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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-15

Hons. H. s. D. Mallory and P. G. Woo will address their fellow citizens at Sylacauga, Friday, July 20.
 Childersburg, Saturday, July 21.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-15

Hon. w. 1. Bullock will speak at Crooked Oak Church, Colbert county, Wednesday, July IS.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-15

Fred s. Ferguson and HoE. R. c.
 Plll address their fellow citizens at Langston, Jackson county, Tuesday, July17. Dutton, Jackson county, Wednesday, July IS. Scottsboro, Jackson county, Wednesday night, July IS.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24
HER SOCIAL TRIUMPH.

Mrs. Gossip hear you attracted
much notice on your appearance in
the social world abroad.
Mrs. Numoney-I should say so.
wore on an average from $40, 900 to
S35, 600 of diamonds every ball went
to- Chicago Record.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24

Benjamin Franklin used to COM
pare the balloon of his day to child
who would presently come to mans
estate. He thought the aerostation
was in embryo, and ii due time would
do marvellous things But his aspira-
tions, one may now say, were too
sanguine.
Our aerial achievements are still
literally " in the air" " the fights Of
our best aeronauts are involuntary.
They are blown about with every
wind, 1t is true that the parachute
has been brought TO considerable per-
fection, but that is not flying, but
falling. 1t is something to be able
to fall softly from great height. but
il is not much. 1t hardly seems
worth while to 60 up SO far in order
to come down again.
This reflection applies to the very
latest improvements in the science.
The winged man of Steglitz has. we
are told, accomplished journey of
$50 yards" bnt this merely means
that, starting from n tower he has
hullN i'l 'll' pun INS' Nllh spring
board, or from n steep hill, he has
flown down that distance.
As for the aerial machines OF vari-
Gus kinds that are to " revolutionize
warfare by dropping dynamite
over cities and armies, they may be
marvels OF mechanical science, but
they have never yet risen to the oc-
casion, or even risen at all. Even
the " Maxim invention has, un-
derstand. never left the rails, "
which, although a great virtue in a
locomotive, is very little credit to a
flying machine London News.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24
pvitho mariacs.

An arithomaniac is a man who has
a strange idiosyncracy for some ono
of the nine numerals, and is impelled
by power beyond the control Of his
will to cause that particular figure to
play part in every transaction OF
his life. Boswell says that DR.. John
son was so afflicted and that his
idiosyncracy was to touch with his
hand every third pillar or post no
came across. The affection or habit,
or whatever you choose, is rare. ii
formed a topic for discussion last
night in the Broadway Central Hotel,
by a group of commercial travellers
with Henri Durand, of Montreal, as
the interesting center. Mr.. Durand,
who was inclined to be facetious, says
that the figure two is constantly in
his minds eye, and that, try as he
will, it keeps before him in every
thing he undertakes or performs.
1t has been that way since | was
child" said he, land as long as ]
can remember. The figure two or
one of its multiples must always be
connected with everything | do. II
is difficult for me to convey my mean
ing CLEARLY, when make such broad
assertion. but perhaps you will un-
derstand me when say that | am al
ways impelled to teke room in hotel
whose number contains the figure
two. | always want two pitchers OF
ice water; | eat two meals a day; ]
order my dishes two at a time; in
variably comb and brush my hair
with two combs and two brushes; j
wear two suits of underclothing;
every day Of my life | wear two hats,
one in the morning, one in the after
noon: two collars, two sets of cuffs,
two pair of shoes; take two seats at
the theatre. whether alone or ac-
companied always buy two trunks;
two valises are my constant COM
panions-in fact, | do not know Of
anything in the ordinary affairs Of
life that / am not impelled to calcu-
late on two in the concrete or alb
stract.'
DO you always sleep in two beds
at once?" asked one of the party.
Mr.. Durand was silent for a mo-
ment. Then he said These doubts
are too. too bad. Let's adjourn. -
Nov York Mail and Express.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24
A Wonderful Cliff.

