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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
THE BAY STATE DEMOCRATS.

The platform of the Massachusetts Dem-
 ocrats is ringing pronunciamento. Mas
 sachusetts elects her Governor every year,
 and hence the politicians have an annual opportunity to reafirm their political prin- ciples. The Democratic platform of the old Bay State in 1893 congratulated the country upon the restoration of the National government in all it's branches to Democratic control; strongly demanded the repeal of the purchasing clause of the Sher-
 man law; demanded, as the surest protec- tion against the issue of fiat money by the government, that the National banking system be reorganized or State banks of issue be re- established; demanded tariff re- form, and demanded the election of United States Senators by direct popular vote. In their platform for 1894 they feel gratified that the repeal of the purchasing clause of the Sherman law and that tariff reform, which they advocated in 1898, have been fulfilled by the National Democracy. Not only have these measures which they ad- vocated been carried out, but many more beside. The platform proceeds to declare for sound money, approves of the income tax and condemns the Republican party for it's alliance with the American Pro- tective Association. The convention nom- mated for Governor Hon. John E. Russell.
 Massachusetts is Democratic of and on- more of than on. In 1892 it elected q Democratic Governor, but iE 1893 it elected Republican Governor by 85, ,697 plurality
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
THE WOMEN KNOW BEST.

Much comment has been caused by the official reports of the United States and Canadian eovernments, in which are pre- sented the evidences of the superior strength, purity and wholesomeness of the Royal Baking Powder.
 It is true that the good housewife looks upon commentators of the Royal Baking Powder from scientists and official sources such as these very much like fths gliding of refined gold." Her practical experience long since taught her in the most convinc. ing way the great usefulness and superb ority of the Royal article. A higher proof than this she does not want and canhot have. Yet it is pleasant for her to realize that the facts established by these great competitive tests, these scientific examina- tions made under direction ot the govern ment, exactly parallel those she had before worked out in her own common -sehse. practical way.
 It does not appear that any baking pow der, when presented in competition with the Royal, either at the government tests or before Worlds fair jnries, has ever re- ceived favor or award over the Royal or made an equal showing in purity, strength or WholesomenesS. .s.tss
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
NEGRO UNDER THE BED.
Caught Hold of Girls Foot and Woke Her Up-Fled, But Gave
 Himself Up-Trouble Expected.

GREENsBoRo, Oct. 9.-[Special. l-1his morning Robin Smith, a young negro about 16 years old, was put in jail here charged with attempt to outrage the daughter of MT. J. A. Martin, who resides few miles above town.
 Miss Martin was aroused by the hand of the villain being placed on her foot. She gave the alarm and the would-b be rapist fled through the window, which he had until this morning, when he gave himself up, stating that he knew be would be captured and wanted to make his crime as light as possible.
 Iu substance he states he entered the talk, but does not know what he might have been tempted to do had he not been discovered.
 Considerable indignation has been aroused over the brute's action.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
CYRENE COMMANDERY

MEETS AND ELECTS OFFICERS FOR THE
 ENSUING TERM. Cyrepe Commandery No. 10, Knightl Templar, at it's last meeting elected tho following officers: Eminent commander William B. Phil. lips.
 George A. Blinn. Captain. general-N. N. Polk. Preiate-Rev. o. P. Fitgsimons. Treasurer-W. H. Kettig. Recorder-M. D. Montague. Senior warden-F. Rothenhofer. Junior warden-W. O. Snyder. Standard bsarer-W. R. Hill. Sword bearer-J. D. Hilihousc. Warden-R. K. Smith.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
THE NEGRO IN THE NORTH.

