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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.

Something About the Greatest Institution
of Its Kind ia the World.
Paris Register.
On the 9th of last July the Bank of
England reached its 2o0th birthday. 1t
is the greatest bank in the world. In
it's early days the bank employed fifty
four clerks and the yearly salary list
amounted to but little over $4,000, the
chief accountant receiving $1225 a year.
At the present time the number of en-
ployes is 1900. No note of the so 600 or
so issued daily is ever issued again. Each
note as II is paid in is Cancelled and an
account kept of its filing. One of the
curiosties of the bank is q f25 note which
was paid in after being out Ill years. In
the bank album for large notes and other
cur1osities is a Fl, O00,0 900 bank note which
was once issued for convenience in
transaction involving a large amount of
money. Whether lost or stolen, the
banks notes will always be paid Once
clerk ran away with about 100000
worth of notes. For six months the theft
and number of notes were advertised,
and at the end of that time Jew APP
peared with them and demanded that
they be paid. On being refused he went
to the exchange and raised such an out,
cry, saying that as the bank refused to
pay its own notes it must be insolvent,
that the bank called him back and paid
him the full amount of the stolen notes.
Another time one of the directors de-
posted $150000 and took a single note.
He put the piece of paper on the mantel-
piece and fell asleep. On waking he
found the note gone. He thought 1t had
fallen into the fire and got another note,
giving guaranty that If the first note
ever turned up he would be responsible
for 1t. Thirty years later, the man hav-
ing died in the meantime, the first note
was presented for payment at the bank
and the bank stood the loss The mans
estate had been divided. and nothing
could be recovered Clerks of standing
and character are selected to remain at
the bank every night of the year and on
Sundays and bank holidays. guard Of
soldiers is on duty every night and
they are assisted by a body of watch
men consisting of porters and workmen
emergency.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
Central America.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.


AS fuller details about the so-cailed
union" of Salvador. Honduras and Mic
aragua as the Greater Republic of Cen
trail America reach this country, the COM
pact is seen to be of the nature of a loose
federation. In fact, aside from the Gus
toms union that has been arranged
whereby all three states levy the same
duties on outsiders while allowing free
trade among themselves, the federation is
of the simplest character Each state
commissioners. on which are delegates
clearing house In matters that pertain
to the republics, in, their relations to
each other and with foreign governments
This federal board is merely magnified
arbitration committee. Its functions may
take on an aggressive character as far
as states outside the fedora ton go, but
in mutual interests it's duties are of a
more Ssoothing nature. The Central
American federation is, not unlike that
that is the basis of organization of labor
unions of this country. The American
Federation of Labor Is bound together by
identity of interests and each Independent
union Is under the influence of the execu-
tive committee elected at the annual con-
ventionS. There is little centraliza ton,
and concerted action is not always sue
cessful. The weak declarations of Central
America are likely to- find that only q
complete union will endure. Their pres
ent movement seems on the whole tenta-
tive, although if persisted in for years it
may so allay the national jealousies that
a real republic can be builded on it's
b., -. .-.s
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
ONE HOUR WITH THEE.

One hour with thee, when in the dell
The twilight's tawny shadows fell,
Checkered with bars of silver sheen
That fell from purpling skies serene,
Where, in the sunsets fading light,
Queen regent of the summer night,
In splendof shone the maiden moon;
And crtckets chirped a pleasant tune,
And katydidS low, yespers hummed,
And in the darkling branches drummed
The drone of some belated bee;
1 spent the last sweet hour with thee.
One hour with thee! So silent then,
With thoughts too deep for mortal ken;
Involved in that delicious trance,
Our hearts too full for utterance,
Our spirits blended into one,
Our pulse beats timed in unison;
And caught the cadence sweet and low,
OF summer winds that swept the woods.
Filling the scented solitudes
With strains of music wild and free
One hour with thee one hour with thee!
One hour with thee. Can forget
Though by the cares of life beset,
The warm hand clasp, the soft caress,
The looking of melting tenderness;
The greeting smile, the parting sigh,
And then at last the fond "goodby"
And after we such joys have known.
In sadness each must walk alone.
And hide beneath each placid brow
A heavy heart that's aching now;
Oil how long, and long to be
II but an hour-orle hour-with thee!
Montgomery N. Folsom In Rome Tribune
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
A CART
To the State Herald:

