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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
The South on Sound Money.

New York Herald: The action of this eminently representative and practi- cally unanimous gathering discloses a widespread and manly opposition to free coinage in the south. Though the south has long been claimed by the Sil- verites as a stronghold of their heresy, they will discover in the sober, but ring ing, resolutions of the convention un- mistakable proofs that the south is wheeling into the battle line of the sound money advocates, and all of us know that when the south takes up a position it is not easy to dislodge her. The fiery school of suffering turns out the deepest-taught scholars, and the south. has been for thirtyfve years in that school So long ground, and still ground, under the iron heel of 'protectionism," which forces her to pay nearly two prices for most of the commodities she has to buy, while she must sell her surplus products in the markets of the world under fiercest and everything to lose by the new so- designed to enrich the silver producing states at her expense. Though masked and cloaked under many guises free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 Is at best but a revival of the old American system" falsely so-called) to force the whole people, by national legislation, to pay a few monopolists and plutocrats artifi- cial and extravagant prices for their products. No wonder, therefore, that the voice of the "solid south" which found expression at Memphis, protested in thunder-tones against the scheme Of the silver kings.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
A POLITICAL EXPEDlENT.
Mr. Car|sIe's Vote for the Free Coinage
 Amendment Explained.

Louisville, Ky, May 26-secretary Carlisle was asked today regarding the truth of the recent statements of Senator Blackburn. Ex-Congressman Bryan and other silver advocates that the secretary in 1890 had written letter to a Ken lucky editor named Smith, answering in the affirmative a question as to whether or not he had voted for a free coinage bill.
 Tt is true I wrote that letter." said MT. Carlisle, and it is also true that I voted for free coinage amendment in 1890. Mr. Blackburn knows very well why I did so. And if he were wholly fair he would give the facts. This is all I care to say about the matter"
 The facts referred to are that MT. Car lisle voted for the amendment in ques- tion at the solicitation of Senator Cor man as part of the programme to de- feat the force bill, as aid German, Eus- tis and other senators opposed to free coinage. There was no danger of the bill becoming a law, and it was with this understanding that their votes were recorded in it's favor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
OPELIKA.
Cards Announce a Noted Marriage-Real
 Estate Is Looking Up.

Cards Announce @ Noted Marriage-Real
 Estate Is Looking Up.
 Opelika, May 26-(Special Correspond ence.) e.)-Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Jennie Maude McIver of this city to Mir. John Asa Rountree of Hartselle on the 9th of June at the Emanuel Episcopal church in this city at 5;30 p. m.
 More than ordinary interest attaches to this on account of the prominence of the contracting parties. Miss McIver Is a young lady of rare beauty and talents and is the principal of the Opeiika High school, while MT. Rountree Is well known as the brilliant editor of the Hartselle Inquirer. They have many friends who wish them all happiness in their new life.
 Despite the hard times the real es- tate market here is firm and prices have a decided upward tendency. MT. J. l. Dorsey has just sold to w. O. Harwell a two-story brick building for STOOD cash and one-story brick building for s3O0O Cherry & Smith have sold the building occupied by them as dry goods store for $7000.
 A handsome two-story glass and rough stone front building, occupying one-fourth of a square on North Cham bers street, is being erected by Hudmon Bros, the iron work of which is being furnished by Birmingham firm.
 Business is good and Opelika is rap idly forging to the front.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
How to Beat the Wheel.

Captain Clyde is an Englishman who lives at Monte Carlo. He recently lost 30O00 francs, and as his language against the croupiers was rather violent, his ticket of admission was also taken from him. The next day, however. he ap- peared with a revolver in each hand. "Awayr' he cried to the officials at the entrance. They fled. On entering the rooms, the same scene. He played with considerable luck. when an inspector begged him to leave the building. The captain threw him into the corner of the room. You blackguards," he said. you have taken my money and now you want to prevent my winning it back" The captain was Skyen 30.000 francs, end re- tired with his revolvers.-Exchanga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
IN MoKINLBY's INTEREST
Congressman Grosvenor Will Go to Mem-
 phis in June.

