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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Sound Stuff.

All the gold standard countries carry silver as money also and have a large per capita while the silver standard countries have no gold and small per capita. The first class are progressive and prosperous, while the latter are not so With which class do you wish to train?
 We have just as much right to demand that the government pay us 10 cents for cotton as the silver mine owners have to demand that 50 cents worth of silver be stamped one dollar. Such, in sub stance, is the opinion of Ex-Governor Bullock of Georgia on the antics of such men as Senator Stewart of Nevada.
 Drive a nail through the center of a silver dollar and it is only worth little over 50 cents. Drive nail through a gold dollar and it is still worth 100 cents. Tried by fire, the gold dollar when melt ed, is worth 100 cents. Tried by fire. the silver dollar, when melted, is worth about 55 cents.-Luverne Freeman.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
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, joints will be kept on file for the benefit and and information of the public, Papers al ITS from % the following cities can always be found there: Boston, New York, Phila- delphia. Baltimore, Richmond, CharIes- ton. Savannah. Augusta, Atlanea, ';iia SIil- cinnafi Louisville, St. Louis, Nashville chattanooga. Montgomery. Mobile, New Orleans, Galveston, Houston, Dallas ana many other cities not named.
 Citizens of either of the cities apove named or any party desiring to read are welcome to call at any ana all liille9, '.7, ,,ieht nr day. as the reading room will always be open.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
DEMoPoLIs.
Gossip About Vice-President Baldwin's
 Visit-Municipal Enterprise.

Visit-Municipal Enterprise.
 Demopolis, Aug. S.-(Speeial Corre- spondence.) )-There is a report going the rounds to the effect that the recent visit of Third Vice-President Baldwin through this section means that we are to have double daily freights and through pas sengers. It is said that the through trains will have Pullmans and will leave Meridian about o'clock D. m. running through to Atlanta from New Orleans. Your correspondent interviewed Agent Lee and he seems to think that there is some foundation for the rumor. He says that the freights have been hauling twenty-two cars of gravel to this part ot the system every day for some time and he does not think they would do this for the local traffic alone. Steel rails are also being put down as fast as possible and in fact everything is being done to put the road in first-class condition. Speculation even goes so far as to say that the sched- ule will be put on next Sunday. No one can tell anything about it, of course, but our citizens are very enthusiastic over the prospects.
 Our new administration has inaugu- rated an era of the liveliest kind of en- terprise. On every hand street hands are at work fixing up old streets, putting in tilng, grading, etc., while the hands at work on the water works are putting in the pipes, the contractors are building bridges, opening streets, and the rail- road has lot of hands hard at 1t laying a spur track at the stand pipe for the purpose of delivering coal at the engine house. Our young mayor is here, there and everywhere experimenting the work and seeing to it that all goes on properly. Everything around us bespeaks prosper .ity and every visitor is struck with 1t, yet there are some of our people who are chronic grumblers, who kick at this and that, and say that everything is going to the dogs, curse the mayor and council and everybody and everything but them- selves and then go home and applaud themselves for about the same thing that Little Jack Horner did, only they do not even get a plum for their trouble. Thesd men are social atheists. They tear down, but never build up. Thank goodness we have only few of them, and their voices are not loud in the land, so we let them croak out their tale of woe while we continue ascending the ladder.
 Our little sister town of Prairieyille has been saddened lately by the death of three members of MT c. W. Collins family, scarcely a week intervening be- tween them. Yesterday morning about 10 o'clock all that was mortal of c. w. Collins, Jr., took it's flight to the realms above to join the Heavenly host. He had just reached the age of manhood and assumed the duties of practical life. His gentlemanly department and parental af- lection had won to him almost universal admiration. In truth he was a shining mark for all young men to emulate. All of the community are sorrowing with the grief-stricken family.
 The weak and tired organs of the body orr I,,1i1 m, hxy HnOdS Sq arill3 tla
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
His Whiskers.

Peffer is a backshder, an apostate. He has admitted that the silver craze IS dying out in the west. And to aggra- vate his offense, when he made the ad- mission he had on two pairs of gold trimmed spectacles. three gold shirt studs, two gold cuff buttons, a gold watch, gold chain and gold fob. There was not a speck of silver about him in sight. He tried to save himself by saying that wages were too high (and they are get ting higher right along), and that mo- body ought to get higher wages than a United States senator. But even that sop to the calamity howlers will not save him from their condemnation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
THE EDITOR AT LARGE.

Mary had little ring, Twas given by her beau; And everywhere that Mary went That ring was sure to go. She took the ring with her one day off to the seashore, where She might display it to the girls Who were all clustered there. And when the girls all saw that ring They made a great ado, EXclaiming with one voice, Has 1t Just got around to you?'
 Memphis Scimitar.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Bob O. Link Again.

