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The age-herald., 1900-11-06
Vote Early Today.

Everybody should vote today. Everybody in this district should vote, if for no other reason, to give Congressman Underwood the support of a good-slzed vote He is not an unknown man. He comes in contact with every member of the House, and it hurts his influence to be known as a man elected by a handful of votes. His oppo- . nent may be a man who boiled 25,00O or even more votes. Let him not be able to say to the member from the Ninth District, You represent but handful; in your country a free ballot is unknown.
 Mir Underwood has a heavy task before him, one full of importance to this district He goes back to battle for the opening of the Warrior, in addition to a varied round of other duties. Give him the support of your vote today. It Is not asking much of each voter, and yet in the aggregate 1t may stop the scheme that looks to the rob bery of this section in representation.
 Don't forget, then, that it is your duty to vote today. It is duty you owe the State. It is a support that your representa- tive in Congress has a right to expect Don't overlook that duty today.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
THE SONS OF FARMERS

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
 The majority of the Presidents of the United States, from Washington to McKin- ley, have been sons of farmers and plant CTS that is fourteen out of twenty-four.
 The father of one only, President MeKin- ley, was a manufactures. Of only one, William Henry Harrison, is it recorded that he was a statesman. One was tanner and one a sexton, the fathers of Grant and Johnson. Buchanan and Hayes were sons of merchants-but not typical ones. Arthur and Cleveland were sons of clergy1nen. Law claimed the fathers of Tyler and John Quincy Adams. Two Presidents only were farmers or planters-Washingto who was also a surveyor, and Lincoln, who soon abandoned the farm for the law office. Eighteen residents, more than two-thirds of the whole number, lived and thrived on the law. Of these four began life as tach- ers-Adams, Garfield, Arthur and Cleve- land-one only was a doctor-William Henry Harrison. One began life as a tam ner, Grant; two as tailors, Fillmore and Johnson, the former later joining the ranks of lawyers Jackson and Taylor were sol diers, was also Grant.
 Fifteen of the Presidents were college
  lie schools, three were self-taught and Grant was the only West Point man.
 Regarding the ancestry of our Presidents, one-t third or eight, claim Scotch and Scotch-Irish descent; one, Madison, was a Weshman, or of Welsh ancestry, and Van Buren of Dutch the remainder, or fourteen, had English forbears.
 The Presidents all married American born women except John Quincy Adams, whose wife Louisa C. Johnson, was born in London England, where they were mar ried.
 While Virginia claims most of the men who have been at the head of the nation the women of the White House have pre- ferred New York as birth state, six claiming it. Virginia and Ohio each gave four Presidents wives. Eight other states are represented-New Hampshire, Massa- chusetts, New Jersey, Maryland North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mis- souri. There has been only one bachelor, President Buchanan.
 Most of the Presidents are Southern born. New England has given four Presidents.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
Day of Ballots.

As we turn into the final day of re- markable campaign it is seen that the trusts and the robber tariff that made them are receiving more attention than any other question, although a big standing army and a big centralized government are involved. Privilege calls for big army and big power in the government. It very naturally fears the people whom it is rob ping. and it wants power enough at hand to keep them under.
 The fight against privilege must go on regardless of the result of todays election. Equal opportunities for all must be the battle cry of the Democracy, and this issue will be met by privilege now well and strongly entrenched in the tariff and in corporation legislation and in courts or ganized to uphold it.
 Scratch any millionaire and you will find privilege of some sort This priv ilege was lobbied and bought in legisla- lures and courts. When examined it is found to be license of some sort to rob fin monopolistlc fashion the many, some times for the benefit of one man. Privilege is today the chief curse of this country, its greatest danger, it's chief source of cor ruption, and the advocate of a big stand ing army.
 But if the robber tariff were put on a strict revenue basis, and especially if every trustmade article were put on the free list, privilege would be robbed of it's chief opportunities to plunder the people. The trusts are harmless in England; here they rob the people up to the tariff point, and make up fat campaign purses and control the country. Whatever the result of to- days ballotting may be, the fight against privilege must go on, or else the country would be handed over at once to the few to become an oligarchy and to fall rapidly into decay.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
Russia in a Corner.

