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Heated Discussion.

You southern people have some pecu-
liar traits, remarked a northern visi-
tor last night. For instance you heat up
on politics more than you do on religion
or even baseball.
ITO illustrate: l was In one Of your
city restaurants today when two men
came In together for lunch. They seem
ed friendly and altogether agreeable.
They were discussing the strike and both
thought the strikers should return to
work as individuals, ignoring the union.
Then one remarked that he admired
Grover Cleveland for sending troops to
suppress the Chicago rioters some years
ago. The other agreed, remarklng that
was one good thing Cleveland did No.
said he did many goods things. No. took
issue with No. ! ON that proposition, de-
nouncing the ex-President in unmeasured
terms. regular quarrel ensued. Then
there was silence. The two meals were
consumed, and not another word was
spoken, each paying his own bill and
leaving the lunch room by separate exits.
To me the scene was quite funny"
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IN HOTEL LoBBIEs
Sam poneIson Of Tennessee.

81 notice" remarked a Tennessean at
the Hilman, that Sam Donelson. assist
ant seargent-at-arms Of the national DEM
ocratic committe, has had tilt With his
chief, John l. Martin on a question Of
official authority. and that the Incident
has created something of a sensation
Il know Sam Donelson well. He is
quiet firm and dignlaed in his manners.
When IN his teens he was on his fathers
staff You know he Is a son of the lam
ented Gen. d. S. Donelson. after whom
Fort Donelson was named. Two other
sons of that soldier, James B. and
Branch Donelson are residents of your
city.
Upon the death of General Donelson
Sam was transferred to the staff of Cen
era1 Forest. Once during the heat of the
conflict I saw General Forest place his
hand upon the shoulder of the handsome
young officer and say: have ordered
this boy into the yawning mouth Of
death dozen times and he has never
fiickered.'
Sam has always been an active demo-
crat, and was for one term doorkeeper of
the national house of representatives,.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
THE TWO TIDES.

BY Edith NJ. Thomas, in Scribner's.
Child, l beheld thee one night. swept In
by the Tide on this known shore of
Being;
Naked thou vert, and unfain to be here,
and thine eyes were averse to all
seeing:
Bitter and small was thy first uttered
cry, and filled with unnamed desoa-
ton
Thou so encompassed by Love and by
JOY in their marveling proud saluta-
tion!
Child. in thy turn thou shalt see me, rapt
by the ref1uent Tide swiftly flowing;
All sound shall be stopped from these lips
save only the last sigh of breath In
outgoing;
The face thou shalt watch will grow
strange; the word thou wouldst hear
1t shall not be spoken.
Then shalt thou sweep the dim seas for
beacon, and storm the locked heay
ems for token!
o child, in that hour of the Ebb, left
alone on the ignorant shore, crying
"Whither?"
charge thee, Remember. naught didst
thou know of the Tide that once
brought thee hither,
10th to thine heritage-thou, the darling
of Life, whom the banquet invited;
So much and no more dost thou know,
what awaiteth the outbound pilgrim
benighted,
What sovereignty royal-what dream be-
attic fulfilled in Youths restoration
What galaxy crowding In welcome-what
guest rites-what marveling proud
salutation!
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seloes Past and Present.

