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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
A Southern Symptom.

Mir. Thomas H. Clark, the democratic speaker of the Alabama house of repre- sentatives, has written a letter to the Montgomery Advertiser of that state, in which he takes a. decided stand upon the sound money side. He does not believe in an international agreement upon the subject, characterizing 1t as "a perfect specimen of the jack-o-lantern in poli- ties" He regards the appeal for free silver coinage as essentially a move ment for fiat money" "The United States" he says, "are now on. a gold basis; that is, values are measured in gold" To the silverites he declares: Your demand is for a change; we stand for the existing order' "The south,' he further says, lis particularly inter- ested in maintaining existing commercial relations with the world, and extending these wherever possible. A dishonest dollar will be an obstruction to this" He concludes by saying to his demo- cratic associates: "As party we have recovered the banner of civilization in the new world. It will more and more attract men of light and leading. In- scribe cheap money on it and we are headed for the wilderness, where we wandered for so many years" The prominence of the writer, combined with his sound views, is an encouraging symp- tom.-Boston Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
RuSsELLVILLE.
Court Notes Grand Jury Hard at Work
 An Ugly Shooting AfTray.

Russellville, May 2O-(Special Corre- spondence 1.-The regular term of the cir cult court has been in session for two weeks, presided over by Judge Thomas R. Roulhac. Judge Roulhac is making a record as fair and impartial judge, and our people are pleased with him. The people are also favorably impressed with their new solicitor, Hon. A. H. Carmi- chael. This is the first term of the court held here by the new judge and solicitor. Judge Anderson of Marengo is holding tho criminal week of the court for Judge Roulhac.
 The grand jury seems to be using every effort to purge the county of crime and criminals About sixty bills of indict- n1ent have been returned up to this time.
 The case of the state vs. Sid Hooper,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
A Mothers Report.

Mrs. N A. McEntire writes from Spring Place, Ga.: For many years have been a great sufferer from indi- gestion, sick headache and nervous pros- tration. I tried many remedies, but got no permanent relief until I used Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir. I am now in better health than for many years. My daughter has been subject to chills and fever from her infancy. I could get nothing to relieve her; the Lemon Elixir has restored her to perfect health
 Sold by druggists; 50 cents and s1 per bottle. Prepared by Dr. H. Mozley, Att lanta Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
DEMOPOLIs
Willis Scott Dies of His Manufacturing
 School Entertainment

School Entertainment.
 Demopols, May 22.-(Special Corre- spondence.J- J-The darley, Willis Scott, who was shot yesterday on the Magee place by Elbert Houston, another darkey, died this morning.
 Houston has not been found. It is supposed that he has skipped for for eign parts. The report which comes to us today does not make it appear so bad for Houston as that which was sent you yesterday. It now seems that the shoot ing was in self-defense. Scott had large knife and was advancing on Hous- ton, when he pulled his pistol and shot. Dr. Goodloe made a post mortem exam ination this morning and found the bull let near the left thigh bone.
 Mayor Williams leaves for Memphis tonight, where he goes to represent the Commercial and Industrial club in the sound money convention, which meets in that place Thursday.
 Interest is being centered in the com meneement exercises of our two schools. Next Sunday the Marengo Military academy will begin it's exercises with the commencement sermon in the opera house. All of next week will be taken up by this school and the week following the Female institute will hold the boards"
 This morning the most omnibus cloud that we have seen for a long while ap- peared in the south and the heat was so oppressive that some alarm was created. It was not long, however. before rain began to fall and all fears were dissi- pated Whilst the rain was not needed it is not thought to have done any dam age.
 MT. William H. Welch. who was ap- pointed one of the delegates from Camp Oracle to the encampment at Houston met with a great disappointment last night. He was hurrying to the station to take the train, but either he did not hurry sufficiently or else he did not start soon enough. for he failed to make con- nection and the party was thus bereft of one of it's most valued members
 Col. N. G. Winn is attending United States court in Mobile as juror. Messrs. Joe Baum and H. Threefoot of Meridian are visiting MT and Mrs. Nor rls Mayer.
 The smallpox reports that come to us are growing alarming. We hear of more cases in Meridian and one or two in small towns that are adjacent to it. The impression is that our board of health would be taking a wise precaution to order a general vaccination at least among the colored people. It might be- come necessary to quarantine, but just now vaccination is thought to be all that is required.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
VALUE OF CREDIT.