1'se Anglo-German memorandum has set tied the Chimes problem except so far as , indemnities and length of military occupa- ton are concerned, and neither of these will be apt to prove a stumbling block to peace
 The nations are enjoying Russia's dis cOmforture, for she has been drawn into corner and cannot do the swallowing act. as she hoped to do. She must get out of Manchuria and the province of Shrinking. and she must guarantee the territorial in. tegrity of China in return for "the open door, which is just what she does not want
 Nor is this alL She must open the ports and littorals that she holds in China, which are to remain free and open to trade and to every other legitimate form of economic activity for the nationals of all countries, without destruction" This programme is distinctvely anti-Russian It is something that Russia does not do at home and does not desire to do in China. But she is so cornered by the other powers, and is so unready for a serious conflict in China, be- cause her Siberian railroad is incomplete, that she will have to accept the situation as Germany and England have defined it, and await another opportunity in the long future.
 The Boxers really buided better than they knew when they brought on the pres ent trouble, for it came at time when Russia can be prevented from seizing a slice of Chinese territory. It came when Russia was not ready. It came when Eng land and Germany were ready to cooperate for the good of all, and the Boxers did it.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06

cars. two tourist cars and three baggage cars. The train bore Graus Metropolitan Grand Opera Company from New York 10 San Francisco by the Southern route, and it is likely to arrive at its destination to- morrow afternoon or night. private note from Miss Bridewell, written on the flying train, was received yesterday by her father, Captain Bridewell, in Birmingham, and in 1t she stated that she was quite well. But she was not quite happy, because her train was not to pass through Birmingham. She had wished to have a farewell word with her family and friends here before proceed ing to make her formal debut in grand op era, which takes place Thursday night of next week. Private letters from San Francisco and LosAngeles and other places on "the Slope" are to the effect that Miss Bridewells appearance is eagerly awaited. The ordinary price of a ticket to each Cali fornia performance of the company of which Miss Bridewell is the adorable ge- nius will be S6. At that price Miss Bride well would have received about 5000 for her charitable concert in Birmingham about two weeks ago. Birmingham will yet pay that price and more for Carrie Bffdeweffs appearance The world simply waits for her to take possession of 1t!
 
 Hon. John w Tomliuson has returned to Birmingham from New York, in which city he delivered many speeches for Bryan, after having made an extended speech king tour of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. In Minnesota particularly Mr. Tomlinson has numerous personal and political friends. Newspaper reports indi- cated that he was everywhere most cor dially received. MT Tomipson returns home as enthusiastic ever he was in support of Bryan, and confident that the Nebraskan will be today elected President.
 
 Tomorrow will be an excellent day for men to appear on the streets wearing new hats. Each one can say he won it on the election" you know. The matters will most likely do a fine business, and will hear less about charge it to B. Blank than might be supposed.
 Distinguished arrivals didn't arrive at the hotels last night. All distinguished" men are supposed to have something to do with politics, and men in politics have got to vote on election day.
 The four new Democratic Congressmen who are to be elected in Alabama today are MT. Wiley in the Second district, MT. Bowie in the Fourth, MT. Thompson in the Fifth and MT. Richardson in the Eighth.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
GO HOME TO VOTE.
Members of the Cabinet Leave the
 National Capital.