Poor Robert Lincolnl to be held up be- fore the country as a presidential possi- bility on a platform whose only plank is damn a 'mugwump! !" This is his hard fate just at present, for those who seem to be pushing his campaign sum up their review of his qualifications with this quotation from him, as though It were the one thing of high merit he has done or said One such Lincoln boomer has been talking in New York. and his burden was recital of the evidences or approval that this classic condemnation of independence in his politics has called out.-Springfield Republican.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

most distant of all other sides. He was a good man, as Chicagoans go, and conse- quently had no doubts as to his where abouts. Still, he was just little sur prised at certain features of his new abiding place, and confided to an attend ant whom he met that, taken all in all, heaven was not so very much better than Chicago. The older resident looked at the visitor for a moment, pityingly, and then remarked: "This isn't heaven" There the narrative ends, leaving the sub sequent conversation to the imagination. -Enquirer-Sun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

worry along without the daily explana- ton of why the market price of silver remains about the same as before, not withstanding the prices of cotton and wheat have gone up. However, as soon as the senator gets out, he promises to make up for lost time.-Sayannah News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

like to see it maintained. It is hoped that the Southern Railway Company can see it's way clear to keep intact the present
 line, which has been of so much benefit l to the city,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Quite So.

When the democratic party met in state convention in Louisville it de- clared for certain things. The men who opposed the adoption of the platform are as much bound to support the action of the convention as are the men who ad- vocated it. Without submission to the will of the majority party organization becomes worthless.-Georgeto Times.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Not Like Our Oates.

It is unfortunate that Illinois is hand icapped by such a governor as Altgeld at this time. There is an opportunity to impose a needed and lasting lesson on the Italians who have started a race war against the negroes in the mining region.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Gallantry Par Excellence.

In a recent trial at Siena the beauty of a servant girl summoned as witness had a dramatic effect on judge, jury and counsel. While undergoing examination she stood facing the magistrate, who, in commendable spirit of justice and gall lantry, said: T beg you, my pretty girl to turn also toward the jury, as do not wish it to be said that I alone have the privilege of admiring your beauty."- Exchange.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

P. T. Barnum's widow has married again. The present incumbent is titled nobleman holding high rank under the Sultan, and answering to the name Dimi- tri Caliar Bey. The ceremony was ac- cording to the Greek church, the name of the officiating Priest being Agathodoras A'Papageorgoponlou
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Brief Romance.

1. The prettiest girl he ever saw. 2. A scared young man interviewing pa. 3. A ceremony, with great eclat 4. I'm going right straight home to ma! 5. Maiden name restored by law.
 Indianapolis Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

The great West promptly refused to bolt the 16 to 1 camel. It very sensibly said it recognized that it would be the while the 16 would be on the other side, ranged for honest dollars.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Tell This to the Marines.

The temperance cause is flourishing in Louisville The water company is mak- ing money enough to build a handsome office, while the distillers find themselves with a surplus of whisky-Nashyille American.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

ag-The present management o- .ba aAGE-HERALD has no Siairfa
 ..+ advartisers or subScriO- CTS prior to February li'ii' Under decree of court x,r, to that date have been soi~i and transferred, hence caaGSlieo as betVveera the debtor ana 'l1is paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

President Diaz having lined up with Governor Culberson on the Corbett-Fitz- simmons question: the Indian territory, the home of the tough and the lawless, is the only refuge for Gentleman Jim and his would-be conqueror.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

n~g- EXCLUSIVE SOUTHERN AssocIATEp ppEss. UNITED PRESS, NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED PRESS, NEW YORK Asso- GATED PRESS, CABLE NEWS FROM ALL DARTS OF THE WORLD AND A SUPERB sPE' OPAL STATE SERVICE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

"Give the leaders to understand that they must keep in the middle of the road" says the Southern Alliance. Any body got any doubts about the politics of that paper?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

The Iowa sound money Democratic can didate for Governor is named Babb. This is for the convenience of the silverloons so they will have word handy to rhyme with gab i.e. their speeches.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

The young man who married the Duch- ess of Castelluccia. aged 73, was cut off at her death with $10. This mess of pot tage came rather high.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Yea and Verify,

Colonel Breckinridge says he is "out of politics." but the remark is not origi- nal with him. His constituents said it before he did.-Cincinnati Times-Star
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

"For ways that are dark and tricks that are vain the heather Chinee is pe- culiar'' has been his reputation for some years, and from all appearances the fash ion still obtains among the celestials.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

The Scottsboro Progressive Age has changed hands. It will advocate the 16 to 1 doctrine, but is manly enough to say ssvithin the party.''
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

Mrs. Curzon, Miss Letter that was, landed her Englishman just when she wanted him. The rest of the American wives of English husbands are in mourn ing, politically speaking.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Alasl Poor Yorick!

