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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
Mills North and Mills South.

New Bedford and Fall River cotton mill men are beginning to see that there Is something else in the mill problem besides child labor. They be- gin to see that freight and insurance is each an element of 1t, and they are appealing to the transportation people to come to their relief by granting through rates to each New England mill
 It is proposed, too, to deliver cotton at Fall River and New Bedford by water transportation, the insurance to be borne by the transportation com panies, and it is said the transporta- tion companies have virtually decided to come to the relief of the New England mills, which are indeed hard pressed, even in this period of pros- perity.
 All such relief is, however, chimer- ical. Railroads and steamboats are not conducted by men who are in search of health. They are in search of dividends, the fatter the better, and any agreement to the contrary will not prove enduring.
 The best settlement of the problem consists in putting upon the south the manufacture of coarse cotton stuffs and upon New England the making of fine goods-the two to pull together against the rest of the world New England has the capital and skill to make all sorts of fine cotton goods, and the variety of them is be- coming larger every year. It is a re- flection upon this country that the greater part of it's raw cotton is car ried away to be spun and woven in other countries. Every pound of it should be spun here, and much of it woven here. As things stand. how ever, we spin but third of it. If every New England mill were turned into a plant for the manufac- ture of fine goods, the number of southern mills could readily be doubled, and then we would begin to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
IN HOTEL LOBBIES.
Political Eatlmafes.

T have alwayae taken lively interest in politics, and in my younger days bet freely on results" said an old citizen, 'but in the Alabama campaign just clos ing I am a little at sea. I feel that Jelks will be elected governor, but when it comes to betting on his majority, I am afraid to sta.se my money.
 ''In the Morgan Johnston campaign, every man who kept run of the race knew week before the county conventions were held that Johnston would be showed under. There was no shadow of doubt about the overwhelming strength Of Sem ator Morgan. In the gunernatorial pri- maries Monday, Johnston will get a large vote, and no one seems cock sure just what tie result will be.
 My old friend B. M. Allen tells me confidentially that Johnston is winner, and my old friend B. A. Thompson tells me with absolute 9ositiveness that Jelks will sweep the state. I nave been read ing the claims of both sides, but regard them as excessive, and therefore as val ueless."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
Ice Cream.

"Our English cousins look upon ice cream as frightfully unwholesome thing and few of them touch it, but we Amer jeans know that the delicacy eaten in moderation is perfectly harmless" said a well known physician.
 "A scientific paper, however, sounds a note of warning against the ice cream habit, especially against ice cream sold by street peddlers. It points out the fact that peddlers in many cities use materials of the commonest and stalest sort. This authority concludes with the statement which we all accept as true that bacteria are not destroyed by freez- ing. The bacteria Is only temporarily re- tarded by the cold, and after they get into the stomach they thrive with uncommon vigor. In addition to all this, every op- portunity is afforded for transference of disease between customers, for the glasses and spoons are never washed. but are merely rinsed in water that accumulates the filth of the entire day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24

concession of unlimited power to a mere popular majority. The form of gov ernment established in the country may be properly defined as limited democ- racy. There are things which the Feder- al government may do though any state may do them, just there are powers which can be exercised by the Federal government alone because they haze been delegated to it by the states. Aad there are things which neither state sAr Federal government can lawfully do, be- cause to do those things would be to in wade the sphere of liberty reserved for the individual citizen. The raison d'etre of all just government at the bottom Is the protection of the individual-in his person, in his home and in his pursuit of the means of life and happiness That involves, indeed, the protection of society,". but mans personal rights are every where, and always his most important rights. This doctrine Is fundamental in the philosophy of the American Democ- racy, but it is attacked. on the one hand, by the opponents of Socialism, and on the other by the monopolists and their champions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
ae oslf DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
The ancient saying Is no heresy, Hanging and wiving goes by destiny.
 Merchant of Venice.
IeuisIative Candidates.

Great questions, both of local and state interest, are to come before the next legislature. and Jefferson county is to send to Montgomery seven rep resentatives. Let those seven men be really representative men-men bright and unrieht-men that will have an influence in the legislature equiva- lent to Jefferson's standing among the counties of the state.
 The utmost care should be taken in the selection of the best seven named on the official ballot The list may not compose all you have in mind, but it is your duty and your interest to make the best. of it. Select from it the names of seven good men and true.
 There are men in this county who stand ready to say that a primary never did and never will select good legislators. Turn this islander aside by putting an K" against seven men that no one can say word against. Show the reactionlsts that the people of this county have risen above the convention level-that they no longer need a guardian-that they are able to transact public business directly.
 There is really no excuse to any man in this respect, for almost any neighbor can furnish information as to the candidates for the legislature. They are men known throughout the county. Inquire about them and make selections that will advance the pros perity and life of city, county and dis triet.
 And in particular those who desire to see the county remain as it is should select a list of seven who arc known to be opposed to any division of it. Out of the entire list seven car be selected who are true to the coun ty that was organized nearly seventy five years ago, and the votes that these men will lose in BessemeI should be made good in the rest oi the county. Give this subject careful consideration tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
REFLECTIONS ON REVOLUTIONS AND
 THE HISTORY OF A NATIONAL ANTHEM

