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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
THAT ST. JOHNS MUDDLE.
wRITs OF ATTACHMENT ON ESTATES c
 EMINENT URGES ECONOMY.

wRIrs OF ATTACHMENT ON ESTATES Gov-
 ERNMENT URGES ECONOMY.
 ST. JOHNS, N. F., Jan. 3-The govern ment off cials deny that they pledged sav- ings bank securities to obtain loan. They will get S10O, ,000 in specie next week. The British government urges the strctest econ- omy in the conduct of public affairs.
 Writs of attachment against the govern ment for non-payment of amounts due have been obtained by several creditors from the supreme conrt. The creditors of Mir. Duder's insolvent estate met last night to receive statement. The liabilities were placed at s1 300, ,000. The assets are nominally about the same, but the estate is not expected to realize more than forty cents on the dollar. Hon. Augustus Har- vey, the trustee, was rejected by the creditors, and Messrs. Knight and Prowese were substituted.
 The supreme court has issued a writ against the Commercial bank at the in- stance of the savings bank. The Com mercial bank is now in charge of the bailiffs.
 The steamer Virginia Lake takes 500 barrels of flour northward to relieve dis fress along the coast.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
 TIE DEAL HAS BEEN MADE And Birmingham Will Soon Have
 Another Trunk Line. HIGHLAND AVENUE LINE Sold to the Columbian Equip ment Company as a Terminus
 for the East and West.
HIGHLAND AVENUE LINE

Dr. H. M. Caldwell left for Baltimore about ten days ago, and it was known by some that his visit was one of interest to Birmingham.
 It will be remembered that some weeks ago the announcement WAS made that the East and West railroad, owned by the wealthy New Yorker, Eugene Kelley, had purchased from Dr. Caldwell and asso- ciates the Highland Avenue and Belt rail road for terminal lines in this city and would begin the work of extending the East and West from Pell City to Birming ham. A small sum was paid at that time as bonus, but soon afterwards MT. Kelley died; there were several bitches or hin drancas in the matter, and it appeared that the trade was about to fall through.
 Now 1t is stated on what seems to be good authority that the deal has been closed by Dr. Caldwell, and that the Colum- bian Equipment company has become the purchaser of both the East and West road and the Highland Avenue and Belt rail- road, and will unite the two and push the work of extending the East and West as rapidly as possible. The price paid for the Highland Avenue and Belt IS said to be S350 ,O00, one-half of which sum was paid in casE.
 It is also learned that Dr. Caldwell has arranged with the Maryland Trust com pany of Baltimore to pay interest on the Eiyton trust bonds, now due.
 Dr. Caldwell is expected home today.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
ANOTHER JUDGE
Of the United States District Court Wanted in Order to Facilitate
 and Dispose of Business.

The Birmingham Bar association was to have met yesterday afternoon for the trans- action Of important business, but owing to the slimness of the attendance an adjourn ment was ordered until this morning.
 The object of the meeting is to take steps looking to the appointment of another United States district judge for the North ern and Middle districts. AZ it now is Judge John Bruce has the arduous duty of attending the courts here, at Montgomery aud in Huntsville, thereby being compelled to allow great amount of business to &C., cumulate in both districts.
 The Birmingham Bar association thinks that with another judge the work could be greatly facilitated and more rapidly ais posed of, and active steps are proposed 10 this end.
 full attendance of the association is ex- pected ,as the matter is of vital importance inasmuck as there remains but two weeks in which to accomplish results; otherwise the matter must stand until 1896, when republican may get the appointment, whereas the opportunity for 8 good cemo- crat is now at hand.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
THE TRAMP NUISANCE,

