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The age-herald., 1901-06-07
Poll Tax Safe guards.

Judge Lapsley of Anniston thinks the poll tax proposition would cut off "a great mass of careless, ignorant and purchasable voters" but he is not sure that the naked proposition would put at end to corrupt practices, which is above all else desirable. Payment of a poll tax year or more in advance will shut off the vote-buying candi- dates, but it will not prevent the cor porations from taking poll taxes out of wages, or the formation of funds for that purpose by saloons or other combinations.
 As the payment of poll taxes by oth- CTS would be but bribery, and in order to head of bribery of this nature it is necessary to make sure that the voter pays his own poll tax. 'Tt is only" says Judge Lapsley. "by his paying it fer himself that he gives evidence of those qualities that make him a worthy voter" In order to accomplish this he urges the adoption of these amend Jments of the poll tax provision:
 First-By providing that the voter must pay for himself. Employers shah not pay for employees One man may not pay for another, or lend him or give him money for the purpose. It shall not be lawful to contribute to a fund to pay poll taxes. A tax paid in violation of these provisions shall not entitie a man to vote. If he does so. 1t shall be illegal voting. and punishable.
 Second--To the number of those ineligi-
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
BREWERY BURNS.
Pabst Brewing company's Plant Badly
 Damaged by Fire.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 6.-The Pabst Brewing Company suffered loss by fire this evening of between $150,000 and $200,000, fully covered by insur- ance. One man was killed.
 The fire started near the roof of ele- yator F, where fourcoppersmiths were at work making repairs, It is thought the blaze originated from over heated copper, which ignited some screens. Elevator F was gutted, and cupola containing the controlling machinery of the malt house adjoining was de- stroyed. The top story of the malt house was badly damaged John Smith, a coppersmith, died from in- juries received in falling four stories while sliding down a rope.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
Board of Trade.

The Board of Trade is live organiza- ton and should accomplish much for the mercantile interests of Birmingham. but in order for 1t to do really effective work 1t must have large revenue. If a hum dred or a. hundred and twenty-five mer- chants would pay $50 a year in the way of dues instead of SIP. as the members now pay, the board would have sufficient income to have its own quarters and to push its work fin many directions.
 Birmingham has not been educated on the line of public spirit as some of the older cities have. Organizations such as the Commercial Club and the Board of Trade are centers of influence that de- velope public spirit and these organiza- tions should be heartily supported by the business men of the city,"
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
A Young Man of Business.

Mir Thomas U, Crumpton, the leading merchant of Maplesville, was in Birming- ham last night on his way home from Anniston. MT. Crumpton is one of the most noted and successful young business men of Alabama. He is the son of the late Dr. Crumpton of Lowndes county, and is a nephew of the Rev. Dr. G. Wash ington Crumpton, the state secretary of the Baptists, and the Rev. Boardman H. Crumpton of Evergreen, one of the most eminent Baptist preachers of Alabama. He Is a Scholarly man and Is still stu dent, Recently he made prolonged tour of Europe, studying history where it was made and studying art in it's home. Few young men in Alabama are so enlightened and so intellectual.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
punlon Arrested.

Atlanta, Ga., June 6.--G. B. Dunlon, a yard conductor in the employ of the Southern Railway, was this afternoon bound over without bail to the Superior Court on the charge of murder. Evi- dence heard at the preliminary trial tended to show that Dunlon was on the switch engine which on Tuesday ran into the Macon passenger train on the Southern, killing three people.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
pemopolIs Cement. Factory.

From the Demopolis Dispatch.
 Work on the cement factory is progress ing nicely. The structure is of steel and the roof, which is being built covers all the machinery on several acres of ground The plant when completed will be worth over half million dollars. The payroll is now about 1.5oO per week.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer Raphaers prophecies for this day Friday, June [, 19O1i
 Success will attend thy endeavors, and thy money and business will increase; thou wilt travel or remove and with suc- cess.
 "A child born on this day will have generally successful life, whether In em- pley or in business for itself"
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
IN RE M'LAUR RtN.

