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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
THE SCHOOL FUND AND NEGRO

From the Charlotte Observer.
The idea that only the taxes raised
from property owned by members OF the
race should be apportioned to negro
schools often hobs up in North Carolina,
but so far it has amounted to nothing
A well-known eastern man some time
ago made the scheme the principal plank
in his platform In running for office, but
as he did not get the nomination he
sought. no vindication of the popularity
of the idea could be claimed. The best
people in North Carolina and other
southern states seem to be of the general
opinion that 1t is the duty of the whites
to aid the negro to get an education, and
1t is not likely that proposition to so
amend our state constitution as to de-
prive the colored children Of their pro
rata share OF the school fund will ever
be seriously considered.
The question is In some respects like
that of the United States and Cuba. The
negro Is among US not of his own voli-
tion, but because he was brought here
by white men, and when he is thrown
upon his own resources 1t is only right
that the superior race should aid him to
become better citizen for its own pro-
lection as well as his good. If we are to
judge them by what they have done for
Cuba-or rather failed to do for the little
island-in the matter of trade relations,
the Republicans, had they been in charge
in the south, would have cut off the col
ored man with as little school facilities
as possible. In addition to other reasons,
1t might not have been found judicious,
from a political standpoint to educate
the colored voter too highly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
For Democrats Only.

The state executive committee
should print copies enough of the pri-
mary election law to enable it to send
a copy to every officer of the primary
in every precinct of the state. This
law is not of a compulsory nature,
but the state executive committee,
speaking for the democratic party of
Alabama, elected to make nominations
in a state primary and it recognized
the fact that the primary must be held
under the primary election law of
1899.
The law renders the coming pri-
mary as much proceeding under the
law as the election of next Novem-
Der. The provisions in either case
are very much alike. No liquor can
be sold in this state on August %
or on the day preceding. 1t is the
duty of the sheriff to be present,
either in person or by deputy, at the
various precincts for the purpose Of
preserving order, and he may raise a
posse comitatus If he deems one nee
essary. He may swear in deputies
ad libitum. 1t is a misdemeanor to
be found drunk at the polling place on
election day, and justices Of the peace
are given jurisdiction of all violations
of the primary election act.
no person entitled to vote under
the rules of the political party holding
such primary election, shall be ar
rested on the day of election, unless
1t be for felony, or for a breach of
peace attempted or committed on that
day, or for a violation on that day of
the provisions of this act" Similar
provisions run through the act. These
provisions recognize the right in the
party holding primary election to
make needful rules-to say, in other
words, who shall vote and who shall
not. The state executive committee
of the democratic party Of Alabama
has made such rules, and no one can
violate those rules, not even county
executive committee, without incur
ring the penalties of the law. The
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
ANNEXATION OF CUBA
STRONGLY ADVOCATED
BY wATTEHsoN srEALEY.

Capt. 7. L. Huston, VINO was an officer
in the engineer corps. had charge of the
municipal buildings and improvements in
Havana during the American occupation.
passed through Washington last night en-
route to the Cuban capital Captain
Huston resigned his position In the army
year ago to represent large American
manufacturing interests on the island.
In discussing the Cuban situation the
captain could not see any solution of
the problem now that reciprocity has
failed except through annexation to this
country.
When I left Havana on the 10Th of
last month";" he said. ''the whole island
was discussing the advantages and dis
advantages of annexation The business
interests in Cuba are arrayed solidly In
favor of union with this country and 1T
Is the politicians who oppose the annex
alton movement Naturally SO for if such
a thing should come to pass they will all
be out of job. The majority Of the
moneyed interests Of the Island are in
the hands of the Spaniards, and while
they would gladly see Cuba under the
American flag they are afraid to voice
their opinions openly, fearing 1t would
precipitate an uprising on the part of the
lawless element who are controlled by the
political wire pullers. and that through
riot great danger might come to life
and property"
Captain Huston said there was great
distress on the island and that 1t was
increasing daily among the Iaboring
classes, many of whom will soon be with
out work because of the determination
on the part of many of the planters to
shut down this fall, as their plantations
were being run at a loss.
You can see what this means to the
laboring element" continued the captain.
'and 1t means further In my opinion
hurrying of the Inevitable crisis. and
I firmly believe that in six months the
Cuban people will arrive at that point
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
Back to Wales.