Several good women of Brooklyn have organized what they call the 'Woman's Loyal Union.n Its purpose Is to help their colored fellow citizens. They admit that there is but little use in Northern negro trying to rise socially, for the prejudice against him is too strong. An educated colored girl can't accept position in school or a store without raising hubbub 1.-the white teachers and clerks invariably threaten to quit. All efforts at educating the colored children and trying to advance them in life thus prove futile. The object of this Loyal Union is to remove this prejudice as far as possible and advance the colored people commercially and socially. But the Loyal Union has undertaken more than it can accomplish. The prejudice against the negro is even stronger in the North than in the South. Only the other day a colored man of intelligence and means bought home in an aristocratic neighborhood in Brooklyn, and the citi- gems of that neighborhood rose in mass and threatened to evict him, and talked of suing the former owner of the house for thus damaging their property. The con- genial home of the negro is in the South, and he knows it and will not emigrate. The Southern men may punish him if he does wrong, but if he keeps within proper bounds be Is well treated. The difference in the manner in which the Northerners and Southerners treat the ne- gro is illustrated by the story told by an old darky who followed the Federal army back to the North after the war. Not liking the North he started back South and stopped at different farm houses for food and rest. When he approached a house and asked for something to eat the owner would give him cup of water and then tell him about the glories of freedom and how much he should love the Repub- lican party for freeing him. But one day he saw man sitting on the front porch, with his feet on the banisters and splitting tobacco juice out in the yard. When he asked for something to eat the man never turned his head, but said in 8 gruff voice, "Go back in the kitchen, you black ras- cal, and get what you want" "Thank de Lord, kuowed was den in de Souf,' exclaimed the negro.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
MURDER WILL OUT.

Right in our own city, at about 4p. m. i, October 6, we received fifty cases of w. L.. Douglass' Smith 4 Stoughton's, Rock q Co. celebrated shoes. Will be sold this week with a full hne of school shoes for boys and girls.
 See our calf and French kid shoes for ladies' winter wear at 25 per cent less than any other house.
 St. Pierre's ladies' entrance 803 Nine- teenth street. Gentlemen's. corner Nine- teenth street and Third avenue. If
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
DIR. HOLMES.

New England's poet- philosopher passed away as quietly as the sun sinks to rest.
 His end was as peaceful as his life. He lived longer than the allotted span of human life, and he accomplished this achievement by the most rigid regard to the rules of hygiene. His room was kept at the same temperature. his exercise was regular, his diet most carefully prepared. He was not blessed or cursed, with ''dangerous good health, ''as he said his friend Bryant was,
 and hence Ae took no risks. He has been chiefly noted of late years because of his extreme old age. It is an honor to man to live long, for iHargues life of sobriety, of regular habits, of peace with his fellow man. An old man Is an example to the
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
COL. S.. w. JOHN..

xEDI5s
 Among the distinguished names men, toned for the speakership of the next honse of representatives of Alabama we notice that of Col. 8. w. John of Birming- ham, whose ability is such as to qualify him for such 8 position, and the Egis joins his many friends in the hope that the worthy to wear it. As speaker of the house Colonel John would preside with dignity and fairness, and that body would do itself credit in the selection of one of his scholarly attachments and Christian virtues. Colonel John is one of the states best representative men and the people of Alabama will be pleased at his elevation to any position within their gift or the gilt of their representatives. ssosis5
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

No RADICAL changes in the new tariff need be apprehended from any source but the Republican party. If they should hap pen to again get control of the Federal government they would re-enact the Me- Kinley bill and make many of the duties higher than ever. They do not attempt to conceal their purpose. On the contrary, the Democratic party and the great mass of the people are very well satisfied with the new law, and only such changes, modifica- tions and improvements will be made from time to time as the further welfare of the people and the prosperity of the coun- try require.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

IT is estimated that the millionaires of New York and Brooklyn will pay about one- tenth of the entire income tax. There are more millionaires in those two cities than all the rest of the United States. The Federal treasury officials figure out that the government will receive about $50, . GOO, 1000 from the income tax, and these New York and Brooklyn millionaires will pay $3, GOO, 900 of it. Rockefeller and Astor will each pay $100,OO0 annually. There are thirty eight women among the mill lionaires. Mrs. Hetty Green, the stingy woman, is worth $40, 900 1000, and will have to pay Uncle Sam s40, ,00o every year. This was a good stroke of Uncle Sam's when he caught Hetty Green. The $40, 900 she will pay every year will lift the burden of taxes from many poor man.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
L ROGAN G co.
A PLEA FOR FAIR ELECTIONS.

