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The age-herald., 1901-08-21
United States Coal Exports.

The United States Is exporting great deal of coal, being outranked in that respect by England and Germany alone. Our exports in the fiscal year ended June 30 were in value $22,317,- 496. an increase of about $3,000,000 over the exports of the previous year. Tn a decade the exports of coal from this country have been trebled, stand ing in 1901 at 7,676.149 tons against 2,399, ,O39 tons in 1891. It is believed the rate of gain will be large in the next ten years.
 ThetUnited States is still. however. weak third to Germany and Great Brit ain. Tn 1900 the last-named country exported 5S miliion tons, while Ger many sent out IS million, and the United States T million tons. We are mining more coal than Great Britain, and far more than Germany, but as yet our exports are far below those of either. But the cost of production is increasing in Great Britain on account of the depth of the mines.
 The cost of production has recently been explained in a table presented in a British governmental statement. This table gives the price per ton of coal in the United Kingdom and United States in 1888 and 1900. respectively. It shows that the price in the United Kingdom advanced from shillings per ton to los Sd, from 1888 to 1900. while in the United States it fell from 6s to 5s 51ad per ton in the same time. Another table in the same statement shows the relative value per ton of coal produced taken at the pits mouth in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Belgium, in 1899, to be as follows:
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
BEssEMER IS NOT UNANIMOUS.

From the Bessemer Herald-Journal,
 "Brer, Judson was new county struck during last week and his paper was in consequence full of the idea. While the Herald-Journal would like to see a new county. yet we are not crazy over the idea We believe too much antagonism has been already aroused for Bessemer to ever get a new county. The great trouble with Bessemer Is. we want to put on metropolitan brooches when small sized, city knee pants would suit our case much better. Had Bessemer accepted the fact that she is now and always will be only an adjunct to greater Birmingham, and grow up with that idea, the com mercial arm of Birmingham would reach out after us as 1t does Ensley. but when we array ourselves as a possible small bore rival and have a knife up our sleeve for that city. we need not expect any aid from Birmingham. The Herald-Journal has sought advertisements from Birming- ham merchants and failed for two req sons; First, ninety per cent will not advertise in Besseer papers at all. though they patronize Ensley and Pratt City papers just because Bessemer has the reputation of unjustly fighting Birming- ham. Second, those who would advertise want space at rates that the Herald Journal will not grant. We are afraid that the efforts to secure a new county has been detrimental to the best interests of Bessemer and vicinity.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
First President of Cuba.

In selecting a new and first President Cuba seems to be confronted by re- markable series of declinations. This is difficult to account for on American grounds, where no one ever has de- clined the Presidency, and where at least every public man harbors in his bonnet Presidential bee.
 But circumstances are difficult in Cuba. Party government has not be- come feature of the island, and no one is confident he can command suf- flcient support in the Presidential of flee. Gen. Maxine Gomez, the veteran patriot who unflinchingly upheld the republic in it's weakest and darkest days, declines nomination and cleo ton to the Presidency, and he names senor Estrada Palma for President, with Senor Maso as a running mate. He believes these two could give Cuba a strong and stable government, but Senor Palma Is averse to acceptance of the place. He seems to think that the political makeup of the island is unfavorable to governmental success on the part of any one. Senor Maso does not desire to serve as Vice Presi- dent. He is candidate for President, and he looks to the negro vote to carry out his ambition
 All men are voters in Cuba, and the race question is very prominent, with every prospect of becoming more and more active and intense. The negroes of Cuba are not ex-slayes by any means. They are very assertiye. and they are also very numerous. The chances are that they will in the long
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
NO TEARS FOR KRUGER.

From the Commoner.
 It was proper that MT. Mckinley should express sympathy with the German Elm peror because of his mothers death. But we are reminded that, although Mrs. Kruger, the wife of the President of the South African Republic, died more than thirty days ago, the President of the United States has not seen fit to tender his sympathy, or the sympathy of the American people, to the grief stricken President of a republic that is fighting for existence Let us ask ourselves seri- ously why this very apparent duty has been neglected
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
Justice By and To All.

