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The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Fact of Origin.

'We made a constitution, our first, in 1919. Never a word is to be found in the document providing for later convention to frame a new constitution. In 1861 we called convention to frame a new con- stitution nevertheless. Upon what au- thority? Upon the authority of the Bill of Rights, proclaimed at Huntsville in 1Si9 and accepted by Congress as the or ganic law of Alabama, to-wit: The peo- pie have at all times an inalienable and indefensible right to alter, reform or abol- ish their form of government in such manner as they may think expedient.'
 "The Bill of Rights provided for the sovereign convention of 1861. and it is the Bill of Rights which guarantees a con- tinuity of constitutional government by creating a sovereign convention, para mount to the. constitution, whenever the people want one.''
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
The Continuity Plea.

"All of us admit that constitutional government is continuing legality in Alabama. But constitutional government and the written document we phrase a Constitution are not convertible terms They are in truth very widely different features of society in their essential facts The decisive feature of constitutional government is the sovereign convention. not the written document sent out by such sovereign convention, which is known as the organic law or constitution If the people may not meet in their sover- eign power to organize society under law then they are not sovereign at all, but subject to heredity of law. It is sover- eighty of the people or empire.
 Tt Is not revolution or anarchy which elevates convention of the whole people into the status of sovereignty. but the convention itself is the manifestation of constitutional government. which is para mount over all other manifestations of constitutional government, a written doc ument called a constitution included in the list.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
N. Beniamln Mayer.

A week of pain and suffering, in which in the delirium of fever he was still serving as Managing Editor brought release to Benny Mayer, whom everybody in The Age-Herald office loved, because he loved everybody and was ready at all times to serve everybody. Death has come to one who was never so busy that he was impatient when others aske1 his ser. vice. A rarely unselfish soul, he has passed to his reward.
 He rose step by step Tn the service of The Age-Herald until all things were placed in his charge. In the hur- rying hours of the night he met with equanimity all demands upon his time all responsibilities. Few were the mistakes he made He had in a high degree that faculty which enabled him at first glance to estimate the value oi news. He knew it's relative value as soon as he saw it. He knew how il should be placed, and to what extent it should be extended or compressed His judgment was almost infallible for it is matter of record that nc libel suit followed in the wake of his faithful oversight.
 But his colleagues feel the loss that has come to them-not to tim, for he has gone where copy, let us hope, is unknown, where there is rest and peace-they feel the affliction because they have lost friend whose courage was unfaltering, whose purpose was straightforward, whose sincerity was never questioned, whose independence was above schools or cliques or con- ventionality. A braver, sincerer man never lived. He was just what he purported to be, despising sham in all it's forms, and holding in measureless contempt the man who lived for pleas ure or display. To him life was very earnest. He seemed to feel that toll was the lot of man. and he gave every waking hour to his duties. And he is dead at the age of twenty-nine.
 Who shall say that he did wrong Who shall say that he should not have toiled as he did? Much of his labor was given to the prevention of injus- tice to his fellowmen. He anxiously sought to shut out of print anything that would do any person harm, or that would wound any ones feelings. The story of his life is one or sustain ed endeavor to do all that in him lay to make smooth the ways of the world. He gave all his faculties to his work, following in that respect in tle footsteps of the lowly Nazarene It was life of conscientious effort, of unselfish devotion to the general good, ideal. The noble heart is at rest.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Compulsory Voting Laws.

