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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
THE WORLDS CHRONOLOGlES.

The Era of Abraham" began October 1, B. c. 2018.
 The Chaldean monarchy is believed to date from 22S6 B. c.
 The Hebrew figures place the date or the flood at B. c. 2340.
 The Olympiads consisted alternately of forty and fifty months.
 The ancient Mexicans had year of eighteen months, of twenty days each.
 Caesars reformation of the calendar was really made by Sosigenes E. c. 46
 The exact length of our year IS 36o days, 6 hours, 13 minutes and 4s.o sec onds. The Hindoo chronology extends to CHA R. e. Babylon, 615S B. C.; China, 6157 B. c.
 The orthodox Jews date from the crea- ton, which event they place i'll the year B. C. 3760.
 Until B. c. 432 the Greeks began the year at the winter solstice; after that, at the summer.
 According to the computation of the Russian chronologists the creation took place B. c. 550S.
 Among the Latin Christians there have been seven different dates fixed for the beginning of the year.
 The Egyptians, Chaldeans, Persians' Syrians. Phoenicians and Carthaglmans began the year in the autumn.
 The writers on chronology give the ti- tles of over 600 books written In German and French on that subject.
 The exodus from Egypt, according to reliable chronology, took place 40 years after the migration of Abraham.
 The Era of the French Republic" or the "French Revolution Era" began September 22 1792 and ended December 31, 1895.
 The Gregorian calendar was adopted in Great Britain in September, 1715, the Sd day of that month being called the 14th.
 Most civilized nations begin the day at midnight; astronomers and naviga- tors since the time of Ptolemy begin it at noon.
 The Era of Bengal" is a solar and noo a lunar era. It is supposed to be derived in some way from that of the Hegira.I ]
 The chronology of both the Chinese and the Hindoos is fairly reliable as far back as 2200 B. G. before which it be- comes misty. ft
 Among the Jews of the Kingdom very important epoch was that of the commencement of Solomon's temple in May, 1915 B. C..
 What is called the "old style" is that accorded to the Julian system; the new style is the calendar as reformed by Gregory.
 For many centuries the Chinese have dated all their public acts, documents and chronology from the accessions of the emperors.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
FROM THE HEART OF THE SILVER
 COUNTRY.

Every day multplies proof that the silver craze is waning. If it were not for the galvanism injected by sel1lshly interested politicians the movement would be inert As it is. it is only ques- ton of time when the issue will be rele- gated to the musty past alongside green backism and other fiat money heresles. In the very heart of the silver-produc- ing country the reaction has set in, the strong common sense of the people re- fusing longer to be blinded by glittering sophistries
 The truth of this assertion IS eVl- denced by an interview which the Wash ington Star prints with EX-Congfess- man Coombs, now director of the union Pacific railroad. MT. Coombs has %en touring the silver States of the West ana 7 has apparently found what Chairman Garter found. He says:
 "One of the things that especially in- terests me is the fact that the country IS rapidly getting over it's absolute and un- qualified demand for free silver. It IS getting to see that free silver IS not coming and that this fact is proving val -uable to it. It is turning its attention to other undeveloped resources. Hereto- fore when there was market Tor sllNer at good prices all attention was turned to that one industry. Now that silver mining has become less profitable the people are turning their attention to other industries, such as the mining Of eOid. the raising of stock, the develop ment of other mines and manufactures, I have no doubt that the result will be such a development of these other in- dustries as to render the country thus affected better off.
 ",The State of Colorado is this year producing enormous quantities of gold and is giving California close race in this line. The fruit productions, the az riculture, as well as the various mining and manufacturing interests of this Western country, so dependent on silver. are being rapidly developed, and the peo- ple are not going to suffer from the loss of silver as much as they had expected. Many of the people are seeing that it is impracticable for this country to un- dertake free coinage of silver under the present circumstances and are accept ing the situation"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
GOOD READING.

