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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
GOING "ABRoADpq-eo SOUTH.

From the Chicago Tribune (Rep)
 There are some northerners who know mare about Germany and about Italy, and perhaps about 'the romantic and pie turesque Balkan peninsula" than they do about Georgia, and South Carolina, and Texas. Consequently they show more sense when they are talking about lese majeste, or about the temporal power of the pope or about Turkish oppression than they do when they are talking about the right of the negro to vote.
 It is easy to think that just because you live in a country you must under stand 1t. The southerner and the north erner are fellcw-citizens. They owe ale glance to the same, flag. Therefore the northerner is perfectly competent to tell the southerner how to settle the negro question.
 The fallacy in this logic Is that because condition of Charleston, S. C., differs from that of Boston, Mass, more than that of Boston, Mass, differs from that of London, England. And a citizen of Boston gets on better in London than he does in Charleston.
 The negro question is greater than any other question in America. And it is not only greater but more delicate. It is a matter of social as well as of political and industrial life. So, more than almost any other question that could be imag- ined, 1t needs personal experience. The occasional negro of the north is not an adequate basis for studying the negro of the south. In the south the negro in many communities outnumbers the white, and there Is a possibility of negro rule.
 Therefore, northerner, if you have time and money to visit new scenes. visit the south. Some of your fellows have gone to the south and have lived there for a few years. They don't fell now quite as you do. See if you can find out what it was that modified their opinions.
 Go south and watch the descendants of Washington, Madison Jefferson, Mar shall, Jackson, Clay, Calhoun, Polk and Lee, while they. bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh, are working out, with errors of mind and with errors of heart but with American pluck and hope, the greatest problem that ever ate into the heart of a civilized people. Then come back, and if you still think that they are wrong you will say so in a different tone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
should Pave HiqhIand Avenue.

The street committee of the board of aldermen, which meets today, should decide to pave Highland ave- nue. It matters not whether asphalt, bituminous macadam or wooden blocks are used, the condition of the street is such that it should be paved at once and it is the duty of the city council to see that this improvement is brought about.
 Highland avenue is considered ono of the handsomest residence streets in Birmingham. It is adorned by beauti- full homes and is a popular drive, but in its present condition it would be a discredit to a town of one-fourth this size, in so far as the roadway itself is concerned.
 Not only are the citizens who reside on Highland avenue annoyed by the dust and the roughness of the street over which they drive their vehicles, but the need of paving is felt by all who have occasion to pass through that part of town.
 Visitors may well marvel that Bir- mingham's handsomest residence street is not yet paved when we boast so much of our progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
Divorce and the EpiscopaIians.

All sorts of divorce views and coun- terviews were laid before the house of deputies of the Episcopal general convention, now sitting in Boston, but the decision of the divorce question really turned upon the first ten verses of the nineteenth chapter of St. Mat thew, which are as follows:
 l. And 1t came to pass that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan.
 ?. And great multitudes followed Him. and He healed them there
 8. The Pharisees also came unto Him. tempting Him, and saying unto Him: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
 {. And He answered and said unto them: Have you not read that He which made them at the beginning made them male and female.
 5. And said: For this cause shall a man leave father and mother. and shall cleave to his wife; and they twain shall be one flesh?
 G. Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together. let not man put asunder
 T. They said unto him: Why did Moses then command to give writing of di- vorcement, and to put her away?
 8. He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives; but from the beginning it was not so
 9. And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for rorni-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

It can find no evidence of a bumper crop, and it's statements and evidence are at least plausible. It certainly can not be called cotton grower. It pre- sents the naked truth in a convincing manner.
 If the crop should prove less than eleven million bales, as the New York Commercial says it will, every pound of it is worth twelve cents. But at any rate in the light of present knoweldge as to the crop every pound of it should be held, anu not pound of should be sold below the minimum price of ten cents. Let the Alabama farmers do as the Mississippi farmers are doing. They can get help to carry their cot ton from the nearest banks or country merchants, and in that way the pro- ducer can secure a fair share of the money brought out by the crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
Parker Will Do Neither.
Macon Telegraph.