Absenteism at the polls is a great evil, and public attei-tion has been called to this vice in our system SC that reformers are beginning to pre- sent remedies.
 In the Pennsylvania Legislature a compulsory bill is now pending that involves principles and methods wholly novel in this country. Bel. gium has long had compulsory voting system. At first many disliked it in that country, voting even for fictitious candidates, but at length the law vim dicated itself, and it stands a perma. nent feature of the little kingdoms political system.
 Chicago it is proposed to make absentees from the polls the first per sons liable for jury duty. This is a mild remedy, and it is a question whether the gain at the ballot box under its operation would not be a loss in the jury room. A jury list made up of men who will not perform their duties at the polls would proba- ply be one from which little good would come. The ideal citizen would not be included in it, and the ideal citizen is needed in the jury box Under such plan the ideal juryman would not be possible.
 Because both parties nominate unac- ceptible men is not a sufficient ex- cuse, for the name of an 'indepen- dent" can be written on any ballot, and it is the duty of the citizen to go to the polls for that purpose in such a contingency. But just how it is ex- pedient to apply compulsion in this matter is a problem. In army and
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Convention vs. Constitution.

Said the Alabamian who found fin this place yesterday some earlier expressed views of his own upon the question whether the constitution of 1875 goes over into the constitutional convention of 1901 as determinate infunnce. He claims for the right de novo in the convention of 1901:
 "I think it Is a mistaken view of con- stitutional system of civil government to revive the principles of heredity for use | in that system. If we find that society | in Alabama has developed new features, | since 1875 which require for their protec- | tion and promotion an amended organic law, 1t won't do to go back to the old monarchcal dogma the king can do no wrong'-the constitution of 1875 being to us the king.
 Governor Johnston held that the Gen. eral Assembly may arrest it's own move ment to call constitutional convention, revoke it's own part in the process and thus quiet the legal right of the people to resume their sovereignty in convention assembled. Judge Brickell gave his solemn professional assent to this, the Governors construction of the rights of the General Assembly. Contra, Sen ator Morgan held that the consent of the General Assembly, once obtained by the people. to enter upon the legally estab- lished process of resumlng their sover- eighty In convention. that Is the consent of the General Assembly once given to the call of a constitutional convention, can not be revoked by itself or by any au- thority whatsoever. Governor Stamford in- sists that the constitution of 1875 goes over into the convention of 1901 In this, namely, that the convention of 1901 must observe and obey that provision of the ex- isting constitution of 1875 which ordains that no new constitution shall hereafter prevail over Alabama which has not been ratified by a popular election. Governor Sanford gives public announcement of his In effect disapproval of the view taken by Senator Morgan that the en- abling act of the General Assembly con- cludes the whole exercise of authority of any kind and from any source over constitutional convention, when he Gov ernor Samford) now announces his pur- pose to order popular election to pass upon the work of the forthcoming con- vention provided the said convention shall pretermit a like order. Governor Jones declares, in the newspapers, that 'sov- eregn' convention is legal impossibility in Alabama because the constitution of 1875 is superior to and Is in rank prior to the authority of any convention of the people whatsoever, in this that the con- vention of. May, 1901, cannot legally pre- termt the proviso of the existing consti- tuition, of 1875. which orders that all fu- ture constitutions shall be submitted to a popular election.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

Washington, April 1A-(Special. )-The offensive and defensive alliance reported to have been made by Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland and John R. Mclean of Wash ington, by which Johnson is to be the Democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio and Mclean is to work with him in order to secure the Senatorship should the State go Democratic, promises to make the campaign in the Buckeye State this year unusually interesting The fight will also command attention because 1t is to occur in the Presidents State, and this is an off year in politics. The union of Johnson and Mclean interests makes each stronger. Each has more money than he knows what to do with, but Johnson is more liberal spender than Mclean. Johnson determined to confne his aspir- ations to the Governorship this year be- cause with Senator Hanna coming from Cleveland 1t would be embarrassing for another northern Ohio man to be a Sen atorial aspirant. In this new alliance it Is understood that Mclean gives up any Presidential aspirations he may have nourished, leaving them to Johnson, who thinks if he carries Ohio this year he can claim consideration in the Democratic national convention of 1904. Unfortunately for Johnson should he be elected this year, he will have to run again in 1903. Johnson's gubernatorial candidacy will bring sorrow to John J. Lentz of Colum- bus, who has been cultivating a guberna- torial boom. He cannot expect to do any thing with Johnson in the field and may have to content himself with running for Lieutenant Governor.
 Ohio Republicans fully appreciate that
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
THE COAL SUPPLY.

