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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30
SantO DOMINGO.

Sugar is the chief product of Santo
Domingo. Coffee is not largely
grown. Bananas and cocoa are.
About half of the imports are drawn
from the United States, and about
half of the republics exports are
sent to this country. The Dominicans
consume cotton, hardware and proyis-
ions made in America"
The population of Santo Domingo
may not exceed at the present time
half million. Hayti is much more
popuous, and Hayti occupies one end
of the island and Santo Domingo the
other end. The population includes
few whites. There are some negroes,
but nearly all Dominicans have in
their veins a mixture of Spanish, In
dian and negro blood. 1t is popularity
known as the mulatto republic.
The area of Santo Domingo is 49,
045 square miles, or about the area of
Alabama north of an east-and-west
line drawn through Birmingham. Its
area is six times that of Porto Rico,
but it is dwarfed by Cuba which Is
nearly as large as Alabama all told.
There are but three hundred miles
of railroad in the Dominican republic.
The capital, Santo Domingo, is an old
city containing about $4,000 inhabi-
tants. The interior of the island Is a
succession of mountain ranges and
fertile valleys. Some of the noun
tains rise to the heighth of seven
thousand feet.
Were peace fully established and
t., interior penetrated by railroad
Santo Domingo would rise in produc-
tiyeness to high figures There are
great quantities of mahogany and log
wood on the island, and the produc-
ton of both coffee and sugar could
be largely increased.
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Throughout the country applicants
were few in number.
And yet the forty-five young men in
residence at Oxford are getting on
comfortably, and all are glad they are
there on the terms of the Rhodes be-
quest. Not a single untoward circum-
stance has occurred, and the Amerl-
cans find themselves in a society as
democratic as that of any American
college. But few are clustered in any
one college, although all went to OK
ford preferring this or that college
It was arranged to distribute them IN
equal numbers among all the colleges,
and no college has as many as six
of the American students.
The Rhodes bequest is interesting.
He hoped in making it to tie the two
great English speaking countries clos
er together-to unity the Anglo-Saxon
communities. 1t may work out in the
long run in that way, but time alone
can tell what the effects of the re-
markable bequest will be. At present
1t looks as If the American students
will leave Oxford good friends of the
mother land, and of all other English
speaking people. Mr.. Rhodes was ever
an empire builder, and he was build
ing a world controlling power when
he devised the bequest for the stu
dents
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HAVE ANIMALS CONCEPTS
AND REASONING FACULTY?

without the slightest supernatural inter-
Immortality; not only thinks them in
demonstrable, but holds that such ideas
are absolutely contradicted by the law
of nature He claims that life had ito
origin at the period when the earth cooled
down so as to permit the permanency of
water in liquid form. He considers that
all life takes its origin from the proto-
plasm Cor plasm as he prefers to call iD,
and that it arose out of chemical changes
due to the mixture of albumen and water.
He claims that this life was not miracu-
lous or called from outside, but was an or
derby development by chemistry of the
processes of nature. He sees in this first
origin of life the potentiality of all kinds
which have followed, both vegetable and
animal, and that they are the result of
development.
His new book is a resume of his beliefs
in a universe which grew of Itself. which
was never caused and which stands as the
mere result of eternal forces 1t would
be interesting il Mr.. Burroughs would
write a commentary on Haeckel and the
latter on Burroughs. In the mean time the
world has not lost its faith. When it
does, humanity wifi freeze and sympathy
become an iceberg. Rather do we think
that the tendency is toward an enlarged
faith even if many of the dogmas of the
schoolmen are discarded for a simpler
and more practical belief in the Father
hood of God and the brotherhood of man.
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ENGLISH COMEDIAN ED. TERRY.

From the New York Commercial.
In casting about for the causes of the
conceded failure of the New York en-
gagement of the English comedian. Ed
ward Terry, 1t is worth while to go be-
low the surface. We may dismiss the
superficial explanation of the London the
atrical organ which suggests managerial
error in the choice of a theater. There
is nothing in this. At house of greater
reputation there would have been only
greater collapse.
Nor is the local suggestion that Mr..
Terry is a much overrated parsonage"
any nearer the root of the difficulty.
Terry's are. within its limitation. is as
fine as Wyndhams; and the limitations
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30
SENTIMENT IN VIRGINIA
REGARDING M'CUE CASE

