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The age-herald., 1902-01-27
Small Farms Needed Now.

The Scottsboro Citizen urges the big land owners of Jackson to cut their farms into small holdings, and , sell them on ten years time to those poor men who desire to secure homes of their own. The Citizen points to Paint Rock valley in it's county, its most prosperous section, made so by small farms owned by occupants. It declares that Alabama has outlived the old tenant system, and that she must get out of that rut.
 The huge urban population of the country must be fed as we'll as cloth ed, and the farmer will from this time onward be increasingly prosper ous. but Alabama will not reap a share of this prosperity unless small farms take the places of big farms, land proprietors the places of tenants.
 This applies just as we'll to 'Lowndes as to Jackson. It fits all sthe counties in the State. The tenant system is exhaustive, slovenly, and innproftable to either tenant or land s1ord. It was a makeshift, coming be- Tween the old system of labor and 1the new plan of small farms owned ;by the tiller of the soil. The make shift should be eliminated as rapidly as possible. the sooner the better. The Citizen is wholly correct when it says the industrious farmer has the world at his feet, and that every far mer should own the land he tills. Rural Alabama can never be highly prosperous while the tenant system is retained.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
Southern Ports and Exports.

The shipments of domestic pro- duce last year aggregated S63 million
 dollars, or 31 million dollars more
 than in the proceeding year, or about
 4 per cent. Despite the shortage in corn more breadstuffs were sent out by 25 million dollars. And yet New York's shipments of breadstuffs were smaller by million dollars. On the other hand Baltimore gained mil lion. New Orleans million, and Gal weston 2 million. The gain at New Orleans is very gratifying. The value of breadstuffs exported from New Or leans was $27,383,119. as against 18,3S4.97s in the year 1900. Less corn was shipped out last year on ac- count of the short crop, but 34.000,- 900 bushels of wheat were shipped, making New Orleans second only to New York, which shipped 3,O00,OOO bushels more. A jump from 8,000,00O inshels in 1900 to 24,ooO,OOO bushels in 1901 is very promiSing. The ship
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
Lands of the Friars.

About 14,0O0 friars held 100000 acres of fertile land in the Philip pines Nearly all of these friars have left the islands, not over 2000 remain ing. Many of theme went to Brazil, 9some here, some there. But while comparatively few remain in the archipelago, yet the title to all their Hands remains in their societies. k These friars stood and still stand fan the eyes of the natives as a part lof Spain itself. They are very much sdisltked-so much so that they have 'as a rule been driven from their Hands. To set them up again as land ilords would be serious task, and 1t fwould be one that would bring on sD1uch unrest and trouble. The na- 1tives are very much in earnest in this matter-they do not want the friars un any form.
 It Is therefore proposed by the Phil ippine Commission, and also by Sec retary Root, that the United States sbuy the 100000 acres outright, and resell the lands to the natives, turn ling the proceeds of the latter sales Ito the public schools. We are obli- gated by the treaty of Paris to pro tect the friars In all their legal rights, iand the purchase of their lands seems to be the shortest and easiest way of protecting them.
 The subject is before Congress-, and it will undoubtedly be considered broadly and fully there. It is ques- tion that relates directly to the paci.
 fcation, if not Americanization, oi
 the islands, and no doubt Congress
 will see that the plan set forth b.
 Secretary Root is short cut to peac
 and prosperity in Luzon at least.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
Germs. Not Filth.

