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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
FREE ROADS.

Two farmers going to Nashville refused to pay the toll at a tolIgate, and bloody fight ensued, in which two men were killed The toll did not amount to but few cents but it was the principle involved that caused the trouble. The countrymen ob- jected to paying for the privilege of passing on the public highway. The highway was built with their money and the money of other citizens, and they felt that they had a right to free passage. The tolgate keeper who held them up they looked upon as a highway robber who exacts toll from passing travellers. There is a strain of royalty in every free born American citi- zen, and these countrymen felt it throb in their blood when they were stopped on the Kings highway. They regarded q toll gate as reflection on their liberty. And who shall say that they were not more than half right? The rich county of Da- vidson, in which Nashville is located should emulate the example of Jefferson county, and build turnpikes to every point of the county and let the people travel free. In this county the farmer can travel for hundreds of miles over macadamized roads as smooth and hard as q floor and across strong iron bridges, and no toll gate WILL ueGDdnu trlDuLe or nm or Insult his proud, liberty loving spirit. The public roads should be as free as the pas- sage through the air that the bird cleaves in it's flight. And the day has already come 10 the people of Jefferson county, and will soon come to other more benighted sections of the country, when the tollgate will be looked upon as a relic of barbarism The day is fas. coming when not only the public roads will be free, but also the rail- roads, which are really public highways. Already the question ot free railroads is being agitated in England. The world is breaking off the shackles of the past. Freedom is the watchword! Freedom to come and go as we choose; freedom to vote as we please; freedom to pray as our conscience dictates; freedom to eat, sleeI and dress we like--personal freedom, political freedom, religious freedom.
 Freedom from her mountain height
 Tore the azure robe of night
 And set the star of liberty therei
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
WILL RETAIN THE CLOTHING
 MARKET,

The New York Herald has made inquiries of the leading clothing merchants of the United States as to whether or not home manufactures in woolen goods will con- tinue to retain the home market when the new tariff on wool goes into effect in Jau- nary, 1885. Mir. J. L. Chalifoux of Low ell, Mass, and head of the large clothing house of J. L. Chalifoux & Co.,, Blrming- ham, takes hopeful view and writes as follows:
 ''As the tariff on wooens, hosiery, etc., will not go into effect before January, 1895, it is yet impossible for ne to form an in- telligent opinion how it will affect the line of goods sell. l will add, however, from what have heard in casual conversations with woolen manufacturers and clothing manufacturers, that am reasonably cer- tsiD home woolen man ufacturers will re-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
EVuLlori ESTATES.
You VIII Save Time and Money by Letting
 Them Alone,
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You VIII Save Time and Money by Letting
 Them Alone.
 It always amuscs mo when some poor deluded soul comes into my office and wants me to recover vast English es- tate.'
 Thus spoke well known attorney.
 And why does it amuse youf"
 'Bccauso," said tho lawyer, "there is so much folly in such cases. I suppose there arc not dozen families in Cincin- nati who havo not some tradition or an- other about q great inheritance over tho water, For generation after generation these chiinerical hopes are nursed until finally some branch of the family with more money than judgment concludes to prosecute the claim. Tho result Is nearly always the same. Tho victims como out of the experience with less money and more judgment.
 ''Of course there are rare instances in which Americans have recovered money from the estates of foreign ancestors, but in the great multitude of cases the rights . of the claimants have been so long delayed or wero so imaginary to begin with that 1t is only waste of time and money to pursue them.
 II havo handled many claims for for eign inheritances, and in just one case was there anything realized. After fighting for 12 years my cliont succeeded in prov ing his interest in some English property. Tho litigation, however, stirred mp about 2,o00 other heirs and after tho estate was divided and the costs were paid my client got precisely S420.
 Let me give you piece of advice: If your family arc heirs to untold millions in Europe, don't breathe it to n soul. Get all the satisfaction you can out of the re- hection that you ought to bo in the house of lords and tho master of an old ancestral home, but koep your weekly wages in your pocket "-Cincinnati Tribune.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
WILL SERVE THEIR TERMS.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S--President Debs and his associates at long conference held this morning decided to go to jail and serve the terms imposed upon them by Judge Woods without making any effort to secure a hebess corpus or appeal. This action was taken directly against the ad- vice of their lawyers, who even now insist that they will try to get an appeal. Debs gave as his reason for this sudden change that he and the other directors have no confidence in the courts and be- lieve they would not get fair show there. "We thought it was better,' he said, ''to serve out the terms at once. We will get through all the quicker, and we think we would certainly have them to serve in any case."
 All the prisoners will go to Cook county jail, notwithstanding the fact that Judge Woods ruled that they could have their choice of jails.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
A COSTLY HALF DOLLAR.

