davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

other hospital can show a better record for economy than this, as we are informed that the usual average is from S16 to $20. For cleanliness and neatness nothing can sur pess 1t; if we may be permitted to use the expression, 'sit is thing of beauty,'' a monument of glory to the noble and kind- hearted ladies who have assumed such grave responsibilities in undertaking to care for the needy in these embarrassing times. The surgeons and physicians, "without reward Tor the hope thereof,'' generously donate their time and attention to these poor and afflicted people, which we dare say is worth more than $5000. They have performed, and successfully too, numerous novel and intricate surgical oper- ations, and saved the lives of a number of their fellow men, who no doubt would now be dead had it not been for the facilities which this institution afforded.
 If these good men can give their valuable time to so noEle an enterprise free of cost, surely great city like Birmingham could wisely and generously tax itself for the in- significant sum of $5000, which amount, according to it's population, does not ex- ceed 25 cents per capita.
 Let those who oppose the appropriation to this grand and noble institution investi- gate and ascertain for themselves what, if any, good it has done for this city and community, and we assure them that they will come to the conclusion that there is nothing more important nor indispensably necessary.
 Heaven knows that it would be blight, a curse and shame to suspend even Tor moment the immense blessings that this institution is bestowing upon those that without it's succor and help would finger, languish and die upon their beds of sick ness.
 Do the people of Birmingham justify the action of the board in taking away the sup port from these poor sufferers?
 God forbid; they will answer DO doubt at the proper time and place. We will see.
 CITIZEN.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
THE HOSPITAL OF THE UNITED
 CHARITIES.
To the Age Herald

To the Age Herald
 We regret to know that at the last meet. ing of the mayor and aldermen of this city that among other retrenchments it was de- termined by the board to withdraw the ap- propriation heretofore made for the sup port and maintenance of this useful inst. tuition.
 We are we'll aware that the financial status of the city of Birmingham demands and justifies retrenchment in many of the departments of the city government, and that the action of the board of aldermen in endeavoring to place the city on an eco pomical basis is not only wise. but highly commendable. But can we afford to take away from the sick, the afflicted, the wounded and dying the succor and help which is generously given to the weak and helpless through the benefcence Of this hospital?
 Let us but reflect moment. About a year ago the court of county commissioners withdrew it's support from this institution, leaving it in an extremely depressed and embarrassed condition. The exigencies of the times, when want and starvation were staring us h our faces, and sickness and death invaded many households, and the cry for bread WAS heard at almost every door, the mayor and aldermen wisely and generously passed an ordinance appropri- ating S5000, to be paid in monthly install- ments for the current year, to enable the lady board of managers to support and de- fray the expenses of this most worthy and noble enterprise.
 How well this has been done, and with what beneficial results, the history and statistics of the hospital will answer.
 We assert without the fear of successful contradiction that no money paid out of the city treasury has accomplished so much good. The pains and suffering of human ity, in numberless instances, have been alleviated. The sick, the wounded and the dying have been watched over by tender, skiilfnl hands, and many a man, woman and child, who would doubtless have passed beyond the shadow of death ," has been restored to health and strength, and the sufferings of the dying have been comforted and soothed in their last moments.
 We are informed that the average cost per month for each patient has not ex. ceeded S11 and we venture to say that no
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS.

The congressional library contains about 700, ,000 volumes.
 Hieroglyphic style of writing was proba- ply in use 4000 years B. c.
 It is believed that the hay crop this yeal will equal that of last year.
 "Pilgrirn's Progress' has been trans. lated into 203 dialects and languages.
 The wheat yield estimate is placed al 460 ,000, 900 bushels for the season,
 Muscles of the hand reach their highest perfection in man. No other animal has true hand.
 Hypodermic injection was discovered by Majendie. Morphia is probably the most familiar drug so used.
 A fact noted by Sir Samuel Baker is that a negro has never been known to tame an elephant or any wild animal.
 The Bank of Japan has capital of 20,- GOO 900 yens. The value of the yen is about the same as that ot the silver dollar.
 ltis estimated that the nerves, with their branches and minute ramifications con meeting with the brain, exceed 10, ,00o ,O0Q.
 Country visitors to New York almost al ways visit Trinity churchyard, the gallery of the stock exchange and Castle Garden.
 It is estimated that capital and labor would lose S3 ,000, ,000 day were all rail. roads in this country b.ockaded by strike or boycott.
 A sister of the late MT. Sturgeon preached twice recently to crowded congregations at the handsome church in Hampstead road, in connection with the service. Her man. ner is impressive, and she bears 8 personal resemblance to her eminent brother.
 The London Missionary ssciety, in it's Tooth year, has 1476 native ministers, 6758 other male native workers, 94 ,192 church members and 125,9A scholars in it's schools. The income has been $5S6, BOO, the year closing with debt of about S166, GOO.
 Berries growing on the highest limbs of the coffee trees in Brazil are often shriveled in the semblance of the true Mocha. These port famous for Mocha coffee, and sent thence 10 the western world as the true thing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
WON'T FIGHT THE RING.