No section of the State has been able to put all of it's fundamental desires Into the new fundamental law. The convention has striven to fit the instru- ment to all sections, and the impartial and intelligent observer must concede that it has met the public sentiment of the State with some degree of skill and judgment.
 All law, like all diplomacy, is a series of compromises. and the convention's work, now nearly ended, is of that na- ture. The spirit of compromise and of adjustment was prominent through out the convention, and in its master policies it was pre-eminent. All sec tioDs of the State were thoughtful, patriotic and reasonable The suffrage article is not exactly what the Black Belt desired; the education article is not what Chairman Graham would have made it had his hands been free; the taxation article does not suit the more ambitious towns of the State, and so on throughout the list; but the dele gates of all sections and all interests strove together. and each got an ap- proximation of his ideals.
 Perhaps no section gave up more than the Black Belt did. The fifteen counties that have heavy negro ma jorities have their doubts over the feasibility of the permanent suffrage plan, and yet they saw what the senti. ment of the entire country was-they saw a menacing court and administra- tion-they took into consideration the ,rSst of the State, and they accepted a plan that permits every worthy negro to register, and many of them will reg ister, as the experience of Mississippi and Louisiana shows. Under such cir hour of review instead of struggle that the Black Belt has been reasonable and patriotic. It voted, too, for 3-mill school tax, despite the opposition of the Montgomery Advertiser, and no one can point to solid sectional vote against any progressive measure.
 The Age-Herald fought for ideals that were beyond public sentiment. It has no regrets to express over it's ef- forts. It strove to secure what it thought best for the State. Like the Black Belt and all other belts in the State, its desires were not fully grati- fled. No one and no section got all. The entire instrument is one of com promise, and in framing these compro- misses into one harmonious whole it was made plain that patriotism and good sense are by no means dead in this State. All acted as men should act who are to live out their days in one political community. All yielded here and there, thus making new con stitution harmoniously possible.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
THIS TIME TEXAS SHERIFF.
Gonzales Correspondence, August Il, Gal.
 weston News

Gonzales Correspondence, August Il, Gal
 weston News.
 This morning at o'clock 200 armed and masked men rode up to the jail, rang the bell, called the sheriff, F. M. Fly, and asked for the Mexican prisoner. Gregorio Cortez. Yesterday evening at o'clock Sheriff Fly heard that the mob was com ing, and secured his cells and doors, and sent his keys off, remaining in the jail with only one deputy and the jailer. When asked for Cortez, Sheriff Fly very positively refused, and told them they could not have him and he wanted no trouble. Upon this advices the mob tried to break down the door. using a tele- phone pole. Sheriff Ely then went out side, fired a shot, got the attention of the leaders of the mob, and after a req soning talk together. the mob dispersed, only firing few shots as they left. Cor tez said he was sure they had come to hang him, and he was very much fright ened, but seemed all right this morning Sheriff Fly deserves much commenda- ton for the cool, determined manner in which he handled and dispersed the mob
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
THE TRUST AND THE TARIFF.
om the Springield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
 According to reports from England. the American steel producers are offering wire rods delivered at Manchester for $29.S0 a ton. The price to consumers in the United States is about $ss ton. Talk ing into account the cost of freight and other charges incident to transoceanic shipment. 1t Is clear to the Engineering News of New York that the wire rod maker Ifs netting at least s15 per ton more profit from his American customers than his foreign sales" The tariff alone makes 1t possible for the steel trust to favor foreign consumers above our own to so noteworthy an extent. Of course the trust is in favor of letting the tariff alone.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21

term of court that began Monday, as the Age Herald related.
 Brown had no counsel. and 1t became the duty. of the judge to appoint counsel. and being determined that in 80 far as it lay in the power of the court the trial should be fair as well as orderly, Judge Pelham asked Hon. John ". InEer, him. self a former judge. if he would defend the prisoner. With characteristic courage and manliness. Judge Inzer answered that he would do as Judge Pelham directed.
 ''That is how it comes about that Judge Inzer, one of the leading lawyers and statesmen of Alabama. Is of counsel for Browns defense. Few men in Alabama have had so distinguished a career in law and legislation as Judge Inzer. He was the youngest member of the Alabama se- eession convention of 1861, was after the civil war for many years probate judge of St. Clair was delegate In the consti- tutionai convention of 1875, and WAS for years State Senator.p
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
SWIM MING FEVER.