woman named Emma McMillan was ar rested and locked up in the Harbor pre- cinct station this morning on the arrival of the steamer Natchez from up the river. She is charged by Captain Leathers with at- tempting to burn the boat on the way down. About 'clock in the morning the night watchman discovered smoke and soon found there was fire in the cotton stored in the deck room. The pumps were promptly set to work and the fire put out after burning and damaging several bales of cotton. The woman says she had lost a half dollar among the cotton bales and struck match to search for it. Whether or not she caused the fire she does not know.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
Cheapest Dolls and Toys in the city at Brazer's Book Store.
GEN. E. s. DENNIS DEAD.
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CARLISLE, Ill.,, Dec. 1S.-Gen. E. s.. Dennis died yesterday at his home in this city, aged S2 years. General Dennis was born at Newburg, N. Y., in 1872, served two terms in the lower house, two terms in the senate of Illinois, was United States marshal of Kansas under President Pierce, enlisted with the union forces in the war of the rebellion, joining the Thirtieth Illinois regiment, of which he was made lieutenant colonel and afterwards colonel. For bravery in the battle of Britain $ Lane, Miss, he was raised to the rank of briga- dier- general. At the close of the war be was made a brevet major general.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
Handsome trunks and bags for holiday presents.
 The Smith Shoe Go.
SEEKS BRITISH PROTECTION

LONDON, Dec. 18.-A Central News dis patch from Che Foo says great uneasiness continues among the residents of that place, who fear outrages at the hands of Chinese soldiers. Four foreign warships are now at Che Foo. A nephew of Colonel Von Hannecken has left Sha ghai to take command of the Chinese troops at Tien- Tsin. A French engineer is constructing forts at Pekn. The remainder of the Chi nese transports have been turned over to the protection of the British flag.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
Ladies' capes and jackets at half price at The Trade Palace.
FLORENCE HOTEL ARRIVALS.
M. J. MHEELER 6 co.. pRoPRIEToRs.

M. J. WHEELER CO.,, PROPRIEToRs.
 w N Roblanthe, Rome, Ga; Leighton Hope, Mobile; W J Bowling, Atlanta; sam Dustin, Memphis; Judge William c Coch rane, Tuskaloosa; L Cardinal, Montgomery c k Smith, Athens, Ga; G " Burden , Oneonta; Miss Fannie Logwood, Athens l, Ala; M T Kern, Dallas, Tex; w K Rape, A G Ky; A K Potter, Minneapolis, Minn; E D mausfield, Memphis; C Melee Chicago Frank Whelan, St Louis; George Cure ton, Rising Pawn, Ga; A Truss,i Mem phis; w E Crawford, Alabama, A Jones, Selma; Eugene Newman, St Louis; Ed F Sisson, Santa Fe railway; M Ford Cbattanooga,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
WANT LOWER RATES.

