which Englishmen kill them selves. That was an enormous amount of unneeded water, and not being needed 1t was harmful, as thousands of farmers can testify in deep regret. Most of the ex- cess of rain fell during the thirty-eight days ended July 9
 We complained much last month re- garding the 'warmest November weather ever felt here.' and during one or two days everybody referred to the 'coldest Novem- Der weather ever experienced in the val ley but Weatherman Jacobs, good soul, shows by precise tables that we didn't know what we were talking about. The average temperature during the month was 56 above zero. which precisely has been the average for a quarter of a century. There now!"
 The medical profession not only takes to Freemasonry but Freemasonry takes to the profession. It is an interesting coincl- dence that the three Masons highest in official station in the Grand Lodge of Ala bama. which opened its annual communi-- cation in Montgomery last night are doc- tors-Dr. B. Dudley Williams, of Oxford, grand master; Dr. R. M. Cunningham, of Pratt City deputy grand master, and Dr. R. J. Redden, of Sulhgent5 senior grand warden
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
MP. STOWE TALKS OF
 SOUTH AFRICAN WAR

London. Dec, 4-James G. Stowe, the
 United States Consul General a Capetown, landed at Southampton today in the identi-
 cal coat worn when the Boers held up his train while he was on his way to Pretoria
 on a special mission. A bullet hole in the collar of his coat testified to the narrowness of his escape. MT. Stowe likened the guer- rilla warfare in progress in South Africa
 to the closing scenes of the civil war in the
 United States. He said:
 q give the war in South Africa four
 months to come to an end. In my opinion,
 1t is bound to be snuffed out sooner than
 that period. do not believe Lord Kitch- ener will do much more than any other
 general. The present plan of the British
 campaign is bound to bring about the re-
 suit. Moreover, there are 16,000 Boer pris-
 oners in Ceylon, St. Helena and Capetown,
 all of whom are anxious to have an end
 of hostilides.
 Shortly before I left, Christian Botha, a cousin of Louis Botha, got up a petition
 among his fellow prisoners at Capetown,
 urging the commanding general to make
 peace. majority signed the petition,
 which undoubtedly represented the aggre- |
 \"AH this talk of burning farms is bum
 comb. The only farms which are de-
 stroyed are farms from which shots are fired or those being used to shelter the Boers."
 Mir Stowe related instances where the British had good excuses for burning farms,
 but refrained. He said he did not believe the rumorsof sediton in Cape Colony would result in much.
 Splendid commercial opportunities are being opened up in South Africa said MT. Stowe "of which the United States are only just beginning to take advantage. As soon as the fighting is over South Africa will be one of the best markets in the world, a market where the British them selves admit that we are already outstrip- ping them.'
 Referring to the services of Adebert | Hay, United States Consul at Pretoria, who is expected to return to the United States in the course of a few weeks, Mr. Stowe said:
 MT Hay has won golden opinions on l both sides, although for a time some un- | pleasantness existed in his relations with l the Boers owing to the assertion that he l was a British spy"
 | He expressed himself as unable to under l stand the attitude of Webster Davis form CT Assistant Secretary of the Interior of l the-United States, considering the fact 1 that MT. Davis made pro-British speech l while being entertained in Cape Colony l In MT. Stowe's opinion Sir Alfred Milner | will eventually become Governor-G General l of a great South African confederation, | including the Boer republics and Rhodesia. "Milner." he said, lis the man of the l hour a man who might almost be com ! pared to Grant"
 1 MT. Stowe, who is taking long leave of I absence, will sail for the United States December 15 on the St. Louis.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
Three Good Bills.

The newspapers of the State are asking for inc passage.o of three bills, all of which deserve attention and favorable votes. The first bill is of very general public inter- est. It provides for the publication of all general laws in all daily papers of the State having a circulation of two thousand copies or more. At present the publication of general laws is confined to one paper.
 This bill further provides that bills af- fecting county shall be published in one paper in the county, that paper to have the largest circulation in the county. Such pub lications are in the interest of the public as well as of the newspapers, for they would make known at a moderate cost laws that are almost secrets except to the legal fraternity.
 The second bill provides that resolutions, ordinances and notices required by law to be published shall be put in a county pa per instead of being posted on some build ing in an obscure place. This bill is also in the interest of the people who are often DentHled by SUCH llfpSilstIlCe'
 The third bill is not less meritorious, for 1t provides that the books, stationery and similar material needed in public offices in a county shall be purchased in that county, all things being even, and all books, ma terial and the like shall be Alabama-made.
 Now, why should not these three bills be- come laws? Two of them will cost the public nothing. and the cost of the other will not exceed its good to the people, for it will make known to all the general laws of the General Assembly. There are many good reasons why these reasonable bills should become laws, and there is not one why they should not. Give them, then, the consideration they deserve
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

