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The age-herald., 1901-09-03
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Hon. William l.. seruggs, for a long time envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Venezuela, furnished the Atlanta Daily News with the fol- South America, where the disturbances are so important as to have called for the dispatch of warships to Colon from this country and Europe
 Stated in a few words. the ''true in- wardness'' of the venezuelan-C Colombian IT, Bcuadorian embroglio seems to be about this:
 Each country Is divided in sentiment by two great political parties. the "con- servative" and the liberal"
 The conservative, or ecclesiastical par ty, favors the reunion of church and state, restricting the suffrage to a litera- ry and property qualification, and longer tenures of public office.
 The liberal, or radical party, would eliminate all forms of eccleslasticlsm from state affairs, establish and maintain state system of non-sectarian (perhaps wholly non-religious) system of public in struction, and make all political officers elective for short terms by universal suf- frage
 In each of the countries named the church and state have been nominaly if not actually, separate for more than quarter of a century; yet in each the Roman Catholic has ever been, and is still tacitly or expressedly. "the recog- nized cult of the nation." Nominally the written constitution of each guarantees the utmost freedom of conscience and the utmost liberty of worship. In reality, however, there is but one church. one try, and in neither Is there room for any other. Among the educated classes there are plenty of agnostics and in- differences, but no Protestants The chasm between the faith of the middle ages and the skepticism of the nine teenth century is not bridged over by any system of philosophy or any new in terpretations of the Bible.
 In Venezuela the government is. and has been since 1872. in the hands of the extreme liberal, or anti-church party. And so was that of Colombia up to 1885, when, by political compromise, the conservatives obtained a place In the cabinet and afterwards the indirect con- trol of the executive power, which they still retain.
 In Ecuador, where the populace have always been more fanatical than in ei- ther Colombia or Venezuela, the govern
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
- - CADETS AT THE MIDWAY.

From the Columbia State.
 A group of cadets (dressed in gray) stopped In front of the Streets of Mex ico," when a sightseer called out to them:
 Whats your state?''
 "Dixie,' answered several of the ca> dets.
 With this some one cheered and the bandmaster overhearing the reply ordered Dixie" to be played. This was the signal for spontaneous outburst which swept the Midway from one end to the other. The darkies In the "Old Plantation" came out and sang to the bands compliment. Soon the crowd and the cadets joined In. The spiders sang and Harry Langdon lead the chorus. In the language of a local newspaper the Lane of Laughter became the Street of Song" Horns blew, drums beat other bands took up the melody, the crowd yelled. As the music and the cheering ceased Jangdon said,
 Talk about your exposition airs! Let a band play Dixie Then watch the crowd
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
Iahnr nax.

Labor Day is a holiday that is not outranked in this district by the FodTth of July, and scarcely by Christ mas. This district is one of labor's strongholds, and 1t was meet and proper that places of business were closed so that all could enjoy the events of yesterdays holiday.
 The weather aided the men of toll tlus year. and the day was observed by all the people. As labor is the basis of all prosperity-as all wealth from the soil must be gathered by la bor, 1t becomes te interest and pride of all to celebrate Labor Day, and the time is fast coming when every per son will become participant in the sports and exercises of the day. Every business and every profession, as well as every trade and every in dustrr. should take a hand in the celebration of tho great festival. The programme should be broadened each year until it interests every person.
 All are or should be toilers, and Labor Day stands for tne entire Amer ican population The army of work men means nll Americans. And no district should rcsrond more quickly  and thoroughly to the call than the one that this town is the center of Here the value and importance of la .bor is fully recognized. and the Age Herald is glad to see an increasing interest from year to year in the an- nual celebration. The industrial South can be trusted hereafter to ob- serve the cay, but for that matter the agricultural South should assist, for are not farmers toilers also? All are toilers except the drones of earth. and they are not worth mentioning. They are not numerous enough in this dis trict to be taken into consideration. All others are part and parcel, or should be, of Labor Day.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
Executive Committee IudaY.