Col. L. w. Johns. after a residence Of
40 years in America, 20 years of which
have been spent In the Birmingham dis
trict. is about to visit his old home in
Wales.
Col. Johns came to Birmingham In 1873
and was with James Thomas of Oxmoor.
lie was made superintendent of the Eu-
reka company at Helena, where he open
ed five slopes and built 100 coke ovens
He was transferred to Pratt mines as
mining engineer for t. H. Aldrich. where
he opened and superintendent all of the
present openings except numbers and g.
He resigned his position as superin-
tendent of Pratt coal company. He ac-
cepted the general superintendent of the
DeBardeleben Coal and Iron company at
Bessemer, where he supervised the build
ing of 5 blast furnaces, opening slopes on
Blue creek and Brown ore mines at
Greedy. The DeBardelenben company
consolidated with the Eureka at oxmoor
and Col Johns was then put in charge OF
the whole consolidation and held that
position until the Tennessee Coal and
Iron company bought the property.
Col. Johns and Mr. DeBardeleben again
went into the woods and found the cele-
brated Bell Ellen mines.
Johns resigned his position there and
went with the Republic company and
opened the Sayreton and Warner mines,
which stand today as a monument to
his engineering skill. He has now re-
tired on his laurels. Good wishes will go
with him abroad In the Rhordda valley,
Wales. he has three brothers and four
sisters awaiting to give him a hearty
old WEIGH reception.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

where there will be a demand for an
nexation by this country"
As a sanitary expert Captain Huston
blamed the American authorities for not
completing the extensive sewerage plan
they had mapped out for the city Of
Havana. He said their failure to do this
would in time menace our southern ports.
as the Havana authorities. while they
were at present keeping it up to the mark,
would in time relax their sanitary meth
DDS and yellow fever would be the result.
But the cubans are not to be blamed
for this" argued the captain, for they
lack the money to carry out the plans de-
vised by our people who exhibited great
negligence in not providing Havana with
underground sewerage"
Captain Huston could not see how the
Cuban people could float the contemplated
loan of $35.oOOo0 under the Plat amend
ment which he condemned as very bad
legislation.
Driven desperate by the failure of
reciprocity with this country. Cuba tried
to make similar arrangements with Eng
land offering the most liberal conces-
sions, but the English government stood
aloof fearing diplomatic entanglements
with the United States"
Captain Huston commenced rather sig
nifcantly on the presence of 1000 of our
soldiers in Cuba and he ihtimated that
they were there for some other reason be-
yond that of garrisoning the coaling sta
tions. In other words the captain shifts
trouble from afar in the Cuban republic
and in concluding his remarks he sug-
gested that If an investigation was made
as to the real feeling of the Cuban pres
ident and his cabinet on annexation they
would all be found to heartily favor It.
Booker T. Washington up from slav-
cry" has been translated into Spanish,
the object being to give an opportunity
to Cubans and Porto Rieans to note what
has been done in this country In the d.
reetion of the elevation of the race
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
CRUMBS FROM KANSAS.

From the Atchison Globe.
Pay man a compliment. and in a few
minutes he will fish for another.
Some people can defend friend in such
a manner as to start new story on him.
II you are sincere in your desire to
avoid crowds. why don't you go oftener
to prayer meeting?
We believe that the very worst sight
when the weather is intensely hot Is to
see two big fat women kiss.
The woman who takes three hours to
dress for a party may be vain. but she
will never wear short hair or try to act
like a man.
After a man accumulates thousand
dollars, men who have accumulated only
$500 begin saying that they never did,
and they never will, bow down to gold
en- calf.
When a man refers to the happy days
when he was barefoot boy 1t indicates
that his bank account will tide him to the
grave. Poor men never speak of any
happiness in connection with bare feet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
INsURINe MoRGAN's LIFE.