To the State Herald: e
For some weeks past the Peoples Tri-
bune, a weekly newspaper published at
Birmingham. Ala, by Capt. r. F. Kolb
and his son, has been warning the peo-
pie of Alabama that there is great dan
ger to Them II my friends should induce
the conference which is to assemble at
Birmingham on the 18th proximo to
nominate me as a candidate for governor
in the election to be held In August, 1896
Prior to July last several newspapers in
the state had referred to, me as a. proba BILE
candidate for that high office, in conse-
quence whereof on the oath of last july
l went before the state executive commit
tee of the peoples party, which was then
In session in the city of Birmingham and
announced to that committee, Captain
Kolb, his son, Mr.. Ruben Kolb, and Mr.
j. w. Dubose, editor Peoples Tribune
and number of other gentlemen being
present at the time that 1 would not be
candidate for the office of governor of
Alabama, but would endeavor to obtain
the seat In the Fifty-fourtf1 congress of
the United States to which the populists
and republicans of the, Fourth Congress
sional district of Alabama had elected
me. :"Hf-ffsff- IL
I now and here desire to reiterate the
statement made to said peoples party
committee / am not now, have never
been and will not be a candidate for
governor of Alabama in the ensuing state
election I trust the Peoples Tribune
Will do me the kindness to reproduce this
card-which is final and should be con-
elusive. Very truly yours.
t-..-' w F. ALDRICH
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
AN INTERESTING AND VALUABLE BOOK.

Col. Thomas c. McCarvey, the popular
and learned professor of history and
philosophy in the University of Alabama,
has just published a book that should re-
ceive a warm welcome. 1t is entitled
"The Government of the People of the
State of Alabama" in it's brief, but forci
bly, written preface we read: 1.-THE grow
Ing demand for. instruction in ciyicS was
emphasized by the recommendation of
the governor of Alabama in his special
message on educational matters to the
general assembly. at its last session. that
the constitution-state and federal-be
made a branch of study in our public
schools This-.little volume has been
prepared as a textbook for this instruc-
tion, as far as the. civil government of
Alabama is. concerned. and its aim is to
give briefly and clearly the leading facts
in the civil history of the state, as we'll
as the present workings Of the govern
mental machinery
While it is a book of only 1928 pages, it
presents much matter that is scattered
in many, books, and pamphlets, semet of
which are very scarce. Beginning with
the French. English and Spanish govern
ment, in, What is now Alabama, it traces
the development of a territory intoi1t the
great and growing state of whichIwa are
justly proud. tsq - u..It
The style, of the book is so clear and. its
arrangement SO good that no one can
rise llpIH LIS .peIuSdl Wlthout
gained much familiarity with matters of
vast Importance to the citizen Of a. be-
loved commonwealth. 1t will be- added
S book of valuable reference to many
libraries tfetl
To the work proper are added the con-
stltution Of the state of Alabamagand an
appendix containing list of the gov
ern ors of the Mississippi territory of
the Alabama territory and of the state
CT Alabama; a comparative view of the
populat ton of the several counties of Ala
hanna, according to the census of 1880 and
the census of 1890, and a list of cities and
towns In Alabama having a population
of 1000. according"to the census of 1890.
The volume also contains number Of
well-executed and valuable Illustrations,
the flag Of Ala bama, the great seal of
iabama, the capitol building at Mont
gomery and portraits of some of the
great builders OF the state.
Fine paper clear type and good press
work make 1t attractive to the eyes Of
readers. 49, -
Truly all the publsd and private schools
of the state ought to give the book
place In their curriculum. It is to be
hoped that thls fs but the hrst Of many
books f4bm thu graceful and vigorous
pen Of is author. who has for years been
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