Asheville. N. C., August 26-(special)- hate war. 1t is the greatest crime of mankind, and the most fearful scourge of humanity, for in it all the attach ments with which God has formed the chain of human sympathies are rent asunder without commiseration. Among these picturesque scenes on every hand, now and then accentuated by the epic grandeur of Q "Craggy' or a "Pisgah and the Rat I was yesterday intensely brought to mind of the cruel sentiment of war. From across the square where stands the stately granite shaft with only the impressive word ,ance" engraved on It's base, approached four singular hu man figures-two men and two women keeping martial tread to the inspiring strains of the national anthem of France. They stopped in front of the noble shaft and sang: Aux armes. citoyensl formez vos battaillonsl" and one of them, a fearfully maimed old stalwart French man, passed the hat I asked his name. 'Montmorency," he replied Ye Godsl a Montmorency, one of the most illustrious names of France climbing these mountain roads. singing "the hymn of freedom ''-'the torch of the revolution" for bread-both legs and one arm gone, yet as he sang the glorious, soul-inspiring song, his very presence seemed to smell of blood and his voice prcsage of crime. He said he was with Bazaine at Metz-an admission a French man rarely makes. They were clearly of the peasant rank, and would think that those who had suffered so must nat urally decry the cause of suffering tho strangely enough, we find in history that no tyrant are more cruel than those who were once slaves; no men are more prouder than parvenus become rich. Man is thus made, and thus employs his art.
 Returning to our cottage solemnly im- pressed hy the thrilling strains of "The Marsellalse, I looked up the history of this single divine inspiration of Rouget de Lisle-that inspiring hymn of freedom which preserves alike the notes of the song of glory and the shriek of death glorious as the one, funeral-like as the other; assuring and consoling to the country, no doubt, but causing the moth CT and sister to turn pale, and l thought its story might prove interesting to your readers. This Js it's history:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
THE TRUST AS A TAXING POWER.

from the New York Journal.
 The question of taxation deeply inter ests the average little, shallow voter. If he owns, or ever expects to own, piece of property, he judges political parties and candidates by the tax rate.
 First the democrats and then the re- publicans struggle to keep down taxes. If they cut off fraction of a cent, they feel very proud and demand public in- dorsement
 The party compelled to raise the tax rate feels that it might as well initiate the sad-eyed gentleman in the Bible, and go out and hang itself.
 The voter reads that 1t costs a hun dred million dollars to run the greatest city in America. He gasps with aston ishment. If he happens to be a tax payer indignation is added to astonish- ment
 But do you think that the taxes levied by nation, state, county and city amount to anything? They amount to nothing. The real power of taxation in this coun- try is the taxing power of the trusts.
 Think how many trusts are at work taxing the single city of New York.
 The sugar trust. the rood trust the gas trust, and there are endless others.
 For hard coal this cor.sng winter the added tax on the people of New York city, according to careful calculation. will be thirty millions of dollars.
 How is that for hearty taxation?
 The tax inflicted upon that same city by the exorbitance of the food trust Is practically incalculable. An estimate of this tax of increased prices by one trust alone at one hundred and fifty millions of dollars would be far beneath the mark.
 What is the use of thinking about reg ular taxation, and passing our politics on that kind of taxation, when we are taxed on a scale so much more magnificent by the real powers Tn the nation-the trusts?
 Tens of thousands of children in one great city must go without education be- cause the city cannot raise four or five million dollars.
 But in that same city the coal trust without any trouble, raises an extra thirty million dollars, and the food trust raises one indred and fifty millions and more.
 Would it not be a good idea for the vo.er to stop worrying about the petty. picayune question of regular taxation and take for his political issue taxation by the trusts?
 Let him ask parties and candidates, not what they think about regular taxes on real estate or personal property, but what they think of irregular, reckless taxation by the trusts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24