The germ theory of disease has pro- gressed so far and so fast that some scientists are asking us to give up the filth theory altogether. These scientists do not see that filth pro duces harmful germs, and they are inclined to ask us to cast aside all the lore which has throughout the centuries taught that filth, is the source and media of disease propaga- tion. pr. Chapin says as much in the January Popular Science Monthly in an article entitled End of the Filth Theory of Disease"
 In New Orleans Professor Beyer of Tulane University and three other well-known scientists of that city have published a pamphlet setting forth their observations and studies and conclusions. This pamphlet is abundantly illustrated. The mosquito is microscopically treated in it, and 1t is charged with grave crimes. All agree in charging the Anopheles of the mosquito family with the spread ing and development of malaria, and the Stegomyia performs like office in cases of yellow fever. Both varie- ties are found in great numbers in the Mississippi valley. These mos quitoes carry disease germs, and they place them in the veins of human beings where they will do the most harm.
 It Is difficult to say how much of the new theory is trustworthy and how much is not, but no doubt there is much truth in it. Perhaps the safer municipal rule consists in clean liness and in all possible way take precautions against the breeding of mosquitoes. The man who will per init mud hole to stand on a lot in or near town deserves to be hit hard, and the nearest board of health has abundant power in the premises There Is no excuse for thrilled or un. drained lots in or near a town, or for that matter anywhere.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
PIONEERS JEWS IN MOBILE.

From the Jewish Gazette.
 A number of Hebrews arrived at Mobile, Ala, early In the forties. The most prominent among them was I. I. Jones, who came from Charleston, s. C., who organized the first congregation, of which he served as president for a quarter of a century; B. L. Tim, who came from Ham burg, Germany; I. Goldsmith, a Bavar- ian; s. Lyons and D. Markstein, both Germans; Solomon Jones, brother of I. I. Jones. and A. Goldstucker, from Ger many; the Frank Brothers, who removed to New York H. Marks. M. Marks, Isi- dore Newman. now residing at Stark vile, Miss; Messrs. Kyler, Elkus and Waldauer.
 The congregation Shaaray-Shamayim is the oldest in Alabama, and was organ | ized in 1S44. Service was first held in the residence of B. L. Tim. Mir Tim and other lay members officiating. The first syna- gogue was dedicated December 27, 1S46 with Israel l. Jones as president, and l Rev. MT. De Silva, minister. MT. Jones remained in office for thirty years. MT. De Silva died in New Orleans, in 1s4S and was succeeded by Baruch M. Emanuel
 who served five years. The building now in use was purchased in 1885 from the Mobile Musical Association, and dedicated March Il, 1885, by the Rev. Dr. J. K Gutheim. Rev. J. Elsman being the minis ter. The year following Rev J. Epstein now of St. Louis arrived from Germany and was chosen minister of the congrega- tion, which then numbered forty families
 He remained in office ten years. In the fall of 1865, the congregation established an English and Hebrew day school, witt Lawrence Moor as superintendent and Rev. Dr. L. Wintner as superintendent oi the Hebrew department. The school was | open to all sects and was for many years one of the leading educational institu' tions of the South. With the introduc- tion of the public school system 1t yield | ed to these, and is now open only in the Hebrew department. and forms the regu' lar religious school of the congregation | Dr. Wintner was succeeded by Dr. M 1 Fleugel, as raD.i and Rev. A. Laser as | assistant minister and teacher. During | the yellow fever epidemic in 1870, pr Laser died at his post, though admonish l ed by his constituents to leave. The com 1 munity, being dtsorganized, certain com
 mercial traveller was appointed to occupy the pulpit. but not proving satisfactory | and the congregation unwilling to elect him permanently. he withdrew and joined
 the Baptist church. Rev. Dr. Adolpt | Moses, then stationed at Montgomery | was chosen as his successor. He remain. l ed in Mobile ten years. Rev. Dr. Eman- | uel Schreiber of Bonn, Germany, was the next incumbent, occupying the pulpit for two years. He was succeeded by Rabb
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
violinists and Bankers.

"Jan Kubelik, the young violinist who is creating such furor in this country, is not booked for Birmingham, but music lovers here will have the satisfaction of knowing that when he does play in this city he will be more matured than he is now said musician last night.
 "Kubelik. from all accounts, is the greatest technician since Paganini lived. but he does not begin to measure up to any one of a holf dozen violinists whom could name when it comes to intellectual force and depth of passion.
 "Kubelik comes from the country that leads in violinists-Bohemia. A majority of the best string players in the symphony orchestras of the United States are na- tives of Bohemia. The Bohemians are great people. They naturally take either to music or finance. When a male infant is only few days old the father holds before him violin and a bag of gold. If the infant reaches for the musical instru- ment he is to be an artist, but if he tries to clutch the gold his bent will be for trade and presumably the banking business. Having thus tested his boy baby the father decides to educate him along the lines of his infantile tendency"
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

