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The age-herald., 1901-09-25
Panama Canal for Sale.

The international railroad combine will probably play as its best card next winter the Panama canal. Into that ditch the French people have thrown $2s0. ,000, but at least $120,- O00,O0O of this vast sum was either stolen or wasted. The money actually expended upon the canal is said to have been $160,000,000. The present company, headed by M. Hutin, bought the canal from the DeLesseps Con- pany at low figure, and it's expendi- lures since it's purchase have been small-merely enough to keep the ca- nal from going to Colombia.
 It is said that the Walker commis- sion will report that the Panama ca nal can be bought for s50,OOO, 900, but 1t Is not known whether the commits sion is ready to endorse the practi- cability of the scheme. It will not be known until its report is submitted, and this may not be done until Con- gross meets in December.
 What will President Roosevelt do in relation to tnis Panama scheme which the international railroads are pushing for the sake of delaying and embarrassing the Nicaragua canal? This is indeed serious question, but much more serious one relates to the action of Congress thereto. The action of Congress this winter will be decisive. It must choose between the people and the international railroads. It must serve the one or the other.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
HISTORIC GUNS SAVED.

Washington Cor. Chicago Tribune.
 Four of the guns used at the battle of New Orleans, the last land engagement of the war of 1872, and which served as accessories to the Clark Mills equestrian statue in the center of Fafayette square, just opposite the White House. have un- dergone repairs that stopped their falling to pieces. The statue is cast from some of the old bronze guns used in the en- gagement at New Orleans, when Jack son. with small body of men. repulsed 120O0 veterans who had served under Wellington and drove them from the city. This conflict took place on January &, 1915, and while the British loss was TOO killed 14O0 wounded and 800 taken prison- CTS in a conflict lasting only twenty-five minutes, Jackson lost only eight men and thirteen were wounded.
 Jackson came to the White House as President of the United States in 1883, and twenty years after the guns used in the New Orleans engagement were gath cred together. and on the anniversary of the great battle, January 8, 1853. the un- yelling of the great statue took place with great ceremony. The guns that stand at the four corners of the statue have stood upon the carriages upon which they were first placed, and until the last few months showed few traces of time and weather.
 Lately. however Colonel Bingham mo- ticed that the old woodwork was fast rotting away and the guns were likely to fall from their carriages at any time, and he at once ordered the necessary re- pairs. With a regard for the historic value of the carriages, as we'll as the guns themselves, Colonel Bingham left the old ones intact, using new material only where necessary and stopping the decay with fresh paint.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
Mitchell Held No Conference.

New York, September 24.-As far as could be learned President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers. who Is in the city with the chiefs of the district organizations of the coal miners union, did not hold any conferences with the coal railroad presidents, upon whom he announced last night his intention of calling today.
 President Underwood of the Erie road, who was specifically mentioned. said to- day that he had not heard from Mr. Mitchell. did not expect to meet him, and that no conference had been arranged to discuss the labor situation at the anthra- cite mines. Other presidents of coal rail- roads also said that MT. Mitchell had not called on them and that they had no ex- pectation of holding conferences with him or his associates.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
A SOUTHERN PRESIDENT.

From the New York Sun.
 An interesting letter regarding the family of President Roosevelt's mother, Martha Bulloch, reminds us that in Roosevelt the South has a representa- tive in the White House more closely allied to 1t by birth than any President since John Tyler. That Mckinley, dur ing whose administration the accident of war and his own political genius and friendly heart caused blessed mollifica- tion of sectional prejudice. should be suc- ceeded by a half-Southerner cannot pass without comment.
 In restoring the South to her own in the nation, history moves with a gentle but irresistible step.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Grammar and the sohIey Court.


