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The age-herald., 1901-04-17
THE ONLY DAILY nEwspApER IN AlAsAMI
Seeking the bubble reputation Even n the cannon's mouth.
 - As You Like It.
Chances m the Language.

"Aught" for stnaught" is of course unhistoric and it is also offensive to the purists. "Naught" is correct, but taught" has come to stay, and all the purists in the world, reinforced by the telephone girl, cannot prevent the change. "Aught" meaning cipher, and taught" meaning the opposite are confusing, but public convenience de mands the two uses of the word, and public convenience is the umpire of language.
 The word umpire" by the way un- derwent similar change. It was once written "numpire," but the initial 'n" was dropped at length. It was worn off, so to speak. Readiness of speech did it. Readiness and ease of speech has materially modified the language, and it has practically substituted "aught" for "naught," and there is lit tie use in kicking against custom and 
 ease in speech.
 It is a sad fact perhaps that the purists are not very influential in the matter of speech or of the written language-one and the same thing. The purists cannot win where they have case that involves additional vocal effort. This as the trouble with .'naught." It is 'Pot so easily spoken
 "srght," 1nd it must go. The his
 # tbf language is not favorable to the retention of the initial "n," and the course of pronunciation will nil it-has nibbed it-from the word that designates a cipher. The battle of the purists- is practically lost. The aid of the telephone girls was summoned too late. The 'n" cannot be recovered.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

the people come to see that this re- public was not formed to govern dis tant colonies. It can fleece them, but not govern them honestly and prop erly.
 Neither Nicely nor Rathbone have been brought to trial in Cuba. A com missary sergeant has been tried in Manila, but no contractor or commis- sary has been called to account, and very likely will not soon be. The Ma nila trouble seems to have wide ramifi. cations, while the Havana trouble was confined to a small western clique that gathered in all the loot. The loot in Manila seems to have been well dis tributed. The want of mail communi- cation deprives the country of full par ticulars, but when letters come it will doubtless be seen that there was not much of rioting, extravaganza and stealing lacking in the complete scene. All seem to have been tarred with one stick, and government contractors held the stick. In another set Of cases the commissary dealt in the goods of the soldiers, and altogether we have an object lesson that does not invite more colonies of the Philippine pattern.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
CENSUS TAKING IN RUSSIA.

From Pearson's Weekly.
 The first general census in Russia was taken in January in 1897, but-as may be expected in such vast countryside diff faculties are so great that the returns can not be vouched for as absolutely correct. Compared with Western countries, cen- sus taking in Russia is rather crude. Prior to 1897 the census had been taken ten times. but this was to find out how many males there werf who paid or ought to pay taxes The first census took place so far back as 1724, when the number of inhabitants was set down at 100000 in round figures; in 1897 the number was given as 129,0OO,0OO, including Finland
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Duty Is To Vote.

From the Cullman Tribune-Gaze
 About the 2Sd will be busy time with farmers, 1t is true, but in the interest of good government 1t is their duty to vote for the Constitutional Convention. After the constitution is framed 1t will be sub mitted to the people for ratification so that nothing inimical to their wishes or interests can become an organic law without their consent What better guar antee could they require? Therefore let every patriotic citizen vote and reform the ballot. In this county where there Is no negro vote people do not appre- ciate the difficulties that confront the cit izens of those counties out numbered by ignorant and vicious negroes whose votes can be bought and controlled by unscrup- ulous politicians to the detriment of good government and law abiding citizens
 Think of the voters of Cullman County, and come to their relief at the polls on the 2sd of April. 9.is.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Which Shall Be seeond7

