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The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Educational Qualifications.

From the Mobile Item
 Some very prominent men in Alabama have announced themselves as opposed to the disfranchisement of all the ne- groes, irrespective of whether they are good law-abiding, moral citizens This regulation of the suffrage is a very se- rious matter. The negro is now in main part the 'Inc"ucated citizen, and his dis franchisement because of a lack of edu- cation or for other good reasons may clear the political horizon for time, but it is doubtful if this state of affairs will continue for long. As the years pass by the black man is becoming more ambit- ious to obtain an education. and the schools for the colored race are well filled. while the white parents, in the rural districts especially are. we regret to say, very recreant in their duty to their children in this respect, and the white children are not being educated as they should be.
 The disfranchisement of voters in Ala bama for lack of education may, after all, prove a spur to the negro race and we may within the next few years see the black man pass Into the polls and ex- srcise a privilege which must be denied men of our own race, because the dis franchisement on educational grounds has made the negro prepare to vote, and has failed as an incentive to educate among our own people.
 We hope this state of affairs will never exist; but we say. 1t is possible, and men of the present generation may witness this era In our beloved Alabama
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

an era of legislative absolutism, in re- spect of many rights that are dear to all people who love freedom. Monarchical and despotic governments. unrestrained in their powers by written constitutions. may do with newly acquired territories what this government may not do con- sistently with our fundamental law. The idea that this country may acquire territories anywhere upon the earth by conquest or treaty and hold them as mere colonies or provinces Is wholly in- consistent with the spirit and genius. as well as with the words. of the Constitu- ton. It will be an evil day for Ameri- can liberty if the theory of a govern- ment outside of the supreme law of the land finds lodgment in our constitutional jurisprudence.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
SENATOR MORGAN TALKS
 ON THE INSULAR CASES
BY ALBERT HALSTEAL

apart from each other in their definition, as they would be if they were each stated as power of Congress in a separate sec- tion of the constitution.
 'The power given. as to each form of revenue collection. is not made to depend on the power given or the form of its ex- ecution with reference to any other power. If the only power given to Congress had been that the Congress shall have power to lay and collect duties,' the limitation would have been distinct as to the exclu- sion of all other powers of taxation; such, for example, as the power to tax the States in proportion to the value of all land within each State to be esti- mated according to such mode as the United States in Congress assembled shall, from time to time. direct and appoint as was provided in the eighth of the articles of confederation.
 q understand that the distinctive sepa- ration of these several powers into sepa- rate grants Is a thoroughly established law of construction. under the decisions of our Supreme Court
 Duties, as that word Is used in sec- tion of article 1 of the Constitution, and also in paragraph 5 of section of article I. and also in paragraph of sec tion of article I, and also in paragraph 2 of section 10 of article l. all relate ex- clusively to imports from and exports to foreign countries. Congress never had power to levy a duty on anything that Is not an import from a foreign coun- try. The words duty and duties In our Constitution with reference to the collec- tion of revenues have no reference to domestic taxation. A state may levy an export duty upon It's own productions. under its own laws. with the consent of bat tax in virtue of any power to collect revenue that it has in its own right.
 But no state can levy an export or import duty upon articles going to or coming from another state. Congress has the exclusive power to regulate com meroe between the states. but cannot levy import or export duties on articles transported from one state to another or through any state. The duties, such were formerly levied by the states of Mexico. and the likin taxes in China and the octroi taxes in France. have no place In our federal or state constitutions or laws We abolished all such tramme1s on our foreign and domestic commerce. of which there were many under the ar ticles of confederation. The Constitu- ton was designed to abolish the entire system of interstate taxation, and all likin and octroi taxation. and has fully accomplished that object
 ''If Congress can levy duties on com merce. consisting of imports and exports between countries. states, territories. dis tricts or provinces that are included within the sovereign jurisdiction of the United States it can only do 50 by re- lpealing the distinct legal signincatfon of the word duties in paragraph 1. section 8, article 1. of the Constitution.
 'I will never vote to repeal that def. hilton while the Constitution remains un- changed"
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Washington, June 2.-(Special )-Sena- tor Morgan is one of those who are dis satisfied with the Supreme Courts de- cison in the insular cases. In an inter- view in which he analyses and criticises the courts decision the Alabama Senator says with characteristic force and em- phasis
 ''As all who are responsible for the preservation of the principles that must control in our government must be free to reach conclusions on lines of reason ing that are satisfactory to themselves I have adopted for my own guidance a solution of the questions-I mean the leading ones-that are decided for the present in the DeLima case and the Downes case by our Supreme Court.
 Perhaps I ought to feel dismayed at the rashness of adopting line of argu- ment that none of our great judges seem to have considered, but I cannot accept conjecture as a basis of reasoning, when facts are in direct opposition; nor can adopt a conclusion and argue for It's sup port by ignoring the actual state of the facts which must either be forgotten or swept away before the conclusion can be logically adopted.
 "The view of these questions that satis- fies my mind and conscience is simple, and depends upon a few indisputable 1acts' Assuming that Porto Rico is within the exclusive sovereign Jurisdiction or the United States, it must follow that her government Is within the constitutional powers of the United States whatever may be the extent or the method Of exer- cising those powers as to other matters, Congress has a clearly defined and care fully limited field of authority and of ac- tion as to the levy and collection of tariff duties in Porto Rico.
 '.This definition and restriction is fixed in the constitution as an unavoidable guide to congressional legislation and conclusive test of it's validity It does not depend upon the physical, commercial or other condition of Porto Rico or its po- litical relations to the United States, ex- cept in the one fact that the island is within the sovereign Jurisdiction and is subject to the legislative power of the United States. It does not depend upon the fact that duties, imposts and exclses shall be uniform throughout the United States. although that requirement gives great emphasis to the central provision in the same section of the constitution which defines and limits the power of Congress to lay and collect taxes. duties imposts and excise to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general well fare of the United States
 Taxes, duties, imposts and excises are
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
QUIT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Father Finn Says He Cannot Preach
 When He Believes in War.