There is an ethical feature to the finan- cial discussion that is little thought of, yet is powerful force. Carlisle hinted at it when he said that a mans honor and integrity added to the credit of community. Given community of men who pay their debts and it has credit and can obtain money, thus adding to the circulating medium. This personal integrity adds to the wealth of a nation as well as a community. When the sill yer agitation was begun three or four years ago foreigners became alarmed for fear the American conscience had been blunted and that all debts would be paid off in debase currency; hence American securities were sent home for redemption. But the administration took bold stand for an honest dollar and again the faith of foreigners in American manhood became strength ened and gold is now flowing in for the purchase of American securities. Just at this particular juneture. above all others, should the national integrity be maintained. America now has golden opportunity to enter the orient and find a great market for her surplus products. And hand in hand with her commercial interests goes her moral influence. She has grand opportunity to conquer the orient for the cause of Christianity and civilization. For this purpose has the noble body of young people composing the Epworth League met in Birming- ham. But this noble purpose will be thwarted at it's very outset unless Amer ica can send an honest dollar as the handmaid of Christianity and civiliza- ton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
A Fine Showing.

The Eufaula Times prints the follow ing: Tax Collector Willis has made set tlement with the commissioners court. The total loss by both state and county on account of insolvencies for 1894 was $4770. This was on a total of $5S,000 or a loss of cents on the thousand. Thera will probably be not another such a set tlement in this state. MT. Willis is one of the most faithful and deserving ofl- cers the county of Barbour ever had or ever will have.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

The constitution gives Congress power to regulate the value of coin. This means that Congress must govern itself by the commercial value of the two metals. Congress proceeded to do this by finding the commercial value and then fixing the ratio accordingly. The constitution does not give Congress the power to arbitrarily fix the value of either metal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
A Neat Paper.

The Atmore News is an addition to the already large number of weekly papers now being issued in this state. It is issued from the thriving town, Will Hams, Escambia county, and MT s. F. Major is the editor and publisher. It is a neat, bright sheet, and bids fair to as low as he can possibly be and remain alive
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
Order of Exercises.
TROY.
Programme of State Normal College Com.
 mencemnt

Troy, May 21.-(Special Correspond ence) )-Following is the commencement programme of the State Normal college:
 Sunday, May 26, Il a. m.-Annual ser mon, by G. Waverly Briggs, D. D., of Texas.
 Tuesday, May 2S, 10 a. m.-Annual meeting of the board of directors.
 Tuesday, May 2S, D. m.-Annual re- ctal of music department.
 Wednesday, May 29, a. m. to D. m.- Art levee and model school exhibit.
 Thursday, May 50, p. m.-Annual commencement.
 The exercises of Tuesday and Thurs day evenings will be held at Folmar's opera house, and will commence promptly at o'clock.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

asThe present management or the A BALD has no claim CTS prior to February 11th, 1S9o. Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been sold and transferred, hence cancelled IS between the debtor and this paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
To Bring Back Settlers.

The Atmore News says: MT. Francis F. Ayers, land and immigration agent of the Louisville and Nashville rail- road. who has been in Atmore nearly six weeks making things lively in a business way for the good of our town, left today for Aurora. H.. much to the regret of our townsmen. He will return in about thirty days w,th some more settlers whom he went north to look after.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

pany have nearly completed a large ad- dition to their already large store house. It will be 12X110 feet, and will be used fon storing pipe, iron, steel and railroad and other heavy supplies.
 On Wednesday,, Thursday and Friday of next week the university and Cumber- land college ball teams will meet on the local diamond and some great ball play ing is expected.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

The silverloons pretend to be ignorant of the true meaning of "sound money" which has been defined repeatedly as honest money-good today. tomorrow, here. there and elsewhere. They ought to let the people know that free coin age of silver" means to put the Ameri- can stamp mills to work coining free of charge and stamping as American money all the product of all the silver mines onl the inhabitable globe at the expense of the American people. Would there be anything honest about that?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

