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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
MEXICO AND THE puF1.Lo.

Mexico has marked a distinct step for ward.
 The law against duelling on her stat ute books has been a dead letter for a long time. The other day she awoke and enforced it in manner which has given "the code" a death blow.
 In August year ago Col. Francisco Romero of the regular army killed Colonel Verastegui, at the head of the stamp department. It was done decently and in order. all the requirements of the duello being fulfilled to the letter. New ertheless such a wave of popular indigna- tion arose that the federal government was forced to take cognizance of the af- fair. Romero demanded a trial by court martial, but the press insisted upon a civil trial.
 That has just ended in the conviction of Romero. He is sentenced to spend three years in jail and must pay the widow of his victim $4500 annually for the term of eighteen years. The latter feature is peculiar, but none the less equitable.
 When the hot-headed, impulsive Latin American people condemn the duello the age of false chivalry has well nigh passed It cannot stand in the light of civilization. It is a relic of barbarism, no matter how exquisite the cruel re- finements with which it has been, sur rounded. That Mexico realizes this is proof she is abreast of the times.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
GOOD CARPENTERS WANTED AT AT.
 I,ANTA.

The Atlanta Constitution is authority for the statement that there is a great lack of skilled carpenters at the exposi- tion grounds.
 The setting up of exhibits, which will begin in earnest next week, will still further increase the demand and there is probability that the exposition may be delayed for want of skilled wor<men.
 As the Age-Herald understands it, there is an abundance of unskilled labor and of mechanics of the indifferent sort What is wanted is first-cass carpenters not wood butchers. Such would find profitable employment for a limited time at fair wages. Incidentally they would be doing the part of patriots in further ing the progress of the exposition.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
FALL TERM OPENS.
The State Agricultural School at Athens Is
 at Work.

The State ARricoltural ScnOOl at Athens IS
 at Work.
 Athens, Aug. 27.-(Special)-The fall term of the state agricultural station and school opened yesterday under most favorable auspices. Hon. H. D. Lane de- liyered an able address. followed by Colonel Clements. the worthy superin- tendent.
 Mrs. Ellen White Blaine, who was in charge of the music department last year and gave such universal satisfaction, is at her post again. Mrs. Blaine is wei comed back by host of admrng friends. She is not only an artist in music, but lady of high culture and re- finement and a most valuable acquisi- tion to the moral and literary circles of the community. Miss Fannie Small of the primary department is also retained. and is one of the indispensables of the faculty and a great favoiite with the patrons of the schools.
 Miss Pauline Pippen is in charge of the art department She is ar artist Sy nature and by close application and con stant study and practice in some of the best institutions to be found she stands at the head Of the profession, and being a native of Athens the citizens are all proud to claim her as a highly gifted daughter and an honor t. the school
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
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the only lawful music, and has ordered it's exclusive use, and he has given this order at the earnest solicitation of the Germans. A question having arisen as to the correct standard. the pope re- ferred the matter to the Congregation of Rites. They called in experts who de- cided that the school of Ratisbon was of supreme authority. The pope con- firmed this decision. and named Pustet the official publisher. But-I was told the Italians do not like such severe mu- sic, and as the Council of Trent refused to condemn Palestrina's music, they are allowed, by concession of the pope, to have music after Palestrina" Any one who hears it will say that 1t is a long way after The French follow the Cocilian school, and the Spaniards and Portuguese agree with the Germans. There are more than 300 churches in Rome, but pure plain song is sung only in two-the German and the American College chapels, It must be remembered that no chants but Gregorian are ever used in any Italian church.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
OUT OF THEIR PLACE.

