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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

put them in his famous Sweat box" As
colonel he originated the method of
shooting suspect Filipinos on sight He
invented other and startling devices for
subduing the spirit of the rebels, and
withal was one of the most unconven-
tional commanders ever produced by the
army.
The cap of his climatic career came
with his now famous order to Major Wal
Ter of the marines. This order, in Gem
eral Smiths words, as quoted by Major
Waller, was:
KILL AND BURN-The more you
kill the better you will please me
Make Samar a bowling Wilderness
Every native, whether in arms or
living In public or In barrios will
be treated as an enemy until he
has conclusively shown that he is a
friend.
General Smith afterward repudiated
this order, leaving the matter a question
of veracity between himself and Major
Waller, but much corroborative evidence
was adduced, showing that Smith was an
unusually ploouy HSnlef. lie JuStl1led his
conduct, however, by claiming that he
was only acting according to General Or
der No. 1OO which was issued, by the
way, in 1868.
General Smiths trial by court-martial
began on April %, at Manila. The charge
against him was conduct prejudicial to
good order and discipline" General
Lloyd Wheaton was the presiding Off
Ger of the court, and the trial lasted until
May g.
Colonel Charles A woodruff, who was
counsel for General Smith, paid a high
tribute to the generals career and pictur-
ed him as kind, humane. just and mod
est hero The address drew tears to the
eyes of Colonel Woodruff's listeners. He
referred to the old-time heroes who tied
their captives to the chariot of victory
add dragged them in the dirt. This was
barbarous and a matter of sentiment
General Smith, counsel said, did not be-
lieve in sentiment. War with him was
business. Colonel --oodruff attributed
most of the success in Samar to General
Smiths prompt and soldierly conduct.
The hero of the Samar campaign is
now sixty-two years old He would havs
been retired by law at the age of sixty
four.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
COSTS 100000 TO BE GOVERNOR.

SOo 3iuu,uUu U Be GOVERNOR.
From the New York Tribune.
Controller Grout says that it costs Gov.
Odell 100000 a year to cover all the ex-
penses of his position as chief executive
of the Empire state. Mr. Grout adds that
he is poor man, and therefore could not
for a minute think of accepting a nomi-
nation for governor, even if it were Of
fered to him.
THE call of ex-senator Hill on me late
yesterday afternoon" said Mr.. Grout yes
terday had nothing to do in any way
with politics. There is absolutely no
truth in the statements that 1 am seek
Ing the democratic nomination for the
, governorship. do not want it and would
not take 1t. I am a poor man. and could
not carry the dignity of the office as it
should be. 1t costs Gov. Odell 100000 a
year to assume all the duties of his Of
flee, by entertaining and all social obliga-
lions. could not do this, as say l am
a poor man. This story is only a mid
summer dream, and has no significance
in any way.
1T is too early now to think especially
of any one man to lead the democratic
forces In this state in the gubernatorial
campaign. That will be thought of next
month. As for me, l emphatically deny
that I care to be the candidate or would
take it. l am controller of the city Of
New York, and have all can attend to
in this position without aspiring for any
other. repeat l sm a too poor a man
to even think of such a position"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
TAKING ALL THE CHANCES.

From the Talladega Mountain Home.
In announcing his candidacy ex-Gover-
nor Johnston says he has not desire for
the office. 1t is known, however, that he
covets beyond all earthly honors a seat
in the United States senate. Thoughtful
politicians, therefore, seem at no loss to
account for his candidacy at this particu-
lar time They believe that If by any mis-
chance he should be elected he would re-
fuse to qualify, turn the office over tc
the lieutenant governor, and trust his owr
appointment to any possible vacancy that
might occur in the senate. And thus fol
this chance, hopeless as 1t is, Governor
Johnston asks the people to break an
honored precedent and elect him COVER.
nor q third time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
Nobody who has anything the matter
with his lungs has any chance in an after
dinner argument.
Some women are such good financiers
that they can afford to wear better stock
ings in swimming than at any other time.
The more woman can become engaged
without getting married the more she
would be willing to get married without
becoming engaged.
A woman never knows how much she
loves a man until she loses him; and a
man never knows how much he doesn't
love a woman till he gets her.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
VALENCIA CAPTURED.
Cablegram Says President of Vene.
zuela Has Sailed for LaGuayara.

Washington, July 25.-The following
cabIegram has been received at the
navy department from Commander Nc
Lean Of the Cincinnati, dated LagIayra,
July "a:
1.-THE President of venezula, with
troops, embarked for Laguayra at 2 p, m.
today. They leave only 300 soldiers at
Barcelona. Rumored Valencia has been
taken"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs.
Rlshon RarnwelI.

