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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
At the TiIden Club,

The Tilden Club of New York City win throw open its doors to lot of guests on the 18th instant, and the occasion is to be made a notable har- mony meeting-a lovefeast of the lights of Democracy. Grover Cleve- land will hobnob with William Jen- nings Bryan, Richard Olney with Gov ernor Stone of Missouri, Bourke Coch- ran with Senator Jones, ex-Mayor Van Wyck with Lewis Nixon, and so on down the list.
 The Democrats are to get together, and the assemblage in New York is expected to furnish the basis of party harmony. Faction Is to be forgotten, and the party is to be brought to- gether upon issues that all Democrats recognize and will support.
 Take 1t up one side and down the other, it will be seen that the trusts and that trust breeder, the tariff, are the things that a solidified Democracy can successfully assail. No Democrat can be a Dingleyite, and the Democrat who favors trusts should retire to a back seat. Unless the New York gathering follows the example of the Indiana Democracy fin this respect it had better not be held. Bad as affairs are in the Philippines there is no con- venient line of retreat, and the flag must remain there. A campaign can not be successfully conducted on the proposition to withdraw from there. But campaign that promises relief from the exactions of Dingleyism and the extortions of it's trusts can be carried on to sweeping victory. Ther is nothing plainer in American poli- tics than the fact that the battle of 1904 is to be fought out over trust and tariff issues, and the plainer the New York gathering makes this appear the more nearly will it meet pubic senti- ment and invite party unification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
Local Option Wind in Georgia.

In the State primary of Georgia the liquor question was involved. There were three aspirants for Governor Editor Estill of Savannah, ex-Attorney General Terrell and Dupont Guerry MT. Guerry entered the race as tha advocate of State prohibition, while Mir. Terrell stood for county local op- ton. MT. Estill likewise favored the the latter plan. In the voting MT. Ter rell easily won.
 There gre 109 "dry" counties, and 25 wet" counties, in the State. Some of the "wet" counties have, however, adopted the dispensary system, and there is really not county in the State that does not control the liquor traffic in it either by high. license or through the dispensary system. The voters were unwilling to upset the system of local government, using the county as a unit, and the campaign Of MT. Guerry really led to an increase or MT. TerrelPs vote. This settles the liquor policy of Georgia for four years, for MT. Terrell will undoubtedly serve as Governor that length of time.
 MT. Estill's dignified campaign brought him considerable support, but be did not stand for any specific per sonal policy, and his strength was confined to the counties near Savan- nah. where his excellent paper, the Savannah News, has a large circula- tion. He ran on his personal merits, and his part of the State has lost it's old-time weight and influence. North Georgia is now the. controlling in fuence in the State. MT. Terrell may be said to be a middle Georgia man flor his home is in Meriwether County which lies abreast of Macon, not fal from the Alabama line.
 The campaign which has eliminated in a State primary was a very warm one, but 1t leaves no sting behind, and every Democrat in the State accepts the decision of the rank and file at the polls. To do otherwise would be to court political death by the shortest possible route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
An Old Order.

''The German Emperor has revived the ancient Order of Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, but the German branch will be only a name" said a student of hls- tory.
 "The powerful order of the crusade days was split up in modern times and rem nants are found now in England and the United States affiliated with Masonic knighthood. The historic order Is attached to the Catholic church and the Pope re- serves the right to appoint the grand master.
 ''The last grand master died in the eighteenth century and since that time the order has been dormant. Whether it will be revived and set to work again cannot be told. The ancient ritual is in the archieves of the vatican and fall mod ern degrees of the order are mere Notifications. It Is a curious fact that, notwithstanding the order has been dor mant for so many years, one of the old titles Is still retained. One of the six car dinal bishops is styled great prior at Rome of the Order of Knights of St. John of Jerusalem At present this office Is held by Cardinal Rampolla, the papal secretary of state''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
EXAMINES MEXICAN VOLCANO.
Does Not Believe There Is Danger of
 an Eruption.