AuSusCA lnFOnlcle.
 This republic is government of the peo- pie. by :he people and for the people. It is. therefore, of the very highest importance that whenever the popular will Is sought on any question of public policy free and full vote of duly qualified voters should be encouraged and a fair count made. The ballots of qualified voters in every election state, municipal, county, congressional -s'falling softly as the snowfakeso should execute the freeman's will as the "light- nings execute the will of God.' It is at the ballot box the people speak. Through the agency of the ballot box the people de- clare their preference for or against public measures, for or against men ambitious to represent them in positions of public trust. Haw important then that the ballot box be protected against the slightest form of ir- regularity. How important that the bal lot, which is the controlling influence un- der our form of government, should be kept pure. All good citizens are not only willing but prompt to bow to the popular will when freely and fairly expressed. Our highest interests demand free elections and fair count. On these two important ele- ments depend mutual confdence-in e word, on these two elements depend the perpetuity of our free institutions.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

THE Democratic party was in no sense of the word responsible for the late panic. It is responsible only for the effects of the laws it makes. Tbe panic actually begun under Harrison's administration, not later than the summer of 1892, under the opera . tion of the Sherman laws, and was practi- cally under headway when MT. Cleveland was inaugurated. A Republican law and administration destroyed confidence and precipitated the panic. A Democratic ad stopped it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
BY THE CARLOAD.

That immense pile of boxes at the corner of Third avenue and Nineteenth street yee- terday, which attracted so much attention, was car load of canned tomatoes just re- ceived by the enterprising grocery firm of J !. Fox's Sons. This is the way they order goods now, in order to fill with dispatch the call of the housekeepers of the city. They buy in large quantities, because they can buy cheapIy, and their customers get the ben- eft of the low prices.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

THE Republican press of the North and West call the supporters other than the regular party adherents of the Republican candidates for Congress in Alabama as ''all the parties opposed to Democracy, and 1t is right. Any one who votes for or otherwise supports Republican is neces. sarily opposed to Democracy, and such persons are correctly classed as-Repubii. cans
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

THE sugar trust may have gotten the ad- vantage of Uncle Sam on the sugar tariff, but Uncle Sam caught them on the income tax. They will pay into the treasury ssve- ral hundred thousand every year as tax on their incomes. It is hard to get away with Uncle Sam, especially if he is coached by the Democratic party.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
REMOVAL NOTICE.

My entire stock of furniture has been re. moved to 1912 Second avenue and shall be glad to welcome all my old customers aud desire furniture ct very reasonable prices, either for cash or on instaiimeut.
 1O.7-1m T. L. RUSSELL.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

An entirely new departure has been made by the A0E- HERALD in our canvasstng do. partment. Announcement of this feature is made in another collmn of this issue, under head of Agents Wanted for Weekly Age Herald." The new plan enables us to make an offer to those of our readers who desire to enter the field for us that js extra ordinarily liberal. Rsad the ahnounce- mont and, if interested, write for partio- ulRrs. dew n
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
SENATOR MORGAN

TO SPEAK AT CENTERvILLE, SATURDAY,
 .., OCTOBER 13.
 Senator John T. Morgan, Capt. Joseph F. Johnston and Hon. Oscar w. Under wood will address the citizens of Bibb county at Centerville on Saturday, Octo- Der 13, on the political issues of the day.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

THE ante-Congressional election bien. nial reduction of wages to force their em- ployes to vote the Republican ticket, has been inaugurated by the tariff-e enriched baron manufacturers of the North and East, who made war on wages during the whole period of Mckinley high tariff pro- tection.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
"THE DAZZLER." !"