The seige OF Port Arthur is but two
and a half months old, and already
persons are becoming impatient over
its obstinacy and delay in failing. Let
us see what the history of seiges in
the last hundred years has been.
In the Boer war Kimberley held out
1913 days and Ladysmith 11S days.
They did not surrender, for relief came
to them at the end of the periods
mentioned Back of the Boer war;
about thirty years ago, the Russians
fought the Turks, laying seige to
Plevna. The seige lasted from July
20 to December 10, and in single
charge the Russians lost 1850 men.
In the Franco russian war Paris was
beseiged four months. Strasburg fifty
one days, and Metz seventy days. The
war was chiefly remarkable for its
dash and speed, the Germans being
fully ready for l. when it came on.
This carries us back to the civil war,
which was productive of two remark
able seiges. Richmond was to some
extent beseiged four years, and Grants
final seige of it lasted nearly a year.
The seige of Vicksburg was more dis
tinctly a movement of that sort than
any other feature of the civil war. The
movement against Vicksburg was be-
gun in November, 1862, although the
Investment proper was not begun I'M
til May IS, 1863 The city was sur
rendered on July of that year.
The bloodiest seige of modern times
occurred, however, at Sebastopol,
where the French. English and Turks
surrounded the Russians, during the
Crimean war. The seige was begun
on October II, 1854, and the town did
not fall into the hands Of the allies I'M
til September 8, 1856, almost year,
in the course of which the casualties
on both sides reached 10000. Even
II the stories of Japanese losses that
come from st. petersburg be credited
the losses at fort Arthur fall far below
those of Sebastopol.
Back of the last century We come
to the seige of Gibraltar, which lasted
four long years, and even then the
war was closed In 1888 with the fort
ress unsubdued. The French and
Spaniards were fighting the English.
The story of these seiges go to show
that stronghold like Port Arthur are
not easily taken. About $4,000 Rus
slams are within the defences of Port
Arthur. and they are fighting gamely.
Military experts anticipate fall OF
the city, but 1t is idle to expect any
thing less than stubborn defense
and heavy losses, especially on the
part of the assailants.
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ing spell, for tho jamestown worlds
fair will not be pulled off" until 1907,
at Norfolk, when the first coming Of
permanent settlers in the original thir-
teen colonies will be concentrated.
The original settlers or immigrants ar
rived three hundred years ago, and
no worlds fair has ever been held in
their honor. The old settlers deserve
commemoration. We have not so
many red men as we had then, but
we have accumulated white men AMI
black men by the millions since that
time. There has been activity and
growth almost without a check from
the landing at jamestown down to the
present day 1t is eminently proper,
therefore, that it's third centennial an
niversary should be celebrated by the
holding of a worlds fair. Congress
is expected to contribute literally.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
Is the Baby Bogus 4?

The cruel gossipers are at work
with their busy tongues charging that
the presentation by the Czarina to the
Gar of an heir apparent to the throne
of Russia is bogus. In other words,
that the new baby is counterfeit of
royal blood. That the boy is not the
image of his alleged father, and does
not resemble his foster mother, but
that his countenance is of plebian
tinge
It is further whispered in the i'm
perial realm that some kindly old
witch from the hills away made an
exchange of a male founding for a
female fact. NO one doubts that a
baby came to the royal home. Its ar
rival was foretold to all loyal subjects
and was foreseen, perhaps, by many
who were not loyal. But the sex Of
the expectant arrival was a mystery,
deep and insolvable, as such mysteries
are ever wont to be.
All Of these rumors and conjectures
and all of lnis royal social gossip is
unnecessary, cruel and heartless.
1t is enough to know that little
Alexis lives, and that he has been re-
ceived into the royal household and
christened as heir to the throne with
all pomp and glory The male child Is
born. 1t comes, in some way, by some
route, to lift burden from the heart
of heretofore sonless woman, to
save her from the fate of a Josephine,
to soften the heart of royal head
borne down by the weight of disap-
pointment and by fear that the links in
the chain of the family succession to
a great throne had come to an end.
And then, too, this heir apparent, or
apparent heir, comes as a blessing to
a people who surely need a kindly
shower at this particular time In
gratitude for such a gift the Cars
manifesto grants MANIFOLD blessings
and cancellations to Finland and to all
his subjects.
But in the midst Of his rejoicing at
st. Petersburg comes the harsh sound
of the imperial order In Manchuria,
"Strikel" And the crash of falling
walls at Port Arthur as they proclaim
the sure work of chastisement by the
little yellow countrymen of Tokimune,
of Hideyoshi and others of the fiowery
kingdom.
And the throne of a nation perfldious
and barbarous trembles with weight Of
woe, and lussian blood is staining the
waters of the Yalu and of the Yellow
Sea on the entrance into life of long
prayed for heir to the throne of Rus
STA. What of his future?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
Test Votes and "pope.u

From the Charleston News and Courier.
Some of the Ne,y York newspapers have
already begun taking what they are
pleased to term test votes" This jour-
nalistic pastime consists In holding up cit
liens of every walk in life in the streets
and demanding to know for whom they
mean to vote for President, and why
1t Is worth noting that each poll of this
Gated by the canvasser Is about ten
lengths in the lead of the field and is win
ming in buck-jumping gallop. This kind
of Park Row dope is just about as val
liable as that which the indefatigable
touts feed to the suckers who journey out
to Morris Park or down to Sheepshead
Bay of an afternoon during the metropoli-
tan racing season
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
SOUTH'S EFFECT ON THE
VOTERS OF THE NORTH