At the Christian Endeavor convention of the Maritime Providences. held at Truro, Canada. Sunday, the following was one of the preambles to a lengthy resolution committing the Endeavorers to participation in politics:
 "Whereas, Christ will never be King of the world till He is King of politics, D etc.
 There is nothing in Scripture to show that the Master desired to be King of politics. Render unto Caesar" said He, ''the things which are Caesars, and unto God the things which are Gods"
 If the Christian Endeavorers of Canada or of the United States wish to mainta in their power for good and to keep them selves unspotted from the world." they should not go into politics They cannot touch pitch and not be defiled
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
TITLED AMERICAN WOMEN.

Princess de Polignac, daughter of the late Isaac Singer, the sewing machine in ventor, is named as among the several bright writers on social and political top ics in the Paris Figaro.
 
 Princess Belosslsky, daughter of Gen eral Whittier of Boston, who was mar ried two years ago and resides in St. Petersburg, recently became the mother of a son and heir, whose coming has been the occasion of much family rejoicing. Countess Pien, nee Phelps, was among the titled women at Newport; also Bar oness Won Ebenhardt, formerly Miss Bes- sic Horton Of Cleveland, whose husband is an officer in the German army, now stationed on the Russian frontier.
 
 Countess de Rucellai formerly Miss Bronson, who was married in Florence on July 26 last, is in Venice with her fam fly, who have long had house on the Grand Canal. The count and his bride are the recipients of many flattering so- cial courtesies from the American col ony in that beautiful city.
 Countess de Jotemp is entertaining at he chateau in Suisse, Switzerland, her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Powers, of this city, who went abroad in June.
 
 Countess Naselli, nee Hesse, wife of the Ita1ian vice-consul in this city. who was married last month, is with her hus- band in Paris on their wedding tour. Later they will go to Italy and visit Count Naselli's relatives.
 Baroness Harden-Hickey, nee Flagler of New York. whose husband seeks to establish a sort of individual monarchy ha ell nd nf l. rope fortnight ago to join her husband, who is there on business connected with his exceptional enterprise.
 
 Duchess di Demo, formerly Mrs: F. w. Stevens, nee Sampson of this city, who arrived from Europe last month, is visit ing her daughter. Mrs. Allen, at her country seat at Pelham. on the Sound. The statement published that the duch- ess would go to Newport this month and participate in the fashionable festivities of the season there was unauthorized and is not likely to be verified.
 Duchess d'Auxy, nee Lamar who re- sides in this city, has filed objections to the report of the referee who was ap- pointed by the supreme court in a suit brought against her late fathers estate. The Duchess, at the time of her second marriage, was the widow of MT. Soutter of this city, whose sister IS the Wlfe Of Rev. pr. Morgan D., rector of Trinity parish.
 Baroness Won Uchtritz, daughter of the Hon. James R. Lytle of Delaware, O., who recently returned from Europe. where she had been pursuing musical studies. a bride. is visiting her former home. Returning to Berlin next month she will join her husband. who is super intending there the fitting out of an eX- petition to Africa, he being noted trav- eler and explorer The baron is said to be different from the generality of mo- blemen who wed American girls in that he is. as the saying goes, immensely wealthy"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
MORE POWER TO IT.

The Atlanta Journal is making it hot for the Consolidated Street Railroad Company, which has announced that it will charge 10 cents fare during the ex- position.
 The most unfortunate feature of this "gouge" is the impression it will create abroad that Atlanta means to prey upon her visitors. This, of course, is not true, but the prospective visitor will argue that if the street railway companies raise their rates, the hotels, boarding houses and like concerns will do the same.
 The citizens of Atlanta enjoy an en- viable reputation for public spirit and unselfsh action for the common good, The course of the Street Railway Com pany will not enhance this by any means.
 It is to be hoped that the Journal will succeed in its efforts to make the com- pany "come down."
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
THE CARNIVAL,

The midsummer carnival of the vet erans opens today, with every assurance of success.
 The programme is attractive, the ar engagements are all that could be de- sired. and with good weather the affair will proceed with eclat.
 The committee of arrangements is to be congratulated on its untiring and unselfish work The veterans will be benefited financially by this blending of the blue and gray in fraternity, but Bir- mingham is the great gainer after all. The occasion will be a grand advertise ment for the Magic City and there is no foretelling the results.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
THE LAWYERS.
Proceedings of the American Bar Assooia-
 tion at Detroit Yesterday.