COLUMBIA, s. O., Aug. 23.-Dr. Samp. son Pope, reform candidate for governor. who bolted the recent reform convention. has withdrawn from the contest. He says that the great majority of the voters appear to be under the lash of ''the ring" and it will be impossible for him to get out a ticket in majority of the counties. He says 40, coo retormers and 52, GOO conserva- tlyes are virtually disfranchised, and 14 ,0OO rlngsters dictate who shall hold the offices He advises the 40 900 reformers to refuse to vote for governor in the primary and thus put the seal of condemnation on ring meth- ods Dr. Pope would have received @ large vote had he continued in the race. There IS some talk today of getting out a candidate against John Gary Evans, the alleged ring nominee, but as Dr. Pope's withdrawal was ouly announced this alter noon, nothing definite has been done. The eiection will take place Dext Tuesday and 1t will be hard for the disaffected element to unite upon any one man in that time.
 Fatigue and exhaustion overcome by
 bromo- Setzer. Contains no opiate.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
THE NORTHERN soUTaERNERs.

The Southern men in the North and es- pecially in New York, are becoming an important factor in the development of the country. There are 25, GOO Southerners in New York alone. Birmingham itself has given to the Metropolis score CT more of her leading men, such as Taliaferro, Tabor, John W. Johnston, Hawley. Pinckard aud others. These Southern men in the North a-e our hostages to fortune. They dis hbuse the Northern mind of the erroneous ideas of the South inculcated by the rabid Northern press. They induce capital to come South. They organize immigration societies for the purpose of turning the tide of immigration Southward. They tell of the loyalty of the South through the pub lie prints of the North. The wealthy men among them invest their money in the Bouth, as John H. Inman has done. The
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

COLONEL HANDLEY OF ROANOKE.
 The Birmingham Times, R. A. Mcseley's paper, tries to make it appear that Hon. William A. Handley cost the Democratic ticket more votes than he won. It says:
 Hon. William A. Hsndiey ran on the organ ized ticket for Representative in Randolph county. His pame-was expected to m ake the misgGided'' Democrats come back into the party of fraud. In 1892 Jones received over 1000 votes in Randolph county. In 1894 Oates received less than TOO votes. This shows how the people are coming back in the same way.
 This does Colonel Handley an injustice. A comparison of the vote In Randolph in 1892 with 1894 shows how the Times has distorted the matter. n 1892 Randolph cast total of 3179 votes, giving Kolb majority of 1893. In 1894 it polled 1872 votes, giving Kolb majority of 684. The falling off in the vote was probably due to the restrictions of the new election law, as in other parts of the State, or probably to the fact that many of Kolb's former sup porters were disgusted with him and re- mained at home. Again, the county offices were not filled as in 1892. At any rate, the fact stands out that Kolb's majority was cut down from 1893 in 1892 to GS4 in 1891. That this great achievement in the cause of Democracy was largely accomplish ed by the personal influence and ability of Colonel Handley no one doubts w ho knows him. The truth is that Colonel Handley at first refused to run, saying that he could not pare the time from his private busi- ness, and having been in Congress an election to the Legislature could not add to his honors; but his people insisted on his ruuning, for the sake of the party, and he consented. That he did noble and val. iant service all but his enemies gladly ad- init, and the fact that he ran ahead of the ticket attests his popularity.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
A CARD.
To the Age- Herald:

Iu reading the Evening News of today saw an article headed, "Let Us All Pull Together" So far so good. Bat if the writer of that article had interviewed MT. M. Sloss and gotten his views about the new club to be formed here he would have realized that the new club was formed for the development of our resources and not to antagonize the Commercial club. But said writer took it into his head that it was intended to be antagonistic to the Commercial club. Not so; and if said writer will give more attention to finding out the particulars about things before he draws upon his vivid imagination he could do his paper much more good. Yours for advaucement, LEFFINawELL.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

Southern Railway is managed by Southern men, such as Spencer, Andrews and Haas.
 It is better for the country that the diff ferent sections should have representatives in the other sections. In Europe change of residence from one country to another means change of language, government, thought, habits, dress, etc. In this couu- try change from one State to another does not involve such a radical overturning. We all speak the same language, have the same government and the same destiny. There is no danger of the Alabamian in New York forgetting the State of bis nativity. He is ever alive to it's every in- terest; he is glad to welcome Alabamians and show them the sights, and his ever present purpose is to come back home and enjoy his fortune.
 There is no danger that the Southerner in the North will lose any of his esteem or regard for his home people by comparison with the Northerners. The Southerner takes leading part in whatever business or profession he may engage in. He is able to hold his own in whatever line he adopts. The Southern students in Northern col leges rank at the head of their class, as was illustrated when the war broke out. The honor men at West Point and Annapolis were from the South, and in the sterner duties of manhood the Southerner shows the same sterling qualities.
 These Northern Southerners not only have good influence on the Northern people, but their influence extends to Europe. The European papers get their news from the South through Northern journals, and the tide of travel to Europe is largely from the North. The success which Ida Wells has met with in England shows how erroneous is even the English idea of the South. This negro woman has induced the English people to organize society for the suppression of lynching in the South, and the Duke of Argyle has taken the presidency.
 These Southeruers induce their Northern friends to come down South and look arolnd for themselves. Hence we see the large number of excursions that are run every year. The Southerner feels proud of the great progress that the South has made since the war. and feels assured of her future grand destiny, and he takes pride in adding his help to speed the glorious day.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
rHp Kolb indirnation meetinr was hel

THE Kolb indignation meeting was held in Birmingham yesterday according to programme. It vas generally supposed that the meeting would be held in the Wig wam, the point of all large gatherings. but it was held in Sublett hall, which will only hold about 300 people. The day was rainy, and as the farmers could not blow, about fifty of them came 10 the meeting. Very few if any miners were present, as the strike is over and they afe at work. Quite
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
EXCURSION RATES TO PITTsBURG.

For the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, which is held at Pittsburg, Pa., September 8 to 15, the Queen and Crescent route will sell on September to g round trip tickets at low rates from all points on their line, good returning until September %. The rate will be from Chattanooga, S1S.50; from Birmingham, S21. 80.
 For further Information call on or ad- dress J. R. McGregor, Travelling Passen- ger Agent, Birmingham, Ala, or A. J. Lytle, Division Passenger Agent. Chatta- nooga, Tenn. w. o. RINEARSoN,
 SLY til 9-9 General Passenger Agent,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

LICENSED TO WED.-A marriage license was issued yesterday to J. J. Cook and Minnie Tate.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

Effectively, yet gently, when costive or bilious. or when the blood is impure or sluggish, to permanently cure habitual liver to healthy activity, without irri- tating or weakening them, to dispel head aches, colds or levers use Syrup of Figs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

HELD FOR BURGLARY. Waiter Foster, 8 young negro, was arrested yesterday by Officer Bodeker for burglary.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
CHEAP TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D. (

CHEAP TRIP TU WASH1NGION, D. Q.
 The tickets sold by the Southern railway to Washington, D. C., and return at the tended to September l5 instead of Septem- Der 6. This will be of great advantage to any who wish to take the trip. The tick ets,wil be on sale at all important stations August 23 to 28 at the very unusually low rate of one fare for the round trip.
 While the rate is made especially for the Knigh,s of Pythias, still tickets can be purchased by any one desiring to take ad- vantage of the rate. aug9 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

WHEN the Louisville and Nashville made a reduction of 10 per cent in the wages of it's employees just 8 year ago, it was with the understanding that when the receipts of the road equaled the receipts of 1892 the wages would be restored The business of the Louisville and Nashville is gradually returning to it's former standard, and no doubt the old wages of the men will be paid this winter s
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

