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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
uTnan HOI.T,S WILL.

The sudden appearance of the myste- rious document purporting to be the will of Judge J. Holt furnishes pretty thread with which to weave a story of singular power and interest. It is stated that at the time of Judge Holt's death Washington Holt, an heir at law, offered a reward of $40,000 for the recovery of the will, as he had reason to believe that he was the principal beneficiary named therein.
 The signatures of the witnesses are. names that are matters of history, the will itself bearing the date of 1873. An other will was found, which had been drawn up in 1886, but indorsed upon it in the testators own handwriting were the words. This will Is wholly revoked. J. Holt" This being the case, the will of 1873, witnessed by Grant and sherman, holds good, and now some lively guessing is being done as to the whereabouts of the paper all these years.
 It is an interesting question also to de- termine the motive which influenced it's return after a silence of more than two decades. Pinkerton men have been put upon the case, and it may be they will chaos of uncertainty Speculation fur nishes many surmises, but the myste- rious sender of the paper appears to have left no trace by which he may be found. It is an interesting situation, the devel- opment of which will be watched with n
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
ONE ON US,

In the midst of all our war talk about China it becomes apparent that the ce- lestial empire has some grievance against us. Last week in the city of Chicago Chinese laundryman who had been in America in business eighteen years was bounced upon by policeman and hustled off to jail on the charge of having evaded the immigration laws. The unfortunate celestial insisted that he was citizen of the United States, having become naturalized years ago, and plead to be allowed to go home and procure his papers. This request was refused and he was hurried off by the over-zealous guardian of the law and only missed spending night in durance vile by meeting a friend who procured his papers and obtained his deliverance.
 It now appears that the policeman was interested indirectly in a rival laundry and the Chinaman had worked therein until he had accumulated enough money to go in business for himself.
 If Prince Ii is as cunning as he is re- ported to be China can get breathing space on just such incidents as the fore going. All the barbarians do not live on the other side of the world. China is doubtless of this opinion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
IRON FUTURE OF THE WEST.

It may seem a little unfair to twit Pennsylvania with her little turn-down in the iron matter, but advices constant ly coming in give things the appear ance of quiet, but sure, revolution in the matter of iron trade and industry The Southern iron deal is at present the talk of the market, and now comes tid- ings from the West that a movement is on foot to throw a bomb into the Eastern camp by offering iron and steel at a rate, delivered free an board, much lower than the East can possibly meet The Colo rado Iron and Fuel Company, one of the largest corporations in the West, has just put forth it's annual statement and the footings are most encouraging.
 It was to some purpose that the Car negie deal was denied. Late develop ments would point to the conclusion that between the South and the West the ef- feet of the trend of iron trade will be to out-Pittsburg Pittsburg.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
FROM GADSDEN.
The AttalIa Furnace Is Being 0Vefhauled-Pipe Works Book large 0rder-Home-
 Raised Meat.

Gadsden. Sept. 1.-(Special Correspond ence.)-Sallie CulbertOn, 16-yearNold colored girl of Plano, Cherokee county, broke open her fathers trunk Friday night and stole $2o and ran away.
 The furnace of the Attalla Iron and Steel company is being overhauled and repaired and will be put in blast as soon as possible.
 As result of the revival at the Mount Carmel Baptist church, near Gadsden, there were thirty converts baptized Sun day night.
 Lindsays comedians presented "The Shamrock" here Saturday night.
 The Weller Pipe works made two large shipments last week, the first since open ing up Saturday. They received an or der from St. Louis that will take two months to fill. They are now working a full force and may work day and night, having already had to refuse sev- eral large orders. Their men are paid off every Saturday.
 The Jones College for Young Ladies opens next Wednesday, and 1t looks as though 200 pupils will be enrolled. Ev- erything is now complete, electric light plant, water works, etc. A large. steam laundry will be erected as soon as the school is under headway.
 The Etowah Sunday School association
 
 Albert Hagerdom has returned from five months visit to his parents in Ger many.
 Miss Kate Mcfarland of Ohio has ac- cepted position as first assistant of the Gadsden public schools and has arrived in the city.
 The board of education of the public schools has decided that the pupils shall study the state and national constitu- tion. They have also had fire escapes added to the building. School opens on the 9th for a nine months session.
 Carl, the 3-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. c. A. Henson, was seized with con- gestion suddenly last Sunday and in two hours was a corpse.
 Jim Thornton, colored, of this city was killed by a falling elevator at Ironton one day last week. His remains were brought here for interment.
 Signor Bosco, the celebrated magician, and his company of cabalistic wonders play three nights here this week.
 The bank and postoffice were closed in this city Monday on account of Labor Day. There was no celebration here.
 The colored baseball nine of Gadsden and Jacksonville crossedbats here yes terday and the game resulted in score of 29 to 12 in favor of Gadsden.
 Miss Nell Fowler gave a card party last night complimentary to Miss Nellie Dismuke of Griffin.
 Five bales of cotton were sold at Center per pound.
 Mrs. E. O. Marable has opened a large school in east Gadsden.
 Home raised meat is plentiful in Gads- den and our merchants handle it almost exclusively.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