Correspondent Memphis Commercial-Ap-
 peal.
 An initiatory to the Warrior canal pro- ject, the work of opening the Warrior river to navigation to a point high up the stream is going forward rapidly. That river Is to go on the continuing contract basis. and the work will not be stopped. The fact that so much northern and eastern capital is in- terested in the development of this district causes these enterprises, such as opening the Warrior and Coosa rivers and building the Warrior canal, to be received with fa- vor by northern Congressmen. and this factor Is expected to count very largely
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
Worse Than Empire.

''The Congress shall have power 10 raise and support armies; but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years.' The constitution does not say the President shall have pow CT to raise and support armies, nor does it say that Congress can delegate that power a him or any one else. The plain mean Ing, intent and spirit of the constitution is that Congress shall prescribe by express act from time to time or in an emergency the size of the army.
 There is an object in the new departure from the methods of 12o'years and from the years old. That object is to fasten an ar my of 10O,00O men upon the country, for the protection of the trusts and trust crea- tors, under cover of a possible army of 60,OO0 men, which the country is expected to indorse, although they would not en- dorse a standing army of 100, ,00O which the trusts say they must have. The presiden- tial scheme is an adroit effort to keep cam paign promises without offending the peo- pie too greatly. The trusts do not feel se- cure unless there are plenty of troops that can be dispatched to the scene of any out break against their acts of spoliation. They paid for and were promised an army of 100000 men and the President Is adroitly endeavoring to carry out the Hannatic promises.
 If the trusts must have an army 100000 strong let 1t come squarely and directly. The indirectness of the presidential plan but makes matters worse It violates the constitution anew, and 1t puts empire out of sight carrying the Republic at one bound down to the autocratic or Russian level The Emperor William cannot add a ship to his navy or a soldier to his army; but under MT. McKinley's plan the President of the United States could nearly double the army 'in his own discretion" This would dismiss the empire to usher in auto cracy, despite the constitution and the methods of 120 years. To this complexion hath the Republic come at last; for this bill is booked to go through, and all the efforts of the Democrats to lengthen the life of the provisional army will prove up- availing.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
THE DUKE AS A JOURNALIST.

From the Atlanta Constitution
 The New York Journal continues to crow over the scoop 1t got on it's contemporaries when the Duke of Manchester reported his own wedding as an exclusive"
 The duke, it will be recalled, is the youth whom The Journal imported a year or so ago and whose name and picture and coat of arms were ernblazoned at the top of a number of newspaper articles. His new -million-dollar father in law seems inn pressed with the belief that the above facts prove the duke to be journalist
 But that does not seem to be so certain. Just now MT. Zimmerman's family pride is being jared by apparently authentic statement. to the effect that somebody else wrote those articles and the duke was paid to sign his name to them.
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tunes of war and lost and they should not attempt to avert the\consequences at the expense largely of their own families and of other innocent sufferers.
 If there Is a bit of sense in Boer heads they will settled down to their former aYo- cations, for they are in no position to fight further Mir. Kruger is in bombproof, but the rest of the Boers are not while Lord Kitchener holds the field.
 The Boers have made a brave fight; they will live in history. but they are destined to live this generation out in an English province.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
A PENNY TO LOOK.

From a New York Letter.
 Slot machines and the city directory have combined forces, and some clever inventor IS piling up riches for himself. Arrange ments have been made to add 300 new ma chimes to those already in use here. They will be placed in drug stores and other public places where the directory habit has grown to be a nuisance One has but to place penny in a slot to find at his dis posal clean copy of the latest edition. When through the volume is automatically locked and ready for the next customer From the New York Tribune.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
THE UNcoNQUERABLE.
M. ", Pool in Life.

