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The age-herald., 1901-03-01
AesIis Is Pleased.
lille Southern Aegis.

From the Ashville Southern Aesis.
 It certainly should be a source of con- graduation that this town Is at last freed from the demoralization that attends a festival that does not belong to this lat itude, if 1t has a proper place in any. It certainly has none here In Latin coun- tries below the snow line such a festival may be acceptable, but 1t is not wanted in land that cultivates decency. and that can have moreover at short notice cold weather Tn February.
 To the great credit of snis town 1t has been shaken off and no good citizen wants to see any more of it.-Age- Herald.
 The Aegis began its campaign against the degradation of north Alabama by the introduction of the Mardi Gras festival at Birmingham, and every year since has characterized 1t, as it is, as a devotion to the obscenities and indecencies of the meanest and vilest impulses of the hu- man heart. @ y
 It Is the source of the highest grati- fication to read the announcement of the Age-Herald that Birmingham, the pride of our State, in its progress and wealth. its humanitarianism, it's classic halls, zeal for the fine arts and intellectual as- pirations, has freed itself from the fun- gold of such a growth as the Mardi Gras exhibition, poisoning its atmosphere of a. healthy moral development for which there are so many incentives in It's sur roundings and among its good people.
 The Age-Herald by its comments on tho pernicious show, which encourages vice, has exalted it's columns and may it's timely condemnation of such moral de- formaties in the name of amusement, take such deep hold in the sentiment of Birmingham's people as to insure that gifted town against the further disgrace in the future by such exhibitions The Aegis congratulates the Magic City and the Age-Herald on the omen for good it sees in the cause of that newspaper and the people of that town.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
Should Be Easy Sailing.
From the Bessemer Workman.

From the Bessemer Workman.
 With the experience of Mississippi, Louisiana and South Carolina in the mat ter of constitution making Alabama ought to be able to have pretty clear sail ing In the dealing with the question of suffrage reform. That action on this question Is needed cannot be questioned. The fact that the white people are in control of the offices of the State is not sufficient, for there should never in the future be any question of a government resting on the intelligence and virtue Of the people. .za.. ,.
 As matters now stand in Alabama,
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
Improved Farm Machinery.

From the Pickins County News.
 It is noticeable in this and other sec tions of the country that the farmers are becoming large buyers of improved farm machinery. The walking and riding cul- tivators, and the disc harrows and blows, and like improved implements are being used more and more each season. The News Is pleased to note such a marked evidence of advancement among our ag- riculturalists.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

with the large negro vote to contend wirn and which vote iF always more or less ct the command of interruptions men wRo from ambition are anxious to foist theR- selves upon the people without regard to the means of doing so such a condition of affairs is unworthy of a great State
 We have the utmost confidence in tue wisdom of the people of Alabama to meft this great question of suffrage and settle 1t to the best interests of those who ase competent and fit to exercise 1t.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
Suspicion by the People.

There has been some difficulty in in- ducing the best men in some counties to declare themselves candidates for the constitutional convention, because such men have hesitated to make the serious personal sacrifice entailed by member ship of that body" observed Hon. Joseph B. Graham of Talladega yesterday, him self an unopposed candidate for the Eighth Senatorial district consisting of Talladega and Clay counties.
 Whilst I do not fear the presence of many unfit men in the convention, yet 1t has been and continues to be a problem to get a sufficient number of men thor. oughly equipped and at the same time having the full sympathy and confidence of the voters.
 'The people are a little suspicious of any attempt to interfere with the organic law. They will perfectly understand and accept Q statute, but the force behind the statute they do not care to investigate, declaring that they are not lawyers with a lawyers duty to understand constitu- tional powers. They will take 1t for granted that the power Is there. and they PIoItl that II bc ulQisLuiDcu, lOt di"dyS seeing the absolute necessity of revision which may arise and which in fact has arisen and Is now forcing action at the hands of the very people who are in a sense suspicious of their own powers-the only inherent power in this country
 This spirit of distrust, or whatever it may be called. of any interference with the basic law of Alabama was shown very clearly in the several attempts made to pass the Birmingham amendment to the constitution. That amendment ap piled solely to Birmingham city, and yet there was a vague public distrust of 1t, a suspicion that trap was being laid for the whole people, and this indehnable kind of dread was sufficiently powerful to de- '.nt the amendment. The people, on the first two efforts to pass the amendment didn't vote against it in any great num- bers but they wouldn't vote for 1t, which had the same practical effect of defeating the proposition.
 "The constitution to be submitted by the coming convention will have to re- ceive public approval at the polls, and therefore 1t should be framed by our wisest and most influential men in the varius counties"
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
SPEAKING IN PARALLELS.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
 My friends" remarked the chief cook to the barnyard fowls, 'I have sent for you to ask whether you prefer to have your necks wring or your heads chopped off" And they replied unanimously that they preferred neither sort of treatment Whereupon the chief cook reminded them that they wandered from the point. and that they should read up on the Chinese indemnity question.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
The Other Side.

