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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
TRADE is DEAD AND
ISLAND IS SUFFERING
The lnsurgent Forces Far outnumber
Those of the Government, But
Not So Well Equipped.

Havana, September 21.-Trade is dead.
tobacco crops will occur If present condi-
lions continue.
The insurrectlonsts are without any
military organization; they are operating
in gangs which 1t is stated is the best
way for their purpose and for the end
they have in view.
They are practically without money and
obtain their subsistence off the country
where the great majority of the people
sympathize with them. No prominent in
terests, 1t is stated are supplying them
with money.
The extent to which the Instruction
has gained ground is shown when 1t is
asserted the insurgent forces far out
number those of the government; are of
better fighting quality but that the latter
are better equipped. The situation has
assumed such an aspect that foreigners
have advised their governments of the
damage suffered by them, particularly
English and German citizens.
Reduced to Sore Straits.
The straits to which the government
has been reduced is indicated by the
fact that in order to get sufficient funds
to carry on its programme Of defense,
money Is Doing spent Without any legal
restrictions. Any available is being used
regardless of the purpose for which 1T
is appropriated
The whole situation is summed up by
the statement that everybody, individual
or corporation domestic or foreign, wants
Intervention to restore order and then an
nexation to preserve it.
Secretary Tafts advices from the in
terror are that the people are controlled
by neither the government nor the lib
erals, but are simply dissatisfied with con-
ditons in general
Secretaries Taft and Bacon heard today
the first American testimony on the sit
uation given by the committee of ten
Americans selected for this purpose at the
meeting held September 49, They also
heard General Freyre Andrade and AL
fredo zayas. The latter outlined the
claims of the liberals.
American Squadron Arrives.
The arrival this morning of the Ameri-
can squadron was the spectacular and i'm
pressive feature of the day, and the pres
ence of the warships suggests evidences
of intervention.
The truce between the opposing forces
continues. The governemnt, however, is
moving troops toward the city and the
rebel force under Pine Guerra Is coming
rapidly toward Havana to connect with
the rebels surrounding the capital.
1t is understood here that Secretary
Taft has sent gloomy message to Pres
ident Roosevelt, saying that private re-
ports received by him from the interior
are to the effect that a state bordering
upon anarchy prevails throughout almost
the entire island, exception being made of
the sections on the coast.
VIII Not Treat With Rebels.
1t is known that Secretary Taft has de-
cided absolutely not to treat with armed
rebel forces. This is taken to mean that
American intervention and American &C.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
IN LAUGuLAND.


The people all wear happy smiles
In Laughland;
And merriment the time beguiles
In Laughland.
1t surely is a pleasant place
OF cheerfulness and kindly grace
You never see a frowning face
In Laughland.
Oh, life is nothing but joke
In Laughland,
And evil prophets never eroak
In Laughland.
In weather foul, or bright and fair,
Nobody seems to have a care,
For gloom can never tarry there
In Laughland.
Now, why not stake claim today
In LauGhland?
And vow that you will ever stay
In Laughland?
You'll find yourself at peace-content,
The golden years serenely spent,
And Love the lord who gives consent
In Laughland.
William d. Upshaw writes about THE
Moral Grandeur of William Jennings Bry-
an" and might add, "Contrasted With
His Sartorial Negligence"
Fleas routed a brass band in Waukegan,
Ill. The band was practicing and public
sympathy was with the feas.
A LA MODE.
My lady's face
Is wreathed in smiles
Because 1t suits
The autumn styles.
Who ever thought that Referee George
Siler had $4,000 worth of character?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
No More WarshIps Going.

Washington. September Alt is not
the present intention of the navy depart
ment to order any more war vessels to
Cuba. Including those now in Cuban
waters and en- route, the latter being the
battleship New Jersey, the cruisers Min
neapolis and Newark there are a round
dozen of American warships destined for
at least temporary service In Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
At the Jefferson.

Owing to the late arrival of William
Jennings Bryan yesterday. which forced
the arrangement committee to move the
programme up two hours. 1t was impos-
sible for Mr. and Mrs. Bryan to witness
wonderland at the Jefferson theatre
last night. Two boxes had been reserved
for him and others who intended to pa
in the party, and Mr.. Bryan thanked the
committee for accepting the invitation
extended by Manager Douglas of the
theatre. He sent word to Manager Doug
las that he regretted very much that he
could not be present. Mr.. Douglas appre-
cated the circumstances and was equally
sorry that he did not have the privilege
of entertaining the distinguished Nebras-
kan
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
Work BeoIns on New Terminals.