From Inc ToIedO Bee.
 While McLaurin still poses as a Demo- crat he is to all intents and purposes a Mckinley Republican, and the chances are that he will stay at home. A Senator who is protectionist and supporter of Hannas ship subsidy grab. to say nothing of being a distributor of Republican fed era1 patronage, is too far up town for a South Carolina Democrat.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
SIMPLICITY.

From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
 Senator Morgan's suffrage plan for Ala bama Is simplicity itself. It merely pro vides that none but white men shall hold office. and that commission of white men shall pass upon the qualifications of voters. There is no African in this wood- pile.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

Secretary Roots explanations are the occasions of much Cuban diplo- macy of the Chinese or Abdul Hafnid sort.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
Yachting is a millionaire's pastim
WHY WALL STREET IS QUIET.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
 Reports from New York are to the effect that outsiders are not doing much in Wall street just now It is merely a case of '1f you haven't any money you needn't come around"
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

The entries for 1904 thus far are Emperor William Mckinley, Assistant Emperor Mark Hanna, and Lords Fair banks, Foraker, Odell, Lodge and Dol liver, Warrior Teddy Roosevelt, and Free Lance Tom Reed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

Aguinaldo's lecture will be entitled, How Lost My Citizenship" in which Funston and the Supreme Court will figure as leading characters.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
Treasury Balances.

Washington. June 6.-Today's treas ury balances, exclusive of the gold re- serve fund, shows: Available cash bal ance, $164, 4,189.651; gold, $96,015.211.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

If Former Citizen Aguinaldo comes here to lecture either he must learn English or the American people must learn Tagalog.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

A committee of the New Century Club of Philadelphia has compiled a pamphlet of 36S pages, giving the statutes of every State concerning de- pendent, neglected and delinquent chill dren.. The volume should be in the hands of every humane and intelligent Legislator.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
The Defenders Accident.

From the Mobile Register.
 And now the yacht Constitution has bro- ken her mast. She must have been trying to follow the flag in spite of the Supreme Court.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

Cuba will accept the Platt amend ment when she hears what kind of Supreme Court we have. Anything but that, she will say.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
Bonds Purchased.

Washington, June 6.-The Secretary of the Treasury today bought $189,750 in short term bonds, $4O,000 short term 5's at S106.9587 and the balance in short term As at $113.8006.
 HORSES DISCUSSED.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

The Redcoats, as they are called in the West, have returned two inches taller than they went away.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

There will be no summer sessions of Congress. The Dingley tariff can be preserved intact without it.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

The 15,00O Dowieites in Chicago are to a man or woman ready to swear that John A. is the Prophet Elijah sure enough.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

The country is toddling on alone, now that the Supreme Court and the colleges have adjourned.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

Suicides and sea, sals are increasing in New York.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

Education will follow the flag when those 600 schoolmams arrive at the Philippines.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

Roosevelt is thought to be planning his 1904 campaign in the depths of Long Island.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

Richard Harding Davis magic Ian tern lectures enable him to put his valet on double duty.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

A little Maxtmite will yet have to be placed under Abdul Hamid before he can be induced to settle that bill.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

The Constitution is now in the Sham rock II. dismasted class. These racing yachts are but fair weather toys.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

What is wanted now in the Republi- can party is logical candidate who is also a favorite son.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

Philanthropist Rockefeller's light shines small and dimly in these Car negie days.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

In the case of Justice Brewer Cupid is bigger than the flag and the consti- tuition combined.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

The Filipino or Porto Rican is man without country, but with Congress and Supreme Court.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

As a corporation Senator, Mark Hanna warmly endorses the White Brown decision.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

No hot wave has been signalled this summer.
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
NEW BANK WANTED.
Dispatch Says Birmingham Men Are In
 Chicago With a Scheme.

Chicago, June 6.-Efforts are being made by a delegation of Birmingham. Alabama business men to interest Chi- cago bankers in the establishment of a. National Bank to be controlled by Chi cago interests. The purpose of the south ern people Is to get surplus money from the north into their section The, earn ing power of banks in that section is said to be twice that in Chicago.
 Jonas Schwab is chairman of the, com- mittee which is visiting the Chicago bankers endeavoring to interest them in the plan.
 Jonas Schwab is a prominent merchant and cotton buyer of this city. Last night nothing could be learned of the plans mentioned in the above dispatch
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
TIE osls DAllr aEwspAptR IN AtAsAni

Earth yields me rootsl Who seeks for better of thee, sauce his palate With thy most operant poison.
 -Timoa of Athens-
The age-herald., 1901-06-07

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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19
The Unexpected Find.