Albuquerque, N M., June 6.--Dr. c. L.. Herrick. former president of the New Mexico University, and one of the most eminent geologists in the West, has care fully examined the supposed volcano cra- ter, fifteen miles from Gallup. He gave a description of the locality and said:
 Here there is a fold and fault, which is interesting because of the metamor- phosis that is going on. From cracks in the sand stone overlying the lygnite, there is issuing constant stream of heated air, carbon dioxide, sulphurous oxide and vapor. The solfararic action may be attributed to the slow oxidation of shades in the presence of water From this point eastward are a series of cracks that have been filled with iron and lime, serving still farther to show that, along this fold and breakwater at one time as- cended."
 Dr. Herrick does, not believe there Is any possibility of dangerous eruption from this crevice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Tammany Hall.

Many persons outside of New York have an idea that Tammany Hall is made up of heeIers and thugs and Richard Croker Within the ranks of this famous orgahlza- tion are many heelers and spoilsmen put thousands of well bred men who are not after political office or poodle are also enrolled and are more or less active in the affairs of Tammany.
 Mir. F. E. Duffy of the c. o. Burns O. of New York, man of high standing and culture, who has been engaged in busl- ness in this city for two months and Who will be here several months longer has been a member of Tammany ever since he was old enough to vote and has serV- ed for several years as member or the Thirty-frst district executive committees but he has never been after ofnce lie is well acquainted with Croker and no man knows the workings of Tammany better.
 "Tammany is a good Democratic or ganization," said MT. Duffey, at the Hlli- man, "and it has given New Hork the best government the city has ever hao Perfection is not claimed for it. but IL mas never been the corrupt machine that us enemies have tried to make it appear
 All reform movements in New HorK have proved to be failures and l am cer- tain that Tammany will get back into power. before a great while.
 Mir Croker is a strong and safe leader He is a gentleman of elegant address, re- served in his manner, but singulariy at tractive in his personality. He is good listener.
 Mir. Nixon necessarily turned out to De a failure at the head of Tammany He lacked political training and experience Mr Croker put him at the head and that was one of the few mistakes that the boss ever made in his estimate of men. He knew MT. Nixon to be a No. l business man and Democrat of high character but he missed it when he thought that Nixon would be able to lead Tammany.
 "I am satisfied that Croker will re- turn from England and take the actual leadership again. The rule of the triumvirate will never do. Tammany must always be led by politician of the Croker stamp, and in my opinion there Is not another man New York who can fill his place."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
State Primary in Georuia

The Georgia Democrats held on Thursday a State primary and selected l a United States Senator, a Governor, a Secretary of State, a Comptroller General, a State Treasurer an Attor- ney General, a State School Commis- sioner, a Commissioner of Agriculture, a Prison Commissioner, two Judges of the Supreme Court, besides members of Congress, Judges of the Trial Court, members of the Legislature and county officers. It was Georgia's real election day, and the day in October will be but ratification formality.
 These candidates did not all have walk-overs. There were three aspir- ants for Governor, three for State School Commissioner, two for Com missioner of Agriculture, and two for Prison Commissioner. The vote was immense In Atlanta alone about 4000 persons expressed their choices for
  ing the selection over to about 100 self-appointed delegates, and 1t Is be- lieved nearly 100000 Democrats in the State participated in this grand Dem- ocratic primary. Georgia, it will be seen, is not a backward, boss-ruled 1 State.
 Nobody in Georgia prates about the primary The State was well can vassed, but no fabulous sum was ex- pended in printing the announcements of aspirants. Nothing of the kind oc- cured, and yet there are not oxen enough in the world to pull the Demo crats of that State back to clique rule and the convention system. Georgia is not built that way. The rank and file in that State are bigger than the bosses.
 And yet Georgia has no primary election law. The Democrats simply do what they prefer to do, and no State Executive Committee gets in their way. In Mississippi there is primary election law which is com pulsory. This law leaves. nothing to the discretion of committees. The worn-out convention system is repudi- ated by law. In Georgia it is repudi- ated by choice. It is difficult to say which is the better way, but either is better than ring rule which still is the | rule in this State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
CAPTAIN HoesoNs AILMENTS.