From the Philadelphia North American.
 Swimming fever Is the latest new mal- ady with which physicians at the Chill dren's hospital, Twenty-second and Wal nut streets, have to contend.
 This disease Is not prevalent to any marked extent, nor Is 1t known to exist in any section of the city other than the southern area from which the Children's s hospital draws most of its cases.
 One of the doctors of the hospital staff said yesterday that the first case ever brought to his notice came into the insti- tuition two weeks ago. The patient, a boy about 10 years old. had every symp- tom of typhoid fever. His temperature was high. and as there has been great deal of typhoid among children recently 1t was at first supposed that he was suf- fering from that disease.
 Despite the diagnosis the boy insisted that 1t was swimming fever that ailed him, and predicted that he would be well In a few days.
 Sure enough the boy soon recovered and and was able to go home. Since then sew eral similar cases have been treated at the hospital, and though each has at first shown alarming symptoms not case nas lasted over five days.
 From a careful study of patients and by answers which the boy gave to questions 1t was ascertained that the malady really was swimming fever, and directly trace able to swimming in the Schuylkill river.
 The boys, who all come from the same neighborhood, had been in the habit or bathing in the river from South street and other nearby wharves, just below the mouths of many of the big sewers. The swimmers were ignorant of the filth In which their daily baths were taken, but on many of them the evil effects were soon made evident by the outbreak or "swimming fever'' Inquiry in the section from which the boys treated at the hos pital came disclosed the fact that scores of other youngsters had suffered from the same disease.
 .'The malady," said one of the physi- clans, lis believed by many to be an abortive form of typhoid fever; that Is, a form of typhoid in which the patient re- covers after a brief illness and without apparent cause. I do not believe serious results need be feared from this new dis ease, but the youngsters should be kept from bathing in such dirty water"
The age-herald., 1901-08-21

Washington. August 2O.-one of the most important political campaigns Of the coming autumn will be fought in Maryland. Of course. every political con- test between this and 1904 will have more or less of an effect upon the next presi- dential contest. In Maryland 1t Is the fight of Arthur Pue German for political existence, for the restoration of himself to the Senate and Of his machine to pow tho united Republican party. Should German win It means that he will return to the Senate with the prestige of being the first to antagonize Bryanism. In 1899 he nominated a state ticket in Maryland and elected a governor on a platform that ignored Bryanism. This year he has done the same thing. Should hls party carry the legislature on It's present platform 1t immediately places MT. German to the fore front as presidential possibility, a standard, as it were. around which the conservative Democrats can rally. And German has the Democratic merit of hay ing supported Bryan both in 1896 and 1900 If the Republicans win in Maryland this autumn it means the election of a real Republican to succeed Mir Wellington, the repeal of the German election law A Republican victory meanstheperma- nent retirement of MT. German from pol itics, as far as the hope of holding office is concerned and the annihilation of the Rasin political machine in Maryland.
 The campaign in Maryland is of nation al interest because 1t involves a senator ship as well as because the fate of MT. German, who has been a political power for so many years A campaign of such importance deserves considerable atten- tton The Republicans and the Demo- crate have made their nominations and formulated their platforms. tho Demo- crats being first in the field.
 Aside from its careful avoidance of na- tional issues the Democratic campaign plan is interesting because 1t involves the question of negro suffrage. Last Spring Mr. German had Governor Smith sum- mon the Maryland legislature in extra session for the purpose of, as 1t was sta ted, removing the illfterate voters from tho voting lists. This was intended to eliminate the negro and give Maryland to the Democrats.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
STRANGE.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
 How ambitious and mellow a man be- comes when he falls in love.
 How fond woman Is of her wedding ring no matter what her age.
 How many men are absolutely ignorant of their household affairs.
 How many women regard themselves as good enough for the most select set.
 How many men think they would have adorned professional life.
 How many women pin their faith to mems opinions,
 How many men like to talk about the money they make.
 How many women have not the faint est idea of how bankssdo business.
 How many men think they would be- come millionaires if they had the means to speculate in stocks.
 How many women have no hesitation in saying sharp things to elderly women.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
About Persons.