M. W. Pool Tn Llfe, The mercury was falling fast As out upon the links there passed A youth, who bore, encased in ice, A bag of clubs. He beloved twice,
 ''Forei"< His waistcoat, a red coat beneath, Cleaned like a dahlia in its sheath, And like bras ten-pounders rung; The howl educed from leather lung,
 "Fore!" "Try not the links" the keeper bawled, "The snow's so deep you will be stalledt The wind, the ice!"-'twas all in vain Shrieked out the youth in high disdain.
 'Forei' "Say-hold up, there-Its time to quit Dye take me for a snow plow-nt!' So ran the caddies last farewell The only ans=vere was a yell,
 "Forei' And, as he wound his matin horn Ere yet the dawns faint streaks were born, The milkman heard muffied cry, Broke by a sniff, a sneeZe, sigh,
 ''Forei" A mound of snow they cleared away And found him, later in the day. Clubs clasped to breast in grip of death,- And murmurfhg with gasping breath, 'Fore!'
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
AN AMENDMENT
To the Ship Subsidy Bill by Senator
 Vest.

Washington, December 4.-Senator Vest today gave notince that he will offer an amendment to the ship subsnidy bill pro- vidng for the repeal of such existing laws "as either prohibint or restrict citizens of the United States from purchasing ships built in other countries to be used in the foreign carrying trade of the United States or which impose taxes burdens or res trictions on such ships when owned by American citizens which are not imposed on ships built in the United States"
 In addition to the repeating provision the amendment makes 1t lawful flor all citi- zens of the United States to buy ships built in whole or in part in ang foreign country and have them registered as shinps of the United States"
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
L. & N. OFFICIALS.
Decide to Make Many Improvements m
 Passenger Service.

Louisville, December 1.-The first annual conference between the head passenGsr offi- cials of the Louisville and Nashville Raii- road and the division, district and travel ing passenger men of the entire system was held at the Louisville Hotel today Af- ret an address by General Agent Stone, the passenger agents made suggestions for improvement in the service.
 Florida service was discussed and |: ~cN practically agreed that it would be opened out of all gateways. The improvements contemplated are the putting on Of dining cars, reclining chair cars and shortening of the running schedule. --,.---
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
THE BROWN CASE.
United States Grand Jury Investigating
 the Big Steal.

Newport, Ky, Dec. 1.-The United States grand jury today was engaged in taking testimony in the case of Frank M. Brown, late assistant cashier of the German Ma tonal Bank of Newport who is charged with embedding $191,O of the banks funds. Among the witnesses summoned are some known to have knowledge of Browns losses of money at pool rooms and other places. Receiver Tucker is authority for the state ment that the government will undertake to follow the money lost and spent by Brown and recover 1t from the persons who benefited by Browns lavish use Of the money belonging to the bank.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
YELLOW FEVER VlCIIM.
Body of the Young Man Taken tc
 Chicago.

Chicago, December 1.-The body of young man who died last week of yellow fever in Havana, Cuba, was discovered in an undertaking establishment here today. The health officials were startled by the alleged discovery, and at once began a rigid investigation.
 The body is that of Captain A. W. Cook, son of Dr. A. H. Cook of Chicago, and 1t reached here Sunday night. The State Board of Health had suspended it's rules. but 1t was agreed that the funeral should take place immediately from the train.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
NEW YORK REFORM.
Scores of Women Driven from "Red
 Liqht" District.

New York, December 4.-Scores of wo- men, driven from their rooms in the dis trinct known as the Red Light district, left the neighborhood today. The exodus was the result of the move of the authori- ties against the landlords who own the tenements in which the women lived and who in turn served notices on the women. The unfortunates got out of the city, some to Brooklyn, others to New Jersey, while some are said to have gone to the large Eastern cities.
 Simultaneously with this effort to rid the city of vice in this form was the opening today Of an industrinal home for the fallen women under direction of the Salvation Army. This is the second one the army has opened.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
A NOTARLETRIO.

From the Louisville Courier Journal
 The Washington despatch saying that the three great workers in the United States Senate now are MorgaD< Allison,--and Coc- krel who do more hard legislative work than any other dozen men in the Senate combined" does not help the theory that hard work Is not conducive to logevity, all of these men being over seventy.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
Alabama's Chief Executive.