Ten days ago. when the Cuban Plant CTS league (Circulo de Hacendados) was about to assemble in extraordinary ses- sion with the pronounced purpose of de- claring the association to be in favor of the early annexatlon of the island to the United States as t--e simplest, most direct way to secure the free admission of Cuban sugar, tobacco, coffee and cocoa, bananas. oranges and coeoanuts to the American markets, Minister Squieres brought all his diplomatic tact into play to prevent any such action as was premeditated by the planters. and. to a certain extent he succeeded. He saw the president and leading members of the Cuban senate and Louse of depu- ties, General Gomez and the prominent members of the Havana press told these that any action as that reported to be premeditated by the producers of the island would have a bad effect in the States and might hurt the prospects of securing a majority in congress favora- ble to Cuban reciprocity.
 Cuban politicians at Roosevelts beck and call brought such pressure to bear upon the planters that but about twenty five persons (out of a membership of more than 50o). attended the special meeting; and these few, after some lit- tie discussion, voted down a proposition to appoint a political committee" to look after the interests of the Cuban pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
UNITED STATES MINISTER TO CUBA
 TAKING ACTIVE PART IN CUBAN POLITICS

Havana. Cuba. August 23.--(speciaI)- MT. Squires the United States envoy ex- traordinary and minister plenipotent- ary to the Republic of cuba-under sup posed inspiration from Washington-has entered actively into Cuban politics, CO., operating heartily with President Palma in the latter's efforts to keep up the agi- tation in favor of reciprocity as a bol- ster to the pro-Cuba campaign being waged by President Roosevelt's hench- men at the republican state conventions and in the congressional election dis tricts. But the minister's task is thanlkless one as the issue is dead. Pal ma has admitted the fact and Squires knows it to be true; and yet, they both feel that neither of them can afford to spare an effort to carry through the programme outlined by the Washingt on executive; however clear 1t may be to each of them that the masses are los ing faith in unstable local institutions, the life of which depends upon political convenience of the personal head of an alien power; and that business interests generally all through t. island have lost all confidence in the new republic and are now looking to the government of the United States only to offer some practical solution to the great insular problems and re-establish normal con- ditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
Tomorrow,s Primary Election.

The family canvass Is completed, and tomorrow the democrats of the state will go to the polls one hundred thousand strong to elect for them selves nominees for all offices elective this year. This historic democratic state primary should be made in the strictest sense a party primary. It is to be held by democrats, and every ballot should be that of a democrat. A straightforward populist or repub- lican would despise himself if caught in democratic company. A populist or republican who seeks to vote in a democratic primary is neither honest nor true to his own convictions.
 This party primary, the first of its kind in the history of the state, should be held above the taint even of dis honest practices. Every democrat should constitute himself a detective tomorrow, his duty being to ferret dishonesty in the primary-to prevent it if possible-to expose it if it has occurred. For the good of the state let all help towards making Nomor- rows primary the honest expression of the party.
 Let all, too, vote-all democrats, we mean. The fuller the vote the grander the triumph of the primary plan. It is the battle of the rank and file to- morrow, and every democrat should do his part.
 full vote, an honest vote and a democratic vote are the three things to be desired tomorrow, and after the vote is cast and counted it becomes at once the duty of every democrat to accept the result fully frankly and enthusiastically. This is good dem. ocratic doctrine and practice, and whoever refuse to act up to 1t is not d dCnlOOidlJ anu llC DC IlCjICu accordingly. He should be read out of the democratic party and his name should never again be spoken in dem- ocratic councils.
 Let us all then pull together to- morrow as democrats, each acting up to his own convictions, so that after the days work is done, all may re- joice that the time has come when every dmocrat has a voice in the se- lection of nominees. Let us, in other words, make the state primary vic tory for popular government and a at last come into their own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24

tnre meets next January. What Judge Feagin, with rare courage and rare justice, inficts should stand. and no mayor should be permitted to change a single one of his judgments. True. the mayor must account to the people if he promotes pistol toting and stands in the way of general dis armament but the punishment of the official is too roundabout and too slow to meet the ends of justice. The law should be changed, so that when Judge Feagin sends a pistol toter to prison, he will go there. As the law now stands, the rich man can tote an arsenal in defiance of law and public sentiment, because he can pay his way out at the communication rate of fifty cents a day, while the poor man must go to jail It is class law, passed as such and maintained as such. It should be repealed. It must be repealed if pistol toting in this city is to cease. The habit is vile and cowardly, leading almost daily to bloodshed, and it will remain with us until the mayors power of commuta- tion is taken away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
FOR ALL THESE.

By Juliet Wilbor Ton.pkins. l thank thee, Lord, that I am stra,obt
 and strong,
 With wit to work and hope to keep me
 brave; That two score years, unfathomed. still belong
 TO the allotted life thy bounty gave. thank thee that the sight of sunlit lands
 And dil ping ills. the breath of evening grass That wet. dark rocks and flowers in my hands
 Can give me daily gladness as I pass. thanx thee that love the things of earth
 Ripe fruits ard laughter, lying down to sleep, The shine of lighted towns, the graver worth
 Of beating human hearts that laugh and weep. I thank thee that as yet I need not know, Yet need not fear, the mystery of the end But more than all, and though all these should go- Dear Lord, this on my knees,-I thank thee for my friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
TWO Hnt States.