The State Democratic Executive Committee meets today. It knows what the Democratic sentiment of the State is. It knows that the people prefer to act upon the proposed con stitution free from mandates of all sorts. So far as printed expressions go, no paper has advocated party die tation in this matter, while many are outspoken in favor of freedom to one and all. All want the new instru- ment to stand or fall on, by and of llself. At heart the majority believe 1t will be readily ratified in that way, but whether ratification or rejection De its fate, nine Democrats out of ten say that party mandate in this crisis would be unwise, inefficient, irregular, and contrary to the express and dis tinct pledge of .Ie last convention of the party.
 Added to freedom, the selection of
 
 Oscar Underwoou as chief campaign manager would be tower of strength. He is very popular in all parts of the State, and here at his home he can win over many voters. He has se- cured rural free delivery for every part of populous Jefferson County and in due time he will give this dis trict a free and open water course to done more for this county and district. He should be placed at the head of the campaign committee, where he would be the right man in the right place.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
COMMITTEE SHOULD ADVISE,

From the Selma Times.
 The Age-Herald puts 1t forcibly in it's advocacy of no party issue in the ratifl- cation of the constitution. Whoever votes to order Democrats to ratify the new instrument violates the pledge he made when he said it should be laid be- fore the people with the right in them to say Yes or No" as to it." That is a point we consider we'll taken. No honor able man." continues our esteemed con- temporary. will do this. No Democrat will do this. The State executive commit tee can advise, but 1t cannot and should not attempt to dictate to the people in so important a matter. The people should be left wholly free to decide between the new and the old, and no one need doubt how they will decided If they are treated properly" We heartily endorse the sen- timent
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
Postofflce Cleverness.

'1 noted your story in the Age-Herald Hotel Lobbies' about the cleverness of the post office departments of the United States and Great Britain In delivering let ters, and SO on, to obscure or doubtful ad- dresses, several instances of which you cite" said a noted Huntsville lawyer and legislator.
 Here's another instance, related to me as being absolutely true. and certainly It is worthy of preservation in type: A let ter was dropped Into the New York gen. eral post office addressed thus:
 "'Wood,
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
NORTH cARoLINA's NEEDS.

From the Raleigh News and Observer
 The three paramount issues today in North Carollna--and the issues that de- mand the best thought of all its citizens are how to secure the three things North Carolina needs more than anything else, to wit First, better roads; second, bet ter public schools and better attendance; third more rural free deliveries. These three things are essential to progress. light, prosperity, elevation and the bet torment of the conditions of the people.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
ATTEMPTED ASSAULT.
Tramp FIend Who if Identified May
 Be Lynched.

Weeping Water, Neb. September D. Saturday afternoon a tramp attempted to criminally assault the 6-year-old daugh- ter of Walter Perry. living. four miles west of town. A little brother years old called his mother, who ran from the house to straw rick where the tramp had the girl. and heightened him away. This morning the father. Walter Perry found a tramp answering the description of the one who committed the assault hiding in the quarry here and compelled him at the point of a revolver to return home with him for identification. He gave the name of E. M. Lingeil, Is white and s5 years old. There are threats of summary vengeance on him if he Is iden- tifed
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphaels prophecies for this day. Tuesday, September 3. 1901:
 Travel, sign writings. and deal before D. m
 Thy birthday Is a very favorable one. and thy business and money will increase fast. Those in employ will be promoted Young widows will have offers of mar riage"
 "A successful career will be had by the child born on this day; the child will be steady and persevering and possess good energy"
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
Democratic campalqn in Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio, September 2,-The Democratic State Executive Committee this afternoon decided to open the cam paign at Bucyrus on September B. The principal speakers will be Colonel Kill bourne, the Democratic nominee for Gov ernor, and Mayor Johnson of Cleveland. No action was taken on the matter of in- viting W. J. Bryan and David B. Hill to speak in Ohio. It Is expected, however, that they will be invited.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
AT WAR OVER A RANGE.
Sheep and Cattle Men May Yet Have
 Bloodshed.