The local columns of the Age-Herald this morning present a diversity of in- dustrial and other cheering news. Rail- roads are laying track. New mines are being opened. Work begins today on the tracks about the cotton mill. A prom inent banker signifies his faith in Bir- miugha by using the telegraph to close his purchase of beautiful residence lot. A reporter who visited Bessemer writes that nearly all of the industries of the Marvel City are in operation; and so on, a. the reader will discover for himself.
 4 busy man said a. good thing to an Age-Herald reporter: Let the calamity huwler take a trip through the Rir- mingham district" If the howler used his eyes more and his tongue less he might he wiser if not better man.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
IN ALABAMA TOWNS.
Mobile.

Register, Sth.
 - This morning at 1O:3O o'clock in the cathedral the Rev. Robert MeQuillon will be ordained priest. Rev. MT Me Quillon was born in St. Vincent's parish, this city, twenty-seven years ago. His studies for the priesthood extended over nine years-five years in St. Charles college Maryland, and four years in the theological school of St Sulpice. Baltl- more. He spent the past three months at the cathedral studying the practical workings of the ministry. large num- Der of his personal friends will be present at his ordination He will celebrate ms first mass at a. m. Monday in St. Nlh- cents church. The following marriage licenses were issued by the probate judge during the past week: White-George A. Duck and Lorena Jackson, John 5. Lewis and Cora R. Tanner, Manuel k. Mardines and Isabella Durrel William k. ems holm and Eyeline Seiple.. The following deaths were reported at the office ot the board of health during the past week White-Emma Boothe, Mary II. Brown John r. McDermott, l.. Chittendeh' Thomas Murphy, Willie Few, Mary Sex ton, C. B. Johnson. John J. Lenahan, Charles G. Marten, Nellie Chevalia, Mrs. Jorden, John P. McGtnnis, John r. Hughes, Kate E. Whitaker.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
THE AGE-HERALD READING ROOM.

The Age-Herald has fitted up neat reading room adjoining it's business office, where daily papers from all e@as. @ ern. southern, western ana norlnefil | points will be kept on file Tor tne De,e,,s .e,.s and Information of the public. Papers from the following cities can always be found there: Boston, New York, Ph,la- delphia, Baltimore, Richmond, ChaFIes- ton. Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta; C1o- cinnati, Louisville, St. Louls, NashSIlie, S1', 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 and all times, night or day as the reading room VIII always be open.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Tuskaloosa.

Gazette, 9th.
 D. Hammer the man who was cut so badly not long since by Monroe House, is not doing so we'll He is in a very dan gerous condition, but the gentlemen who are waiting on him say at this writing that he is resting better than he did Friday. Charley Durrett, a 13-year-old negro boy, was drowned down on the river yesterday evening, near the third lock. He and two other little negroes were in a boat when the boat struck stump. Rev. w. c. Whitaker who has been spending several days in Brming- ham, returned home yesterday evening" 1.-The college presidents are all at home spending Sunday....J. E. Dixon returned yesterday evening from trip to Bir- mingham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
M0NTEZUMA UNIVERSITY.
Bessemer'S New College Soon to Begin-The
 Work of Preparation Now Going On.

Bessemer is to have a new college of learning in the near future and it will bear the title, Montezuma university. Prof. J. A. B. Lovett has leased the old Montezuma hotel for a period of ten years and with the assistance of the peo- pie of that city hopes soon to be in read- mess for taking pupils.
 The citizens of Bessemer have donated $25OO to put the building in repair, the Bessemer Land and Improvement com pany has bought twenty-five scholar ships yearly for ten years, which they will give to worthy pupils, and much in- terest is manifested In the school.
 The faculty has about been completed. Those already selected by Professor Lov- ett are as follows: Miss Florence Per kins, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London; Miss Margaret Cherry of Florence, Ala, who will have charge of the art department, and Mrs. Emma May Lovett who will assume control of the department of elocution
 The trustees of the university held a very interesting meeting yesterday after noon, at which much interest was mani- feStp6
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
"Cal, Knows His "Biz."

