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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
WHOM WILL YOU CHOOSE?

A vote for Underwood is a vote for hon. est and economical administration of the governments; for lower taxes and freer trade, broader markets for the sale of the products of our farms, mines, workshops and factories, and regular and profitable employment for labor; for cheaper clothes and goods of all kinds for consumers; cheaper and better living for the people; for payment by the wealth owners of their proportionate share of taxes, which they have heretofore largely escaped. In a word, vote for Underwood means an of. fort in behalf of the welfare of the masses and the general prosperity of the country a government of the people, by the people. for the people.
 A vote for Aldrich means adhesion to the Radical party and indorsement of it's thirty years of class legislation, in which cannot be found a single financial measure that was not originated and dictated by organ ized capital and against labor, whether or- ganized or unorganized. It means an ex- pression in favor of force bills, civil rights bills, high protective tariffs, burdensome, unjust and unequal taxation, profigate expenditures of the peoples money-ex- travagant and useless appropriations, criminaly wasteful expenditures for pen. sions and bankrupt treasury. It will signify desire to reinstate in power that party whose laws and policy, unbroken for a third Of century, "have practically rev. outionized this government, made it plutocracy instead of government of plain people, established privilege and caste in all our public affairs; made the rich richer and the poor poorer, aggran- dzed the power of capital and ground and oppressed every organization of labor and every branch of industry under the Amer ican fiag.'
 Consider the records of the two parties and as intelligent, patriotic citizens take your stand in the ranks of the Democracy and do battle for the peoples cause.
 Work and vote for Underwood.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
- . s------------ NEW LINE OF STEAMERS.

Coal from the Birmingham district has been shipped to Cuba and sold under the coal from any other country. But the profit has not been so large as it should have been, because of the excessive shipping rate. This rate was exorbitant, because it was not profitable to bring back a return cargo of Cuban exports on account of the high protective rates of the Mckinley law. But now that the Mckinley law has been repealed and the more equal Democratic law substituted, it becomes profitable to bring back cargo from Cuba to this country. Already party of Birmingham capitalists has been quick to see this advantage, and is now perfecting arrangements to estab, fish a line of steamers between Mobile and Cuba. These gentlemen are men of enter7 prise, energy and means, and know no such word as fail. The Southern Railway Company is interested with them, and will utilize it's leased line. the Birmingham and Mobile Railroad, which runs through the heart of the coal fields. This line of steam ers will be largely used in exporting the coal of the new mines soon to be opened in Walker county.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
HoYT's IA BLACK SHEEP. |"

Few authors can point to list of sue. ceases so long and unbroken as that of Charles H. Hoyt. It is safe to say that none of the theatrical attractions of the present time receive more emphatic and immediate indorsement than the comedies presented by this clever American play wright.
 At the opera house next Wednesday even- ing his newest composition enti tied "A Black Sheep,' which he announces was constructed for laughing purposes only, will be presented for the first time in this city.
 It is said to be written in Hoyt's most happy vein, and the music is supplied by MT. Percy GauDt,. whose compositions en- title him to a leading place among the com posers who know how to charm the public ear with popular melodies.
 That there is a great curiosi ty on the part of theater- eoers to see what Playwright Hoyt has succeeded in doing in his latest work is evidenced by the unusual early de- maud for seats. ssA Black Sheep' will be presented here under the personal direc. tion of the author with cast that is said to be the strongest Mr. Hoyt ever congre- gated in one company.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

views, as recently expressed in the Sen- ate on the tariff, may not be entirely ortho- dox, according to the views of most people in this section, but for the gospel truths of party cohesion and fealty, com mend us to the following sentences of his great speech before the Democratic con- vention at Saratoga, N. r., on Septem- Der 25:
 ''The duty of the hour is not harsh criticism of Democratic leaders or of Democratic meas ures, mot mutual recrlminatlons nor conflicting counsels. but it is time for reconciliation, for unity of purpose, for aggressive action.
 'tThe common enemy now confronts us, seeking our political destruction. Bear in mind that the control of both legislative de- partments of the government is at stake in the coming election. Inter-party strife must now cease, and our attacks reserved for the foes who are already forming their lines of battle against us.
 Democratic National and State adminis- trations must alike be Loyalty supported. The American people have not changed their sen ments, and the sound and cherished princi- pies of true Democracy will still receive their approval because the cause of Democracy is the cause of the people.
 'The administration of President Cleveland has been lean-handed, economical, pains- ments of the National government have been conducted with success and the Democratic party as a whole is entitled to the confidence of the masses of the people, whose interests 1t endeavors faithfully to serve.'
 The foregoing patriotic sentiments of the great New York Democratic leader should and will become the rule of action of every true Democrat in the present political con- test.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
THE JEWISH NEW YEAR.

