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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-14
MUSCLE vs. MIND.

Is the Financial Value of the Former in Ex
 cess of That of the Latter
 For the Age-Herald.
 Ihis IS an educational age The march of progress in every department of hu- man enterprise bears convincing testi- mony to this fact
 The perfection of the educational sys- tenn in all countries claiming to be civ llIzed has, within the last quarter of a century, engrossed the attention of statesmen and rulers On the excellence of that system depends good citizenship. and on good citizenship is based na- tional greatness.
 The pen is mightier than the sword. D because it is the vehicle by which inc teeming thoughts of the brain are dis seminated; and the work accomplished by the brain is as superior to the achieve ments of brute force as is the moral to the physical.
 With the universal recognition of the importance of education as factor in human progress, the question naturally arises, is 1t fostered and promoted as 1t deserves to be? Does it receive that generous, practical sustainment to which its paramount importance entities it? In other words, do our educators, those who preside over our schools and fmpart the curriculum to the rising gem eration of Americans, receive that conn pensation for their services which should be considered adequate for the qualifications required and the tremen- dous responsibility of their task? Here in the south, l am afraid the question must be answered in the negative. Muscle seems to have higher financial rating than mind. Let us take few fig- ures and institute few contrasts. The annual salaries paid in county. munich pal and civil offices, where no special training or qualifications are required of the incumbents, are far in excess of those paid the most efficient and thoroughly qualified of our school superintendents. The salary of a sheriff runs up into the thousands. The art of shooting
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-14
DISPATCH PRINTING O., A. W. Miller, President; C. R. Patterson, Treas. & Man'r. The Alabama House-BIank Book Makers, Lithographers, Printers and Station-
 CTS, 2l13-2l19 Morris Ave
Organized December 8, 1890.

Organized December B. 1890. Paid-up capital that day, $4200. Paid-up capital this day, SIS, GOO. Surely these figures speak for them selves. They tell the story of substantial growth, fostered by sound business meth ods.
 Thorough work, artistic work, work when promised and as promised-that is why the Dispatch Printing company has grown into one of the foremost establish- ments of its kind in the south-indeed in the whole country.
 Fully equipped in all the appointments for ffrst-class printing, binding, blank book making and lithographing, their business sovershadows that of any other housesin the state
 The Birmingham reader will say im- patiently, We know all this, and per- haps more. of this institution of our city, Very true, but the Age-Herald goes into every nook and cranny of Ala bama this morning, and it would be re- miss as purveyor of news if it did not inform county officials, merchants and bankers throughout the state that the Dispatch Stationery company is pre- pared to supply them with everything they need in the way of blank books, le-' gal blanks and general stationery sup plies.
 The blank book manufacturing de- partment of the Dispatch Printing com pany will challenge comparison with any plant of the kind in the country It is prepared to turn out anything in that line, from the common pass book to the heaviest records.
 County officials may rest assured that prompt and satisfactory attention will be given all orders.
 Pride in the development of their state should influence them in the placing of their orders with this concern, espe- cially when they are guaranteed as good or better work and satisfactory prices as they have been accustomed to ob- tain. The convenience with which or ders may be placed and the promptness with which they may be delivered upon execution, are factors, too, which are not to overlooked
 To sum it all up: If the banker is in need of pass books, ledgers, journals, notes or other kindred essentials of his business, or if county officials must have new record books or desires to replenish his stock. of legal blanks or to replace antiquated office appliances with some thing new and up to date let him ad- dress the Dispatch Stationary company. Our word for it, he will become a pa iron
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-14
He Held a Straight. Flush.

"Stories of marvellous poker hands are innumerable,'' said a sporting friend to me yesterday, and the majority Of them I have always put down as inventions o1 clever imaginations But I am converted through my experience in a recent quiet little game, and am now ready to believe anything in that line. I had been playing in hard luck and was getting reckless When d jack pot was opened for tidy little sum I hadn't pair, but went in, holding the eight and ten of diamonds. The opener drew one card. I nearly tainted when l found l had drawn the nine, jack and queen of diamonds, giving me a straight flush. As it afterwards developed, the opener held three kings and an ace, and had drawn one card as a bluff Strange to say, he caught the fourth king. There was some lively bet ting for time, and 1 won back all had los. and neat surplus besides. New York World
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-14
A LEGEND.

