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The age-herald., 1901-07-17
INDEPENDENCE AND SHIRT WAIST

From the New York World.
 When, as the document of the day re- minds us people propose to separate them selves from their former adherences- whether 1t be their coats and vests or their governments is merely a detail--"a decent respect to the opinions of man. kind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the sep aration."
 The causes which impel men to separ- ate themselves from their coats and seek the freedom of shirt sleeves are too pal pable and perspiring to need elaboration. Patrick Henry under like circumstances would obviously have said, Give me a shirt waist or give me death!" Nor would the patriot Pinokney, in the presence of ted to adapt his epigram to the exigen- cies and say, Millions for comfort, but not one cent for dignityl''
 Yet Is the shirt waist a "burning' issue in more than one sense. While a Jersey City police justice has stopped case to compel shirt waist attorney to recoat himself, the higher authority of Vice Chancellor Pitney of the same state in- vited everybody in his court to take off his coat and be comfortable. Justice Me- Adam of our own Supreme Court goes further and appears on the bench in a pink shirt waist of the thinnest and dain- tiest style-under his own.
 Meantime the stock exchanges of the country and the leading hotels are doubt ing and debating the admissibility of the unooated man. Judicial example and ju- dicfous reasoning seem to concur in his favor. Conventional rules, like stifr col lars must needs wilt when the glass reg isters nothing but nineties all day long. The shirt waist may not be strickly law 1ul In court or correct form outside but necessity pleads for 1t. And necessity knows no law"
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
AFTER ALL.

Margaret E. Sangster in Womans Home Companion.
 We take our share of fretting, Of grieving and forgetting; <- The paths are often rough and steep.
 and needless feet may fall; But yet the days are cherry, . And night brings rest when weary, And somehow this old planet is good
 world after all.
 Though sharp may be our trouble, The joys are more than double, The brave surpass the towards and the
 leal are like a wall
 To guard their dearest ever, To fail the feeblest never; And somehow this old earth remains a
 bright world, after all.
 There's always love that's caring, And shielding and forbearing, Dear woman's love. to hold us close and
 keep our hearts in thrall; There's home to share together In calm or stormy weather. And while the hearth-hame burns 1t Is a
 good world, after all. 4 The lisp of children's voices.
 The chance of happy choices, The bugle-sounds of hope and faith
 through fogs and mists that cal The heaven that stretches OCT uH The better days before us, They all combine to make this ca good world, after all
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
Discriminating Against the Country.


 The cities of Mobile and Eufaula are permitted by the proposed new consti- tuition to retain their liquor-license money, and all the cities are enabled by. extra rates of taxation to provide themselves with good schools. Fami- lies move frequently to the cities in order to gain for their children the Advantages of excellent public schools. lSpw, why should the cities be per mitted to engross public education to this extent? Why should not the lesser towns have like advantages? :? Why should not the six districts in Talladega County, mentioned by Chair man Browne, have chance to better their schools as well as Talladega town itself? Upon what does Talladega town feed that the other six districts can not command?
 The scheme devised is one well in- tended to make the cities of the State educational centers at the expense of the small towns and country districts. The question is very broad and large one. The careers of 722,333 children are involved in it, and yet the entire subject is treated in, the convention as one of courthouse politics.
 The sma4l towns and rural districts should be given local taxation for school purposes such as the cities now enjoy and will have under any consti- tuition. The proposed county tax should be made mandatory. This is very important, because the backwoods counties that need better schools should be compelled to levy 1t, and then every district, be 1t big or little, should have the home rule right of supplant- ing State and county aid Just as far and just as often as it sees fit to pay for better schools. After all, the real question is, are better schools desir- able or undesirable? This Is the real question, and it is up to the constitu- tional convention.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
GOLD FROM YUKON.
Shipments This Year Amount to Over
 Five Million Dollars.