From the Mobile Herald.
 The Anniston Star is what Artemus Ward was accustomed to call Ian amoos- in little cuss.' It has all the assurance that is shown by small canine when it puts on airs in the presence of good natured mastiff. In a recent issue we find the following: ''The race for leader ship among Alabama cities lies between Birmingham. Mobile, Montgomery and Anniston. Birmingham. by reason of its industrial advantages, will probably con- tinue in the lead. and Anniston. which now occupies fourth place, will, by req son of its industrial advantages. prob ably distance the other two cities during the next ten years If Anniston's past progress and present growth continues, and there is no reason why 1t should nor the Model City will push the Magic City for first place in the course of a decade or two" If Birmingham now occupies the lead among Alabama cities the cen- sus does not show 1t. What ten years will bring about no one can predict, but
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
SCATHING CRITICISM OF
 CAPT. CAREERS METHODS

Washington, April 16--soiicitor General Richards today filed with the United States Supreme Court brief in opposi- tion to the application of bail filed about ten days ago in behalf of former capt. Oberlin M Carter, now confined In the United States penitentiary at Fort Leav- enworth, Kan, upon conviction ot frauu in connection with harbor improvements, etc., at Savannah, Ga After reviewing the history of the case the Solicitor Gen eral says in part:
 "The validity of Carter's conviction and sentence by the court-martial has been sustained by three civil courts and five judges, not counting this court, before which the matter is now pending for the third time"
 Carter now applies for suspension of the sentence and asks to be released from Imprisonment pending the hearing of his second appeal on the ground that he Is suffering from nervous collapse, and sec ondly, because he Is innocent of the charges and can only establish his inno- cence by pressing to trial the charges embraced in the Georgia indictment.
 The Solicitor General brings affidavits of physicians and prison officials to re- flute Carter's first ground. They say Car ter Is physically and mentally sound.
 As to the second journal the solicitor general says, If the criminal case in Georgia cannot be tried without Carter. neither can it be tried without his con- spirators, Greene and the Gaynors. Yet, t~, December, 1899, the government has been strenuously endeavoring to secure the re- moval of Greene and the Gaynors from New York to Georgia for trial"
 MT. Richards says that the investiga- tions of the government reveal the loss of an aggregate of F, ,15s through Car ter's operations. of which be (Carter} re- ceived one-third, with travelling expenses added Tn view of these facts MT. Rich ards says:
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
MT. Proctor Promoted.

The old time friends of Mir. G. W. Proctor will be gratifed to know of his promotion to the position of assistant treasurer of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company. at Louisville, vice s H. Edgar, recently made second vice president. with headquarters in New York City.
 MT Proctor is an old Birmingham boy and worked in the Louisville and Nash vile freight office lere under Agent John Cox, along about 1876, when he married Miss Dora Ward, the eldest daughter of Mrs George R. Ward. Since that time MT. Proctor and Mrs. Proctor have lived in Louisville.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Bishop yEsher Dead.

Chicago, April 16-Bishop J. J. Esher. after protracted illness, died in this city today, aged 7S years Bishop Esher was the senior bishop of the Evangelical church, having continuously occupied the Episcopal office since 1863. He served in the active ministry since 1s45 and was the oldest minister in active service in his church.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Singular Work of Habit.

Hon. John B. Knox of Anniston Is at the Caldwell"
 That was an odd personal note in yes terday's Age-Herald, and it illustrates in very high degree the enduring force of habit It is Remarkably suggestive of many things.
 E That Identical "personal'' appeared in the Age-Herald upon an average perhaps of once week for three years, previous to July, 1898, for Mir. Knox gave Birming- ham the pleasure of his presence oftener then than he does now, and he invariably stopped at the Caldwell Hotel, and the Age-Herald invariably announced that fact in precisely the same form that was followed yesterday
 In July. 1893, the man charged to do the hotel work of the Age-Herald quit the paper and went away-went to Europe and remained there continuously for five years. In 1894 the Caldwell Hotel was de- stroyed by fire. and has never been re- built The man in question returned to the Age-H Herald in 1898, and was again as- signed to hotel work. Since then he has repeatedly written of the presence of Hon. John B. Knox in Birmingham, and invariably noted that he was stopping at the Morris Hotel.
 Night before last this same man wrote: Hon. John B. Knox of Anniston Is at the Caldwelr'-not the Morris, but the Caldwell, that was burned seven years ago and never rebuilt!
 1t was of the overmastering force of habit. and was purely mechanical. There was absolutely no thought in the deed. Yet the man has never been charged with slovenliness in his work. To make the case more curious, 1t may be stated that the man read the printers proof of what he wrote-always reads his own proof. Thus he not only re-wrote a paragraph he was in the habit of writing eight years ago and had never written since, but himself read it in cold type for the very purpose of detecting errors, work of proof-reading which he has been doing for more than twenty years: yet he did not know he had made such a singular mistake until his attention was called to 1t at noon the following day! His brain clearly had no part in the transaction.
 What nerve was it that directed the writing, and what. brought that nerve in- to action and drove a graphite pencil to files of the Age-Herald of Sunday, Aus as being of the busy life of today?
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
The OIympian Games.

