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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

In the last days of April, 1868, Long, street with Hoods division and other troops, had been detached from Lees army. and was besieging Suffolk, and procuring army supplies from the neigh borhood of the dismal swamp in North Carolina. Whilst his opponent was thus weakened. Hooker marched from oppo- site Fredericksburg up the river and crossed over to Chaneellorsville, about twenty miles above, and on Lees flank He left sedgewick wifh sO,0oO men at Fredericksburg, and had over S0,0o0 men free to attack General Lee, whose force was less than 6OOO0.
 When Hooker divided his army into two parts General Lee divided his into three parts Leaving Early with 6O,0OO men to watch Sedgewick. he marched to confront Hooker, and then facing the enemy with 24ooO he detached Jackson with 3OOO0 to march around and attack Rockers flank. The nature of the coun- try afforded the opportunity to divide his forces, which is said to be contrary to the rules of war. The writer belonged to Jackson's corps and on May 1. 1S63
 
 wood skirted road Three of the enemy's captive balloons were often in view, and we made frequent detours from the line of march into the timber as we sup posed to make an attack on the enemy or to meet one from him. Subsequent events proved them to be little ruses to deceive the enemy, and they were truly successful for he believed we were retreating. Jackson formed the lines by a movement known as on the right file into line This placed our front in an opposite direction to the days line of march, and completely flanked the enc mys right, and our troops in line were a protection to those moving in our rear, Extending our line to the left. Jackson held his consultation with his subordn- ates, sitting on their horses in five steps of the writer, and remarked to us that he was expecting a column of the enc my's cavalry up the old plank road, on which at that time, not one plank was to be seen. He told us to load our guns and load them carefully. Then Jackson, in his old pleasant way. told us he want ed us to not do as old hickory Jackson told his men at New Orleans, to wait until you can see the whites of their eyes, but to let the head of the column pass us so we could shoot some of them in the back. Old Stonewall then told us to lie down and rest while he sat talking to his officers. Soon heard him say; "Onicers, to your respective commands" In a few moments we were called to at tention by "Old Blue Cap" himself. When we had taken our places in line. guns in hand, his voice rang out: For ward, guide right, march," No enemy had as yet been seen, and those were the last words I ever heard from the Iips of one we loved so well. Soon an order was passed down the line to unsling knap- sacks, and leave a guard behind. I open ed mine and got out two towels sent me by my mother. put them in my haver sack and we were on the move again in two minutes. Soon the crack of a mus ket was heard in our front, then another. and in a moment more quite rattle of shots began. In a few moments some wounded comrades came from the front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

The Latin and German nations have no difficulty in accomplishing the task, but the Anglo-saxon nations seem to be incapable of making their villages pleasant and attractive to the boy or girl who was born within their bounds, or has come to them from surrounding farms. Until the Anglo Saxon village is brought up to the Latin or German standard. village weariness will no doubt remain a dis temper that will afflict and finally drive away many a boy or girl from a pleasant home to an attic or at least to cramped quarters in city. The social problem involved cuts very deep, with no cure in plain sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
RIVAL COTTON GROWERS.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
 Southern cotton growers have almost a monopoly of an indispensable raw mate rial. but they should keep in view the new conditions created by the rapid ex- tension of railway facilities in parts of Africa and Asia, to say nothing of South America The completion of the big dam at Asouan is expected to increase greatly the area given to cotton in Egypt. The culture of cotton Is being tried at this moment in the Soudan, in the British Gold oCast country, in the German Cam eroons, in British East Africa, in Uganda and in the Russian provinces of Central Asia. Now 1t is proposed to establish the industry in Rhodesia. According to the Manchester Guardian "the executive com mittee of the British Cotton Growing as- sociation has recently been in communica- tion with Major W. Craufurd Harrell a representative of the British South Af- rica company dhe Chartered company. who has been getting information with regard to the growth of cotton in Rhode sia. In this country there are large tracts of good agricultural land Cotton grows wild in all parts, and there is no doubt that a good quality can be grown by the adoption of proper methods The only difficulty seems to be that of transport. but as the railway to the coast belongs to the Chartered company, no doubt prop CT rate will be arranged. It Is absolutely necessary for the future we'll being of Rhodesia that an export trade should be cultivated, and there seems a likelihood that this may be obtained by the company going in for cotton growing. Samples of native cotton were shown by Major Hur- rell, and were considered superior to mid ding Annarica :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
VllIane Weariness

