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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
A JUBILEE CELEBRATION.

Fifty years is long time-much more than the average lifetime. Men, there fore, naturally note such periods. Just now Messrs. Perry Davis & Son of Provi- dence, R.. L., the proprietors of Pain Killer, are celebrating the jubilee of that good old household remedy, and have doubled the capacity of their bottles with out increasing the price. This will of course make Pain- Killer more popular than ever. For fifty years it has been the family medicine chest in conn tless homes in every country on the globe. Once given trial, it stays in any home, where, when anything happens, the bottle is reached for.
 When one reflects that two years is the average life of patent medicine, these fifty years prove very plainly that if Pain- Killer had not been all that it claims it would have gone into oblivion long years ago. The old limitations of Pain Killer have gone the way of all substitutes, and the newer just as goods'' are following on, for as long as some things are recog- nized as better than others Paiu- Killer will be recognized as the best and quickest relief for internal or external pain.
 When anything happens to you or yours, nine times out of ten you can cure it your self with Pain- Killer. 9-7-eod lot
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14

tary of the Interior will no doubt consider the claims of Birmingham. This city IS centrally located and has railroad conneo- tions with every portion of the South. The material for the erection of the buildings can be obtained here much more cheaply than at any other point. The raw mate- rials for manufacture in the penitentiary work shops are here at hand. The market for their sale is at our doors. The health of the city aud surroundings is unexcelled. The Commercial Club and our Congress- man will no doubt see that the claims of Birmingham are presented to the members of the Cabinet who have the selection of the site.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
OPENING DAY

OF THE EAST LAKE ATHENEUM.
 There will be special opening exercises in the chapel of the atheneum on Tuesday, September IS, 1894, beginning at 10 a. m. consisting of short interesting addresses by a number of visitors and music and recita- lions by the teachers.
 The public is cordially invited to attend. The atheneum grows each year in popu- lar favor and it is confidently believed that the attendance next session will be the gest in it's history.
 The dummy leaving the city at 9 a. m. will be run up near the grounds for the accommodation of visitors. Yours very truly, SOLOMON PALMER,
 9.9td President.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
DRY GOODS MARKET.

NEW YokK, Sept. 13.-In commission house circles there was less apparent activ- ity to he demand, yet mail, telephone and telegraph orders called for miscella- neous assortments to an extent that ipdi- cated good, if not large, jobbiug move ment in process all over the country. Low priced ginghams, also printed fabrics, were in good request, but with much bet ter movement. Printing cloths were firm at cents bid, but no sales were reported, with more business in old goods. The tone of tho market was mu h stronger throughout. Manchester ginghams and true worth domestics advanced A cents Der Nnrd.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
NOW FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

The Jefferson County Democratic Cam paign Committee made a good beginning yesterday afternoon. There was 8 large attendance of the mem bers aud determi- nation expressed to win the fight before us by thorough organization and active work. Chairman B. A. Thompson has few equals as a ca,npaigner. He is always cool, thor oughly systematic, and knows exactly how to meet the enemy. The Democrats of Jeff ferson county have every confidence In his judgment and have made wise selection in his appointment. He will be ably as- sisted by MT. James Hillhouse, Jr,, the newly appointed secretary of the commit tee.
 MT. Underwood will be in the city today and the campaign against Radicalism will open n full blast and will be pushed wig orousIy until election day
 Reports from the country beats are most encouraging, and it is already quite evil dent that Kolb & Co. cannot lead the farmers of the Ninth District into the fold of Repu blicanism. Dr. Moseley's boast that they have "crossed the Rubicon" and cannot turn back will be strongly resented at the polls, for they are becoming fully aware of the material which composes Mir. Aldrich's machine; they are ito the manor born, and cannot be led away by the vain promises of the old Republican cry. They are not made that way, but will ever be found favoring white supremacy in party deliberations and in the selection of represeu tatives for Alabamians.
 Mir. Aldrich's great danger is that he is about to spoil mighty good business man for mighty poor politician if he for mo- ment seriously entertains the belief that the people of the Ninth District are going to allow him to represent them in Con- gress.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
OIJR PARKS.