Chicago, April 16-The committee which is at work on behalf of the effort to have the Olympian games of 1904 held in Chica- go, has decided to call for popular sub- scriptions this week. The list will be op- ened for sums as low as 25 cents, and the subscriptions will be interchangeable for tickets or stock. Committees will be ap- pointed in all the public schools to pro- vide a childrens fund.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
ANTIQUITY OF THE ROSE.

From the Chicago Record Herald. f
 The rose dates back 4,O0o, 900 years to the tertiary period. It belongs to a useful as we'll as ornamental family, as many of our best fruits are developed from it, or rather from divergent branches of the rose family. From creeping potentilla the rose after the lapse of age has emerged the queen of flowers.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Bishop and Many Priests.

The Right Rev. Bishop Allen of Mobile and a distinguished party of priests left Birmingham yesterday afternoon for Cullman to take part in the stately cere- monies incident to the consecreation of the Rev. Father Baasen as first monsign- or of Alabama. The party with the Bishop consisted of Rev Father O'Callag- han, vicar-general of the diocese, and Rev. Father Shaw, private secretary to the bishop, Rev. Father Kirwan, Rev. Father Filan, and Rev. Father Leonard, all of Mobile; Rev. Father O'Reilly, Rev. Father Meuerer, and Rev. Father Ken nedy of Birmingham; Rev. Father Wright of Bessemer, Rev. Father Galland of Pratt City, Rev. Father Robert of Brook side, and Rev. Father Brady of Annis- ton In all, there will be about twenty five Alabama priests present, exclusive of the numerous monks of the Order of St. Benedict.
 There was banquet in the monastery Of St. Benedict last night. and this morning there will take place the splendid ceremonial of the conservation of Father Baasen.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
oLD-FAsHIoNED BUT GOOD IDEA

From the Texas Sun.
 It seems. if the rising generation had its way, about all the boys would be law yers, doctors, dentists, and clerks, and the girls teachers, stenographers, and typewriters. It Is really refreshing to run across boy who is willing to tackle a mechanical trade or some useful employ ment requiring manual labor, and 1t is certainly pleasant to meet a girl who is willing and hopes to bd such a mans wife. This is about the way level-head- ed gentleman of the "old school ex- pressed himself in our presence a few days ago, to all of which we gave hearty amen. He further said it really seemed to him, if these things progressed in the direction they are now taking a few years longer, we would have to i'm port our mechanical labor from abroad. It is certainly pot pleasant to contemplate the result.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Great Sugar Shipment.

Liverpool, April 16.-The influx of sugar from the continent has been so enormous in expectation of the imposition of duty on that commodity that S,s29 tons are now in stock here against Ss, $50 tons for the month of April. 1900.
 About 65O0,000 Havana cigars have also been taken out of bond.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
The Potato Industry.