Jeffrey's Cliff, lo~ated four miles east
of Hawesville, is a natural curiosity
and wonder. 1t consists of huge
cliff from POO to 400 feet high all
around and looks as if Providence
had set huge boulder down on the
face Of the earth. There is soil on
the top Of ii from ten to thirty feet
deep, and before it was partially
cleared off a heavy growth of timber
adorned it. There is probably more
than hundred acres of good land on
top Of it, Nature left no way for a
man with modern vehicle to 60 up it,
but at an expense Of hundreds
of dollars wagon-way has been
cut through the solid rock and
the dirt graded up to meet it.
In two other places footpaths have
been provided for the lone trav-
eler.
On this wonderful natural produc-
ton the towns of Cloverport, Camel
ton, Hawesville and probably others
can be plainly seen, as well as large
scope OF surrounding country. Cattle
i'm the bottom look like mere midgets,
and ones head swims with the dizzi-
ness Of the height when buzzards,
which make the cliff their roosting
place, sail half way down ,the sides
OF salt Peter Cave, and other
points of interest make up its pecu-
liar wonders. There is an aperture
in the cliff on one side, about foot
wide, that sends out the year round a
cold breeze. The warmest, sultriest
day that can be imagined in August,
this constant flow Of cold air greetS
the sightseer. 1t sits i'm the middle
Of the upper bottom, and the Ohio
river curves more than half way
round il at a distance Of mile and
half away. Truly this is a home
wonder. r. Hancock (ky.) Clarion.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24
FAITH.

Bhe sat where daisy blossoms tossed
Their heads beneath an elm trees
shade;
Her hands upon her knees were crossed
My bonny, laughing, gold-haired maid.
In lovers tone of fond command.
] said. while sketching at her feet,
spray take a daisy in your hand
And make yourself Marguerite"
"These foolish flowers have naught to
tell"
She answered, blushing winsomely,
"Your lips have said, i love thee WELL
And that's the oracle for me-"
Kate Fields Washington.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24
which he sent by mail with a bunch

| Wiiith hC SNbt NltI
OF Parma violets."
Well ?" whispered Miss st. John ;
"well?" 1t was easy TO see that she
was at last deeply interested.
"Mr. Dubois asked her i'm this letter
IL she still loved him to wear his
flowers the next evening at dance
where they would meet. He called
her his little dueen'-he was madly
in love with her"
"And them" the girls voice
sounded as if she were crying.
"Oh, then, he went TO the dance.
She was there, radiant, smiling, beau
tiful. But she did not wear his vio-
lets. Her gown was white, but upon
her bosom nestled bunch OF Grim
son roses-which had been given to
her by John Halifax"
The voice OF the narrator trembled,
but he did not glance at his compan-
ion.
Already they were approaching a
tunnel which heralded the end of
their Journey. Miss st. John realized
Y and was thankful, for she hoped
the semi-darkness might hide her
falling tears.
THAT night" continued Mr.. Dem
nison, che met friend who was 10
sail for Africa on the following day.
Impetuous as ever, Dubois decided TO
90 with him. He was away four
years.
Did it occur TO him" whispered
the young girl, reaching satchel,
out Of which she drew small ieweled
box and laid it on her knee, "that
Miss Vivian might not have received
the letter until after the hot-headed
and impctuous lover was beyond re-
too much hurt to evidence her desire
for his return. With such men love
flows like Solway but ebbs like it's
tide.
Already they were at the mouth Of
the tunnel. The revolving wheels OF
the train sounded like thunder, but
an instant before the engine plunged
into darkness Dennison saw Miss st.
John pinning with trembling fingers
a bunch OF faded flowers TO the bosom
OF her dress. On her lap lay the open
box and letter.
" Madeline :" cried the young man,
scizing her hand and covering it with
kisses, oh, my little queen, my
sweetheart. ~
She uttered no word Of protest;
only her tears bedewcd the violets
upon her bosom, and lay there spark
ling diamonds in the Pickering glow
of the carriage lamp.
" All these words wasted, when I
might have held you in these arms"
exclaimed Dennison, drawing the
golden head down upon his shoul-
der.
"Oh, Eric - said she. how could
you have thought twas your poverty
that influenced me. you are poor
! will help you. See how strong
have grown" She looked up proud
ly with tender eyes.
Have you never heard Of the
laurels | have won? he asked. " |
am no longer poor, Madeline. For
tune has smiled upon me. My last
story was an FL Dorado"
." Oh, how sorry am exclaimed
the girl naively. Now it will not
be possible TO prove my love for
you.
Dennison picked up the bunch of
flowers which had fallen from her lap
and as the train shot like an arrow
into the glad light Of the May after
noon, he whispered
Darling, these violets are proof
enough. r can never doubt your
loyalty again. = Globe-Democrat.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24
Nickel and Silver.