The persence and extent of this new malady was first seen, felt and measured in England, but it is equal ly prevalent in America, and probably in other Anglo-Saxon countries. Pos sibly the new affliction extends to all other highly civilized countries, but no complaint in relation to it is heard from French villages where weekly balls are given, or from German vil- lages, every one of which is equipped with theater, some having even op- era. This is the case, too, in Italian villages. The Anglo-Saxon village is, in fact, the dreariest and most unso- ciable one of the entire number, either on Sunday or on weekdays.
 The villager in these days of numer- ous publications and numerous lines of travel and numerous inducements to a broader and more showy. if not finer, life, drifts away to a city, 1eav- ing the village still duller and unin- viting. The loss of any young man or woman is a distinct loss fosany community, and when these leave the village consistently, the latter is in- deed bereft, and village weariness be- comes more and more aggravated.
 It is difficult to say how this com plaint can be reduced or tempered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
Another State Fair.

The popularity of the recent state fair should lead to immediate steps looking to a much better, finer and more representative exhibition for next fall. It is none too early to be- gin preparation for another fair if one is to be held, and certainly the at- tendance at the recent event calls for another effort
 After a new crop is well in hand, about November, a great many people desire to visit the chief city of the state, and when a state fair and it's low rates of railroad travel become additional inducements, thousands come that would not otherwise leave home. There should, therefore, be another fair, and it should be a thor oughly good fair. In some manner every county in the state should be represented in it.
 President Krebs was an excellent head of the fair just held, and he should be asked to serve again, with the promise that the entire scheme shall be broadened and bettered until 1t covers exhibits from every part of the state. The resources of each and every county should be represented at the next state fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
CAMP ANECDOTES.

In some mysterious way our boys cap tured at Chickamauga the words and music of "When This Cruel War Is over," and it became camp favorite.
 One dreary, drizzly evening, as we were trudging through the East Tennes- see mud, weary, hungry. sullen and si- lent, the regiment was suddenly walked into life and laughter by the stent brian voice of a confederate sing-ng:
 ''When this d-d old war Is over,
 And go marching home again." and so on. He had parodied the whole poem, and done a good service by mak- ing his tired comrades forget their trou- bles.
 We were in line of battle getting ready for a forward movement, the enemy's batteries were playing on us, and we lay as close to the ground as men could get, every nerve strung to its utmost tension, and wishing for some chance to escape the screeching smells which seemed to almost graze us.
 Suddenly a man in the line yelled out at the top of his voice: "I wish I was 8. baby, and gal baby too, so would not have to go to the war" The strain was gone and the men laughed, and for the time danger was forgotten.
 As we marched through the wheat fields, toward the Round Tops at Gettys- burg and the 'Valley of Death" whilst the shells were making gaps in our line and bursting over us, one of Benning's brigade said: "Boys, we are making his- tory now" to which another replied: "Yes, but I had rather by d-d sight read it after 1t is made"
 A Correction.
 Major Milner desires to say that in his account of the battle of Pumpkin Vine Creek" published in the Age-Herald, there was an error of memory in stat ing that three confederate brigades par ticipated. The battle on our side was fought by Granberry's Texas brigade, and the Thirty-third, and Forty-ffth Alabama regiments. Govans brigade came during the night and participated in burying the oead, and the lapse of thirty-eight years may excuse the lapse of mem.-y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
About Persons.

J. B. Finley. president of the Monon- gahela Consolidated Coal and Coke com pany and president of the Corona Coal and Iron company, arrived in Birming- ham yesterday morning and left in the afternoon for Corona.
 Otto l.. Stoll of Vinemont is at the Metropolitan.
 A. Posner of New York is at the Me tropolitan.
 c. V. LeCraw of Atlanta is at the Nor ris.
 H. E. Thiele of Mobile Is at the Morris
 Judge Roulhac, United States district attorney, is at the Morris.
 J. S. Utley, of Montgomery, is at the Hillman.
 Judge John A. Inzer, of St. Clair was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Circuit Solicitor R. H. Hunt, of Fort Payne, is at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
The sIoss-s Sheffield.