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
IT HE swift and certain adminis-
w tratiOn of justice in the "l'-
Cue case is in every degree
creditable both to the people and
courts of Virginia. Under circumstances
of singular atrocity a murder was COM
mitted in Charlottesville. Within a few
minutes after the murder was known an
incipent mob began to form, seeking to
take the summary vengeance of the lynch
law, but the good sense and law-abiding
spirit prevailed, and McCue was given
fair, impartial and speedy trial. When
he was convicted the whole state felt
that its courts of justice were able and
competent to uphold the laws and give
trial under the most aggravated con-
ditions of public sentiment. The action of
the supreme court in refusing a writ OF
error still further strengthened the pub
lie confidence in the ability and willing
ness of the courts 10 give speedy justice
to rich and poor alike.
The brevity of the opinion handed down
by the supreme court and the great
number of exceptions noted by the de-
Tense in its voluminous record led many
lawyers to debut whether it would not
have been better for the court of last
resort to more fully explain the grounds
of its refusal. At the request of the
supreme court, Governor Montague
granted a respite to McCue in order that
supplementary petition to rehear might
be considered. This was done, and now
the supreme court has given an exhaus-
tive and convincing opinion.
Briefly, the court says that the objec-
tion that direct evidence was introduced
under the form of impeachment is not
well taken, for under the VI ginia stat
ute the prosecution was justified in prov
ing that it's witness had made off the
stand statements Numerically opposed
to the testimony actually given.
The much discussed question Of reading
newspapers is settled by the courts sty-
ing that it did not appear from the cross
questioning of the jurors that their ver-
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are not too narrow for American enjoy
ment, had other conditions been favorable.
His own alleged theory that Sweet Law
ender'' is out of touch with American
life and, therefore, maladroit selection
may have FEASIBILITY, although here.
also, the attempt to shift the burden of
error from player to manager is obvious.
But something is out of touch, COM
pletely so; and. not to be unnecessarily
rude, that something seems to be Edward
! Terry.
1t is not we who fail to understand Mr..
Terry, but Mr.. Terry who fails to I'M
derstand us. Before he had been five
hours In Manhattan, he informed an inter-
viewer for publication that he had been
pleasantly disappointed by New York be-
cause he had expected to find 1t big
provincial town like the Australian cities
We told him the richest city in the
world, whose arms of commerce are en-
folding the remotest east, was provincial?
Not Irving. nor Tree, nor Hare. nor
Wawtrey.
Aside from the tactlessness Of the con-
fession, what does it argue as to Mr..
Terry's insularity? Can a man of con-
ception so wretchedly meagre spread for
us rich repast in art? He should take
a leaf from the book of Albert Chevalier
who says he has spent the last seven
years in trying to broaden myself to the
American standards"
When Mr.. Terry is back in London, let
|
who have failed in New York and declare
to them, in the phrase of Cassius, 1.-THE
fault dear Brutus, we are underlings
in America
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30
IMPELLED BY STERN NECESSITY

From the Chicago Tribune.
Jim Bludso had announced that he
would hold 'er nozzle agin the bank till
the last galoot was ashore.
"Why do you say nozzle" asked the
stoker, making his way toward the gang
plank, when you mean bow?"
Because" howled Bludso as the flames
roared above him, Its got to be a word
of two syllables. you blame fool, to fit
the rhyme of the liner
The rest is history.
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Mcre Rhodes Scholarships

Each State has one young man at
Oxford, sent there last year, and this
year the full quota is to be made UP
by sending another young man to Ok
ford from each State, or ninety all
told. Although each of them is hand
ed fifteen hundred dollars a year for
three years. yet the number of ap-
plicants is surprisingly small. But
two contested for scholarship this
year in this State, one coming from
Goodwater, and the other being a res
,1dent of Montgomery. In Georgia
there were but two applicants.
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dict had been in any way Influenced
by such course. Furthermore, the
court said that McCue and his counsel
were put on notice that papers were to be
read, and therefore they would not be
heard to object after an unIavortble YER
dict had been found. Their objection
should have been made at first.
The objection to Juror Stockdell that he
has read the papers before being sum-
moned, though he stated on oath that he
was perfectly able to give an unbiased
judgment on the evidence, is. thus an
swered by the court:
1.-THE state strains every nerve to dis
seminate knowledge. Buy the diffusion of
education it hopes to create a higher
citizenship and to find the means of re-
pressing vice and crime; but If the courts
take an extreme position on this subject
and hold that every opinion shall work
disqualification for service as a juror.
the administration of justice will be con-
fided, not to the most intelligent, but to
the most ignorant, of our citizens"
Right of appeal does not belong to all
defendants as of right. The mere fact
that the petitioner can pay the costs Of
preparing records for an appeal does not
entitled him to 1t. Granting or refusing
an appeal depends on the opinion of court
whether substantial justice has been done
or not, and in support of this practice
the court cites great number of cases
extending as far back as 1854 which
show conclusively that appeals are only
allowed when there is either some mis-
carriage of justice or obvious error in
law.
The law-abiding citizens of Virginia
have had profound encouragement, and
the whole state has found wholesome
reading in this opinion. which demon
strates anew the inherent vigor of our
common law and its perfect adaptability
to the administration of justice when the
courts, both nisi prius and appeal. are
presided over by such courageous, learned
and broadminded men Judge George
w. Morris and the judges of our court
of appeals.
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IN HOTEL LoBBIES
Alabama at the Naval Academy.