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 It is pleasant to note that the other side is finding something to kick about in con- nection with school histories. General Boynton is severely critising some of tho books used in the schools of the District of Columbia, both as to their treatment of the civil war and the war with Spain. If these books had only been unfair ta- wards the south 1t Is fair to presume that there would have been no complaint.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
Need Health Certificates.

From the Huntsville Mercury.
 With the Governor of Alabama indis- posed at home, the Speaker of the House unable to preside over that body and at least dozen members of the House and Senate confined to their rooms, 1t would appear advisable for candidates for of flee to procure health certificates.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
Just as Predicted.

From the Ashville Southern Aegis.
 We contended from the first that Spears would be defeated at the poles-that Ne would contest-and that his only hope house. These intimations have been yep- ihed but we are inclined now to the opin- ion that such a case as he will make will disgust even the Republicans-the better element of the party getting tired of all such frauds as Spears.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
Sympathy for Sampson.

While Rear Admiral Sampson has been vigorously denounced for his letter to Secretary Long, In which he urged the secretary not to appoint warrant officers to be ensigns, because they would not shine socially-a letter never intended to be publshed-much sympathy is express ed for him by those who know of his physical i'll health and who appreciate that the controversy with Schley has worn him and worried him almost to desperation.
 There Is certainly no excuse for the snobbishness of Admiral Sampson in in- sisting that there should be no promotion for warrant officers simply because they have not had social advantages. That is a feeling that prevails among a few na- val officers, but fortunately for the serv- Ice most of them do not hold such opinA ions, although they doubt the wisdom of promoting warrant officers to be commits stoned officers. Admiral Dewey and a number of naval officers of high rank be- lieve in making this opening for capable young men and the Sampson letter will be effective in creating public demand for the promotion of enlisted men in the navy who have proved themselves com potent. If polish is needed this can be secured gradually by associating with fellow officers in the ward rooms just as many of the graduates of Annapolis who were of humble parentage gained polish at the academy and as some of our mil lionaires have after they gained their millions. Another result of Admiral Sampsons unfortunate protest against against the promotion of warrant officers will be to make ...s own advancement over Schley either as rear admiral or as vice admiral an utter impossihility.
 The courteous and gentlemanly Admiral Hichborn who has just retired Is an, ex- ample of the benefits that come from pro- motion from the ranks. for he started as a ship carpenter and became one of tho most competent and progressive naval constructors .--e navy ever had, Other examples might be cited. es
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
They are Naughty.

From the Bessemer Herald-Journal
 Complaints are made about certain so- called business men discussing matters unbecoming gentlemen, on the dummies as they travel from here to Birmingham The conversations referred to are em- barrassing to respectable passengers. Such conversations should be avoided.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
The Mortgage Crop.

From the Selma Times.
 The mortgage crop is said to be unpre- cedented in some of the cotton counties in the State. That means, of course, larger acreage in cotton One sight. un- familiar by disuse for several years, is the cars of corn being received and dis posed of to the farmers.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
From the Greenville Advocate.

From Inc GreenVille Advocate.
 The Age-Herald has recently put in the largest and fastest press in the State and equals that of any in the south. This new perfecting press has capacity of over forty thousand perfect papers m hour, and besides blacke, can print a paper In four colors. We may expect a repetition of Sunday colored papers nkc those published In New York and Chicago and other large cities. The Advocate congratulates the Age-Herald on It's great success.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
Must See the Ring Master.

From the Bessemer Herald-Journal.
 The inauguration of MT. Mckinley is to be conducted with regal splendor. Col onel Hanna Is expected to be present. as the people would be somewhat disap- pointed if they did not get to see the rirg master
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

Mark Hanna's place in the inaugural parade is uncertain because he him self has not yet spoken. When he speaks the administration Is all atten- tion
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
Room for Two Ports.
3 Tuscaloosa Gazette.

From the Tuscaloosa Gazette.
 Mobile evidently does not desire to see the city of Pensacola in the State of Alabama. Alabama is big enough to own two gulf towns, provided she get the sec ond one on terms not exorbitant.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

The Delaware Republicans are re- questing the Hon. MT. Hanna to con fine his attentions and orders to his own bailiwick. But he and the trusts own the whole country.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
GIVE HANNA THE REINs.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Senator Hanna. should enjoy alone the honor of riding with the President. Let him take the reins. A footman will not be imperatively needed.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

Admiral Sampson has declared against an inroad of warrant officers on the quarterback, his objections be- ing strictly of social nature. AS snob he is clearly entitled to an ad- vance of at least one hundred num- berS
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
cuha,s Choice.