F1 cm the Chicago Record-Herald.
 The Senate naval committee was con- sidering private bills and finally the one was reached which provided for the re- tirement of Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson, the hero of the Merrimac. It is generally believed that Mir Hobson wants to get out of the navy so he can mingle in politics, and for that reason there is more or less objection to his re- tirement on three-quarters pay, as he might prove a disturbing element in Ala bama. MT. Hobson was present at the committee meeting with an armful of re- ports that had been made by navy of- ficials regarding his case.
 What is the matter with you?" Chair man Hale asked the man who went into Santiago harbor and got kissed by the girls for so doing.
 q am suffering from compound hy- permetronic asugmatism, retinal hy- peremia and trachoma," rplied the naval officer.
 "Gracious." calculated Senator Gallin- ger, have you got all that the matter with you and still live to tell it to the committee?'
 Hobson nodded.
 Then, MT. Chairman" MT. Gallinger said. "I move that the bill be reported favorably. I do not know exactly what MT. Hobson has got. but surely it is enough"
 The rest of the committee agreed with the New Hampshire statesman and Hob son left the committee room without once referring to his voluminous reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
Boer Officers at Liberty.

Hamilton, Bermuda, June 6.-The Boer officers who have been living in the prison camps on the islands near here have been allowed their liberty on parole. Several of them came ashore today and were interviewed. General Cronje. with Botha and others, were extremely reti- cent, but they said they were extremely satisfied the war was over and would be delighted to get back to their homes. It is understood the rank and file of the Boers will be allowed ashore in patches of ten. The officers have been invited to an ''at home" at the government house tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
About Persons.

J. Albert Robins, of Baltimore, is at Hillman.
 Charles A. Thomas, of New Orleans, is at the Hillman.
 T. J. Halsey, of Baltimore, is at the Hillman.
 L. A. Daffn, of Richmond, Va, is at the Hillman.
 s. H. Hilton, of Dallas, is at the IIill- man.
 E. w. Ledbetter. of Anniston, is at the Metropolitan.
 T. L. Bulger, of 'Dadeville, is at the Metropolitan.
 E.'J. Gallagher of Meridian, is at the Metropolitan. IT. G. Wright, of Rochester, is at the Metropolitan.
 C. A. Alpin, of Cincinnati, is at the Metropolitan.
 H. A. Dwinel, of Philadelphia, is at the Metropolitan.
 I. c. Bond, of Tuscaloosa, is at the Metropolitan.
 J. H. Wright and s. Eastland. of Me- ridian, are at the Metropolitan.
 W. L. King, of Anniston, is at the Nor ris.
 w. P. Jennings, of Lynchburg, Va, is at the Morris.
 Fred Gould and Mrs. Gould are at the Morris.
 J. B. Kimball, of Columbus Ga, is al the Morris.
 c. M. Byrnes, of aNtchez, Miss, is al the Morris
 F. S. Jenkins, of Montgomery, is at the Morris.
 B. A. Treat, of Jasper, is at the Morris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

ter of Montana talked to death in the last Congress, and it is to be the only bill of the present Congress. The amount Is not therefore excessive. It has been in fact carefully framed and considered, and unless work already done in rivers and harbors Is to be abandoned and lost, 1t should for econ omy's sake become law. It is a pork barrel only in the eyes of the reckless paragrapher, for there is not an item in it that Chairman Burton and other able men have not closely scanned.
 If the President vetoes it, he will disregard millions that have already been expended, and he will not save to the treasury dime. Congress will pass other river and harbor bills, and nothing but delay would be accom- plished in veto,
 President Roosevelt cannot afford to put himself in the Tom Carter class of demagogues. His reputation is of a different nature. He may be i'm pulsive, but he is considered an honest man, and he should not mar that rep utation by doing an act that would smack plainly of demagoguism. He cannot afford to assail works of merit, such as the Opening of the Warrior. He cannot afford to become a second Tom Carter. The bill should be signed, and we believe 1t will be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
Meat Market Dull.

