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The age-herald., 1901-02-26
B. F. Moore a Good Man.

There is a strong current of opinion in the business community that B. F. Moore of this city should be nominated as a representative of the business and all practical interests for delegate from Jefferson County to the constitutional convention" business man declared last night
 Mir Moore is representative business man. having achieved such enviable sue cess as to have been elected president of the Commercial Club one of the strongest and most progressive business mems clubs in the south. He is, In word, a successful man of affairs, hold ing whilst still young man high posi- ton in the lead of the business world Of Birmingham. Such distinction is not for a commonplace man, for if there be any one city of the south in which common place men are powerless to lead public thought and spirit and enterprise, that city Is Birmingham. Forces here are too strong, lines too sharply drawn, the bat tie of competition in every direction too necessarily and too hotly waged for weak men to ever get into real leadership, to say nothing of holding high places.
 ''Mr Moore has made for himself his place in the active and strenuous life of busy Birmingham, and we all of us know he is holding that place admirably, all of which is proof of his peculiar fit ness to aid in the framing of the States organic law.
 Work, not gush, practical measures in every possible direction of popular activity, not chimerical schemes of Utopian impossibllities, are demanded of the forthcoming convention at Montgom- cry. The people demand workers there, and if political parties have debts to pay this is most emphatically not the time to pay them We do not wish to reward any place-seekers with seats in the con- vention; the people wish above all else practical men there-men like B. F. Moore who will do the work patiently and wisely, and without that eternal babbling which Is the curse of every legislative body. Find out who the gab- blers are, those who are on their feet for speeches every day, and leave them at home, or send them to the Philip pines B. F. Moore is the sort of man to send to the constitutional conven- tion."
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

busy man has ever had. Mascagni does not speak foreign languages, and depends on his secretary for the news when he is travelling. When at Vienna some time ago he was struck by large number of autographs asked for by his secretary every morning. Catching sight of his name in paper one day he asked friend to translate it, and found that the matter was an advertisement, reading something like this Maestro Mascagni, in conseduence of the immense number of autographs asked of him. has decided to sell them at one florin each, the pro ceeds to go to a charitable institution in Vienna Please inclose iorin in de- mand. u
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
coNGREssMEN WHO BOARD.

From the Saturday Evening Post.
 Four-fifths of the Congressmen, includ- ing both Senators and Representatives, live either at hotels or boarding houses though the proportion of householders among members of Congress Is greater in the upper house, who are elected for six years, and so have a certainty of long residence in Washington to make 1t worth while for them to establish their lares and penates on permanent foot ing at the capital.
 Unless the legislator has means out side of his salary he can hardly afford to set up housekeeping on his own ac- . count, because of the many demands he is required to meet, under such circum- stances, especially in the way of enter taining. If he is a Senator and keeps house he must give a reception once a week during the season, to which every chance conner is supposed to be invited He will have to keep up appearances in a general way on a scale appropriate to his position, and he soon finds his ex penses outrunning the 5000 per annum which Uncle. Sam pays him.
 It is hardly possible for member of Congress to make any figure in the so- cial life of the capital on less than $20,- GOO a year, and he may easily spend $100, eco per annum without immoderate dis play. On the other hand, the poor man who comes to Washington as a legisla- tor may get along on very little money indeed It is not true, as commonly al legged, that Washington is an expensive place to live in, unless one chooses to make it so. Rents are decidedly low, and on Capitol Hill which Is the cheap end of the town, nice house may be rented for $30 to $35 a month Many rep resentatives pay not more than s10 a week for board and lodging, and decent room, with meals, may be obtained for as little as ST.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer RaphaeIs prophecies for for this day, Tuesday, February 26, 1901:
 "Unfavorable till 1 o'clock in the af- ternoon. then ask favors, deal with wo- men, and court"
 Avoid journeys and changes and keep myself quiet. this being thy birthday; thy business will require much atten- tion, else it will fail; thou wilt have new friends, but not rich ones.n
 Women may expect offers which will lead to marriage and happiness.
 "A child born on this day will be un- ruly, untruthful, fond of travel, and un- settled. It will have several good friends, ties n fiff
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Basket Factory.

From the Mobile Item.
 The basket factory near the cotton mills is getting into operation and some nice cottages are being built for the fac tory laborers
 The cotton mills and the basket factory will boom the place and it would be an accommodation for the operators If the street railroad officials would run their cars through the village.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
THE NEW PRESS.