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 18.-Grocerymen from Atlanta, Richmond, Nashville, Chat tanooga, Montgomery, Savannah, Charles ton, Memphis and other southern cities met the rate committee of the Southern Railway and Steamship association here to- day. The merchants want lower rates on car load lots. After they were heard the rate committee referred the matter to a special committed,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

Just received 5000 pair mems shoes which we will sell for $1.I5 and $l.25, worth SI.75 and $2.OO. Birmingham Shoe Company, 2l8 N. 18th street, next to LoVeman, Jos eph & Loeb's. aeI0 G
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
A DELIGHTFUL DANCE

The Philhedonians gave delightful daDce in their club rooms on Twentv-first street last night from to 2 o'clock. Eighteen couples were in attendance and the occa- sion was one of merriment. The dance was led by Mir. Charles Davis and Miss Kathleen Hooper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder World Q Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.

To reduce our stock of shoes we will sell them till Christ mas strictly at cost. Birming- ham Shoe Company, 2l8 N. 18th street, next to Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's. deIo G
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
Canadian Club, Old Sar:

Canadian Club, Old Sara toga. Blair, Osborn & Ballard, O. F. O., Old Oscar Pepper, Chesterfield, Greenbriar, Lin coin County and Paul Jones are only a few of our numer- ous brands. Our guarantee with everything we sell. Wholesale department open at night.
 SOLOMON & LEVI,
 lst avenue and 2Oth street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
INTERESTING TO EVERY MAN IN BIR
 MINGHAM.

Monday, October 15, we will put on sale 500 pairs of mems fine sample shoes, made by Manss Shoe company of Cincinnati, in all styles-French calf, kangaroo and cor retail from S5 to $S; will be sold at $2. 50 to $3.25. Also sixty pairs of fine French calf boots, in all shapes, worth from S8 to S14, will be sold from B to s5. Come and ex- anime them. We still have 250 pairs of ladies' fine samples at $1. 98, worth B to S5. All kiuds of repairing done.
 ST. PIERRE. Ladies' entrance 303 Nineteenth Street. Gents' entrance corner Third Avenue and Nineteenth street. oct IA If
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
, Silk smoking jackets for Christmas at The Trade Pal
KILLED ON A SIDING.

MONTGOMERY, Dec. 1S.-At Fillmore sta ton this morning MT. William G. Robert son was killed by Il train of cars. Mir. Robertson was walking on side track, when freight train backed in on him with the above result. Mir. Robertson was one ot the oldest citizans of the county, having been born in 1872. He was quite deaf, and for that reason did not hear the alarm sounded by the trainmen when they Saw his danger.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
SAYS IT,s UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-The Sun this morning prints the following in it's edi- torial columns; We are enabled on the highest authority to state that Messrs. Jo- seph H. Choate and Clarence A. Seward regard the new income tax as unconstitu- tional, and that these eminent lawyers will represent large body of public spirited New Y ork merchants and business men, who propose to test the constitutionality of the law in the courts.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
---------l@~I-7-l@--- THE MODERN MOTHER

has found that her little ones are improved more by the pleasant laxative, Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative effect of a gentle remedy than by any other, and that it is more acceptable to them. Chill dren enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufac-
 tured by the California Zig Syrup company
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
Holiday shoes and holiday slippers at bargains. W. Smith Shoe Go.
COLD WEATHER.

Wards coal yard is prepared to furnish you with Carbon Hill or Galloway coal on short notice. Buy your coal from them once and you will have reason to become regular customer. Supply of stove and kindling wood on hand. Telephone 4S7.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
SENTENCED TO HANG.
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ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 1S.-ln the superior court today Judge Richard H. Clarke sem tenced Alexander Carr and Will Myers to be hanged February 8. Carr killed Capt. Ii. O. King in Atlanta about three months ago, and Myers was recently convicted as the assassin of Forest Crowley. Carr is P and Myers but IS years of age.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
HANGED TO A TREE.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 18.-A epocial to the Times Union from Ocala, Fla. says: William Jones, a negro boy, aged 16, was lynched near here this morning for ravish- ing Miss Sanderson, a white girl, aged 15. The negro was taken from officers by a mob and suspended from the nearest tree. The gifl was terribly injured.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

Alabama" certificates re- deemed by the Birmingham Fireworks Company, 2lst street, between 1st and Ed avenues. Present them and get free fireworks. aeI0 .5t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

The place to buy fireworks is at the Birmingham Fire. works Company's, 2lst street, between Ist and 2d avenues. del9 St
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.