New York, November 5.-Members of the Cabinet, like the President, will be at their homes tomorrow, says a Washington spe- cial to the World. Secretary Hay is a resident of the District of Columbia and will not vote in the selection of a President. He wifi, therefore. remain the sole repre- sentative of the administration on election day.
 Secretary Gage Is now in the West and will be in Chicago tomorrow to vote. Sec retary Root will vote in New York City. Secretary Long, when he left Washington for Colorado, expected to return East in time to be at his home tomorrow.
 Attorney General Griggs is now at his home in Paterson, N. J., and will remain to cast his ballot
 Secretary Hitchcock left on Friday for St, Louis. Secretary Wilson, who is now in the West, will be at Traer, Ia., tomorrow when one more vote will be given to Me- kinley and Roosevelt.
 There has been a general exodus of de- partment clerks from Washington. Repub- lcans and Democrats have been urged by their respective party leaders to go home and vote, and the compliance with the re- quest has been quite general.
 The greatest efforts have been made to have residents Of closely contested states, like Kentucky, Maryland, West Virginia and Indiana, hurry to them to vote.
 Figures given by local railroad managers indicate that 12.000 voters had left Wash ington last evening.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
HILLS AND WALES OF JEFFERSON.
By Mrs. Mary Ware.

By Mrs. Mary Ware. The hills and wales of Jefferson, Kissed by the mountain breeze; Sparkling with gems by nature wrought And lulled by Southern seas. O Jefferson. Fair Jeffersonl To wealth and fame arise. The rocks ahd rills and sleepy hills. Awake with glad surprise. Now busy cities crown the hills Where the huntsman's horn was heard, And startled silence flies to meet The lonely forest bird. The native oak that proudly stood The monarch of the plain, Has gone to feed the hungry flames Of progress and of gain. The trailing vine that bloomed at will Beside some laughing Till, Has gone to deck the humble cot,
 Where natures smiling still; Or deck the maid with sun-browned cheek. Who dreams her life Is fair: Content to love, and live remote From artificial glare. But Jefferson, fair Jefferson,
 Where natures smiles belong, Your rocks and rills and sunlit hills Have blossomed into song.
 RirminRham- Ala November s. 1900
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
America's Growth in a Century.

One hundred years ago we had but 5,3is,- 4S3 inhabitants and very little money, very little commerce and no manufactures. A poor people scattered along the sandy stretches of stormy sea, wholly ignorant of the fertile interior of the continent.
 The world was then dominated by Eng land, then, as now, mistress of the sea, and then having at home 100000 inhabi- tants France had 27,OOOOOO; Spain, Il, ,OOO.- GOO; Germany all told, 100000. and Russia, 8, 5,OOO,OO0. These countries ruled the world in 1900, and they little needed the United States, which has outgrown them all, Rus sia only excepted. Against 76000,00O in this country England now has 40,OOO 900; France, 3S, ,OO0,O0O; Austria Hungary, 100000; Ger many, 5S,o0O,0CO; Italy, a new country, 29,- 900 coo; Spain. 1S,OOOOOO.
 Russia has 12OOOO,OOO alone among Cau- a. sian countries outnumbering the United states; but this is a case in which numbers do not determine relative standing. The wealth and productiveness and skill and en-
 Fc:se of this country are vastly greater m those of Russia. Mulhall, the Eng Esh statistician, has, in fact shown that this is the wealthiest nation in the world. It's aggregate of property, real and per- sonal, will be sswn to be by the census aiOJO millions of doiiars thus placing s::.::s
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
Mir. ChaiIioux in Massachusetts,.

At a Democratic rally in Lowell, Mass, Mr. Chalifoux was one of the speakers He discussed the campaign from a business point of view. He then proceeded to de- scribe the rise and insolence of the trusts, | springing as they did directly from and maintained and protected as they have been by the Republican party. It passed a tariff bill at their direction. These trusts, thus fostered and created, developed an artificial property, boom, but it was soon dissi- pated. It had an unstable foundation Mills were shut down, and wages were in some cases decreased. Demand fell below production everywhere.
 The greed of the plutocrats did it. Trust securities and illegitimate profits worked their own ruin. Water was shaken out until the trust securities fell to fifteen cents on the dollar of face value, and we are confronted by stagnant and serious con- dition of trade and business.
 And not thing of a substantial nature will this administration do to help business. It refuses to pass a Nicaragua canal bill. It refuses to open the Warrior river which would unlock the coal, iron and steel of vast minieral district. The White House forbade such appropriations. Why, no one knows. The railroads or the Carnegies, or both, said No.
 MT Chalifoux, in conclusion, urged his hearers to vote against these millionaire schemers He urged them to vote for William Jennings Bryan and for the Dem ocratic nominee for Congress.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER.
From the Atlanta Journal