The london Graphic is out with a plea
that riders be- compelled to have brakes
on their machines. In celebrating the
idea it brings out a piteous description
of how, when machine gets beyond con-
troll by back pedaling on hill and there
is an.iobstaele or-short corner in the
way. the experienced rider looks around
for the pieasantestl place to fall off in,
and the inexperienced promptly runs
into a tree While this may hold true
in regard to" the newest of cyclers, it
is rather fantastic concerning an old one,
who has long since learned that he al
ways carries one brake with him-his
foot. -.-.s-s-.+
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
MR., SINCERELY.

Cath says of the habits of Mr.. Sing
erly the editor of the Philadelphia Ree1
ord: $500 --'e.r-- K Il
sDo you. divide your time between this
newspaper and various other things ?" a
mo. l may be said to give all my time
to my newspaper. I come here about $3.50
in the morning. and stay until 10:S0
Then I go to my bank and remain there
until say O'Clock. 1 then return to this
office and stay here until or 6. l then
go to my house and get my dinner and
return to the office, and I spend an hour
at the theaters near at hand, but, gener-
ally speaking, may be said to stay about
the office till late at night" ~ 81
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
MIR. ST. JOHNS ADDRESS.

The address of Mr.. w. p ST. John be-
fore the bankers convention at Atlanta
was a very strong paper. Mr.. st. John
is a native Albanian, his father hav-
ing been banker at Mobile before the
war. He is an ardent bimetallst and
has furnished to the committees Of Con-
eress and various other bodies some of
the strongest arguments ever yet ad-
vanced in support of free coinage OF sill
yer. The Atlanta Constitution says of
his recent address:
.'Mr st. John deals entirely with facts
that are open to all students of finance,
and with deductions that must prove
irresistible to any impartial mind.
1.-The Association of American Bankers
did we'll to accord Mr.. st. John hear
ing He is one Of the most successful
bankers in New York, being president
of the Mercantile National. He has made
a thorough study of both the historical
and practical aspects of the monetary
question and as the result of that study
which he began as a gold monometallist,
he believes that the United States can
safely open their minis to the free and
unlimited coinage of silver.
In permitting Mr.. ST John to deliver
his address the bankers have shown a
decided disposition to deal fairly with
the public, and that is a point gained.
The Constitution of Friday printed Mr.
ST. Johns address in full and we COM
mend it to the careful attention of those
who have been told that only cranks,
fanatics and Democrats are in favor of
the independent restoration of silver.
Those who compare Mr.. st. Johns
arguments with those of the monometal-
lists will have no difficulty In perceiving
that he has all the facts at his command,
and that they all point to the restoration
of silver as the one and only remedy for
the present dislocation of our currency
system and the distressful condition of
the producers of the country
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
Not the Only Guilty One.

1917 First Avenue.

Indianapolis Sentinel
Governor Mckinley should get rid of
the odium attached to the late high pro-
tective tariff law that bears his name
Ex-Speaker Reed and Ex-President Har-
rison should be held. largely responsible
for the success of the measure. Messrs
Reed and Harrison knew that the bill
reported from the ways and means COM
mittee was not McKinley's bill. 1t was
the crazy quilt affair made up by gang
of lobbyists in the interests of the manu-
facturers of the country, who had SUBJ
scribed large sums of money to the re-
publican presidential corruption fund.
Mr.. Reed helped to force the bill through
congress and Mr. Harrison signed 1t.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
COMMITTEE MEETING.