This story was told by q Pnlaoei-
mia man who dislikes nothing 50
much as to be asked questions:
"My little girl is very fond OF sea-
sbol,s" he said, land, having Deen
called to Atlantic City on business 'ne
other day, 1 took advantage OF the op-
portunity to run down to the peach ~
see if I could pick up a few. WAN
strolling along the sand. gathering q
few shells and pebbles, which placed
in nv handkerchief, when along came
one of those old idiots who ask ques'
tions with their mouths when thell
ovoa could answer. He smiled upon
mo and said: Fine day. isn't III Ass
Won gathering shellsT NO. l snapped
hack. saying the first thing thatpoppee
Into my mind, I'm looking Tor a SET %
false teeth / lost while In bathing.
No EXPRESSED his sympathy and thei
his face lit up as his eye caught sign
If mink and white object ON IN
sand. We'll. declare! Here they ar
nowv he exclaimed. and. sure enough
he picked up set Of false teeth YIN
right at his feet.
81 was too surprised to do anythin
hut grab them and put them Into m
nocket. The funny part OF II Is thae
never had tooth pulled in my me-
wonder whom that false eet oelonl
RI p-PhiIadelphia Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19
THE BEST OF LIFE!

Noa an Kfe's heat is cooled,
rhs headlona rush slowed to a quiet pace
ln And afA ersrs purblind passion that has
/ ruled
T. Our noiser years at last
Enurs us in vain, and, weary OF the race
We care no more who loses or VINO WINS
All not till all the best OF life seems past
The best Of life begins.
To toll for only fame.
Handclappings and the tickle gusts OF
praise, -,
For place or power or gold to gid
name
Above the grave whereto
All paths will bring us, were to lose our
days
We, on whose ears youths passing bell has
tolled-
In blowing bubbles, even as children do,
Forgetting We grow old.
But the world widens when
Such hopes of trivial gain that ruled US
hes
Broken among our chiidhood's toys; foz
then
We win to self-control!
And mail ourselves to manhood, and there
Upon us from the vast and MINDLESS height
Those clearer thoughts that are unto the
soul
What stars are to the night.
The Spectator.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19
s,,c,de Catcher Of Express Train.

II has become a fad recently IN ltaly
among persons who desire to commit
suicide 10 jump in front OF express
trains. Three weeks ago the engineer
and the passengers Of the Genoa-Rome
exnresswere really vexed because In
short run of eight hours four persons
used the train in this way to end their
lives, regardless Of the delay when
they were causing by their seihsh
thoughlessness.
Moral suaslon appearing inadequate
IN the task of turning these self-mur-
derers from the fatal error OF tneir
ways the railroad authorities nave
adopted a special suicide catcher. II
is placed in front of the locomotive
like the American cowcatcher, and II
| scoops up the person who tries to use
the engine for his own unpleasant pur
noses. Having scooped him up. 1t de
nosits him on a little platform. where
he gets a free trip to the nearest sta
tIon. while the engineer and the fire
man enliven the journey by. making
deeply felt remarks to him.-New Nov
Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19
But One Emperor.

Apropos of the paragraph l gave IL
last issue of the German showman's
experiences of the law Of lese majestic
r remember hearing the following
story, for the truth of which, however
I would not Ike to vouch. An officei
in the German army, passing along a
street in Berlin with friend. made
remark about "the fool Of an emper'
or" He was Immediately arrested by
a vigilant policeman. He attempted to
get out of the difficulty by explaining
that he referred to the Emperor OF
prussia .sThat won't do" said thu
| policeman. Il know very well you
meant the German Emperor; there II
no other emperor you possibly couit
| meanr-M. A. p.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19
TRUE HOROSCOPE.