In the matter of accepting the condi- tions imposed by the United States the Cubans will have to choose between some what limited independence. which means better government than they could possibly get If entirely independ- ent, or the continuation of the control by the American Governfent under military rule. which ultimately will result In an- nexation. Had the American Govern ment, regardless of its duty to itself, to the world and to Cuba, determined to give Cuba free rein in its government, the necessary result-certainly within few years and perhaps months-would have been American intervention and an- nexation. Thus by securing limited in- dependence the Cubans gain what Is really greater independence because cer- tain to be of longer duration-that is, un- til Cuba is so peopled by American eit- zens or the native Cuban become so i'm bued with American ideas that Rnnexa- tion is voluntarily sought
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
An Alabama Boys Success.

Samuel Hill Lea Is the chief engineer for the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company of Pennsylvania, one of the most extensive corporations in the Uni ted States.
 He was born in Alabama less than
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphaers prophecies for this day, Friday. March 1, 1901:
 'unfavorable day, be careful"
 Thou wilt have an unsettled year, and thy business will require much attention, this being thy birthday. Those in em- ploy must be careful"
 "A child born on this day will be quick and active, but not fortunate in its busi- ness'
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
n the Ashville Southern Aeeis

From the Ashville Southern Aegis.
 The Age-Heralds new press, made nec- essary by its increasing popularity and circulation, is in operation and the lead ing daily of North Alabama is now brighter than ever.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
WITH THE EDITORS OF
 THE STATE PRESS
That Would Be Justice,

Frol.i the Canebrake Herald.
 Hale County has retired from the Ninth the Sixth. Jefferson now has a greater cinch on the votes than ever. Let's all get out and let Jefferson have a district to herself.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

Sam Johnson's remedy against a flood of new books needs reconstruc- tion at this time: When a new book is published, l read an old one."
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

The inventor of the Carrie Nation cocktail Is in danger of libel suit. The great Kansan thinks her name has been taken with undue liberty.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

Roosevelt must handle the extra session before he can take on any more wild animals or orders for maga- zine articles.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
TO MAKE SMOKE.

From the Wichita Eagle.
 It is plain to be seen that in due time Mrs Nation intends to make connection with the tobacco store.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

There is nothing left of the subsidy steal but Mark himself, and he intends to get even in the inaugural pro- cesSion.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

The esteemed Congressional Record is now a spellingbook reformer. It writes the hazing center now West innint
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

King Edward Is playing King Hal. just now in the dropping of boon com panions of the past.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

The three biggest Americans today are MT. Grove, Mrs. Nation and the billion-dollar steel combine.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

There Is nothing more theatrical in Washington than the black gowns worn by the Supreme Court.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

Mir. Bryan's Commoner has been an every week affair that disturbs no- body.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

Ella Wheeler Wilcox, who is an ex-
 pert, says that Platonic love really does exist in this world.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

Substitutes for the beheaded named in decrees are ruling high in China at present.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

From the Bessemer Herald-Journal
 The Age-Herald Is getting many we'll deserved compliments in regard to their magnificent new press.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

The allied forces in China have un done the work of the missionaries.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

Andrew Carnegie will have to con- test for a Senatorial seat If he wants to die poor.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

Editor Howell has crushed the day lights out of Bernhardt's Hamlet.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

The present, or past, winter was good enough to all, the groundhog in- cluded.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

The snickersee Is to work out a set clement of the Chinese trouble. It Is ready for business.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01
THE NEW PRESS.

From the Alabama Beacon.
 The Age-Herald has bought a s25. 900 press and looks more up to date than ever!
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

In a Chinese execution 1t is neces- sary to identify the head, because of the activity of the substitute industry.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

Cuba has all the clements of the South American revolution habit.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

doubtful if this could be done, the prob ability is that Democratic opposition will yield to the demand of the majority.
The age-herald., 1901-03-01

D. A. Fitch Is the only authorized traF- cling representative of The Age-Herald in It's circulating department.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-07-18
Rode the Pony to Drink.

A correspondent of the Chicago Rec
ord-Herald tells this story about Car
ters Grove, an old manor house near
Yorktown, Va: cit is one Of the Gus
toms of Carriers Grove, as old as the
mansion itself, to have a bowl of mint
Julep always standing upon the side
board, and people from Williamsburg
or Yorktown and the neighboring
planters who passed that way never
failed to stop for r~efreshment. DR..
Booth. the present owner, say of one
of the former proprietors who had the
govt SO badly that he could not walk
and used to lie all day long on a couch
In the corner Of the dining room and
groWl about the pain he suffered: He
had a Shetland pony trained to lie
down on the floor beside him. When he
felt thirsty, he climbed upon the pony's
back, rode over to the punch bowl.
drank freely of the beverage that al
ways could be found there and then
returned to his corner and rolled upon
his couch, while the patient pony
would lie down beside him until his
services were needed again."
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-07-18
Support of Physicians.

