The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-20

| "N ONBRNOR JELkS Of Alabama S has the reputation of being a >~ courageous mob fighter Since his entry into office his name has become known over all the United States as one state executive who has never been afraid to come boldly out in an effort to punish lynchers He again illustrated his deter imitation to put down violence and law lessness. Tuesday when news reached Montgomery of the disturbances in Cher okee and Randolph counties. Governor Jelks Immediately wired the sheriffs of these counties that they would be ex- pected to do their duty. A warning of this kind is much mere effective than tardy reprmand administered after everything is over.
 As the time for the great international yacht race approaches interest in the contest momentarily increases. While the two vessels are in dry dock at Erie Basin many spectators go out to study their respective points and excellencies. So great is the confidence on both sides that we are reminded of the eve before a fistic battle Each side is bound to win. but in the natural course of events someone is going to be badly disappointed The wish has been expressed by keen sports men that the Shamrock III may get the victory in order to give more spice to the 1 international races America has had the cup so long and Sir Lipton has made such unavailing attempts to lift the trophy that the contests are becoming monotonous. Perhaps this wish may be unexpectedly gratified. It is true that Reliance is faster than her predecessors, but her superiority in that respect is hardly as great as that of Shamrock IT. Sir Lipton's boat is by far the best rac- ing machine th.t has ever been brought across the water On this account the re- suit is extremely doubtful, although American yachtsmen are full of con fidence.
 A feature of the races will be the sp,en- did pageant which will be afforded. The style and beauty of America will be there. Not only will the society and sporting elements be much in evidence. but prominent men in all walks of life will make the occasion of international importance. It speaks well for the Eng fish and American people that they con- tinue to take such healthy interest in a clean and beautiful sport
 The dangers people will undergo in their sight seeing expeditions have been illus trated in the Alps this season. Already more than 300 acidents have happened and 150 deaths have resulted. It is stated that almost daily stories are received of hair-breadth escapes and frightful suffer- ing. The cause of the unusual number of fatalities this season is believed to have been the bad weather prevailing in the mountains. Snowstorms have been ire quent and senseless tourists have also come to grief by trying to make the ascent of dangerous peaks without guides, thus hoping to save a penny at the risk of their lives. A desire to see the wondrous beau- ties of the Alps is certainly most com mendable. It is certainly more credit to lose ones life in this way than by an automobile smashup, but there is no req son why so many fatalities should occur The person who thinks he can rush out and storm an Alpine peak in the binding snow and without the aid of a guide would seem to be fit subject for an insane asy- lum
 Now that diamonds have been discov- cred in Liberia the colored brother may decide that 1t is q very good place after all. A recent expedition has returned, bring splendid specimens of corundunm and other precious stones which may be the incentive to a great boom In this hith- erto unfavored land Speaking of Liberia reminds us that it is about time for some of the crafty negroes to begin organizing more colonies. The scheme has been agi- tated time and again in the south but