London Cable to Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Westminster Gazette states that
spectators in American railways are
growing nervous and are protecting
themselves by insuring the life of ]. Pier
pont Morgan. They are paying a premium
of per cent per annum Insurance poll
cies on Mr.. Morgan's life have been taken
out for a period of three months only at
premium of As shillings per cent The
Gazette concludes: Perhaps this fact ac-
counts for the sensational rumor that
Mr.. Morgan is to be protected on his ar
rival in New York from the threats of
anarchists
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
About Persons.

MIR. ]. A. Gavin. prominent architect
of Meridian. spent yesterday in the city.
Mr. F. C. Lewis, on attorney of Me-
ridian, was in the city yesterday on pro-
fes sional business.
w. C. Tunstall of Greensboro is at the
Metropolitan.
Samuel L. Cox of Carrollton Is regis
tered at the Metropolitan.
William H. Sanford of Troy is at the
Metropolitan.
II. NJ. Caffey of Hayneville is at the
Metropolitan.
f. L. Richards of Mobile is registered
at tho Morris.
c. H. Bowers of Washington, D. c., is
at the Morris.
S. 3. Mari. Jr., of Montgomery, is in
birmingham for few days stopping at
the Morris.
Charles e. Wallsc of Greensboro is at
the Morris.
]. II. Moore Of Atlanta is registered at
the Morris.
T. NJ. Jones of Decatur is at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs.
Country Produce.

This has been the best summer for the
country produce trade in the history of
Birmingham" said a Morris Avenue mer-
chant yesterday.
Eggs. chickens. vegetables. melons,
peaches and everything else in our line
have been in brisk demand. Birming-
ham Is a great consumer and people here
want.
Country butter used to be sold IN large
quantities but only small lots of this
article come on the market now. The
creamery stock and oleomargarine have
about run the country product out of our
trade"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

sixteen provisions Of the state execu-
tive committee have in fact become
part Of the law governing the ap-
preaching primary. No lawyers will
say otherwise. No intelligent man
will say otherwise. who stops to think
that it is the democratic party of Ala
bama that is to hold the election. and
that It should be permitted to make
rules for its own nominating bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
No Difference.

New York is a great big city as every
one knows, and it seems TO be impossible
to keep it free from vice" said New
York man at the Metropolitan Mayor
Lowe was elected as a reformer, but he
has not been able to give US a better gov
eminent than Richard Croker gave us.
The proprietors of saloons and dives were
beyond Cookers control and they are be-
yond loves.
THE failure of the Lowe administration
TO purify New York viii result in the
return Of the democrats TO power. OF
all the hopeless things in this country,
is the effort to make New York an ideal
city, when 1t comes to the question
of dealing with the nqour traffic and the
depraved classes"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
The MILLIONAIRE TOUGH.

From the Chicago News.
Is there growing up in the east new
social class-to-wtt the class of million
aire rowdies? The incident In a hotel
cafe in Atlantic City when Attorney Gem
eral Knox came into physical encounter
with three other guests Is only one of
number of Indications which seem to
warrant the question. The spirit of the
rowdy cannot be concealed by good
clothes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
TnE RoYs MusT WAlT.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Senator Pettus of Alabama, who Is 81,
is a candidate fer reelection to the
United States senate and will probably
get another term. at the expiration OF
which he will be So If as well preserved
then as now. he will request the boys Of
80 or 20 to wait a while longer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

housewifery is also notable, and Sand
bingham has always been the model OF
an English country home. In her model
dairy with its blue tiles from India, and
Its silver milk pans on marble shelves,
the queen used to like to make butter
when her daughters were girls. She has
always been fond of animals. especially
dogs, and her kennels are we'll known in
the world of bench shows
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
Quite Appropriate.

