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The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Some Loq-RolIlnq.

There will be a lot of log-rolling in Birmingham tomorrow" said a prominent politician yesterday. When the State Democratic Executive Committee meets there will be present nearly all of the one hundred and fifty-five Democratic nominees for delegates to the Constitu- tional Convention. There are at present three candidates for president of the con- vention and each has a strong following in the State. It is highly probable that amidst the other matters to engage their attention during their stay in the city will be that of presiding officer for the convention. Of course that question will not come up in the committee meeting, 1t has no place there, but the members of the committee and the candidates for delegates are all deeply interested and there Is hardly doubt but it will be a live topic in the hotel Hobbies and at the cafes. The candidates for president of the convention will all be present and will most likely interview as many of the candidates for delegates as they possibly can.''
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
UNITED STATES TERMS TO
 CUBA MAY BE ACCEPTED
BY ALBERT HALsTEAD.

Washington, April 2-(Special. )-The members of the Cuban Constitutional Convention are beginning to understand that the terms of the United States will not be changed in any respect. They are slow in fully appreciating this fact, and 1t is likely to take some further time be- fore they yield to the inevitable. The members of the convention are not an ig- norant set; in fact, many of them are very shrewd and keen. Their interest in the future of Cuba is entirely selfish. They have dreamed of the day when with out any outside interference they can govern the island as they choose and pro- mote their own interests. They have wanted the chance to administer the gov ernment of the little Republic and profit thereby This desire to goven and foot" the island of Cuba make them stubborn. They are keenly disappointed to find that the United States does not propose to permit any such misgovernment, and while beginning to appreciate that they cannot secure terms any more satisfac- tory to their own plans, have not reached the point of being ready to yield to the in- evitable.
 In considering the situation in Cuba it is best to understand the irresponsible character of a majority, if not represent the property owning people in Cuba and none of them is a property owner Their position is similar to that of common council in any large city in the United States, which has no taxpayer in it's membership and no member of which was elected by the property owners and taxpayers. Such a common council would be Irresponsible, with nothing to make 1t necessary for 1t to have regard for the interests of the property holders. In ad- dition to this actual responsibility is the shadowy sentiment for liberty. They shout Cuba Libre." but with them lib-
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Nehraska's New Senators.

As the truth comes slowly out in .sebraska it is seen that the railroads reaching out in Nebraska became alarmed lest the legislative session should come to an end leaving them short two Senators to vote against the Nicaragua bill. So they got together and named two new men. The Union Pacific named Joseph H. Willard, an Omaha banker, who was formerly a director of the Union Pacific Company and is still interested in it, and is really it's manager so far as Nebraska politics is concerned. The Burlington Railroad named Charles H. Dietrich another banker, who has long been a close personal friend of General Man. ager Holdredge of the Burlington sys. tenn. Nebraska is railroad ruled, and when the two systems came to an agreement, ratification followed with. out hitch as matter of course.
 Beyond any reasonable doubt, says the Washington Times, ''both oi iIese men can be depended upon tc fight the Nicaragua canal, and prob ably to favor and vote for the Panama canal. All the trans-continental Sena tors favor the Panama scheme because they know that an inter-oceanic water way by that route is not feasible, ant will never be successfully con structed."
The age-herald., 1901-04-03