"The meat market is always dull at this season of the year. but it is duller just now than I have ever known it. said a market man.
 Tt makes little difference what the price of beef is, as we are selling in such limited quantities. Many people are liv- ing on vegetable diet, and many more are eating eggs and chickens. The ne- groes are getting along without meat dur every Sunday. Every negro family must have chicken for Sunday dinner even if the fowls should be selling at $1 apiece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
Rivers and Harbors Bill.

The rivers and harbors bill has gone to the President, carrying total ap- propriation of s63,O00,000. This is a large sum, but good share of this sum is to be expended after the new fiscal year. A good share of it relates to continuing contracts.
 It really appropriates but about $15.- 100000 a year to the improvement of rivers and harbors of broad country, because it is the only bill in four years. iV takes the place of the one Tom Car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
Expects a Primary.

Former Congressman Jesse Stallings was in Birmingham yesterday. He came on private business but while he was here he met several politicians who were asso- ciated with him last fall in the anti-rati- fication campaign.
 MT Stallings said the people of Ala bama were strongly in favor of a primary and he felt sure there would be primary. He would not commit himself as to his future political plans or intentions. He refused to affirm or deny the rumor that he would be candidate for Congress against Col. A. A. Wiley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
BABY TAYLOR ARRIVES.
Back In Cincinnati After Spending
 Four Years In Italy.

Cincinnati, June 6-Margaret Taylor, who was Kidnapped from this city over four years ago, arrived here today, ac- companied by her parents and her broth CT Edward. aged years. whom she had never seen till they met in New York this week. Baby Taylor" as she be- came known here, was met at the depot by force of newspaper reporters, who interviewed her, some of whom she con- fused by talking Italian When the party reached their home in Cumminsville there was an ovation of neighbors and sympa- thizing friends.
 Interest here now centers in the extra dition of the Aunt, Clara T 1 Tor, from Italy and the application at Osys 'mbus for the pardon of the grandmoth.- :rS Miss Francis Taylor, another aunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
Menoli's Mass,

Memoli's mass will be sung at East Lake next Sunday week. It was pro- duced at St. Paul's church year ago and 1t has not been heard since. It is a brill liant work and will doubtless draw a large crowd at East Lake
 Memolis mass No. 1 was rendered at East Lake two summers ago and the audience that assembled on that occa- sion was the largest ever seen at a sub urban musical entertainment Miss Nor ma Scholar was the leading soprano and the performance was artistic throughout. Memoli's first mass reflected high credit upon the composer but his No. is far superior as work of art.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
COMMITTEES OPPORTUNITY.

From the Hamilton News.
 We hope the state committee will meet as soon as practicable and order state primary, throwing around it every> re- striction so that 1t matters not what Democrat or how many are candidates, all will feel that they will be treated with the utmost fairness The committee has the opportunity of making for itself a lasting friendship among the masses of the people, or will go out of authority amid the misses of scorn of an outraged nOnulace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
A BALLAD OF TREES AND THE
 MASTER.
By Sidney Lanier.

By Sidney Lanier. Into the woods my Master went, Clean forspent forspent. Into the woods my Master came, Forspent with love and shame. But the olives they were not blind to
 Him,
 The little gray leaves were kind to Him, The thorn tree had mind to Him When into the woods He came. Out of the woods my Master went, And He was well content Out of the woods my Master came, Content with death and shame. When Death and Shame would woo Him
 last, From under the trees they drew Him lastl Twas on a tree they slew Him-last When out of the woods He eame.
 Baltimore, November, 1SS0A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 A little red hair goes a long way through succeeding generations.
 If woman knows man has virtues he need never practice them.
 When a man begins to have children he begins to have real troubles, but real joys.
 woman is the royal gambler of the world. She sambles her all when she marries; she gambles when she has chill dren. and she gambles when she marries them of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
KEEP IT UP,

From the Greenville Advocate
 The state press Is not having as much as formerly to say about state primary. The fight should be kept up for pri- mary. The people all over the state are demanding 1t and they should have 1t. The state executive committee should be con- vincedN that the people want a primary before the press lets up on the subject.~ ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
Bishop Alien.