From the New Decatur Advertiser.
 Owing to the press of other matters we have not yet impressed our readers with the fact that the Age-Herald has a new fast-running press, taking 4OOO impre ssions per hour This step is ex- presslve of it's success, and adds greatly to it's press-tige.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 A girl can get along without lover better than she can without liver.
 You can always tell school teachers by tho respectable way they put their hair up.
 The main difference between a hanging and wedding is that woman aren't in- vited to the hanging.
 If women wasted as much energy catch ing a man as they do catching a moth, old bachelors over 30 would be as scarce as hens teeth.
 Even religious woman would lose some of her respect for her husband if sne heard him admit before other men that he didn't know how to play poker.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
plERPoNT MORGAN AS A SINGER

N. Y. Telegram to Baltimore Sun.
 J. Pierpont Morgan attended the sher- frs jury dinner in the Hotel Savoy Will liam Rockefeller and John D. Archbold of the Standard oil Company were also present among the three or four hundred members of the panel MT Morgan joined in the singing whenever the band played a popular and catchy tune. He has a fine voice, but his notes were not so much admired as the kind he deals in on Wall street.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Should Be Disciplined.

From the Selma Times
 A favorable report will be made on the Long bill prohibiting the Southeastern Tariff Association from doing business in Alabama by the House Committee on Banking and Insurance This insurance trust needs a little discipline. A concern that will force property owners to ac- cept only three-f -fourths of what they pay for should be handled without gloves.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Big Cotton Acreage.
e Huntsville Mercury

From the Huntsville Mercury
 It Is little early to attempt to prog nosticate with any degree of certainty, but every indication points to the larg- est acreage of cotton this season that has been planted in a number of years The fertilizer mills are running on double time and doubt Is expressed by some that the orders already booked can be filled before planting time.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

Is to the United States-a county and state of freaks and unheard of misde- meanors We hope the good people of Walker will not deal so leniently with her errat!c offsprings as has Kansas with her monstrosities.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
To Establish Ranch,

From the Cullman Tribune-Gazette.
 F. BrGddock of Iowa has recently pur- chased 320 acres in section "A with the in- tontion of starting a sheep ranch. He has wire for fencing and lumber for house and shed on the ground and expects his stock in a short time.
 From the Huntsville Mercury.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
THE EXPERT WILLETT.

From the New York Mail and Express.
 Judge, Willett of Alabama, who man. aged the Gustus Van Wyck boom last year. has taken charge of the Richard olney boom Judge willett is one of the most expert embalmers in the business.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
WITH THE EDITORS OF
 THE STATE PRESS
Defenders of Hazino.

From the Mobile Register.
 At last some defenders of the practice of hazng have been found. They are in the United States Congress-that mana gerie of queer opinions.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

from the scenes of the practical triumphs of their orderly, well-spent and remark ably successful lives.
 MT. H. Key Miners family remain In New Orleans the guests of his sister, Mrs Tutwiler
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Received With Favor.
From the Mobile Item.

From the Mobile Item
 Mobilians received with satisfaction the news that the United States Senate has refused to discontinue the appropriation for fast mall facilities between the East and the South. The discontinuance of the appropriation would adversely affect the South.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
County of Freaks.
From tn,

From the Lowndes News
 In view of the horrible and unnatural crimes that have recently been perpetrat- ed in Walker County might suggest that the county is to Alabama what Kansas
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
A Fine Officer.
From the Mobile Herald.

From the Mobile Herald.
 We are gratifed that Governor Sam ford has reappointed Gen. Louis V. Clark, now of Birmingham, but born and raised in Mobile, to the command of the Alabama National Guards. General Clark is fine officer and an excellent organ izer.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Saw Mill Plant Removed.

From the Alabama Republican.
 Tho Jordan saw mill lately located near Tlllery has been removed to the Braddock tracr. where all available timber will be manufactured into lumber
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

The Oregon deadlock was ended by the election of a man who was not considered by the people, and who has many scandals attached to his name.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

The United States Senate, with it's accustomed assurance, sits down on all popular demands. It is now sup porting the hazers.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Evacuation of China.

Paris February 25.-A dispatch to the Temps from Shanghai says it is believed the evacuation of foreign troops from China will begin at the end of March
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

Hoke Smith and Joseph J. Willett seem to think they carry between them the South in their trousers pocket.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

The country should not be ungrate- full, even if Lieutenant Hobson was a trifle indiscreet when the over patri- otic girl was at hand.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

The deported Filipinos will have to sleep standing if the business of send ing political offenders without trial to Guam is kept up.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
FOOT OF SNOW AT JERUSALEM.