erty means freedom without restraint, absolute license. With a convention so composed, 1t is evident that the attitude of the United States in imposing condi- tions that will prevent misgovernment and enable our country to intervene should it be necessary, has been a great disappointment. and that the convention finds difficulty in conforming tc the ne- cessities of the case.
 While the outlook cannot be called en- couraging the opinion prevails in official circles here that the convention will fnal- ly yield and accept the Platt amendment. If it delays very long in doing so there are two courses that can be pursued by Governor-General Wood, who will, of course, act in accordance with instruc- tions received from the President One is to adjourn the constitutional conven- tion to a distant date and leave the dele gates to ponder. Or he can dissolve the convention and issue an order for anoth- CT election, stating plainly that the new convention is to consider the relations of the proposed Cuban republic with the United States. Either course would show the Cubans that the United States means what 1t says, and either the present con- vention or the new one could then proba- bly be depended upon to accept the Platt amendment. If the same stubbornness continued dissolution would follow, and the United States, retaining it's troops in Cuba and maintaining the military gov ernment. would simply wait patiently for a reign of reason, when the Platt amend ment would be accepted. It matters very little how soon the Platt amendment is accepted. Delay may be useful in bring ing the Cuban people to better under standing of the responsibilities involved in elf-government even of a limited kind. The United States has infinite patience, and no one here is worrying as to the re- suit, though there Is a natural desire to have the matter settled.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Two Plain Propositions.

There are two propositions that are simply beyond successful dispute on their merits. When we pass from the realm of merit or justice we enter the realm of tyranny, where any propo- sition with force behind it is admiss able. But where fair play and justice prevail these two propositions stand unassailed and unassailable:
 1. Communities that desire to sup plement the State school appropria- tion by a local tax should be granted that privilege.
 2. Legislative representation in one House as well as in the other should be based on population.
 In five-sixths of the forty-fve States neither proposition would be disputed by any one. In one-sixth of the States there are some lingering relics of other days that are turned to account by those who are willing to be unjust and tyrannical.
 In all modern and progressive coun- tries the people are encouraged to establish better and still better schools. The more education the more production, for they go hand in hand. When Louisiana in her new constitu- tion authorizes any municipality to levy local school tax, it is difficult to see why Alabama should say to her school districts. Stand still. Your schools are good enough. You do not need better ones. Do not try to be progressive. Do not attempt to keep step with other States. Stand still and stagnate.' Is the constitutional convention prepared to adopt for the long future such a platform?
 And then as to representation, there is no more reason why it should take two and a half men in Jefferson to make one man, politically speaking, in Mobile, than there is in taking five or ten times that number. In either case it would be disfranchisement without rhyme or reason-mere tyranny and force. There is no reason why rep resentation should not be based on population-no reason why county should not have Senators up to the ratio of Senators, for counties are not States in any sense or respect or par ticular. Counties may be punched or arranged as the conventions sense of justice may dictate.
 If justice and fair dealing are to be eliminated, and force and dickers brought to the front, then the conten- tion is lost. To those who have, more shall be given under the rule of force. But is it best that the action of the convention shall have such a basis !? This question is up to the members of the constitutional convention.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
DE WET IS A HUMORlST.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch
 General De Wet Is said to be an unim- pressive person in appearance, not so tall as most of the Boers, Addressed and ill- mounted. But he has, among other good qualities, the saving grace of humor. MT. Hillegas, who wrote a book about Dom Paul, describes him as the greatest hu- morist in the commandos-in the opinion of his followers. Not long ago he agreed to give three British prisoners their free- dom if they would carry message to their general. When the latter opened the message he read Please chain these three men. I am catching them every day."
The age-herald., 1901-04-03

John B. Knox, who is candidate for president of the State constitutional con vention, came in from their homes at An niston at noon yesterday. MT. Knox is one of four Democratic nominees for del egate at large to the constitutional con vention.
 Col. w. c. Tunstall of Greensboro, mem- Der of the State Railroad Commission, is in the city.
 H. W. J. Ham of Georgia is in the city. MT. Ham gained considerable reputation few years ago on the lecture platform, and is generally credited with having coined the word "snollygoster," which means a mountaineer with a propensity to talk on all occasions and on all sub jects, and with equal propensity to use high-sounding words without regard to their meaning
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Railroad Deal.