Mir William Rcsenstihl, was killed by the incoming passenger train from Columbus Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Lillian Philips of Tennessee, who will have charge of the music depart ment at the Union Springs academy, arrived in the city Saturday.
 Miss Aida Craven, who has been visit ing the Misses Roden in your city, re- turned home last Friday.
 Miss Annie Ely, in honor of her guests, cry, entertained her friends with an apron party" on last Friday evening.
 Miss Ethel Pickett, charming young lady of this city, returned from Tuskegee Friday after a very pleasant visit to Miss Wright.
 The city schools opened this morning with good attendance, and the festive small boy with his top will give us a rest for a while
 MT Hunter Harris. a polished young gentleman of Cedertown, Ga. who has been visiting his brother here, left for his home last Monday
 Mrs. M. K. Simmons of Birmingham. who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. c. l.. Jinks, in this city, is being warmly greet ed by her many friends
 Misses Mortimer and MT. Will Morti- mer of Columbus. Ga., are the guest of Mrs. M. A. Branch.
 The many friends of Miss Ethel Rainer are glad to see her back, after months visit to friends in Troy.
 The f1eecy staple is coming in and the merchants are beginning to enjoy much better trade.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
A CARD.
To the Age-Herald:

To the Age-Herald:
 It is a duty of all good citizens to sus- tain law and submit to the decisions of the courts charged with it's eXecution and in this article it is otthe intention of the writer to reflect in any manner upon the ability of the judge to conceive and render a proper decision.
 But when a decision as that rendered by the judge of the inferior court of Bir- mingham in the recent trials of certain justices of the peace in which a charge for attorneys fee is allowed to swell the amount of claim to a minimum limit it Is the duty of all good citizens to sift the decision and ascertain the defect in the law which may render it obligatory upon a judge to thus construe the in tention of the framerS and makers of the law.
 For the first time in the history of Jef- ferSon county. since the organization of the local bar association, has it been publicly proclaimed through the courts that among the circle of legal luminaries, who furnish light to the legally blind, we find g, 2.50 $3, s. 50 $4 and $4.S5 law yers who permit the margin of difference between a picayune claim and a $5 gar nishment limit to be the measure of their legal services and abilities.
 The Investigations as published, have shown the least amount of original claim sued for, thus far developed, to be 15 cents For the sake of the legal profess Bion, it is to be hoped that some one case may be found where the amount of the original claim was 1 cent. so that the limit of legal ability and services of the bread and butter brigade of the bar may be raised to the $499 class.
 In all seriousness, should not the bar association of Jefferson county, in de- fense of it's good name and to restore it's influence with the people, take a firm stand upon the questions developed in the recent trials alluded to, and decide upon measures of a remedial character?
 The aim of good citizens, and especially mindful of the serious obligations there of, should be to elevate the standard of citizenship in the community.
 Can this be done by proceedings such as have been made plain to the world in the trials recently at bar?
 What peculiar, fine arbitrative sense does the law expect in a court that would enable 1t to distinguish 35 cents, 50 cents, 75 cents, s1 and s1.25 difference in the value of legal services rendered, or claimed to have been rendered? Is 1t not time to make a serious issue of this matter in our elections for rep resentatives to the legislature? Let the better element of the bar asso- ciation institute an investigation, and the great mass of the people will await their verdict with patience and abide thereby fin confidence. JUSTICE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
THE AGE-HERALD READING ROOM.

The Age-Herald has fitted up neat reading room adjoining it's business office, where daily papers from all east ern, southern, western and northern noints will be kept on file for the benefit and information of the public. Papers from the following cities can always De found there: Boston, New York, Phiia- delphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Charles ton, Savannah Augusta, Atlanta, Cln- cinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Montgomery, Mobile, New orleans, Galveston, Houston, Dallas and many other cities not named.
 Citizens of either of the cities above named or any party desiring to read are welcome to call at any and all times, night or day, as the reading room will always be open.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
The Reserve All Right.

Last Friday the withdrawal of gold from the treasury for shipment abroad amounted to 2,25o,000 This reduced the reserve to $s9,671 900. and at once the bond syndicate turned over $1,00O,0O0 of gold in exchange for notes. The bears and the enemies of the administration have ceased to express doubts as to the present intentions of the syndicate, since the repeated deposits tell the story per fectly. But they still pretend to doubt whether the syndicate will support the treasurpy after the 1st of october. They ignore the fact that the syndicate will still have the same motive to protect the reserve, and therefore probably Will do so if ecessary.-Chicago Chronicle.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
Liberty Bell.