Seattle, Wash, July 16-Advices from Dawson under date of June, 2S, say that the gold shipments to the outside this year have amounted to $5,OOO,OOO to date. Over $3.0OO,0o0 of this sum went down the Yukon and is going out by the way of St. Michael and the balance up the river.
 The Bank of British North America is this year shipping down the Yukon. and the Canadian Bank of Commerce is ship ping in the opposite direction. These are camp.
 News has been brought from the mouth of Hootalinqua river, by steamer, that a placer strike has been made on Lake Creek, tributary to Lake Teslin, the source of the Hootalinqua. No particulars have been received here.
 Hams, potatoes, cream and all kinds of fruits are selling In Dawson at exceeding low rates and traders are losing money. Cherries, peaches. apples and other fresh fruits are plentiful
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

and all Birmingham was interested. as all Birmingham is always interested in humane stories of good dogs ana good human beings.
 .qt is believed that a thousand good hearted citizens constituted themselves private detectives to search for the lost Sampson; and more than once this news paper reported that the search was fruit less and in the end was growing hope less to most of the searchers. But those who knew Sampson best and loved him best because they knew him to be the dearest dog in the world, never lost heart.
 "Finally, one day when autumn had browned the earth and human hearts were turning to melancholy, a stronger, wayfaring man whom none of Sampson's B friends knew well, dropped in wearily at the drugstore and informed eager listen- CTS that he had seen a little black dog, with very short legs and very big head, and almost human eyes, which answered to the description of dear old Sampson. This dog he had seen chained in a back yard in North Birmingham.
 .sWithin five minutes Jack Adams had man on the trolley car speeding away to North Birmingham to identify and take possession of Sampson. Jack and the rest of us knew the dog was Sampson. Our prophetic and loving hearts told us so' and we never doubted.
 "In the glooming of a perfect autumn day Sampson returned to the true of heart and faithful watchers on the corner. When he bounded in upon us his joy touched hearts not accustomed to display emo ton. There was water in eyes unaccus- toned to tears. Twenty times in twenty seconds, 1t seemed, Sampson greeted each of us twenty times, barking wildly. He then ran under every counter and into every nook and corner of the drug store, still wildly barking-maybe at the wraiths of many departed rats. Then the happy Sampson ran to the big front door and parked at the wide, wide world-barked and parked and parked, in a perfect ecsta- cy of glee and joyl st 4
 Having so conducted himself within the drug store, Sampson rushed out into Iu6 StTeet, BTc0lluB every Oiu 1Alchu, WAth apparent human happiness, and he kept that up until toward midnight, when he fell asleep, his faithful heart beating love for his faithful human friends.
 "As write here in the drug store, Sampson yelps ito me to know if love him as we'll as before and If the rain- storm raging outside will hurt him. He'll greet you in the morning; and though he is nearly fifteen and is therefore the old est dog in Birmingham, you'll think he is young puppy out for a romp. That's Jack Adams and everybodys dog Samp- soni"
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
No MIX. No Coffee.

This little affair took so long to settle that by the time Sir James had had his audience and finished his business 1t was close upon 8 o'clock, ,and his honor hos pitably insisted-for once-rthat his visitor should stay and breakfast with him. "Jo- hanna!' he shouted taking his big pipe out of his mouth, but not otherwise nov ing. "Johanna" and presently a black domestic appeared around the corner. Breakfast for two.' roared the Presi- dent, "and plenty of it." After little delay the meal was announced to be ready and host and guest sat down at ta- ble. Mrs. Kruger, who did not keep such early hours as her husband, was not visible.
 MT. Kruger first said portentously long grace-of course, in Dutch-and they were then each served with an immense beefsteak The President dispatched his portion with almost incredible speed, and then followed the second course, consist ing of two huge wooden bowls of bread and milk. Nothing else whatever was served with the meal, but at its conclu- A A -A-A-A -A-A-A Az
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
POP SHOTS.
From Bryan's commoner.