$150.000 structure would be put up al once. A building of that class would serve the city for twenty years to come"
 About Persons.
 James 8. White of New York is at the Metropolitan.
 George Kramer of New York Is at the Hillman.
 E. D. Marshall of Philadelphia is at the Hillman.
 E. c. Carey of the United States army is at the Metropolitan.
 George Kraus of New York is at the Hillman.
 Joseph Bistoln of New York Is at the Arlington.
 R, D. Afford of Pittsburs Is at the Hillman.
 George Ebsten of France is at the Hill man. , yo
 ". E. Ryan of New York is at the Hill man.
 s. ". Harrison, A. H. Walstrom and A. Stradford of Nashville are at sthe Flor ence. F..
 c. Pearce of Mobile is at the Florence E. L. Pease of Goldsboro. N. C., is at the Florence.
 R. Vance of Centreville is at the Flor ence.
 John B. Tanner of Athens is at the Florence. A J. corcoran of Pittsburg is at the Morris.
 B. D. Moore of Nashville is at the Nor ris.
 J. L. Mack of Chicago is at the Morris. W. E. Robinson of Cordova is at the Morris.
 T. H. Clarke of Cincinnati is at the Metropolitan.
 Philipp Geist of Cleveland is at the Metropolitan.
 R. L. Johnston and B. B. Smith of Dadeville is at the Metropolitan. J. B. Upton of Somerset Ky, is at the Arlington.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
CHANG ES.

By Owen Meredith. Whom first we love. you know, we seldom
 wed.
 Time rules us all. And life, indeed. Is not The thing we planned it cut ere hope was
 dead.
 And then, we women cannot choose our
 lot
 Much must be borne which 1t Is hard to
 bear; Much given away which it were sweet God help US all; who need. indeed. His And yet, know the Shepherd loves his
 sheep. My little boy begins to babble now Upon my knee his earliest infant prayer. He has his fathers eager eyes. know; And, they say. too. his mothers sunny But when he sleeps and smiles upon my And I can feel his light breath come I think of one (Ieaven help and pity mes) Who loved me. and whom loved, long
 ago;
 Who might have been 5. ah, what T 0dT6 Hol We are all changed. God judges for
 us best. .A< s-H God help us to do our duty. and not
 shrink, And trust in Heaven humbly for the
 rest. 4e But blame us women not, if some appear Too cold at times; and some too gay and
 light 3 Some griefs gnaw deep. Some woes are .. hard to bear.
 Who knows the past7 and who can
 judge the right? An. were we judged by what we might have been, And not by what we are-too apt to faiH My little chiid-he sleeps and smiles be-
 tween TheAeaoughts and me. h Heaven ws shall know all
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
LOGIC OF MONROE DOCTRINE.

From the Buenos Ayres Herald.
 President Roosevelt is reported as hay ing expressed a decided intention of en- forcing the Monroe doctrine on the Amer ican continent. The scope of this is an as American statesmen. It has been de- clared by the President of the United States that it does not contemplate any interference with any power which might have to vindicatel the rights of its citi- zens or subjects but that no old world power shall increase It's territorial pos- sessions on the American continent
 The .corollary of this would be that no American nation should be allowed to in- crease its possessions by conquest. If the United States is to warn off Europe from this part of the world, 1t must un- dertake to do the necessary policing. and see that the same principle is here main tained That government made a bad break when 1t allowed Chilli to conquer a part of two weaker nations on the Pacific without saying a word in protest The Monroe doctrine makes it the duty of that country to see that war, rapine and conquest shall not have free course on the American continent, for whose integrity it undertakes to answer.
 It is said that this is the undertaking of President Roosevelt of the scope of this doctrine, and therefore it will be his policy, in which case there will be a fair prospect of international peace, for there Is but one nation on the American continent which Is openly pursuing poll cy of conquest and robbery, and that is Chilli. and the United States must either abandon the Monroe doctrine or carry it out to its logical conclusions and say but when you have done you will have the same boundaries as before the fight ing" The recent policy of the United States stands In the way of the consist ency of this policy. but it is the alter native of the Monroe doctrine.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
cohNEcTlcuTs CONSTITUTION