Some authorities say that the
prices Of nickel and silver will event
ually cross each other. They argue
that nickel is more useful, is scarcer,
and is not SO readily produced. and
that as silver is used more as a
symbol Of wealth its value i'm that di-
rection will gradually depreciate. I'm
such an event there is long road.
because silver has i'm il the tradition
Of ages, and the poorer classes OF the
world would be actuated in its use rs
the rich have been. and for long
time the downward course would he
stayed 10y this sentiment alone
Hardware.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24
a QUEER CHARACTER.
Incidents IN the Career 81 the Most
Eccentric Man IN Portugal"

IL was in the House OF Deputies at
Lisbon, many years ago. There had
been debate on the budget, and in
the excitement, many bitter words
had been spoken. Among the speak
ers in opposition to the Ministry was
| Nicompte Antonio de Soto Major,
known at the time az the most eccen-
! tric man in Portugal, and one Of the
cleverest. In the course Of his speech
he had attacked the Ministry so
severely that the President of the
House called him TO order several
times, and at last withdrew from him
the privilege Of the floor.
The Vicompte left the chamber for
few minutes, and then returned to
his seat. Rising TO his feet, he drew
two pistols from his pocket, placed
them on the desk in front Of him,
and then demanded recognition.
''The first pistol here, he began,
lis for you, Mr.. President, if you
dare TO call me to order again. The
second is for that colleague who dares
to interrupt me.
lie was known to be man of his
word. and the astonished House list
ened 10 him in silence.
The Vicompte died few days ago
in Stockholm, where he had been
Portuguese Minister for many years.
He was born in 1892, and was mem
Der OF one Of the wealthiest and most
aristocratic families in Portugal. He
began active life as a cavalry officer,
but resigned from the army after
marrying Spanish woman as wealthy
"a himself. They took up their resi-
dence in Paris, but lived in such a
manner that their fortunes were soon
gone. In the ffties the Vicompte
returned 10 Lisbon practically penni-
| less. turned to journalism, and be-
came editor Of The Tribune, soon
making the paper power in the lit
tie kingdom. His newspaper con-
nection led him into politics, and he
was elected to the House of Depu-
ties. There he became famous for
his elOquence, wit and fearlessness.
On one occasion he publicly called
the Minister OF Finance spend
thrift. His Excellency replied that
such an accusation was hardly in
place from man WHO uau NdsIcu u
whole fortune.
That is not true" quickly re-
piled Soto Major. II have spent not
only one fortune, but three. The
great difference between us, however,
is that | spent my own money, while
Your EXcellency wastes the money OF
others"
Naturally enough the Government
wished to get such an opponent out
Of the way. To make him as harm
less as possible the authorities offered
him the mission TO Sweden, which,
almost strange TO say, he accepted.
-"Sie soon became one Of the most
popular figures in Stockholm. Every
child in the city knew the small,
white bearded diplomat, whose wit
was as much admired as his collec-
tion of Jewels and cravats. Even in
his old age he was unable TO overcome
the wasteful habits Of his youth.
Many are the stories told of him in
Stockholm. Once, in one of the best
houses Of the capital, young woman
happened to drop u small coin, worth
not more than five cents. The Vi
compte opened his pocketbook, TOOK
from il a hundred-crown note, and
lighted it to aid the young woman in
her search New York Tribune.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24
SOCIETY ORNAMENTS.

