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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08
FRIGHTENING.

The industrial skies are brightening. There is electricity in the air. Things are taking on new life. Orders are coming in from a distance. One of Birmingham foundries is now receiving orders for en- larged machinery for the Louisiana sugar plantations. The smaller planters are hay. ing their cane ground at the larger plante- tions, aud this necessitates machinery of greater power. A Birmingham mineral man has just returned from business trip to the East. He secured what he went after and his trip means something. The presence of Mir. Iuman and MT. Woodward gives assurance of further development. They are big, strong men ! in the prime of life, and don't travel around for their health. They didn't come all the way from New York to see the big new coal washer at Pratt Mines, although it is well worth long trip to see. They probably came down to take the first steps toward starting up those big steel works so long talked about. Another gentleman, as powerful in the industrial field as these two. is making arrangements to start new development that will equal Pratt Mines in magnitude. The Warrior coal field is almost undeveloped aud offers unexampled opportunities for wealth. The Southern Railway Georgia Pacifc) penetrates this magnificent field, and has signifed it's purpose to build branch roads through it. This great railway is owned by the Drexel- Morgan syndicate, which has unlimited capital. The Missis- sippi river lies not far away. Coal can be shipped on barges down to New Orleans, and thus take away the Pittsburg trade. Tho coaling of steamers creates steady de- mand, and the building of the Nicaragua Canal will give greater demand. The tariff question has been settled in favor of domestic coal, and every indication poin ts to renewed activity. Great things are in store for the Birmingham district.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

THE passing of Southern railroads into strong hands by combination purchases cannot be reasonably considered harmful to general Southern interests. These high. ways have not proven profitable to their owners. They have been heavily weighed down by debt, and by the struggles inci- dent to pioneer development. They have proven wealth producers, not for them- selves, but for the territory through which they pass. They are civilizers and edu- cators. They only need the relief which financial strength can alone afford to push them forward to still greater achievements, and this comes by transfer to new and abler hands.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

ONE of the Congressional conventions announced in it's platform tbat 1.-the farmer is the only creator of wealth.'' How about the miners He digs wealth out of the ground as well as the farmer. Lord Bacon laid down three sources of wealth. agriculture, commerce and man featuring. Since his day mining has been added, mak- ing four sources of wealth, each ranking with the other.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08
OUR VISITORS.

Birmingham is hoDored by the presence of two distinguished visitors, whose com. Ing here together means something. These Are MT. John H. Inn-an and Mir. James T.
 WoodXsrd of New York. Both have DSresen themselves to be friends of the Eouth and prominent factors in her de- yelopment. = Mir. Woodward has proven sis faith in the South. and especially this
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

CONGRESSMAN CLARKE says the coi1aS( of silver at a certain ratio is not Hz = of the Democratic party, hnt policy. The principle ';es in me pledge of the Democraoy to koep both metals on a parity. If this can be done by the free and un- limited coinage of silver at ratio of Is to 1, or 20 to 1, or any other ratio, then it will be done. If 1t cannot be maintained on parity with gold, except by stopping it's coinage, then that will be done, and has been done. The Democratic party eau be safely trusted with regulating the monetary system of tue country. It will do the proper thing at the proper time and in the proper manner. There is no need to desert the ranks and join another party at the firing of tho first gun. Stand by your guns, aud having taken stand, then standl
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08
ST. PIERRE
Has Few Words to Say on the Sub-l
 ject of Shoes.

The first lot of our great bargains has just arrived in ladies' fine French kid and Dongola hand-sewed turns and extension edges all styles imaginable.
 The very latest styles, the finest shoes ever put on the market in this city. Your choice for S1.ss. There is no shoe in this lot worth less than B to $7. Gan fit any foot. Do not buy until you have seen them.
 No shoes sold to merchants. Our shoes are of all widths, that is, B, 0, D, and FEE, and sizes to '.
 Ladies' entrance 303 Nineteenth street. St. Pierre will send samples to any part of the city on inspection. 9-8-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08
SENATOR JONES oi Nevada, after twenty,

SENATOR JONES oi Nevada, after twenty one years service as a leader in the Repub. lican party, now announces his desertion of the sinking ship aud gets aboard the still frailer craft of the Populists. This is all on account of silver. The defection of Senator Jones destroys all possibility, weak though it was, of the Republicans obtain ing majority of the next Senate.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

