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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
THE sCHOOLBOOK FIGHT.

Hitherto Alabama has been happily ex- empt from the schoolboos wars that have periodically agitated many of our sister States. Heretofore there has been DO State law governing the adoption of text books; teachers and school trustees have been at liberty to select their own lists free from any dictation other than their own intelli- gence and the public sentiment of the com munity.
 In the present Legislature there seems to be determined effort to secure some kind of text book law. A bill has been lntro- duced requiring the Commissioners Court in each county to select list of text books which must be used by the teachers of the county for a period of several years.
 It is quite evident that this bill is not q spontaneous emanation from the teachers of the State nor from the people. It is simply and solely a fight for patronage be- tween schoobook publishing houses located outside of the State. Those pub fishing houses whose books have not been popular with the teachers are naturally eager to secure the passage of a law re- quiring county adoption. They well know - that in the event of a new deal all around they will have chance in such a general scramble to get some of their books adopted and fastened by law upon the people for number of years. County commissioners are seldom school men; but few of them pretend to know anything of the comparative merits of modern school books. Hence it is not improbable that the list selected by such board would in- clude many books hitherto excluded from use by the teaching profession of the State. f,fA he Board of County Commissioners tribunal to dictate the text books of the legal and medical professions?
 County adoption of schoolbooks may be 2 good thing in itself, but the present bill is so utterly inadequate and inconsistent thatsthe AGE-HERALD can find no excuse for it's passage in it's present form. That it is an effort in the interest of certain pub fishing houses is evidenced by the circum- stances attending it's origin and promulga- ton. Ever since the opening of the General Assembly the agent of a Northern publishing house has been in Montgomery z man ufacturing literature by the yard to convince the people of the State of the in- iquities of another publishing house. This literature has been sent to the press, both within and without the State, while pop ular eX-State officer is said to be employed to secure the passage of the measure. h. cidentally, the members of the Alabama Book Dealers Association have been at. tackled, and, by implication, the teachers of the State are charged with connivance and collusion.
 Such beyond question are the motive, modus operandi and present status of the much talked of book fight now in progre nt Montgomery. The AaE- HERALD re- grets to see Alabama made the battIe- ground of a 'schoolbook war; between foreign publishers. It regrets to see such turmoil about matter that, in the end, ', must cost the people of the State thousands of dollars, while the only possible bene- fciaries are certain publishing houses of tbe North and East.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
COTTON GROW FRS
Advised by the Convention to De- crease Their Acreage and Raise
 Something Else.

JACKSON, Miss. Jan. 10.-The following is the gist of the resolutions adopted in the cotton growers convention this morning 1:
 The gravity of the condition confronting the cotton growers is recognized. To what extent this may be traced to financial legis- lation is useless to discuss. The overpro- duction of cotton is recognized as one of the chief causes. This must be corrected or universal bankruptcy will fall. Self-iuter- est must impel the grower to change. Every farmer is appealed to not to plant so much cotton a decrease of not less than 25 per cent is recommended; 50 per cent would be better.
 The farmer should be made self-sustain- ing by planting peas, corn, potatoes, oats, etc., aud raising plenty of meat. The tide of immigration turned this way will change methods. Farmers are urged to form county organizations all over the south to carry out these resolutions. Cold storage houses are recommended wherever practicable. The mmittee promises bet ter times and higher prices for cotton if its recommendations are observed. All papers in the south are requested to keep the com mittees report standing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
Anticipated From the Arrest of
 Counterfeiter Allsbrook,
KING BEE OF A BIG GANG,
Of Which State Official Is Reported as Being
 Mem Der.

SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 10.-A Morning News special from Brunswick, Ga., says The arrest of P. s. Allsbrook, reported briefly and exclusively in these dispatches last night, has developed into one of the largest sized sensations of the new year, |, and em braces many states and people, be- sides bidding fair to inplicate a govern ment official in a neigh boring state.
 Allsbrook is the king bee of gang of dangerous counterfeiters, who have been flooding the Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia and other southern states with spurious money for long time past. They dealt in big game and coined only gold metal, con- sidering silver too small to brother with. h addition his gang made excellent coun- terfeit bills, and there was but little trouble in passing them, so perfect was their work. The secret service division of the treasury department has been on his track for months.
 The Morning News correspondent has it from reliable source that govern ment official some distance from this city is suspected of being a nfederate. Alsbrook also had confederates in Bruns- wick, and more arrests will be made in Brunswick tomorrow morning, Including both white and colored people.
 Allsbrook was trapped by decoy notice from Postmaster M. C. Brown that reg istered letter awaited him. Brown had been put on the watch by Inspector For sythe of Atlanta, and when Allsbrook re- sponded he was arrested. His com m itment t trial for passing counterfeit coin and bills in Brunswick will be held before Comms- sioner Lehman tomorrow.
 Allsbrook is modest. and retiring in dis position and appearance, and worked in Brunswick under the guise of a laborer at Brown t& Garbers blaming mill. Inspector Forsythe arrived this morning and re- gards the catch as one of the biggest of his eXperisnce.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
A PLEASANT FAREWELL.