There has come to my mind a legend, a thing had half forgot, And whether I read it or dreamed it-ah well, 1t matters not. It is said that in Heaven at twilight a great bell softly swings, And man may listen and hearken to the wonderful music that rings. If he puts from his hearts inner chamber all the passion and pain and strife. Heartache and weary longing that throb in the pulses of life If he thrusts from his soul all hatred. all thoughts of wicked things, He can hear in the holy twilight how the q bell of the angels rings. And think there is in this legend, if we open our eyes to see, Somewhat of an inner meaning, my friend, to you and me. Let us look in our hearts and question, can pure thoughts enter in To soul if it be already the dwelling of thoughts of sin? So let us ponder a ittle let us look in our hearts and see If the twilight bell of the angels could ring for uS-you and me.
 -Selected
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-14
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.

On account of the above meeting at Washington, D. C., May to 16, 1895, the southern Railway Company will sell tickets 10 Washington at rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be placed on sale May and 8, and be good returning within fifteen days after date of sale.
 We have arranged to accommodate a large delegation from Birmingham and inn mediate vicinity, and if you wish to join the party we will be pleased to confer with you, giving you detailed information as to the hotel accommodations in Washington and short pleasure trips out from Washing ton at reasonable rates, such as steamer trip to Mount Vernon, excursions to Baiti. moro, Philadelphia, New York, etc.
 The Southern Railway presents to you for the faclitation of this movement, a schedule of twenty-four hours from Birmingham to Washington with through sleeping cars, connecting in Atlanta with the great Washington -Southwestern Vesti- buled Limited, composed exclusively of Pullman cars, including Pullman's latest improved dining car.
 l.. A. STEPHAN,
 Travelling Passenger Agent,
 2201 First Avenue, birmingham, Ala. Telephone 1066. AZ I'm
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-14
TO THE PUBLIC.

Paul Jones' Old Mononga- hela Rye can be purchased from the following merchants: Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige. R. D. Burnett & Go.
 Solomon & Levi.
 Snow & Rainbow.
 Some parties in Birmlng- ham are selling a vile, cheap whisky and using our label, but we guarantee that you will get the genuine from any of the above firms.
 PAUL JONES & co. 3132m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-14

New black crepons, at $l.25, $l.5O, $2.OO and $2.25. Two pieces black satin duchesse at SIPS a yard, worth $1.5O, at Hirsch's.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-14
York Wor-l
The Way to Learn

The beggar had sign up, Deaf and Dumb" and the passing philanthropist stopped in front of him.
 'T'd like to give this man something" he said to his companion, but how am to know he Is deaf and dumb?"
 Read the sign, sir" whispered the beggar, cautiously.-Detroit Free Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-14

MarceIla is out in paper, soc; Coins Financial School, 25c; Coin Up to Date, 25c; mailed to any address at the above prices. Smith & Mont gomery Book and Stationery Company.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-14

Parties desiring information as to fishing and bunting in Florida should write B. w. WIenn, passenger traffic manager Plant system, Savannah, Ga. s16-tf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-06
MENTION.

