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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
AN UN-AMERICAN OATH,

The Nashville Ameri can quotes from the oath taken by persons who join the Amer ican Protective Association, as follows:
 do most solemniy promise and swear that will not vote for nor counsel others to vote for any Roman Catholic. and will vote only for Protestants; that will endeavor at all times to place the political positions of this govern in the hands of the Protestants.
 AS the A. P. A. s are very live and ac- tive factor in Nashville politics and are not making any secret of their existence and work, we presume the American has the above on authority. If so, the Democratic party may as we'll face the fact that it has got fight on its hands. It is from it's foundation pledged against religious po- scription in politics and the secret society method of nominating and electing public officers. Suppose the Catholics should fol- low shit, and the two societies should spread until they embraced all of both be- liefs. That would be an intoIerable con- dition, and the common sense of the Amer can people will fight the new movement from the beginning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
STATE CAMPAIGN.

Lafayette Sun: Judge Dowdell and Judge Robinson have been nominated by the democratic convention of Chambers county for representatives. This is a strong team, and Chambers will no doubt witness a campaign not equalled since 1886, when the hills and valleys were made to echo and re-echo with eloquence and reasoning that drew out the people en masse at every appointment. Judge Rob- inson was the candidate then for probate judge, and was ably supported by Judge Dowdell and his main opposition on the fersonian nominee for the legislature from that county. There has been a kind of presto change during the past ten years in the political coloring of old Cham bers, and this campaign will no doubt be interesting from start to finish.
 Huntsville Mercury: Colonel Oates is making the welkin ring in and near Bir- mingham. He is crying "come on, boys,' and the boys are coming. Colonel Oates is a magnetic speaker and made many con verts to democracy. The good citizens of but when the votes are counted in August magnificent majority will be given to the democratic state ticket.
 
 Blount County News Dispatch. From the Tennessee river to the Gulf of Mexico and from the Tombigbee to the Chatta- oochee the beacon fires of democracy are burning with brilliancy not seen since the days of Houston. The Hon. William c. Oates will be elected governor of Ala bama on the 9th proximo by at least 30 ,O0O majority, which, from the present tone and temper of the people, may swell to 50, 900 majority. Captain Kolb's deal with Senator Hoar of Massachusetts sealed his fate and he can never be governor of the great state of Alabama.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
democrats; J w Belcher, Kolbite; return ing officer, o B Short, democrat.

democrats; J W Belcher, Kolbite; return ing officer, 0 Short, democrat.
 BEAT 29, PRATT CITY. Managers, J G Moore, T H Moore, dem- ocrats; Christopher Ellis, Kolbite; return ing officer, Rogers, democrat.
 BEAT 30, WILLIAMSBURG. Managers, A " Nichols, F Johnson, democrats; B Franklin, Kolbite; return ing officer E Williams, democrat.
 BEAT 31, ACTIONS. Managers, w Y Jones, Sam Patton, ST., democrats; Thomas G Patton, Kolbite; re- turning officer, Bailey, democrat.
 BEAT 31, PUMP HOUSE. Managers, w A Merzel, J M Moore, democrats; J Vactor, Kolbte; returning officer, P Nelson, democrat.
 BEAT 32, SMITH MILLS. H billiard, Bur Smith, democrats; P 0 Grimes, Kolbte; returning officer, I L Smith.
 BEAT 32, BRADFORD. Managers, Charlie Smith, Sam Frank, democrats; H T Dorman, Kolbite; return ing officer, M Dorse, democrat.
 BEAT 33, BEssEMER. Managers, T P Waller, " R Henderson, democrats; ) T Carnile, Kolbite; returning officer, J c Burgin, democrat.
 BEAT 34, wooDLAwN. Managers, H Sims, c c Fleming, demo- crat; G Lanier, Kolbite; returning off, cer, J B Wood, democrat.
 BEAI34, AvoNDALE. Managers, D H Sumner, D J McCord, democrats R H Rennalur, Kolbite; return ing officer, H Reese, democrat.
 BEAT 35, GIvINas. Managers, K P Laird, s Parsons, democrats; w Waller, Kolbite; return ing officer, s D Travis, democrat.
 BEAT 36, GATE CITY. Managers, G Worsham, Mike Bonhol- ser, democrats; T Green kolbite; return ing officer, W E Allbrittian, democrat.
 BEAT 37, BIRMINGHAM, NORTH. Managers, A w Miller, Chappell Cory, democrats; M H Stanley, Robbie; return. ing officer, W l Love, democrat.
 BEAT 37, BIRMINGHAM, SOUTH. Managers, Harry Jones, J E Ellis, demo- crats; E Burke, Kolbite; returning off cer, c Senn, democrat.
 BEAT 3S, LrNN's. Managers, M Miller, J DeB Hooper, democrats; Pat Carr, Kolbite; returning officer, Waldrop, democrat.
 BEAT 39, HARRINGTON. Managers, John Farrin gton, w Crum- ley, democrats; D Franklin, Kolbite; re- turning officer, Bascom Miller, democrat.
 BEAT 40, HUEY's. Managers, c l. Dobbs, Curry Huey, dem- ocrats; Walker, Kobite; returning of- fcer, Felix Huey, democrat.
 BEAT 40, wooDwARD's. Managers, W Bass, Jesse w Brown, democrats; William Wallace, Kolbite; re- turning officer, James Eastes, democrat.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
THE CITIZENS, MEETING.