The Birmingham wheelmen bade fare. we'll last night to their president, MT. Charles F. Bridewel, who has been at the head of this club since it's organization. Mr. Bridewell goesto New Orleans, where he will make his home.
 A box party in honor of their departing president was given last night at o'Brien s opera house. Both parquet boxes were draped in the colors of he club, and were occupied by Messrs. c. F. Bridewell, w. II. Pickens, J. P. Fleck, Walker Adams, A. R. Williams, J. 5. Leedy, Will Cald- well, Thomas Afford, George c. Nance, Jr., and Carl Stockin, who were dressed in bicycle costumes.
 After the performance of "The Passing Showo the members of the club repaired to the club rooms, on Eighteenth street, where delightful luncheon was served.
 Misses Henrietta and Helen Byron and Jessie Carlisle of ''The Passing Show, v who wore colors of the club last night, were elected honorary members Of the club.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
THE HOME IS FOR HOME ENTER
 pRIgEG

The Talladega Mountain Home is one Of tbe ablest and most influential weekly papers that comes to our exchange table, Its leading editorial in the last issue treats of the proposed bill exempting from taxa tion for period of ten years all cotton ana wooden factories that shall be established in the State within the next five years, and so to draw within our borders the capital that must seek investment in such enter prises in the South. The editor says:
 ihis manifest purpose of the proposed law certainly ought not to be objectionable to the people of Alabama, whose unceasing wal for several years has been that there was no money in the State and no means to draw It here; and the fierce competition which IS driving capital for manufacturing to the South of itself demonstrates the necessity Tor offering every inducement to the operator, who finds an inviting field extending rom North Carolina to Texas. The argument that capital for cotton manufacturing plants will come to Alabama whether or not the State exerls itself to welcome them is overthroWh by the record of the past five years, during which time Alabama has been far outstr ipped by Georgia, South Carolina ana North Carolina. In two of these States at least the very inducement about to be offered by Alabama has been held out to the foreign manufacturer, who has supplied the greater part of the capital upon which their factories are operating. The fact that the next five years will determine the location of the great cotton manufacturing interests in the South seems to be recognized by all. It is fact equally well recognized that the money to erect the fact ories must come from the East ern States. Our own factory here in Talla- dega, small as it is compared to other plants even in Alabama, is operated on capital sup piled from sources beyond the limits of the State, and so the question is narrowed down to the simple issue Of whether the bill if en- acted into law will benefit the State and peo- ple-whether just as many factories will be built without the law, and whether, II built under the in huence of the law, the people will be benefited by them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
AN IMPROMPTU DANCE.

At the Young Mems Hebrew association rooms last night most pleasant dance was rendered the visiting young ladies by the memb bcrs of the association. It was an impromptu affair, but a most enjoyable one. There were thirty five couples present, who tripped the light fantastic until quite late to the sweet music of Open shaw's baud and then repaired to theMorris, where au elegant spread had been prepared for the gay dancers. Among the visiting young ladies present were Misses Beulah Strauss of Mobile, Della Kahn of Mont gomery, Ray Oberndorfer of Charlottesville, Va. Mattie Ochs of Chattanooga, Janey Levy of Holly Springs, Miss, Mamie Burkenroad of New Orleans and Rosa Harsh of Columbus.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
BADLY SCALDED

WERE MIR. HENRY DEBARDELEBEN AND
 NEGRO AT THE ALICE FURNACE. i. Yesterday afternoon, between and 5 o'clock, while MT. Henry DeBardeleben, superintendent of the Alice furnace. was standing near an engine used for hoistng purposes, one of the cylinder heads blew off, sealding him about the body and also terribly sealding negro who was standing close by. Mir. DeBardeleben was taken to his home on Avenue B and Fifteenth street, where his wounds, which are very painful, though not serious, were attended to. At late hour last night he was resi- ing quietly.
 The accident was the fault of no one, but it is thought the weight of the hoist was too great for the engine, causing the cyl finder to blow out.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
TERSELY TOLD.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.
 Manager Ben s. Theiss of the opera house says he does not like checks.
 Twenty-Five per cent reduction on all shoes, except Canister shoes, at T. O.. Kings, and s1Q0 to the party who will dis prove the integrity of this offer for thirty days.
 Birmingham Lodge No. s5, Knights of Pythias, and Fidelity ko. 55 met last night. and the newly elected officers per. formed their dutias fos the first time. The ranksn<VDe worked on several candidates in b&h lodges.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
(. ROGAN G CG,
NORTHPORT TOWN.
IoII FarSt Aveuue.