Gov. William D. Jelks has been call but as the summons came to him from the people in an indirect manner, he feels delicacy and a sentiment in the office that is very much to his credit, and that should be taken into consider ation by the people at~large. No one has ever been called to the responsi- bility of chief executive under such cir cumstances, and all are glad that Gov ernor Jelks is fully sensitive to the sit uation, and is meeting that situation with rare good sense and with still rarer tact and delicacy.
 The statement of his purposes and plans made soon after taking poses sion of the office of Governor, at the re- quest of Governor Sanford, is admira- bly, put, and is excellent throughout. It is happy presage of careful, con scientious action on the part of the acting Governor. The State will suffer no harm while in his hands; and all can now afford to await with patience the complete convalescence of Govern or Sanford.
 The people of Alabama are to be con graduated upon the course State af- fairs have taken, for they have Tn both the Governor and acting Governor two capable, conscientious men, who will in all emergencies serve the State accept ably and faithfully.
 Governor Jelks did wisely 10 deal with the people frankly at the outset of his duties. He told them all they de- sired to know, and he told them in such good taste that all will hereafter trust him in all things. He has begun well, and he promises to keep up the lick.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

From the Springfield Republican.
 Lord Roberts, they say. was too soft hearted; Kitchener is expected to wage war" Just what remains. outside of the methods of a cannibal chief, for Kitchener to do is somewhat puzzling.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
Reduced Railroad Rates.

St. Louis, Dec 4.-For the meeting of the National Live Stock Association atas6Hih Lake City, January 15 to IS, southwestern lines have put in a rate of one fare, plus $2, on the certificate plan. On December Il southwestern lines will sell one way tickets to any point in the north or west of Gal weston or Houston, Tex, for $15. This is
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
SPITE FENCE WITH WINDOWS.

Philip N. Jackson, who built the big fence alongside J. Brodhead Woolsey's fathouss on Quinlan street, has given orders to have windoys put in the fence to admit light into the dining room and bedroom windows of Judge Herman Schalk, who lives in the lower flat next to the big fence.
 MT. Jackson is friendly to Judge Schalk and a spite fence with windows in 1t will be the novel result
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when the time for final action of the canal matter comes. In addition to this 1t is per- haps the desire of the eastern iron makers that the south should be given the best opportunity to cater to the export business. which it pre-empts anyway, 50 that the iron made in the south may be largely exported, and thus removed from competition in the domestic market, leaving the home field largely to the northern furnaces.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05
Arkansas in the Lead.

D Jackson, Miss, December 4.-Bishop Charles B. Galloway reports that the State of Arkansas has led all other States in the South in twentieth century fund move ment, having rainsed the sum of s135, ,OOO for the great educational work.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

When Eagan is pardoned, Captain Carter be turned loose and given a triumph
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

The Manchester Guardian says it has been decided to bestow a dukedom on Lord Rob- erts. Duke Bobs would then rank up to our Duke Manchester.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

Although it Is lese majeste. yet there are some who make bold to say the century will go out with the present month.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

No one has offered the crown to Marcus Aurelius Hanna the second time It Is not safe to fool with that article
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

Mrs. Langtry has shed still another hus- band. and is enjoying again the maidenly estate with few incidents thrown in
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

The Chicago Tribune extends hearty con- gratulatlons to Jacob Gonsoriowsh and Franciszka kaliszewsk, who were married the day before.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

Turkey hash still fingers to remind us of Thanksgiving Day. It is trying to shake hands with Christmas hash.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

Farmer Phillips harvested all his corn. None of it was nipped by untimely occur rences. Farmer Joe Letter should consult Farmer Phillips.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

The man who dies rich does not stay dis graced long, for he becomes at once as poor as Jobs turkey.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

The Czar is outwinding the typhoid germ as easily as he had before escaped the dyn- amite fiend.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

They are taxing Boss Croker out of Eng land as well as winning his money at the races.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

If Armour has corned eggs, he must have an understanding with the little brown hen
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

Captain Leary forgot to issue ukase governing typhoons in Guam.
The age-herald., 1900-12-05

Corn King Phillips permitted his corner to be dissolved on the payment to him of s4OO,OOO.