 New York, June 2.-The Cunarder Etruria which had been anchored in the fog all night off Sandy Hook, came to her dock early this morning. She brought over in all SIS passengers, among them being the Rev. Thomas Vincent Finn, a graduate of St. Patrick's Roman Catho- lie College at Carlow, Ireland. He said that he had been ordained as a priest and had had charge at New Ross and Black water. He explained that he had severed his connection with the Catholic church because he could not preach peace when he believed that only war could save his country from being depopulated.
 Father Finn has written books on the instruction of 179S and other Irish sub- jects. He says that while here he will work for the freedom of Ireland.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Pledges Kept.
From the Coosa River News.

From the Coosa River News.
 The old opponents of the constitutional convention have just witnessed the proof of untruth No. l. They have insisted all along that if the Democratic party ever got a constitutional convention together in Alabama that its action would never be referred back to the people for their rati- fication. One of the first acts of the body was to pass a resolution to submit It's work to the people by unanimous vote. The next complaint now is that the new constitution will be ratified by the Black Belt just anyhow, whether 1t meets the appreciation of the people or not. It is safe to count that assertion in the sore head class, too. If the constitution is a one the people of Alabama will ratify 1t; If not, it will be emphatically defeated.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Professor Starr Is a barber expert.
MIR. PULLMAN.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 He has strong hold on the affections of the farmers of his state. They believe him to be honest and sincere. To man in whom they see these qualities the peo- pie forgive much They will put up with personal peculiarities and foolish acts. So it may be the South Carolinians will vote to keep Tillman where he is They have not had Senator of greater native ability since the death of Calhoun.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Auuinaldo Wept.
om the Mobile Register.

From the Mobile Register '1--
 Aguinaldo, it. is asserted by the Manila New American, fell down when Arellano read to him those passages to the estab- lishment of civil service and free schools in the islands. He declared that he could no longer hold out against the United States and serve the interests of his peo- pie. Aguinaldo is too quick on the trig- ger. He should have waited to see if civil service would have it's head knocked in as has been its fate here at home; and also where the color line would be drawn in the schools. Aguinaldo was always impulsive.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphaers prophecies for this day, Monday, June g. 1901
 Thou mayest expect slight sickness or indisposition: as to thy business it will go on as usual
 "A child born on this day will meet opposition from those Tn authority. and should avoid law. It will succeed best in employ.'
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Larae Sale of Lumber.

''The Standard oil Company has re- gently purchased upwards of 10000. GOO of the common grades of lumber in the Ot- tawa market at prices as high as any paid last year, and this should prove an element of strength to the lumber trade throughout the country said an Ala bama lumberman yesterday
 "The lumber business in the South has been active for some time past and 1t will continue to be prosperous. The South has great wealth in its lumber lands"
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
uaeful In Mosquito Time.

From the Huntsville Tribune.
 An effort to strike oil near Decatur is being made. Our prediction is they will strike more water in that vicinity at pres ent writing than anything else. We would be pleased to see Decatur strike oil, how convenient it would be to kill mosquitoes with, 1t woJld be a regular God send to that people.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Insures Publicity.