From the Atlanta Journal
 We see no reason why Hanna should scold Scott for his frank declaration of friendship for the trusts. It was d smaller thing that Hanna's assertion that the trusts are a myth and everybody under stands, anyway, the relations between the trusts and the Republican party. It is a clear case. The two are in league of fensive and defensive The Republican party has so shapd legislation to breed and foster trusts. It has refused to enforce Federal and State laws that have been enacted for the purpose of preventing and suppressing trusts. The trusts, in their turn, have stood by the Republican party.
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country far in advance of Great Britain. France and Germany are the next in the list and Russia is scarcely considered in the roll of wealthy nations. Another cen- tury will place us far beyond any other nation in any respect unless some great general disaster intervenes, or organized wealth gains the upper hand and proceeds to crush the creative faculties of the coun- try, thus destroying the ambition and en- ergy of the people.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
PNEUMATIC SYSTEM.
For ~.icaeo Similar to the One in
 Operation in Boston.

Chicago, November 5.-The Post today says: Boston capitalists are taking active steps to invade Chicago with a pneumatic service similar to the one operated in Boston, An important advance was made toward the completion of the plans of the astern capitalists by the incorporation at Springfield today of the Illinois Pneumatic Service Company with capitalization of si00,O00 Among those said to be interested in the enterprise are Charles w. b. Dllo- way, and Oakes Ames, counsel for the Eastern syndicate said that it was hoped to have the system in operation inside of six months.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
Lipton's Plans.

New York, November 5.-Sir Thomas Lip- ton is conferring at Glasgow with George L. Watson, the designer of the new chal- lenger for the America's cup, says Lon- don dispatch to the Herald.
 It is learned that Sir Thomas visit was for the purpose of signing contracts for the building of the yacht. These have been placed with the Hendersons' Meadowa yard, the builders of the Thistle. the three valkyries, the Brittanic, the Meteor and the Sybarita-
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
WHAT BoNI OVERLOOKED.

From the Baltimore American.
 The prudent title-monger who comes over here in future searching for an American heiress will, before committing himself, get lawyer to examine the eodicils of the pa aternal will and take the measure of the bride-to-be's big brother.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
Another Case of Plague.

Bremen, November 5.--A plague case has apparently developed in Germany. A sailor named Kuntz, who arrived here October s7 on board the German steamer Marion Burg from South America, has shown suS- picous symptoms and the authorities to- day notified the bacterioiogieal experts :E determine whether it is a case SS the plague.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
Made Perpetual

Chicago November 5.-Judge vssle of tte State Circuit Court today decided that the Board of Trade quotations must be S:eA-l to the public without discrimination. The temporary injunction against the Board Ss Trade restraining it from withholding its market quotations from the central s--;..l and stock exchange is made perpetual.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
THE NOISY RETTCR.

From the Washington Times.
 The growing ranks of the army of pes tferous braggarts who loudly offer 10 wa ger 'all kinds of money on Mckinley in dicate that Hanna has not spent all the cash from the trust barrel on the spell binder, but has introduced the megaphonic bettor as q new campaign institution.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
THE PEOPLE WILL SAY.

From the Washington Times.
 The Augean stables to be cleaned on Tues day are the domiciles of the trusts. There is a Hercules from the West prepared for the task. The people are the judges as to whether this sanitary task is to be done or left undone. And if they vote against the cleaning process, they must not complain because they are compelled to hold their noses.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
THE CUSTARD ARSHIP.
Proposed That it Make the Journey from Texas Here About Nov. 20.