From the Boston Advertiser.
 The navy's coal bill has grown to be an important item of government expen- diture The largest item is that for coal on vessels that are on duty in the Philip pines. When the movement to exploit the Philippines began, it was announced that the coal supplies in the islands were of great extent and richness. The govern ment is now informed that there is no coal in the islands that can be used on the naval vessels It is evident that many other stories about the wonderful richness of the island were equally false. The lumber company of Congress- man Hull, however, bids fair to do a good business.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

jury service and in school attendance eompulsion is familiar. How far it should be carried in the voting privi- lege is a problem. The highest pub lie duties of the citizen are embraced in the exercise of the suffrage, but how much he should be punished, and how, when he neglects this duty, is before the lawmakers today. The trend is towards compulsion, and Pennsylvania may be the leader in the new movement.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
CUBA A GROWN COLONY.

From the Hartford Times.
 The Boston Herald's correspondent, M. P. Curran says the United States authori- ties have tried to force the delegates to adopt the Platt amendment, and have succeeded by their bulldozing methods in turning all but two members of the con- vention against it. What will happen nextl
 It is proposed to send commission of Cubans to Washington.
 But what good will that do?
 If the commission comes this spring 1t will find that the President has gone to the Pacific coast
 What the originators of the Platt scheme desire is to make of Cuba, not a state or territory, but crown col ony," and if the Supreme Court gives decision favorable to the ideas of the ad- ministration. that scheme will be carried out.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
THE onLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
Books ot 1900.

The publishers of American books put out no less than 6356 in the year 1900, the highest annual output in the history of the publishing trade Of this number. 4490 were new Looks, and 1866 new editions. In fic tion 616 were thrown upon an inno cent public and of poetry 192. Oi the years total 3S7S volumes were the new or oId work of American authors, or something over one-half.
 Tho book output of the year in Eng land was 7149, of which 197 related to 2 Boer war. There was a decrease in fiction of nearly twenty per cent. in France during the year 13,362 books were published. While fewer books were published in England in the last year of the century. more were issued in this country and in France, and probably Germany. and these four are tue book countries of the world.
 In this great output of books per haps not one was published that any one will read fifty years hence, save of course few students. At any rate MT. Foster, the well librarian of the Providence library, has recently made a list of the books of power and no author of the year 1900 has a place in it. We give MT. Fosters list in full:
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
SUPREME COURTS DECISIONS.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald
 Assuming that the Supreme Court of the United States is to make a decision as to the status of the lately acquired ter ritories of the government that is to af- feet the governments policy in their early organization. 1t would seem desirable that the public should know at some reason- ably early date what this decision is to be. Perhaps those who feel that the pres ent statu quo is to be maintained under the opinion of the judges find an intima- tion to such an effect in the delay. In it. self. however, there is something more than the accustomed deliberation in snun- ciating the courts decision. The subject has been before the tribunal for moro than year. and fully year has elapsed since its appearance began to be antici- pated. Yet the latest intelligence is to the effect that a postponement of about six months is still impending. There is no known power that can hasten . judi ciai opinion of this character
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

ed at a banquet given in his honor by the Cheshire Academy Alumni Association at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York. this evening. The alumni of the academy in tend upon this occasion to elect their for mer schoolmate, General Wheeler, presi- dent of the organization in place of C. La Rue Munson, who retires at his own ur- gest request J. Pierpont Morgan has all so been nominated or first vice president and both General Wheeler and he have consented to serve.
 A reception will precede the banquet Speakers announced are Gen. Stewart L. woodford, Dr. Arnold W. Catlin. De Lan- cey Nicoll and Dr. c. A. Lindsley of New Haven. who was General Wheeler's in- Structor
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Beautiful Dancing Toniqht.