The death Of the Right Rev. R. W.
Barnwell bishop of the Protestant Epis-
eopal church in Alabama, Is deeply la
mented," said a layman outside of tie
Episcopal communion.
THE honored bishop was high type of
the Christian gentleman and he was one
of the most loyabe of men. No clergy
man was ever more devoted to his work
and no man in exalted position was ever
freer from pride or vanity than DR. Barn
well. His memory will long be fondly
cherished by every man and woman
whose privilege it was to know him.
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Messrs. mcEIderry and McLaurin.

Mr.. McElderry of Talladega and
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina
are In one boat, both being ful-fedged
republicans, supporting at all points
republican policies, but Mr. McElder-
~ treats the public in a frank and
straightforward manner, whereas Sen
ator McLaurin holds to a seat that he
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
During NAV. At

The commission men say the high price
of eggs is the result of natural causes.
When the agitation against the opera
lions of the packers attracted the at
tention of the public to the fact that they
were paying enormous prices for their
meat, goodly number resolved to put
aside the tempting steak and roast and
try an egg diet for awhile. The effect of
this sharp increase in the demand for
eggs told on the market Immediately,
and as the demand grew greater prices
went up accordingly
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
OSCAR w. UNDERWOOD.

From the Centreville Press.
Congressman Underwood will be return
ed to Washington without opposition. It
is not because there are not good men
who want his job, for there are plenty
of them who would like to represent this
congressional district. but to do so they
have to defeat Oscar Underwood, and
there is not one that can do It,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
PRICES OF FOOD COMPARED.

From the Chicago Record Herald
Investigation among handlers Of food
products yesterday developed the fact
that advances have been made over the
prices prevailing last April and during
May in almost all table supplies. A COM
parative example. as follows, will de-
monstrate the truth of this
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

From the Fort Payne Journal.
Mr.. Hill who in 1895 was SO very still
will probably find that equally profound
stiffness will reign in the ranks of demo-
Gratis when his name is mentioned for the
presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

May Yohe got back her jewels, with
a power of free advertising thrown in.
The scheme was we'll worked out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

Neither exploding bombs nor run
away street cars are match for Rus
sell Sage's vigor when he is chasing
the almighty dollar.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

The Pope may have been poking
sly fun at Governor Taft when he con-
graduated him on the success of his
labors in Rome.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26


Mary MacLane may De uneonven-
tional, but she does not lay claim to
being an authoress.
Governor Taft's mission TO the vati-
can remains a mystery that may never
be cleared up.
The author of Casey at the Bat, .
Joseph Quinlan Murphy, is dead. Shed
tear here.
Butterine still has a bright yellow
color as in days of yore. It's flag Is
still there.
The safe deposit box is no safer
than the vest pocket or the traditional
stocking.
Mary MacLane and Boston are
about to form a mutual admiration
society.
May Yohe is collecting her scattered
diamonds, but not her scattered hus-
bands.
President Roosevelt's vacation is as
strenuous as his working months.
Oxnard is a Waterman who never
goes to sleep on his own beat.
May Yohe is getting the best free
advertising of the hot season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

Captain Hobson's experience among
young women would make story that
would outrun romance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

The ruling plutocracy, according to
Mr. Gates, consists of the National
City Bank crowd and ]. ?. Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

Mark Hanna is said to have con-
trolled fund when William Mckinley
was reelected that totalled up to $19,-
600, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

John W. Mackay, now dead, was q
typical Irish-American. He lived
abroad to please his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

The Campanile has been standing
since the year SSs, and it simply be-
came tired and sat down.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

The staff of the governor of Geor-
gia includes 50 colonies and one briga-
der, but thus far they have not APP
peared at one time. If they should
they would str'Ne the beholder dumb.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

Miles is the last brigadier of the
civil war left over in the regular army.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
GOVERNOR LIeoN's PORTRAIT.
Picture Presented by His Son to the
Archives of History.

Montgomery, July 25.-(special)-one
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

Governor Taft's mission to the vati-
can remains a mystery that may never
be cleared up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

The author of Casey at the Bat,
Joseph Quinlan Murphy, is dead. Shed
tear here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

Mary MacLane may De uneonyen-
tional, but she does not lay claim to
being an authoress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

President Roosevelt's vacation is as
strenuous as his working months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

Oxnard is a Waterman who never
goes to sleep on his own beat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

Butterine still has a bright yellow
color as in days of yore. It's flag Is
still there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

May Yohe is getting the best free
advertising of the hot season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

May Yohe is collecting her scattered
diamonds, but not her scattered hus-
bands.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

The safe deposit box is no safer
than the vest pocket or the traditional
stocking.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26

Mary MacLane and Boston are
about to form a mutual admiration
society.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-26
THE STILL NIB. HILL.