Miss Nellie Howell. of Milw aukee,
was a visitor in town Friday.
F. z. Kispert, Jefferson's ex-post-
master, was in the city Monday.
Jerome IDgermann, of Milwaukee,
has been visiting relatives here.
Rev. G. G. Weiss is passing the pres
ent week at his fathers home in De
Pere.
Mrs. Fred Ryder entertained her
sister. Miss Phillips, of Columbus, last
week.
Henry Eyer, of Chicago, visited his
parents, DR.. and Mrs. G. Eyer, over
Sunday.
Mrs, Lizzie Schuetz, of Milwaukee,
is spending a few days with her daugh-
tiers here.
Mrs. Edward Sipp has been enter
tanning Miss Lena Zimmerman, of
Milwaukee.
E. Cordes, of Chicago, is visiting at
the home of his father. j. G. Cordes,
Seventh street.
Henry Mueller, of the state prison
force at Waupun, spent Sunday with
his family here.
Miss Ada Berry, of Milwaukee, was
the guest of Mrs. G. G. Weiss several
days the past week.
Mrs. w. Prochazka has gone to
Denver, Colo, on a visit of several
months to her sister,
Mrs. Walter O. Bradbury, of Glad
stone, Mich, is visiting at the home of
Mrs. d. o. Bradbury.
w. J. Slight and John Slight, Jr., left
last week for Northern Wisconsin on a
~deer-hunting expedition.
J. E. Davies, of this city, is a mem
Der ofthe University of WisconsinMan-
dolin club, being one of the guitarists.
Mrs. A. E. Foote, of Milwaukee, and
Miss Jennie Owen, of Chicago, we're
guests last week of Mrs. Edward Rack.
Mrs. Lucinda Smith returned home
Friday from a visit of several months
with relatives in New York and Michi-
gan.
Miss Zayda Gardner has resigned
her position as stenographer in & Mil
waukee law Office and has returned
home.
Assemblyman John G. Conway went
to Madison Friday evening to attend
the initial meeting of the legislative APP
p~ortionment committee.
Editor A. Goerz wound up the affairs
Of The Watertown Jou rnal last Satur-
day and departed for his new field of
labor, Jefferson, where he will issue
his paper as The Jefferson County Jour
nal. We join with Mr.. Goerz's many
friends here in wishing him abundant
success.
Mayor J.. 7. Moak, of W~atertown,
and George G. Morgan, hydraulic engi-
neer, of Chicago, were in Columbus this
week. Mr.. Morgan is experimenting
the construction of the waterworks
| system at Watertown, and came here
to look over the ground in case it was
decided to put in a plant here.-CoIum-
bus Republican.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-06
Senior Dancing Class.

A senior dancing school will be
opened by Paul Thorn at Concordia
Opera house, Friday evening, Novem-
Der s.. Hours of instructions: Begin
ners' class, 8 to 9:15; advanced class,
new dances, 9:15 to 9:45; social, 9:45 to
IL. The new dances to be taught in
clude the Trilby two-step, Golf two
step, Lorraine gavotte, the Ellsworth,
the Agatha, the Tuxedo and the three
step the latter being a dance that prom
Uses to rival the popular two-step.
Terms for twelve lessons: Gentlemen,
81; ladies, So; per couple, S.. 5w2
MARVELLOUS SUCCESS
Of Prof. Strassman in the treatment of
the eye, ear and catarrh, and in per-
fecting complicated compound glasses
for all Irregularities Of the sight. Can
be consulted at Commercial hotel.
List of letters remaining in the
p~ostofice November 6, 1895:
Burgdoll, Miss Eva Pascke, Mrs. Anna
Dodd, H. B. Tracey, Miss Lizzie
Elgas. Henry Zimmerman, E..
Miller, Minnie Zimmerliy, Mrs. Bertha
Mcbride. J. w.
WM. H. RoHR, P. M.
-WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Enquire ut No. sos Washing
ton street.
R. P. Koenig & Co.'s minnesota
Queen is the best. Ask your grocer
for it. Only 100 cents a sack.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-06
Don't Throw Ashes in Streets.

This wholesome bit of advise is given
in the interest of those who may not
know that there is a city ordinance
against making the street a dumping
ground for ashes or litter of any kind.
The reminder is opportune, inasmuch
as Street Commissioner Mclaughlin,
acting under instructions, will enforce
the ordinance in all cases without fear
or favor. "a word to the wise is
sufficient"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-06

Mems Black Worsted Suits IS SOC
Mems Fine Dress Suits. 49,. 1870
Boys O~vercoats from $3.50 to 5000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-06