Mayor VanHoose has given orders to the police department that the tramp nuisance in Birmingham must be abated; and the GE-HERALD, in behalf of much annoyed and ong-suffering community, desires to thank His Honor for the very thoughtful, though somewhat delayed order.
 For several years the people of Birming- ham, especially housekeepers, have been annoyed beyond measure by these strolling bread seekers; by their pitiable pleadings, and oitentimes insulting manner of de- manding sustenance from the tables. It may be that occasionally, perhaps often, real objects of charity approach the doors iu the habiliment of tramp, and with the same tenor of pleading. These are hard to distinguish; yet it is a great pity they can- not be singled out, that the gentle hand of charity might willingly be extended.
 short time ago a gentleman was ap- preached by beggar with very ugly sore hand; the prayer was for dime; the hand was exhibited and the gentleman willingly gave the mite. A short time after this the beggar was seen to purchase norey orders to the amount of S100 for re- mittanct to the North. His was "doc- tored" hand sore by Turkish pro- cess, for the purpose of drawing funds from pockets controlled by charitable hands. This instance is presented as an illustration of tramp impositious.
 Mayor VanHoose says he fully recognizes the right of every man to seek employment, and would not close the gates of Birming- ham against those who come here in search of something honorable to do; but there IS a law against vagraucy which must be en- forced. He does not wish to discourage any man in an effort to obtain work, but be wants all new corners without means of support to bear with them evidence of hon. est intention. In order to carry out this desire the Mayor says it is his purpose to coufer with the several labor organizations oi the city and have them assist him in arranging some plan by which the city authorities aud the people generally can know the difference between an honest workingman and 8 worthless, dangerous s tramp. This is a step in the right direc- tion, and Mayor VanBoose deserves the encouragement of all good citizens.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
RAILROAD RACKET,

On January 15 MT. ". P. Adams, who for long time was travelling passenger agent of the Georgia Pacific in this city, and who is now soliciting freight agent of the Southern, with headquarters in Annis- ton, will go with the Kansas City, Mem- phis and Birmingham. An order will be issued iu few days making MT. Adams soliciting freight agent of the Kansas City, Memphis ana Birmingham, with head quarters in Birmingham, the order to be effective the 18th instant. MT. Adams has been appointed 10 fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Mir. Charles D. Shaw.
 He is well known here in railroad circles, and will be welcomed back to Brming- ham by the railroaders, as well as his host of friends.
 MT. Adams will move his family to this city in few days.
 SUPERINTENDENT SULLIVAN HERE,
 Superintendent J. II. Sullivan of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming ham was in the city yesterday looking alter the interests of bis liue. He came over the road on a regular monthly inspection tour and returned to Memphis last night.
 GENERAL MANAGER CARROLL.
 General Manager K. Carroll nf the Queen and Crescent passed through the city yes- terday morning or 1uute from New Orleans to Cincinnati. He has been on the monthly inspection tour and was accompanied as far as Chattanooga by Superintendent A. d. Frazer
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
THE UNEXPECTED DISCHARGE OF A
 CANNON

Close by would not have more disturb ing effect upon nerves which are vigorous than an ordinary noise upon those that are weak aud uDstruug. As ncrvine, Hos tetter's Stomach Bltters is uurivalied. By pronloting digestion and assimilation they overcome that gastric disorder, which IS the most prolific cause of nervous debility, and which, so long as it exists, defeats in large measure the action of sudatives and opiates Such remedies, moreover, neces- state the of increasing doses, and finally cease to act altogether, except in dangerous quantities. They never reach Equally objectionable are fiery, unmedi- eated alcoholic stimuants. Kidney, blad- der and liver trouble, malaria, constipa- tion and rheumatism are relieved by the bitters, which also promotes appetite and nightly repose. !.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
THN pRoposEp soHoOL rAX.