From the Washington Post.
 In all matters affecting the relations of a state to the general government, all the people of all the states have an in- terest. It Is not meddling with Connecti- cuts local affairs for the press and peo- pie of the country to complain of that states degradation of the principle of ma jority rule into something closely resem- bling farce" That wrong extends to the residents of the Pacific coast and to every precinct in all the states as direct ly as to the people of the state in whose name it is perpetrated.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
GUAM FOR ANARCHISTS.
, the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Guam is the island of all islands for deportation purposes, and for working out an experiment in practical anarchy. It is fertile and far away. Already it Is the home of some of the bloodiest and who have vainly tried Ito make those islands a slaughter house of American soldiers. From their own standpoint of cruelty and lawlessness a community of Filipino conspirators and American an- archists would be ideally perfect.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
THREE MILLION LIVE. AT SEA.

From the Washington Star.
 It is said that no less than 3,0O0.OoO per- sons live habitually on the high seas that is. on the decks of ocean-going ships. Last year more than one-sixth of this great number of men, or 5500OO persons. came into the single port. of New York. and several philanthropic people are ac- lively endeavoring to improve the condi- tion of the sailor when he goes ashore and meets all the temptations which await him on the sea borders of our great cities. It Is a benevolent work which should make strong appeal to the gener- ous instincts of Americans.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
An Official of EnsIey.

An amusing error occurred in one of the Ensley papers recently, when it was stated that the council had elected A. J. Reilly extra policeman" said man from Pratt City.
 'Mr. Reilly was elected city engineer of Ensley. and he will soon go to work on plans for important improvements in the way of sewers and street-making. He is one of the best known engineers in the district, but he has had no experience would hardly claim that he would be able to fill the bill as an extra policeman"
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
The Eminent Duck Hunter.

x-President Grover Cleveland used to like politics but duck hunting has giv- en him more real pleasure than states manship' said former official who saw much of MT. Cleveland in his second ad- ministration.
 No sportsman could love duck shoot ing more than the ex-President does I went to the White House one day in 1893 or '94 by the Presidents appoint ment. I was ushered into Mir Ceve- lands private office. A delegation of z5 had just arrived from Hayre de Grace Md, and the presentations were being made as I entered The President bade me be seated and wait until he had heard the delegation. These men had come to protest against the appointment of cer- tain man that had been slated by politi- clans for the office of postmaster. The chairman led off with a speech in which he painted the candidate in pretty black colors. Each man in line came in order and had his say. Mir. Cleveland listened patiently His face wore it's usual seri- ous expression until the twenty-fifth fel- low stepped up This man had the ap- pearance of the typical old time miller He was dressed in homespun and a little flour stuck to his coat and waistcoat. His shirt was of unbleached cotton and he had failed to put on any neckgear. This last man in the procession didn't make many remarks but what he did say carried weight. With a good natured smile he said:
 " MT. President, I am tucker and you are ducker. Come up to Harve de Grace and I will show you some good sport
 MT. Cleveland's face then lighted up. ." And say, MT. President, don't ap- point John Blank postmaster at Havre de Grace.
 '' All right replied the President, I will investigate this case and if this ap- plicant is what you people say he is, I will not appoint him. and he didn't.
 "On his Presidential duck hunts MT. Cleveland's staff was usually confined to three-Bob Evans and Captln Lamberton of the navy, and tke White House physi- clan. On his present trip he has with him a larger party but it includes two of the old staff. Rear Admiral Bob Evans, as chief of staff. and Captain Lamberton."
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
A Quick Way.