Miss Florrie West, tho soubrette with s'The Dazzler," has just returned from Europe with some magnificent costumes from Worth's, which she wears in ssThe Dazzler.'' -.zs-4s---.-z
 Charlie Wayne, the comedian in 'sThe Dazzler,' is one of the cleverest eccentric comedians on the stage. He has just closed au engagement of twenty weeks at Roster BaIs. New York city. hra
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

Col. A. K. SHEPARD is accorded space in the columns of the AGE HERALD this morning to give vent to little natural spleen. Twas ever thus. "Whom the gods would destroy," etc. No more of this-it's passing chapter of the cam- paign of 1894 and in the life of Colonel Shenard. -
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

THE trend of industrial news from vari- ous parts of the country and the general re- vival of business in every section afford no comfort to Republican calamity howlers, who predicted that the country would go to the demnition bow-wows with precip- itate haste after the passage of the new tariff law,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

IT is not good shepherd that would lead the lambs of Young Democracy into the Republican fold; and unanimously they decline to follow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
HOSPITAL OF Ui

HOSPITAL OF UNITED CHARITIES. The quarterly mesting of tho board of mansgers of the Charity hospital will be held at the hospital Thursday, tho 11th in- stant, at 10 a. m.
 MRS. T. A. HAMILTON, Secretary.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
uSPIDER AND FLY. D


 This well-known performance will be seen at O'Brien's Saturday matinee and night and will prove big drawing card.
 The Atlanta Constitution has the follow ing complimentary notice of the play!
 The performance given by the "Spider and Fly' company at the Grand last night was we'll received. The attendance alone might be taken as compliment by any company, and the applause that greeted each turn of the play was pleasing assur- ance to manager and player as well.
 The '.Spider and Fly. ,, as presented last night, is by no means the same play that has been seen on the Atlanta stage by that name many timesbefore. The whole thing ties introduced is, the array of Living Pictures, which are in themselves show. The effort on the part of the management in presenting these pictures is certainly most creditable, for 1t requires almost a car load of special scenery to produo: them. celebrated paintings by Albert Operti. They are as follows:
 1. Autumn, after Greutze. 2. Duel, after Bayard. 8. Fisher Girls-statue. 4. Psyche, or Natures Mirror, after rIh Thauman: S:,.a D; Bathers, after Blot. 2. Comrades, an epi- sode of the late war. &. Watch on the Rhine. g. Life Saver. 10. The Three Llghts-Moon, Sun and Day. II. The Fifeman's Dream, A. Operti. Dedicated to tue 9re uepartuouto oi tne rit0u ocate1: J Tie work of the chorus throughout is fine and the songs and dances are clever and highly entertaining. Richard T. Brown, as William Shakespeare Pickles, an author in hard luck, Is as clever as the spp1mer day is bright. Florence Chase, as the queen of the msrmaids, makes a hit with the audience, and Anna Suits, as Lord Razzle Dazzle, is fetching in her songs, dances and tights.
 James A. Kiernan, as Emery. the valet, makes many hits throughout the play aud the contortionist, is great, while Kelly and Ashby in their tumbling speciality are fully
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

THE Republicans complain of the hard times and attribute it to the Democratic tariff. Yet times were hard under Repub, lican rule, and there were strikes and fail. this difference between Republican and Democratic rule: That whereas wages were low under Republican rule, the nccessaries of life were high; while under Democratic rule if wages are low the necessaries of life are also low. A dollar now will buy what two dollars used to buy. The Republi- can tariff cut both ways-it was two- edged sword-it caught the people going and coming.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

THE PEOPLES TRIBUNE refers to 'de- crease of s40, ,00O, ,000 in taxable values in Georgia and decrease of S6, ,0QO, ,0OO in Jef- ferson county before the German tariff bill passed', as an item of news. It is not an item of news, however, that every dollar of this decrease was suffered under and as consequence of the operation of the Mckinley high tariff law, which is vigor- ously supported by the Peoples Tribune and its Republican candidate for Congress, T. H. Aldrich, who, if in Congress, would vote to re-enact that odious measure if his party were iu a majority. The decrease was natural result of McKinleyism.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

Dr. T. NJ. Allen, dentist, 2023 and 2026 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 9-2-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

Purify your blood, tone up the system and the digestive organs by taking Hoods SarsaparilIa. ,o
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

1.-THE COUNTRY sQuIRE' has proved to be as popular as the ttOld Homestead, and MT. Archie Boyd is duplicating bis former success, having in his new play of .'The squireh q part which just fits him. Matinee at 2:15 this afternoon, and night performance at 8:15 at O 'Bfien's.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters-Ge General
 Resume of Happenings.