The AGE- HERALD has repeatedly called attention to the neglected condition of our city parks. That oftentimes the gates are left open, and that children are allowed to pluck flowers, run over the grass, trample down valuable flowers and shrubbery, and that it is not uncommon to see live stock COWS, horses, hogs and goats-pasturing upon these costly and valuable shrubs, trees and flowers. We are fully aware of the depleted condition of the city treas ury, but this fact makes 1t all the more neces- sary that this valuable property of the city should be preserved.
 The park plots were donated to the city, as the deeds specifically state, for park pur- poses, and the city has expended thousands of dollars upon them in grading, fencing and in planting trees, shrubbery and How. CTS. Whether or not thts money has been iudiciously expended is not now to be dis cussed. Enough to say the money is there; and the city has an excellent basis for three beautiful parks, with a valuable start; and with proper care Birmingham will afford most delightful resorts for ladies and chil- dren, right in the center of population, within few years if these parks are only cared for now in their infancy.
 Tne attention of the city authorities is especially called tc sa1s matter-not with the requirement. that more money be spent upon the parks, but that they be cared for while they grow by fence repairs, gate shutting and an occasional arrest of parties who may be violating the laws which have been enacted for their protection. Save the parksl
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
UNITED STATES PENITENrIARY.

UNITED STATES PENITENTIARY.
 The nearest United States penitentiary to Birmirg gham is at Columbus, O. This peniteutiary is nearly always full, and United States prisoners from Alabama are sent all the way to the Kings County peni- tentiary, near Brooklyn. Judge Bruce es- inmates that Alabama sends up 150 United States prisoners every year. The govern ment is put to the expense of sending these prisoners this long distance, and has very wisely decided to build penitenliary in the South. The bill passed March 8, 1891, authorizes the Attorney-General and Sec retary of the Interior to purchase site for this Southern peniteniiary, "and cause to be erected thereon suitable buildings for the confinement of all persons convicted of any crime whose term of Imprisonment is one year or more at hard labor by any court of the United States; and the cost of these buildings shall not exceed the sum of $500, ,000 each.'' In addition to these build ings the law appropriates S100, GOO for fit- ting up workshops in each penitentiary. In selecting the site for this Southern peni- tentiary the Attorney General and Secre-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
A TREAT. TONIGHT.

Lovers of vocal music of pure and high order will have an opportunity tonight rarely afforded them ID the presence at Seals hall of MT. James F. aud Mrs. Agnes Thompson. These hIgh class artists bear with them letters and tokens-~from the European stlges and also from leading American citizens, all attesting their vocal abilities. They nave chosen a fire pro- granme for tonight, and those who are competent to enjoy such shorid not fail to attend.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
A DECREASED DIVIDEND.

LorDoN, Sapt. 13.-The semi am ual meeting of tue directors of the Bank of EDel md was held today. Mir. David Powell, the governor Of the bank, am nounced slight decrease in the dividend, which was dus to the low value of money. The net resuit>of the operations Of the par ing quidation, he says, has been to re- due the liabilities of lie bank to 2,4S1, ,985 pounds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
ERBEN'S SUCCESSOR IN CHARGE.

SOUTHAMPTON, Sept. 13.-Irmediateiy upon bis arrival here today Admiral Kirk land, United States navy, who succeeds Admiral Erben in command of the EEro- peaD station, went on board the Chicago, end his flag was at once hoisted. Her majesty's steamship Australia, which was at anchor near by, saIuted the new com mander's fisg with the usual number of guns. The saluls was replied to by the Chicago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14