phis in June.
 Memphis, Tenn, May 26.-Congress- man Charles Grosvenor of Ohio will come to Memphis on June to spend several days The object of the visit, according to local politicians. will be to begin the formation Of plans that will tend to fix the Tennessee delegation in 1896 favora- bly to Hon. William Mckinley for the presidential nomination of his party.
 The feeling among the republicans in this city Is divided, but 1t is believed that the majority of them favor McKin- ley at present. Especially is this the case among the politicians who were disappointed by General Harrison in the disposition of offices during his admin istration.
 Those inclined to support McI<in- leys candidacy. however. are divided between the ex-president ana Levi P. Morton for first place on the ticket. The silver agitation, which has been 30 general among the democrats HI this section, has affected the republicans very little as yet, their tendency seem ing to be to remain quiet and await the action of the party leaders in the north and west.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27

associate justice of the United States su- preme court, was born in Lee, Mass, March 21, 1886. After obtaining a good preliminary education he entered Yale and was graduated from there in 1S56 After taking a course at the Harvard law school he removed to Detroit in 1859. He was admitted to the bar of that state in 1860; in 1861 was appointed deputy United States district attorney serving in that position until 1868, when he was appointed judge of the Wayne county circuit at that time the highest court of general law and chancery in De- troit. In 1875 President Grant appointed him judge of the United States court for the Eastern district of Michigan. He was eminently fitted for this position. His practice had been almost exclusively in the United States courts. After filling the position of United States court judge for period of fifteen years with high honor and distinguished ability, he was appointed associate justice of the su- preme court of the United States to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Jus tice Miller, and whs commissioned De- cember 29. 1890. In 1864 Justice Brown was married to Caroline Pitts of Mich igan.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
The U. s. G0V'f Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aK others
FIGHTING IN FRENCH GUIANA.
A Treacherous Chief Fires Upon French
 Marines Casualties Severe.

A Treacherous Chief Fires Upon French
 Marines Casualties Severe.
 Paris, May 26-M Chautemps, minis ter of the colonies, has received a cable dispatch from the governor of French Guiana reporting severe fighting. The dispatch narrates that some Brazilian adventurers captured and robbed a Frenchman named Trajano, a settler on the boundary. Other Frenchmen had been similarly treated, and consequently the governor sent the dispatch vessel Bengali and a number of marines to re- store order When the vessel reached Mapa fifteen boat loads of marines went up the river fifteen miles. Captain Lu- nier and some of the marines landed. and the captain, carrying flag of truce, proceeded with bugler and sergeant toward the village where Trajano was held. intending to demand his release.
 When they came into the presence of Chief Gabral the latter treacherously fired at Captain Lunier and ordered his followers to shoot the Frenchmen. A general fusilade was opened from the houses in the vicinity. Lieutenant Des- troux, hearing the firing, hurried to the village from the river with company of marines and a conflict followed that lasted two hours.
 Gabral and sixty followers were killed. The French lost five killed, including Captain Lunier. and twenty wounded. The dead and wounded were taken to the Bengali, which then returned to Ca yenne, where the dead were buried with military honors M. Chautemps is now conferring by cable with the governor re- garding the measures to be taken in the matter
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
Side Altars in Place.

The two side altars of St. Paul's Catholic church are In place, and were seen by the general public for the first time yesterday. They are beautiful and artistic in design, and add greatly to the appearance of the interior of that handsome structure. The altars are 28 feet high each and of Gothic design, in keeping with the beautiful high altar. On the altar to the left is marble statue of the blessed Virgin. and on the one to the right is marble statue of St. Jo- seph holding the infant Jesus in his arms. The painting and decorating is artistic, and the work of Uhl Bros and MT. Vest. The altars were constructed by MT. William Walker of Gate City, great merit
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
THIRD EDITION.
PERSONAL.