Mexico City, September H.-Rudolph
Wiser has been appointed chief engineer
of the Vera Cruz Terminal company.
Work has begun on the new railway ter
minals at that port and will continue prob
ably for two years, the total cost being
&c 600 600
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

Fearful Remedies" Government owner
ship must be one of them.
Nearly 25,0OO persons were killed by
snakebite in India in 1904 Poor deviIsl
There wasn't a drop of snakeblte medl-
cine to be hadl
WHEN TIME SIALLOPS.
Jack and jill
Went up the hill
Their object was to spoon.
Twas morning then
Say, nine or ten.
lis now the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
ALABAMA PRESS

Prattville Progress: Alabama was re-
processed at Montgomery recently by
convention, says The Age-Herald What
we need is to have conventions abolished
altogether.
Selma Journal: Montgomery is demand
ing better telephone service Here's hop
ing she will receive a more satisfactory
response to her demand than has yet
been accorded her sister city Of Selma.
Livingston Southern Home: The depart
ment of agriculture announces that an
automobile goes to the scrap heap in two
years But usually not before 1t has
earned its worth In damage suits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Lemuel Eli Quigg is now a back
number. He served too many bosses
in Wall street and in politics. The
sub-boss was overwhelmed with his en-
fire crowd
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
WARSHIPO CANNOT GO INTO
BUSHES, SAY INSURGENTS
1coNTINUnp FRoM pAGn I'D

CONTINUED FROM PAGE II
~-~-~---------------~---
horses II they were taken. The eorre-
spondent was well received and permitted
to scrutinize the equipment Of the insur-
gents General Acosta said that If the
government was upheld by Messrs. Taft
and Bacon he would continue lighting for
the righteous cause Of the insurgents.
Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Bacon received to-
day besides an American committee, Sec
rotary MontalYo, Chief of the Rural
Guards Rodriguez, Gen. Freyre Andrade,
Vice President Mendez capote, Alfredo
zayas and several bankers and CONNER
cial men.
At midday Pine Guerra with $500 men.
1000 of whom were unarmed, with 800
extra horses entered the province of
Havana, camping at Caimto, twenty
miles from Havana Friday night he eff
feeted a junction with Brgadier Cen
eral Garlic, who has 1900 men and all
resumed the march toward Havana. At
o'clock this morning the Associated
Press correspondent Joined the rebel
forces at Guanaiay and continued with
them until they encamped. The discipline
of the force Is fair The revolutlonists
appropriate all chickens, pigs and horses,
and kill cattle whenever the commissary
requires fresh meat. Pine Guerra told
the correspondent that he and Alfredo
Zayas were working in perfect accord.
Guerra still considers himself con-
gresham.
Avoids Direct Reply.
Questioned whether he would prefer
American Intervention to the present
government, the lnsurgent leader avoid
ed replying. He asserted that he will
not attempt to enter the city during the
peace conference
Asked as to whether he had a plan
for the formation Of a provisional gov
eminent, he replied affirmatively but
would not outline It,
Vice President Mendez Capote tonight
visited Secretary Taft, taking with him
resolution adopted by the moderate
party this evening. The resolution was as
follows:
Resolved, That we submit absolute
ly to the United States mediatory COM
mission on conditions that the rebels sur
render their arms and legally promise to
accept and comply with such decisions
whatever 1t may be-
Secretary Taft filed the resolution with
out comment.
Alfredo zayas declined to comment on
the action of the moderates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

THE ENLIvENERS
If all the faddists here below
And all the busy cranSs,
And all the criminals, forsooth,
And chaps who wreck the banks,
Could be eliminated so
They'd never more exist,
The road we travel would be dull
Without a single twist
Variety would be unknown,
And local color, too;
There wouldn't be much honest toll
For legal lights to do.
The human race would be so tame
And daily life so fiat,
We'd want to sleep the darned thing out
And let 1t go at that.
NEW BOOKS.
"A Millionaire of Yesterday" Shade Of
THE Master Mummer." William Ran
dolph Hearst.
"A Prince of Sinners Richard Cam
field
THE Slave of Silence" William Jen-
nings Bryan.
Forget Me-Not" Mister Fairbanks.
When a fellow in love says he is hard
hit" the way he acts makes people think
he was struck on the head
/. FASHION SPREADING.
With nice perforations
To let in the gales.
Will vessels In future
Have peek-a-boo sails?
New York Times.
Sails peek-a-boo would never do
They won't hold wind, you see.
But vessels in the future may
Wear canvas lingerie
Yesterday was Bryan Day. The prin-
cipal features were that the Peerless One
came and went PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
Southern Cotton Association.