THE man who dresses fashionably is put down as proud man, if not vain man. Yet he may not be as proud as the man be- side him dressed in an old and shabby suit. There is pride of poverty as we'll as purse. The men in the old clothes may be proud of the fact that his aristocratic birth and breeding shines through his clothes. He
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

THE friends of Col. Sam Will John throughout the State are pushing his can- didacy for speakership of the House of Representatives. His record as strong, [, conscientious and faithful legislator, his fine ability as presiding officer, and gen. ernl popularity, make his election almost certain.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

h is indeed gratifying to learn that Montgomery is emulating the example of Birmingham, and Is spending large sums in paving its streets, putting in sanitary sewers and engaging in other municipal Improvements. The Capital City seems determined to add to it's glory
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

THE Colorado Democratic convention di- vided some of the plums with the female suffragists. One woman was nominated for State Superintendent of Education. another for regent of the State University. The strong minded sisters seem to be 'gstting there inst the same. v
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

f THE Louisiana sugar planters seem to have sand in their craw if not in their sugar.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

A WEDDING party near Fanniu, Miss. [. was poisoned by eating custard made in a copper vessel. Several died. The custard was allowed to remain in the vessel too long, and the acid mixing with the copper formed q poison. The Birmingham cook ing school will remember this incident, and teach it's nunils what is poisonous.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

WE complain of the aristocracy of wealth, it's exclusiveness, it's pride, it's display; yet there is an aristocracy more exclusive, more proud, more given to van- ity. It is the aristocracy of intellect. Men of learning form 8 close combination and they admit no interlopers in the Pierian circle. Their studies give them mental habits that cut them off from sympathy with the common herd. They dwell upon the heights of Olympus, far removed from fellows of the baser sort down below. Hence men of intellect are cold, calcu- lating, exclusive. Professor Dryasdust has no love for anything but books. Many of our most intellectual men have been of this cold caste. Now and then there is an exception. And It is the exception that benefits the world. He brings the precious jewels of learning down to level with the people and enriches them and elevates them. Q
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

Birmingham Grocery company, 1910 Ssc- ond avenue, sell the best groceries at low est prices. Try them once and you will know that this is true.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

is proud because his manner and bearing command respect without the aid of clothes; he looks with all the more complacency upon his foot because an ill-ftting shoe cannot conceal it's arched instep; he regards his tapering fingers with all the more grat- ification because no diamond ring is needed to draw attention to their beauty; he ad- mirss his broad forehead all the more be- cause uncut hair tries in vain to conceal it's intellectually. On one of the theatrical show boards is the picture of tramp dressed in a ragged suit of clothes, and all unkempt and unshorn; yet his attitude, his look, his bearing, speak unmistakably of his gentle birth and careful training, and pride glows in every feature.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-08

THE South Atlantic and Gulf States should now put forward their best efforts in the cause of immigration. There never was better time. The South is just now presenting 8 most attractive picture, and comparisons are fairly in order. With a soil which responds most bountifully to the touch of labor with so great diversity of products, a climate always mild and balmy, and people full of good welconl- ing cheer for all corners, this is a most in. viLing field for the home-seeker. lt's a good time to call back those of our own blood and household who were years ago allured to the fierce climes of the North west, who have struggled with crop fail ures, freezes and sunstrokes. Let tue wan- derers return to the homes of their fathers. There is room enough, work enough and good cheer enough for all. The South has put on new garments and is coming.
Middletown transcript., 1894-11-17
The Toledo Weekly Blade.

OF the now nearly twenty thousand regu-
iar publications in the United States, there
are bnt two or three weekly newspapers
Published for general circulation in every
state and territory, and of these the Tol-
edo Weekly Blade is the best and most
popular of them all. 1t is the oldest, best
known, and has the largest circulation.
For more than twenty-five years it has
been regular visitor to every portion of
the Union, and it is we'll known at every
one of the sixty thousand odd post Offices
of the country. 1t is made especially for
family reading. 1t gives the entire news
of the world each week, in such condensed
form as will save reading scores of pages of
daily papers to get less information. Re-
publican in politics, Temperance in princi-
pie, always on the side of justice and right.
it is just the paper for the rising generation
and great educator for the whole family.
Serial stories wit and humor, short stories
Household department, Question Bureau,
Farm department, Camp Fire, Sunday
School and Young Folks are few of the
many other prominent features of this
great paper. specimen copy will be
mailed free to any address on application
and the publishers invite any person to
send in long list of addresses TO whom
they will mail sample copies. They would
be glad to mail couple of hundred speci-
mems to readers of this county. The Weekly
Blade is very large paper, and the price
is only one dollar year. Address,
The BLADE, Toledo Ohio.
Middletown transcript., 1894-11-17
LOCAL PREACHERS,
Thirty-Seventh Annual Meeting to b,
Held In MfddIetoWn