1.,. vho believe In astrology as
.o,orca on which prophecy may be
based have called attention 10 whHe
seems to them to be remarKaoio 80
:, ,rue prophecy in a horoscope VIII"
sar nv willis r. whitehead, ioyai
,nv.,ic and published on July 40 Oh
,.s, wear. The horoscope Is based on
ths iuxtaposition OF the planets main
tainiug during the period between nsy
n and june II Of this year, ana M "
r,.nv persons see a forecast OF the Ia
hor troubles in Chicago and the war
like conditions now prevailing IL
m. -
chief interest In this connection AZ.
t,ches to what Mr.. Whitehead SAID III
an interview published In connectioh
,,,th the horoscope. The words, quot
IA from the article printed on tnAe
date to which reference Is maue' aio
rs follows: 49,
"Asked then what was before the
American armies in the far east, ne
| said:
"I foo, a certain sorrow at having to
| say. with the assurance that tne nea
ems hold back none OF their mys'eIio
from me. that worse danger tnSn
war with Spain threatens the United
j States In the period mentioned.
".ATl these signs point to some
thing happening In the region OF the
I philippines. 1t may be that China VIII
fall, apart. but this seems unlikely In
. the face of the understanding between
{ Enpland and Russia, nor do the stars
K point to China as significantly as "
the islands. am 'neie
l. fore forced to the belief that some
i thing infinitely startling will happen
there and as do not think 1t will De
4. such a cataclasm as some OF my pro-
D. fess,onal brethren anticipate, II
70 seems az II 1t must stand for an over
lns throw of our armies.
10 In this the believers In astrology d.
If vine a prophecy Of the conditions that
ir actually existed this year between the
IN dafes mentioned, May 81 to June Il,
he when the American troops In the Phil
of ippines. though not knowing IT, were
as destined to be sent soon to emma
it where the lighting Ninth" recently
20 met with reverses.
" The planetary conditions on which
os- the horoscope was based were the reia
EN- tive positions OF Venus and the EARN
re, Jupiter and Uranus, with malenc ga
'ne turn scowling close at hand, whici
nh rake according to the horoscope
zen ~uhat the Indians call bad medicine.
me And as II the troubles In China wer
hat not enough. II is pointed out also tha
'a o. the horoscope cast over year as
.ck. foretold troubles In factory and sales
am rooms In Chicago, with possible loch
etn outs and strikes.
f9t Mr.. whitehead, helIocentric astro
: his oeer. rs supreme grand vizfer OF Il
ave Ancient order of Oriental Magi. tram
gain 1.tor Of the authoritative edition
af The The works Of Cornelius Asrippa. IT, u
an g German mystic, and author OF TT
rip AEvafdc fhesauIu..
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19

cit won't be necessary" said Aum
Frances, gravely, "if you take the tab
lets as Lprescribe. And, If were you
I wouldn't tell anybody I was being
treated"
The next morning Molly started fU |
school with q temper tablet neatly
wrapped in tirs-toil in her small pocket
That day passed peacefully. SO ols
several Others; and Molly had all bu
forgotten that she was being treated
when, suddenly, one Saturday AFTER
noon. she felt a quarrel coming OF
Mabel had made a dress for her dof
Molly didn't think 1t fitted very wels
and said so. Mabel answered tartly
that she guessed Molly couldn't do al
we'll: and Molly had just opened hei
mouth to gay something peppery when
she remembered the temper tablets.
Hastily laying her beloved Flori'
monda Isabelle face down on the noof
she ran out of the room. The temper
tablet was at the very bottom OF hel
pocket: but she picked 1t out. un'
wrapped the tin-foil and popped 1t inte
her mouth, The rosy bit OF sweetness
tasted very nice. and she went Dach
tn her doll feeling better already.
Thought you'd gone home mad. re-
marked Mabel, with her small nose IL
, the air.
Never a word from Molly.
"I didn't care If you had, aode0
, Mabel, with a sniff.
Molly rolled the temper tablet undel
her tongue, but answered nothing d
. all.
!, "Well, you needn't talk II you don
, want to-" snapped Mabel; and she CAV
her entire attention to putting the new
dress upon its owner. Evelyn kathryl
I Olivia. 81
/. Little by little the temper tablet dis
. solved In Molly's mouth; and, strang
= tn saw. her anger melted with II.
was worn to wafer thinness; and MOL
was wondering just what she snoui
> saw when the treatment was owe
!. when she heard faint sound OF musl
: far down the street.
ooh. Mabel" she cried. exciteoi.
there's a grind-organ; and mayt
there's a monkey! Let's go and see!
4 ooh, iet's!" answered Mabel, 'uml
q ing up eagerly; and moment lat,
F,orimonda Isabelle and Evelyn hatl
rvn olivia were left to be company II
y each other, while their respecu,
!, mothers raced hand In hand down U
# street in search Of the probable grin
~ organ" and the possible monkey.
Ia That night Molly told Aunt Franc
- the whole story. and that young la
~ listened with genuine profession
10 Measure. Her first case was DONG
av markably we'll, she said; and the =
70 tient was advised to continue the
of the invaluable temper tablets IN
.. similar emergencies. Molly ioiio~
49, the prescription faithfully. and bele
,aa snring both she and Mabel were co
ne pletely cured. u,.od ,
~. After a while Molly discovered
~ reason why the temper tablets I
:, such soothing effect in the u
stages of a quarrel. l wonder IL
rcd have guessed it. too?-New ~
in ] Weekly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19
Editors Less Quarrelsome.. =