From the Thomasvllle Echo
 The convention made no mistake in hay ing all that is said and done stenograph- ically reported, printed and distributed among the delegates, so that there can be no room for sections to be inserted in the new organic law of the State without all of the delegates being aware of it.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Well Qualified.
From the Thomasville Echo.

From the Thomasville Echo.
 We think the trustees will make no mis- take in selecting Hon. Hannis Taylor as president of the State University. Why should We go out of the State to get a man to fill this position when we have such a man as Hon. Hannis Taylor, who is willing to accept the position? We think that MT. Taylor is in every way qualified to fill the position.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Central Railroad.

From the New Decatur Advertiser.
 From an advertisement published else where it will be seen that the Central Railroad of Alabama. from Decatur to Jasper, is a sure go. The parties back of it have plenty of capital, and all that has been asked of us Sy them has been promised. Now what Is to prevent the Decaturs going on another boom, after the oil has been discovered?
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Still Burns.

New ork, June 1.-At the meeting of the executive board of district 15 of the Ma tional Association of Marhinistsaetaoin h etaoin uldrhs cmfwyp jqkgbv xzfififffh fiji From the Thomasville Echo.
 The turpentne still of Ferguson X Mc- Dowell, near Coffeeville, burned last Fri day Loss about $500 to s1,000. The still caught fire while being recharged and was a pile of ashes in a few minutes. The men will rebuild at once.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Turkey With Four Eyes.

From the Troy Messenger.
 H. H. Thompson of Goshen was in the city today. and told us of a queer freak of nature that he possesses on his place. It is a turkey that was matched off a few days ago, with three others. The curiosity has four eyes and two separate bills. MT. Thompson should raise the freak for the county fair.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
THE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA

Set deep glass of rhenish wine on tne contrary casket, for if the devil be within and that temptation without, | know he will choose it.
 The Merchant of Venice.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
WITH THE EDITORS OF
 THE STATE PRESS
From the Anniston Hot Blast.

From the Anniston Hot Blast.
 The appeal presented to the constitu- tional convention by Booker Washington and other negro leaders in behalf of the negro race is very temperate and re- spectful document and will doubtless be given the consideration 1t deserves.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

Senator McLaurin should do some necessary work in Georgia, where two United States Senators are denounc- ing the Supreme Court decisions.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The elongated Fairbanks boomlet is not sweeping over the country to any great extent. It is not yet visible to a naked eye on the Indiana horizon.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The constitution, the flag and the tariff constitute a tumble that a Phila- delphia lawyer could not assort and put right.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The West Point hazers declined to accept the asphalt beds of Venezuela as new field for their peculiar stren- uousnesS.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The Platt pill that Cuba tried to swallow has returned to the surface again to be resugared.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

It is now believed that Pat Grove was himself kidnapped, and that he had to give up the greater part of his orig inal ransom money.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The members of the Cuban consti- tuGional convention are sticking stead fly to their ten-dollar-a-day jobs.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
About Persons.

F. H. Hubbard of Boston is at the Nor ris.
 c. D. Gillian of Virginia is stopping at the Florence.
 Among the persons registered at the Arlington are Ed Green and wife Mont gomery, and c. H. Mills, Mobile
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

Under the Brown-White decision could a child born today become Pres ident of the United States?
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

If victory follows its baseball team, Birmingham will forget that the con stitution no longer follows the flag.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

A New York lawyer says the decis- ions of the Supreme Court have devel-
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The logical" candidate is becoming very numerous. Foraker and Fair banks both say they see it.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The Conger gubernatorial boom in Iowa has exploded. It was built on the Chinese plan.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

oped three kinds of territories-those with a small 't", those with large 'T'' and States. Take your choice.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

Eight out of the nine justices of the Supreme Court repudiated Justice Browns reasoning.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The Heron plan of wedding is not present getter, and will not therefore become popular
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

Senator Mark Hanna swallows the Supreme Court decision, empire and all
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

Florida outranks India in civiliza- tion because she never burns widows.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The work of Congressmen now in- cludes the writing of patent medicine testimonials.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The American in the new posses sions Is not g. citizen. He is simply a Y, nat-is-it.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

If the mosquito can carry germs and malaria, the house fly can carry epidemics. ..
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

oped three kinds of territories-those with a small 't", those with large ,'T'' and States. Take your choice.  If victory follows its baseball team, Birmingham will forget that the con stitution no longer follows the flag.
 The logical" candidate is becoming very numerous. Foraker and Fair banks both say they see it.
 The Conger gubernatorial boom in Iowa has exploded. It was built on the Chinese plan.
 