New York, April 2.-Spencer, Trask and Company, bankers have issued a circu- lar stating that, acting in behalf of the holders of more than 90 per cent of the common stock of the Rio Grande and Western Railroad they have negotiated with representatives of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company the sale of such common stock, together with all such securities and properties. They of fer to include in their sale such com mon stock as may be deposited with them on or before April 30, the price allotted to the common stock by the vendors being 80 per cent net with 4 per cent interest from January l, such amount being reached after deducting a commission of per cent per share.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03

Robert c. ogden, resident partner of John Wanamaker talked on "Advertis- ing as a Business Force,' at the con- vention of the Merchants Association in New York
 We all know" he said, ''that adver- tising is a business force, and a very great power that has to be recognized most thoroughly.
 With the public mind fixed upon business as 1t now is, with the competi- ton that exists between traders, it is undoubtedly the fact that without ad- vertising of the proper kind a business cannot be successfully prosecuted to any large degree. Therefore, I consider the advertising as the force that is to vitalize all the other work that may be put into the business. After the mer- chandse is purchased after the service Is hired, the steam that is generated in order to make the mechine move, is the advertising.
 "A great deal of advertising fails of it's results, because the advertiser gets discouraged. The most successful ad- vertistng that I have ever known is that which has been exploited on a very large
 
 scale. The man who has had the courage to advertise to a certain extent and spend s2O,00O should have the courage to spend another s5o00 and vitalize all the rest. Lack of courage is one of the most com mon experiences of advertisers. I am speaking now of newspaper advertising and the advertising of general merchant disc
 "The manager of a department, the salespeople who are to sell the goods, should be told the policy of the head of the business. so far as advertising is con- cerned, and the way the matter Is to be presented to the public, so as to arouse the interest of all.
 "The column of the newspaper is the merchants rostrum. It is his pulpit. It Is the stump. From that he addresses the public at large. From that he speaks to his constituency. He speaks to his
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
TiE-UP IN MUNCIE.
Trouble Between Journeymen Carpen'
 ters and the Contractors.

Muncie, Ind, April 2.-Practically all the carpenter work in this city is tied up, and prospects of an early settlement of the difficulty between the journeymen and contractors Is poor. At joint meet ing of contractors and representatives of all the city lumber companies the latter agreed not to sell lumber to anybody during the period of the strike.
 At Elwood, with the exception of the men engaged on the interior finishing of the new Methodist Episcopal church, which will be dedicated next Sunday, ev- cry union carpenter in Elwood has laid down his tools, and no more work will be done until the scale for the new year is signed by the Contractors Association.
 The carpenters and contractors at Ma rion have practically come to an agree ment on the scale for the coming year. They will hold another meeting tonight and settle the matter.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
BICYCLE ON RATIONAL BASIS

From Leslie's Weekly.
 No one can say any longer that vanity, pride or vulgarity monopolize the bicycle, for it has delivered itself from all con- tact with these and receives its patronage today from those who use it because they need it and love it and honor it by their sensible appreciation and reasonable en- thusiasm. We congratulate the sensible men and women of the country that the time has come, and so speedily, when coarseness in any form of expression is no longer connected with this splendid n- vention, which is so well adapted to meet l the needs and add to the health and pleas ure of the people
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
BRITISH STEEL iNVADEs RUSSIA.

From the London Express.
 It is announced that not only are two great English firms making files for their Russian customers at their own works erected within the Czars dominions, but another firm has commenced to put down plant in that country for the manufac- ture of that high-grade crucible steel for which Sheffield is so famous wherever engineering work is done. The news has come as 0 great surprise to the people of Sheffield, who regard the new de- parture as an event of exceptional im- portance and significance and many are wondering where the movement of which it forms a part will end. The firm has sent out to work the plant staff of Sheffield melters and mixers. but Rus sians will be employed to do the unskilled labor.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
FUNSTON PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER

From the New York Commercial Adver-
 tiser.
 If we were on the eve of another na- tional campaign aspirants for a Presi- dential nomination would need to keep wary eye upon him, but his glory may fade before three years shall have rolled away, or 1t may be eclipsed by that of newcomers to the arena of national pol- itics. But that he should be spoken of as a candidate for the Presidency because he captured Aguinaldo through one of the boldest and most perilous devices ever ex- ecuted in war is not at all a matter for surprise. It would have been cause for wonder if he had not been nominated by somebody within an hour after the news of his exploit arrived.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Kansas Buried in Snow.