From the Talladega News-Reporter.
 If it be fact that flour can be manu- factured from the sweet potato, as claimed by a New Jersey firm, the indus try will eventually prove blessing to the south, as the sweet potato crop is a pretty sure-~thing each season in the south, and the yield of the tuber on our lands is frequently enormous. Moral: Raise "taters."
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
The Farmers are Busy

From the Covington Times.
 The spring like days have put the farm CTS to work in dead earnest and very few people. outside of those coming on busi- ness are in town these days. Our mer- chants are all good jolly fellows and never get blue over a few dull days.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Topeka Contest Case.

Topeka, April 16.-Judge Hazen in the District Court todey decided the pre- iiminary motion in the Parker-Hughes contest for Mayor in favor of Parker. Democrat, by overruling the motion to quash the writ of mandamus. The case will now be heard on its merits Saturday. the question being whether the council must grant a certificate of electionn to Parker.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Sir Robert Peel Gets commlttaI.

London. April 16.-In the Westminster County Court today an order for com initial to prison was made against Sir Robert Peel for non-payment of a judg ment debt. The warrant, however, was suspended for week and 1t was an- nounced in court that a settlement would be effected in the interval. M ga
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
FROM THE BURIED LIFE"

By Matthew Arnold. Only-but this is rare
 When beloved hand is laid in ours. When, jaded with the rush and glare Of the interminable hours. Our eyes can in another's eyes read clear, When our world-defen'd ear Is by the tones of lov'd voice caress'd- A bolt is shot back somewhere in our
 breast,
 And a lost pulse of feeling stirs again. II - '~w"~a, and the heart lies Al ve say. and what we
 r. Al re of his life's flow. l ng murmur. and he .1 1t glides. the sun.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Spencer Eddy to Marry.

London, April 16.-The afternoon papers here today report the engagetent of Spencer Eddy. Second Secretary of the United States Legation at Paris and Miss Daisy Letter. sister of Lady Curzon of Kedieston. MT. Eddy was here last week on his way to Paris. Intimate friends who saw him then discredit the report.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Barn and Buildings Burned.

From the South Alabamian.
 The barn and an adjoining building of W. E. Cammack at Suggsville were de- stroyed by fire Monday night, together with three mules and about 800 bushels of corn. The fire is supposed to have been of incendiary origin. MT. Cammack had some trouble with a negro short time ago. and circumstances pointed to him as the perpetrator. The negro was arrested.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
MAYER BENJAMIN MAYER.
l the Tuscaloosa Gazette.

From the Tuscaloosa Gazette.
 In the death of Ben Mayer, managing editor of the Birmingham Age-Herald, Alabama lost an exponent of the highest and best journalism. Those who knew MT. Mayer regarded him as man in every sense of the word and his death is universally regretted in his home town.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Easily Spotted.

From the Tuscaloosa Sun.
 The man who loves to hear the yelp of a hound better than the bleat of a lamb, Is generally the man who never sends his children to school. and keeps his corn crib in Kansas and his smoke house in Illinois.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
From the Montgomery Advertiser.

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 In the death of Mir. Ben Mayer, Man aging Editor of the Birmingham Age- Herald. State press circles lose one of their most valued members. For almost two years he was in charge of The Age Heralds news columns, and in that time 1t is safe to say that, while he gained many friends, he did not make an enemy Conservative and careful, he was at the same time fearless in exposing wrong and ever ready to laud the right. Per sonally, he was of most genial and gen. erous temperament, his frank disposition and calm judgment at once commanding respect for the man and admiration for his ability. As a true indication of his personality, it Is sufficient to say that the men with whom he worked and whose labors he directed. loved him as a brother.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Amply safeauarded.

From the Jackson South Alabamian.
 It is gratifying to note that the new constitutional movement is meeting with the candid endorsement of organized la bor. The interests of labor will be amp ly safeguarded by the new instrument
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
A Needed Improvement.