There will be a meeting of the eXecu-
tive committee of the Alabama Demo
cratic Silver club on Monday evening
next, at o'clock, in the office of Car
michael & Thach, Potter building. A
fine attendance is desired. vi
f. H. ARMSTRONG, President.
1O-19-sat&sun
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

The Hartford Times says: Curious
features at the Danbury fair included
monkey who lodged rubber balls thrown
at him, three for cents. Humane Agent
Thrall interfered In behalf of the monkey
and a colored youth took his place" Is
a colored youth of less account in Con-
necticut than monkey?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
1t is said clarice Terry, the physically

1t is said Clarice Terry, the physically
perfect woman, gives the best representa-
lions of ella ssical .statuary ever seen on
the American stage. Miss Terry is well
a BILE to produce the work Of famous sculp
tors. having the physique and beautiful
outline necessary she being the winner
of a $1000prize offered for the handsomest
formed woman on the American stage.
When Miss Terry poses for living pic
ture thereds no mystery about her make
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

You cannot bet unmarried In South
Carolina. and she declines to recognize
divorces granted to her citizens in other
States. There has never been a divorce
law in the State, and there does not seem
likely to be. The constitutional conven-
tion after considerable debate. adopted
a section forbiddlng divorce for any cause
by a vote of Sc to 40.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

If a bank should issue to a customer a
deposit slip showing that he had money
on deposit i nthe bank, does any one sup
pose that the bank would charge that
customer a discount on his surrender of
the deposit slip with a request for his
money? The man who holds time checks
is simply a depostor of the concern
which issued the checks, and should be
paid his money on a surrender of the
same.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

"When 1 was young man. said Can
didate Campbell to one of his Ohio audi
ences the other night, II was Republi-
can: but married Democratic girl, and
YOU see the result" Yes, bald headed"
said the small boy in the gallery.-Low-
ell News.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

A sham battle is to take place in Lower
City park. New Orleans, for the purpose
of raising funds for a monument to Cen
eral Beauregard. New Orleans has
erected monuments to Lee, Johnston and
other Confederate leaders and it is rath-
er singular that city has waited so long
to pay a tribute of this kind to one Of
the greatest of her sons and one of the
most distinguished of Southern soldiers
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Joe Blackburn's campaign goes -on
swimmfngly. Both he and Harden will
be elected by the unterrified Democracy
of the dark and bloody ground.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
Corner Morris Ave. and 10th


Indianapolis Sentinel.
Husband (rummaging through a draw
er-Well. it's very strange; 1 can never
find anything.
Wife-You can always find fault, 1t
seems to me.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
Notice.

We have just received a carload of
choice California wines, such as Clarets
Port, Sherry and White Wine. They are
equal in quality to any imported wines;
prices are within reach of everybody.
Special inducements to parties buying by
the barrel. Samples free of charge. Give
us a call.
M. & A. WISE,
Corner Morris Ave. and goth st.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Queen Victoria has made the widow OF
Owen Meredith Countess of Lytton'
lady of the bedchamber in waiting. The
many friends of the poet-writer are de-
lighted as he died almost penniless.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

The city of Cleveland, O., Is having
great dispute with the railroads as to the
ownership of the lake front. The other
morning the city authorities. with force
of police, took forcible possession of the
DropartV
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
Cold Weather Gone,

Wards coal yard can furnish coal and
wood on short notice. They have the
best coal for summer use in the market.
Buy from them and you will not COM
plain. Will also put coal in for winter.
Telephone 487. 7-19-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20


A doctor out in the Transvaal pro-
pounds new method of curing diseases
which he terms "lacteopathy," says the
English mechanic IT struck him, he
says, that as milk absorbs poisonous
germs from a bucket 1t also might be
used to absorb poisonous germs and
gases from the body. He put his idea to
the test and now claims to have cured
people of smallpox, fevers, insanity, dlph-
iberia spinal disease and many other
maladies by simply wrapping the pa tient
in milk sheets. lie lays his patient on
mattress covered with blankets, takes a
sheet just large enough to envelop, the
body, warns it, saturates 1t with about
a pint and a half of warm milk, opens it
without ringing it and packs his patient
in 1t for an hour. subsequently sponging
him with warm water or putting him
in a warm bath. He declares that in one
bad case of smallpox, where the erup-
ton was we'll out, the milk sheet drew
the poison so entirely from the skin that
the next day the eruption disappeared
and the man was convalescent.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