Dr. Wilson L. Heflin of Randolph couh- ty is visiting his sons, Dr. Wyatt Hefin, Dr. Howell T. Hef1in and Hon. Harring- ton P. Hef1in, in Birmingham
 Congressman John L. Burnett of Gads- den spent yesterday in Birmingham
 Joseph H. Parsons has returned from Washington to Birmingham.
 W. c. Garrett, Jr., is spending a fort night vacation on the Gulf coast.
 State Senator James J. Ray and M. B.. McCallum of Jasper are at the Morris. Robert Campbell of Gadsden, Samuel Cox of Carrollton, W. S. Cory of Monte vallo, and T. Rowly and I Levi of Annis- ton are notable arrivals at the Metropol- itan Hotel.
 the Metropolitan.
 P B. Moore of Cincinnati. a widely poular travelling man. is at the Metropoli- tan.
 Lucien V. La Taste and H. Kahn of Montgomery are at the Morris.
 L. L. wilkerson of New York is at the Morris.
 George H. Williams of Macon, Miss, Is at the Morris. asst.
 H, Tucker of Mobile is at the Morris.
 F. H. Watkins of Montgomery Is at the Florence.
 George H. Pearson of Cincinnati Is at the Florence.
 c. c. Brown of Dalton, Ga, is at the Florence.
 M. Iightman of Huntsville is at the Florence.
 J. H. Skeggs of Decatur is at the Flor .
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
DR. ANDREWS ON LYING.

From the Chicago Record-Herald
 In an argument drawn from exception al cases where deception is justihable Dr. D. Benjamin Andrews proceeds to the generalization: 'veracity is not merely a statement of facts, nor Is a lie state ment of that which is not true. A bad in- tention is necessary to constitute 8 lack of veracity.''
 This is a reassertion in revised terms of the convenient old formula, 'the end justifles the means" which is often urged as an excuse for the basest and most harmful kind of lying. It began with the father of lies and has probably caused infinitely more human misery than falsehood without the cloak of good intention.
 Intention is something that can almost always be satisfactorily explained to the individual conscience, and 1t can never be accepted as a standard. Its effects, even If 1t is honest, depend upon the variable factors of judgment, intelligence and character. An ignorant, narrow, stupid person may foresee calamity in the purposes of another and defeat them with good intentions by lying, only to bring on a ruin and distress that would have been avoided if the truth had been told. Many lives have been blasted by just this sort of veracity which comes within Dr. Andrews definition.
 The justifiable exceptions to "a mere statement of facts" such, for examples as the breaking of bad news gently or the deception of a sick man with regard to his condition. can never be developed into a general rule which shall confuse verac- ity with intention They are the extraor- dinary expedients of persons who made it practice to state the facts and who fellow the only safe and sure rule: ''rell the truth"
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
Judge Coleman and Others.

Judge T. ". Coleman of Greene, the dis tinguished leader of the constitutional convention, arrived in Birmingham last night and is at the Metropolitan. He will proceed to his home in Eutaw today. Judge Coleman, in answer to an inquiry, admitted that he was worn out" though he certainly didn't look it. He said he be- lieved the new constitution for Alabama. now framed and about to be submitted to the people for ratification, was the best state constitution in all the south.
 ''I am neither asking nor seeking any thing for myself; but have been ambi- tious to have a wise constitution framed for Alabama, and am convinced we have It." Judge Coleman said.
 Another distinguished guest at the Met ropolitan is the Hon. Wiley C. Tunstall Of Greensboro, railroad commissioner, ac- companied by his younger son, Hon. Wi- ley c. Tunsta1l, Jr.. solicitor to the An- niston city court.
 Hon. Milton Humes of Huntsville, for more than twenty years one of the ablest Democratic leaders of North Alabama is also at the Metropolitan.
 General Charles M. Shelley, accompa- nied by his son, Capt. James E. Shelley of the United States army. arrived at the Metropolitan last night.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
THE HoWIsoN LETTER.
Acting Secretary Hackett Hears From
 Admiral schley's Attorneys.