Philadelphia owes an humble apology to Atlanta However, alPs well that ends well. The objections raised were, of course, the product of earnest and con- scientious views. But the appeal for an injunction has been promptly and patri- otically disposed of, and the old bell will go on it's journey with the best wishes of the people of this great city. It's jour ney should, and no doubt will, be the oc- casion of stirring up the patriotism of the citizens of the old south as well as the new. There will be a manifestation of public sentiment, which will be the best possible assurance that the spirit of reunion and reconcilatoin between the sections has an abiding place in the hearts and minds of all the people. It is to be hoped the Atlanta exposition will eclipse anything of the kind in the his tory of the south, and that it will be visited by great numbers of northern men and women.-Macon Telegraph.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
Beware of Easements.

A Chinese newspaper thinks that the basements which the Christians in China built to their houses were in great measure responsible for the outrages in that country recently The natives of China. do not know much about base ments. They seldom dig under their floors except for the purpose of conceal ing something. Their leaders told them that the Christians basements were for the purpose of concealing treasures and the bodies of murdered children. With the double purpose in view of stealing the treasures and averaging the alleged murder of the children, the natives at tackled the houses and their occupants. There is a Chinese flavor about the ex- planation.-Savannah Evening Times.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
Nothing More, Nothing Less.

In his Louisville speech, MT. Hardin, ''in the name of true democracy" called on the democratic press of the state to stand on the party platform with him
 Many of -the democratic papers in the state that stand on the party platform as adopted by the state convention will beg to be excused from standing on MT. Hardins platform. They will give him their support simply because he is the nominee of the party and because they do not want the state to pass under re- publican control. True democracy al- ways yields to the will of the majority Exchange.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
"Jifeo at Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is the capital of Mount Desert, which is an island several miles in diameter and several feet high. It is entirely surrounded by water and in habited by millionaires, who derive a scanty subsistence from its sterile soil by yachting, driving and golfing.
 The island abounds in rocks, drives, salt water and girls.
 The principal products are morning calls, afternoon teas and dinner dances, When not attending to the cultivation of these staples the inhabitants are occu- pied in driving up and down to see that none of the scenery-to which they are much attached-has got away during the night-EXchange
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
ATHENS.
The Revival Continues-Hon. w. N Hayes
 Out for Probate Judge.

Out for Probate Judge.
 Athens, Sept. 2-(Special Correspond ence )-The union meetings in the Meth odist Episcopal church, conducted by Revs Eshman and Hamilton, are in- definitely continued, and three services are had daily. The sacrament of the Lords supper was administered last night to a large number of communi- cants, and much brotherly love was manifested.
 The sermon at Il a. m. yesterday by Rev. MT. Hamilton, is said on the streets to have equaled any ever delivered in that church. Rev. MT. Eshman of the Cumberland Presbyterian church is young minister of high promise. and in due time will rank with the standard preachers of that church.
 Chancery court is in session, the popu- lar Chancellor Simpson presiding, with the gifted Miss Bessie Davis Gs his reg ister. Quite a number of prominent citir zens from the country are in town, Hon. Porter Bibb, Isham and w. B. Vaughn and others.
 From information gathered it is thought the yield of cotton is 8 per cent short of last season. The corn crop. is abundant.
 The board of equalization is in session and many are the complaints for raising the tax on land when real estate is lower than for many years.
 Hon. R. A. Mcclellan has built a fine brick office on the northwest corner of the square.
 There is one less whisky dealer in town. Harlow has sold out to Raislen, and the captain says he is done after this year.
 MT. Haggard, the artist, has concluded to remain in Athens. No one would rbe more missed. He is one of our very best citizens, and can't be well spared.
 Hon. w N. Hayes is a candidate for probate judge, and will be hard to beat.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
TEDDY AND THE NEW WOMAN.

A policeman in Central park, New York, arrested a woman for riding horse man fashion," i. e., astride. The young woman, who is Miss Chestic of England, indignantly demanded why she could not follow the fashion of her moth CT country, adding that she had not mo- ticed that America was any better than England She further insisted upon be- ing shown their authority for arresting her.
 Thereupon arose a problem. Teddy Roosevelt was called upon to ratify the action of the helmeted gentleman, but the lady insisted that Teddy didn't have anything to do with 1t. Chief of police and commissioners alike were stranded. They wanted to make an example of that woman, yet it seemed they had no case against her. There was no law upon the subject: this point they decided by ex- amining the records religiously. To their intense disgust they found them- selves obliged to dismiss the prisoner, and she mounted her horse and rode off in triumph, after informing them she would ride straddle every time she got good and ready"
 So Teddy finds himself face to face with another problem. How is he to purify New York if the ladies insist on capers like the one under discussion? :? He can close the barrooms, make New York a bowling wilderness. but he can't keep the new woman from riding "strad- dle." It is a pathetic situation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
Campaign Ammunition for Democrats

It is evident that many of the rebel lous republican leaders hastened to their submission to Quay and to save what they could out of the wreck. What they have said about their boss, how ever. will make good campaign literature, and the fight has doubtless left wounds that it will require some time to heal. No effort appears to have been made to put through a free silver resolution Louisville Courier-Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
It's Circulation Weights It-Maybe.