 There would seem to be no good req son why the common rules of English grammar should not be observed in the proceedings of the Schley court of in- quiry, for while truth might be possibly set forth in false grammar it would be difficult lingual performance" said Schley partisan last night.
 Listen to this question asked of Cap tain Harber, a witness, by Judge AdVo- cate Lemley:
 "fwhat instructions did you have, written or verbal, respecting the order or battle which the Flying Squadron was to follow in case the enemy should sud- denly appearT
 Captain Lemley meant receive instead of have and meant oral when he said verbal. Why didn't he say so? Had l been present and of counsel for Admiral Schley I should have asked the judge advocate to be more explicit. or rather, more precise. Whilst some modern dic- tionaries recognize verbal as being some times a proper substitute for oral, verbal in such sense remains and will continue to be bad form.
 Captain Lemley is an Annapolis man. and he ought to know better than to employ bad English, unless he wishes to confuse his own ideas. But his question to Captain Harber is but one case in point. Those educated men who are hav- ing to do with the Schley court are con- stantly losing sight of grammar in their effort to reveal the truth, or to obscure it, as the case may be. They need the assistance of some pupil from the Bir- mingham High School"
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
Anarchy and lis Punishment.

The discharge of the Chicago an archists from custody, on account of the total want of evidence, probably marks the close of the hysterical period of the national tragedy. In this hysterical period the tragedy has been traced by various esteemed jour- nals to divers causes. The following list was compiled by the Springfield Republican:
 Liberal institutions (assigned by Ger man paper.)
 Yellow journalism
 Free speech and free press.
 Offensive cartoons.
 Socialism.
 Labcr agitators.
 Strikes.
 Lychiug and burning at the stake.
 Criticism of public men.
 The French Revolution.
 The anti-imperialists.
 William J. Bryan.
 Plutocracy and the trusts.
 The American saloon.
 The Jews.
 The Freemasons.
 Atheism.
 John Brown.
 The Pope says the "sectaries" did it. and in fact everybody ascribs the tragedy to opposite views than he himself holds. Each ones doxy Is alone sound and safe and beneficient. Not ono Of the alleged causes has much evidence behind it-some, none at all. The autocratic institutions of Germany and Russia do not give their rulers freedom. The cartoons of Hayes term or Grover Clevelands terms did not bring anarchists upon them. The truth>is, anarchism knows no rule, and no one can say what causes it, unless 1t be expressed in the one word dis content"
 After the assassination of President Carnot France took hold of the prob- lem in earnest, and law was passed making changes in legal process in cases of attempts against the life of the head of the State, so that a con- viction would be speedy and certain. France took away legalism in such cases, and this is precisely what Con- gross should do. It should make at tempts against the Chief Executive treason. punishable with death, even if the President escapes from the at tack unharmed. And the trial should be private and speedy, and any appeal should be heard at once. Not over thirty days should intervene between the crime and its punishment. We need not trouble ourselves with fool discussion over the causes of anarchy. but whenever an anarchists commits an overt act We should get ready to strike him down speedily and mercilessly. This is what We should do, and it is all we need do in that direction.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
About Persons.

United States Senator E. w. Pettus was in Birmingham yesterday and was in consultation with Chairman Under. wood of the Democratic campaign com mittee for the ratification of the new | Constitution. MT. H. F. Wilson and MT. W. B. Leedy have returned from a trip to the Rocky Mountains. which they greatly en- 1 joyed. Harry Burney, telegraph editor of the Montgomery Advertiser, was in Birming- ham yesterday on his way to spend his Blount county. Lucien V. LaTaste of Montgomery is al the Metropolitan.
 Charles I. Levy of Montgomery Is at the Metropolitan.
 R. M. Clements of Nashville is at the Metropolitan.
 Hon. Gesner Williams of Marengo, a delegate in the recent Constitutional Con- vention Is at the Metropolitan. He came through to Birmingham from Greenville, Miss, whither he had gone on private business. MT. Williams says that crops in the Yazoo delta are good and the people are in most cheerful mood.
 W. T. Blackburn and J. P. Williams of Tipton, Ga., are at the Morris. Louis C. Cardinal of Montgomery is al the Morris. W. H. Price and w. V. Bigelow, Jr., of Baltimore are at the Morris. E. B. McWilliams of Louisville, Ky. is at the Morris.
 P. varley of Jersey City is at the Morris. Major A. P. Howison of Randolph and w. W. Lavender of Centreville are al the Morris.
 J. W. Carr and s. Lacy of Jasper are at the Florence.
 W. c. Abbott of Houston, Texas is at the Florence.
 William B. Bedgood of New Orleans is at the Florence.
 Dr. W. H. Sanders, the State Health Officer, was in Birmingham yesterday The prevalence of scralet fever in various counties of the State is engaging the thoughtful attention of Dr. Sanders. Dr. J. D. Gibson is in Buffalo. Major N. J. Port CT of New York is at the Morris. accompanied by Mrs. Porter They are going to Texas, where Mrs. Por- ter will spend the winter.
 Irvine Watkins of Richmond. Va, is at the Morris. F. M. Billing and Mrs. Billing and D. F, Lowe of Montgomery are at the Morris. Hon. Frank N. Julian of Tuscumbia is at the Metropolitan. George M. Leigh of Geneva is at the Metropolitan. Hardy Rhyme of Jasper and B. B. Smith of Dadeville are at the Metro politan.
 Major Charles l.. Campbell of Mont gomery, former national bank examiner, is at the Metropolitan.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