From the Macon Telegraph
 'eTake Olney off the stump" exclaims Hearst's American and 1t is announced that Cleveland is also to mount the stump. If Judge Parker understands the American public as well as we think he does, he will put his foot down and avert that crowning calamity"
 Now also comes some of the other brethren shouting, "Take Hill off the stump" "Stop Bryan" And so the con flicting clements assert themselves.
 We presume that Judge Parker is good enough politician to let them all vote for him, and urge their friends to do so-gold democrats. silver democrats, expansion democrats and anti-expansion democrats.
 Parker Is not fool If he has some fool friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
AsHINGToN, October 15.-The Washington Post recently printed the following:


 By appointment yesterday afternoon President Roosevelt received Henry $. Cummings, the colored lawyer of Balti- more, who seconded his nomination at Chicago; City Councilman Hiram Watty Of Baltimore, and the Re-. Dr. Ernest Lyon, minister to Liberia, also of that city.
 These visitors said they had called merely to pay their respects, but the President catechized them on their views as to the political situation, especially with reference to the negro vote.
 Cummings has just returned from speaking tour ir Indiana and Ohio, and Is booked for speeches in Pittsburg, Chica- go, Baltimore Morrstown and Jersey City. Brooklyn and various points in New York state. Dr. Lyon, who returned from Liberia two weeks ago. begins speaking tour tomorrow at Wilmington, Del, and will then do West Virginia.
 Dr. Lyons and Cummings did the talk ing at the White House. They said the colored voters in Maryland and the 'coun- try were more united and determined than he had ever seen them before This uni fication, he said was caused by the fact that the negroes appreciated that the spirit of the south with respect to his race was steadily invading the north, and he colored people believed that if the demo- crats won there was grave danger that l16 flSHIS ana privileges to .hem by the fifteenth amendment would be nullified.
 "The raising of the race issue" said Dr. Lyon, '.has resulted in driving colored men of all shades of opinion solidly into the republican party, whatever disposi- ton there was to divide Il cir votes be- fore. Even the colored Crokerites of New York City are now with us.'
 The above statement from the Washing ton Post Is SO significant as to the use that is being made of the negroes in the present campaign, which Is personally con- ducted by President Roosevelt, and indi- cates so clearly the part they are to take in the government of the southern states, if he Is elected in November, that l hope you will publish 1t again, if it has al- ready appeared in The Age-Herald.
 In addition to this caucus with promi- nent negro politicians the President has assembled the ministers to Siberia and Santo Domingo to assist in controlling the negro vote in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut and Indiana, as we'll as In other contested state. The fierce threat of unrelenting aggression against the south, in the Chicago platform is be- ing thus put into unquestionable shape by the President of the United States for active hostilties.
 In his letter of acceptance, Mir. Roose- welt states that the republican party knows what it intends to do, and will do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
Judge Jones' Charqe.

The charge to the grand jury at Huntsville made by Judge Thomas G. Jones has not been fairly and fully ex. plained. It was not a charge based upon imaginary circumstances. It was based upon official reports made to the court, setting forth the utterances of members of the mob and like facts. Judge Jones instructed the jury to in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

to make a touchr It Is probable that a great many heads of families purposely avoid any outward show of affection pur- posely to escape these touches" for 1t is always when these tender passages arc occurring that plans are matched for new gowns and bonnets.
 This is the season of the year when the poets again get busy and indulge in lilt- ing refrains anent the frost that is on the pumpkin, the blue haze that rests upon the waters, the glorious colors of the au- tumn woods and other poetical subjects. the fact that frost has been somewhat tardy is making it's appearance down south has not daunted the poets parti- cle By the aid of poetic license they are able to rise superior to mere matters of temperature. Now, the fall crop of verse is being harvested, we may look farward to an output of Thanksgiving fancies and a great abundance of Christmas rhymes.
 Way out in Portland a purse is being made up by the gamblers and dog fan ciers to send a consumptive dog to Ari- zona. The dog Is named "Jim," and seems to be popular canine, for he has many friends. On a recent escapede. "Jim'' contracted a severe cold, which later developed into consumption, and as his master is in Alaska his friends will send him to Arizona to frisk among the cactus. There is not much to this little story but it affords g. pleasant glimpse of human nature without cloak, and shows that after all men are not as bad as they are painted.
 A delegate to the Rock River confer ence of the Methodist church said re- gently that, Falling in love is immoral and vicious, and should be rigidly guard ed against. Love can be cultivated or repelled at will. The young man or wo- man who allows himself or herself to fall in love without due thought and nvesti- gation Is acting unwisely and In many cases sowing the seeds of divorce" Af- ter such statement, 1t is not hard to To- cate the delegate. What he knows about the divine passion would not cover the back of postage stamp, If engrossed, and any school girl who has ever read an historical novel can show him where he is wrong. He ought to open communica- tions with Ella Wheeler Wilcox at once.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
BLOODY WAR.