Today at eunGet the Jewish New Year is ushered in and will be observed by all or thodox Jews the world over. It Is the be. ginning of the year 5655, according to the Jewish calendar. Monday is New Year Day, or, in the Hebrew language, Rosh Hashona. It is one of the most solemn days of the year and is observed with great solemnity. According to the teachings of the Jews, tomorrow is the birthday of mankind. As man and member of the human family the Israelite observes this day, and not as Jew merely.
 Kosh Hashona will be followed by Tom Kippur. the Day of Atonement, on October 10. On October 15 Succoth, the Feast of Tabernacles, will be observed. The holi- day season comes to close on October %.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
JOHN NJ. CALDW ELL.

To the Age Herald:
 The friends of John M. Caldwell are making no war on Mir. Plowman or MT. Robbins; both are true democrats. MT. Plowman has long been faithful and efficient worker for the party, without re- ward. MT. Robbins has served his party, and certainly been houored by it. Because he has had one term is no reason why he should have another. The office belongs to the people, and 1t is no greater reflection on Mir. Robbins not to send him back than on the other gentlemen to leave them at home. In selecting delegates to the An niston convention the home county of MT. Robbins decided that he had been suffi- ciently rewarded for any service he had rendered his party. One's neighbors ought to be the most capable to decide that ques- ton best.
 For twenty years John Caldwell bas been going in and out amongst the people of the Fourth district. In every campaign he has given freely of his time and talents. Scarcely neighborhood in the upper part of the state that has not heard this young champion of democracy eloquently teach- ing the true doctrine.
 He has met and demolished many ene- mics of democracy, and all the time he has been "toteing the party skillet" not his own.
 With his quick wit, his sarcasm, his splendid reputation as Christian gentle man, his overf1owing eloquencs aud his prOIouuu khOWleuge oI the ~tehcniusS oi the fathers, he is peculiarly the man to meet the opposition candidate and strike from him the sheep skin that covers the wolf of protection.
 The democracy of the Fourth district have to fight not only combination can didate, that goes all the gaits prescribed by the rep-pop Jeffs, but he Is ensconsed be- hind a barrel. and it is certainly no rehec- ton on the other gentlemen to say that Caldwell is, of all men in the district, the one best suited to demolish that barrel.
 Caldwell is loyal to his party and to his friends. He never lodges when friend calls for help. He is never neutral; he
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
ST. PIERRE
Has Few Words to Say on the Sub-
 ject of Shoes.

The first lot of our great bargains ha, just arrived in ladies' fine French kid ant Dongola hand-sewed turns and extension edges all styles imaginable.
 The very latest styles, the finest shoes ever put on the market in this city. Your choice for $1.98. There is no shoe in this lot worth less than $3 to S7. Can fit any foot. Do not buy until you have seen them.
 No shoes sold to merchants. Our shoes are of all widths, that is, B, c, D, and BE, and sizes to
 Ladies' entrance 303 Nineteenth street. St. Pierre will send samples to any part of the city on inspection. 9-8-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
YES. SRI


 It is contrary to the rule of the AGE- HERALD to publish or notice anonymous communications, but the following from tsThomas Doubtful'' shall have place anyhow; and as the AaE-HERALD "only votes the Democratic ticket," it proposes to be one to make answer:
 BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 2e, 1894. Editor Age Herald;
 DEAR SIR; In view of the candidacy of . Clean Republican like MT. Adrich in this dis trict and of the assertion commonly made. would like to ask through the columns of your paper four questions, inviting replies from those who only vote the Democratic ticket and will ask each of the four questions after the answers to the preceding one is pub lshed.
 First Question-f a voter casts his vote in November next in the Ninth District for MT. T. H. Aldrich does that act make a Rel ub ican Of the voter9
 I will disclose my name to you after the questions are all in and answered. Yours very truly, THOMAS DOUBTFUL.
 The tone of the above communication <betrays the fact that the writer is one of the proud, restless kind; ma1 who is "halting 'twixt two opinions" "-whose ssto- be- or n ot to- be'' troubles his nightly slumbers, whose ancestral blood boils at
 