As especially recorded hourly for the AGE HERALD on the standard thermometers at Hughes drug store, corner Nineteenth street and Second avenue. The figures given are in all instances for temperature recorded in the shade and on northern sheltered eGposure:
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
THE MEATHEK.

WARRINGTON, Dec. 18.-Forecast of weather for the succeeding twenty four hours: Fair; warmer; [ o! tn winds, becom- ing variable.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

Have you read the AGE HERALD's call for weekly agents? You should. 1t 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., 1894-12-19

Don't fail to call on the Bir- mingham Fireworks Com pany, Galatoire's old stand, for your fireworks. deI0 5t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

For suitable Christmas present buy a nice pipe or box cigars from J. Sundheim- er's, 219 Nineteenth street. 12-2-1m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

An entirely new departure has been made by the AGE- HERALD in our canvassing de- partment. Announcement of this feature is made in another column 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 is extra ordinarily liberal. Read the announce ment and, if interested, write for partc- ulars d&w If
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
KENTUCKY HORSES AND
 MULES.

J. M. Neil & Son, Morris ave- nue and 24th street, will sell a car of horses and mules at auction on Wednesday, De- cember 19. Sale commences at II a. m. aeI8 2t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

ONE of our exchanges suggests as a solu- tion of the convict problem that the United States should purchase island and ship all the convicts there. This is not feasible, for the United States has no control over State convicts. It could send the criminals convicted in Federal courts to an island, but these criminals constitute but a small proportion of the total number of convicts. If this government was monarchy, such as Russia, it could deport it's convicts, but it is republic, not a monarchy. Each State must solve it's convict problem after it's own manner.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

The flesh of the boa constructor is eaten by the aborigincs of Brazil.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

Have you read the AGE-HKRALD's call for weekly agents? You should. It will surprise you 10 find out how much good money there is 10 be made. Read the an- nouEcement and write for particulars.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

If you are in need of pure and unadulterated wines and liquors for the holidays call on us. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Wholesale department open at night.
 SOLOMON & LEVI, 1st avenue and 2Oth street. Aa1b lt
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
NOTICE.

For the accommodation of our city trade we will keep our store open every night until 9 o'clock p. m. Meyer Marx Co.,, Wholesale Liquors, lIS 18th street. 12-8-Iot
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

Just received 5000 pair of ladies' shoes which we will sell at 98c a pair, worth $l.5O. Birmingham Shoe Company, 2l8 ". 18th street, next to Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

The New York Central ran a train 439 Nies in 425 nutes, the best long distance rtn ou record.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

Eat Alabama rolled oats. They are the best. Certificate in every package. de5 /
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
The U. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 sU others.
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

 MONTGOMERY, Dec. 1S.-[Special. 1.-The following supreme court decisions were rendered today:
 Brickell, C. J.-John Purifoy, auditor, vs. L. D. Godfrey, from city court of Montgomery; confirmed.
 Mcclellan, J J.-J. C. Chestnut vs. NJ. M. Tyson from Lowndes circuit court; reversed and remauded.
 Haralson, 1.-The First National Bank of Montgomery vs. Margaret Nelson, from Montgomery circuit court; affirmed. Hoods Sarsaparilla gives the blood vii tality and richness. It prevents much sickness.
 On Friday night, December 21, there will be magic lantern exhibition aud balloon ascension on Morris aveoue. Good view from Twenty first street bridge, After the show is over every child present who will give us a card bearing the name and ad . dress of his or her mother or lady of the house with whom they live we will pre- sent them with one Alabama certificate and a pretty calendar. The certificates will be redeemed the next day in fireworks. Call on us tor premium list.
 12-103. MCMILLAN-LEE Co.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
BUYING COTTON FREELY

BU4INE COTION FREELY.
 AUGUSTA, Ga., Dec. 1S.-Spot cotton is being bought very freely by investors, who prefer the actual article 10 futures. Sev- eral thousand bales are already stored here and the stock is almost daily being added to,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