Outlaw Tracy is as bad as he is free
Arizona republican., 1902-10-17

 out that he would veto the bill if passed. Moreover. that was In the be- ginning of Arizona's struggle for admis- sion. The east was full of prejudice against the territory. We are but now reaping the fruits of the labors then performed by MT. Murphy and other good republicans and democrats.
 Should Mir Morrison be elected he would measure up with the ablest men in congress, and the Phoenix Democrat knows it. With energy. ability, cul- ture and general equipment for the du- ties of a congressman. he is pre-emin- ently qualified. Between him and Will son there can be no comparison.
 Unhappily. perhaps. for MT. Morri- son. if elected as a delegate he will have no chance to take his seat. His election will make the passage of the statehood bill a certainty for this win ter
Arizona republican., 1902-10-17
Phoenix Precinct Ticket
The Plain Facts.

''If N O. Murphy with his energy and indomitable perseverance. could not se- cure the passage of the statehood Dill, what chances would R. E. Morrison have to secure the passage oi such a measure-Phoenix Democrat.
 It seems necessary. in the first place, to repeat to some democratic papers and not a few voters, that the delegate elected to congress this fall will not take his seat until in December, a year hence. We elect in November, dele gate to the Fffty-eighth congress. The life of that congress will date from the fourth of March next, and salaries of all members elected thereto will begin on that date. But the congress to which they are elected will not convene until the December following. The present, or Fifty-seventh, congress, will begin its last session on the first Mon day of next December, and will ad- journ sine die on the fourth Of March. The statehood bill which has already passed the house will be reported to the senate on the ninth of December. Should the bill fail at this session, 1t
 
 dies with the congress. Then, the work must all be begun over again, in the house of representatives, by the dele gate elected this fall. These are facts well known to every schoolboy student of civil government, but it seems to be impossible for some democratic pa- pers to comprehend that the delegate elected next November can have noth- ing officially to do with the pending statehood bill So much as to the ex- isting situation.
 We do not suppose that there is even an Arizona democrat who would pre- tend a belief that the democrats will have majority in the congress to be elected this fall. It is but stating an open secret to say that the national leaders of the democratic party enter tain no hope of carrying the country at this election. We'll then, should the statehood bill fail this winter who can do, most in the new republican con gress- a democratic or a republican delegate? Notwithstanding that the present. EOuSc Is IGPOOllCdii, 4hdi Smith was able to accomplish a great deal; but primarily the great work was done by Dennis Flynn. republican dele gate from Oklahoma, when, pursuant to his promise to Governor Murphy and other republicans from Arizona and New Mexico, he insisted that the three territories should be included in an omnibus bill. Mark Smith is excep- tionally popular in congress. Were he to be member of the next house, he might with the aid of Arizona republi- cans. again secure equal consideration for Arizona with the other territories. But what could Wilson do in a republi- can house?
 As to the work accomplished by Dele gate Murphy. the Phoenix Democrat manifests its ignorance, as usual. Mir. Murphy succeeded in obtaining a fav- orable report in both the senate and the house of representatives in behalf of Arizona's admission. The democratic president, Mir. Cleveland. had given it
Arizona republican., 1902-10-17

leaves-puzzling the brain with crook ed numbers and their changing, tan gled worth-and so through the years of alternating day and night, until the captive grows familiar with the chains and walls and limitation of a life.
 And time runs on in sun and shade. until the one of all the world is wooed and won, and all the lore of love is taught and learned again. Again home is built with the fair chamber wherein faint dreams. like cool and shadcwy wales, divide the followed hours of love. Again the miracle of birth-the pain and joy, the kiss of welcome and the cradle-song drowning the drowsy prattle of babe.
 And then the sense of obligation and of wrong-pity for those who toll and weep-tears for the imprisoned and de- spised-love for the generous dead, and in the heart the rapture of a high re- solve.
 And then ambition, with it's lust of pelf and place and power. longing to put upon its breast distinction's worth less badge. Then keener thoughts of men and eyes that see behind the smil- ing mask O. craft-flattered no more by the obsequious cringe of gain ana greed knowing the uselessness of the hoarded gold-of honor bought from those who charge the usury of self se- spect-of power that only bends cow ards knees and forces from the lips of fear the lies of orais-. Knowing at last the unstudied gesture of esteem the reverent eyes made rich with hon. est thought, and holding high above all other things-high as hopes great throbbing star above the darkness of the dead-the love of wife and child and friend.
 Then locks of gray and growing love of other days and half remembered thingsThclding the withered hands of those who first held his, while over the dim and loving eyes death softly presses down the lids of rest. And so, locking in marriage vows his children's hands and crossing others on the breasts of peace. with daughters babes upon his knees, the white hair mingling with the gold. he journeys cn from day to day to that horizon where the dusk Is waiting for the night. At last sitting by the holy hearth of home as evenings embers change from, red to gray, he falls asleep within the arms of her he worshipped and adored. feel ing upon his pallid lips loves last and hcliest kiss.-The Philosopher.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-17
The Right to Work.