Lander, Wyo., September 2-Sheep and cattle men are at war over range mat ters, ten miles south of Lander. and un- less citizens. who have gone to the scene to settle the difficulty, arrive there in time there may be bloodshed. It is said that the cattlemen have set apart & cer- tain section and have ordered all sheep away. One sheep man. c. H.. Souter, re- fused to go and was elected by force. He secured twenty-five herders, armed them and returned. He says he will drive sheep through the disputed territory in spite of the cattle men.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

New York. September "A story Is published here today to the effect that W. T. Muslin, president of the Pittsburg Stock Exchange, and President John N. Chambers of the glass trust won $5oo.ooO at poker on the Duetchland. This account is given of a $S0,0O0 jack pot:
 ''The nerviest play of the long game was made by MT. Muslin. I was sitting at his elbow and saw the cards. It was big jackpot and Muslin, sitting next the dealer, opened It.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

I. Although I enter not, Yet round about the spot Ofttimes I hover: And near the sacred gate, With longing eyes walt. Expectant of her.
 II. The minister bell tolls out Above the city's rout And noise and humming; They've hushed the minister bell; The organ gins to swell She's coming. coming!
 III. My lady comes at last. Timid and stepping fast And hastening hither, With modest eye downcast: She comes-she's here-she's past! May heaven so with her! Kneei undisturbed, fair saint Pour out your praise or plaint Weekly and duly; will not enter there, To suily your pure prayer With thoughts unruly.
 V. But suffer me to pace Round the forbidden place, Lingering a minute, Like outcast spirits who wait And see, through heavens gate, Angels within 1t.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
William Darby Drowned,

Rome, Ga, September 2.-William M Darby was drowned in the Ostanaula river He was bathing with some friends After going under he never rose again. MT. Darby was for some years auditor of the Chattanooga, Rome and Southern Railroad.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
Presidential Possibilities.

Kansas City, Mo, September 2.-C. A. Walsh, secretary of the Democratic na- tional committee, who is here on business, said today:
 There is no real discussion now of the candidates for the Democratic nomination for President in 1904. Of course a great many men are mentioned and talked about. There is Hill and Olney and Cookery and Dave Francis and W. J. Stone and Senator Cockrell. but it's long time until 1904"
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

ton campaign is highly proper. The Democracy of Alabama is wholly respon- sib1e for the convention, and must ratify the convention. but that action will be by votes of individual Democrats. Tho party machinery will not and should not be employed further than is necessary to get out the Democratic vote. That is enough; the Democrats will vote all right when they get to the polls.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
Eour Miners Rewarded.

London, September 2.-Andrew Carnegie has given f1oo to each of the four miners. Sheldon Law, Jones and Dick. who dis- played conspicuous bravery in the rescue of their comrades at the time of the re- cent Nioristle ePertshire) coliiery disas- faH
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
AeE-HEnALD IN LINE ALWAYS.

From the Tuscaloosa News,
 Those who have believed that The Age Herald would fight ratification can now calm their fears That journal fought for what It conceived to be for the best 1t did not get all it asked for. but Is req sonably satisfied, and will line up sfor a forward move. Let those papers which have discounted its loyalty now look to their laurels
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
AT THE CHURCH GATE.

William Makepeace Thackeray was born at Calcutta July IS. 1911. He received an education at Trinity College, Cambridge. He lectured in the United States in 1s52- 1858, and was editor of the Cornhill Nigga zine, 1860-62. He died at London Decem- Der "A, 1863. He Is more famous as nov elist than as a poet.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
GRACEFUL BUT WONDERFUL.