The Birmingham State must be very lonesome up in Birmingham, as the city and the entire section of country known as the mineral district is experiencing wave of prosperity almost unprece- dented. The State, notwithstanding these things, is trying to make the people believe that the whole country is on the downward tendency, and that 1t is only question of time unless we get the free coinage of Silyer.-Southern Star.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

The most amazing thing about the Georgian, whose tongue was paralyzed while talking the other day, was that he was of the male persuasion Evidently he is the new man, of whom so much is written. Nothing can paralyze the new woman's tongue.-Philadelph Press
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

It is said that Speaker Crisp is much less of a silver extremist than he was year ago. That is the way with all of them, with the possible exceptions of General Stewart and Senator Peffer and Joe Black City Staar.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

Ap-The present management or .be AGE-HERALD A has no claim aoairst advertisers or SubSGriD- CTS prior to February lltfa' ie9o. Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been sold and transferred, hence cancelled ass between the debtor and this paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

During August the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company mined 340,O00 tons of coal in Alabama and Tennessee conjointly, being 23,O0O tons more than any previous month. A good hot wealth . er rpcnrd
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

It is said that the Kentucky girls ob- ject to the carbolized kiss, because, as they naively explain, everything is taken straight in Kentucky"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

James Kier Hardee wears his working clothes wherever he goes. Even in the House of Commons he wore his miners cap and jacket.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

One of the great St. Louis dailes has called the other one the Sunday hand me-down' An even exchange of com pliments is expected. The other editor , could not let this pass.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
Already Deo,ded.

MT. Alger of Michigan arises to an- nounce that he will not be candidate MT. Alger seems to have got his infor- nation on this point a trifle behind the rest of the opulation.-Portland Argus
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

Kentucky Republicans are much dis heartened over MT. Bradley's withdraw- al from the series of meetings arranged by his committee with the Democratic nominee
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
That He Is A Gentleman.

The society circus at Newport sports one real live duke. It also possesses a Van Alen. And the wonder must be what the real Briton thinks of the Amer ican on.-Philadelphia Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

Kentucky Convention about Wabbly Wat Unfortunately, the men who cast the ballots seem inclined to attend to him.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

The New York World says poker is the national game because it is played with the red, white and blues.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

The negroes of Illinois will be very creditably represented at the Cotton States Exposition.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

Annston has a twelve-months job on her hands in that Tokio contract.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
THE EDITOR AT LARGE.
Fnllv Insured.

A mouse ran by. She did not scream Or wildly raise her head. 'I do not mind such animals With bloomers on," she said.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

An aged negro in Augusta registered yesterday. He gave his age as 125 years and says he once met George Washing ton and shook him by the hand at Will mington, N. C..
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04
UNION SPRINGS.
Fine Dog Killed by the Train-Cotton Com
 ing in-Personal.

Union Springs, Sept. 2.-(Special Core spondence )-Mr. c. c. Jinks of Durant, l. T.. who has been visiting his mother in this city for the past week, leaves for his home tonight, much to the regret of his many friends.
 Bernel. the large Newfoundland dog of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

Captain Kolb doubtless remembers and sometimes huns an old plantation mel ody. the refrain of which is. "Taint no use 'taint no use; love Georgiana, but 'taint no uset' PSrhaqs it was this which inspired him to pull off and go into the immigra tion business,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

Pathology. or the science of study of child life, is the name of an occupation recommended by an exchange to bach alor maids of uncertain age.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

The news comes that Lieutenant Peary and his plucky wife are safe and well.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

It is a day of unions. They are to have an editors, union in Florida.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

Of a religious revival in Phenix Ariz., a local paper says: Attendance has increased in size each day until the place provided for sinners is hardly adequate. If there is an increase to the present large audience it will be necessary to pro- vide more seats" Enlarge that tent.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

The Spanish paper Las Novedades
 which comes regularly to this office. has a profound look which is deeply interest ing. It's columns are things of unlim- ited possibilities. They never grow old
 It is as new tomorrow as it Is today, as fresh and full of information year from now as on the day of its issue. Other people may tire of Las Novedades. the Age-Herald never does. Long may it
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

Mrs. Ballington Booth has denounced the new woman. From her interview it would seem she disapproves of them not because they are wrong, but because they are masculine and unattractive to men,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-04

Georgia editors are agitating their minds over the question which is the more modest ball dresses or bloomers? And now every editor wants to be judge and review the situation personally.