 Eight out of the nine justices of the Supreme Court repudiated Justice Browns reasoning.
 The Heron plan of wedding is not present getter, and will not therefore become popular.
 The work of Congressmen now in- cludes the writing of patent medicine testimonials.
 The American in the new posses sions is not g. citizen. He is simply a W nat-is-it.
 If the mosquito can carry germs and malaria, the house fly can carry epidemics. =. Senator Mark Hanna swallows the Supreme Court decision, empire and all.
 Florida outranks India in civiliZa- tion because she never burns widows. The flag with or without the consti- tuition is now offered to all corners. 
 The constitution was left at the post
 
 Straw hats are au fait today in the northern States.
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The age-herald., 1901-06-03

The flag with or without the consti- tuition is now offered to all corners.
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D. A Fitch and J. c. Little are the only authorized travelling representatives of The Age-Herald In It's circulating depart ment.
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The constitution was left at the post.

Straw hats are au fait today in the northern States.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-08
contInned frnm nnre B.

when suddenly the sharp crack OF re-
revolver rang loud and clear above the
hum Of voices. Then there was COM
plete silence.
President Mckinley stood stock still
with look of hesitency, almost Of be-
wilderment. on his face. Then no 10.
treated a step while p2lor began to
steal over his features. The multitude.
only partially aware that something So
rious had happened, paused in surprise
while necks were craned and all eyes
turned as one TO tho RESTRAIN.
Then came a commotion. With the
leap Of tiger three men throw them.
selves forward. rs with one impulse and
sprang toward the would be assassin.
Two Of them were United States secret
service men who were ON the outlook
and whose duty it was to guard against
just such a calamity rs had here be-
fallen the president and the nation.
The third was bystander. a negro.
who had only an instant previously
grasped the hand Of the president. Az
one man the trio hurled themselves up.
ON the presidents assailant. In u
twinkling ho was borne 10 the ground,
his weapon was wrested from his grasp
and strong arms pinioned him down.
The multitude which thronged the
ediiice began 20 come 90 "A realizing
sense Of the awfulnos. of tho scene of
which they had 0een unwilling witness.
es. 4 murmur rose. spread aud swelled
70 "A hum Of confusion. then grow 60 a
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-08
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PRESIDENTS CONDITION.
The Only Fear of Physicians Now Il
septic Poisoning.

hhe oniy rear OF fh1slcians wow u
septic Poisoning.
Buffalo. Sept 7-Prosident McKin.
ley maintains a good measure Of his
strength and those who watch at his
bedside hold higher hopes for his ulti-
mate recovery The shock from the
wounds inflicted upon him by Leon b.
Czolgosc seems TO have been less than
anticipated aud that is regarded AS high
ly favorable TO him. IL Is admitted the
crisis in his condition has yet 10 come.
and that there is the gravest danger un.
al this has been safely passed Several
bulletins came from the chamber OF the
president during Friday night and the
early hours this morning and they all
indicated a spirit Of hopefulness. The
president rested well Friday night there
was no alarming conditions Of tempera.
ture or pulse and the spirits Of the suf.
ferer was strong aud CHEEKY.
Mrs Mckinley bears mp bravely in
her sorrow and the physicians IN attend.
ance feel but little concern on her &C.
count
The fear Of the presidents physicians
is that septic poisoning will set in and
il is for the first symptoms Of this they
are Watching
The bullet is lodged in tho muscles Of
the back and physicians have decided
for the present it is Of secondary impor.
lance. The bullet took downward
course. but neither the intestines nor
kidneys were injured. OF this tho ply.
sicians are confident.
II Inflammation should appear in the
neighborhood Of the place where the
bullet is believed to be lodged, Roetgen
rays will be used 20 locate the bullet
and doctors do not think there will be
any difficulty in extracting IT, The rap
idity Of the patients pulse does not un-
duly alarm the physicians. DIR. Rixey
says the president has always had somo-
what Of an erratic pulse and it, sudden
rise was not unexpected. The president
is conscious and calm and collected. nj.
though still somewhat drowsy from tho
effects Of ether administered 10 him.
The following bulletin was issued by
the presidents physicians at II O'Clock
noon;
There is no decided change in the
presidents condition since last bulletin.
Pulse, 1856. temperature. i02; respiration,
2s."
The operation on the president Friday
lasted an hour. A 5-inch inchuon was
made. the course Of the bullet followed
until tho physicians were satisfied che
kidneys and intestines were unlnjurod.
the latter was lifted out and examined.