 Detroit, Mch, Aug. 2S.-Immediately upon the assemblying of the American Bar association this morning Judge Will liam H. Taft of the United States circuit court began the delivery of the annual address to the association. Judge Taft commenced his address at II 30.
 Reports of standing committees were next in order. Only one had it's report ready, that on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar, which was read by Austin Abbott.
 The report was received and placed on file. The committee on judicial admin istration and remedial procedure made a short verbal report on the progress being made, and promised a written report The committees on Jurisprudence and law reform, commercial law. international law and grievances made no report. Judge John J. Hall of Ohio was placed on the general council in place of Judge Hunt. The association then took a re- cess until tonight.
 This afternoon the members of the bar association were taken for ride around Belle Island park and then for a boat ride down the river.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
THE AGE-HERALD READING ROOM.

The Age-Herald has fitted up neat reading room adjoining it's business office, where daily papers from all east ern, southern, western and northeTn and Information of the public. Papers from the following cities can always be found there: Boston, New York, Phlia- delphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Charles- ton, Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta, Cfn- cinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Nashvllle, Chattanooga. Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans, Galveston, Houston, Dallas and many other cities not named.
 Citizens of either of the cities apoVe named or any party desiring to read are welcome tc call at any and all times night or day, as the reading room VIII always be open.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
The Dock Not Satisfacto

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Justin Mccarthy of this city, the contractor who con- tracted the government dry dock at Port Royal, s. C., was today informed by Acting Secretary McAdoo of the navy department, in accordance with the rec concentrations of the board that exam- ined the dock, that the government can not accept it in it's present condition. MT. McAdoo says that he must make the repairs which the board thinks are nec- essary before acceptance can be given. or else the government will make them, taking the cost out of the part of the con- tract price which the navy department has retained. The principal objection of the examing board was that the gates to the dock were not strong enough, in their opinion, to withstand the pressure of the water
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
The Crime of '96.

70. We took occasion a few days ego to call the attention of Kentuckians and liquor consumers generally to the ne
 farious scheme to debourbonize the states sourmash product. By it there was to be suspension of the dstilleries for a year. while the trust houses were to run on double time for the manufac- lure of spirits. A matter like this has an importance far transcendng the state lines, and We felt justified in calling gen eral attention to its consideration It was not an argument for the free. un- limited and independent distillaton of bourbon whisky. but it was dispas- sionate appeal to the good taste of all .-Courier-Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
INDIAN CRADLE SONG.
Swing thee low in thy cradle soft, Deep in the dnsky wood.

Swing thee low in thy cradle soft, Deep in the dnsky wood. Swing thee low and swing aloft-
 Sleep, as papoose sliould, For safe in your little birchen nest Quiet will ccme and peace and rest If the little papoose is good. The coyote howls on the prairie cold, And the owlet hootS in the tree, And the big moon shines on tho little child As 1t slumbers peacefully So swing thee high in thy little nest And swing thee low and take the rest That tho night wind brings to thee. The father lies on the fragrant ground Dreaming of hunt and fight, And the pine leaves rustic with mournful
 sound
 All through the solemn night, But the little papoose in his birchen nest Is swinging low as he takes his rest Till the sun brings the morning light.
 E. D. Barker in Detroit Free Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
Quite Ere;

The republican papers cl atinue to sug- cest to President Cleveland to appoint a republican to the supreme bench. In the face of the fact that the present bench now has five republicans and three dem ocrats on it the suggestion is refreshing ly cool during the present ',ot s's<il- Mobile Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
That's Sol

Tt is refreshing to see a gold bug who is in a good humor," says the Brming- ham State Why bless your soul. they are fairly hubblin' over with good humor Even the earth Gin Cleburne county) is aiding the fight for sound money Mont gomery News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
Tn Celebration of Sedan.