"One of the greatest needs of Birming- ham-the greatest, would say. Is a large high school building, and the easiest way to get 1t Is by adding all the subur- ban towns of Jefferson County to tho city" said an ardent friend of public ed ucation.
 Enumeration or no annexation Birmins- ham will have to erect an adequate high school building. but with tho Greater Bir- minsham prospect an accomplished fact .
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
MAIL CARRIED IN AUTOMOBILES.

From the M1nneapoES Tr1bune
 The first of five automobiles which will be used in transporting mails from branch offices to the central station was put into service on Monday. The service was prompt and the officials are much pleased. Aside from carrying mails between sta tions. the automobiles win be employed in collecting mail at certain points where it will be deposited by carriers.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
TWO REPueNANT THINGS LEFT.

From the. Baltimore Herald.
 The Jersey mosquito has few friends in the Legislature of that state, who will of this animal on the score that mosquito bites are an antidote for rheumatism. The list of friendless nuisances is rapidly mar rowing down to the English sparrow and President Castro
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

New York City gets under the new apportionment bill of the State sew enteen Congressmen, but it Is not cer tain that Perry Belmont can secure one of them.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
WANTED-NEW STARS.

From the St Louis Star.
 The successors to Chauncey Depew and Mary E. Wilkins should be chosen as early as possible. In the absence of ma trimonial rumors the country will feel rather lonesome
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

J. P. Morgan is about to weep, 1t is said, because there are no more cor porations to be consolidated. He got the tip from Colonel Alexander of Greece.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

The powers are each trying to show they did not intend to intervene in behalf of Spain during the late war. Not one of them was too good to do it. They lacked courage only.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

The efforts of the European powers to prove friendship during the war with Spain will miscarry. Uncle Sam would not trust one of them under such circumstances as far as you can swing bull by the tail.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

The plutoerat won in the New Jersey senatorial election, and he al ways wnl until Senators are elected by popular vote.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

The cruiser Philadelphia is policing Panama Bay. One cruiser to a South American revolution is alr we can af- ford.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
MEXICO APPROVES US.

From the Mexican Herald.
 The social life of Washington is going on at giddy pace. Say, when did Presi- dent Mckinley die?
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

Vaccination is an issue in many towns at present, and there are many people in them who prefer to have the swelling on some one elses arm.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

Arisona, New Mexico and Oklaho- ma are knocking very hard at the door of the Union, and are indulging in some threats also.s
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

Admiral Prince Heinrich will see American scenery in its winter garb, but even an admiral prince can make allowances.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

The Chicago meeting in behalf of Commandant Scheepers was held five days after he had been executed.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

Mir. Richard Croker has kindly consented to be buried here. Some think the funeral is now due.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

French legislators take their diff ferences. not seriously. but to the duel point.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

Armed peace is very expensive, as Germany is ascertaining. It means more taxation, and it Is not worth the price.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

Uncle Sam has acquired the island habit, and the Danish West Indies are to be absorbed.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

As spring approaches the baseball rooter comes out into the open with fund of suppressed information.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

Captain Hobson will stay in the navy, and Alabama will lose pictur- esque political figure.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

The peach crop feels that it must fail soon or lose a golden opportun- ity,
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

Miss Stone is again on the verge of another newspaper release.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

Between Mrs. Nation and Governor Shaw toes are easy. and the average holds good.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27

A popular vote for Senator is Del aware's greatest need.
The age-herald., 1902-01-27
IN HOTEL LOBBTES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Of Great Magnitude.

Propositions follow so close one upon the other that 1t is hard to keep up with all of them, but few great exhibi- tions held in this country have been so attractive as that now in progress at Charleston and every one should try to see it. said Pennsylvania man at the Morris.
 q was utterly surprised at the magni- tude Of the Charleston exposition It is the biggest and most interesting thing of the kind that has ever been attempted anywhere In the South. The buildings are on the most elaborate scale and some of them are marvels of art. As speci- mems of architectural art they are indeed ahead of any that I have seen at Am erican expositions. with the exception of the Worlds Fair buildings at Chicago.
 "The resources of the South arc well displayed at Charleston and the govern ment exhibit Is exceedingly attractive. The exposition reflects high credit upon all concerned and Charleston deserves to reap substantial benefit from it."