From the Kansas City Times.
 kurosafetypin was hurI ying towards the Japs. Turning, he saw Colonel Dam iflmovesM learlng against a tree. s'W'hy don't you come on?" yelled Kurosafety pin. We are going to drive the Japs back" "Oh. I guess I'll wait here for you-you'll be back soon, replied inc colonel as he began the perusal of a mill tary work entitled. How to Run When Pursued i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
VIII Miss the Fair.

The retail merchants of Birmingham VIII miss the state fair this lall sa'u M' Y. Joseph. Say what you may, pu' every fair we have had here helped the town. and especially the merchants not .hat people cared particularly aoou' ses Ing the fair but our country irlehos 'oon advantage of the cheap railroad raees anu came to Birmingham In large cro"us'
 I estimate that about sl5000g was spent here last fall by the visitors who aVailed themselves of the rates induced by the lair association"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
MT. Bowie in the City.

Congressman Sydney J. Bowie of Annis- ton, the popular representative of the Fourth district, was in Birmingham a few hours yesterday, en route to Shelby coun- ty. where he goes O deliver several speeches in the interest of the democratic nominees.
 Mir. Bowie is making a close canvass in every county of his district, not on account of any fear of his republican, populist opponent for congress, but in behalf of the democratic nominees in the several counties of the district, most of whom have opposition.
 Congressman Bowie Is in close touch with the people of his district. and as an evidence of his popularity he is being greeted by large crowds at all of his appointments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 man has to be terribly wicked to live up to the reputation he gets in politics
 A girl acts bashful when she is only wondering what impression it makes on you.
 A man educated himself to get the bet ter of men. and woman can do it with out any education.
 When a woman goes into a raffle she hates the one who is going to win even before she does it.
 Just when a man begins to congratu- late himself that his ice bills are coming down q few cents his coal bills run sev- eral dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
The Election of Postmasters.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 Mir Bryan says he would like to see postmasters elected by the people, A great many others would like to see this but it requires constitutional amend ment to bring il about. And no constltu- tional amendment has been adopted for a hundred years except the three war amendments, which were pushed through in the reconstruction days by methods not now possible.
 As it is the main business of a post master to serve a comparatively small community, it would seem reasonable that he should be acceptable to them. It is true he handles money which be- longs to the federal government, but that can be made secure by requiring reasonable bond to account for it, as we'll as to discharge other duties accord- ing to law.
 But under our present system, 1t rests with the postmaster general and his ehiet the president, to appoint postnasters that are acceptable to the people whom they serve There is no law that compels them to inflict upon communities postmasters that are odious to nearly all the patrons of the office It has been reserved for the present incumbent of the presidency to select postmasters or retain them for the reason that they are offensive to the better class of the community And he has done that chiefly in section from which he is aware that he can get no elec- toral votes. With the right sort of president the wishes of a community as to the postmaster will receive reasonable attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
INDIAN SUM M ER.

By John Greenleaf Whittier.
 From gold to gray
 Our mild sweet day Of Indian summer fades too soon
 But tenderly
 Above the se1 Hangs, white and calm the huntera moon.
 In it's pale fire,
 The village spre Shows like the zodiacs spectral iance:
 The painted walls Whereon it falls Transfigured stand in martin trance!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
sUNFLoWER PHILOSOPHY.

You're another" is a mighty poor ar gument
 Honest men do not become offended when asl ed to pay cash. The dead beats are the felolws whose feelings are set on a hair trigger.
 A man never learns how to make his own coffee when he lives at home and his mother has headache, but after ne marries he learns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

When Addicks asserted he was self-made man he exonerated all who had been associated with him in any way. There was a feeling of relief all round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

Henry G. Davis is politically speak ing more active than Elihu Root, his defamer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

Carnegie is coming home to help President Roosevelt be elected. He will probably establish more libraries for the circulation of MT. Roosevelt's books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
ODE TO BIRMINGHAM.