Fudge-Yes, Squigger is making money
out of musical attachment to weighing
machines.
Judge-Has he appropriate tunes?
Yes, most Of them play Wait!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

From the Chicago Tribune.
"Stop! Don't fight, boysl Can't we ar
bitrate this thing?" asked one of the by
ISLANDERS.
Yes sir" painted the fellow who was
on top. Just as soon as I've BACKED
his other eyei"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

King Edward lives on Easy street
now, but he no more wears his crown
every day than Whitelaw Reid does
his Justly celebrated knee breeches.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

What does this sign on a Jail, mo
Admittance except on Business" mean
anyhow?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

King Edward has put behind him
the stupid coronation ceremonies and
the doctors bulletins.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

Explorer Baldwin Is talking as big
as to the next dash for the North
Pole as If his first dash had any
chance of success.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

Kansas farmers are buying automo-
biles, their crops having been saved
again by general rainfall.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

The balloon has been sailed against
the North Pole, but team OF tame
whales has not yet been tried.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

Consul General Bragg is still on
duty, but he is writing no more let
tiers home for publication.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

The Cuban loan will be a success
when bankers agree to take the bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

His aged mother and his home town
stand unfiinchingly by Gen. Jake
Smith. He is an Ohio man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

The trust magnates at Atlantic City
did knock Philander Knox out, but
he came back.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

The Standard Oil has not put the
New Jersey mosquito out of business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

Dowie's Zion is now in the hands
of the lawyers, and what they will do
to it Is a-plenty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

King Edwards headgear cost even
more than a Panama hat at the be-
ginning of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

King Edward discards the crown
when he wants his head to lie easily.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

Guam has a new governor. He was
deported for reasons unknow to the
general public.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

Alfred Austin's coronation ode was
not permitted to mar the great occa-
sion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

The friars are becoming Americans
when it comes to land booms.
Captain Hobson's press agent is
enjoying q long-felt vacation.
Tariff reform is becoming more and
more prominent every day.
The injunction is still ahead of the
habeas corpus.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

King Edward got a crown, but no
harp.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14
Not Ready to Arbitrate.
rom the Chicago Tribune

T. NJ. Jones of Decatur is at the Nc
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-04-03

In the store windows of Turner Rros
q 90 during the past few days were
seen some very fine Belgian hares.
"Sunburst, " buck, is one of the lare-
est rabbits we have ever seen. He has
taken thirteen prizes; a beautiful
silver cup was awarded to his owner at
the National Fancier Association at
the Coliseum, Chicago, H., in January
1901. lie has doe, 'Edinboro Prin-
cess, imported. She took the prize at
Wellington, England. Mr.. Reed finds
the raising of Belgian hares profitable.
Quite number of our citizens are en-
gagged in the same occupation.
Among those who attended the State
Baptist Convention in Rome the past
week were Rev. J. t. Jenkins and wife.
Judge John Awtrey and wife, Col. ]. u.
Foster, Prof. s. V. Sanford, Mr.. r. H.
Northcutt, Mrs. 1. H. Reynolds, Mrs.
w. j. Hudson and Mrs. Murray Haw-
kins.
Messrs. Glover and Lemon must un-
doubleday be the best clerks Cobb
county has ever had. The people seem
to be well pleased with them, and the
most wonderful thing OF all the poll
ticians are so we'll pleased with them
that they won't put any one to oppose
them in the coming election. -Acworth
Post.
Rev. j. I. Jenkins, pastor of the Bap-
fist church, will preach sermon on
the public square Sunday afternoon at
3 O'Clock. Prof. Baldwin's band will
discourse sacred music. Mr.. jenkins
trusts that he will be favored with a
large crowd.
Rev, S. r. Belk filled his pulpit Sun
day morning at the Methodist church
and preached Sunday afternoon at Ma
rietta Camp Ground at Sunday school
meeting. Col. w. r. Power also de-
livered an address at that place.
Captain Joseph Glover at Gunters-
vile, Ala, has just launched barge
to do logging business.
DR.. SAVERS POSITIVE CURE.-Home
treatment for ladies. One months
treatment for one dollar. Call at Sew
ell House. Lady in attendance.
Miss Alice Barnes and Mr.. Hayne
Palmour of Gainesville, Ca, will marry
April the 9th at the residence oflMr.
and Mrs. J. r. Barnes.
Mrs. ]. 7. Atchison and son, of Atch-
ison and son, of Atlanta, we're the guests
of her sister, Mrs. Irvine Smith, here
Saturday and Sunday.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-04-03
Notions