check. Ha, hap Philadelphia
Life.
SOCIETY ORNAMENTS.
DE Snapp-I congratulate you, old
fellow. Miss Purkey's face is rather
plain, but she is worth $500, 900.
De uttinedd-Thanks, dear boy.
You are right. 1t was her figure that
attracted me.-[Chicago Tribune.
HER SOCIAL TRIUMPH.
Mrs. Gossip hear you attracted
much notice on your appearance in
the social world abroad.
Mrs. Numoney-I should say so. /
wore on an average from $50, 900 to
x:}5, 600 OF diamonds every ball / went
to- Chicago Record.
WAS AWARE OF 1T.
Remember, Witness" sharply ex-
claimed the attorney for the defence,
''you are on oath"
There amt no danger of my for
gettin' it," replied the witness sui
lenly. "I'm tellin' the truth fur
nothin' when | could have made 81
by lyin' fur your side of the case, an
you know it. = Chicago Tribune.
GROUND FOR DISBELIEF.
Mrs. Mullins (reading the news
paper)-A Philadelphia man rejoices
in the name of Medycvnv Garczyn-
skiego.
Mr.. Mullins don't believe it.
you don't believe that is his right
name?"
mo; I don't believe he rejoices in
it."-ILife.
DIRECT FROM THE MUSEUM.
Il see that the india rubber man
and the ossified man are TO have a
walking match"
Then | bet on the india rubber
man"
Why"
well he may not do much on the
first half, but he is sure to show him
self on the homestretch."
That's all very true, but at the
same time he'll find the ossified man
a hard man to beat. - New York
Press.
THE BETTER WAY.
Chollie-I was so angry at my man
this mawnin' that | kicked him.
Chappie-Deah me. How could
you do such a thing?
Ck0lie-Why, what do you do
when you get angwy at youah man?
Chappie-I make him kick him
self. = Harper's Bazar.
QUEER, VERY!
Van Arndt-Funny thing about So
ciety.
Miss Whirlsfair-What is?
Van Arndt-A girl is not ''in' it
until she has "come out. - Truth.
~s~A CASE IN POINT.
Jones says the ocean is living
thing and that it has intelligence.
The idea of water having intelli-
gence p
81 don't know about that. I've
seen the rain pouring over book"
i Nav York Press.
HIGHER PRICED.
Mrs. Skimps-How much do you
charge for weaving rag carpet?
Old Mrs. Loomis (the weaver)-
Fifteen cents yard, mum.
Mrs. Skimps-Oh, that's too high.
| will give you twelve and half.
Old Mrs. Loomis with dignity
I'm carpet weaver, mum, not a
spring poet Philadelphia Life.
NERVOUS.
Spectator-Doesn it require good
deal Of courage to 90 up in balloon?
Aeronaut-Not a bit, ma am. It's
the coming down in it.
HER WISH SET FORTH.
She-You are getting angry now;
you know you are.
He-I am doing nothing Of the sort.
| can get angry if you wish me to.
She-But | don't wish you to get
angry except when | don't wish you
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24

SEVERAL hundred thousand per-
sons who went to the Worlds Fair
kissed what they were told was a
piece Of the real Blsrney Stone. It
now turns out that the stone in ques-
ton was only Chicago paving stone.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24

The Governor-Now that I've paid
your debts, Harry, you can make IA
new start.
Harry-Thank you, father; please
lend me a hundred. - Truth.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24

Boston has 446, 500 population and
s53 police who last year made 30 goo
arrests.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24

Wool is now manufactured into nearly
81 GOO different kinds of goods.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24

De Snapp-I congratulate you, old
fellow. Miss Purkey's face is rather
plain, but she is worth $500, 900.
De Muttinedd-Thanks, dear boy.
You are right. 1t was her figure that
attracted me- Chicago Tribune.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-24

money at a bank. Tried TO get good
cash, my dear, with nay name on .
check. Ha, haW- Philadelphia
Life
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-27

DEFIANCE is beginning to feel real
good like. Here is Napoleon with
two scandals of large dimensions with
others to follow; Pauiding with its
fiend Hart and diabolical attempt
to blow up old man Harris house
with dynamite; Putnam with three
prominent citizens in the penitentiary
and state senator packing his trunk
for the same destination-yes the
shine has been all been knocked off
of Defiance. Defiance Crescent.
There's a clear case of stone throw
ing by those living in glass houses, if
there ever was a case. Defiance has
been noted for its scandals and sensa-
tions for 10, these many years, and
even now the city is stirred from cen
ter to circumference by sensations,
and it looks very much as though the
0. p. at Columbus would find a home
for a few of its prominent citizens in
the near future.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-27
Well Enough to Remember 1t.

Well Enough to Remember 1t.
The State Treasury is again cramped
for money and is making enormous ad-
vanced drafts on the counties to meet
already accrued liabilities, 1t is we'll
enough to remember that the Repub-
lican State administration and Legis-
latures which are responsible for this
condition of things, gave away the
valuable Hooking Canal, which be-
longed to the people, for 100000, $7O,
900 OF. which is not payable for almost
a generation. 1t was given to q pri-
vate corporation by special act of
the Legislature, but that will make
no difference to the Supreme Court.
Had it been offered at public sale it
would have netted the State any
where from $1,000,000 to $1,000, ,000
But there would have been no job
and no big Doodle in it for certain
people had it been disposed of to the
highest bidder. The people are out
more than $1,OO0,0O0, and the party
leaders who are responsible for it will
ask the people for new lease of power
next fall, to enable them to get rid of
$40, 900, 900 worth more of the public
works, on the same generous terms to
the boodlers. Those who think that
it is an act of Christian resignation
to submit to robbery will vote for
them. Those who do not will vote to
turn them out of power.-Columbus
/fDH
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-27
A Great Success.