Joseph Bryan, of Richmond, firse vice president of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, was expected in Birmlng- ham yesterday, but he telegraphed Pres ident J. c. Maben that he would not be able to reach here until today at 11:45 o'clock. MT. Maben has advices that a party of seven Canadian stockholders of the company, accompanied by six of the New York directors, w. H. Goadby Will liam E. Strong, Richard Mortimer, George Parsons, J. J. Nestell and H. o. Seixas. will leave the east for Birmingham Tues day and will arrive Wednesday at 11:45 They will travel in private cars and will remain here for several days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN ALABAMA
7rom the Warrior Breeze.

From the Warrior Breeze.
 We need better schools and better school buildings throughout the state. The av- craze school building you sec especially in the country districts, is disgrace to any state To make the schools better first provide Q decent and comfortable building and have 1t furnished for con- venience and comfort. Then the teachers and pupils can and will do better work. How can 1t be expected of teachers or pupils to do good work when the rooms are cold and uncomfortable. The heating arrangements are not sufficient to heat the building As result the pupils and teachers grow discouraged and interest is dead. No sanitary considerations are thought of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Company G, Third Alabama Regiment. and then some of the enemy's wounded, and by this time we overlook the skir- 1hish line, entered the firing line our selves and the battle was on in earnest. The enemy fell back behind a line of large trees, cut down, the top of one resting on the stump on the next one. Here we met the enemy. face to face. We drove them from the tree tops from which they gave us some deadly volleys, and as our ranks were thin and theirs compact our shots told with fearful ef- feet The enemy retreated behind works made of old rails with dirt piled on them, but we never made halt, but sprang over it, and then for at least a quarter of a mile it was run and load, stop and fire, then run again.
 The enemy were mostly green Dutch men, and we slew them like killing rats in barn. They made a stand on a gentle rise with twelve cannon in our front. head one of the enemy order the men to double-shot the guns. Here lay down and got four or five shots at stand of the enemy's colors. It was impossible for one of our shots to miss, unless fired too high, for it seemed to me the enemy were fifty deep. I saw the flag fall several times. Some one in our ranks called out: Fire on the artil- lery they are limboring up!" I arose from the ground and ran to the end of heavy earth works which we were en- hlading. This brought me to within fif- teen feet of one of the guns of the ene- my. I shot a. horse attached to the gun. Before I shot the horse, one of our color bearers dashed up Gn0 planted his flag on the muzzle of the gun before the enc my fired their last shot. About fifty yards further on standing in one foot of the flag staff of one of our colors, a shot from a musket tore off a splinter from the staff which bruised the left side of my face. I got one more shot from this point at some of the enemy and was wounded on the right temple and cheek
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
At Work on Sunday.

'In all iron towns a great deal of man ual toll is performed on Sunday ob- served a busy man. eand I wish it were otherwise. There seems to be no way to prevent Sunday work at blast fur naces. But there is no excuse for office men who work on the Lords day.
 T am told that in Birmingham many counting rooms are open on Sunday It may be that In most cases little or no work is done but it should be the rule with every business man, be he proprie- tor or clerk, to stay away from the of flee one day in seven. Aside from a re- ligious point of view the man who looks over his books, or his office mail on Sunday makes a mistake We all need rest once a week. and there is no world ly gain in the long run for toilers who violate the commandment which says Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holyi"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
PATRICK WILL TESTIFY.
Says He Was Eye Witness to Killing
 of Jim CockrilI.

Lexington, Ky, November s.-Captain John Patrick formerly of Jackson in re- ply to summons to testify before the grand jury at Jackson, in reference to the killing of Jim Coclxrill. has issued a letter in which he states that he was an eye witness to the murder and that he will testify if the governor will provide troops to protect him.
 He asserts that one of the men who were implicated in the shooting is now A deputy sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
The Governor Coming.

Givernor w. D. Jelks has written to the Birmingham Press club to say that he accepts the invitation to its annual ban quet. November 20.
 The club is making extensive prepara- tions for the entertainment and many distinguished men will be present The regular invitations will be issued this week. The governor was invited by espe- cial letter in advance in order that he might have ample time to arrange for the date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 The hand that cooks the meal rules the world.
 Cold feet in the same bed with you can chill the most ardent sentiment
 Half our lives we spend trying to learn what we spend the other half trying to unlearn.
 When girl who Is reading a novel vets her lips 1t Is sign the heroine Is about to meet the hero.
 Usually man begins to cut down his useless expenses by inviting some one to have a drink with him on his new reso- lution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs.
A Growing City.