Prague, Aug. 2S.-The archbishop of Prague has ordered that a solemn Te Deum be sung in the churches of the diocese of Glatzon September 1 in cele- bratiOn of Sedan day.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
TOPICAL TALKS.

w D. Colby-I have just returned from Indianapolis, and I found some things cheaper there than here. I got a shave in d first-class barber-shop for 10 cents Rents are cheaper there, as a rule. You can get substantial lunch for 10 cents The lunch consists of a tongue sand wich, ham sandwich, boiled egg, an apple, etc. The lunch is delivered at your office. This Lunch Delivery com pany made so much money that two rival companies have started up. Such an enterprise would pay well in Birming- ham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29

Iron Master-Wages are now better than they were several weeks ago. and all industrious and experienced work men can get work. I have noticed that the amount of work done per man is not as great now as it was when wages were lower. Necessity is a great spur The colored laborers especially don't work as hard now as they did. If they get a little money ahead they lay off and take a rest.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29

were lower. Necessity IS a great spur. The colored laborers especially don't work as hard now as they did. If they get little money ahead they lay off and take a rest.
 MT. W. B.-Desiring to purchase a home in Birmingham 1 went east to sell real estate I own in an eastern city. l found that it would be better for me to borrow than sell my real estate The real estate was bringing in a good rental, which amounted to more than the inter- est on the money could borrow. I found money cheaper than property. So l negotiated a loan and will hold on to my real estate. You may suppose from this that real estate brings a big profit on the investment, but not so. It only nets flor per cent Some property own CTS in Birmingham are not satisfied with less than 10 per cent, and property has rented here for as high as 25 per cent ont the investment. Even in New York prop erty owners are satisfied with or 1 per cent, and they have the advantage of tall buildings. New York does not fix a limit to the height of her buildings, as London does. Buildings in London are restricted to six and eight stories in height. This gives the city a massive, substantial appearance.
 w. H-The newspapers ought to come out against the ice monopoly that now expresses the people of Birmingham. I understand that the ice companies have combined and there is no opposition. The quantity of ice they sell for a nickel is growing smaller every day. The monop- oly has no accommodation at all. Yes terady the ice man carried in two pounds of ice to a sick lady and she rendered them the money but because she didn't have the change the ice man walked back to the wagon with the ice. This was outrageous. Sick people are made to suffer for want of ice just for lack of accommoda tion on the part of the driv- CTS. My family suffered yesterday for ice. I bought S1 worth of tickets the day before and came down town with them in my pocket. The driver knew I had bought the tickets, yet he refused to leave the ice.
 Sound Money Man.-The free silverites insist on holding up Japan as an exam pie of a country that is prosperous un- der the single silver standard. They say that the manufactures and commerce of Japan are fiourishinE. They say that Japan has just passed through a war and that 1t is prosperous, while this country is languishing, although it has been more than thirty years since our civil war. These fee silverites seem to forget that Japan's war with China was a money-making enterprise. The large indemnity she received from China has more than compensated her for l"~~"e hv the war Then she has forced China to open up her interior to trade. This Yes a new market for Japanese manufactures and hence encourages manufacturers to renewed efforts. Japan is now in the same position as Germany was after the Franco Prussian war. France paid Ger many a large war indemnity that made the latter country very rich. On the oth- CT hand. the United states received no war indemnity The tremendous loss of the war was a dead" loss. The interest on it's war debt and pensions to vetei ans that this country is now paying forces the government to issue it's bonds in times of peace.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-29
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08
NEW YORK. ppnn1rcr