This is no time in the history of Jeffer- son county for any citizen to hang back and palter with his fears and interest. We have simply got to look at the situa- tion as it is and stand together regardless of politics on the broad ground of good citizenship. At the citizens meeting yes terday afternoon the statement was made that out in the country the honest farmers were surprised at good citizens who as- sumed the duties of deputy marshals in guarding bridges because they understood that Birmin gham people were in sympathy with the strike, and therefore, as conclu. sion, with the lawlessness growing out of the strike.
 We will venture 10 say that in the begin ming vast majority of the people here did sympathize with the miners, and hoped they would win. But only the criminals among us ever felt the slightest sympathy for law breaking. Now that the strike has failed and become mere protracted agony, the good citizens of this community, with one accord, are looking squarely at the sit- uation and demanding that the strike shall come to an end. They believe that the leaders can terminate it at their will, and on them the responsibility for all this trouble and suffering is being fixed.
 The meeting of citizens yesterday gave forth no uncertain sound. The people are on the side of law and order; are behind the Governor and sheriff and marshal in their efforts to protect property and life, and they demand that those responsible for longer continuance of the strike shall cease the fruitless and ruinous business.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE.

$21.70 TO UNITED SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN
 ENDEAvoR, CLEVELAND, O., JULY 11-15,
 1894
 For this occasion we will sell tickets on July 8, g and 10 to Cleveland, O., and re- turn at rate of one fare for the round trip, limited for return to July 31, 1894, in- elusive.
 $26. 90-AMERICAN BAPTISIs YOUNG PEo
 PLIES UNION, TORONTO, CANADA, JULY
 1922, 1894.
 For this occasion we will sell tickets on July 16, F, 1894, to Toronto, Canada, and return at rate of one fare for the round trip, limited for return to July S1, 1894, in-- elusive.
 Note.-Tickets for both meetings must be stamped and signed by joint agents at Cleveland or Toronto before they will be good for return.
 Parties desiring to remain longer than July 3l can, by depositing their tickets with joint agents at points named. have the limit extended to September 15, 1894. Any information cheerfully furnished. No trouble to answer questions.
 J. k. MCGREaoR, Passenger Agent,
 jy4 td 2O05 First Avenue-Phone SOP.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
FAIR ELECTIONS.