From the Montgomery Journal
 The graceful manner in which the Bir- mingham Age-Herald came over to the constitution commands our attention and liveliest consideration. The Age-Herald Is wonder-it keeps us all the time won- dering where 1t is at.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
Mass

'sThis letter was promptly delivered to MT. Mark Underwood. Andover, Mass. See?"
 Sure! That's the cleverest yet reported. It beats the Cork to Cork" story of the Hobbies" Nextl
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

King Edward persists in calling his new American elevator a lift. thus showing his lack of Americap breed inp
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

It should be understood at the out set that the rural free delivery car rier is not personally responsible for the weather signals he carries.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
WINTER IN THE SOUTH.

From the Buenos Ayres Herald.
 Such winter weather as we have been having for the last three days cannot be surpassed.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The new rich can now order from the heraldy college pedigree as long as their arm. None of them should stop short of the Conqueror.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

These values are on the basis of SAT per bale. The full figures will soon be forthcoming, and this record-breaker in values summed up. It can then be compared with the crop Of 1900, which was 9,436,416, and with the great crop of 1899, which was lI,274,840 bales.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
THE ELMORE CASES.

frOm the hdODii0 fteB1BteT.
 A large amount of the credit for ths conviction of the Elmore County lynch CTS will be given to Governor Jelks. who, since he has been in office, has shown great diligence in seeing that the laws If the state are enforced. This Is his duty, of course as he Is sworn to uphold the law, but there are ways and other ways of doing ones duty. A lukewarm Cover nor makes lukewarm judges and 1uries, but a Governor who Is determined that the law shall be respected gives backbone to those who administer the law. All honor to William Dorsey Jelks of Ala bama- From the Huntsville Mercury.
 The conviction of George Howard, a leader of the mob which lynched Bob White in Fillmore County several weeks ago, was surprise in court circles all over Alabama. Howard was a prominent farmer in Fillmore County, and expected his standing in the community to secure his release. so he told the jury all ths details of the horrible lynching In whicn he took a prominent part.
 Rob White was charged with shooting at a white man while trying to detend himself. He was arrested and on the way to fail was taken from the officers ane ,vnched. There was no justification on eartb for the lynchng. and the conviction n, Howard was the natural sequence.
 other incidents will follow and before ,,. incident is closed every one of the man who lynched Bob White will go to the Alabama penitentiary for life ana there they will stay. No Governor VIII De elected who will dare to pardon them TOT such wanton bloodshed. Other crimes may justify lynching, but surely Bob Whfte was guilty of no such crime.
 From the Chicago Tribune.
 The unexpected has happened in Ala hama. George Howard, farmer, member of a mob that lynched a negro near We tumpka some months ago. has been con- v,cted of murder in the first degree and been sentenced to Imprisonment for life. During the trial Howard admitted his participation in the lynching and gave the names of thirteen of his companions who may yet be his associates in the pen itentiary
 There is special reason for satisfaction with this conviction, because 1t was ob- tained in one of the four states which have been chief offenders in mob mur- ders If similar result could be reached in other Southern states. and Northern ones also-for in proportion to the num- her of negroes and the degree of general knowledge Indiana, Colorado and Kansas are just as conspicuous offenders as Ala bama, Georgia. Mississippi and Louisiana there would soon be an end of lynching and a restoration of the laws authority
 The Alabama conviction. taken in con nection with recent legislation and with executive action in support of sheriffs in that and some other states. shows that there is a radical change of sentiment on the part of state authorities and that they are awakening to a realizing sense of a new and alarming danger confronting them-the danger of mob law in the place of legal justice. So far as the negroes themselves are concerned, lynching ply leads to blind and fierce resentment. So far as crime Is concerned. 1t does lot have any deterrent effect. "On the l. trary," says the State of Columbia 5.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

Sir Thomas Lipton's pluck and per severance are winning a deal of free advertising anu they may win the cup.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The Chinese apologist, Prince Chun, is to do the act before Emperor Will liam in bows and knocks of the head.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The esteemed Nicely and the equally esteemed Rathbone are watching with deep interest the rising Hanna boom
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

Minister Wu has learned to dance the two-step. and is now nearly Amer icanized except in the matter of look ing
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

Joe Willett and the Squire of Van tage are hastening towards New York, a city thal needs a new Mayor.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