From the New York Sun.
 Among the queer episodes in this year unusually severe winter in southern countries was a foot-deep fall of snow aa Jerusalem in January.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

When Chairman Hanna rides at the front in the triumphal procession Chairman Jones should be chained as a captive to his chariot.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

The Daughters of the American Revolution began to feel around for their hatchets at one time during the recent annual convention.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

Typhoid fever to the extent of 19,- 900 cases has occurred in the British army in South Africa, causing 5000 deaths.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

The Dutch have bought the young Queen $10O,00O crown, when she woulu have preferred the sum in bon nets.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

J. Pierpont Morgan is not at pres ent considering political questions. He is doing business at present on a business basis.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

MT. Mary Ellen Lease is free man again, but MT. Carrie Nation is in jail in Topeka, for man and wife are one.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

The grounhog is full of conceit, but he stays down where it is warm, the sensible creature that he is.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Mrs. Nation is now jail expert.
MAscAeNps SECRETARY

From St James Budget. ts
 Maestro Mascagni whose new opera is shortly to be produced in Rome has-or
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Women to a Woman.

"The northern newspaper reports or the congress of Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, in session in Washing ton last week. make mighty lively and interesting reading" said the stepson of a daughter-in-law of the Seminole war ''The Daughters did delight in darling display of dear devotion to the daring deeds of their long departed ancestors, and one of them declares through the Associated Press that she will continue to be a candidate for president general of the society until she Is elected. There now, She swept down the main aisle and on to the platform in black with an arm full of American Beauty roses, and then the fun began.
 But the event which really caused amazement and a sense of pain to every body outside the congress was the re- fusal of ever so many Daughters to give unanimous consent for the consideration of a message of coincidence to the Brit ish people, through King Edward, on account of the death of the great Queen. A congress of women descendants of men who won fame in fighting British soldiers in the eighteenth century refused to turn aside from their routine proceedings for ten seconds to register their regret at the passing away of the most illustrous woman who ever lived, the great-heart- ed old woman who as woman, wife, mother and Queen did more to enlarge the sphere of womans influence and make for the real rights of noble wom- anhood than all other agencies not spiri- tual in all timel
 This unexampled incident gives rise tn reflections that are not happY.''
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

The saloonkeepers of Kansas may be compelled to resort to train rob- ping in order to get even.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
A Uniform Text Book Necessity.

Said a citizen who had been a locker on at Montgomery yesterday:
 '"The text book board would be a par allel institution to the Supreme Court.
 Teachers, legislators and merchants come forward to affect tender cure of the principle of government in the single instance of opposition to the board.
 "The principle of self government is exemplified always in the greatest refne- ments of government. Hence the case at law before Squire Jones goes up to tected ill the process.
 ''Psternalism Is Fundamental feature of the public school system. and we can not make that system rise above its level. It Is founded upon a stipulation of Alabama with the United States. If 1t grows in grace we have got to keep it upon the paternal foundation. It will not work as a mongrel
 NO man who has looked into many text books the state-appointed teachers select for state-qualified pupils of state schools can fail to see that a state board of supervision of the selection of these text books Is absolutely necessary to pro- tect the character of our people
 "If the State teachers may select the text books. paternalism is there. If a state board may supervise the selection, public protection is the proba bility.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

MT. Grove simply asks for an abate- ment of public opinion. He does not mlnd the Omaha police.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

Ethereal mildness is not a February failing this year.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

Massachusetts makes the swords of the country, but battles are no longer fought with swords.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

D. A. Fitch is the only authorized trav- cling representative of The Age-Herald in it's circulating department.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

Gas is smelling and gold jinglinng in the Delaware Senatorial contest.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

A woman jailed is worse than woman scorned.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

Mrs. Nations hatchet is becoming restive even in this Lenten season of rest
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

The locks in the Nicaragua canal cannot be built because of a deadlock in the Senate.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

tion neither more nor less trade. 1 State lines do not and cannot control trade. They do not and cannot turn pound of it. Whatever trade Pensa- cola is entitled to or can get 1t will get without the slightest reference to State lines. The natural boundary of Alabama is the Chattahoochee to the sea, and some day that will be this States easterly boundary to the sea.
 The Oregon deadlock was ended by the election of a man who was not considered by the people, and who has many scandals attached to his name.
 The Daughters of the American Revolution began to feel around for their hatchets at one time during the recent annual convention.
 When Chairman Hanna rides at the front in the triumphal procession Chairman Jones should be chained as a captive to his chariot.
 The country should not be ungrate- full, even if Lieutenant Hobson was a trifle indiscreet when the over patri- otic girl was at hand.
 
 The United States Senate with it's accustomed assurance, sits down on all popular demands. It is now sup porting the hazers.
 