From Bryan's Commoner
 The man who believes that he benefits himself by taxing poor to make others rich is not in good position to poke run at those who believe in the faith cure.
 It IS only within the last three years that Americans have learned to look with composure on the spectacle of a band of patriots ruthlessly slaughtered while defending their homes.
 The shortage of wheat harvesters in Kansas was due, of course, to the fact that the unemployed miners of PennsyI- ,vania refused to spend $50 for car fare in order to earn $3o binding the grain.
 On July the Filipinos are expected to celebrate the establishment of a civil government that is provided by the War Department. The Filipinos deserve it if they fail to see the huge joke.
 Mir. Depew shows a commendable dis position to abide by his third-term talk. Perhaps MT. Depew is thinking about those changes of opinion concerning plain duty and criminal aggression.
 People who cling to the old superstition that Philadelphia is slow should make note of the rapidity displayed by the municipal authorities when an oppor- tunity is offered for plundering the public.
 It is estimated that 75, 900 yards of rib- bon will be required to properly fit out Great Britain's South African war med als. This Is only about three yards of ribbon for each British soldier who has died in the unjust war upon the Boers.
 The money the shipping subsidy pro- motors ask for would make habitable many millions of acres of Western arid land. But the benefits of irrigation would be enjoyed by the many, while the subsidy would be enjoyed by the few.
 It is amusing to read in a high tariff organ words of rejoicing because Ameri- can manufacturers are competing suc- cessfully with foreign manufacturers The high tariff organs are continually shrieking for protection against compe- tition.
 MT. Foraker announces that the Ohio campaign is to be fought out on national issues This Is an interesting announce ment because MT. Forakers lieutenants were always loud in declaring that State campaigns should be fought on State is- sues when they thought that the easiest way of winning.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
AGAINST THE THUGS.
Ministers of Denver Will Wage War
 Against Evil Doers. M

Denver, July 16.-The Republican today says:
 ''The ministers of this city are consid- ering the advisability of organizing a. vigilance committee The idea Is to over throw thug rule. They say they will work in conjunction with the police de- partment, but it is possible that the po- lice force may be an entirely super1uous contingent. ++ ,- sf stSsF7se
 Although it is against the thugs that the ministers will direct their attention the work which they propose to do is only preliminary to the really gigantic scheme they have under consideration looking to the uplifting of the entire community.
 They propose to establish an organiza- tion of power as far reaching as Tam many's in New York, brr with a view of establishing law and order instead of pol litical supremacy. The plan for this or- ganization was prepared by judge on the bench.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

are alert they can nip the project in the bud, and this is what they should do. vice-President Roosevelt might become a dictator, and head off or rather cut off debate, but as he is a candidate for President 1t is scarcely probable that he would thus trample under feet law and order and the rights of the minority. Debate and delay were in one case cut off in the Als- bama Senate by dictatorial action on the part of the President of the Sen ate, and Colonel Roosevelt may do likewise. If he refuses to become die tator, the Senate minority can prevent cloture.
 Cloture once established, Congress man Bankhead expresses the opinion 8 powerful effort will be made to cut down the representation of Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Car olina, and Alabama, if the last named adopts the Coleman suffrage scheme. He believes the Senate rules will be changed so that the minority cannot block objectionable legislation.
 Whoever is instrumental in putting on the State a suffrage article that enables the Republicans in Congress to rob this State of four members of Congress, thereby reducing It's elect oral strength, will need all the defense he can muster, for 1t will lead up to popular storm. Congressman Bank head is not a sensation-monger. He sees trouble ahead, and he frankly warns the people of Alabama of it.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE.

From the Youths Companion.
 In the year 1871, when the government of Monsieur Thiers was at Versailles, and before the national assembly had decided whether the new constitution of France was to be monarchical or repub- lican, the late Comte de Paris visited the palace at Versailles.
 Just as he was about to enter, M Jules Simon met and recognised him. Rowing low, Monsieur Simon said with much gravity:
 If we are republic, count, you are in my house, and shall be delighted to do the honors; but if we are a monarchy, then am in your house, and cannot play the host"
 The Comte de Paris laughed and took M. Simon's arm.
 "Ah monsieur" he said, gayly, let us go in togetherl''
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
sampson: Son of Peace.