Austin, Tex, November 5.-The Custard Airship Company, which has a capital stock of $1OoOO0, will complete its first fly ing machine at its factory at Elm Mott in a few days.
 The ship weighs 250 pounds and has a carrying capacity of from three to five men. Its maximum speed is 100 miles per hour. The initial trip will be from Elm Mott to Waco, distance of twenty miles. It is proposed to make a journey to New York fin the ship about November 70.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
A REMINDER.

From the Detroit Free Press
 To refresh the memory of the ordinary voter we desire to announce that William Mckinley is the gentleman running for office with Theodore Roosevelt on the Re publican ticket
The age-herald., 1900-11-06

pr. Harper of the Standard Oil Univer- sity has called down the professor who advanced Rockefeller and Hetty Green several numbers beyond Shakespeare and who uses slang, but the particular idiot who denounces public schools is still at large
The age-herald., 1900-11-06
HE OEIy DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA

THE FULL ELECTION RETURNS WILL BE DISPLAYED BY STERE- OPTICC.s IN FRONT OF THE AGE-HERALD OFFICE THIS EVEN. ING.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06

Some think Tod Sloane snubbed the Prince of Wales instead of vice versa. Tod is in an independent position also, for he is as good at riding as the prince is at ruling.
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Hereafter the Count and Countess de Castellane will be confined to S29717 fracs a day or about s165O. The heartless French courts and the Gould boys did it.
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George Gould will bring the Castellane spending habit down to a limit if the French courts do not weaken.
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Tod Sloane as well as ". w. Astor, has been snubbed by the Prince of Wales, who is the boss snubber of the motherland.
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Dowie invites Mansfield, O., to walk up to the polls today and vote for the man who turned John Sherman out of the Sem nfn
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GOOD FOR THEIR BUSINESS.

From the Wichita Eagle.
 The present campaign has been certainly all the throat specialists could ask.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06

This is the day of action-the day when the voter owes his country something bet ter than words.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06

Count Boni understands the art of burn ing money, even if he be a simpleton in other respects.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06

Bonis new Gould check is not just the sort he likes.
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The castellanes will live happy together as long as the Goulds foot the bills.
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Sir Thomas Lipton seems to think this country was created to be exploited by himself.
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woolley should have the West, but he will not get it today.
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Grover Cleveland of Delphi is seducing the elusive trout today.
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The mediaeval fences of this town must go. All fences sprang from the Dark Ages.
The age-herald., 1900-11-06

The silent voter is silently preparing to disappoint somebody today.
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The man who votes Is the man who vii have a clear conscience tomorrow morn ing.
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Mr. Mcxinleys chances for place ar' good.
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Mir. Rockefeller has concluded that he ii not a bigger man than Shakespeare.
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There are no pivotal states in the Debs or Wharton Barker estimates.
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yats early but not often
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And Thomas B. Reed said not a word.
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Miss Carrie Bridewell passed through Alabama on Sunday, proceeding by way of Montgomery and Mobile, and travelling m special train composed of five Pullman
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 French courts and the Gould boys did it. Dowie invites Mansfield, O., to walk up to the polls today and vote for the man who turned John Sherman out of the Sem ate Tod Sloane, as well as ". W. Astor, has been snubbed by the Prince of Wales, who is the boss snubber of the motherland. George Gould will bring the Castellane spending habit down to limit if the French courts do not weaken. This is the day of action-the day when the voter owes his country something bet ter than words.
 Count Boni understands the art of burn ing money, even if he be simpleton in other respects
 Sir Thomas Lipton seems to think this country was created to be exploited by himself.
 The medaeval fences of this town must go. All fences sprang from the Dark Ages.
 The man who votes Is the man who will have a clear conscience tomorrow morn- ing.
 Mir. Rockefeller has concluded that he is not bigger man than Shakespeare.  There are no pivotal states in the Debs or Wharton Barker estimates The silent voter is silently preparing to disappont somebody today. Grover Cleveland of Delphi is seducing the elusive trout today Woolley should have the West, but he | will not get it today.  MT. McSinley's chances for place are good. And Thomas B. Reed said not word.  yats early but not often