Each physician in the United States
has 600 persons to look to for his sup
port, for 1 to $50 is the proportion, ac-
cording to the latest governmental sta
t1st1cs. California stands at the bottom
or top, depending on the view-of the
list, for there there are only 416 ctual
and prospective patients for each NJ.
D., while in Alaska 2,349 persons have
to depend on or take chances with one
doctor. New York is near the average,
with COB persons for each physician to
look after, and Pennsylvania comes
nearer the average than any other
state, with 662. Lying partially be-
tween these great states comes New
Jersey, where the number of medical
practitioners falls off until one has to
care for $50 persons.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-07-18
NEW SHORT. STORIES
Sentiment and Dividends.

Charles K. Lush's new novel, "Tht
A~utocrats," may be considered a study
of practical politics and business con
ditions in Chicago, says The Record
Herald. Bidwell is the typical 'boss,'
and here is a characteristic conversa
ton between him and the banker Led
low:
Il see you have been reading OBJ
served Bidwell, glancing at the boob
that Ledlow had laid aside. ST FIND
no time to read myself and did not
suppose you did"
ct is simply a part of my exercise
explained Ledlow. 1.-THE doctor pre-.
scribed it, and I read half an hour ev.
cry evening. Then I go to work.
what is the book?" asked Bidwell.
1T is called Treasure Island,' writ
ten by that fellow named Stevenson"
Some relative Of Ike's, I guess" OBJ
served Bidwell. what is it about?
like the title"
"Oh, it's all about a couple of men, a
doctor and a business man, who fitted
up a ship and went to an island to dig
up a lot of gold! They got it, too; made
a big return upon the investment"
"How much did they declared" asked
Bidwell.
Several hundred thousands, I should
judge" answered the banker.
pooh, a mere trife!' observed Bid
well.
"The original investment wasn't
large" explained the banker apollo
g~etically.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-07-18
What Our CoI1eres Cost

In this era Of big things it is inter
est1ng to consider the cost of college
instruction. That may enable us tc
make up u minds as to whether OF
not it pays. The grounds and buildings
are appraised at $133, 900, 1000, the pro.
ductfve funds at $13S, 900, 900, the scien-
tifc apparatus at $14, 600, 900, the bene-
factions at $21, 100000, while the total
income of them all is $21, 900, 900. That
is a great income, even greater than
the $16,O00,0OO the poor people of the
city of New York annually pay into the
policy shops Of the metropolis in a
game In which they have no chance to
win. Here is an Illuminating contrast.
The whole country pays $21, 900, 900 an
nually for its highest education. The
metropolitan city alone puts SIG. 900
yearly in a game that only preys on the
Ignorant. I fancy no college man ever
played policy except in the pursuit of
knowledge and by way of experiment.
When ignorance is SO costly, higher ed
ucation cannot be very dear at twice
what Is now spent on it.-John Gilmer
Speed in Ainslie's.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-07-18
Paid For His Tima.

Tom Brown, the cashier of the Bank
OF California, was pestered the other
day by a promoter who persisted in
explaining to him an invention which
he claimedfwould bring fame and for
tune to himfif he could only enlist the
aid of sometone to assist him in intro
ducing it. But Brown had heard such
fairy talestbefore, and so he got snap
by and brought matters to a business
basis. "My time is very valuable" he
said, "and I cannot allow you to take
up any more of itf' "How valuable?'
asked the promoter. ga dollar a min
ute," said Brown, with an air of dis
missal, as he turned to his desk and
rustled the papers in a farewell to you
sort Of way. "Thens I'll take 20 min
utes," said the promoter as he laid a
large piece Of glitter on the bankers
desk. He took the full time and rat
tied along until he had quite finished,
devotfng his last few seconds to an
earnest promise to call again. Then
he cashier sat back in his chair and
wondered on which side he should en-
ter his $20.-San francisco Argonaut.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-07-18

HE MAS sHNORING LOIKE A HORsE
humping at his door. When he strug.
gled into consciousness and realized
that'he had left no call at the Office, he
was naturally very indignant. But as
his sleep was spoiled for that morning
ne arose and, dressing himself, appear
ed before the clerk.
"See herey' he demanded, "why was
called at this<unearthly hour?'
Il don't know, SIR" answered the
clerk. "II ask Nike"
The Irishmanlwas summoned.
"Why did you Acall Mr.. Jefferson ?''
inquired the clerk "There was no call
left at the office for him"
Taking the clerk by the coat, the
1rishman led him to n side said
in a voice mysterious with information
to impart:.
Fl SNORING loike a horse, sir,
and Oh heerd one of the byes say as
how he war shaping onct fer twinty
years, so [ seq to meself, says Oh,
'Moike, it's comm on to him ag'in, and
It's Yer july to get the craythur out O.
the house immedjit' "-Washington
Post.