Atwood, Kan, April 2.-The extreme northwest corner of Kansas is buried in a heavy blanket of snow that Is two feet deep on the level, and from eighteen to twenty feet in drifts. The prairie roads are impossible. The Orleans and St. Louis branch of the Burlington and Mork River from Atwood to St. Francis is blockaded. For six days the railroad com pany has been working every man and snowplow that can be secured, but fewer than ten miles of the forty-five have been cleared.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Fruit Crop Not Promising.

From the Vernon Courier.
 The fruit crop does not appear to be very promising for this year. Many of the old peach trees have died during the winter after having borne an unusual crop. The pear trees do not seem to be well filled with blooms. An extra crop on a fruit tree often comes like the song of the swan. The farm or home which does not have few good fruit trees around it lacks one of the most attractive and valuable adjuncts. The year in which the orchard does not bear is the year to culti- vate and prune.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Governor Candler Besieged.

Atlanta, Ga, April Ex-Governor Candler is besieged of late with inquiries from persons in the north and east who desire information in regard to the position, environment and general condition of the negroes in the southern states. The lat est communication is one today from student of the Michigan Agricultural Col lege. The Governor dropped his official duties for time and replied to the com municaton at length.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Ii Hung Chang Returns.

Tien Tsin, April 2.-Li Hung Chang, with his bodyguard, Is returning 10 Shanghai He is indisposed. Steamers are detained at his disposal and he is ex- pected to arrive here Thursday.
 A company of Germans defeated 1000 Chinese robbers on March 31 seven miles north of Tien Tsin, killing eleven and woundng fifty. It is reported that a dozen foreigners were cooperating with the robbers. The Germans captured thir- ty carts and a gun.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Kitchener Grants Mining Concession.

Capetown, April 2-Lord Kitchener has granted permission to three Rand min- ing companies, which later will be in creased to seven, to resume work with fifty stamps each, provided the maximum wages paid to miners before the war are restored. Miners over pay will be devoted to the fund of families who have lost rel atives in the war.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Didn't Recognize Good Thing.

From the Selma Times.
 The extravagant values put on sermons claimed by the missionaries as being de- stroyed by the Boxers and for which they claim indemnity, must make the Chinese feel like kicking themselves for their failure to recognize a good thing when they saw it.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Much Presidential Timber,

The search for Presidential timber on the Republican side has developed not only Third Termer Mckinley and Lion Killer Roosevelt, but three others who are pushing to the front. First, there is general Fred. Funston, who is the most popular of the entire lot, and who would run like wildfire if the election were close at hand. The pro
 motion to star in the regular army
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
The Weather and sinqina.

The season of spring poets is fast ap- preaching" said a man yesterday who keeps tab on the weather. "Or, to speak more accurately, spring is at hand, minus the poets. The spring poet is just stock joke of the American humorlst. The joke Is also decidedly shop worn. Spring poets are few and far between. I don't mean by this that springtimes are far between, but that the spring poet, the American humorist to the contrary, is rara avis 1 think the superstition about spring poets originated from the line by Tennyson, Tn the spring young mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love- For poets sing of iove-it is their long suit. I think if you will watch the papers this spring you will see that I am right, and that the spring poet cometh not. Springtime, with all its gladness, joy and beauty, is enough to make a poet, or even an ordinary hu- man, sing. But the fear of ridicule is what keeps them silent
 Speaking about the weather, and sing ing, l have often noticed that snow has this effect on nearly every one-partic- ularly in the south. Every time there is HedNy ldll OI SHOW neTe people DeSlH lo sing. Every time I go home on a street car during a snowstorm there is always crowd of young men on the platform singing. Snow also sets people to drinking and this may in turn start them to sing ing. But the snow is the first cause of this universal enrolling Everybody feels jolly and sociable, and there is no other way to express their feelings but to sing. The next time it snows take a ride on a street car, hack or omnibus, and you will see that I am right"
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Didn't Spend Quite All.