ons was connected. will participate in the services, and some member, not yet selected, will speak for each. A minis ter to conduct the services has not so far been secured. Bishop Barnwell. to- gether with Rev. John G. Murray of the Church of the Advent and numerous other Episcopal ministers, is in Califor- mia, so there may be some difficulty in securing a minister for the Sunday serv- ices.
 It is given out that the ladies of St. Mary's will cause a window to be cut in the rear of the chancel of the church and will place there a stained glass memorial to Dr. F'itzsimons. It was un- der his pastorate that the church was built.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
Mexican Physicians on Visit.

New York, September 24 = large party of Mexican physicians and sani- tarians visited the quarantine station as guests of Health Officer Doty today. The party embarked on the quarantine tug Governor Flower, stopped at the board ing station and inspected the disinfecting plant and laboratories, and later visited the hospital islands in the lower bay. The visitors were Drs. El;cego F. Lopez, A. Gavino, P. P. Barnalder, J. Chico s. Gamboa, Pedro Espenosa, Oyogni and Guzman They were accompanied by Jose Romero, second secretary of the Mexican embassy at Washington.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
from the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 Fools practice hypocrisy for fools.
 Marriages are not always unhappy. The wise man knoweth what he doesn't know,
 Most men in this world talk away their opportunities. Generally a son can fool his father. but a father seldom fools his son.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
Robert c. Jelks Strikes OH.

A private telegram was received in Birmingham yesterday to the effect that a great 'gusher' had rewarded the enter prise of MT. Robert c, Jelks in the Beau mont oil field in Texas. The "gusher'' burst forth with great power at Il O clock yesterday morning.
 MT. Jelks lief. Birmingham about four months ago, going direct to Beaumont. It will be recalled that he was accompa- nied by his younger brother, now Gov ernor Jelks, who was on his way from Beaumont back to Alabama when Gov ernor Sanford died
 In Beaumont MT. Jelks organized the Alabama oil and Pipe Line Company, and began boring for oil as soon as the necessary machinery could be procured and placed in position. The result justi- fies the Birmingham mans enterprise. His "gusher" began to pour forth its great stream of oil at Il a. m. yesterday. September 24-
 Everybody in Birmingham and thou sands of other Alabamians who perso- nally know and cordially esteem MT. Jelks will feel inclined to offer him heart fest congratulations on his great good fortune in ''strtiking oil"
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
INDIREcTIoN.
By Richard Realf.

By Richard Realf. Fair are the flowers and the children But their subtle suggestion is fairer; . Rare is the rose-burst of dawn
 But the secret that clasps it is rarer; Sweet the exultance of song
 But the strain that precedes 1t Is
 sweeter;
 And never was poem yet writ
 But the meaning outmastered the
 meter. Never a daisy that grows
 But mastery guideth the growing; Never a river that flows
 But majesty septers the flowing; Never Shakespeare that scared But stronger than he did unfold him; Nor ever phophet foretells-
 But mightier seer hath foretold him. Back of the canvas that throbs,
 The painter is hinted and hidden; Into the statue that breathes,
 The soul of the sculptor is bidden; Under the joy that is felt,
 Lie the infinite issues of feeling; Browning the glory revealed,
 Is the glory that crowns the revealing. Great are the symbols of being
 But that which is symboled is greater; Vast the create and beheld-
 But vaster the inward creator: Back of the sound broods the silence, Back of the gift stands the giving; Back of the hand that receives
 Thrill the sensitive nerves of receiving. Space is as nothing to spirit
 The deed is outdone by the doing; The heart of the wooer Is warm But warmer the heart of the wooing. And up from the pits where these shiver, And up from the heights where those
 shine,
 Twin voices and shadows swim starvard. .--And the essence of life is divine.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
VENEZUELAN cURIosITIEs.