 The deported Filipinos will have to sleep standing if the business of send ing political offenders without trial to Guam is kept up.
 J. Pierpont Morgan Is not at pres ent considering political questions. He is doing business at present on a business basis.
 Typhoid fever to the extent of 19- 900 cases has occurred in the British army in South Africa, causing 5000 deaths.
 Hoke Smith and Joseph J. Willett seem to think they carry between them the South in their trousers pocket.
 MT. Mary Ellen Lease is free man again, but MT. Carrie Nation is in jail in Topeka, for man and wife are one.
 The Dutch have bought the young Queen a $1OO,O0O crown, when she woulu have preferred the sum in bon nets.
 The grounhog is full Of conceit, but he stays down where it is warm, the sensible creature that he is.
 The saloonkeepers of Kansas may be compelled to resort to train rob- ping in order to get even.
 Mir Grove simply asks for an abate- ment of public opinion. He does not mlnd the Omaha police.
 Massachusetts makes the swords of the country, but battles are no longer fought with swords.
 The locks in the Nicaragua canal cannot be built because of a deadlock in the Senate.
 Mrs. Nations hatchet is becoming restive even in this Lenten season of rest.
 Gas is smelling and gold jinglinng in the Delaware Senatorial contest. woman jailed is worse than a woman scorned,
 Ethereal mildness is not February failing this year.
 Mrs. Nation is now a jail expert.
 MAscAeNPs SECRETARY. From St. James Budget.
 Maestro Mascagni. whose new opera is shortly to be produced in Rome has-or
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
rATH0LIC 4RCHBIsHOPS MEET.
Soypow FOR N'KINLEY'S DEATH EH
PRESSED AND BENEDICTIONS ON
ROOSEVELT INVOKED.

Washington Nov. 21--The annual meeting OF the
Archhishops of the Catholic Church IN the ohl'eu
States began at the Catholic University to-uaS
Cardinal Gibbons presided. and those present IN
Guided Archbishops Williams. Boston; Corrigan. OF
Navy-YorL: Elder OF Cincinnati; Ryan, OF Pha-
5a1rbts- Ireland of ST. Paul: Kan, OF 81. Louis;
Eatzer OF Milwaukee: Keane, Of Dubuque ana
Christie Of Oregon. The meeting considered
number of matters of interest to the welfare OF the
Catholic Church and reviewed generally the aHails
of the hierarchy. The only feature OF the proceed
tnrs made public was the adoption of the following
resolutions:
Resolved That in the name of the Catholics OF
.bn 1@niteG states we lament the assassination or
President Mckinley and deplore the fact that III
should have been possible. -
Resolved That invoke the benedctions OF
Heaven on the administration VI MS eAOe'0o' >
President Roosevelt
The Archbishops will meet again tomorrow
morning and there will be session Of the commit
tee on the distribution Of the funds for Indian and
negro missions. This committee Is composed or
Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Kahn or St
Louis and Archbishop Ryan. The Rev. DR.. E R.
Over president of St. Joseph's Seminary New
York the treasurer of the Bureau of Catholic
Indian Missions, also will be present. The commit
fee will select a successor TO the late Rev. Joseph
A Stephan for a time the director Of the Bureau
Of Indian Missions. The present expectation is
that the Rev Father Ketcham, the assistant
director Of the bureau. viii be chosen.
1t was expected that matters affecting the work
of the Catholic Church in the new insUlar posses
sions would be discussed at this meeting OF the
archbishops. II is not believed however, that 1t
the jurisdiction Of affairs of the Church in those
possessions has not been formally transferred to
the American hierarchy. The expectation also was
that the status of the knights of Columbus against
which organization Bishop Jansen, OF Illinois, Is
sued an interdction because 1t was a secret So
ciety. would be considered. but Archbishop Ire Ire,
that It did not receive attention
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
RAJNES IS COMING TO TOWN
FATHER OF THE EXCISE LAW, AFTER A
CONFERENCE WITH THE GOVERNOR
WILL GIVE HIS VIEWS HERE.

Friends of local option. that Will permit the
people Of this city to go to a vote on the ques-
ton OF open Sunday saloons, believe there VIII
be a definite understanding between Mayor
elect Low and the Republican upstate leaders
within q day or two to what legislation can
be passed at the next session Of the legislature
Senator John Raines. who will IN ell Likelihood
be APPOINTED chairman Of the Excise Commit
tee of the upper house, and who was the sponsor
Of the Raines law is expected in this city 10
dsy from Albany, where he has been IN con-
ference with Governor Odeli. 1t is said that the
Senator will confer with Senator Platt ana the
other leaders Of the Republic organization IN
this city and it was reported last n4ght that ne
might also have a talk with Mr. Low whether
or not he has a personal talk with the Mayor
elect the Senator'S views will be made known
TO Mr.. Low.
Assenblyman Julius II. Seymour, or the
xIXth Assembly District. said that he was in
favor of an amendment to the present excise
law which would abolish the Raines la" hotels'
1T also believe" he added, in a referendum
which will bring the question before the peopie-
| think that each borough should DECIDE iof II,
self a plan which l believe has been auVocateu
In, others who have studied the question
nerhans more thoroughly than have Never
fheless the question is most serious one ahG
should receive the greatest consideration anu
tho