IN the Army and Navy Journal of
last week." said a member of the Ma
uenal Guard yesterday at the Morris,
l notice that of the eleven mldshipmen
VINO have charge of the annual ball to
De given at the United States Naval
academy tomorrow night, four live
soGtn of Maryland. These are R. W.
spoford and Russell Wilson of Washing
ton, D. c., S. w. Battle of North Car
DINA and r. w. Cabaniss of Alabama.
Mr.. cabaniss is the son of E. H. Cab
aniss of Birmingham. the senior member
OF the law firm of Cabaniss & Weak
ley"
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Dynamite Bomb is Thrown.

Vienna, January pa dispatch from
Zenchatow Poland, reports a bomb was
thrown in the cavalry barracks there to-
day and many soldiers were wounded.
The act is supposed to have been in re-
venge for brutality in dispensing a work
mems meeting. Other dynamite outrages
are reported to have occurred in the
neighborhood of LODI. A gendarme is re-
ported have been killed.
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Hold Further Investigation.

st. Petersburg, January 29.-The COM
mission of inquiry has issued a long and
detailed report in explanation of the care
lessness which led to the firing incident
on the occasion of the blessing of the
waters of the Neva. and announcing that
further investigation will be held under
the supervision of General Pavloff, to
clear up all the circumstances and estab-
fish the culpability of the guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30
LOOKING AHEAD.


From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Now" whispered the clipping girl as
she jumped into his arms, how shall we
dispose of the ladder?'
eve must hide it somewhere in the
garden" replied her gallant lover ''If
your father doesn't forgive us we may
have to use it to get back again."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30
EVERY DAY is SUNDAY.

From Success Magazine
Few people know that other days OF
the week than the first are being OBJ
served as Sunda.' by some nation or
other. The Greeks observe Monday; the
Persians, Tuesday; the Assyrians, Wednes-
day; the Egyptians, Thursday; the Turks,
Friday; the Jews, Saturday, and the
Christians Sunday. Thus perpetual Sab
bath is being celebrated on earth.
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All the wealth of the country is steadily
drifting into the hands of ten men, says
Mr.. Lawson, but he fails to show how the
Noble Ten are to be safeguarded and kept
int
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

The bureaucrats are now engaged in
toning down the Cars present inclina-
lions towards reform. Reform with a big
r is however, an unknown quantity In
Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

The new governor of Delaware is driv-
ing lobbyists and boodlers away from his
capital The Folk idea is spreading rap
idly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Santo Domingo is In the hands of three
lawyers and two masters of high feenance,
and 1t cannot escape bankruptcy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Russia should send for PennypaclSer and
make him press censor with unlimited
powers. He is the man she is looking
for and this country will be glad to get
rid of him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Governor General Trepoff has been APP
pointed to annihilate the leaders of the
people, and he will no doubt adopt c.
nese methods. He Is two-thrds barbarian
to begin with
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Russia has forgotten the yellow peril
since a greater peril is ready to burst
out and into the palaces at home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

The seed catalogue and this baseball
columns are harbingers of spring.
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More fat places have been created in the
Santo Domingo custom houses for the
patriots of the last campaign.
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Hetty Green's frugal lunches indicate
that she is fortifying against raid by
Tom Lawson's Big Ten.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Car Nicholas is the worlds unpopular
man. He has no rival. He is a coward and
tyrant in one.
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No snow fell in New YorlS's subway, and
its dog-house doors at the surface were
kept aiar only.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Rojestvensky is still a mystery, and
the japanese may send for Peary to or
ganize search expedition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Forty-four inches of snow fell in New
York this winter to boom its subway.
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At the end of his term Pennypacker will
drop into obscurity with a duh thud
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Eleven hours is a days work in Russia.
and single men receive but 1914 for it. Nc
wonder they strike.
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stoessel is securing at present leather
medals instead of laurel wreaths. Heroes
are short-liyed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Some mornings are dark and smoky
but the sunny south is preparing to assert
itself again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Rattlesnake meat is becoming popular
in New York restaurants
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Mrs. Chadwick has been adjudged a
bankrupt. This is sad and also surprising.
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The annexation of Santo Domingo is
still the wonder of the hour Public senti-
ment is paralyzed
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Russias third fleet is not heetine
towards the far east. It is needed nearer
home.
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The professional lobbyists may all be
driven back to Washington and Albany,
N
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The yeggmen in Philadelphia burgle be-
tween political campaigns.
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Praise for the President.