From the Edwardsvile Standard News.
 Birmingham is the throb5ng heart cen ter of a rich iron ore district-the coming section of the south-and IS advancing by leaps and bounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

The divorce debate in Boston will have no effect on the divorce courts. Their dockets will continue to be crowded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

Henry Cabot Lodge will have to do all of Massachusetts senatorial talk. ing hereafter, for Senator Crane is an- other sphynx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
About Persons.

William Halls of New York, vice presi- dent of the Hanover National Bank and vice president of the Birmingham Realty company. is the guest of A. L. Fulen- wider.
 George Knox of St. Louis Is at the St. Nicholas.
 L. Hagedorn of Atlanta is stopping at the St. Nicholas.
 The Rev. J. F. sturdlvant, pastor of the First Methodist church at Gadsden, is at the St. Nicholas.
 John Wills of sylacauga Is at the Nor ris.
 Former State Senator Frank s, Moody of Tuscaloosa is at the Morris. J. M. Gray of Cordova. assistant state mine inspector, is at the Morris.
 
 W. o. Richards of Alexander City is at the Morris.
 B. s. Matthews of Littleton is at the Morris.
 J. L. Ray anud A. N. Ray of Wilson vile are at the Metropolitan. c. J. Whaley of Atlanta is at the Met ropolitan.
 Judge w. s. Foreman of Ashville, pro- bate judge of St. Clair county. is at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

A Nebraska woman sold an urn con taining her husbands ashes to a Ger man junk dealer for $9. She probably wanted to make sure that he wouldn't come back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

The telephone girls have gone on a strike and tied up the city of Port land, Ore. While the citizens are prob ably doing some tall talking, they are not doing it over the telephone wires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

Uncle Sam carries on his payroll the names of 271, ,169 employees. He is cer- tainly the biggest employer in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

The reign of the "roustabout" is passing. He will soon have to look out for another job if he does not break himself of the strike habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

The Hon. Elihu Root is attending strictly to business in the courts, where his fees are unprecedented. He is making up for time lost in politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

After travelling nearly four million miles the Empire State express has had it's first serious accident. That is what care will do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

The divorce question in the Episco. pal convention still fingers. The bishops will handle it this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

Eugene Debs' presidential canvass seems to have gone astray, for no one has seen it or heard it in several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

Governor Lafollette is one of those who have no trouble in getting into the calcium light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

The Russians in the Far East do not feel natural when they are not in a desperate situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

Go to your ward registrar this morn ing, and get your ward certificate. You will need it November 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

gers for railroads because their relig- ion does not permit them to sue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

A St. Louis man who hanged, shct and cremated himself was taking no chances on coming out alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

An Illinois couple bought marriage license and then thought they were married. They vt lave a lot to learn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

If wheat keeps on going up the wheat belt will soon be full of auto- mobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

The more Grand Duke Boris hears from the front the less inclined he is to go back there with his concert hall staff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

An Indiana man claims to have Q trained catfish, but people are apt to claim anything when discussing fish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

The Fayerweather will case has been before the courts fourteen years, pay ing fat tribute to the lawyers every year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

It is rumored that Tom Watson may reside in New York, and he will not stay at a music hall, either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

The Russian people want their grand dukes to get into the firing line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
NATIONAL POLITICS.
Mir. cIeveIand's Speech.
the Baltimore Herald.

From the Baltimore Herald
 The feature this week in politics will be the address of MT. Cleveland. The ex- president has already heartily endorsed Judge Parker and in his speech he will be expected to give his reasons why democratic success Is necessary for the welfare of the country.
 MT. Olney, MT. Clevelands right-hand man, when he was in the cabinet, made powerful argument friday night for the democratic cause, and the able speakers of the party are keeping the republican orators busy trying to explain away their extravaganza and mismanagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

| hold ambition of so airy and light quality that it is but shadows shadow.
 Hamlet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

No communication will be puhilshees without its authors name. heJeceeu manuscripts will not be returned unies9 stamps are enclosed for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

L. II. Russ and R. l.. O'Neal, Jr' are the only authorized travelling represen- tatives of The Age-Herald in its circuia- ton department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

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Fifty to fifteen is how badly
Brother Hearst and Nat Camp
bell were showed under in Polk
county.