Ex-Congressman Ben ButterWorlh' who once had something to do With patent back-action, -corruptlple pdi- lot box, or something of the sort WiiiSll in he thought the government would do well to look into. looms up in Ohio as candidate for the senatorship which J. B. Foraker has had his eyes upon these many years. But Ben will hardy get the place. Foraker has got his 'fangs in the state machine, and if any repupll- can gets the place he will be the man. The seat. by the way, rightly belongs to inc democrats. and they ought to have it again Brice thinks they will get it, Savannah Morning News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
YOU ARE WELCOME, GENTLEMEN.

The Age-Herald extends greeting to the gentlemen who assemble here today in the interest of silver monometallism.
 It welcomes them as citizens of Ala bama, who come to the greatest city of the commonwealth. It trusts that their stay may be pleasant; and as they look around and note the evidences of re- turning prosperity it hopes that shafts of conviction may strike between the joints of their armor and that they may be induced to abandon a crusade which is as hopeless as it is without profit.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Very Low Rate to Chattanooga.

For dedication of Chickamauga Ma tional Military park on September IS and 20 the Queen and Crescent route will sell round trip tickets to Chatta- nooga at the very low rate of 1 cent per mile each way. Dates of sale September 16 and 19, tickets good for returning until October 13.
 For further information call upon or write o. L. Mitchell, travelling passenger agent, 2005 First avenue, Birmingham Ala, or A. J. Lytle, division passenger agent, Chattanooga.
 w. c. RINEARSON
 General Passenger Agent
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
New Decatur.
IN C VI COt' v " -tIr AdxrartiSpr st h.

New Decatur Advertiser, 8th.
 William McGhie sends to this office a. Masonic gold ring, presented to nm py A. Klein. who picked it up on the battle field of Nashville. 1t is to be sent to the Atlanta exposition, and there put in conspicuous place, and if the owner or his heirs happen to see it there he may claim it and it will be handed over to him if he can prove that it was his. Hunter Harrison goes to Louisville today-to act as assistant baggage master during the Grand Army of the Republic encamp- ment. This is huge compliment to our baggage master but is a well deserved one. Hunter Harrison does everything which he undertakes well. John Hollan will do the honors of the local office while Hunter is away. A talked of industry for Decatur is pipe factory. For par ticulars apply to Walter Wiggins at the court house. 1.-The school census for New Decatur, just taken, shows an in- crease in the school population this year of 352 children.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
naxas Will Get There.

Tbose democrats in Texas who believe in an honest dollar have the courage or their convictions and propose to maKe the best fight of which they are e. eapaple , in ordor to keep the Lone star state on the right side of the financial question: We say keep it on the rlght slue De. oauee inc advocates of free coinage at the ration of 16 to 1 were overwhelmingly defeated when they made the issue Tn the last regular state democratic con vention on the 16th of August, 1894; A gathering of silverites was recently held at Fort Worth which was attended py a few democrats, some popullsts anu some republicans and it adopted resolu- tions in favor of free coinage. but this meeting had no claim whatever to be regarded as a party conventlon.-Ex-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Better Than the Bloody Chasm.

Old soldiers on both sides who partlc- ipated in the numerous battles around Atlanta will be glad to find Liberty bell in the big exposition about to be opened in that city. The veteran Of thirty-ohe years ago never expected to live to see the old bell at Atlanta. but will be glad to shake hands over it as the emblem or a reunited people. and as a1emlnaer that time is a greater tanker than Shef- man.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
MIR. CRISP AGAINST SECOND TERMS.

Speaker Crisp, on his return from Ell rope, talked to a reporter a little while the other day.
 Mr. Crisp declared for Whitney s the Democratic nominee. He is the most desirable candidate at the present june ture," said he.
 Asked about General Harrison, he said without hesitaton: MT. Harrison is good, but l am not in favor of second term for any one'
 Is it impertinent to ask the ex-speaker if he would be so emphatic on this point were there a Democratic majority in the coming Congress.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
The Farmer Is No Fool.