From the Clayton Record.
 The impression seems to prevail in some quarters that the last Legislature spent all the money in the State treasurer This is a mistake, as there is now in the treas ury a million dollars. The Legislature spent more than 1t appropriated for its own use and had to borrow some to pay off its members and employees, but not all there was.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
If You Write as You Talk.

From the Lowndes News.
 The eye is much more sensitive to gram mar or rhetoric than the ear. '"Try to write as you talk'' we've heard since our teens. But to write as you carry on a conversation with friends-wouldn't it look Ike Dago in print? Yes, that which vibrates the tympanum without discord often irritates the eye.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
True Nature of the People.

From the Ensley Herald.
 Mondays cyclone was the worst in the history of Birmingham and filled the hearts of the whole community with ter TOT. After the catastrophe was over and the people realized that so many had suf- fered, then it was that the great heart of
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Municipal Elections in Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark, April 2-Municipal elections were held throughout the State today, and in nearly every case where party lines were drawn the Democratic nominees were elected. In Little Rock Mayor w. R. Duley. Democrat, was re- elected by large majority over E- w. Perrin, Independent.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03

MT. Griggs who had all kinds of American citizens in the new posses sions has departed from Washington, and Philander c. Knox fresh from the smoke of the steel trust will try his hand upon them He cannot well make more classes of citizens.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03

Between the lumber cutters on gov ernment lands and the commissary rogues in the Philippines, Nicely and Rathbone begin to look like honest men.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Citizens Responded NobIy.
n the Sylacauga Enterprise.

From the Sylacauga Enterprise.
 Birmingham citizens responded most nobly and promptly to the sufferers from the recent storm. But this is Birming- hams way of doing things
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
Trying to Locate MuIhatten.

From the Talladega News-Reporter.
 Some of our exchanges are trying to locate the present whereabouts of Joe Muhattan. From war dispatches we judge he is dividing his time between South Africa and the Philippines.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
A Woman in Apogee.

From the Lowndes News.
 The idea of the Nation woman, freak, craze or unwoman, being invited to Ala bama. A female character in utter apo gee to all our southern ideas of womanli- ness-a coarse aKnsas craze invited her in behalf of a curious, pious temperance. Adverse to all natural laws, like crazes attract, and possibly those who invited her here are as fanatical as is Mrs. Na- ton.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03
MF MY SHIPS CAME HOME"

By Ella Wheeler Wilcox. If all the ships I have at sea Should come a-sailing home to me, An! well, the harbor would not hold So many ships as there would be, If all my ships came home to me. If half my ships came hack from sea And brought their precious freight to me, An. well I should have wealth as great As any King that sits in state, So rich the treasure there would be Tn half my ships now out at sea. If but one ship I have at sea Should come a-sailing home to me, An! we'll the storm clouds then might
 frown.
 For if the others all went down, Still rich and proud and glad I'd be If that one ship came home to me. But if that ship went down at sea And all the others came to me. ~ Weighed down with gems and wealth
 untold, Has iassH, With honors, riches, glory, gold, The poorest soul on earth I'd be, If that one ship came not to me. skies be calm. O winds blow free, Blow all my ships safe home to me, But if thou sendest some awrack To nevermore come sailing back, Send any, all, that sail the sea, But send my love ship home to me.
The age-herald., 1901-04-03

Mayor Sam Jones rides into office readily in Toledo, and Mayor Tom Johnson will rule Cleveland where Marcus Aurelius I. was born.