The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-07

or the Caucasian race, which has ever moved onward and forward, holding the
 first place and keeping it's blood uncon-
 taminated by that of an inferior race.
 The absolute domination of the white
 race means race purity and this has
 been proved by the history of the past.
 It means a better and happier era for
 both the white and the black man.
 While he is the "nigger's best friend.
 MT. Vardaman expects him to stay in
 his place and live and die 'nigger He
 points out that s250,0OO,0OO has already
 been spent since the years 1S6l-65 by the
 white people of the north and south In a foolish endeavor to make more of the
 nigger than God Almighty ever intend
 ed" In support of his statement that
 this heavy expenditure has been to
 large extent wasted the wr'-er gives the conclusion reached by two eminent edu- cators of eastern states which show that
 the negro is the most criminal element in the country's populations that he has been more vicious since being freed from
 slavery than when a slave; that the ne-
 gro is three times as criminal as the na-
 tive white and one and half as crim-
 inal as the foreign white, in many cases
 the very scum of the earth; and that
 criminality is more rampant among ed
 ucated negroes than among the illiterate.
 The writer agrees that the race ques- ton is a grave one and one demRnding
 the careful thought of the best statesman
 this country can produce. While he is
 in favor of eliminating the negro vote 1t should be accomplished conservatively and through the proper channels. No vio- lence is recommended
 Although he can not say what the Mis-
 sissippi legislature will do, he favors
 amending section 206 of the state consti-
 tuition so as to put the public schools en-
 tirely in the hands of the legislature and instead of devoting so much aftention to
 the colo-ed brother he would like to inn
 prove the educational facilities of white
 children in rural communities of the state giving them the opportunities to equip themselves for a glorious citizen ship, for on their shoulders and the shoul-
 ders of the great conmon class in all states will rest the lark of the covenant
 of American ideals
  proof on homestead, paying the regular lee, does that pay for the patent? A-The patent is included in the fee JIM. C.--I enclose a photo of a souve- mir of "Stonewall Jackson. Please tell
 me when and for what purpose it was | made?
 ] A-The souvenir Is new to us. The
 inscription proves that it was cast about the time of his death or since G.. l.. McR-I have read of a book on Optimism" by Helen Keller, and would like to read it. Where can I get 1t and l what is the price?
 A.-Miss Keler's Optimism is pub lished by T. Y. Crowell, New York and
 the price is 75 cents. Any bookseller Postmaster--Is there a premium on any dollar of the Eighteenth century? | A.-If in fine condition the dollar of 17s4 Is worth 80; that of 1795 is worth S.15:
 that of 17s7. SIPS; and that of 17ss, s1.5o.
 Amre-Where can I study to he a trained nurse? Does 1t make a profitable profession? @ What would you adv,se young woman, with no fanciful ideas. to do for a living?
 A.-Make application to the nearest hospital If no opportunity is found
 there, valuable suggestions may be ob-
 tained Good nurses are always in de-
 mand, and at good wages. @ Without
 any knowledge of the young woman. her tastes and tendencies, or her environ
 ment. 1t would be utterly impossible to advise. Afs C.. H.-Please tell me where Andrew Carnegie receives his mail and where is
 his permanent place of abode?
 A.-Mr. Carnegie has residences in New
 York and in Scotland. His address is ? E. Ninety-fifst street, New York city. G. J. LA union soldier has pension money deposited in bank separate from
 other moneys. Is it taxable? Alt is
 A. K.-Please give me the name of a dealer in old coins Do all dealers pay the same premiums?
 Ave cannot give business addresses. Inquire of pawnbroker. The value of rare coins depends largely on their condi- tion. If perfect, the price would be about
 the same anywhere.
 w M-Do women vote for President in the state oI Colorado?
 A.-They do.
 Mrs. A. R. S.-Your half-penny of 1850,
 of with head to left. is worth 20 cents
 None of the other coins you name bear
 a premium.
 W. S-Please state the smallest cost of