The members of the several state d.
visions of the Southern Cotton associa-
ton, according to statement made in
Birmingham last night by w. II. Sey-
mour president of the Alabama division,
with headquarters in Montgomery, will
be addressed this fall by President Jor-
dan, Hon. f. d. Smith of South Carolina
and Hon. s. A. Witherspoon of Me-
rldian.
In other words, according to Mr.. Sey-
mour, the Southern Cotton association
will throw itself headlong into the fight
for better prices for cotton, and will make
even greater exertiohs than heretofore.
The Alabama division will hold a meet
ing in Montgomery on the 25th inst, and
will be addressed by President Jordan
and Messrs. Smith and Witherspoon. Con-
gresham ]. Thomas Helm will also de-
liver an address before that body. Many
planters from all sections of the state will
be in attendance.
THE object just at present" said Mr..
Seymour In discussing the situation lis
to gain control of the surplus supply. As
is known, last year . 900 bales of cot
were picked during last season. The far
mer secured IL cents for his cotton, while
the manufacturer got rid of his products
at a price of II cents and more. 1t is
known that crop of 10000, 900 bales would
bring price of 10 cents per pound, while
a crop of 100000 would probably bring
a price of 10 cents. Therefore, it is seen
that more money can be made from TO-
OO0, 900 bales than from 100000 bales. The
farmers are getting more and more in
terested in the association since we have
reached a practical basis, and l am
certain that all of our efforts will not
be in vain"
Mr.. Seymour reported that the crops
throughout the state were opening fast.
and that cotton pickers were exceedingly
scarce.
I'm some quarters said he, =" I learn
that pickers are demanding 81 a hundred,
or a cent a pound!"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
PRESS POINTS

Atlanta Constitution: Secretary Taft is
the Handy Andy of the administration.
Florida Times Union: Senator La Fol
lette will stump New Jersey, Wisconsin
having stumped him a few weeks ago.
Atlanta Journal: Not every one can
follow the advice Of Mr.. Longworth. to
stick to Roosevelt as closely as he did,
Savannah News: Secretary Taft is carry
ing the "blg stick" to Cuba with him,
but the universal hope is that he will use
ii as an olive branch.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

The Hartman crowd will have a
railroad from sea to sea If they secure
the Baltimore and Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Winston Churchill lost the nominal
ton for governor In New Hampshire,
but his platform won out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
lIliteracy STAMPED Out.

Massachusetts has law which pro-
Wits the employment of a person I'M
Nae age of twenty-one years who
read and write English suf-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

President Palma is not considering
a third term He is trying to serve out
stormy second term.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

To complete his unpopular career,
Russell Sage left will which made
him cordially disliked by his relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

President Roosevelt's letter to Min
lister Quesada on lie Cuban crisis was
not Carnegieized, and it was all the
better because it was not.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

A lot of people were convinced yes
terday that they were looking on the
next President of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

The plain people in this country
greet Datto Bryan as warmly as kings
and emperors did across the sea.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

The Roosevelt family is unit, for
Son-in-Law Longworth declares that
his platform is stick to Roosevelt"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Every time President Roosevelt
makes a move Europe applauds. Is
this fear or Jolly?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

The waters of the south are to be
analysed by the geological survey, and
it might be well to put fire-waters in
the list.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Cuba is a hot-bed of unrest, and 1t
will get hotter uniess Uncle Sam does
las full duty there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Hartman Is the chief wholesaler of
the railway world. He is eelipsing the
J. P. Morgan record.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

~ ALLANT WINSTON CHURCH
W. ILL, he of the books, went up
against a railroad IN New Hamp
shire and fell down. To be expliclt-it
was the Boston and Maine, stout octo-
pus with nose for politics. Winston
didn't win. but it is just as well. He has
written at least one good book-"Richard
Carver'-and If he had been elected to Of
flee he might have been lost to literature.
There is something fearsome in the
thought of a novelist exposing himself to
the storms and stress Of a political cam
paign. Writer chaps are the most harm
less people In the world-when they are
not muczrakers or fanatics imbued with
a purpose" They are nearly always
helpless, too, and the spectacle of one
throwing himself among the wolves and
foxes of machine politics is distressing.
Rejoice, Winston, that you did not win!
If you must, you may console yourself
with the offee-seeker's motto, ut is bet
ter to have run and lost than never to
have run at ALL"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Representative Hit. who was nominated
for congress by the republican state con-
vention at Salt Lake City, lives at Well
vile, Utah. The road to Wellville is a
well-known breakfast food route.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

The village constable knows full well
that the college boy has returned to
his alma mater,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

We didn't do much for the simple life.
except talk, and it is going the same way
with simple spelling.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
THE ENLIvENERS.