The people of Alabama are awakened t. the necessity that the ballot must be preserved in it's purity. Whatever fraud may have grown up under the original plea of necessity, they have determined that an equal necessity today demands fair and honest elections. Naturally, in this effort of the body polite to go for ward, the great Democratic party took the lead. Empty Reclamation, loud sounding cries and mighty aud aimess beating of the winds are not promises of practical re- form. The Democratic party took hold of the situation in a practical and honest way and enacted the Sayre election law. It's purpose and it's provisions are for fair cleo tions, and everywhere the Democrats are standing by it and giving forth no uncer- tain sound as to their intention of exe- cutting it honestly and to the letter. It is practical, and promises to be effective. The men who oppose it and obstruct it are the ones who stand against honest elec- tions.
 In this connection we desire to call att tention to the following resolutions, adopted by the Democratic mass meeting in Chambers county which nominated Judge Dowdell and Judge Robinson for the 'Legislature:
 That we have free ballot and fair count, and to this end we demand that the officers of the law having the appointment of the man. agers of the election make these appointments in accordance with the letter and spirit of the law.
 That we favor a fair trial of the Sayre elec- tion law and if it should not secure fair elec- tions, then tho enactment of such an election law will seclre fair elections
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
Democratic County Ticket.
HE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

rThe democracy of Alabama, in conven- ton assembled, reaffirm the principles of the democI attic party as declared In the platform of our party at Chicago in 1892, and congratulate the country upon the suc- cess of those principles in the triumphant election of Grover Cleveland, who, by his generous treatment of our people, has shown that he is the president of the whole country, knowing no north, no south, no east, no west.
 We recognize the wisdom and patriotism of our president and believe in his fealty to the principles of our party, and lndorse his administration of the federal govern ment. While some of us may differ from him in matters of policy, we are agreed in the belief that he is actuated by motives of highest patriotism and by an unselfish de- votion to the highest good of the whole people. While there are differences of opinion among us in matters of detail, we all believe in the free coinage of silver whenever it can be done consistently with the maintenance of sound aud safe cur rency.
 We earnestly urge upon our senators and representatives in congress the speedy re- form of the tariff and the speedy repeal of tho 10 per cent tax on the issue of state banks.
 We heartily commend and indorse the present admin istration of the state govern. ment, headed by Governor Thomas G. Jones, who has so wisely and courageously discharged bis great trust, and we com mend his impartial and fearless execution of the laws.
 We pledge to the people of Alabamaa continuance of the good government of our state affairs inaugurated by the election of George 5. Houston in 1874.
 The election law enacted at the last ses- sion of our general assembly is in accord ance with the principles upon which are based the laws regulating elections in a large majority of the states of this union, without regard to party, and intended to obtain it the ballot box full and free ex- pression of the popular will. We believe in giving it fair trial, and should it fail to accomplish the end which it was intended to effect, we pledge ourselves to make such changes and alterations therein as may be necessary to effect that end.
 We pledge our party 10 the maintenance of n system of free public schools and to increase the appropriations for that pur- pose whenever the financial condition of the state will permit.
 The party is pledged to continue it's ef- forts 10 remove ell the evils of the present convict system, and to enact all appro- prate legislation to prevent it's working injustice to any class of our people.
 We extend a cordial invitation 10 all voters of Alabama, who believe in the principles of democracy and are iu favor of the maintenance of good government, 10 unite with us in the election of the ticket nominated by this convention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
classical education if he has not read of the pleasure of Barmecde feast.

IN New York and New Orleans there are restaurants conducted on the principle that if you put man on his honor and trust to his honesty you will not be deceived. In the center of the restaurant is long table filled with food already prepared. The prices are attached to the different dishes and you walk up, make your selection, carry it to @ smaller table and settle for what you have had. This method dis penses with the service of walters, which is the principal expense in a restaurant. The proprietor is thus enabled to serve food at one-half the cost of other restau- rants. The idea is good one and may be generally adopted. It would become uni versal but for suckers and dead beats. Such restaurant might be successfully conducted in Birmingham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06

MIR. HowELLs, in one of his altruistic articles, says he never sits near Il window in a restaurant, for fear some beggar pass ing by will see the abundance of food and feel an additional gripping in his empty stomach. This is the very climax of altru- istic sentimentality. It does more credit to MT. Howells' heart than to his head. He should know that the sight of food sat- isfies hunger. A cook does not eat much. The sight of food starts the secretions of saliva, and this affords the qualification of taste that comes in mastication. The only other aching void to be filled is the empty stomach. The beggar, then, with pocket full of mud, can stand at a restaurant win- dow and satisfy his hunger by watching people eat and filling his stomach with mud at the same time. It is we'll known fact that the clay-eaters of Georgia give evidence of the greatest epicuruen pleasure while partaking of their favorite dish. Such a menu has the additional advantage that there is but little danger of over-eat- tug, with its accompaniment of aches and gripings. MT. Howells has neglected his
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
A SUMMER IN THE NORTH.