In Northport Town the sun goes down Behind the hill; then all is still Within the peaceful village, where A benison Is in the air. A pilgrim host of crickets yield An Angelus from every field; And there the moon looks kindly down In mellow beams on Nortbport Town. In Northport Town-her eyes are brown, Her hair as soft as any down On any dove whose liquid note Of love is heard within tle cote. An, this thy secret, village fair! Ah, this thy charm, 0 village rarel Heaven rain thy sweetest odors down, For Lottie lives in Northport Town.
 Robert Loveman in Independent
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
ROCKS THROWN
BY AN EDITOR AT THE OFFICE OF RIVAL
 NEWSPAPER.

NEWSPAPER.
 CHARLOTTE, N. C.. Jan. 10.-A special to the Observer from Rutherfordton, N. O., says that Editor D. J Carter of the Herald of that place was arrested this morning, charged with throwing rocks last night through the windows of the Rutherfordto Democrat. Witnesses who heard the crash ing of the glass swore that they saw the prisoner and identified him as the off, fender. Carter testified that he saw man throwing rocks through the windows of the Democrat office, and himself threw 8 rock at this man as he fled, and at this juncture the witness came upon him and he was too much excited to explain
 In default of bail in $500 Carter was com mitted to iail,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
TO THE PATRONS OF THE AGE-
 HERALD.

By virtue of decree of the City Court Of Birmingham the AGE-HERALD property was advertised to be sold at public outcry yesterday at noon. During the morning there was a meeting of attorneys repre- senting creditors, and an agreement reached by which the sale was postponed until Monday, February Il. Meantime the publication of the paper will be continued under it's present management, and all con- tracts for subscription and advertising will be carried out to the letter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

which the Governorship can be contested, and this the present Legislature will rectify. There will also be other legislation in- tended to bring the system as near per lection as possible, and which will, be- lieve, give thorough satisfaction, because 1t will provide for absolute fairness. There is not the slightest danger of negro domina- ton In Alabama, and 1t has, therefore, ceased to be considered in connection with election methods, ,''
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
VERDICT FOR THE PLAINTIFF.

NEW YORK, Jan. 10.-A jury in the United States circuit court before Judge Lacomb today rendered verdict for the plaintiff for the full ap1ount sned for, with interest from 1891, in the case of the Ex- change bank oi IorSviiIe, 5. o., against brokers of this city. The amount of judg- ment, with interest, is over S10,000. The action was brought through the alleged breach of promise of the defendants to ac- cept two drafts on the bank for s76O0 and $750, drawn by Hope Co. of Yorkville, $. C., dated respectively October 0 and October 10, 1891.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

despair of not finding something novel. This year there are some particularly dainty trifies, which are inexpensive as well as elegant. However, the general preference is for things which can be used afterwards. For the ladies trihes such as powder puffs, bonbonuiers, saehets, vinaigrettes and sii- yer or gold chain purses are very pretty and popular.
 For the men tobacco pouches, match boxes or tiny pocket calendars are suitable.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

PRESIDENT McGAHA writes to tho Talla- 6ega Mountain Home to explain state- ment in that paper to the effect that tone of the Howard College students had a leg broken few days ago while playing foot. ball.o President McGaha says the student was injured in game played at Chatta- nooga during the holidays, and that the young men at that time were not under control of the college, but of their parents. He adds that Howard College does not favor football.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

BEGGED LIKE SINNER. Lang Cherry, a negro who embedded sewing machine, has been arrested by Officer Jack Mcdonald. When the officer arrested him he begged like sinner to be turned loose. He came near crying, and went so far as to offer the officer Winchester rife, S5 in cash, and to pay for the machine if he would be given his release.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

IF the ladies decide that Birmingham must have a cotton factory it will be built. The ladies in other cities have erected mon- uments in commemoratou of some his. toric event. Let the ladies of Birmingham erect cotton factory, which will be greater monument to their good sense and judgment than a shaft of marble or statue of brass.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

A NEEDED IMPRovEMENT.-Phe war enlarged and otherwise fixed up. A pri- vate office for the warden is being con- structed and it will be supplied with a set of office furniture. When finished it will make more presentable appearance than at present.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
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LOCAL LACONlCS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age Herald Reporters
 Resume of Happenings.