Maj. M. c. Burke of Montgomery, ex- auditor is in the city.
 Mir. W. s. Waters, a prominent mer- chant of Alexander City. is in Birming- ham.
 MT. J. l.. Wallace, editor of the Tus- l-aloosa Times, was visiting his mother, Mrs Wallace, at the Florence hotel yes terday.
 Judge John c. Anderson of Demopolis was in the city yesterday, returning from Russellville where he had been holding court for Judge Roulhac.
 Mrs. Mansfield, the accomplished wisc of Mir. E. D. Mansfield, left yesterday morning for New Decatur, where she will spend a few days with her sister.
 MT. F. L. Bellenger, managing editor of the Jackson, Miss, Evening News, passed through the city last night en route home from visit to Rome, Ga.
 T. c. King has just received 2Ooo nairs of ladies, misses and children's custom made oxfords and slippers. bought at q great reduction. You can save 9 per cent by trading there. Honest dealing.
 Following were the Florence hotel ar rivals yesterday: Edward Johnson, Bir- mingham; T. B. Ledbetter, Piedmont; H. E. Gould Memphis; w. Perry, Merid- ian Will Crawford, city; A. M. Cans, New York, T. L. Maccy, Louisville; v. P. Orr, New York; A. S. Johnson, Nash vile; T. A. Ward. New York; John T. Stevens, St Louis; T. T. T.Whitefleld. Chat tanooga; w H. Atkinson. Montgomery; G. H. Atkinson, Montgomery; w. H. Gehman, Memphis; J. l.. WitIowe, Tus- kaloosa w. T. Etye, Richmond, Va; J. C. Anderson. Indianapolis; Percy Terry, city; r. l. CoulD, Selma; D. Per kinson, Atlanta; P. H. Morris. Selma; Sol Loeb, New York; T. A. Cummins, Louisville; Emmett Melee, New York; w. Pinno, New Orleans.
 Following are the arrivals at the Op era House hotel yesterday: John A. Bell, w. D. Eastis, Woodlawn, Ala; ; John A. Ketchum, Oneonta, Ala. Mrs. John A. Ketchum. Oneonta. Ala; James A. Brice and family, John Patterson, Rosseau Ketchum, Oneonta, Ala; C. J.. Herring, Kansas City, Mo; M. Foley. Baltimore; N. H. Froleichstein, Mobile; w. L. Waters, Alexander City. Ala; ; Matthew Walker, Henryellen, Ala; J. M. Sims, Mrs. ]. M. Sims, city; B. Will Hams, Atlanta; Reuben Kolb, R. Mar GUS, city; J. A Armstrong, Point Pleas ant, w Va; s. A. Hinds, city; J. D. Chadwick, Huntsville, Ala; Lee Levy, Richmond, Va.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
The Strike at an End.

Pittsburg, May 26.-That the miners strike in the Pittsburg district, which has been stubbornly fought for the past twelve weeks, Is at an end Is a foregone conclusion. The district officials tonight admit that the strike is lost and that it is useless to fight any longer. The min CTS struck for uniform rate of So cents! Several large firms were successful in running their mines non-union and at their own rate of wages. The men will likely return to work at the 60 cent rate offered by the presidents,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
Repairs for any stove at J. E. Gossett's, 2OO5 Ed avenue.
4-26-1no
Dr. Parker Declares War.

London, May 26.--In the course of his sermon delivered in the city temple to- day Rt. Rev. Joseph Parker, D. D.. said that he had not attended the meetings in London to protest against the Armenian outrage for the reason that these meet ings would not come to any good. It was not time for action, he declared, and the action to be taken was war against Turkey. Such a war would be the most holy, humane and righteous one the world had ever known.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
Buy the celebrated Yost writing machine, 2O2l First avenue. 4-2I-tf
Where Is He P

Joe Howard, the youngest son of Jo- seph Howard once resident of Corinth, has been missing for nearly two years, and the family, which now resides in Memphis, are anxious to hear of him, and anyone knowing his whereabouts is requested to make the same known to this office. When last heard from he had left Florence, Ala. for Wayne coun- ty, Tennessee. Papers feeling willing to assist distressed family are requested to make note or tnis: ana send us a Snilar
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
Almost a Centenarian.

The Tuskaloosa Gazette says: Edward May, an old colored man of Hull Sta tion, was in the Gazette office yesterday, and says that he will be 100 years old on the 8th day of May, 1898 He walks without stick, and can see and hear very well. He seems to be quite an in telligent old darky and seems to know what he is talking about. He says that he was brought to this country fifty years ago by MT. William May from South Carolina, Penalston district.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
Mr.IDillon's Declaration.