From the Venezuelan Herald.
 Caracas glories in three curiousides which attract the attention of tourists:
 1. A large tunnel (Calvario) lover" which everybody passes.
 9. A fine bridge (the ViaducD under which everybody passes.
 3. A large arch the Federation Arch) through which nobody passes.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
Colonel Tanner "called" Him.

OOIOnC1 dHIiSF SdbS0 fhHps
 'In Gadsden several years ago a cer- tain man-call him Hardwick-sought to get from the Methodist church license to preach" said John c. Pugh.
 'He came up before the local confer ence and presented his claims in vigorous but rude English. It was clear that he was without education, and it was equally clear that it would not be advis- able to license him as a preacher of the Methodist church.
 But many questions were asked MT. Hardwick in the endeavor to avoid deal ing with him unjustly or harshly. One member said something to him about grammar.
 Grammar! grammar he cried, when I want to know anything go to Cham bers' Encyclopaedia
 Some one else asked him question regarding the doctrine of the Methodists.
 "Doctrinel doctrine! he shouted, when I want to know anything l go to Chambers Encyclopedia
 And so it ran on. In answer to every question MT. Hardwick would go to Chambers Encyclopedia Finally Mir. Hardwick was asked to retire and allow the conference to consider his applica- tion He went out saying he'd been called to preach.' That had been the burden of all his pleading: he had been called to preach
 "The question was put by the presiding minister as to whether Brother Hardwick should be licensed as minister.
 "I am opposed to it-am opposed to giving him even license to exhort-for there he is right now with his ear to that window listening to hear what we say about him. declared one member, point ing to a certain window of the church. Mir. Hardwick ducked down from the window and disappeared.
 After some further discussion the conference voted to license the applicant to exhort, and Col. James L. Tanner, now of Birmingham, was appointed a commit tee of one to go and escort MT. HardwicS into the church. Colonel Tanner hustled out to look for his man. and not seeing him he lifted up his voice in a loud cry:
 70, MT. Hardwickp
 There was no response.
 70. MT. Hardwick!'
 "Still no answer
 70, Mr Hardwickr-in a regular howl.
 There was still no response, but Col onel Tanner. looking far down the dusty road, thought he saw MT. Hardwick speeding away. Re-entering the church Colonel Tanner reported the futility of of his efforts, and the meeting adjourn ed.
 "The next thing we heard MT. Hard wick was preaching in the street At his first public meeting, MT. Hardwick referred to the fact that the church had refused to license him to preach, but that he had been called by a Higher Power.
 Nonsensev shouted a townsman. Nobody but Jim Tanner called you! <"
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
General Wood Sails for Cuba.

Tampa, Fla, September 24-Governor- General Wood arrived here today en route to Cuba. He sailed this afternoon for Havana, having spent the morning looking over the city. He has completed his mission with the department at Washington and is hurrying back to Ha- yana.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

Chinese students are to visit every nation in the world for the purpose of ascertaining on what meat they feed in order to become so great. Japan did this without a preliminary trounc- ing
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

Richard Croker may be the Squire of Vantage, but he is also the boss of New York, and the pet of the common people. His influence is as great as it ever has been.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
Monthly Statement.

Washington, September A-The month ly statement of the collection of internal revenue shows that for the month of August the total receipts from all sources were s22.167,1s1. a decrease as compared with August 1900 of 8, 42s, ,525.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
In Memory of pr. EItzsimons.