Newspaperdom finds that there IL
less of the acrimonious spirit shown
between editors and newspapers than
formerly. Bitter invectives against
rivals are now seen in print only II
rare instances. The public cares moth
ing for newspaper family quarreis
and the editors know it and confins
their efforts to gathering and dissem'
mating news and good reading matter
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19
Al InfsrnouI Tramc,

"A Hamburg correspondent wrote recent
" that British steamer sailed thence the
other day with 1000 tons weight Of spirits
on board for Lagos and Southern Nigeria.
He also says that another steamer Is due
to leave in few days for the same des-
tination, with nearly double that amount
on board. The spirits. he says, consist Of 81
principally In the hands of few English
and German firms. This, we suppose. Is
how Africa is civilized by European coun'
trieat
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19
State Government Of Louisiana.

Governor-W. w. Heard,
Lieutenant Goyernor-Albert Esto'
pinal. ,u.,.1
Superintendent OF Educatioh-John
V. Calhoun.
Auditor-W. s. Frazee.
Recommendations e. Smith.
u. 8. SENATORS.
Don Caffsrey and s. d. McEnery.
REPRESENTATIVES,.
/ District-R. G. Davey.
2 District-Adolph Meyer.
a District-R. F. Broussard.
District-P. Brazeale.
District. E. RansdelL
Districts. nj. Robinson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19
Double Daily Trains
Fast Time
Close Connections.

Through Pullman Palace SleePer'
between New Orleans and Memphis,
Kansas City. st. Louis and Chicago
without change, making direct oonneo
lions with frst-class lines to oil points
The great steel bridge spanning sns
Ohio river at Cairo completed, and all
trains freight and passenger) now run
uing regularly over it. TIM . avoiding the
delays and annoyance inoidens to trans
fer BY ferry boat
A Fl. HANSON. Gen. = Agt.
Chicago.
J-> A 6oor1. d p. 4. A~ADhAA
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19

The bishop of London told a quaint
..orv the other day at meeting at
the speakers house, Westminster. A
little east end girl was being examin-
sd upon the question Of the prodigai
and his eating OF the husks. when she
inouired: what else could he have
Aonef" The child replied: He could
have pawned his little girls boots"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19
=. Thera Alcohol In Naturer

So long ago as April last The Bi1 4e,i heI
nerance Association. of Belfast, Ireland,
offered cone hundred guineas to any cneM
ist who viii, before competent ss commit frnm
Zee. extract single ounce OF alcohol rom l,arl
any quantity of grain, grapes OF o. stnte as
etable substance. in IT'S th 0osahh life and
p i,rowtHs before deterioration by chemical
SS.cmposition, fermentation or decay has
tsEsn Mace" So far no response mas peen
rr:ce;aed to the offer contained IN the res
~, 4
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19

Twenty years ago the city Of Toronto On or,
tsro bss:h the .a sEe so S1 the original esi
VIZ The outlay on It TO-. date has been "a
AZ DO. and 1t Is not yet finished.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-19

The western forest reserves nave "
some a source of revenue to thegoVein
uent the timber weeded out returning
about $500. 900 annually.