BAPrIsM.-On next Sunday morning at the Southside Methodist church the pas tor. Rev. Thomas w. Ragan, will preach on the subject of baptism.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

Have you read the AaE-HERALD's call for weekly agents? You should. It will surprise you to find out how much good money there is to be made. Read the an- nouncement and write for particulars.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

POLICE COMMISSION -MFETs.-The police ing yesterday sftefnoop in the office of Garrett & Underwood. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, 1, and little business of small consequence transacted, when the commission ad. journed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

A LUCKY BIRMINGHAMER.-Mr T. O.. men Birmingham lays claim to, is in the city receiving the congratulations of his friends. Tom has been appointed Inspector of government buildings for Unole Sam, and will enter upon his new field of labor iu few days.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10

IN NEW POSITION. MT. Samuel 0. Ray, who for some time was travelling passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent, Dallas, Tex., has resigned his position with that system. Mfr. Ray goes with the Houston, East and West Texas railroad h the capacity of southeastern passenger and freight agent, with headquarters in At lanta, Ga. Mir. Ray is an efficient rail. roader and his friends will congratulate him upon his new position.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
THINGS DRAMATIC.

Archie Boyd will greet his many friends at O Brien's this afternoon and tonight, not, however, as dear old Josh Whitoomb, i, the lord and master of tThe Old Home. stead," but In new role, that of ssThe Country Squire. "-s ssa
 Woros of introduction are needless, as dear old Josh Whitcomb, as represented by MT. Boyd, is too we'll kn own for waste of words. Who of the AGE -HERALD's read CTS have not seen this greatest impersona- tor of plain, large hearted, honest coun- try farmer, brimming over with kindly words to the unfortunate, always ready to aid the weary and distressed. If there be such the critic can truthfully recommend them to Archie Boyd. He it is who can bring tears to your eyes, make your hearts (if they be cold) warm up to your fellow man and teach you 8 lesson never to be for. gotten. Without affectation he Is to all appearance the character he represents ,and never fails to impress his hearers with the fact that he is worthy the title of actor. His new production, ssThe Country Squire, is said to be equal to if not supe- rior in every particular to "The Old Home stead, ' and the support MT. Boyd has sur- rounding him is guarantee of a first class and highly entertaining and instructive performance.
 Those of you who have not secured seats should not fail to go to the box office and secure them early.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-10
1.-THE COUNTY FAIR. n


 No character comedy of recent years has ''The County Fair, '' and there is no gain saying the fact that O'Brien's will be crowded during the coming performances Thursday night, as there are so many fea- lures in the play to appeal to all classes of theater- -goers. The homely, cheery humor that pervades the comedy, the many ab surdities and quaint sayings of that fussy, but good hearted old maid, Miss Abby; the petty meanness of hard-hearted and horny handed old 6olon Hammerhead; the solicitous and tender friendship of pretty Sally; the hopelessness of Tim when he is about to be sent away from the farm, and the trip of Otis to the city, make up a series of natural and relevant episodes that impress themselves upon the auditor at once. xs As1
 It is funny play, acharming bit of com edy writing with well drawn characters, thoroughly indigenous to American soil therefore at once recognizable and easily appreciated. It touches the commoner feelings of humanity, and the whole thing is rounded off with something attractive to everybody-a horse race. It would be d9ll clod, indeed, who failed to get bit excited while the. race scene is op and the horses are running for dear life, while the jockeys are whipping for all they are worth. When Gold Molasses forges slowly to the front and comes under the wire neck in the lead, it is much the same as Horatius swimming the Fiber, when
 Even the ranks of Tuscany
 Could scarcely forbear to cheer.