Birmingham is much larger city than 1t was two years ago." remarked a commercial traveller as he stood In front of the Hillman last night. T do not recall any city of hundred or a hun dred and fifty thousand population that strikes a stranger as being more metro politan than Birmingham.
 "The crowds on the streets here would indicate a population of fully 100000. Two years ago I found evidences of thrift and growth. but thls city was country town then compared with now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
President Can't Stop.

Louisville, November S.-A telegram and a letter have been sent to President Roosevelt by President Marion E. Taylor of the Louisville board of trade, urging him to spend next Wednesday evening here. The President will arrive in Louis vlne on that evening on his way south, but is scheduled to make only very short stop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
BRIGHT AND ARTISTIC.

From the Green County Democrat.
 The Age-Herald comes out every morn ing with as bright face as a smiling maiden, with the latest style shirt waist as adornment, bright and artistic printing being the wardrobe from where 1t re- ceives it's dress to circulate among It's friends and acquaintances. It is indeed model of neatneSs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09
In Trade.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Ascum-I notice MT. Kloseman has be- come a regular attendant at church. When did he get religion?
 Browne-He didn't. It's just business with him. He loaned Rev. MT. Gassa- way hundred dollars some time ago and he's had to take 1t out in pew rent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Anniston should calm itself, and re- call the fact that murderous assault and petit larceny are punishable un- der the laws of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

They are still trying the Molineaux case, but there is hope that the twen- ty-tirst century will not be pestered by it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Between the mild weather and the incoming of coal trains the effete east is feeling very comfortable, thank you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

The celebrated Tomjohnson troupe is beyond reorganization. Disband- ment is all there is in store for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

The trouble was the up-staters in New York were too numerous and alert, and they did the counting, too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

crumpackerlsm always thunders in the index, and peters out in the wind- up. History continues to repeat itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Paul Kruger's history of the South African war is written from the point of view of non-combatant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Governor Jelks' backbone will soon asert itself. It is mistake to as. sume that he has none
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

And the democrats carried Rhode Island They did it when the other side was not looking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Tho tariff robbers will now proceed to revise the robber tariff, while they wink the left eye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

The election returns fail to mem tion Booth Tarkington of Indiana, or that aspiring young statesman, Win ston Churchill of New Hampshire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Governor Odell is trying to regain his composure. He was the worst scared man in politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

 The election returns fail to men ton Booth Harrington of Indiana, or that aspiring young statesman, Win ston Churchill of New Hampshire.
 --s.- crumpackerism always thunders in the index, and peters out in the wind up. History continues to repeat itself. --------------za--5.-- Paul Kruger's history of the South African war is written from the point of view of non-combatant. And the democrats carried Rhode Island. They did it when the other side was not looking. Tho tariff robbers will now proceed to revise the robber tariff, while they wink the left eye.
  Governor Odell is trying to regain his composure He was the worst scared man in politics.
  Tammany is on its feet again. It can poll vote that reaches even to the White House.
 Judge Parker was saved out of the smash-up between the city and the up- state vote.
 The cocksure election prophet dis appeared when the returns began to come in.
 MT. Hills coal mine plank is al- ready colored with the dust of an tiquity.
 The late MT. Henderson sees he missed it both in Iowa and in the house.
 The Tom L. Johnson aggregation will not ask for return dates.
 
 MT. Schwab is about to transfer his transportation antics to India. David B. Hills presidential boom IS lapsing into torpid state.
 ..----------- - Matt Quay still carries Pennsylva- mia in his vest pocket.
  MT. Coler will, it is reported, stand for mayor next year.
  Uncle Horace Boies says it was a false alarm.
 The anarchists are not bigger than Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Matt Quay still carries Pennsylya- nia in his vest pocket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Tammany is On its feet again. It can poll a vote that reaches even to the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

MT. Coler will, it is reported. stand for mayor next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

David B. Hills presidential boom is lapsing into torpid state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Judge Parker was saved out of the smash-up between the city and the up. state vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

MT. Hills coal mine plank is al- ready colored with the dust of an tiquity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

The cocksure election prophet dis appeared when the returns began to come in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

MT. schwab is about to transfer his transportation antics to India.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

The late MT. Henderson sees he missed it both in Iowa and in the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

The Tom L. Johnson aggregation will not ask for return dates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

Uncle Horace Boies says it was a false alarm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-09

The anarchists are not bigger than Alabama.
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STAGE CHTL DREN'S NWtS.
Arrangements 10 give the L''''" Actors a
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