Washington, August 20.-The acting sec retary of the navy, MT. Hackett, had on his desk today the letter from Admiral Schley's counsel relative to reported in- terview by Admiral Howison. one of the members of the court of inquiry.
 Beyond mentioning that the letter had been received, Mr. Hackett would not dis cuss It. It Is the general expectation, however. that the letter will be forward ed to Admiral Howison with request for reply.
 Captain Parker, one of Admiral Schley's counsel, held brief conference with MT. Hackett during the morning.
 A formal request of the list of witness es to be summoned by the judge advocate was made by Admiral Schley's counsel today. The request will be compiled with as soon as practicable.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
He Prayed for Rain.

ssThese continuous and excessive rains we are having every day remind me of the experience of a hardshell Baptist of Escambia County" said a man from Blount Springs yesterday.
 ''There was prevailing somewhat damaging drouth in that county, and as crops were being injured and there were no signs of rain my Baptist friend de- cided that he'd simply pray for rain and the Lord would be certain to send 1t. Thus before he went to bed one night. he prayed earnestly for rain to come copiously and abundantly. "A good sea son." Lord, a good "season.' the Baptist cried.
 Sure enough, that night the rain fell, but fell flood, accompanied by terrific thunder and lightning. The farm of the Baptist was greatly washed and the crops badly damaged, and the lightning killed a fine bull calf in the good mans s cowpen. This alarmed and sore vexed him, and he decided he'd pray again.
 "Thereupon this praying one further thought to take the Lord into his per- sonal confidence. saying:
 Thou didst misunderstood me as to the quantity of rain wanted, Lord, he cried. I didn't want flood and I didn't want any lightning at all. real ly wanted, o Lord, a mild and gentle season" for my crops, and l am really surprised at this flood and the lightning that killed my calfl'
 That was positively wicked, butt"
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
The Trial at AshvIlIe.

'"There are some interesting facts con- nected with the pending trial of the ne gro Jim Brown at Ashville, trial that Is attracting the attention of the people and which is yet to interest them more." said well-informed man last night.
 "When Goverenor Jelks expressed tho wish that Judge Pelham should hold a special term of court for Browns trial, the distinguished young judge proceeded to Ashville and calling together the lead ing citizens he demanded to know of them if the negro could be tried there without interference or molestation by citizens. The answer was. Yes! Ther- upon Judge Pelham called the special
The age-herald., 1901-08-21

run control the island. and then indeed will trouble begin.
 The first administration will be per plexed with troublesome questions of finance. There are many obligations created Tn a long struggle for independ- ence to be adjusted. There are host of new questions of government to be fitted to the people of the new republic. Altogether the first President of Cuba will have his hands full, and it is not to be wondered at that the best men of the island do not think the task very desirable.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphaers prophecies for this day, Wednesday,, August z, 1901:
 Sell; unfavorable for all else"
 Beware of losses in thy business; do not speculate: thou wilt be annoyed by letters and young persons; keep thy busi- ness well Tn hand.n
 'Quick and clever will be the child born on this day; but 1t should keep. in employ, and not attempt anything on Its own ae- count n
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
Error in Constitution.

'The new constitution as so far framed provides for the erection of another courthouse in St. Clair, on the other side of Backbone mountain from Ashville and springville. certain beats being named as empowered to vote on the courthouse proposition" said W, H. Gather. the Sprinsville lawyer.
 Beat seventeen is amongst the beats named in the constitution. but that beat is on the Ashville side of the mountain, cut off by the mountain from the other beats. That is an anomaly. and is very embarrassing. for the people of that beat are not interested in the new court house. but are concerned. In the court house on their own side of the noun tain.
 Tt Is greatly to be hoped that this seri- ous defect will be remedied before the now constitution is finally submitted to the people,"