ARGUING THE CAsE.-The argument in the Pratt mines massacre case was begun yesterday, and will probably be ended to- day. Attorneys Salisbury and Allen have finished, and there are three more to hear from.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

OUR next Congressman has turned out his musiache and taken on more sedate look. Those who wished him to .'tarry at Jericho until his beard was growno will be disappointed, for he will go to Wash ington and model bis beard after Peffer.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

AS WAR becomes more of science some changes are found necessary both on sea and land. The top heavy battle ship will be supplanted by lighter cruisers with the weight lower down. The sinking of the Victoria, which turned bottom side up, has caused a revolution among engineers. In the army the old musket with big ball is giving place to a rife with a smaller ball. The object now is not to kill man. but to wound him so that he will yell with pain, and thus demoralize bis companions.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

THE Republicans were conspicuous by their absence at the Kolb meeting. They deserted Kolb in the hour of his defeat, when he needed sympathy most. They never did want to elect Kob, but they only Wanted to defeat the Democrats.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

MODEL MAN.-The South Highland Rifle club made figure of man and put it up to shoot at. The figure was modelled after the Herculean proportions of Capt. Paul Gilardoni, the biggest man in the city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

Monte Carlo seems to have prospered this year more than ever it has done. The shares are now worth five times their orig inal value, and plans are being made for increasing operations. There were nine suicides last year on the premises,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

Not until the close of the last century was torture of criminals generally aboi- ished in Europe.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

JAIL ARRIvAL.-F. M. Kelly, a white man, is a new arrival at the county jail.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
LOCAL LACONlCS

Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age-Herald Reporters-Ge General
 Resume of Happenings.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

a number of negroes were present. No guns were seen. Altogether it was a tame affair.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S DAY. There will be service of holy communion today at 10:30 at the Church of the Advent.
 THOs. J. BEARD, Rector.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

SEVERE ATTACK OF VERTIGO. Mir. Will liam Snyder, senior member of the popular tailoring firm on Nineteenth street, had @ severe attack of vertigo yesterday morning, but was resting. easily last night, and hopes to be out in a day or so.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

RIB TAKEN OUT.-Regio Regis, the Frenchman who was shot during the Pratt mines massacre, had rib taken out yes terday. The operation was performed by Drs. Gillespie and Parker. Regis stood the operation we'll, having a large amount of nerve.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24

Fatigue and exhaustion overcome by ss
 Bromo- Seltzer. Contains no opiate.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-03
Furnished.

FURNISHED apartment OF or 4 rooms for
small family; location must be good environ
ments respectable; price reasonable; would prefer
board in same house. Address. with fullest par
tculars. p. o. box 2.07t
FULLY FURNISHED fat Z or y rooms, family
OF .; west side between I'D 4 146th ST.. rent
not exceeding S6e; references exchanged. A.
NEW FURNITURE, g. room fiat, for room
East 36th st
SAMUEL j. MORRISON, zoo W. 4Ist st., near
sroadway. furnished-nst agent; no charge for
registering.
WANrED-Furnisde nat. Write full description
-Drios, Milwsrd, log W. t2d
YOUR EMPTY furnished nat can be quickly filled
py me good tenants ELLIS, go w. 4lst St
on ROOMS. between s0th 4 5sth Sta west
tids preferred must be completely furnished
In good nsighborhood rent not TO exceed SIS
per month. 4. l. Malcolm. 10th ST.. corner 9Th
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-03
Fu,,,ahed-M,aesIIaneous.

,3p ST, 500 W.--Completeiy G. handsomely fur
nished nat; rooms; private hall; central ioca-
1 lnnNcentlnnAl.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-03