The Right Rev. Bishop Allen arrived in Birmingham last night, but he will leave today for northern Alabama. His confir- nation appointments for next Sunday are St. Flordian, Sheffield and Tuscumbia. He will probably confirm at Huntsville next Monday.
 The Rev. Father Kerrigan, who is to be one of the assistants at St. Pauls ac- companied the bishop to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
The Iron Market.

"As about all this districts iron make for 1902 Is sold. there is very little inter- est in present quotations" said an iron maker yesterday, but there Is a good deal of interest in the question of prices for next year.
 Ut looks as if the nominal quotations of today would hold good for 1903 delv- cry, but we can tell more about it lit tie later on"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

found the brown ore mines at Russell vile in capital condition, and the fur naces at Sheffield and Florence in perfect working order.
 The Russellville ore mines are the boast of the Sloss-sheffield Company and well they may be. The improved labor-saving machinery used there enables the com pany to get an immense output at very small cost compared with the old meth ods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
St. Rernard,s.

Invitations are out for the commence ment exercises at St. Bernard's College, which will take place in the Dramatic Hall of the college June F at 8 p. m.
 St Bernards is about one mile from Cullman, and is attended by one hundred students, representing many sections of the south It was founded just ten years ago, and the exercises on the 17th will be of an interesting anniversary charac- fer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

The Chicago teamsters proved to be bigger than the meat trust, but the meat trust knows thing or two. It will now proceed to shove up the price of meat another notch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
From the Elba Clipper.

Marengo county, so it Is reported, is registering about twice as many negroes as whites. Marengo Is in the same Con- gressional district as Mobile and it is supposed the county Is trying to make as big a showing as possible In order to off, set Mobile county's vote in the election of Congressman. Marengo is the only county the Clipper has heard of in which many negroes are being registered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
SIoss-SheffieId Officials.

President J. c. Maben, vice president; E. w. Fucker. director; George Parsons, secretary-treasurer: J. w. Mcqueen and Superintendent T. c. Culverhouse of the sioss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company. returned last night from a tour of inspec- ton of the .company's properties. They
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

Mark Hanna and Chauncey M. De- pew are of course opposed to the Mic aragua canal. The one is a campaign list man, and the other an Eastern man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

Sir Ernest Cassel, the Kings friend. has been dropped by Lord Salisbury into the Willy Wally Astor class-the waiting list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
THE BEST METHOD.

From the Choctaw Advocate.
 The time has come when the best men should be selected to run the affairs of county and state and the best mode of selecting them is to nominate them by primary elections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

Dom Paul and King Edward were in the war theoretically, but mere the orists are never considered by the masses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

No one believes Mark Hanna and David Bennett Hill when they say with one voice that they are not candidates for the Presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

Lieutenant Commander Potts is now a few laps ahead of the paragraphers, for he has met the Kaiser, who con- sented to know him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

St. Louis proposes to add to munich pal rottenness bull fighting, believing the two will make it the Mecca of the American politician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

Peace has been restored In Chicago and South Africa, and a touch of arbitration would restore it in Penn sylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

England pays an indemnity to the defeated, just as we paid one to Spain for the Philippines, which we have not secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

The Molineau trial has been post poned to September P, when the ex- pert witnesses will reap another har. vest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
From the Ozark Star.

T T VIII tIIt OHuI N btdT
 It Is gratifying to know that the Demo- crats of Dale county. almost without ex- ception, indorse most heartily the present state administration, and no county in the state will stand by 1t more loyalty than will Dale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

Cleveland and Bryan are to put their legs under the same mahogany at the Tilden Club on June 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07

The New York lawyer who dropped dead while playing ping pong might have lived to be run over by an auto mobile.