No one seems to be able to account for the fact that Alabama and Missis- sippi have been all summer long the two hot and the two dry states of the country-two out of forty-fve, not counting the territories. The rest of the country has been wet and cool to a remarkable extent, while heat and drought has been well maintained in Alabama and Mississippi.
 Why these two good states should be thus afflicted no one seems to know Few lynchings have occurred in either state, and as a rule they have been exceptionally well-behaved. Besides, does not the rain fall upon the unjust as well as the just-upon New Jersey as well as Texas?
 The scientists present no explana- tion. It rains in Georgia on the one hand and in Texas on the other, and yet a sprinkle now and then is all the two devoted states in the center are able to secure. Overcoats are worn in Virginia and even in St. Louis, while we swelter down here without cessa- tion or relief. Protests are unavail- ing. and in fact, all efforts towards a change in the weather service are out of the question. We have stood three months of unbroken heat and dryness, and we are acclimated. Further efforts in like direction can neither sur prise nor harm us.
 Such a thing as cooling, beneficial rain in the night is scarcely memory in these two states, and the scant showers in daylight hours come sig zling hot However, January is ap- preaching, and then, perhaps, we will get our share of cool weather and wetness. We are due a great deal, and we want all that is coming to us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24

dueers, and no action was taken on an- other proposition recommending planters of the island to take more interest in insular politics.
 squieres diplomacy, supported by pai= ace influences, had triumphed; and yet not until today, when, in an editorial leader with reference to the projected Cuban loan, La Discussion tone of President Palma's inspired newspa=zr organs) boasted of the part the Amerl- can minister had taken 10 prevent an annexationist pronunciamento as "a demonstration of good faith toward the Cuban republic" was the young dipio- mats fine hand shown in the matter Indeed. Havana is just waking up to the fact that though the American flag and Squieres. the dean of the diplomatic corps, representing the Washington gov ernment. is the real power behind the throne in the palace of the old Spanish viceroys upon Cubas historic Plaza de Armas.
 But this does not divert attention from the fact that capital and business inter ested in Cuba's future are chafing under the delay long promised and oft post poned solution of the Cuban problem
 The masses are already stirred and the classes will soon be heard from.
 The yeast is working, slowly but surely,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
Archbishop Ireland.

Tt seems to be thought in well inform ed Catholic circles that Archbishop Ireland will be created a cardinal at the next consistory, but I have heard so often that the famous preiate was about to receive the red hat when there was no foundation for the report that I will believe it only when it is done," said a prominent churchman.
 "The pope has many reasons for wish ing to bestow high honor on Archbishop Ireland, but my idea is that so long as Cardinal Gibbons lives no other American will be raised to the cardinalate. unless it be decided at the vatican to have an American cardinal resident in Rome. The vatican policy is extremely con servative and it will be many years no doubt, before American cardinals are numerous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
Farmers Cooperative Scheme.

"It develops that the Farmers Nation al Cooperative Exchange Co.,. which was recently incorporated under the laws of South Dakota, with capital of $50, OOO GOO, is the result of fifteen years work by Hamilton White formerly a resident of Red Oak. Ia.," said a western farmer at the Florence.
 ''The idea of the company is simply this: For years the farmers have been subjected to many schemes by which they have lost money. They would ship pro- duce on a good market, but by the time the produce reached It's destination the market would be depressed, they selling at loss. In consequence, the plan of organizing a cooperative company oc- cured to MT. White. and he in turn took the matter up with former Senator Har- Ian of Iowa. When he suggested his plan to the others directly interested they readily saw the feasibility of 1t.
 'The stock of the company will be sold to agriculturists only. The shares will be deposited for sale with the banks throughout the country. One-half the money secured will be kept in the hands of the bankers who marketed the stock. From this fund the farmer who is a stockholder can borrow money to help him hold his product for a good market. He will pay interest on the loan, but the amount will be small compared to what he will be able to make by holding off until conditions are better. One-quarter of the fund will be used for constructing elevators and storage warehouses where the stockholders may store their grain. Those who use the facilities for trans shipment will pay for the privilege but this payment goes toward maintaining the organization.
 ''The farmer is not coerced into selling his stuff at loss to himself. and he can hold it until such time as the market meets his approval. The holding will cost him little. At present our plans call for operations in twenty states, and of course the organization will grow. We do not look forward to any combine ideas"