A description of hundreds of the charm ing lakes and pleasure resorts of the north, northwest and west, the best route or routes by which they are reached, together with list of hotels and boarding houses, the names of the proprietors, and the rates per day and per week, and all information pertaining to a summer in the north are con- tained in a handsome publication entitled sHints to Tourists,'' recently issued by the Chicago and Northwestern railway. Copies will be mailed free to any address upon application to w. A. Thrall, general passenger and ticket agent, Chicago, III.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
THE GRANGE.

w. J. Rountree is attending the meeting of the State grange in Henry county, of which body he is the Treasurer.--Se Times. .
 This is reminder of an organization that once created as great a stir in the world as the Alliance, though it never did go into politics except to a limited extent. The fripperies were long ago lost to the or- der, and it settled down into a purely farmer's organization, devoted in quiet and unostentatious way, to improve agri- cultural methods and conditions. It makes no fuss in Alabama, but still lives as vigorous factor in a number of communi- ties. Its state organization is preserved intact and we doubt not that when the political excitement on which the Alliance feeds shall pass away, the Grange will take on new life and both orders will be- come strong and healthful means of im- provement and education among the farmers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
WHEN TRAVELLING.

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take it acls most pleasantly and effectually on the kidneys. liver and bowels, preventing levers, headaches and other forms of sick ness. For sale in 50c and Fl bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup company only.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06

THE AGE HERALD stenographer who took Colouel Oates' great speech notifies us that he was not overcome by the heat, but was called off next day to Mary Lee to report the investigation into the mine dis aster. We knew that, but forgot it. The truth of the business is, that the finest stenographer in Alabama is never affected by heat nor cold, nor aught else but the call of duty. '.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06

THE word @ environments was recently used by Senator Butler, and is sometimes used by other intelligent people. Without consulting the dictionary, we venture the assertion that there is no such word. To say that ia man is the creature of his en- vironments'' is as bad as to say "atmos. pheres b
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06

THE Democratic Committee of Marshal county is trying to get some Jeffersonian to meet Captain Fred Ferguson on the stump up there in joint discussion. That is all that is needed now to insure Marshal for the Democracy,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06

THE Pullman strike recalls the strike in New Orleans some months ago. All the labor organizations in that city were united, and when one ordered strike the others went out through sympathy. The busi- ness of the city was paralyzed. Street car drivers, hackmen, roustabouts, clerks, boot blacks, bakers, and workmen in all lines stopped work. A fashionable wedding took place during the strike, and the bridal party repaired to the church iu wagons. Finally the United States troops were called in and suppressed the strike.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06

WHAT the good citizens of Birmingham want is to put in operation all the forces in this community, to restrain law lessness and restore peace and prosperity to this district. The press should move to. gether and in accord with all the influences that make for the public good. THE AGE HERALD sincerely regrets that its evening contemporary should have failed to lend its sympathy to the most important action yet taken by our best citizens.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06

GOVERNOR HoGG and party are swinging around the circle "down East," and the Governor is thanking the people for their hospitality in true Texas style.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
THE DaiIy True Democrat is the name of

THE Daily True Democrat is the name of a new daily paper just issued at Montgom- cry. It advocates the claims of Captain Kolb for Governor, and says it will be run on business principles. We doubt very much whether Kolb daily at Montgomery or any where else will succeed as a business enterprise, but the new venture starts out ignoring personalities, and will help to en- liven the situation for few weeks at any rate.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
7-3.4t

In Brittany every village has it's witch and it's attendant black cat. The cats assem- ble on the great heath at midnight of full moon, when the devil gives them his or ders for their respective lnistresses.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AssOCIA- TION, ASBURY PARK, JULY 6-13,