Thirty-Seventh Annual Meeting to be
Held in Mfddletown.
The Thirty seventh annual meeting of the
Local Preachers and Exhorters Association
of NJ. E. Church, Wilmington Conference,
will be held in the M. E. Church, Middle
town, Del, beginning November 10th, 1894.
PROGRAMME.
7.30 o'clock p M, sermon by Rev. w. T.
Hammond.
Alternates D. S. Clark, J. w. Harris.
Followed by revival service.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th.
$50 o'clock A. NJ, opening service.
After reading minutes, the following
programme will be taken up:
I-Address of welcome bv Rev. J. B.
Roberts.
Response by the president, Thos. Mallalieu.
H.-Report of work and experience by
the officers and members.
III.-Was Nicodemus converted, in any
sense, when Jesus talked with him about
the new birth2
IV.-Is it desirable that local preachers
should secure more honorable recognition
by our annual and general conferences, and
what can be done 10 that end2
V.-Can a member of the NJ E. Church
be q useful Christian in the work of the
church and neglect their class and prayer
meetings.
VI-What can be done to increase an
interest in, and secure large attendance
upon our associations.
Wills the third party necessary to the
success of Prohibition, and can Christian
refuse to support it without damage to his
religious experience?
SABBATH, NOVEMBER 18th.
500 o'clock A. NJ, prayer and song SER
vice conducted by C. c. Case.
900 o'clock A. NJ, love-feast conducted
by C. A. Foster.
1870 o'clock, preaching by Rev. J. R. Dill.
Alternates Herman Roe, Thomas
Numbers.
200 o'clock P. NJ, children's meeting.
$50 o'clock, prayer and song service.
730 o'clock. preaching by Rev. William
FAIRIES.
Alternates Daniel Green, J. H. Simms, NJ.
D. Followed by revival service.
The citizens of Middletown and vicinity
are cordially invited to attend all these
meetings.
Middletown transcript., 1894-11-17
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. Mr.. Ware of Germantown, Pa.
preached at st. Anne's P. E. Church last
Sunday.
A series of special services will be held in
the Forest Presbyterian Church, commen-
cling on next Monday evening. November
10Th, at 7.30 o'clock, and continuing every
evening except Saturday. Clergyman from
distance will be present, and all are cor
daily invited to attend these meetings.
The Sacrament Of the Lords Supper will be
administered on Sunday morning, Nov. %,
and the preparatory service will be held on
Saturday afternoon, November "a, at 8
o'clock.
The opening session of the Wilmington
Conference Local Preachers Association
was held last evening in the Methodist
church. Tomorrow, all aday services will
be held, commencing with prayer meeting
at O'Clock, Love Feast at 9 o'clock, Preach
ing at 1870, Sunday School at o'clock
p. m, Prayer Sercice at 6 p. m, preaching
and revival service at 7.30. The public is
cordially invited to be present at all the
sessions. Any information in regard to
entertainment may be obtained from Rey.
John B. Roberts
Middletown transcript., 1894-11-17
LITERARY NOTES.

The show of distinguished beauty, trans
fixed by famous artists, which is now TAX
ing place at the Academy of fine Arts in
New York. has been anticipated by The
Cosmopolitan Magazine in its November
issue, in an article by VIM. A. Coffin, with
illustrations of some of the more beautiful
faces. The "Great Passions of History"
series has for this months subject the
romantic career of. Agnes Sorel, who influ-
enced the destinies of France under Charles
VII. "The Art Schools of America" 1.-THE
Great British Northwest Territory" ''The
Chiefs of the American Press" and the
Public Library Movement" are amongst
The Cosmopolitan's table of contents. Sur
vivors of the war and their children will
find intense interest in sThe Story of a
Thousand" personal narrative begun in
this number by Albion w. Tourgee, who
tells in a graphic way, of regiment which
saw fierce service-of its organization, its
marches. its sports, and its death-roll.
Middletown transcript., 1894-11-17
TOWNSEND TOPICS.