THE PROPOSED SCAQOb 1AA'
 The effort Of the Board of Education and the City Council to secure the passage oi a bill by the Legislature providing for spe- ciaI tax to be devoted to the maintenance of the public schools of the cits should be seconded by every patriotic citizen
 An additional tax Of mills will scarcely be felt by the tax payer, while it will go very far towards enabling the city to meet her obligations and towards relieving her of her present embarrassments.
 The present rate of taxation, as every body knows, is ridiculously low for city the size of Birmingham; indeed, the pres ent depression in the business of the city may be attributed in nc small degree to our low tax rate. Capital cannot be induced to come when the tax rate is too low to guar antee it's adequate protection and to aforu the necessary conditions of profitable in vestment, Labor cannot be induced to come when conditions favorable to lndl- vidual protection and comfort are not ad- euuately provided through the agency Of efficient government.
 The cities of Montgomery, Mobile, Selma aud Huntsville each have tax rate of loo cents or upwards on every Sl00 worth oi taxable property, while Birmingham IS still struggling under 50-cent rate. The proposed increase Of ? mills, if passed, will make our rate only 70 cents on every slO0- a rate still far below that of any other city of it's size, either within or without the State.
 Again, the provision that the revenue from this proposed increase shall be de- voted sacredly to the education of the chil- dren of the city, is wise one. In the event of possible financial or political dis aster the police, the fire and sanitary de- partments of the city would be maintained with some degree of efficiency from pru- dential or political motives. The public . schools-the education of our children would be the first to be sacrificed in the event of such calamity. But with their schools beyond the reach of threateniu g dangers, the effect of such misfortune upon the people would be materially iessened..
 Ii this proposed increase of mills in the tax rate is secured the city, by being re- lieved of the burden of the schools, will be enabled to meet all her obligations and at the same time maintain the other arms of her service in state of efficiency.
 This bill gives the people of our city the first ray of hope since the failure of the O'Brien and Hundley amendments last August. It IS earnestly hoped that our Senator and Representatives will be unit in ils favor, and will secure it's passage.
 The man who will prove himself most en- ergetic and efficient in effecting the enact mont into law of this bill will win from the future q crown of glory, and will de- serve the erection of statue to his mem ory, reciting 10 posterity his title as the ''Savior of Birmingham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
YOUNG DEMOCRACY.
An Effort to Be Made to Bring About Reconciliation of the Two Or
 ganizations Now Existing.

An effort is being made to harmonize the two factions of Young Democracy and re- store the organization to it's former useful ness as democratic club.
 A conference was held between leaders of the two factions yesterday afternoon, at which 1t was agreed that meeting for one night next week will be called. The call will be signed by R. F. Johnston and Lee Bradley, presidents of the two factions.
 At that meeting officers will be elected for the present year, the terms of the old officers having expired at the end of the pact year.
 Young Democracy has been an active and aggressive agent in the democratic cause in Jefferson county for the past two or three cam mpaigns, aud its disruption recently was depiored by every member, and all are now aDXions to harmonize the two factions.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
TO PROCEED AT ONCE
TO COIN THE GOLD BULLION IN THE PHI

TO COIN THE GOLD BULLION IN THE PHIL
 ADELPKIA MINT.
 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5.-Director of the Mint Preston today instructed Superin- tendent Townsend of the Philadelphia mint to begin the coinage of S22, 900, 900 of gold bullion now stored In the mint and which IS part of tbe gold reserve. The gold will be coined into eagles and half eagles, and tho work will occupy month. The di- rector stated that there is plenty of silver bullion in the mint to keep them busy for five years if they started to coin it all. The metal is subject to the order of the secre- tary of the treasury and no statement has been made regarding it.
 Because of the coinage of gold the ex- pected reorganization Of the mint forces has been deferred for about a month. At The expiration of that time Director Pres- ton will reduce the number of employees wherever possible, so as to bring the ex- peuses of the institution within the gov erpmept'B s appropriation,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04

the reasons for this movement. The AGE HERALD has already given several reasons, and it will be glad to furnish any sugges- tions or another good and valid reason. The following are the reasons as heretofore set forth:
 First. the New England manufacturers have realized the fact that the mill must be near the cotton field, and thus save the freight of S5 bale.
 Second, cheaper labor can be obtained in the South. The working classes can live more economically in the South than in the North because the weather is mlder and not so much fuel and clothing is necessary. The days are longer and more work can be done by daylight, thus saving the expense of lighting the mill.
 Third, the New England cotton mills ex- port large amount of their cotton goods to the warm countries south of us, and by locating in the South they get nearer their market. The Southern mills are all within easy reach of tidewater, and consequently can have as favorable rates for ocean ton mage ss the Northern mills. In fact, the inducements in the way of competition for the foreign trade are overwhelmingly on the side of the South, and this is the one
 