1894.
 Inasmuch as the Georgia Pacific has al- ways heretofore besn foremost in the pre- sentation of cheap rates to all points, we wish it understood that we are still in po- sition 10 make just as cheap rate On occa- sion of the above meeting as any other line. So that our patrons who have se- lected our line for this trip will certainly be protected by the advantage of the very lowest rate offered.
 l.. A. SHIPMAN, T. P. A.. 7-3.4t 2201 Second avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06

THERE is really nothing in a name or the Jcffersonians would never call their new Montgomery daily "The True Demo- crat.'
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06

THE negroes of western Louisiana and eastern Texas have organized "Black Cap pers" associations. Whatever may be said of the order, there is no denying that its name fits.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-06

; THE Representative in Washington are anxious to finish the tariff bill and es- cape the heat of the capital, but they we'll know that as hot ss 1t is in Washington it will be great deal hotter at home if they leave without settling the tariff.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-03-26
pwARFlNe fREEs IN yAPAN.
In the Case of Pines the Process Requires
Ten Years for Completioh.

In the Case of Pines the Process Requires
Ten Years for Cnmpletioh.
The art of dwarfing plants is SO lit
tie known in other lands that u short
description of its process is given by
Garden and Forest. The pines may
truly be considered the most impor-
tant of all trees in Japan, and great
care is taken in their cultivation and
preservation. They are generally
grown from seed, and great care is
taken to select the choicest quality of,
seed. In the spring of the second year.
when the seedlings are about eight
inches in height, they are stal,ed with
bamboo canes and tied with rice
straw, the plants being bent in differ
ent desirable shapes. In the next fall
they are transplanted to richer soil
and are well fertilized. In the follow
ing spring the plants are restaked and
twisted and tied in fanciful forms.
This mode of treatment is given until
the seventh year, when the trees viii
have assumed fairly large proportions
the branches being trained in graceful
forms and the foliage like small crowds
of dense green. The plants are now
taken up and placed in pots one and &
half feet in diameter, and are kept
well .watered every succeeding year:
great care must be taken to keep new
shoots pinched back. After another
three years of this treatment the trees
are virtually dwarfed. there being no
growth thereafter. The dwarfng of
bamboo is another important branch
of the Japanese nursery business. A
few weeks after the shoots begin to
grow, and when the trunks measure
about three inches in circumference
and five feet in height the bark is re-
moved, piece by piece, from the joint.
After five weeks, when the plants get
somewhat stout, the stem is bent and
tied in. After three months, when the
side shoots grow strong enough, they
are all cut off five or six inches from
the main trunk, they are then dug up
and potted in sand. Care should be
taken not to use any fertilizer, but
plenty of water should be given. Cut
off the large shoots every year in May
or June, and after three years the twigs
and leaves will present admirable yel-
low and green tints.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-03-26
Mesico,s Early Reputation.

Everywhere about the valleys of New
Mexico. invariably upon eminences,
and usually upon high fat-topped
,nesas or table hills, are the ruins of
houses of the ancient semi-civilized
Indian population that lived here and
titled the soil before the coming of the
Spaniards, four centuries ago. The
numbers of this old population can be
only vaguely inferred by the numerous
cobblestone foundations of their
houses, still well defined above the Sur
face of the ground, and by the debris
of the fallen walls which constitute
hilloclzs, grass-grown and intermixed
with occasional old stone utensils and
countless fragments of pottery. This
pottery, when turned up by the spade.
is found to be handsome and varied in
color and as fresh of tint as it could
have been when the village was de-
stroyed or abandoned and every tradi-
tion of its existence lost in prehistoric
past.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-03-26
An Adirondack Phenomenon.

One of the most striking phenomena
of the Adirondack region is the carry
ing power of the human voice in still
weather upon the lakes great and
small. Persons ashore easily hear the
ordinary conversation of others who
are SO far out upon the lake as to be un-
distinguishable; and as great many
Adirondack visitors habitually violate
the law touching the slaughter of deer,
all such offenders are extremely care
full not even to whisper a word that
might betray their guilt when rowing
upon the lakes.