will not compensate for the great loss
of white votes.
We are convinced that a little study of
the situation will result in all the bust
ness men of the north and west ralIying
to the aid of the south and preventing
their politicians from throwing her into
disorder and trouble with the Industrial
disaster that Is sure to follow. The south
has good reason to know that tbs threat
made at Chicago and other acts of Mr..
Roosevelt are menace to her peace and
prosperity, and II he Is elected In Novem-
Der she must fear the worst, for the worst
is sure to come. Hence 1t is the duty of
the south In this campaign to do every
thing she can to secure the defeat OF the
man on horseback A movement has been
started In Alabama which should be TAX
en- up in every southern state. A dispatch
from Birmingham says the business men
there are writing to their acquaintance
among the merchants and bankers of the
east pointing out the danger which the
election of Roosevelt and the continuance
of his negro policy would threaten, not
only to the southern Industrial interests,
but to the present business relations of
the south and east Business men In Ala
bama are forming clubs for the purpose
of appealing to the business interests
of the north to help avert the disaster
that is threatened the south, and similar
clubs should be organized In all the other
southern states.
Gen. Charles II. Shelley OF Birmingham
former member of congress, has we are
informed issued an address along these
lines. He realizes that as the south is
already solidly democratic this work is
the best that southern democrats can do
for the party and he thinks 1t will appeal
to eastern interests that are deeply inter-
ested in the southern trade. and the insur..
ance of sectional peace which will pro-
mote friendly commercial relations. There
is every reason 20 believe that II the bus
mess men of the south write to their
business friends in the north. urging that
the country and the south especially be
spared the evils and disasters that are
sure to flow from the triumphs of Roose-
veitism' their efforts will not be in vain
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27

the ones who were at the mercy of
organized capital on the one hand and
of organized LABOR on the other The
great middle class, constituting the
larger part of the population is not
organized, and on account of the ma
ture of It's makeup cannot be or
ganized, and the result is 1t is ground
between the upper and the neither
milestone.
The recent statistics relate to the
condition of the people today and in
1894. 1t is conceded that the very
poor are probably no poorer than they
were then-in some respects they are
better off. 1t is known, too, that the
rich are richer. The great middle
class alone have suffered loss in the
economic changes of the last ten
years. An income Of $1,000 will not
go as far as one of $4,000 would ten
years ago, and the comparison can be
truthfully extended to all incomes of
the middle class.
The policy of privilege to which the
republican party is wedded-the policy
that brings in Dingley duties and mon
opoly corporations-ha hurt the mid
die class which is the hope of the
country. 1t is the only class that can
save the country from capitalism and
the worship of money-from unequal
distribution of wealth on the one
hand and from industrial anarchy on
the other-and this class will be felt
in the coming election. Many of Its
members are doing a good deal Of
thinking, and they may do good deal
of Independent voting in November.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
LoNDoN's wIoLEss JUDGES.

From the London Telegraph.
Though Junior judge, Mr. Justice Bray
set an example to some of his learned
brethren for which the barristers prac-
ticing in his court were very grateful. HIS
lordship. on taking his seat in the Kings
bench division on August removed his
wig. and sat without 1t, hint which was
at once acted upon by the members OF
the Junior bar, though the Kings coun-
sci present were rather more chary In
abandoning the outward and visible sign
of their profession. Lord Justice Mathew
also on entering the court of appeal car
ried his wig in his hand. and handed 1t
to his clerk, remarking Take 1t away
On the other hand. another judge ordered
the windows of his court to be closed TO
keep the heat out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
Number Of suits Filed.

There has certainly been a remarka-
BILE increase in the number of suits filed
In the circuit court In the past few years."
said Isadore Shapiro, the popular deputy
clerk of the circuit court, yesterday.
I'm the months of July and August ten
years ago thirty-six cases were placed
on the docket, and In the same length of
time last year niney-six suits were re-
corded. In July of this year and thus
far in August III damage suits and suits
on account have been filed In this office.
This is the largest summer business we
have done In a long time"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
The Watsons.

II wish you would impress the public
with the fact that 1t is Rear Admiral
Watson, an old salt, and not Tom Wat
son, the land lubber, who has just re-
tired" remarked a politician
Toms retirement date does not come
until the polls close Tuesday, November
8. In point of long service Tom Watson
is fairly entitled to retirement from
political warfare. He began young, how
ever, is young still and may re-enlist for
another four years He likes It.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
Afraid of Race Plank.