TOMORROW the Democratic primary elec- tion is held in the Ashland District, Ken. lucky, which decides whether Colonel Breckinridge, Mir. Owens or MT. Settle will be the nominee for Congress from that dis trict. The probability is that Colonel Breckinridge will receive the majority of votes, as his support is standing shoulder to shoulder, while the opposition is divided between Owens and Settle The contest about to close has attracted the atten tion of the entire country and of the civilized world. The question involved is one of morals. All political differences in the party have been set aside for this one su- preme issue. The contest has resulted in many bitter personalities and much rat. tling of family skeletons The ladies have taken prominent part, and ministers of the gospel have raised their voices in favor of morality and personal purity. If this contest serves to purify the moral atmos- phere and teach our public men a lessou
 it will not have been without avail.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14

LARGE number Of department clerks in Washington, who owed their position to Breckinridge, have gone home to vote for him. Breckinridge seems to have looked after ''the boys."
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14

THE leading Republican orators have all denounced the present tariff law and ex- pressed their desire to see :he Mckinley law re- enforced. This would disrupt the present favorable business conditions and plunge us again into the slough of despond. The Republicans prefer party success 10 the couutry's prosperity.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14

DUgINa the year 1893 there was one in- dustry that increased instead of declined, namely, the building of war vessels by the government. This work created large demand for iron and steel. It is probable that more vessels will be built at an early day. The American squadron in Asiatic waters needs increasing. It is almost cer- tain that Secretary Herbert will recommend an increase of the navy, and he has inti- mated that he will suggest that the next warship be named the Kearsarge. This would be fitting compliment from him, coming as be does from the State which bears the name of the Confederate warship that so gallantly fought tue koarsarge.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14

THE Alabama Press Association is enjoy- ing the hospitality of Montgomery, and the editors are doing some profitable work among themselves. The AGE-HERALD is with them heart and soul, and is watching their proceedings with interest.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14

THOSE who talk so glibly about Hthe good old times'' should not forget that tue necessaries of life are now cheaper than ever before. In ''the good old times'' flour cost s16 barrel, calico a5 cents a yard, and other things in proportion. A farmer then would go to blacksmith shop and pay S1 to get bis plow "laid," and now he can buy a new blow for Sl. 50,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
WAIT FOR THE ACTORS HOLIDAY.

The many patrons of O'Brien's opera house will welcome with delight the an- nouncement of It's fifth attraction with the spectacular farce comedy ",nhe Actor's Holiday" which is present ted by match less cotorie of favorite artists and special ists, engaged at a weekly salary sufficient to run ordinary attractions two weeks. Besides the regular cast of six comedians, two soubrettes and six character delinia- tors, chorus of twelve trained voices of rare beauty are included in the company roster.
 night only, September F.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14
DISSOLUTION SALE.

Dr. T. M. Allen, dentist, 2023 and 3025 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 92-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14

To fully prove our appreciation for orders placed with our agent, Mr. Alex I. Klein, we authorize him to guarantee to make up suit of clothes in first-class style and per feet fitting for S5 to $l0 less than at other tailoring establishments. Our line of newly imported woolens can be seen at IF North Twentieth street.
 D'ANCoNA & Co.,, 9-1 If Chicago, Ill.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-14

Neuralgia headaches promptly cured by Promo Seltzer-trial bottle 10 cents.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1894-11-21
NTHORNE ESMERALDA COUNTY, NEVADA, NOVEMBER q. 1884,

outside world-it rather makes us less
skillful and able. What can it do,
then 1t can deceive us 1t dulls
our appreciation of powers outside of
US, until they seem SO much smaller
that we are sure we can conquer them,
and SC we gain feeling of satisfac-
tion. Nine-tenths of those who take
strong drink seek this feeling in alco-
hol. This is their refreshing" at eyen-
tide, their ''rest from the days cares"
their forgetfulness of SORROWS; but
it rests upon deceit, and at the least
trial falls into ruin. He who to-day
forgets is not any stronger tomorrow,
and so is constantly tempted to new
appeal to his false friend until his
senses are so dulled that every duty is
forgotten. His holiest interests are but
shadows and mist before his eyes, and
he knows nothing more but thirst for
the deceitful drink. Even the defend
ers of alcohol at last call halt; but
they have forgotten that the first steps
are much more easily undone than the
later ones, when the brain has in a
measure lost its power to control.
They do not forget through malice, but
because they have not rightly under
stood the physiological effect of alcohol.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1894-11-21
CARE OF THE BODY IN SUMMER.