Gus Gill is visiting his mother.
Thomas Wells has moved on Commerce
Street.
Last Sunday was "Golden Day" at Union
Church.
Capt Virgins has built a stable near the
roller mill.
Miss Annie Alfree, of Philadelphia is the
guest of Mrs. w. E. Hart.
Mrs. NJ. Ella Jester. of Delaware City
visited relatives and friends here last week,
Mrs. F. F. Carpenter has gone to Cape
Charles for an extended visit with her par
ents.
Mrs. W. Jacobs, of Millington made her
parents short visit the latter part of last
week.
Captain Virgins has moved from Taylor
Street to his own dwelling on Walnut
Street.
Quite number of our citizens went to
Wilmington on Monday evening to witness
the Republican parade.
The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs.
W. E. Hart on Tuesday evening. 1t was
a delightful occasion for all present.
The Ladies Aid, of Union Church held an
oyster and poultry supper on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings. Net proceeds were
about $40.
D. B. Maloney, B. G. Lockerman and
Dayid Atwell went as delegates to the New
Castle County Sunday School Convention,
held at New Castle ON Thursday.
Middletown transcript., 1894-11-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
New Castle County Association Meets
at New Castle.

New Castle County Association Meets
at New Castle.
The seventh annual session of the New
Castle County Sunday School Association
was held in New Castle ON Thursday.
The day was one Of the most beautiful oi
all the autumn, and afforded the oppor-
tunity to many Sunday School workers
from all parts of the county to attend.
President Crosby was promptly on hand at
the opening hour, and to the close showed
himself master in the management OF
such body of earnest Christian men and
women.
The papers read and all the discussions
took broad range and covered much of
the ground embracing the Sunday School
work. The paper OF DR.. Hubert, Of Grace
Church, was mastery production and
ELECTED expressions of highest conmenda-
ton. Rev. DR.. Swartz, of Wilmington,
made the closing address which held the
undivided attention of the audience.
Prof. J. R. Sweeney was at his best; he
led the large and interested audience in
song and showed his mastery powers in
awakening the highest enthusiasm as the
tide of holy song eliminated in the closing
moments of the convention.
This was pronounced to be the most in
teresting convention ever held by this asso-
citation. The delegates in attendance from
our town were Miss Emma Blackston, Miss
Mary Cochran, Mrs. Marion Price, Mrs.
N. M. Browne and Alfred G. Cox, Esq.
Middletown transcript., 1894-11-17
BLACKBIRD NOTES,

Miss Addie Smith, of Greenspring, visited
friends here Sunday.
Nat .Guessford, of near Thomas Corner,
visited his mother, Sunday.
Miss Matte Robinson has returned home
from her visit in Wilmington.
Mrs. Hushabeck. of Bunker's Hill, is
visiting her brother, Joseph Shaw.
Miss Matte Legates, of Clayton. was the
guest of Miss Barbara Beth, Sunday.
Mr.. William Ahern and wife, of Middle
town, spent Sunday at Mr.. Andrew Locker
mans.
Jacob Richardson spent Saturday and
Sunday OIL his farm, and returned to Will
mington Monday.
Joseph Buckson. of near New Castle,
accompanied by his mother, spent Sunday
here with his brother James.
The farmers around hero are about
through with their corn husking, although
some fodder is yet to be hauled from the
field.
Miss Bertha Hayden having resigned the
position as organist for the Sunday School;
Miss Maggie Keen has very kindly cot,-
sented to act in her place.
A tenant house in Thoroughfare Neck
belonging to Mr.. Ananias Ennis, was des-
troyed by fire Monday night, defective
fue was thought to be the cause. Mr..
Dennis Boyles, the tenant, succeeded in
saving the most of his household goods.
The following delegates from the M. E.
Church, here, were elected to attend the
Seventh Annual Sunday School Convention
at New Castle on Thursday. Mrs. J. E.
Brockson and Miss Barbara Beith; the
being unable to attend. Mr..
Colen Ferguson was elected in his stead.
Middletown transcript., 1894-11-17
PORT PENN.