In this line we are up-to-
date. Shirts for instance.
Well, if you want a very
beautiful and swell Shirts,
you can get them of us at
35c, soc, z5c and $I.oo.
See them before you buy.
To tell more about notions,
you can find Collars, Ties,
Suspenders, Hose, Handker-
chiefs, Summer Underwear,
Ladies' Summer Vests, Tow
els, Counterpanes, Tooth
Brushes, Pins, Needles, Hair
Pins, Box Paper and Envel-
Opes, Pencil and Ink Tablets,
Buttons, Fans, Fans, Fans,
Laces, Embroideries, Rib
bOns,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-04-03
Phone 146. * Phone14e.
n. n. Ward
...& Bro.
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N~6~N~N
90 ~ NNI9 ~
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Dry Goods

Our Dry Goods Depart
ment is far more complete
than ever before, consisting
Of beautiful line of Lawns,
Ginghams, Nainsooks, Cham
brays, Percales, Curtain
Swiss, Calicoes, Satteens,
Table Damask, Long Cloth,
Sheeting, Sea Island, Bleach
ing, Drilling, Blue Denims
Skirt Cloth, Dress Innings,
Ticking, Cotton Plaids, 1Ox4
Sheeting and a host of other
nice things.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-04-03

See our line of Umbrellas
from soc to $I.75.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-04-03
Straw Hats

Just think Of a large, good
Malaga Hat for Zoe, the kind
that keeps you from getting
SS.unburned. We have a nice
llne OF mems and boys nice
goods to show you at prices
from l5c to $1.50. Give us
trial before you buy. We
nave a new line of fine Hats
IN the latest shapes.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-04-03
J||O. A. N0lge|.
Real Estate, Renting and
Insurance.
For Sale.

The Fleming place ,
on Lawrence street i
This is a fine place 7
to make a home.
The house is in first
class repair, has 8 h
rooms and bath, a
with city water. a
Servant house in s
the yard also stable f
and outbuildings. G
The lot is large, de- t
sirable one, fronts '
on Lawrence street {
and runs back to I
Washington Ave. /
along Cole street.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-04-03

price Is only 20 ,OOJ.
/ have several nice
homes for sale in
and near Marietta,
and can usually
supply your wants
for renting prop
erty on short no.
tice. When you
wish to buy, sell,
or rent property,
please call on or
phone me.
Woodville Republican., 1902-11-01

COW, and had quit taking butter of
Betsy Smith
'Gracious!' / exclaimed, what else
did Joe tell your
"Then our guest hurriedly pours
forth wonderful volume:
"'Oh, Joe said that your front door
had been sticking and that you had to
send for him to plane it off a little;
he said the Watsons had new stone
pillars at their front gate, with wat
son" cut on one pillar and "The Low
ers" on the other. Rural delivery was
out this way, Joe said, and that you had
already had fuss with the postinan.
He said that the Priors had moved
into their tenants house for the winter
and were awfully cozy, and he also
said you'd had letter from a cousin
up north who was coming to make
you a long visit. Yes, and he said that
Julia had found out who had her
grandfather's clock-and was going to
buy it back again
my wife and looked at each other
in amazement; then she said:
"'Well, since we can't tell you any
news, suppose you kindly go to work
and tell US some.'"