Every twenty-four hours the human
body loses no small amount of heat by
radiation from the surface during per-
spiration. But, contrary to what
might seem probable at first thought,
this loss is oftener advantageous than
otherwise.
In this way an escape pipe, 80 to
speak, is provided for the human mo-
chanism; and just as the escape pipe
of steam engine is self regulating,
so, fortunately, the radiation of heat
from the surface of the body is under
control of the nervous system.
When the fact is made apparent to
the nerve centres that the temperature
of the body is getting too high, notice
is Immediately sent along the nerves
to openAwider the blood vessels at the
surface of the body; with the result
that the blood flows nearer the surface,
the sweat glands are stimulated to in
creased action, more water is excreted
by them, and with the water goes off
the heat.
Since it is by this means largely that
the superfluous heat of the body in
health as in disease is got rid of, it is
clearly very important, especially at
this time of the year, that the pores of
the skin should never be allowed to be-
come clogged.
With the increased amount of dust
in the atmosphere, and it's natural
propensity for adhering to the perspir-
ing body, the daily bath becomes more
of necessity during the summer
months than at any other time of the
year. One should take great care,
however, that the bodily temperture is
reduced as nearly as possibly to normal
before the bath is taken. If the tenn
perature is somewhat high, and the
body perspiring freely, the danger Of
taking cold will be increased by reason
of the sudden congestion of the blood in
the dilated vessels at the surface of the
body.
Much of the advantage to be derived
from sea bathing will be lost, unless
the crusts of salt which form in the
pores of the skin ON the evaporation
of the water are removed by subse-
quent brisk towelling or fresh-water
sponging.
Not only is the perspiration an eff
cient means of removing superfuous
heat, but by this same channel go out
many of the waste products of the
body. These waste products are always
relatively increased in the summer
months, and SO it is doubly important
that during this trying season we
should keep the skin in a healthy and
cleanly condition. Compan-
ion.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1894-11-21
WHEAT.RAISING AND FARMING.

Agriculture in the United States in
one of it's chief branches has another
very important competitor in the field.
The Argentine Republic promises soon
to become the greatest twheat-producing
country in the world. The planters
there have but recently begun the ex-
portation of wheat, but the increase
has been very rapid-rapid however,
in SO steady way that we cannot
speak of it as mere temporary or
spasmodic contribution to the worlds
supply. These shipments from Argen
tine were first noticed in 1899, when
about 100000 900 bushels were sent to
Europe;in 1898 the shipments amounted
to 5000, 900; in the first half of
1894 the shipments had been about
$4,000, 900, and the indications in
Buenos Ayres were that before
the end of the year the shipments
would aggregate rs, 100000. Another
crop will be harvested there in De-
cember, and this promises to amount to
125,000.0 There are five million
people in Argentine, and if we allow
five bushels per capita for home con-
sumption, it will easily be seen that in
the South American republic there will
be surplus of 100. 100000 bushels,
and this, of course, will go to the Euro
pean markets and Brazilian markets
once supplied by us. The Brazilians
have abrogated the treaty Of reciprocity
with us, and naturally our flour and
wheat, once exchanged for sugar, will
have to find other purchasers. The
shipments of agricultural machinery
from this country to Argentine are at
present greater than ever before, and
this shows that the wheat-planters
there are preparing to enlarge the acre.
age, as the machines most in demand
are reapers, mowers, and threshers.
There are other considerations that
make this Argentine competition for
midable. The climate is mild there,
and the food plentiful and cheap. The
laborers do not need to be housed or
clothed so well e. those who work in
our harsher climate. Then, again, the
Argentine wheat-growing regions are
quite near the seaboard, and there is
no need for long and costly land haul
to the place of expectation.
These considerations make it wise for
us to look at the future of wheat-cul-
ture in the United States with candor
and frankness. 1t will do no manner
of good to underrate the Importance OF
facts because we hold the Latins of
South America in low esteem. 1t
would be wiser for us to come in COM
petition with them only when we can
beat them, or at least hold our own.
We cannot beat them in any game that
requires the American farmers to live
as the italian laborers live who till the
fertile soil of the plains of South Amer
lea. Nor should our farmers abandon
the field to any competitors, however
formidable. In other words, we should
by no means consider the possibility OF
no longer cultivating wheat. But we
should cultivate it more wisely.-Har-
per's Weekly.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1894-11-21
THE CONFLICT AROUND THE CRADLE.