Liverpool, May 26.-Speaking in this city today MT. John Dillon, the we'll known Irish leader, said that the Irish parliamentary party had made unceas- ing efforts to secure the release of the Irish political prisoners He declared that Irishmen should not vote for the liberal candidates at the general cleo tions unless home rule was placed at the forefront of thair fight.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
A. WEAK PAINFUL MUSCLES
 4 Soothed and strengthened by Cu- 9A( ticura Anti.Pain Plasters, great /N\ est of pain-aeviating plasters. / A~ \New, instantaneous, and infallible.
CLOSING EXERCISES
Of Temple Emanuel Sunday SchooI-Rabbi
 Marks Farewell Lecture,

The Sunday school of Temple Emanuel was formally closed for the summer sea- son yesterday. Appropriate services were had on the occasion. The several classes were reviewed, and made excel lent showings.
 It was announced that on next Friday evening Rabbi David Marx would deliv- CT his farewell lecture at the Temple. As has been previously announced in the Age-Herald, Rabbi Marx goes to Atlanta to accept charge of the congre- gation in that city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
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Another One.

Look" twitted the new man, isn't this just lovely waistccat? I made it myself out of one of her old sleeves. Amt saving?"
 And the other new man gazed at the garment in voluble admiration.-India apolis Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
TERSELY TOLD.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros sell furniture.
 T. c. King will sell you gents handc sewed black and tan shoes at 8, $3.5o and s4.5O. Same grade elsewhere you will pay $4, $5 and $6. Honest dealings.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
Gasoline stoves repaired at J. E. Gossett's, 2OO5 2d ave.

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-27
LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters-General Resume
 of the Days Happenings.

Had a Good Time.-Ex Commander R.. E. Jones of Camp Hardee, United Con federate Veterans, returned at midnight from the reunion. MT. Jones reports a fine time, but says Houston wasn't in 1t with Birmingham. He met many old ham reunion.
 Will Be Named Belle Ellen.-The new town in Bibb county being built at the mines now being opened by MT. H. F. DeBardeleben and assiciates- will be named Belle Ellen and not DeBard City. When the mines are opened and in full operation Belle Ellen will have a popu- lation of 1900 or 2000.
 Returned to Cullman.-The carrier pig con turned loose at the Florence hotel returned to Cullman, from which place it was brought to Birmingham in about an hour and forty minutes, the distance being about fifty miles. It was turned loose at 3:35 and after waiting half an hour or such matter flew off in a north erly direction. It reached Cullman at 5:45.
 That Cloudburst.-The cloudburst of yesterday was of the general kind. All the branches and creeks in this section filled rapidly and the mountain streams ran furlously. Village creek waters ragged more furiously than ever before. On the Vanderbilt road the stream was 150 yards wide, ibut the iron bridge is per- fectly safe. That was the heaviest rain of the season, and some of the oldest inhabitants" declare the fall and rise of waters the most rapid of the decade.
 An, Editor to Wed.-The following. an- nouncing the approaching nuptials of a well-known young Alabama journalist, will be read with pleasure by his many friends: "Mr and Mrs. Wallace B. Ed mundson request the honor of your pres ence lat the marriage ceremony of their niece, Jennie Maude McIver, to MT. John Asa Rountree, Thursday afternoon. the 9th of June, 1895, at 5:30 o'clock, Emanuel Episcopal church, Opelika. Ala At home after June 20, Rosebud - Cottage, Hartselle, Ala MT. Rountree is secretary of the Alabama Press asso- citation and editor and proprietor of the Alabama Inquirer, Hartselle.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-31
Wheels in HaWthorne's Head.