THE light of a genuiuo went out when Robert Louis Stevenson died. He possessed the power to translate the feelings of the heart as few men have ever possessed it. He was of Scotch descent and was born in Edinburg in 1850. He was educated for a lawyer, but soon devoted himself to liter ature. His fame is most closely allied to "Dr. Jekyll and MT. Hyde,' but he has written other works of equal merit, such as "Treasure Island,' fKidnapped, :"
 ''The New Arabian Nights" and the s'Black Arrow." He went to Samoa, in the South Pacific, for his lung trouble, and while there was a witness 10 the vol
 cauic eruption that started great tidal wave that swept round the globe. His de- scription of this terrible convulsion of nature is sublime. He sympathized with the native Samoans in their struggle for independence, and espoused their cause as against the United States, England and Germany, the three treaty powers that govern the island.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19
Cents silk initial handker- chiefs, best quality, at 44c at The Trade Palace.
ANOTHER REMOVAL.

The Birmingham Undertakers have re- moved their establishment to 215 North Twentieth street, and now have on hand a large and complete line of undertaking goods. They will attend promptly to any orders intrusted to them. Open day and night. 12-5-1m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

Wholesale fireworks at Bir- mingham Fireworks Com- pany's, 2lst street, between 1st and 2d avenues. deIo 5t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

Overflow stock of holiday goods at one-third their origi- nal cost. The Smith & Mont gomery Annex, 2OOS lst ave. 1eIq .t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

For the lowest prices on sol i'd silver plate, diamonds and watches call on the Birming- ham Book Company, 1908 2d avenue. They are closing out this line.
 JOHN B. RODEN, deI8 2t Manager.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

| Hoods Sarsaparilla gives the blood vii | tality and richness. It prevents much sipL<D
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

See McMillan-Lee Company advertisement. They will give away free fireworks Christmas, Qe5 /
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

tain the greater part, if not all, of the American clothing markets, as in the past. Prices of woolens will be lower, but as the tailGrs' wages have been greatly advanced ready, made clothing prices will remain nearly the same as they have been this season.'
 MUNICIPALITIES OWER5-LIABILITY
 The Supreme Court of Georgia held, in the recent case of the city of Atlanta vs. Milan, that the duty of city to keep tends to all the sidewalk intended for travel by the public as thoroughfare, and is not confined to keeping in safe condition q special part only of the sidewalk which happens to be most generally used. In an- other case, decided at the same time (Love duty of keeping the streets clear of putrid or other substances offensive to the sense of smell, and which tend to imperil the public health, devolved, under tho charter of tue city of Atlanta, upon the Board of Health oi the city, and that the functions being governmental and not purely admin istrative in their character, it followed that if in the exercise of such functions and in the discharge of the duties devolving upon the department hereunder a private cti- zen was injured by the negligence of one of it's servants in and about such work, no right of action arose against the city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

Dr. T. M. Allen, dentist, 2023 and 2O25 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala, 9-2-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-19

THE Bessemer Weekly says employers are becoming very much alarmed at the employers liability bill introduced by Hon. s. w. John. The Bessemer Weekly says the bill presumas the negligence of the employer until he proves otherwise-that the burden of proof rests upon the em- ployer. The bill introduced by Representa- tive John, as we understand it, is simply amendatory of the employers liability law which he introduced in 1884, and does not change the line of evidence. It seeks to rectify several errors found in the working of the present law. For instance, if q man WAS injured by defective hammer under the present law he could not recover dam ages, for hammer IS not classed as ma chinery. Again, it seeks to make the law as humane and comprehensive as the Fed. eral law. If two men working side by side, one a citizen of Alabama and the other citizen of Georgia, are injured the Georgian would carry his case to the Fed eral courts and get prompter justice than in tho State courts. The bill need not be feared by employers who are not guilty of negligen ce.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1894-01-08

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profession que puedaa hacer otro tanto Sc conoce
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