A man wrote last night:
 "Sampson, the famous and right well beloved little black dog that deigns to greet the public at Adams drugstore, Is proud as Lucifer these days, for he wears a new collar with a silver shield and his legal number. This leathern col lar with the silver ornaments gives added distinction to the best known and best loved dog in Birmingham-Jack Adams dog Sampson, familiarity called 'Samp'- and it is all on account of the police. who are looking for dogs of all kinds and who recently ran in thirty-nine of the canine family in one day.
 "A humane man-isn't his name Frank P. O'Brien?-who represented Jefferson county in the Legislature had an act passed making dogs property in this county, provided they be registered at the court house and two dollars be paid for each registration certificate.
 Strange to say. only some five and twenty dogs are property in the most enlightened and the most populous coun- ty, save one, in all the South Sampson is one of those select and highly fash ionable dogs. Outside this swell set of dogs, any ruffian may steal or slay any dog and go unwhipped of justice. Truly hath justice fled to brutish breasts!
 Happy Sampson, the sweetest-hearted and dearest little black dog in all the valley of Birmingham, a real gentleman of dog, was long ago made famous in this place by one who loved him and who, with his all his own faults, loves appeared from Adams drugstore. corner of Nineteenth street and Second avenue, and there was great sorrow. One man voiced in print in this place that sorrow,
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphaei's prophecies for this day Wednesday, July IT. 1901;
 Court. marry, ask favors. and deal with women before o'clock in the after noon"
 Thou wilt have fair share of success and pleasant year generally, but do not quarrel
 The young will court"
 Very tidy and weil-conducted, and on the whole, fortunate will be the child born on this day"
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
Big Raise Made.

Cleveland. O., July 1s-The city board of equalization. majority of the mem- bers of which were appointed by Mayor Johnson today increased the taxable value of the Cleveland City railroad better known as the Little Consolidated System from s5se.oOo returned by the company to $6.0o0.0oo. The action of the board, 1t is said. will result in the beginning of an interesting legal batrIe.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 Man stands between the devil and the deep sea or between one of them and woman.
 Once in long while some man does a good deed without thinking how the pub- lic will applaud him.
 The devil laughs out loud every time he sees some old fellow edging towards religion because some young woman wants him to.
 A pair of low and pretty ankles in open-work stockings will cary girl sev- eral thousand miles further into a mans esteem than all the brains she can bor- row from somebody else.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
...SMcrt StOrtes of the Day..

sion the old gentleman shouted loudly:
 "Johannal Kafreer'
 After some time a little girl made her appearance and announced that there was no more milk. At this the president flew Into great passion, and pointing out of the window with his pipe-which he had already resumedJcried out;
 There were two or three grazing in A small field at the back of the house. How ever, Sir James could not wait for the milking, as he had to catch his train back ito Cape Colony, so he took leave of his host and departed coffeeless.
 Why MT. Spooner Does Not Smoke.
 Senator spooner of Wisconsin was seat ed In the cafe of the Waldorf-Astoria the other afternoon, when a waiter came m and after many murmurs of pardon asked him if he would have a cigar, relates the New York Tribune 'FWho is going to treat me to cigar?" asked the Wisconsin legislator with considerable surprise. Zee friend, ic.'' said the waiter, point ing to a man dressed in the unconven- tional broadIbrimmed hat and duster of the prairies.
 Oh, my friend George" answered Mir Spooner, keeping his friends last name to himself. Never mind, garcon. about the cigar. Then turning to George. he added Sorry, but I've stopped smoking since I saw you last. Have not been smoking for two years"
 That must be because they passed an ordinance in Washington against soft coal,' responded the Westerner, after several minutes of reflection.
 "Fat Dub" Who Could Row.
 During a recent regatta on the Harlem river Ned Hanlan, the Columbia. ITniver- stty coach, was out in a single shell wear Ing rowing costume the most striking feature Of which was an old straw hat. He was quietly rowing alongside one of the rivers amateur champions, says the New York Times. Several "balcony'' oarsmen, new members of one of the clubs, observed the fat man in the shell. and one of them remarked:
 Look at that dub trying to brush Jim my (meaning the amateur); he'll take a few crimps in his fat wrinkles in a minute"
 "Oh, will he indeedr remarked an old oar Just wait and see where Jimmy comes in" +91''
 Jimmy in this case failed to come in at all, for the fat man rowed away from him at will.
 That's Hanlan," remarked the old oar. as he turned to go into the house, 'sand ne can go bit for 100 yards yet" where upon the embryo slipped out of sight and hied away to fill book full of what he didn't know about rowing
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
stooI<s Withdrawn,