In the days when Tupper's " Proven
bial Philosophy" was taken seriously.
it was customary to quote from it the
excellent statement, A babe in house
is well-spring of pleasure Certain
ly the little atom of mortality in its
cradle is the centre of peace and SUBJ
dued quiet, while it Is asleep; and
from the moment of its waking CEN
tre-possibly storm m-centre--of domes-
tic activity. The curious thing is that
this loyable little object is also the cita-
del around which the fiercest contests of
reformer and conservative are apt to be
waged. Those who are contending
against any change in the rights or CON-
ditions of woman do it for the sake of
baby" Rally round the homel is
their persistent war-cry. On the other
hand, those who would change these
conditions assert that they are working
in the interest of ''baby" Also Thus
each side makes the cradle its citadel;
each side waves the same flag. rs when
two rival claimants are contending for
the same throne. The object of all
alike is to defend the cradle, although
the process leads them to wholly OPP
posite conclusions.
There is in the last report Of the Ma
tional Museum at Washington a cur
ious engraving of stuffed group of the
bird called the hornbill. When these
birds have built their nest the female
retires to it, and is walled in by the
male, a hole being left through which
she puts forth her beak to be simply
fed by him, until her young shall be
hatched. This picture represents the
process of feeding the husband being
perched ohivalrously on branch. 1t
might hang as decoration in multi
tudes Of human households, where verJ
much the same ideal of domesticity pre-
walls. In these families-and many of
them, for instance, speak the German
language-lt seems as essentially wrong
for mother to have any interests out
side her home as it would seem to the
female hombill to lead the life of a
mother robin. The robin flies, perches.
runs along the grass, draws herself up
with that military strut. then grasps at
worm, tears it from the ground, and
flies swiftly away with it to her nest;
and this again and again through the
livelong day. To the sequestered horn
bill the robin must seem vagrant,
bold-faced, and very reprehensible
bird; and yet both live according to
their lights, no doubt; and it takes all
sorts of birds to make world.-Harp-
er' Bazar.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1894-11-21
NOT A HALFWAY GIRL.

He was in love with the girl and
wanted to marry her, but he was eau
tious and didn't believe in the policy of
putting all his fortunes to the touch,
and then getting knocked out.
''I'd like to know just what you
think of me-" he said tentatively.
"Why?" she inquired with a arippling
little laugh.
Because it would help me in my
business"
"Oh, )" she exclaimed.
That's all right" he hastened to
assure her. 81 mean business. "
Really" she twittered.
Indeed do"
What is your business?'
"To marry you if can!"
She was sitting in the window and
he stood about four feet from her.
She got up and looked him square in
the face with fash in her eye.
WELL" she said. half Indignantly,
what do you expect me to do to help
you?"
81 don't want you to encourage me
only to turn me down." he said, hedg-
ing bit. "In other words, l want
you to met me half way"
would that be of any assistance?"
she asked wearily.
"Pd ask you on the spot" he re-
sponded with great confidence.
"Well," she said, measuring the
distance between them with her eye,
81 am no half way girl, I'd have you
know, SIR" and as his heart hope went
down with dull thud she cleared the
intervening space and lit plump on his
manly bosom. m.-Free Press.