From the Shreveport Times.
The northern republicans are afraid to
emphasize the race plank In the republic
can platform too much, because a new
element of strength has come to the south.
Much northern capital is invested In the
south where 1t is yielding gooc returns
and those who have their money invested
here are in sympathy with the southern
people on the negro question, and as 1t
happens that they also have some pull
with the powers that be In the repub-
lican party, they have called halt.
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An UNPROTECTED Class.

The report of the federal bureau of
labor on wages and the cost of living
and Chairman Cowherd's reply to it,
make plain one fact, namely, it is the
middle class that suffered most in the
recent boom. By the middle class we
mean the small merchant, salaried per-
sons, and others living on incomes
ranging from $50 to $4,000. These are
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
East Lake a Success.

East Lake Is certainly a center OF at
traction this season" said one who was
watching the well-filled trolley cars bound
that way. IAN during this summer the
crowds have been going that way. The
ride Of seven miles and back afford brac-
ing atmosphere and prepare the people
for a nights slumber The attractions
there are all that one who seeks limo
cent amusement could desire. They are
grounds and on the waters OF the placid
lake by electric lights is really charm
Ing.
This is East Lakes most successful
season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
Small Penalty Is Impos.d

Huntsville. August 26.-CSpecial1 per
haps the smallest penalty ever Imposed
in Madison county in murder case was
recommended by a jury in the circuit
court. Fred Stevens, who was charged
with murder in the second degree for Mn
ing John Byrd at Monrovia, was found
guilty of manslaughter in the second da-
gree and given Jail sentence Of thirty
DAYS besides fine of $50. =
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
ALABAMA VIEWS.

Selma Journal: Alderman Stockmar of
Birmingham Is insisting upon the strict
enforcement of the anti-cocaine ordinance
of that city. This is certainly a move
ment in the right direction, for all who
have had occasion to look into the matter
know that nothing is so sapping the phys
ical and moral natures of the negroes as
the growing dope" habit.
Florence Herald: In all parts OF the
country a remonstrance arises against the
prevalent system Of education, which
makes the schools top-heavy, teaching
pretentious studies to the neglect OF the
elementary. In every city and to most
of the country towns there is a futile
grabbing after the higher braches" by
children who do not know how to spell.
read or write correctly.
Marion Standard: 1t would seem that
very little thought on the part of the
consumers Of the country would convince
them that the tariff benefits only those
who manufacture-that 1t is a system of
legalized robbery-and that the people
turn from that party which would MAIN
tain such a policy and support that one
which stands for equal rights to all
and special privileges to none."
Admission Star: Governor Cunningham
took decided stand against lynch law
but thus far he has been outgeneraled
In the fight Since he has had the reins
of government mob violence has rapidly
increased. But he has some consolation
He is anchored on the side of law and
order. and to lose there Is better than to
win on the other side. May he keep up
his fight for the observance of law
Clanton Banner: At fair computation
Clanton should receive some 5000 bales
this season, and at 10 cents per pound
this would put the respectable sum of
100000 in circulation. According to all
the experts, 10 cents is the minimum price
cotton should be sold by the planter. and
the advice is freely offered that the staple
should be warehoused in preference to
putting it on the market at a lower fig
ure.
Monroe Journal: Governor Cunningham
has offered within the last few days re-
wards aggregating more than one thous-
and dollars for the arrest and conviction
of the lynchers of negroes in Walker,
Marengo and Pickens counties. A reward
of $50 will be paid for the first arrest
and conviction in each lynehing and 500
for the next two in each case. The gov
ernor is determined. If possible, to sup
press lynching, first by creating a whole
some sentiment against 1t, and second
by bringing to justice through the in
strumentality of the courts all violators
of the law.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
It's prudent to have two vices, so that
If you swear off one, you can do the other
twice as hard.
Anybody can learn how to steer boat
or an automobile but nobody has yet
found out how to control a woman.
The only excuse man need offer his
wife for neglecting his business and going
to the races is to come home winner.
If you are bound to pick a quarrel with
your wife. the best way to begin is TO
admire the good taste in dressing of her
dearest friend.
Wonder how all the ants in the world
guess the exact spot you are going to
have your picnic, and are there waiting
for you when you arrive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-27
Enthusiasm by Wholesale.

From the Macon Telegraph.
If the Maine and Vermont voters are
not enthused. there seems to the cam
paign managers no reason why they cam
not and should not be, and the necessary
enthusiasm Is now being carried whole
sale into those unwilling guide-post
states.