I am a life long democrat" said a
prominent banker at the Hillman last
night but 1 think Mr.. Roosevelt is
writing his name large and luminous upon
the history of his age.
The Presidents recent speech regard
ing race suicide and divorce was one of
the finest things of its kind that have
yet been uttered. His letter to Mistral.
the Provencal poet. who won the Noble
prize, is truly a classic in English prose.
Thomas Jefferson, when he came to
die, requested that none of his political
offices be inscribed on his tombstone. He
desired that he be remembered as the au-
thor of the Declaration of Independence,
as the father of religious liberty in Yir-
ginia and as the founder of the university
of Virginia.
when the time comes to write Mr..
Roosevelts epitaph the historian will dis
miss such questions as tariff, railway re-
bates and Imperialism, and accentuate
only the ennobling virtues incarnated in
the Presidents daily life, and illustrated
in his thoughts and words and acts.
Secretary Hay was correct when he
said that Mr.. Roosevelt was "a student.
a writer and a maker of history Mr..
Roosevelts fame, however. will rest upon
something more substantial than all this,
namely. upon the fact that the President
not only represents but shapes the highest
and best impulses, purposes and aspira-
lions of the people whose chief magis-
trate he is
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William Joel Stone advocates purity
alike in campaign funds and baking pow
ders
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-30

Andrew Carnegie is easily outclassing
Rockefeller as a professional philanthropy
ist
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Tom Lawson tells the world that the
time to unload has come.
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Late Senator Hoar and the Senate.

EdLS senator roar ana the senate.
II was glad that Senator German of
Maryland" said New Highlander yes
terday at the Colonial, "had the courage
to say in his recent eulogy of Senator
Hoar that the Massachusetts statesman
had been just, kind and compassionate
toward the people of the south in the
hour of their afhiction.
ct used to be thought that Senator
Hoar was not in owe with the southern
people. This impression was a mistaken
one. The Massachusetts, Senator was i'm
feeling ran high in the early 7O's he took
ard gave hard blows. But his heart
was always in the right place. His
errors were infirmities of Judgment
rather than shortcomings of soul.
Throughout the Senator's later years he
grew to be extremely fond of the south
ern people. He admired their courage
and their constaney. and believed that
their conservatism was one of the most
valuable assets possessed by the ma
ton.
II recall now the great speech he made
at Chicago in the winter of 1908 regard
ing the contributions made by the south
to American history. In 1t he took &C.
casion to praise the south highly.
Senator Hoar." concluded the New
Highlander, never had his heart fully in
the Force Bill. That measure was the
conception of Mr.. Lodge"
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Thus far Dave Hill has not broken his
New Years resolution.
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L. H. Russ and j. Fl. Caffee are the
only authorized travelling representatives
of The Age-Herald in its circulation de-
partment.
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District Attorney Jerome i. mapping the
Tiger in New York.
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No communication will be published
without Its authors name. Rejected
manuscripts will not be returned unless
stamps are enclosed for that purpose.
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No snow fell in New Yorl's subway, and
its dog-house doors at the surface were
kept aiar only.
-s-----
StoesseI is securing at present leather
medals instead of laurel wreaths. Heroes
are short-liyed.
Car Nicholas is the worlds unpopular
man. He has no rival He is coward and
tyrant in one.
Some mornings are dark and smoky
but the sunny south is preparing to assert
itself again.
Russias third fleet is not flecting
towards the far east It is needed nearer
home.
The professional lobbyists may all be
driven back to Washington and Albany,
N. Y.
William Joel Stone advocates purity
alike in campaign funds and baking pow
ders.
Andrew Carnegie is easily outclassing
Rockefeller as a professional philanthropy
list.
Tom Lawson tells the world that the
time to unload has come.
Thus far Dave Hill has not broken his
New Years resolution.
District Attorney Jerome L. mapping the
Tiger in New York.
Senator-elect Lafollette will be the SEN
ate's buzz saw.
The cold wave fingered too long to be
welcome.
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Entered at the Birmingham. Aia.' post.
office as second-class matter, nnoer ao'
OF Congress, March s, 1873
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senator-elect Lafollette will be the SEN
ate's buzz saw.