The right to labor for ones daily needs is so interwoven with the right to live that it is hard to distinguish be- tween them. We make laws to pun ish vagrancy and to prevent unlawful .Tespass upon property. There is ev- cry sound reason in public policy why we should as jealously and wholesome iy guard ard defend the right of every man to labor when he finds work to do that he chooses to accept.
 That the laboring men of the country have the right to organize for purposes that will lawfully make to their advan- tage is indisputable. Not only so. but in the economic conditions that pre- vail in modern nations they ought to organize and come to rational and val i'd agreements fer ti:eIr mutual good
Arizona republican., 1902-10-17

bribers in the St. Louis bcodling cases are not to escape. It is rot worth while to attempt to establish any moral diff ference between the bribeTs and the bribed. Both belong to the same infa- nous group. They arc parts of the same scheme of villairy. since one could not exist without the other If any distinction of the rich scoundrels or the scheming promoters who take the initiative as tempters, dragging others into crime and laying plans to rob community of millions by paying some thousands tc degraded creatures who seek official place to steal. Let no guilty man escape. Chain the bribers and the bribed to gether, and send them to the penitertiary. where equal ly callous criminals are hard to iiud- Globe Democrat.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-17

Already by such organization they have effected great reforms in the labor world and established many better ments for the laboring classes.
 So far, so good. But the right of the individual citizen to sell his labor to any employer willing to purchase it is undeniable. The highest court of America has decided that in some in- stances franchises become property and entitled to all the protection the law accords to the tangible goods. In like manner the court cannot, If called upon. do otherwise under the equities of our constitution than decide that mans labor is his property. The free citizen cannot be forced to work against his will and his right in that regard is reversible and no one of them can legally be prevented. by vio- lence or intimidation, from working for those whom he may contract.
 The endeavors in various strike dis tricts. as in Pennsylvania, Alabama CT New Orelans, to interfere by force by nobs and riot. to prevent men from engaging il. work offered to them and that they are willing to do, are lawless ebullitions and call necessarily for the intervention of all the lawful powers of the state in their suppression
 The American people are prone to sympathiZe heartily with every move ment for the better behoof of working people, and in a strike that stands upon ineritorious grounds, prosecuted by lawful means, they will support the strikers. Yet it should not be forgot ten that the people love law and jus tice. and they will never sustain any movement or methods that transgress the inalienabie rights of persons and property. Tn the end they will always be found with the law and the vast majority will be eager, when the time is opportune. to put on record an ire sistable verdict that American law means that he may strike who wishes and he may work who will!'' That is the law of public opinion now. and will ultimately be the law of the land in terms that no man will safely contra dict.-Atlant Constitution.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-17
Which Edge l?

Mark Smitb's argument for electing J. Frank Wilson delegate that his de- feat means the defeat of statehood, has two edges. He says that if Wilson is defeated the democrats in the senate will vote against the admission of Ari- zona. That is one edge. Then if Nor rison should be defeated. will the re- publican senators vote against state hood for Arizona? This is all the more important because the republicans are largely in the majority in the senate. That is the other edge. and the most dangerous edge. according to Mark Smiths logic. The important consid> eration is which edge is Mark Smith using. It appears to be a very danger ous weapon if he intends to aid Will sons cleo ction. ."-Tucson Star Demo- cratic).
 The suggestion that inasmuch as the political complexion of Arizona will be large factor in determining the action of the United States senate on the statehood bill. therefore Arizona should go democratic in order to command the upport of the democratic minority (which is powerless to pass a single bill ii the republicans oppose). and should take care to convince republi- can senators that the republican party in the territory is in a hopeless minor ity, is so preposterous that democrats throughout the territory are already regretting that the question was raised.
 We can see the obliging Mark Smith winking the other eye as he solemnly tells the democrats to vote for Wilson and help statehood.