Unripe Presidential booms fill the September air.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

New York police methods and Mrs. Nation are struggling for the front of the stage in New l ork.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
PARTY MANDATE NOT NEEDED,

Prem the Huntsville Mercury.
 The proposed meeting of the State ex- ecutive committee to discuss the conven-
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The golfiest season of the year is alas, at hand.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The Sultan has no desire to see any more warships. They are too cere- monious and collectful.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

Affidavits and diagrams should ac- company news from the South Amer ican war center.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The seasons coon song crop is said to be a record breaker.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The vacationers are coming home to regain their health.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

Beloit, Wis, has been caught nap ping and is to be libraried by MT. Carnegie.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The Havana mosquito Is no worse than her Montgomery sister.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
Traffic Manager T. C., I. 6 R. R. Co
About Persons.

Capt. Edward P. Amerine. Thomas Bradford. Eugene Policeman. W. M gomery are at the Metropolitan.
 Lucien V. LaTaste of Montgomery, J. T. Gardner of Anniston, H. Lee Brown
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The oyster is itself again. It is again eligible to be swallowed.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

Prince Chun is to Ko-tow to the Kaiser, and yet this is the twentieth century.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
Last Years Crop.

It is too early to say exactly what the crop outturn of 1901 has been. The receipts at the ports have been 7,65S,1 ITS bales. New Orleans received 2,456, ,186 bales; Galveston, 2,171, ,499, and Savannah, 1079,435 bales. No other port received 500,000 bales, al lnough Norfolk approached that sum.
 The New Orleans Picayune's figures are as follows:
 Port receipts ................ 7,65S,17S
 Northern mills ........ .... 2,030,0 900
 Southern mills ........ 100000
 No aggregate Is possible from these ngures. because port receipts and mill takings are not distinguished, and the amount on hand is not given. The Ficayune puts Northern and Southern consumption at lower figures than those of the previous year.
 The Memphis cotton exchange sup plies these figures:
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The pressure of cotton picking will at least check the lynching business.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The Virginia Democrats are still shyly holding back their suffrage plan.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

The progress of Nicely towards his trial--where IS that progress at?
The age-herald., 1901-09-03
' ONLY pAIly NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA

Hard-handed men that work in Athens here.
 Midsummer Nights Dreams.
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

W. D. Banl1ston and c. M. Stanley are the only authorized travelling representa- tives of The Age-Heraid in it's circulating department
The age-herald., 1901-09-03

tage are naStenlng toWaruS NeW York, a city that needs a new Mayor.
 New York police methods and Mrs. Nation are struggling for the front of the stage in New ork.
 The Sultan has no desire to see any more warships. They are too cere- monious and collectful.
 Affidavits and diagrams should ac- company news from the South Amer ican war center.
 Beloit, Wis, has been caught nap ping and is to be libraried by MT. Carnegie.
 Kaiser, and yet this is the twentieth century.
 The Virginia Democrats are still shyly holding back their suffrage plan.
  The pressure of cotton picking will l at least check the lynching business.
 The progress of Nicely towards his trial-where Is that progress at? The oyster is itself again. It is again eligible to be swallowed. The Havana mosquito Is no worse than her Montgomery sister. The seasons coon song crop is said | to be a record breaker.
 The vacationers are coming home to regain their health.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-04-02

the strain of a terrible campaign with
splendid staying power. The results In
South Africa have been highly credit
able to the rank and file and have fully
indicated the efficiency of the auxil
larry forces under voluntary enlistment.
Pail Mall made some woeful miscalcu-
lations and the officers in the field were
not always up to their work but In OF
der 10 retrieve these plumbers II Wa
not necessary to call in question i.I.-
discipline Of the volunteer army and
the patriotism of the nation by the
present plan of reorganization. which
stimulates the spread of militarism In
a peace-loving community and leaves
as the basis Of imperial defense ape
cious paper scheme enmeshed VIA red
tape. without the soldiers in plain SIR i.