From the Ensley Herald.
 Birmingham has on exhibition a type writer that operates itself without the aid of fingers or brains. We hope the infer nal machine can write better specimen of letter than one we received from that city a few days ago written on a type writer which was supposed to have both brains and fingers behind 1t. If 1t can't beat that attempt it is mighty poor machine brains or no brains.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
BEAR AND LITTLE BROWN MAN

From the Boston Herald.
 Russia is said to have changed her tac- tics and has gone from bluff to blarney in her endeavor to have Japan aid her in her far eastern schemes. It remains to be seen whether Japan can be won over by smooth words.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
 ANDNELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphael's prophecies for this day. Wednesday, April IT 1901;
 Sell in the afternoon; evil for all else" :"
 Beware of losses. and not risk any money or speculate; thy business will fail and cause thee much anxiety, this being thy birthday; see that thou dost not quar- rel"
 "A child born on this day will be quick and clever but not fortunate; it should keep in employ"
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Major Anderson and His Company.

Major Frank Y Anderson was reported decidedly better and much more cheerful yesterday, and 1t Is believed that he will now begin to rapidly mend, though it may be many days before he fully regains his strength
 Major Anderson, who spent three weeks in private apartments in St. Vincaat's Hospital is now in his own home in Twenty-frst street, and though he has been seeing no visitors. he yesterday was pleased to receive President c. c. Harvey of the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad. MT. Harry H. Hall of the New Orleans bar Mir. R. V. Tomlinson of Lon- don. England, and MT. J. A. Winston Smith of Birmingham.
 President Harvey is the yice-president of the Alabama State Land Company, of which Major Anderson is the widely hon. ored and successful general manager. and MT. Hall and MT. Tomlinson are directors. while MT. Smith is the company's legal counsel. The directors held a meeting yesterday but transacted no business of public interest They afterwards called
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Large Grape Yield.
Fruithurst yineyardist

From the Fruithurst Vineyardst.
 From present prospects Fruithurst will have a larger grape crop than ever this year. which means thousands of gallons of the famous Fruithurst wine.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Professor Rowland Dead.

Baltimore, April 16.- Prof. Henry A. Rowland, of the Johns Hopkins Universi- ty died suddenly at his home in this city today. Although the professor had been in i'll health for several months, his death was entirely unexpected.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
WISE MAN.

From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
 Grover Cleveland undoubtedly has too much sense to go on the road with his lecture on Venezuela. The public will not stand for 1t.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
WITH THE EDITORS OF
 THE STATE PRESS
And an Editor, Too.

From the New Decatur Advertiser. A counting machine has been invented
 that will count 10000 s20 gold pieces in a minute! We have ordered one for our own private use.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Preparing for Hold-up Game.
rom the Tuscaioosa Gazette.

From the Tuscaioosa Gazette.
 The property owners of Buffalo are pre- pairing to indulge in the hold-up game. All visitors to the Pan-American Exposi- tion had as well be prepared to stand and deliver.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Nothing Left to Buy.

From the Vernon Courier.
 It is not given out what Morgan and his associates have thought of buying this week. The fact is there are very few things now that will attract their atten- tion.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

upon Major Anderson in a body to pay their respects and to expresc gratihca- tion over the improvement in his health. The president of the company, Mir. Charles Chin remains in London. Under Major Anderson's able and wise direction, the Alabama State Land Company is en- toying extraordinary prosperity. It owns several hundred thousand acres of most valuable timber, mineral and farming lands.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

In Minnesota a man cannot marry until he proves his health good. The burden of proof is on him and the pre- sumption against him. This is con- sidered a good law.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

The administration holds that Porto Rico is prosperous and the Philippines healthful, and anything to the con trary is considered disloyal.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

The s1SO,OOO book of the Hon. Web. Davis is withheld from the American public even more strenuously than W allie Astor's new book.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
IHE I.,s.

From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
 Thomas Jefferson and Tom Johnson happen to have the same initials. and it may be a Presidential coincidence.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Fake Story.

4 Lisbon. April 16.--In the best informed circles here 1t is declared that the story that the Queen of Portugal will enter a convent Is absolutely fantastical.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

The Pan-American Exposition with Niagara Falls attachment is prepar- ing to get returns on it's systematic advertising.