Professor Weissner's Carnival of Dances" will take place in the Auditor ium tonight, and it promises to be one of the most beautiful and interesting enter tainments ever given in Birmingham
 Two hundred and fifty bright and lovely children will take part in the dances on the immense stage; and as the children will be largely representative of Birming- ham society families. it follows that the carnival will be great society event. Half the proceeds of tickets sold by the ladies of the Society of St. vincent's Hos- pital will be given to the hospital fund.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
No Luck in This Number.

From the Alabama Beacon.
 The old hearse No. Ill used on our rail- road as a passenger coach turned over in the Selma yards last Wednesday, and we sincerely hope 1t will be sent to the shops. It is too ricxety to be pleasant riding, and the entire top sways like the top of a prairie schooner on a rocky road.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
HANNA OPPOSES A CHANGE.

From the Omaha World Herald.
 MT. Hanna objects to electing United States Senators by direct vote of the peo- pie. It is easy to understand why. With the people electing Senators by direct vote MT. Hanna would not be one, two, three in the running. It is easier to buy a Leg islature than 1t Is to buy a majority of . States voters, hence MT. Hanna prefers the legislative election method.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
IN HOTEL LoBBfES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Astrologer RaphaeIs prophecies for this day, Monday, April lb, 1901:
 Speculate, buy, deal, and push thy affairs after 4:SO p. m.
 Thou wilt have many annoyances to contend with, in both thy business and domestic affairs. Those in employ should be careful"
 "A child born on this day will be rather fortunate in business, and with care will rise in life"
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Big Land Company.

From the Baldwin Times.
 Application was made this week to in- corporate the Hand Land Company. The capital stock of the corporation is to be s100,o00, the principal place of business at Bayminette and the company will do a general business in constructing, operat- ing developing agricultural and manufac- turing enterprises, the settlement of col onies and a general real estate business.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
New Cotton Mil Machinery.

From the Huntsville Democrat.
 Five carloads of machinery have ar- rived for the new addition of the Dallas mills, and a force of machinists are at work setting it in place, and it will soon be in full operation.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
New Public School eulIdlna.

From the Huntsville Democrat.
 The city has about determined to build a new public schoolhouse to cost $25 600. The building will have eight class rooms, a chapel. which will seat 800. and several private rooms. Three cheers for Hunts villc.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Affection is love with the lining worn out.
 There was never a hero who wasn't a hero-worshiper.
 The way out Q enihngagement is never the same way ycf ' 6otn.
 Two years afte arrf; se, the banquet of love is a cold, JrKts tss4p supper on the girls afternoon out.
 One of the things a girl will never fo- give a man for is when he makes exactly the same quotation that she was intend ing to. r'a~eT
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Pernicious Fee System.
From the Euf

From the Eufaula Times.
 Governor Stamford again pardoned twen- ty-six more convicts who were sent to the mines for vagrancy and train riding. This is a step in showing up the pernic- iousness of the fee system but wherein does the county become reimbursed.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
THE HILLS.

By Edwin O. Jackson. saw the aureated hills Laugh in their giant glee For the benediction of the sun ts Touched them with glory, And the blue-canopied heaven Trailed it's magnificent pageantry over
 them. ..g. se a. Happy are hills, which art everlasting; They see no storm but sunlight succeeds
 it,
 They feel no blast which rob then of
 summer, f They wait in eternal grandeur g For the descent of the gods.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

Alcoholized animals are unable to resist infection with the bacilli of consumption, cancer, diptheria, and kindred diseases. The progeny of alcoholized guinea pigs have proved so weak that they live but short time or are born dead.
 Medical history abounds in corroboratfve proofs that intemperance curses not only it's practitioners but their offspring, the curse moral generally accompanying the curse physical. In times of contagion per- sons who have lived abstemiously prove more able to withstand exposure or re- cover more quickly and more completely from any form of pestilence.
 Temperance, like virtue, is it's own re- ward. Luckless Cassie was right-thes in- ordinate cup is unblessed.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
NEW NAME FOR FIFTH AVENUE.