 New England capital southward.
 Fourth, the climatic conditions of the South give finer texture to the thread. This seems a sentiment lal reason, yet it is really founded in fact. Ii stands to reason that the climate in which cotton is grown should prove more favorable to its delicate texture than the cold climate of New England, which renders the thread brittle and destroys the life of the cloth.
 Fifth, the laws of the Southern States are more favorable to manufacturers.
 Sixth, coal is cheaper in the mineral belt of the South. The Northern mills pay $4 q ton for their coal, while coal from the Bir- minghan mines is sold within a radius of 800 miles at Sl a ton.
 Seventh, tho Southern streams. upon which the mills depend for water or trans portation, do not freeze as in the North. Eighth, the cotton shipped North is compressed, and compressing injures its "bloom' or living quality. The com pressed cotton must be run through pick cries to separate the fibre before 1t can be spun into thread. This entails additional expense. The cloth made from compressed cotton does not last as we'll as that made from cotton loosely packed, and does not command the high price in the market. Tue mills in the South get their cotton in the loosely packed bale.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
I0II First AUe1zme.
A STATE OF ANARCHY

NOW PREVAILS IN MoUKDEN-HoRRIBLB
 ATROCITIES BEING PENETRATED,
 LONDON, Jan. 3.-A dispatch to the Gen. tral News from Shanghai says Moukden is in state of anarchy. Chinese and Man. churian soldiers frequently attack it and many bloody Flights have taken place. Within short time 12, GOO additional sol diers have arrived there, and with each fresh arrival matters become worse. Shops and dwellings have been plundered, women have been outraged and civilians resisting the lawlessness of the soldiers have been murdered.
 Owing to the continuance of obstacles placed in the way of the marines who were to have been sent from Pekin to protect several foreign legations there sguards are still detained at Tien Tsin.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
AN ALPINE WEDDING.

ALPINE, Jan. 2.-lSpecial Corre- spondence. IA very pretty little wedding took place here New Years Day. The contracting parties were Miss Mary L. Riser, the beautiful and ac- complished daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. E. Riser, aud MT. A. A. Mcintyre, a very prominent md rising young business man of Selma, with Father Mcdonald off, ciating.
 After theceremony the guests were in- vited into the dining room, where a bountiful repast was in waiting. The hall was beautifully decorated, and on one side was several large tables literally cov- cred with fine collection of presents, con- sisting of silver, glass and china ware. The young couple has the best wishes of the entire community, and all were united in wishing them long, happy and pros- porous voyage through life.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
ON ACCOUNT OF SMALLPOX,

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 3.-On account of the prevalence of smallpox in the Pamun- the city has quarantined against. Lester, Manor and Whitehouse, the stations of the York River railroad nearest the infected territory. No freight, passenger or ex- press will be received for Richmond from these stations. A strict guard has been placed around the reservation. The council of the commonwealth held a meeting to- night and decided to establish here two public vaccine stations and ask the counsel to appropriate s250O to construct house to house vaccinations.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04

HE Opelika Post makes the point that the Southern farmer should remember that it is the result of Democratic legislation that bale of cotton will buy as much to- day as it would ten years ago. The action of the Democratic Congress in putting so many necsssaries on tho free list and greatly reducing the duties on others has increased the purchasing power of cotton by reducing the cost of other things. Bad as is the condition of the farmer today, it is Incidentally better than it would be if the Mckinley tariff law were still in force. A low tariff is necessary to the welfare of the South.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
SCHOUVALOFF PRAISED.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 3.-Emperor Nicholas has addressed a rescript to Count Schouvaloff upon the occasion of the lat ter's assumption of the duties of the office of governor general of Warsaw. The em- peror bestows his praise upon Count Schouvaloff for his faithful and jealous ex- ecution during his term of service as Rus sian ambassador at Berlin of the plans of the late Emperor Alexander by fostering feeling of friendship between Russia and
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
THE HOXAS AGAIN.