Remember Mexico and her free silver The average wages for the laborer in Mexico is 50 cents per day in Mexican silver-equal to % cents of our money; yet the 16 to 1 contingent would Mexi- canize this country
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
TUSCALOOSA.
A. c. F. College Commencement to Begin
 Tomorrow Evening,

Tuskaloosa, May 22.-(Special Corre- spondence.)- .)-It is expected that a large number of visitors will be in the city to witness the closing exercises of the Alabama Central Female college, which begins Friday evening at s o'clock. The programme, which has been printed in the Age-Herald, promises to be interest ing
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

The free silver loon who calls himself a bimetallist is really blaming for but one standard under the 16 to l idea, and that standard is the cheaper metal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

The damage to crops in the Northwest by the late frost and freezes will drive thousands of farmers to the South.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

Several of the State papers have men, toned the shipment of beef cattle from Alabama to Western States. Of course the item was published as an evidence of the prosperity of Alabama. But the 16 to 1 fellows claim that it is an evidence that there is no home market for the beef This is clearly nothing but soph- istry. The fact is, Alabama is pro- ducing more than she can consume, and her shipments to other States bring into her borders more money This is a sure sign of prosperity.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
To Restore Capital Punishment.

Lansing, Mich. May 22.-The senate last night, by vote of IS to 12. passed a bill to restore capital punishment in cer- tain eases in this state.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

We cannot build a structure of pros perity upon a legal lle.-Shipley.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

A work of great magnitude and of much import to Birmingham has been quietly progressing for the past two or three weeks. This work has already in- volVed the expenditure of $1O,O00 and not a wheel of the new machinery has yet been turned. It is the enlargement of the Birmingham Boiler Works owned by Crellin & Nails The titanic machinery now being put in place was made neces- sary for the making of boilers for the steel plant of the Birmingham Rolling Mill and for the new electric light plant
 When this machinery is put in opera tion, which will be in a few days, the largest boilers can be made. The hy- draulic riveting machine. now in posi- ton, will put fifteen-ton pressure behind the rivet. The drilling machine will drill a sheet 12x24 feet The sheets will be pressed together with twenty-five ton pressure. Each sheet weighs 2240 pounds. The great accumulation, weighted with thirty tons of iron, is operated by Worthington engine. This machinery was made in Pennsylvania, and there are only thirty-one of these machines in the United States. It will make a 34- foot boiler, and when in operation its im- mensity and power will surpass any ma chinery outside of the furnace plants.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

Hush! A secret! Somebody casually mentioned the name of General Shelley as a bare possibility for the next guberna- torial nomination, but somebody else in- teruptingly exclaimed: Don't mention it yet Too early" and nothing more was said, but there was lots of thinking.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
More Light.

Our electricians, Messrs. Harris & Williamson, have achieved most beau tiful effect in their incandescent light ing installation at H. C. Abbott & Bros jewelry store. It is most successful H. lustration of what can be accomplished in electric lighting effects when dealt with in an intelligent and experienced manner
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

The Age-Herald announces in this is- sue the fact that steps are being taken to erect two large steel works-one plant in Birmingham and the other in Besse- mer. The simple announcement is cer- tainly sufficient cause to send thrill of pleasure through the heart of every we'll wisher of the Birmingham district. The dawn of brighter day is breaking upon us. When the sun of prosperity mounts to the meridian the shadow cast by the calamity howlers will be under their feet.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

The St. Louis A B. c. Bohemian Bot tied Beer, brewed by the American Brewing company, is made of Bohe- milan hops and Wisconsin barley. Meyer-Marx company, Birmingham, Ala, wholesale dealers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
ATHENS.
Programme ofSixth Annual Commencement
 N. A. A. s.