DR.. R. Ayers was in town on Saturday.
Mrs. s. Lord is visiting in Doylestown, Pa.
Miss Florence Hall is visiting in Phila-
delphia.
Whooping cough is still prevalent, and
severe colds epidemic.
Miss Marie Pitts, of Berlin, Nd, spent a
few days with Miss Eta Dilworth during
the week.
Socially it is very quiet here. No enter
tainments for man or beast SEEM to be Oh
the carpet.
Mrs. William f. Cleaver. formerly of
Port Penn, has returned from Florida, and
will reside with her sister, Mrs. J. Janvier,
near Odessa.
Mrs. Samuel Eaton attended the w. F. M.
Society in Wilmington last week, as well as
the Home Society meeting, and found them
very interesting and inspiring.
Mr.. Isaac Cleaver and Supt. H. D. Grifi n
with their families removed to Delaware
City, Wednesday the 14th. They will be
greatly missed Mr. Cleaver has lived here
all his lifeand is thoroughly identified with
the interests of the place.
Middletown transcript., 1894-11-17
WaS If Mnrdar2

The dead body of James F. Mcconnell
with a fearful cash in the head was found
in the Brandywine creek, Wilmington,
Monday. 1t is supposed that he was en-
ticed there, struck on the head and thrown
into the water. Mcconnell was about 60
years of age, and lived with his family at
III Poplar street. The police have worked
with untiring energy, but have failed to
discover any clue or theory Tor the murder.
The place where the body was found is
about two miles from where Mcconnell
lived, and to reach it a person has to cross
a long railroad trestle and walk through q
thicket. DR.. Walker says the wounds ON
the head and face were made before the
body was in the water. When the body
was searched all of McConnelps effects,
including his pocket-book, watch, etc.,
were found in the pockets, and nothing
had been disturbed. therefore robbery
could not have been the motive for the
murder. Mr.. Mcconnell was never known
to have any enemies and was hard-work-
ing, sober industrious man.
Middletown transcript., 1894-11-17
DELAWARE CITY.

Dr. F. s. Dunlap visited Philadelphia this
week. ~
Clayton vonCulin was in Philadelphia On
Tuesday.
+ Mrs. Reignier visited Middletown on
Thursday.
H. Cairns has accepted situation at
Chester, Pa.
Rev. Geo.s. Gassner spent Thursday ii,
Wilmington.
Samuel Armstrong is attending court in
| Wilmington.
Rev. J. Edwin Amos spent Wednesday In
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Laura Dunlap is staying with friends
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Parker are visiting
friends in Ieipsie.
Raymond Hicken. of Phi Philadelphia spent
Sunday with his parents.
Rev. H. L. Braddon, of Boston visited
friends in town this week.
Misses Bessie Price and Annie Ayres have
returned from Philadelphia.
Mrs. Charles Wilson and Miss Annie Beck
visited Wilmington this week.
Mrs. Geo. Foard and Miss Nora Foard
spent Tuesday in Wilmington.
Mrs. Geo. Green and Miss Fisher were In
Wilmington on Monday night.
Mrs. W. Ellison aud Miss Ellison visited
relatives in Wilmington til is week.
Mrs. John Swan, of Baltimore is the guest
Of her mother, Mrs. H. C. Johannes.
Mrs. Lizzie Price has returned home ffom
a protracted visit to Chesap peake City.
The Daughters of the King met on Mon
day evening at the residence of Mrs. N. e
Price.
Thomas Vail, the veterinary surgeon.
was kicked by horse and badly hurta few
days ago.
Miss Matte Janvier and her guest Mrs.
Mary Boyd, of Smyrna, are visiting in
Philadelphia.
Geo. Grimes, John Jarrel and William
Anderson witnessed the parade in Will
mington on Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Cudlip, of New
York and Mrs. Fannie Sherman, of Will
mington visited Joseph Ellison last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pancoast with VIM.
Vail and daughter went to Wilmington on
Monday night to see the political demon
stration.
Miss GARNER, of this place and Mr.. Par.
ker from down the State were married last
week and were serenaded by the usual snhi.
an,e-the calathumpians
The Knights of the Golden Eagle will
attend evening service at the p E. Church
on Sunday. 1t was announced for last Sun-
day, but the date was changed
Jacob Frempt is very i'll at the residence
of his daughter in Philadelphia. His
daughters Misses Laura and Dora were has,
tily summoned to his bedside few days
ago.