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New York, May NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
So,lVv, exports $500 bushels; sales
e,Geo,OVO bushels futurer, "a 900 bushels
spot spot strong; No :, store and ele-
Ndtor, VI Lei anOat Csc; (. o, b. 60 Lee
anoati No. l hard "A lie delivered.
Efptlons advanced on big reduction IN
bIaustreets world'a stock and sharp
ausahee at Berlin owing to drouth,
oloslhB l-Ec higher. No. 9 red Nav
90 lie; June 81 Use; July g. S-sc; Au-
gust " o-ec; September u 1-Sc; October
% l-4c; December 10 1-Sc.
Cotton Seed Oll-Slow; holders indif-
ieient about selling; buyers equally in
inherent. Prime crude 2362ic; OF
crude ~ l-2a2Se; prime summer yellow
Cohee-Options opened steady at un-
changed prices TO 10 points advance on
unexpected Improvement at Hayre and
Hainhurg; ruled generally firm on Eu-
ropean buying orders, turned easier
uhuer local pressure; closed quiet at net
o points decline to points advance,
sales $4,000 bags, including: May IA IS
Wll.iO; June l4.l09A.25; July II. son
i4'o9i September H,5OUi4 30; October
March 1876.
spot Conee-Rio quiet; No. Z, Ice.
MID, quieti Cordoya Is i-4U19c; sales
lVVO bags Capatamia, private terms.
loOJ do MafOlcobe to Europe, private
Terms 100 Maraicoba, private terms;
llOO Central American, private terms :
70 1-4c.
Shntos-Markct arm; good average
santos 1900 reis. Receipts two days
bVOO bags; stock $4,000 bags.
Aumburg-Market steady, l-4aI-2
pig advance; sales 1000 bags.
hlo-Barely steady; No. Z Rio 1880
reisi exchange . l-Sd. Receipts two
days 5000 bags; cleared for the United
states 1900 bags; cleared for Europe
SOOO bags; stock 2SS,OO0 bags.
warehouse deliveries from New York
yesterday 12,0T bags; New York stock
2l3,S15 bags: United States stock 25G.-
SiS bags; afloat for the United States
$4,000 bags total visible for the United
states 5l5,Si3 bags, against 42i, 1928 bags
last year.
sugar-Raw strong: fair refining
i-SQ3ci centrifugal, 90 test, 5-16c.
sales $4,000 bags Cuba centrifugal. %
test, cost and freight, including 100
bags spot 1-l6c, and balance anCat
1902 1-2c.
Reilned-Strong and higher: No. G.
4qi S-l6c; No. Z, . 1854 Lice; No. s.
. 1854 l-l6c; No. Q, 13-lGU4c: No 10,
3-4n3 l5-l6c; No. H. 8 ll-1GW3 Use;
No II, e-l6uS 3-ic; No. -. 3-Sc: on
\, l-l6W4 3-Sc; mould A, 11-1GW
q 7-Sc; standard a, 5-l6qi lie. con-
fectloncrs' a, 4 5-1GQ4 lie: cut loaf
l-l6ni 1-4c; crushed l-lGdt5 lac;
powdered 4 3-404 15-lGc; graduated,
4 1904 5-Sc; cubes 1l-l6a4 7-Sc.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-08

New York. May THE Evening
Posts London cablePram says: The
stock markets were bouyant today, all
though the settlemen begins tomorrow.
The yielding by Japan 10 Russlas de-
slros and the improved political out
look were the main factors. The tone
here IL very bullish. American rail-
road bonds which have been steadily
absorbed for some time past are now
bought with some cagcrncss and
brokers get many Inquiries from the
public concerning ordinary stock The
general rise throughout was chiefly on
continental buying, The closing was
about the best except for Canadian
Pacific which after touching 90 ON bears
closing. relapsed to 90 3-S, Mexican
railroad shares and bonds were atrong
with silver, South Americans were
arm except Bra2ils which have fallen
ON the continued decline IN exchange.
The trade returns from April. making
due allowance for Easter holidays,
practically show no movement either
way. There Is a rumor here that the
Bank OF England has just Invested In
a big line OF city Of New York bonds.
1 cannot confirm Il.