The recent change made by the New
York Weekly World in issuing two
papers week in place of one is meet
ing with great favor.
The people appreciate the change,
and are taking the advantage of it.
Keep informed of what is going on
in the world and particularly in your
own country Congress is now in
session. Every moment will be of the
greatest interest. Keep abreast of
the times by reading the 7'pice-A-
Week World two papers a week-104
papers year for only $1.00.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-27
WHAT DOES 1T MEAN?
Fact or Fiction about Two Great
Fair Awards.

A newspaper paragraph denounces
as false" the claim of a baking pow
der company to an award at the
Worlds Fair. Whom can it mean?
Certainly not DR.. Prices. Why?
Because, as the records show, DR..
Price exhibited, competed and re-
ceived the highest award, both at
Chicago and the California Midwint-
er Fair. The award in California; in
cluded Gold Medal. The official ex-
aminers pronounced it the strongest,
the purest, the most wholesome and
efficient of all the baking powders.
Its title to confidence is unquestioned.
Can it be the manufacturers of
New York powder, fictitiously labell-
ed absolutely pure who are making
''false" claims2 That would be
strange indeed, inasmuch as they
were not considered in the awards.
Was it Ammonia in the New York
powder that prevented it's makers
from competing? If not what?
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-27
The Vanmater Farm in Pike
County.

From Chilicothe Leader G azette
Probably no farm in the State of Chic at
tracts the attention and excites the awe and
wonder of the tourist as the Vanmeter farm,
and spreads its acres of magnificent soil
soil that works as beautiful and as kindly as
-four the valley to the south of Piketon.
The marvellous reputation of this farm is
due to this management of it, to the power
behind the throne. The manager is its owner
Judge j. NJ. Vanmeter, of this city. He has
given it his personal attention for fifteen
years, coming to this city on Saturday nights,
and returning to the farm on Tuesday.
On one of these visits, The Leader Gazette
obtained an interview with the Judge, and
ascertained few pointers as to how he plows
his land, and how he plants it.
Said the Judge: II take advantage of that
wonderful agency called steam, and make it
serve every purpose in the tillage of my land.
l have a 16-horse power traction, to which is
attached six plows. With this swath, 7
feet wide, can be made across the land and
each plow will turn up IA inches of earth.
This allows me to better carry into execution
my theory of plowing deep, of rotating the
crops, and using great deal of cl5ver in the
rotation plan.
"The steam plow is my most valuable
piece of machinery. By detatching the plows
can use it in threshing wheat or hulling
clover. I also make use of it to haul water,
and sprinkle growing crops, when there is a
long period between rains. 1t can plow
from to u acres per day, when the old
fashioned hand plow only turns up from to
IL acres"
Continuing the Judge said: II have my
farm divided thus: $50 acres of corn land,
500 acres for wheat, 400 acres of woodland,
and the remainder in pastures and meadows.
The product of the coin division the past
ginning at Al cts, and closing at 58 cts. per
bushel, and which by the way has been the
average price for the last ten years. My
wheat yield was over $4,000 bushsls and
brought revenue of 80 cts. per bushel. The
most of my grain L exported to foreign
markets. The taxes I paid on my Pike
county property is equal to good yearly
salary. viz, from $4,000 to $2,700 per year.
l employ on the farm as regular hands 15 ex
perienced men. Idirect all their movements
aud when occasion requires, pitch in and
help them. The expense attached to running
the place is good deal mole than the amount
/ paid United States Senator. The farm has
been in the Vanmeter family since it was
bought from the Government in 1901. Ny
grandfather, Isaac Vanmeter, coming from
Virginia. attended the government auction
sale of that year, and purchased the place,
| then covered with dense forest, for $3.50
per acre. He died and gave it to my father,
John I. Vanmeter. He gave his best farm
lands, as he said, to my fathers brother, be-
cause he had educated my father, and doing
this he expected to even matters between
them. My father cleared 25 acres of the
place and moved upon it in 1926. 1t passed
from him to me and to. day it is worth four
times the land which my grand father valued
so highly"