 find congenial companionship in the ranks of the Republican party. His question is answered in the affirmative. There can be no other answer to 1t, if vote means any thing. Mir. Aldrich stands boldly as q representative of the Republican party-the party of Reed, Sherman, Harrison, McKin- ley, ct al; the same party which held tbe South in chains for so many years; the same party which placed upon us most damnable reconstruction measures and es- tablished negro rule over the wealth and intelligence of the South the same party which goes down into history as the stall wart enemy of everything that tended toward restoring peace and prosperity to this people. Let "Thomas Doubt ful' turn back if he has reached the mouth of the yawning gulf, and not allow himself swallowed up. Let him not act as an agent to advance and strengthen that party which would deny the South of re- cuperation, freedom and grandeur. Turn back, if not too latei MT. Aldrich Is a Northern Republican. MT. Underwood is Southern Democrat. Under which flag, o, Benzonian? Let other answers come fast and loud to Thomas Doubtful, ere it is too late.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

Strange edfellows-Truman H. Aldrich and the author of ''Life of Yancey." The former, a lifelong Republican protectionist and a disciple of William Mckinley and John Sherman; the latter, es-rights Democrat, pupil who sat at sthe feet of that great secession leader, William L. Yancey, and the ardent admirer and polit- ical friend of that prince of statesm en and tariff reform, free silver Democrat, John T. Morgan. The cot whereon they repose their political corporosities must be un comfortably crowded.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
THE STANDARD COAL COMPANY.

LIE Ol AA%OAI1( WAL WILL AN
 The Standard Coal Company, whose mines are located at Brookwood and Mill dale, has made record since commencing business which presents an object lesson worthy of special note. The company has capital stock of S500. .0o0, all paid in, be- ing a clear investment, without $1 of bonded or floating debt, and is altogether one of the most contemplating and success ful of all our Alabama industries.
 Notwithstanding the labor troubles in this district during the summer months, and the great financial stringency and gen. eral depression, this company did not close down for 8 single day, but has steadily presented daily output of from 700 to 1000 tons of coal; has paid it's miners promptly, never missing day with it's pay rolls, and never giving the men cause to complain of high commissary prices or high rents. The company from it's beginning adopted policy of furnishing supplies from it's com- missary at cash prices, and has steadily ad hered to this rule, much to the satisfaction of it's employees. In the darkest days of depression the "Standard" paid it's bills promptly in cash, and has always pur- chased its supplies right here at home, thus lending it's influence and strength for tha advancement of Birmingham.
 The superior steamiug qualities of it's coal give the "Standsrd" great advantage in the markets, while the seven ty two hour coke they make is declared to be in every respect equal to tts celebrated Fooahontas; their customers ail cVsr the Southern States pronounce l. far pIe!eIabls. They are enabled 10 make this superior coke by a process Of washing sosi iu washer they have erected as grsa. cost ard which Is pronounced oy experts to be superior to any washing mschine in operation; there is only one like is ou this continent and that ono Ia ib Canada.
 Brookwocd as a mining town is one of the most pleasantly located in the South. In the hills, well watered and free from malarial influence, 1t is one eff the health jest towns in the State; is well managed,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

man can buy two overcoats this winter for what he paid for one under Republican rule. Some philosopher said that the greatest benefactor to his race was the man who made two blades of grass grow where only one grew before. The philos- opher must have had in mind Nebuchad- nezzar, who was more interested in the grass crop than any man who ever lived. But all men do not eat grass, while all men do wear overcoats. Therefore the proverb should be amended thus: "The greatest benefactor to his race is the man who makes two oyercoats grow where only one grew before." And who has performed this great service to American men? Why, the Democratic party. And when a man draws on his warm all-wool overcoat this winter his heart should warm toward that party.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

takes sides and makes himself felt. He is open, honorable, courageous, manly and aggressive. And yet at the same time he is one of the most amiable of men. He is loved by his friends, respected by his polit- ical enemies, and man, friend or enemy, has ever, at any time, breathed one sus- picion against his spotless character.
 He will be nominated and will carry every county in the Fourth district and make noble representative.
 GATuor1N
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
THINGS DRAMATIC.