PARIS, Jan. 3.-A cabinet council was held in the palace of the Elysee today, in which M. Hanatoux, minister of foreign affairs, laid before tue ministers a protest from the premier of the Hova government against the occupation ot Tamatava by the French, which the premier declared was a violation of the treaty between France and Madagascar. A dispatch was also read from Commander Bienaime stating that the Hovas had murdered an English trader near Tamatava and informing the govern ment of his intention to declare state of siege at Diego Suarez.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
"PLEASE THE PEOPLE AND YOU
 WIN THEIR HEARTSO

S. The wonder of the publishing world is the marvellous success of Sarony's Living PicsRres. Though still Tn its first volume, this NStraordinary monthly publication extraordfna1x because 1t is a new idea, un- like anything " its beautiful self-has q rapidly increasing>u@e, already in excess of 50, coo copies. lie is ever ready to sud heppreciation of a really excellent thing nnat real sopable price. Sarony's is~ Dapkm1 copy, or $3 a year, and it is de
 much. was ever before given for t65
 The publishers, Messrs. A. E. C
 Co.,, Union square, New York,
 congratulated.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04

L. Robertson, who is known to his friends as man of scholarly attachments and en- dowed with true poetic fire. To the pub lie he is a man of such modesty that his talents would never be suspected. He has found time amid his duties as an official of the county to write this charming little volume, and has placed the reading public under obligation in so doing. He has written fugitive verses of much merit be- fore, but this is his first sustained effort, and he can well afford to rest his reputa- ton upon it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
DIR. HENRY GOLDTHWAITE,

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Dr. Henry Goldth- waite, resident physician of the Fifth Ave. nue hotel since 1878, died suddenly early this<horning in the hotel from apoplexy. HeFwas the son of the late Judge Henry rGoldtb waite of the Alabama supreme court, and was born In April, 1642. He served in the Confederate army as a private and at the close of tue war had the rank of major. He was twice married and leaves tive children, 6 son and daughter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
NEEDS NO HELP.

ROME, Jan. 3.-General Baratieri, com mander of the Italian forces in east Africa, has returned to Kassala after making demonstration for several days against the Mahdists. He had with him a force of 5000 men. He telegraphs that he awaits with full confidence any movements and does not wish endorsements.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
YOU DO WRONG

To pay big prices for common shoes these hard times when it is so easy to find good shoes at low prices. The Boston Shoe Store, 107 Twentieth street, sells shoes aud makes a regular customer out of every person who makes purchase there. There is a reason for this. Buy your next pair there and you will soon find out the reason.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
GOOD SIGNS OF ACTIVITY

TROY, N. Y., Jan. 3.-There is every in- dication of an early resumption of the knit ting business in Cohoes, that center of the industry. A large addition is being made to the Atlantic mill, and the work will be carried on day and night next week at Egg bert's mill. Other mills also show signs of activity.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
A PECULIAR DEATH.

MONTGOMERY, Jan. 3.-[Special. IA 4-year- old daughter Of Sam T. Westcott, promi nent citizen, met a sad death this afternoon. She was playing about the house, when she by some means sucked button pr some other obstacle in her wind- pipe. The obstruction caused her death before physicians could remove it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder Worlds Fair Highest Award.
A GRAND HONOR.

LONDON, Jan. 3.-A dispatch to the Star from Yokohama says the emperor of Japan has conferred the grand order of the Imperial Chrysanthemum upon the en- peror of Germany in recognition of mlli- tary and naval instruction given to the Japanese by German officers
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04

BERLIN, Jan. 3.-Judge Brausetter, the president of the Berlin criminal court, who made himself notorious by his severity with presentatives of the press on several recent occasions, has been transferred to Genoa.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
EIGHT REASONS.

The prospect is that the most signal event of the present year will be the establish
 mept of cotton mills in the South by New England capitalists. The tide has already set u this direction, and it will soon come with rush. It is very interesting to find
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
ANOTHER REMOVAL.

The Birmingham Undertakers have re- moved their establishment to 215 North Twentieth street, and now have on hand large and complete line of undertaking goods. They will attend promptly to any orders intrusted to them. Open day and night. 12-6-1m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04
ITALY AGAIN SHAKEN,

ROME, Jan. 3.-A violent earthquake shock was felt at Reggie, Messing and fled in panic from their houses and few returned this evening.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-04

THE volume of poems just published, entitled stDora, or On the Border, {" is said by competent critics who have read 1t to be the work of the highest order of talent, if not geu :us. It ie from the pen of Col. 8.