Since cotton jumped up $1.5O bale the other day, with a prospect of. going higher while the bulk of the cotton IS a nercentible dirninution in the noise made by the silver shouters in the coun- m try districts of the south. The planters wanted silver so as to get high prices for cotton. It is a noticeable fact how ever, that they are satisfied With or indeed, prefer higher prices III soiu'- Chicago Chronicle.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
The Lord Will Provide.

When the freeze swept over this state last winter much sympathy was ex- pressed for the laborers, many IearI,s that they would be in want before the orange groves would recover sullic1Tn.l. n5,lai,s to furnish them a living again. These naonIe have not suffered. They realized that the prospect of getting paid em, n pIoyment was small and commenced to cultivate little patches of land near tneir homes. They raised corn for the pigs, hay for the COW. sugar zane Tor syrup and sugar and vegetables Tor .helr , oM II ,,sa They will also raise fall vegeta- bIes to sell during the winter.-Florlda Citizen.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION
ReaSsembIes After Vacation and Goes to Work
 This Morning.

The Alabama railroad commission, consisting of Messrs. Shorter, Smith and Jones, met in the city last night and will leave today fora tour of the Alabama Great Southern railroad. along which they have several matters of importance to adjust. The commissioners have been taking a vacation for several weeks past and all of them are looking the better for it. MT. Smith spent his at Tate Springs and Messrs. Shorter and Jones theirs at their homes in Eufaula and Mobile, re- cnaOtiValU
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Howlers' Medicine.

It is stated today from various quarters that every sheet and plate %lill in the limited States is in operation to the full est capacity, and as with the manufac- turers of structural material, time limit has been established for the delivery or sheets and plates. and still the ghost or McKinleyism will not down, though It has twenty murders on It's croWh- Washington News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
PHRENOLOGY,

Have a delineation of your character, your talents, your faults, your physical health, the profession or business that you should follow, what you should study, how to keep healthy and how to make the best of what you are by Professor Fealy, the noted phrenologist. Room &C., Opera House hotel. Examina- tions daily from a. m. to 6 p. m.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Ms@DNAM Baking Powder AADSOEsaHeHy Pure

serbed $275 towards the capture of Will Williams, and up to this time has paid $290.50. Our citizens always do their duty in everything. Judge Foster has been confined to his bed several days with fever. He was up yesterday but is yet quite feeble However, he will leave tomorrow for Elba to hold court next week. If the cotton men knew how short the cotton crop really was they would send the price up 10 cents at one jump, and on higher afterwards, but they won't believe because they don't want to....Over fifty bales of cotton have come in this morning. The prices our people are paying will certainly bring it here.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
The Maneuvers at Stettin.

Stettin, Sept. 9.-The third and ninth army corps and guards began war match this morning, taking their positions for the maneuvers. Emperor Francis Jo- seph of Austria is expected to arrive at Ffoc this afternoon. He will be honored with a great military reception at the railway station
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Convention of Fire Chiefs at Augusta.

New York. Sept. 9-Fire Chief Roulett of Augusta, Ga, called at fire headquar- ters today in the interest of the inter national convention of chief engineers to be held at Augusta, Ga, October 2. Chief Roulett was presented to Chief Hugh Bonner, and was shown through the building Chief Roulett then extended an invitation to Chief Bonner to be pres ent at the convention, which will com prise fire chiefs of all the prominent vcities of the United States. Chief Bon ner will probably accept.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
THE EDITOR AT LARGE.
Butchers Not Wanted.

Spain has not had the sympathy of the civilized world in her attempt to hold Cuba, and she is not likely to help her position by following a system of brii- tality that would disgrace the savaghs of darkest Africa.-Cincinnati Tribune Rep).
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10

a9-The present management 0' ,l,a A GE-H F RALD has no claitfh p .s.x,z+ adve1tiserss or SubScriO-
 ,r,or to February 11th, 1890. Under decree of court up to that date have DeSi and transferred, hence caf'SSi0 as between the debtor ana 'i1iS paper
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
To Consider the Race Problem.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-As a result of the plan originated by two of Chcago's lead ing colored citizens a national conference of prominent colored people in the United States will convene at Detroit Septem- Der 12 to discuss the perplexing race problems. The conference will be of a week or ten days duration John J. Jones and E. H. Morris are the origina- tors of the plan.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Attalla.
Herald, 9th