ATLANTA, GA, July 27.-Dr. Haw-
thorne will preach at the First Baptist
church on the suggestive subject, Satanic
Spiders Who Weave Webs to Catch HUI
man Flies"
There is, as yet, no abatement in the
interest stirred up by DR.. Hawthorne in
his remarks about ladies who ride bicy-
cles. The question, if such it be, is one
of almost universal interest, for nearly
every member Of the gentler sex in At
lanta has burning desire to possess a
bicycle. DR.. Hawthorne's remarks have
not stopped the demand on the part of the
women for wheels, but on the other hand,
seems to have given distinct boom to
the sale Of ladies' wheels. At least such
is the statement made by several dealers.
The wheelmen are up in arms against
the doctor and some do not hesitate to de-
nounce him while others think he should
be enlightened on the subject of bicycle
riding, Some have gone 80 far as to pro-
pose the organization of club to purchase
wheel and present it to the doctor.
Others oppose this move, however, on
the ground that some dealer should pre-
sent him with one on account of the boom
he has inflated.
Cert.lin it is, that since last Sunday,
when DR.. Hawthorne delivered his now
famous sermon against wheelWomen,
there have been more ladies riding and
trying to learn to ride than ever before
in this city. If they were numerous be-
fore, they are more numerous now. Why
this is, it would be hard to say, except on
the ground that forbidden fruit ia the
sweetest.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-31
Electricity In a Big City.

There seems to be no end to the enor-
nous forward strides of electricity In all
of its uses, but the advance it has made
as motive power here in Chicago within
eighteen months have been almost revo.
lutionary. Two years ago an elevated
railroad run by electricity at the Worlds
Fair was curiosity. Ten miles of ele-
vated road are now operated in this city
with electricity, and plans are afoot to
use that motive power on all the 81"
roads of the city.
Scarcely has the public become aware
Of those plans until it transpires that the
Illinois Central Is considering the advisa-
bility of running its suburban trains by
electricity. If this road should adopt the
electric fluid and discard steam on its
suburban service there seems every rea-
son to believe that the experience of all
other experimenters in that direction
would be repeated; that the economy of
electric over steam propulsion on this
line as on elevated and street car lines
would induce other roads to abandon the
steam locomotive and adopt the electric
motor. In hundreds ofless evident ways
electricity has supplanted steam as mo-
tive power. Elevators, printing presses
and all kinds of small machines are
driven by it all over the city.
This revolution in motive power is of
enormous significance to the whole peo-
pie of q city like Chicago. About half of
the offences of such city come from the
use of steam. Steam means smoke, noise,
cinders, gases, waste Uttered grounds.
Electricity can be conducted and applied
unknown to the senses Of sight, hearing
and smell. It's general adoption on the
railroads would involve an immense gain
in cleanliness for the city. fit could be
produced in properly constructed central
stations and applied to all the wheels now
turned by steam Chicago would instantly
become almosta new city.-Chicago Ne,cs.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-31
Cotton In the Century.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-An interesting
feature of the latest bulletin Of the Agri-
cultural Department on "the production
and price Of cotton for one hundred
years. Is chronological table giving
summary Of events relating to the growth
and consumption of cotton. It appears
from this record that the first cotton mill
in the United States was built at Beverly,
Mass, in 1787, and eight years later
good quality Of Georgia cotton was offered
in New York at 1s. I'D. pound. When
the nineteenth century began there were
cotton mills in the United States. and its
manufacture had begun in Switzerland
and Saxony. In 1903 duty Of los Cd.
pound was imposed in Great Britain on
raw cotton imported. Cotton was in
great demand during the last ten years of
the eighteeth century, and prices were
consequently very high. In 1889 oc-
Cured the long drought and cotton
worms, both tending to shorten the crop.
The famous cotton planters convention
annual conventions at other places.
Speaking of the prices for the decade
ending with 1850, the report says:
$50 far as prices are concerned this was
the most remarkable decade in the his
tory of cotton planting in this country.
''Not only were the lowest prices on
record reached in the United States, but
it was the longest known period of con-
tinuously low prices. It was remarks
BILE also for unprecedentedly large crops,
with one or two exceptions, and for the
enormous accumulation of stocks in
Great Britain. The reverse Is true of the
succeeding decade. Both planters and
manufacturers enjoyed period of unex-
ampled prosperity during this decade.
Although there were wars and political
disturbances in Europe and financial
panic both at home and abroad (1s7s, }
New York, consumption Increased great
ly In Europe and America, keeping fair
pace with the gradually increasing crops
and thus maintaining unusual prices with
usual uniformity and profit to planters
and manufacturers"