BACH LOR, strict habits, wants pleasant room,
uniurnished, in quiet place; - per month.
Sobrety, box 80 World.
BY MOTHER 4 DAUGHTER, 3 or 4 rooms In
quiet house, convenient to 20. h 1T. 4 9th ave ::
rent not 10 exceed S17 monthly: references ex.
changed. Address L. +, box 81 World.
GENTLEMAN 4 wife desire 2 light, unfurnshed
rooms, with gas. bath heat, price not TO
coed $50 monthly: references exchanged. Relia-
BILE, box 227 World uptown.
LADY would give services in exchange for two
rooms. Index, 1852 9Th ave.
MAN WIFE want z or q unfurnished rooms:
private house preferred. Address r., $50
World, UPTOWN.
TWO FURNISHED ROOMS, steam heated,
with use OF bath; west side; state price. W. L.,
box s67 World, uptown.
TWO large unfurnished rooms; good location;
central moderate rent. Excellence, box 366
World.
WANTED-For housekeeping. or 3 rooms. un-
furnished, In private house or where there
not more than families J. h. box 46S World.
wANTED--2 unfurnished rooms, with or With
out board, between 10th a 50th sta not to ex-
coed $40 per month. b. box $50 World, uptown.
WANTED-one unfurnished room within = mile
OF tth st. 4 broadway o.. box IL World.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-03

10TH ST, 1o7 w.-Completely. elegantly fur
nished fats, 1 rooms bath, steam heated, 335
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-03
Furnished Rooms Wanted.

Furnished Rooms Wanted.
BUSIN Ess gentleman wishes furnished rooms
in quiet fiat. stranger, l06 W. 42d St
c9ubtE ~sns hack PSy0I Of W.
EXPERIENCED American wants furnished dining
room kitchen: privilege OF boarders; hrzt
class. D., box $40 World. uptown
FIR>T-CLAS> CATERER would like furnshed
basement. H., box 80 World, uptown
FURNISHED ROOM for gentleman. between eth
4 sth ayes. Goth 10th SITS. T., box col
World, uptown,
GENTLEMAN wants lodgings: IS per month :
services part payment. Telegrspher. box sSs
World. uptown.
second floor, 10th TO e0tn St Sd to Park ave.
Address Privileges, !. 1853 Sd ave.
GENTLEMAN wife; sunny, comfortably fur
Moderate. Permanent, box 2s+ World, uptown.
GENTLEMAN wants nicely furnished room in pri-
waite family: heated: vicinity Goth 81. eth
ave. SIS mcnth. r. F.. box ais World. uptown.
GERMAN COUPLE want luTsished room a bed
room. with privilege of kitchen. Address, with
lowest terms, W. =, box 100 World.
GOOD ROOMS required. furnished, for light
housekeeping In the vicinity Of Pratt Destitute
rsierrnces BOX s. EnElesood. n. ].
LADY, sone, wants clean, convenient, house
keeping room; not over -: between 10th
Both SIS. references given. NJ. l. c. box SO2
MAN X WIFE want or furnished ,oms for
light housekeeping; state terms Il particulars
W. NJ, W, box World.
NICELY FURNISHED ROOM wanted by gem
tleman; hot c)ld water; bath. location be-
~ cen I'D 5Hfh SIS. convenient To 9th ave. L.
private family preferred. Reasonable Rent, box
World
PARLOR 4 hall room for months; half price;
home comfort Carroll n Adams, 14I W. sd.
REFINED COUPLE. no children want furnished
rooms. top floor, in refined private family adults
uptown; $50 monthly; table board. nerr good To-
eslity; references. r., box 6SS World, Harlem.
KEsPEtsrAHLE wOrkingman. with daughter,
aged 10, wants com oTtahle home, neiRhbor-
hood 2Nth 81. 4 eth Sth av'. stale part culars
reasonable terms Permanent, box 3l0 World,
uptown.
RIO. NJ with small family or widow. C., box Ia
W rid.
RooMMATE-Will some young gentleman hay-
ing furnished room share with anOtherG Hen
messy, box 27l World, uptown.
ROOM near 9TH ave. elevated station; state terms,
location. r. box ~ World, uptown.
TWO OR 3 rooms furnished or partially so light
housekeeping; no attention paid unless full
PARTICULARS given; must be INST class. b., box
402 World.
WANTED. in Harlem west side by lady alone
large back room, furnished. with private
family; owner preferred; references. Address
Quiet, box go World, Harlem.
WANTED rooms, 1 Iarge, small ore, for sick
man, lady nurse, Hebrew private family, with
board: private house or HAT, with improvements;
state prce. Landsberrer, SO Orchard St
bedroom sittins-roon.
gas bath, heat. southern exposure nsAr Oh
ave. A.. box lls World.