 A little 2-year-old child of J. S. Daniel living near Gadsden, on last Saturday came near drowning by falling head foremost into a barrel of rain water standing near the house. The child's mother fortunately happened to see it just as it went into the barrel and there by was enabled to save it's life. It is needless to say that barrel is now kept empty. We have on exhibition in our office stalk of corn grown by J. H. Dob bins in his garden in Attalla. The stalk measures 15 feet and inches in height It produced two mammoth ears, which grew so high up they could not be pulled without bending the stalk. w. c. Estes has shipped his stock of goods to Boerne, Tex, where he will go in a few weeks to engage in the mercantile business. His parents live there and young Estes will join them.. Miss Lonia N. Eager of Birmingham is visiting her aunt. Mrs. J. w. Wood on Hughes avenue. She will remain here two weeks.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Short ofGrease.

We again kindly ask all those who are in arrears for the old Homestead to send in such amount as may be due at their earliest convenience. Examine the date on printed label which, If correct, shows the time to which your subscrip- tion is paid. If date on label is not cor rect please notify us.-Old Homestead.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Killed bv CoIlanse of A P,er

London, Sept. 9,-A portion of the pier at More Gamble, watering place on More Gamble bay, Lancaster county, collapsed today, throwing large crowd of per sons into the water. Two were killed and a number injured.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Pronounced Unconstitutional.

Syckel of the supreme court filed the courts opinion in case testing the con- stitutionality of the Voorhees, elective judiciary act and he pronounces the law Unconstitutional
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Abbeville.
Times. 6th.

I IIIItS, blII.
 The meeting of the Sunday school SUI perintendents of each denomination of the county is being held today for the purpose of organizing a county Sunday school convention. ... AbbeYille sub
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10

Young gentlemen having ambition to play orchestral or band instruments of any kind should consult Professor Weber at the Birmingham College of Music Splendid opportunity.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
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 call.
 M. & A. WISE,
 Corner Morris Ave and goth St.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10

Senator Pugh did not attend the free silver conference in Washington, yet it was near at hand, and that was the oc- casion for him to give the free silver men the benefit of his experience and information. But he comes long way through the heat and dust to attend a little gathering of free silver men in his own State. The inference is inevitable: the Senator really does not believe that the free coinage of silver would benefit the country, and only cares for the sue cess of the cause as it affects his polit- ical aspirations. How many other politi- clans are at heart sound money men and yet advocate free coinage from a selfish motive?
 The determination of the State depart ment to proceed with the investigation of the Chinese outrages independent of other nations is a wise step. It will pre- vent any entanglement with other na- lions. The investigation can be con- ducted more thoroughly by this govern ment alone, for the European nations are more or less influenced by other con alterations rather than the sole consd- eration of seeing that justice is done.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
IF IS MEASURING.

The civilized world can draw mighty breath of relief. The London Lancet says it is able to state authoritatiVely that Prince Edward, the little son of the Duke of York, is not a deaf mute The Prince" adds the paper, 'is fine child in every respect and can already speak a few words"
 Every father and mother will be glad to know this. But the news has no po- litical significance. The affairs of the United Kingdom would rack along, even if the future king were blind as well as deaf. The days of kingcraft are over.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Highest of all Leavenng Power-Laest U. S. Govt Report R>!a!!! >!!! Rs%assl RRsklRs
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

coke and ore supply being scarcely ade- quate for furnaces in blast.
 Charcoal irons are now participating in the hearty appreciation of values, and several round lots have been taken at full S2 per ton over figures of sixty days ago.
 As will be observed, the greatest volume of business has come on Besse- mer basic and mill grades and the prices prevailing on foundry grades are rela- lively low, and are in reality reasonable
 We revise our quotations as near as possible. in accordance with the market at it's close.