The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-07
WITH THE EDITORS OF
THE STATE PRESS

THE STATE PRESS
From the Admission Hot Blast: Just
how Uncle Sam is to collect his indemnity
from the Chinese is problem. He doesn't
want any territory, and China is too far
to take it out in laundry work.
From the .adsden Times News: We feel
sure that it is the wisest plan for the
farmers to hold their cotton this fall for a
better price. Do not rush 1t to market.
You have the making of the price of your
cotton now, and unless you become fright
ened and rush it to market you will be re-
ceiving from to Il cents for it before
Christmas.
From the CORTLAND Enterprise: Chancery
Court convened at Moulton last Monday
morning, Chancellor w. II. Simpson pre-
siding. The docket was unusually light,
and not single divorce decree was rem
dered. This is the first time in the men,
ory of the writer that such thing has
happened and denotes that people are
either getting better or poorer.
From the Admission Evening Star: Mr.. s.
j. Hall has just returned from visit to
the gold fields of Cleburne County, with
his pockets full OF rich ore specimens and
LIS heart full of enthusiasm over the out
lock over there. There is much activity at
present, and great deal more promised
III the near future. Mr.. Halls brother
Mr.. j. w. Hall, and Messrs. w. A. Hous-
ton, G. b. Steen and A. ]. Banghan, are
doing wonderfully well with a small mine
about three miles from Arbacoochee. They
put in a fine stamp mill about six months
ago, and the mine has already paid for the
machinery, besides paying the expenses of
the mine.
From the Tuscaloosa Times: The fight
put up by the Beers has been the most re-
markabe one of modern days. Every few
days 1t is announced that the brave Dutch
men have been fought to the last ditch,
and still they are able to cause the English
to keep a very large army in South Africa,
thus causing them to take a rather second
airy position in the Chinese squabble. In
fact even the English themselves must
surely admire the great amount of endur-
ance perseverance and bravery shown in
this struggle by the Beers.
From the Cleburne New Era: The Fifth
District Democratic Convention was held at
Goodwater this week A split occurred. two
conventions were held and two candidates
We're nominated-Willis Brewer and C. w.
Thompson Each claims to be the .'regu-
lar nominee, but If they both persist in
making the race neither will likely be a
regular COnOreaSmaD-tha
nominee will be elected. The differences
should be adjusted in an amcable manner
and all factions of the party should unite
district Alabama should send a solid DEM
ocratic delegation to Congress this fall, but
If both Brewer and Thompson persist In
running in the fifth it won't be done.
From the Eufaula Daily Times: There Is
considerable diversity of opinion over the
State as to the question of constitutional
convention or simply amendment Either
will meet the remedy sought, but which
will be the better and easier way is the
one wanted.
From the Huntsville Democrat: He sat in
his store at MONDAY, lonely and gum and
sad; the flies were buzzing around him, led
by the blue-wing CAD Not a customer
darkened his portal not a sign of business
was there, but the flies kept up their buzz
ring about the poor mans ear At last in
misery he shouted, Great Scott! l am COW
cred with flies" and zephyrs tunefully
murmured. Its because you don't adver-
tise"
From the Montgomery Advertiser-One of
the latest discoveries is q wild man with
long hair, who has been chasing people in
Perry and Dallas Counties. He was last
seen near Cahaba and we fear he is making
his way in this direction, though he may
be gradually working his way to our street
fair. Possibly he is a lost Populist.
From the Huntsville Post: The cotton
picking season is now upon US and the
south will soon be musical with the song
of the darby as he gathers the 1eecy staple.
The 'pickannnies'' will roll in the baskets,
his daddy will roll In the bales, the mer-
chant will roll in his goods, and the south
will roll in wealth. King Cotton is COM
ing to take his seat upon the southern
throne, and we hail his advent with adula-
ton, alteration and song.
The birmingham Conservatory
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