Hereafter labels must tell no tales but
truthful tales.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Hartman is the chief wholesaler OF
the railway world. He is eellpsing the
J. P. Morgan record.
Cuba Is a hot-bed of unrest, and 1t
will get hotter unless Uncle Sam does
las full duty there.
The village constable knows full well
that the college boy has returned to
his alma mater,
The British are not accepting bob
tailed spelling, even If Mark Twain
does endorse 1t.
Raisuli Is becoming prominent in
Morocco again, now that stensland has
been deported.
Minoe-meat is not to be inspected or
labeled, and the buyer takes his life
In his hands.
The meat inspection law goes into
force October /, and honest labels will
be required.
Secretary Taft regrets he cannot
put the insurgents under bonds to keep
the peace.
A man was poisoned by eating hash
the other day. At last we have a clear
case!
The machine defeated Winston
Churchill, but it was Pyrrhic victory.
The Panama canal will be completed
during Mr.. Bryans presidential term.
.--.s--
Vast audiences greet Mr.. Bryan
wherever he appears, north or south.
--s----
King Alfonso is not growing round
shouldered under the Cuban troubles.
-------s.--
Kuropatkin's book Is out--that is, as
far out as the censor will permit.
The death of Trepoff has lessened
the demand for bombs in Russia.
Now, if Arkansas should rival Kim
berley it would be surprising.
Secretary Cortelyou needn't be so
pert about 1t.
Nobody in Cuba is going to jeer at
Umpire Taft.
Twenty-three looms large before DR..
Dowie.
New York is becoming subway era
zy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

The British are not accepting bob
tailed spelling, even If Mark Twain
does endorse 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Raisuli Is becoming prominent in
Morocco again, now that stensland has
been deported.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Mince-meat is not to be inspected or
labeled, and the buyer takes his life
In his hands.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

The meat inspection law goes into
force October /, and honest labels will
be required.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Secretary Taft regrets he cannot
put the insurgents under bonds to keep
the peace.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Kuropatkin's book Is out--that Is, as
far out as the censor will permit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

A man was poisoned by eating hash
the other day. At last we have clear
case!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Secretary Cortelyou needn't be SO
pert about it,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

The machine defeated Winston
Churchill, but it was Pyrrhic victory.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

The Panama canal will be completed
during Mr.. Bryan's presidential term.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Nobody in Cuba is going to jeer at
Umpire Taft.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

The death of Trepoff has lessened
the demand for bombs in Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

King Alfonso is not growing round
shouldered under the Cuban troubles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Now, if Arkansas should rival Kim
berley 1t would be surprising.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Vast audiences greet Mr.. Bryan
wherever he appears, north or south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Washington Bureau Ags-Herald 1421 G.
street N. W.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
.RAID

bingham, Ala. post
IS matter under act
), 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
win Not Treat With Rebels.

1t is known that Secretary Taft has de-
cided absolutely not to treat with armed
rebel forces. This is taken to mean that
American Intervention and American &C.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22

Who ever thought that Referee George
Siler had $4,000 worth of character?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-31
Railroads
St ROADS !
FOR RANGE TOWNS
Hibbing Likely to Become Center
Of Extensive System of
s.a 5.y4
. &. Trolley Lines.

Hibbing, Mimi, Aug. 3l:-R. F. Ber-
has returned from Chicago, where he
has been for the last ten days engaged
in the purchase Of material for the con
struction of the electric railway which
the company proposes to build upon the
Mesaba range. Franchises and rights
Of way have been secured from Buhl.
on the east of Hibbing, to Stevenson,
on the west, distance of about eigh-
teen miles. .a .
principal mines in the Hibbing district.
The company also has petitions for
franchises pending in the Virginia and
Eveleth districts. Contracts for grad
ing have been let, but the greater part
Of the work is waiting upon the sig
natures necessary from few property
owners for the right-of-way. Some OF
the owners are in the east and some in
Europe, and, while practical consent
tual work Of construction cannot be-
Gin until the right-of-Way has been le'
gally secured. So close together are
the different mines and location which
will be tapped by the road that they
practically will become one settlement
with Hibbing as the center of activity
The Mesaba Traction company OF
which Fred Meyers of 'Biwabik Is. the
leading spirit also is attempting to Sc
cure franchises in Virginia and Eve
leth. This company, however, has nc
rights whatever in the Hibbing. district
The common councils of Virginia and
tive merits Of the two propositions, and
it is expected that a franchise will be
granted to one or the other within 8
short time
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-31
LANDS WILL BE HELD
Canadian Pacific Has No Plan for Or.
ganizing Holding Company.

Special to The Journal. i.
New York, Aug. 31.-According to
the best information obtainable in this
city there is little probability that the
directors of the Canadian Pacific will
soon organize a new holding company
to take over the valuable lands which
are now held under grant from the
Canadian government. 49, .=s1
1t is true that all the company's land
grant bonds have been cancelled and
that it holds in the treasury $1S,000,-
900 of Acknowledgements contracts,
which bear 6 per cent interest. Men
who have looked into the matter esti-
mate that the unsold agricultural lands
Of the road have; a market value of
$3.50, 100000 tradition, the company
holds under grant. large amount Of
valuable mineral and timber land, par
ticularly in British Columbia. f..
1t is understood that the directors
have had under consideration for some
time a plan for distributing to the
stockholders the profits received from
the sales of land. ~ 49,. 49,