There is no longer a democratic party in Mississippi Yesterday it adopted the platform of the populist and abandoned the field.-Louisville Post.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

Was it a slip of the pen that made the Greenville Daily News refer to the en- gineer of the Missouri silver convention as MT, Blank?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

The free silver crank on the Constitu- tion is about to write himself to death, but no harm done, except to few lead
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

As a sort of quietus Uncle Sam is going to coin a small lump of gold bullion about the value of $600OO GOO. Howl, brothers, howl
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

Willie K. gets $S2, 900 as a consolation prize for the striking of his yacht AlVa' The other Ava he lost was beyond price.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Will Make Amends.

It is too bad about Senator Stewart He hurt his knee the other day. and has been confined to his room ever since. In
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

Merchants who desire to reap the full benefit of the fall trade are commended to the advertising columns of the Age Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

Boss McKane would be boss to the end He is foreman of gang of prisoners III the stone quarry at Sing Sing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

San Francisco parents have named their first boy Shadraek Meshack Abed- nego Brown.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

The alleged salting of the Alabama gold mines may lead to some compilca- ton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

Three hundred thousand copies or Sweet Marie" were sold the hrst SIX months of it's publication.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

Mr. Louis Stern of New York has been sentenced to two weeks Imprisonment and a large fine.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
IN ALABAMA.

Humoring the Joke.-Mr. M. E. Kohn has gotten out an advertising card on one side of which is the following per- init: This is to certify that l, .......... the legally welded wife of .........., do hereby permit my husband to go where he pleases after D. m., drink what he pleases and when he pleases. I want him to enjoy life, as he will be a long time dead. This permit is subject to the approval of the mayor and city council (SignedD .................- Selma Times.
 The Warrior Ferry.-The ferry across the Warrior is now in full operation being run by k. F. Whelchel, who is paid $150 per month by the commission CTS for the jog. No charges are made for putting conveyances across the river between a. m and D. m., but at night 25 cents is charged We understand that the ferry man makes the complaint that some people cross the river just for the fun of crossing, and that one man in par ticular was put across seven times in one day, and that he had no particular bus mess on either side of the river. The abuse should be stopped, and good way to stop it is for the commissioners to authorize the ferry Izan to charge a fee of cents for crossing. This ought to be done anyway, as we can't see why the county should be put to the expense of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
Hats Off to MT. Rallo11.

It is hardly worth while to argue with Ballou. We cannot see why it is inn portant to convince Ballou. He is an in- significant. impertinent little intermed- dler, entitled to serious notice from mo- body, and it is a sinful waste of time to discuss things with him. He has no sort of business to interfere with the Atlanta exposition. He has not been asked to do it. He represents no considerable ele- ment of society. He is mere impudent eharlatan without a sign of authority or influence. In this instance, as in the case of his noisy and ridiculous complaints about the Yellowstone Park, he is simply trying to make himself conspicuous by sheer force of gall, and to take notice of him is to be accessory to a farce.-Wash- ington Post.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

MT. Carlisle is spoken of as Justice Jackson's s successor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

Now watch John Bull in the China rhon
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

silver's epitaph: Talked to death.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10
A Natural Mistake.

A Natural Mistake.
 A good story on Chicago man is going the rounds, without any credit The Chicagoan, having taken his departure from this world, after the fashion com mon to all mortality, arrived at that
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

The weak and tired organs of the body are built up by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood tonic.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

There will be several prominent educa- tors of north Alabama in attendance on the Sunday school conference next week in the First Methodist church, be- ginning Tuesday night. Among the number will be Dr. A. B. Jones, president of Gadsden College for Young Ladies; J. K. Powers, president North Alabama Normal college, Florence; pr. J. D. Simp- son, president Tuskaloosa Female col lege; solomon Palmer president Athe- neum, Birmingham, and Dr. B. r. Meek of the state university, Tuskaloosa.- Anniston Hot Blast.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

putting people over the river. A nominal fee won't hurt anyone who has business to attend to, and a fellow who hasn't any business had better stay at home-- Tuskaloosa Gazette.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

A Typical Tramp.-The marshal ar rested tramp in Greensboro Sunday and lodged him in jail. He was worrying the people by happening at their houses at most unreasonable hours. If his ring of the door bell was not answered at once he'd walk in the house anyhow and ask for something to eat. If the food didn't suit him he would chunk it in ditch. He says his name is John Quigley and ac- knowledges that he is a professional tramp, and that he has often been in jail. The calves of his legs are full of bird shot. We don't believe the fellow has good sense.-Greensboro Watchman.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-10