London. July 16.--The Bank of England today announced the withdrawal of the issue of 100000 in India of per cent stocks owing to the inadsouacy of the subscription. The notice of the issuance of this stock was given by the Bank of England July Il. It was not redeemable before October 5. 1898. The price of the issue was 98
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
CIoture and States Repre- sentation

Many shrewd observers in Washing ton now think that the Republicans of the Senate intend to adopt a cloture rule next winter, ostensibly for the pur- pose of passing the Hanna ship subsidy bill, and the bill directed against oleo- margarine. But once established, clot- ure would be speedily utilized by the powerful force that is determined to rob .'the grandfather" and under standing States of about eighteen members of Congress, and of like strength in the electoral college.
 The question turns upon the power of the majority to change the rules of the Senate. Such proposition is de- bateable. and if the minority Senators
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
rHE BATTLE WIrA HEAr.

From the Springfield Republican.
 The Cleveland Leader has been count ing up the victims of khe recent hot wave, and thinks that in the United States over 1000 people died from heat, while prostra- tions as serious as wounds received in of casualties equaling that of a small war. And yet this is called temperate cli- natal
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
OH Tanks Burn.

Knoxville, Tenn, July 16-A special to the Journal and Tribune says that the derricks and storage tanks of the Somer- set oil Company in Wayne county, Ken lucky, were burned today Twelve thousand barrels of oil were destroyed and the losses will be from $92,OO0 to S35 0O0 r
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

Mark Hanna and his son to boot were not match for the sons divorced wife, who is now out of the way of all injunctions. Mark may own the courts, but his gray matter is not alert enough to enable him to contend with a smart woman.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

A dirigible airship has been built, and what is more to the point has been sailed around the Eiffel tower again and again. Its builder, Santos, is the idol of Paris.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

An electric light that can be turned down without being turped out is one of the latest achievements of the twen- tieth century.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
ELIJAH III. IN TRAINING.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 Has Elijah Dowie taken advantage of the recent weather to go into training for his chariot of fire act?
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

We had mild and pleasant winter, but we are getting summer that Is beyond the English language and this world.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

It would be bitter disappointment to the esteemed Republicans and their allies if MT. Bryan should be called on to stump Ohio.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17
Antique Shakespeare.

London, July 16-A copy of the first folio edition of Shakespeare, printed in 1923, was sold at auction this afternoon for f172O. which is the record price for copies of this edition.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

Tom L. Johnson is gradually becom. ing the target of Republican black. guards.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

King Edward has too many palaces. He should have thrown them in when he auctioned off his mothers sour wine.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

The Kansas farmer has full wheat bins. but empty corn cribs. He pre- fers to have full corn cribs on account of his animals.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

Santos-Dumont's ships of the air may change the English situation, and the little tight isle may not be so tight after all.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

The Pierre Loriilord will discloses 6 mistress, and nothing for charity. The will and the life were off one piece.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

Horses that have become accustomed to hats that keep of the sun will be apt to demand umbrellas against the rain.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

Furnas County, Kansas, has had twenty successive days of 100 degrees temperature. It is living up to its name.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

The twentieth century is to be the airship century, and M. Santos Dumont is its prophet.
The age-herald., 1901-07-17

Mexico begins to feel that 1t Is te be absorbed by expanding America.