less than any cash quotations.
The advocate., 1895-07-24


In Kindred spirits.
Along the west bank Of the James river, within
easy distance of Richmond, extended for mile OF
more the plantation of Colonel Liburne. When
the traitor, Benedict Arnold, made his incursion
and seized the defenseless Virginia capital his
marauding forces in sheer WantonnesS, destroyed
che old mansion on the Lilburne estate, and the
structure which, in 1885, had taken its place, was
more modern in style of architecture and in point
of convenience. The house stood on a hill which
rose gradually from the river bank, and magnificent
old trees shaded broad walk which led down to the
road way and beyond to the stone steps which went
down to the water. From the porch, which entirely
surrounded the house, the farthest fields could be
where slaves were lsziy at work. for it was the
second Of June and an extremely hot day.
On the porch facing the river stood Colonel Lii
burne and three guests to whom, just after late
breakfast, he was showing his plantation and exps
tiating upon its desTability as place for them to
stay while in Virginia. Lorettas maid had been
imparting some information to a fellow slave,
who communicated it to an inky black brother as
they slowly wended their way to the field.
''See dat young man up dar wild Cunnel Libu'n ?
OATS Ginl Stone"
"Who's hep
dat you don't know nuninP Why Gin'l Wash'ton amt
nowhar long sden dat young man. He done fotch
on great big wa in Massumchusetts, he did; tore
down all de ails and cout houses, and spill out all
de prisners, an jedges an lawyehs he did, an made
dem Fedrums stan 'roun like so many niggahs
fore de obeseah. Why de gubneh OBJ Massumchu.
setts don't do nufn-nuifin't al-till he done come
an ak Gin'l Stone."
Sam he richP"
"RichP Why, he own nigh all de Ian in
Massumchusetts. He could glib way a little place
like dis plantation an not knoW't war gone"
'I gwan to AK for some6n."
"Ax him for somefnp Why, you fool niggah,
you all try to speak to Gin'l Stone? Would you
talk to Gin'l Wash'tonS Well, Ginl Stone act wild
Gen'l Wash'ton like 1 acts wild you. You 60 to
speak wild him, you git you fool mouf broke"
"Who dat big manP"
"Dst's--what's dis is his name? Jedge Bread
mongstem-- biggest lawyeh in de country"
''Who dat man wild de head O. ha' on his face ?
/ neber seed muffin like dat"
"Don't you fool wild dat man wild de hs' or you
done git YOURSELF hurt He's one o. desc heah her
mic men-dese hesh debbil's men what does
miacles. All he got to dos just look at you right
straight minute, an de groun open out right
under you black feet an swallow you clean up out
o. sight. Don't you go foolin' wild him, tell you
When he comes round, you git out'n his way or
you win be gone niggah'
"What dey all don heah9"
''Gwsn to tend de 'Vention ober at Richmond.
Dey done come to see young missus, an gwan to
stay"
Allowing for some exaggeration, which the read.
ers knowledge will correct, especially as to Sydney
Stones worldly possessions, and the Hermits won.
derful power over nature, the information thus i'm
parted was, though scant, In the main correct
Soon after Breadmongater's return from the Boston
The advocate., 1895-07-24
BOOK w.
CHAPTER l.
AN EXTREMIST. 4"

name to fright all tyrants with, q light
Unsetting as the pole-star, great voice
Heard In the breathless pauses Of the fight
BY truth and freedom ever Waged with wrong,
Clear as O silver trumpet, to awake
Huge echoes that from age to age live on
In kindred spirits
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Dairy School Opens Jan. 8.

The Dairy School of the Univer-
sity of Vermont and State Agricul-
tural College will be held as usual
this winter, beginning January oand
lasting tor four weeks. Some half
dozen or more separators will be
used. from six hundred to thousand
pounds of milk will be handled
daily, and thorough instruction will
be given in butter making, milk test
ing, milk and cream pasteurizing.
etc. Two courses of lectures on
dairy topics, aggregating about forty
five in number, will be given. The
school is open to Vermont students
only. No tuition fees are charged.
no entrance examination required.
Any of our readers wishing to at
tend the school or desiring further
information regarding it should write
at once to Prot. ]. l.. Hills, Burlng
ton. Vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
4 Significant Departurc.

With the departure of another year
when Il review is made of the condi-
ton of affairs. it is only right that
some thought be given to the physi-
cal body which enables everyone to
battle with life's problem and figure
for themselves the profit or loss on
the trial balance sheet. Though the
bank account may be large and each
ones material gain be great, it would
not he surprising if it suddenly
dawns upon many that good health
has been greatly impoverished by
the low condition of the blood. 1t
is in this state that the Tactic acid III
the vital fluid attacks the tibrouS It's
sues, particularly the joints. making
known the local manifestations of
rheumatism. Thousands of people
have found in Hoods Sarsaparilla
the great blood purifier. positive
and permanent cure for rheumatism.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Curious Inconsistency OF the Prohi b.
tOry Law.