New York Letter in Pittsburg Dispatch.
 Steel trust alley" is the new nickname given to upper Fifth avenue, where Warner Leeds, Henry Phipps, Andrew Carnegie and other manufacturers have purchased property Paradise alley,' one impecunious clerk has dubbed it.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Shingle and Lath Plant.

From the Brewton Pine Belt News.
 The Brewton Shingle and Lath Con- pany is a new firm here. They are erect ing a plant just north of the mill of Love- lace Bros. and will be ready as soon as the machinery arrives and is put in place to fill orders.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

of late, but in the long run it is still believed the training and discipline of West Point will prove as efficient and
 valuable as it did in the days when Grant led one side and Lee the other.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
BIrminqham's Novelty.

From the Brewton Pine Belt News
 We have heard of many strange things being advertised, but 1t seems that an en- terprising Birmingham firm is entitled to the blue ribbon for offering for sale cem- etery lots by using newspaper space.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Chairman to be Cheney.

Topeka, Kan. April 4.-Benjamin P. Cheney of Boston will, in the opinion of some of the officials at the general of flee here of the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe, succeed the late Aldace F. Walker as chairman of the executive committee of the railroad company.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

If the Hon. David Bonnet Hill would apply the principles of Jackson, lief ferson and Tilden to modern living issues, he would meet the case much better than he does. At present he is as vague as Grover Cleveland, all though a trifle more luminous.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
A Great Paper.

From the Bessemer Herald-Journal.
 The Age-Herald is not exactly yellow journal, but it comes out sometimes highly colored. It has become one of the great dailies, in spite of its color.-Flor- ence Times.
 The Age-Herald is a great paper,.lsnd has brand new press that is a daisy.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Dock Laborers Strike.

Genoa, April H-At meeting of the dock laborers here today a general strike was decided upon. This will have the ef- feet of delaying many steamers.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
ALCOHOLISM AND MICROBES.
Chicago Chronicle.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
 There is nothing new in the recently vaunted animal experiments at Paris showing that lower grades of living crea- lures if alcoholized are more sensitive to disease than others of temperate habits.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Woodstock Left Out.

From the Anniston Hot Blast.
 The Woodstock doesn't seem to figure in the proposed consolidation of big iron interests in Alabama. It would be for tunate for Anniston if it were included.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

Next month the course of empire will westward take it's way, diverging however to Memphis and New Or leans, and President Hadley will be it's prophet from first to last.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
pispenser of sIanu Phrases

From the Centerville Press Sam Jones is going to preach in Annis- ton and the youth of that city will get onto few more new slang phrases.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

A year ago $500 women voted at a school election in Cleveland, Ohio; this year only 700 voted. Woman pol itics are very impulsive, needing a leader, or strong impulse, or fashion, in order to get out the vote.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
Advised Boers to surrender

Bloomfontein, April 14.-It is reported that the health of former President Steyn has broken down. It is also. said that he has advised all Boers' commandos to sur render immediately.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15
THE BUTCHERS DAUGHTER.

From the Kansas City World. The Kansas maid pursued the bull,
 And erstwhile paused to mutter Some things the beast stayed not to hear
 He would not turn to butter
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

The Southern Star of Ozark has in-
 creased from eight pages to twelve, the enlargement being necessary to
 accommodate it's advertisers without
 curtailing it's space for reading matter.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

The trust business will be well ven- tilated if it succeeds in stirring up trouble between the United States and Venezuela.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

Castro and his Venezuelans are on mountain several miles away and several thousands of feet above the sea. Captain Evans cannot shoot jus tice into them.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

Sixto Lopez should sail at once and join his chief in Manila. This coun- try can spare him, and even Boston will grant him a vacation.
The age-herald., 1901-04-15

The Scottsboro Citizen says Scotts- boro is progressing, but wants few Jews to locate there.