Memorial services In honor of the late Rev. Dr. Owen P. Fitzsimons will be held in the Church of St. Mary s-on-the- Highlands, of which ne was so long rec tor. at Il o'clock next Sunday forenoon. The Elks and the Knights Templar, with both of which orders pr. Fitzsim-
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
Bond Purchases.

Washington, September 24-The Secre- tary of the Treasury today purchased s1s1. 300 long-term per cent bonds, s1l25OO As of 1907. $500 5s of 1909. Since April 1 last the total purchases have been $33, ,656- . 960, at cost of $40, 393, ,S97.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

The old part of London town Is fall ing down instead of London bridge. Much of the oldest part of the town must be rebuilt.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

The American farmer is still the big gest man in the land. He produces more for home use and more for ex- port than any one else.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

The caddies of New York town struck recently. and the chaffeurs will soon follow suit. What would life be without caddies and chaffeurs
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

The czar of Russia hustles his an- archists off to Siberia, where six months winter night is expected to disinfect them.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
HT ONLY pAIlY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA

And forgive US alli Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
 Measure for Measure.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

The fight over the new constitution may be called a campaign of the Rats against the "anti-Rats."
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

Richard Croker says the Tammany candidate will defeat the fusion can didate by at least 100000 votes.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

Halters and ropes will not attend Czolgosz's exit, for they are not used in executions in New York.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

President Roosevelt is willing to be conciliatory in his clothes at least. for he wears Prince Albert coat.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

If men with unpronouncable names were excluded from the country, we would have few anarchists.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

The naval clique has gathered in all the hard sweares 1t could reach.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

The books of Theodore Roosevelt are not selling platers now.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25
From Barbour to Etowah.

Former Representative Lawrence Lee of Barbour has removed from Clayton to Gadsden, where he will hereafter re- side and practice law. He and his fami- ly passed through Birmingham yester- day on their way to their new home.
 MT Lee Is the son of Hon. Alto V Lee, for many years solicitor of the Third Circuit and long one of the lead ing citizens of the Third Grand Division of the State, otherwise Barbour County. The young man is an alumnus of the Alabama University, and is of strong in telectual force and marked energy. He married several years ago Miss Gussie Alston, daughter of Hon. A. H. Aston of Barbour, the States supernumerary circuit judge. Mrs. Lee is one of the brightest and loveliest of young Ala bama matrons.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

Sousa is delighting the Londoners with American ragtime melodies.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

If the cartoons lead to anarchy, why does Mark Hanna go unmolested and unharmed?
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

Free speech is not fool speech, says the New York World.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

Even Czarinas are subject to sea- sickness. The Czarina had bad case of it when she sailed to France.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

A chaffeur is a mixture of footman and driver for automobile purposes.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

Jim Jeffries is training and saying nothing. He is refreshing novelty.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

The Czar is prisoner in the castles he bosses.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

When the football season is ended the barber shops will be overworked.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

No city is counting it's anarchists at present.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

United States Senator D. W. Pettus was in Birmingham yesterday and was in consultation with Chairman Under wood of the Democratic campaign com mittee for the ratification of the new Constitution.
The age-herald., 1901-09-25

The Czar of Russia hustles his an- archists off to Siberia, where six months winter night is expected to disinfect them.
 Even Czarinas are subject to sea- sickness. The Czarina had a bad case of it when she sailed to France. 
 Richard Croker says the Tammany candidate will defeat the fusion can didate by at least 100000 votes.
 The fight over the new constitution may be called a campaign of the Rats against the "anti-Rats."
 Halters and ropes will not attend Czolgosz's exit, for they are not used in executions in New York.
 
 If men with unpronouncable names were excluded from the country, we would have few anarchists.
 If the cartoons lead to anarchy, why does Mark Hanna go unmolested and unharmed?
 When the football season is ended the barber shops will be overworked.
 Jim Jeffries is training and saying nothing. He is refreshing novelty.
 A chaffeur Is a mixture of footman and driver for automobile purposes.
 Sousa is delighting the Londoners with American ragtime melodies.
 The books, of Theodore Roosevelt are not selling platers now.
 Free speech is not fool speech, says the New York World.
 No city is counting it's anarchists at