a Bellows Falls dispatch OF Dec.
70 SAYS:
a curious inconsistency in the
Vermont prohibitory law was de-
vcloped to-day in the trial of the
proprietors of the Rockingham and
Commercial hotels for alleged Sec
ond offenses of selling, the penalty
for which is not less than $40 fine
and not less than 80 days imprison-
ment in the workhouse for each sale.
The writs each stated prior con-
victions on Oct. :, 1891. Both
pleaded guilty to-day to 10 offenscs.
Counsel tor respondents called the
attention of Judge Williams to sec
ton 4474, Vermont laws, which de
fines a person convicted of from five
to 10 offenses as common seller,
the penalty for which is but SIo fine
for each offense, and no imprison-
mcnt, while the penalty for Il con-
viction of one to five oficnscs for
''selling" is $50 and imprisonment.
Hence the judge fined each $Ioo
and costs.
a second conviction us a "com-
mon seller" does not have imprison-
mcnt added to the fine. but Il third
only does.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Political N Otes.

Suppose Congress had adjourned
to shoot ducks; what would the
Cleveland organs have said then: -
New York Advertiser.
That no special harm would have
been done, and that the country
would be saved considerable cX-
Observation-Disclosures Union.
Possessors of hard luck stories and
calamity information will learn
something to their advantage by
placing themselves in correspondence
with William MISUNDERSTANDING
ton Post.
Another white elephant has come
from India, but if it be anything like
the first it will need two coats of
whitewash to subdue its pinkness.
The only immaculate elephant is, of
course, the G. O. P.-Exchange.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
He Needed Air,

Ho was sick, or at least said that
no was, ard the other day he enter.
ell the office of we'll known ply.
stefan up town and sank into leath
er covered armchair in the anteroom
waiting his turn on the list. At last
it came, and tho doctor examined
his tongue critically, felt of his
pulse, inquired as to the symptoms
of his illness and then looked wise
Taking n pad from the table, he
wrote q prescription calling for
bread pills and distilled water or
something of that sort. Then, turn.
ing in his chair, the physician said :
II cannot see that anything serious
is the matter with you. What you
need is plenty of air.
The patient smiled broad, bland
smile, but said nothing.
Take this prescription regularly
every night, but above all things
get plenty of air. Good, wholesome
outdoor atmosphere, that is what
you need moro than anything else. ="
"Ha! ha! ha! I need air, do I?'
shouted tho man. well, that is
funny
why, what do you mean?" in
quired the doctor
Mean? Why, l am a street car
driver
He is laughing yet.-New York
Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Spirit Of tbr Aac,
Wood stock. w.. Dec. Fl, 1895.
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
BY EDWARD c. DANA.

The price of a years subscription to
The Age is now one dollar, in adj
vance. Every effort will be made
to improve The Age, which will re-
main the same size as heretofore.
and no pains will be spared to make
it an interesting, up-to-date. newsy
paper. During the coming presi-
dental campaign The Age will have
complete reports of the doings of the
two great parties: and the political
field will be thoroughly covered.
Remember that Il subscription
(price $I.oo) carries you through
the elections in November 1896.
The Age calls attention to some of
its points of superiority. 1t con-
tains the most interesting local page.
latest market reports, more news of
Vermont, New England. a pictorial
record of all the events of the day,
and during the coming year its illus
trat1ons will be found to be one of
its most taking features.
Subscribe for The Age now. The
price is 81 90 Il year, prepaid.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
NEWS OF THE STATE.

Col. II. r. Stoughton of Barre
has been appointed superintendent
of the Montpelier & White River
division of the Central Vermont rail-
road, with headquarters at Barre.
He succeeds Z. w. Thompson, re-
signed.
Pensions have been granted to the
following Nermontcrs; Additional
-Mvron Stearns, Rutland. Rcsto-
ration-llarry Nj. Small, Bristol.
The Vermont Maple Sugar Grow
ers' ASSOCIATION will hold two days
session at Montpelier Wednesday
and Thursday. January :, and g.
William A. Lord of Montpelier will
deliver the address of welcome and
a. M. Foster of Cabot will respond.
There will be an extensive exhibit of
the products of the sugar orchards
of Vermont.
n meeting of the hotel and restau-
rant keepers of st Albans was held
last week to consider matters relat-
ing to the enforcement of the pro-
hibitory law. Every such place IN
town was represented. While no
action toward organization was
taken, it seemed to be the feeling
that an attempt to enforce the law
would be resisted. The sentiment
seemed to be in closing every hotel
and restaurant in town if the govern
or should appoint special prosecut-
or for st. Adams who should at
tempt to enforce the law. Another
meeting will be held soon. at which
some action will be taken.