 Athens, May 21-(Special Correspond enee)-The following invitation has been sent out and is self-explaining: The faculty and students of the North Alabama Agricultural school requests your presence at the sixth annual com mencement. May 26 to 29, 1895. Annual debate of Lee, Jackson and Houstonian societies. Resolved: That Wealth is Conducive to Greater Happi- ness Than Education" Affirmative-D. J. Carithers, Miss Earl Clements, H. D. Lane, Jr. Negative-Clyde Raney, Miss Lillie Jones, Sewell Haggard. Orations-J. c. Porter, A. G. Goodwin. Recitations-Miss Charley Lane, Miss Hattie Porter.
 Declamations-J. T. Means. J. W. Moore.
 Order of Exercises. Commencement sermon, Sunday, May 26, Il a. m., Rev. Gross Alexander, D. D. evening sermon, D. m, Rev. J. w. Caldwell.
 Meeting of board of control Monday, May 27, D. m.; p. m., concert, prepara- tory department.
 Tuesday, May 2s, D. m., anniversary of literary societies.
 Wednesday,, May 29, 10 a. m., art levee II a. m., commencement address, Rev. H. s. Hamilton; D. m., annual concert of music and elocution.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
Death of Von Sunne.

Vienna, May 22-Franz Won Suppe. the composer, died at his home near this city yesterday, aged 75 years.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

Prices Cream Baking Powder passed triumphant through crucial tests. se- curing highest honors of the Worlds and Midwinter fairs
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

Prices Cream Baking Powder is a theme for highest praise wherever it is
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

Governor Oates prefers a Northern man to Southern man for President. because the Northern man will endeavor to conciliate the South, and will be more liberal in distributing his patronage in the South. Colonel Patterson drew at tention to the liberality towards the South displayed by President Cleveland Nearly all the important diplomatic posts were bestowed by Cleveland upon Southerners. Not only has he sent them abroad, but he has given them import ant positions at home. This course does not seem to be so much matter of policy on Cleveland's part as sincere ad- miration for the abilities of Southern men.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

Some of the sixteen-to-ones are now occupying their precious time in garbling extracts from Carlisles speech They quote as follows: "It is not true" says Carlisle, that our people owe any debts contracted as far back as 1873." They then proceed to contradict this garbled statement by saying that the national debt and the debt of Alabama were contracted prior to 1873. On re-reading Secretary Carlisle's speech we find that this is what he said: "It is not true, however, that our people owe any debts contracted as far back as 1873, but 1t may be that some of our great corporations which issued bonds before that date still owe them. but they have all been refunded at a low rate of interest" Thus it is seen that the complete sen tence makes quite a difference in the meaning. Alabama has refunded her debt at a lower rate of interest since 1873, and is now trying to refund anothell block of bonds, and Birmingham is also trying to inugurate the refunding pro- cess at a lower rate of interest
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-27
sEABoARD VERY sHREwD.
The Boycott Again Knocked out ny
an Injunction.

Atlanta, Ga, April 26-The Seaboard
Air Line has obtained an injunction
against the Nashville. Chattanooga and
st. Louis railroad and the Western and
Atlantic railroad restraining them from
proceeding under the decision of Judge
Lumpkin until the United States supreme
court can decide the issues which have
been carried before it.
The order granted this morning has the
effect of placing the status of the issue
between the Seaboard and the Western
and Atlantic about the same as IL was
before the circular was issued by the
Southern Railway and Steamship Associ-
alton, boycotting the Seaboard and refus-
ing permission to its roads to grant pro
rating arrangements to the Seaboard
Under the restraining order granted by
Judge Lumpkin. the west is again opened
up to the Seaboard and the Seaboard is
virtually free from any boycott until the
supreme court decides the question in
volved in the case which was submitted
to Judge Lumpkin.
In fact the restraining order makes the
SeabOard as free to prorating arrange
mentS with other roads as if the Southern
Railway and Steamship Association never
existed-until the supreme court decides.
The Seaboard people express themselves
as confident of the issue before the SUI
preme court of the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-27
PREVIOUS RESULTS