Colbert's Exhibit-A Banner represent ative called on MT. King at Leighton last week to obtain information in regard to the exhibit which he is getting up for the already collected fine specimens of rye, bermuda grass, orchard grass, crab grass, peaches, millet, oats, wheat and various other products. The rye is feet long and the bermuda grass feet. The peaches are extremely large. MT. King informed the Banner man that the exhibit would not be arranged for more than a month. MT. T. J. Key is daily expected. He will help arrange the eXhibit.-Colbert County Banner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

Luther Frost who has been at deaths
door for over a week with erysipelas,
is improving. For several days it was
thought he could not possibly survive
many hours. but there is now a faint
possibility that he will recover.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

Alex. Canada, whose father bought
the Ullom farm west of town, is here
from Missouri. He says Mr.. Canada,
Sr., will be out with the rest of the
family as soon as he can get his thresh-
ing done, the numerous rains in Mis-
souri, having thus far prevented the
work
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

r. E. Hornbeck, who is driving the
ice wagon for his brother Allen during
the latter's lay-off with broken leg,
had the misfortune to step on rusty
nail and now 1imps around in SYM
pathy with Allen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

John RAIDER and family of Ellinwood
left Sunday for their new home in
Clinton, Mo. Mr.. RAIDER has been q
resident of Ellinwood for many years,
and the county is unfortunate in los
ing such a citizen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

II. 81. Summers is making a success
full business of the Stafford Rolling
Mills. He is in the cattle business
also, and viii make a good speck this
year in that line; all of which A[r.
Summers many friends in Great Lend
will be glad to hear.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
E. Crow, aged about six months, died
at their home south of the river We'd
nesday afternoon. Funeral services
were held at the home of B. ]. Porter
in this city, at p. m. Thursday, the
Sth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

The betrothai of Miss Bette Wilcox
and Ben j. Meyer is announced. The
wedding will occur at the home of Mrs.
c. Samuels, aunt of the bride, in this
city on Sunday. August %. They will
be at home at Clafiin, Kansas after
that date
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

Miss Lou Bunting who has been very
i'll for week is convalescing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

j. s. Winget is very enthusiastic in
his support of George Valerius for
sheriff. Having known him from boy
hood days, he can speak about him
with knowledge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

The DEMOCRAT would like to see the
Great Bend ball club take fall out of
the Kansas City Schmelzers. We have
no fears about the result. Hope the
games talked of will be arranged for.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

Probate Judge McCorkle issued a
marriage license Tuesday to William
B. Mcdonald, who lives just over the
line in Stafford county. and Miss Anna
Shaffer of Cooper, Ill.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

Charley Dodge and family, accom-
panied by Mrs. Harry Brooker and
children OF Hutchinson. spenU few
days recently camping out at DalzieI's
Grove. Charley says they had plenty
of fried chicken and ozone, and an all
around good time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
o. J. Richards has been quite ill for
several days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

Mrs. Ben Hampton (colored) was
found dead on the floor by her hus :
band when he returned home from
work on Wednesday of last week.
Hemorrhage of the lungs was the
cause of her death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

Judge Toepke was up from Ellin-
wood Tuesday, delivering some fine
greengage plums.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

AT the DEMOCRAT Office you will
find the proper style and size of cards
for gentlemen and for married and un-
married ladies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

dad" Drake. formerly superintend-
ent of the Great Bend street, railway,
writes from Oklahoma that he is well
and happy and has fine crops this
wear,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

G. H. Moore of Arkansas City is the
new engineer at the water works.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

Barton county's proportion of cash
necessary TO complete the state capital
building is s72S %; state general reve-
nue., SIC, 1865; state interest fund,
$582 so; state university fund, s872. .95.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

1t is only about once in a lifetime
that one has a chance to buy jewelry
at his own price, but such chance
will occur in Great Bend very soon.
On Friday, August 10Th w. D. Gould
s. Co., begin an auction sale of their
fine goods, to be continued from day
to day until further notice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

G. F. Cook, who took claim in the
strip two years ago, will soon take up
his residence there, near Keith, Woods
county. The DEMOCRAT VIII keep him
posted
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

School boards that beat teacher
down to $40 per month should never
be heard to squeal if they get d poor
school. The last place to retrench is
on the wage Garner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

The Ben. j. Meyer grocery stock il
being moved into the New York store
new addition to-day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-08-15

The event of the season will be the
grand jewelry auction sales of w. D.
Gould s. Co. Everything will be sold
regardless of cost or value, as the firm
must raise cash to meet bills.