Farce comedy, a style of entertainment immensely popular with local theater- goers, will hold forth at the opera house tomorrow night, when will occur the per formance of the jolly comedienne, Nellie McHenry, in her new and original farce- comedy, "A Night at the Circus.'' Nellie McHenry is we'll known to local theater- goers and has been seen here in the past in her comedy success, 'Green Room Fun.p This will be her second appear ance in this city and 1t is safe to predict successful engagement. IA Night at the Circus" is the most laughable skit ia which she has ever appeared. It is from the pen of H. Grattan Donnelly, author of "Natural Cas- and other farces, and is described as his funniest play effort. It has more plot than the conventional farce- comedy and relates to circus life, field of comedy broad and deep and offering many opportunities for the introduction of funny 'fbusiness, ,'' original music, songs, dances and specialties. The story of the piece is of humorous order and presents three acts of fast and furious fun. The play revolves on the character of Mademoi- selle Electra, a circus rider, with the Great Imperial show. Mademoi- selle Electra has twin sister, governess in the family of Nicholas erness has charge of the education of four young ladies in the Friske family. She seeks to bring them up with every possible attention to decorum. Electra has quar- rel with Signor Bonanza, manager of the Imperial circus, and resigns her position. Bonanza seeks to force her to keep her con- tract by having her arrested. To perform this legal work he engages the services of Archibald Ranger, an attorney at. law and partner of Nicholas Friske. Electra visits the two lawyers. Both immediately fall in love with her, Bantet for moment car- rying her off. Electra, to escape their per- secutions, exchanges places with her gov erness sister and then Che fun begins. The girls are taught dances, comic sougs and circus acts, instead of the piano and French converzazione. Finally the scene is trans ferred to the circus tent itself, where the fun grows fast and furious until it is time to ring down. The cast is & strong one, including the voluptuous Nellie.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
THOMAS SKEENE.

Every lover of good acting will be de- lighted to learn that the eminent trage- dian, MT. Thomas Keene, will be seen at tue opera house on Tuesday evening next in his well-known impersonation of the vindictive, merciless and crafty old French monarch, who while living at enlnity with the nobles framed good laws for the peo- pie. MT. Keene has no greater part in all ably supported by his judiciously selected company.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

Do your duty. Get an intelligent con. cepton of the great work the Democratic party has accomplished for the people in the last eighteen months, and if you have been "cussing the party" stop it and go out and kick yourself for an ingIate.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

If voting for Republican protectionist, nominated by white-negro Republican convention, on a Republican platform, don't constitute Republicanism of the worst type, what does2 This is what the Jeffersonian ex-leaders 'recommendo Their fornnar fnllnWars to 1n.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
LOW RATES TO THE WEST.

The Louisville and Nashville railroad will, on October 9, sell round trip tickets to points in Texas, Arkansas and the h. dian territory at our lowest first. class fare, plus $2.
 Tickets good to return within twenty days from date of sale. For rates, routes, etc. call on or write P. Sid Jones, passen- ger agent, Morris building, Birmingham, Ala. 929-5t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

Never since 1874 has the integrity of the party and the welfare of the people been more at stake than in the present Con- gressional elections. Every Democrat should vote for the nominees. Every Dem- ocrat will do so.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

A Flat Failure-.The effort of the Jeffer- sonian ex-leaders to irretrievably commit Jeffersonian Democrats to radicalism by "recommending" that they support AL drich for Congress.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

You can get delicious oysters served in all styles at all hours when in Selma at the Parlor cafe. Crenshsw & Ward, proprie- tors. S-21-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

The "Dead Marc" "-That of Jeffersou ian Ex- Leaders Bowman, Skaggs, Mothershed and others into the radical party.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

The incest wedding presents at very.l low prices at the dissolution sale of Gluck & Black, 2029 First avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

wisdom; and in November the voters will unmistakably indorse the new American policy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

When you think of spring medicine, how quickly Hoods Sarsaparilla comes into your mind.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30
THE MODERN BEAUTY

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with plenty of exercise in the open air. Her form glows with health and her face needs the cleansing action of laxative remedy she uses the gentle and pleasant liquid laxative, Syrup of Figs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

The Republican platform makers of the North continue to hang out the new bloody shirt. From Maine to Nebraska the cry is that the new tariff law is seotional-which means that 1t enables Southern purchasers to live at reasonable cost and continues measure of protection to few really infant industries of the South. The holier. than thou stump orators of the Northeast have had all the advantage under the laws for SO long they really can't brook the thought of sectional equality. It really seems to them invidious that the South should have show. The country at large, however, as the Democratic tariff law is canvassed, more and more recognize It's fairness and
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

Upholstery and repair department, Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. Only skilled workmen employed. *9-30-7t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY OF NEWARK Is
 SOLID AS A ROCK.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-30

THE DUTY OF THE HOUR.
 Your Uncle David Bennett Hill may not be an ordained minister, and some of his