If every father and mother in Birming-
ham who could would go to church today
it would open the eyes of the young peo-
pie and the city would be better tomor-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
FREE!-$5.OO--FREEI

To the customer purchasing the largest
bill of groceries from my store (for CASH
on Saturday, October 10, will be given a
large and handsome parlor lamp worth
$500. A. B. MCKINNEY,
10-16-4t zoos Second avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

In 1898 1896 women voted in Connecti-
cut for school committees; in 1894 32l1
voted. and in 1895 1906 voted. There are
175O00 women of voting age in Connect-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

The Governor of Arizona says that the
output of gold of Arizona, for the cur
rent year, will be more than $lO,OOO'OOo.
Last year it was 100000
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Why should man who deposits MS
labor not be given the same consloera-
ton as the man who deposits MS money
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

The san Francisco, Cal, Bulletin oil
October rounds out the fortieth year OF
its existence, having been founded IN
1919
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

A days labor done represents money
and the man who performs the ldoor
should be paid his money.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Catarrh is a constitutional disease and
requires constitutional remedy like
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

what kept you out?' said the thin
man to the fat man at the damned en-
trance.
Corporation influence" was the stout
reSDOnSe.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Cotton took a tumble yesterday but
the bulls are confident it will go higher.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

The throng of people on the streets yes
terday reminded one of old times.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Wiregrass Strings: Dothan Is full OF
stock, mules and horses. They are high
but selling rapidly. go
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Yesterday was lively day In Blr-
mineham for the retail merchants
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Demopolis Express: Mr.. C. e. Michae
killed a mad dog yesterday in the north
ern portion of town. ''z
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Gadsden Times News: A swarm oil
bees has been discovered in the cour'
house tower.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

The New York World has the following
from Washington: The Spanish govern
ment has acceded to the request of Sec
rotary Olney it is stated by very high
authority, and has restored diplomatic
functions to Consul General Williams at
Havana. A favorable answer from Spain
came recently. The Spanish government
explains that the order was issued from
the Governor-Generars office at Havana
through misrepresentation.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

The free gold in the Treasury dimin-
ished Yesterday to SOL 044, 600.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

tigrew are in favor of a Western man,
Mcmillan claims, and are working for
A ~ 900 ~earaW 90 IL
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Troy Democrat: Poverty is no disgrace
to a man, but ignorance and illiteracy Is
in this day of newspapers, schools and
books.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Go out to church today; you will be
benefited
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20
Hired to Mind Children

New Nurse-Now, children, you must
be good and mind me.
Little Ethel-Why. nurse, thought
YOU were hired to mind us!
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

merchant deposits hundred dollars
with his bank, is given a certificate of de-
posit. He properly transfers his certifi-
cate to his attorney and the attorney
calls at the bank. surrenders the certifi-
cate and is paid the money. A day la
borer deposits fifteer days labor with a
mining corporation, is given certificates
to this effect. He can't transfer his GER
tificate to his groceryman and pay for
his supplies. Why? Because his banker
sees proper to decline to pay the certifi-
cate only in goods.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Brundidge News: We have heard
rumor of a bank to be established IN
Brundidge. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

Gadsden Times-News: The wagons
loaded with hay and fodder which come
into town every day are one of the good
signs of the times. Is
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-20

The Mobile Register holds that the
proper expression is THE house is build
ing" and not The house is being built &"
Wrong again What is the house build
Sng? The house is doing nothing Again
it appears to be shocked at the following
expression in the State Herald: HE
happened to an accident" This express
sion is entirely correct. 1t is the same as
che met with an accident" See Web
ster's Dictionary. Word happen"