lss7-Dry Monopole first Blue Wing second
Hidalgo third. Time 2:O7 Value IS $50
lses-Ihe Bard first, Hanover second, Exile
third. Time 2:l3 Value S6925
lsS9-Extle first, Prince Royal second Terra
Gotta third. Time 2:07Iz. Value $4,000
lseO-Castaway ii first. Badge second, Eric
third. Time 2:lO Value s. 900
lS9l-Tenny first. Prince ROYAL second Tea
Tray third. Time 2:l0 Value Sl4sO0
lS92-Judge Morrow first, Pessara second.
Russell third. Time 20SA Value sI775O
1e93-Diablo first, Lamplighter second LIE.
onawell third. Time 2.O9 Value s1Z5O1
i694-Dr. Rice first, Henry of Navarro sec
ond. Sir Walter third. Time 2:O74 Value
sl7750.
Prices subject TO change. l. 2 8 odds one
fifth OF straight odds. play or pay.
ODELL & Co, Drayton Street
Entrance also through Sullivan's Cafe 10
Bryan Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-27
DIXIE AND HER HEROIC DEAD.
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED IN
NEARLY EVERY TOWN.

A Prediction of Rain Causes n POST
ponement of the Exercises at At
Innta and Then the Afternoon
Turns ont Pleasant and the Crowd
Il DisappOinted-The Day in other
Places Marked by Parades and Lit
erary Exercises.
Atlanta. Ga. April 26.-The weather
bureau man knocked the programme for
the Memorial day services into a cooked
hat to-day. Showers began falling early
this morning. and TO avoid a drenchiHg
for the procession a committee called upon
the weather bureau for forecast for the
the afternoon and tomorrow, and as a
consequence the committee declared the
exercises postponed until Sunday As
usual with the weather prophet the af-
ternoon proved to be an ideal one for
public demonstration and the crowds who
came 10 town to see the procession were
greatly disappointed. The day was OBJ
served by the banks, public offices and
many business houses, however. just the
same as If the exercises had gone on, and
the committee that postponed things be
cause the weather man predicted rain.
spent the afternoon looking for "A collec-
ton of mules qualified to administer
kicking.
Lucian L. knight will deliver the ora
ladies Of the Memorial association at oak
land cemetery
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-27
FLORIDA's LEGISLATURE.
Discussion of the New Election Law
Bushes the Senate.

Bushes the Senate.
Tallahassee. Fla, April 26.-Nearly the
entire day in the Senate was devoted
to discussion on second reading of the new
election law, which has been so amended
as TO somewhat discourage the friends
of the measure.
In the House the committee substitute
for the election bill was read in full
but further discussion was deferred till
Monday morning.
The new Jacksonville charter bill was
reported favorably, and the contested
election case of Nann vs. Kelly from
Taylor county wal made the special
order for tomorrow morning.
Among the bills introduced was one pre-
scribing the duties of clerks of the cir
cult courts as clerks of county commits
slonerS; an amendment to revise the stat
utes relating TO gambling, one prevent
ing deception in the sale and manufac-
ture of artificial butter and cheese; one
requiring telegraph companies to trans
init and deliver messages promptly; one
prescribing the method of collecting the
occupational tax; one amending the re-
Vised statutes relating to inspectors of
fertilizers, and one providing for the re-
demption of homestead lands sold under
tax sale before final proof.
AT the afternoon session Mr.. Healy's
elective railroad commission bill passed
its second reading without any material
amendment: Mr.. Healy received a postal
to drop the bill. The offer is probably a
hoax
The following bills were passed on third
reading: One authorizing the board of
public instruction of Monroe county to
have the English language taught in the
San Carlos public school, and one legal
izng the incorporation of the town of
Sneads.
1t being Memorial day at noon the Sem
ate, in response to an invitation. filed into
the House of Representatives and listened
TO an eloquent address delivered in memo
rial of the southern dead by Mr.. Mills
and Senator'S Broome and Hartridge
which were received with loud applause.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-27
Memorial Day at Like city.

Lake City, Fla, April 26.-MemoriaI day
was observed here with great deal of
interest and large turn out. The decora-
lions were profuse and beautiful. All pub
lie bodies and officials, veterans
of both armies, the college and schools
and citizens participated. Hon. George
p. Raney of Tallahassee was the orator of
the day, and made a fine address and
impression. The cadet band furnished ex-
cellent music and a salute was fired over
the graves at the close Of the exercises by
the cadet corps.