WILL MEET ToDAY.-The ladies of the Church of the Advent are requested to meet this morning at 10 o'clock in the church for the purpose of discussing an entertain ment to be given soon. It is urged that all attend who can possibly do so.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

Cor THERE AFTER ALL.-A Birming- ham young man who was to marry the belle of a neighboring town was forced to wade through sea of difficulties. The train he intended to take was wrecked, and no other train left in time. While he was negotiating for special train his board ing house caught fire and his clothes were burned. But he got there all the same.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

Have you read the AeE-HERALD's call for weekly agents? You should. It will surprise you to find out how much good money there is to be made. Read the an- nouncement and write for particulars.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, in his message to Congress, is very particular to say s't the Congress" He displays his usual dis criminating judgment in the employment of this term. It will go down in history as "the Congress. D Students of history will be taught that it was ''the Congress" of magnificent opportunities and small achievements. It was "the Congress" which was overwhelmed in such a sweep ing political tidal wave. It was "the Congress" that saw the greatest financial distress this country ever suffered, no mat ter who is to blaIne for it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
A pENITENTIARY REPORT.

The annual report of the directors of the Maryland penitentiary is of interest to this State. The income from the various in- dustries of the peniten tiary was ;S2, ,S73 and the current expenses S71 ,52S. The cost per capita of keeping prisoners during the year was S109, and the prisoners earned for themselves by overwork BIO, ,2l3. The average number of prisoners during the year was $50. The contract labor system is in force. The prisoners are engaged in three departments of work-the stone yard, the hollowware factory and the shoe fac- tory. They are required to perform certain tasks each day, and after the completion of their tasks they have the privilege of work ing overtime for their own account. Their tasks are so arranged that it is an easy matter for the average prisoner to earn a considerable sum for himself every year.
 In making up the tasks in the various de- partments Warden Weyler was guided by the work in similar lines accomplished out side the prison. He first learned what amount of work could be accomplished by an ordinary workman outside the prison, and then required the prisoners to accom- plish three fourt hs of that amount. Mir. Weyler said that under the schedule of work required the average prisoner had no difficulty in accomplishing bis task, and was able to make overtime. The more ex- pert workmen are often able to accomplish as much as two tasks in one day.
 Under the contracts the penitentiary re- ceives 55 cents a day for the men employed in the stone yard and the hollowware fac tory, and 42R cents each for the first 200 employed in the shoe factory. All over 200 are paid at the rate of 50 cents day.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

SENATOR BUTLER has introduced bill which makes highway robbers who loot passenger or express cars subject to the same punishment as those who are con victed of the seizure and plunder of a mail car. The punish ment for the latter offenss is Imprisonment at hard labor for not less than five years.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

THE Cotton Growers Association should include bankers and merchants. Just az long as the moneyed men refuse to make advances on any crop except cotton the farmers who are in debt will be forced to plant cotton.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
COLONY OF NoRTHERNERs.

HARLoTTg, N. C., Jan, 10.-A colony hirty five people from Michigan and io has bought 25, ,oo0 acres of land in rtie county, this state, and will oc- nu it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

THE newspapers are filled at present with accounts of deaths caused in the North by "skating on thin ice. ' This is a calamity that is liable to occur at any season of the year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

THE Anniston Pipe Works made divi- dend of 1S per cent last year, and the Bes- semer Pipe Works even larger.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

"CHICAGo might get even with the sar. don e East by aunexiug New York; '- Memphis Avalanche. Wouldn't this be the sardonic East getting even with Chi. caco?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

THE American Nut and Bolt Works of Lowell, Mass, buys Birmingham iron, makes it up into nuts and bolts and sells them in Birmingham territory. It is shame to let cur New England rivals beat us at our own game.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11

ARRIVED AT CANNES. CANNES, Jan. 10.-Mr. and Mrs. Glad. stone arrived here last evening.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-11
The Q. s. GOv'f Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aH others.

Dr. T. NJ. Allen, dentist, 2023 and 2025 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 9-2-4m
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-02-24
Query Of a LOCKER On.

EDITOR APPEAL Many people are
asking, is the present session of the
Legislature to be a repetition of two
years ago? 1t is we'll known that if
the General Appropriation bill had
been introduced and passed within the
first thirty or tnirty-tive days Of the
10th Session. no extension would have
been necessary. 1t IS also known
that it was during the last ten days
that the most expensive, and in many
cases, unnecessary measures were
adopted. Is this to be repeated, by
holding the Appropriation bill back
until an extension of the fifty day ses-
sion will be inevitable? People are
asking who are responsible,
A LOCKER On.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-02-24
THE LAW MAKERS WORK.

A courthouse wit says that a refer
ence to the legislative proceedings
show that both houses are wagging
along the same old way: Assembly
bill No. 1901, by Mr.. Jones. is placed
on its final passage: senate concur
rent resolution No. 999, by Mr.. Robin.
son. is laid on the table, and after
much expenditure Of wind an adjourn
ment is taken until next day. Thus it
goes on from day to dav, while the
poor devil OF q taxpayer is wondering
where he is going to procure anything
to lay on his table Exchange.
The above does the Legislature Il
grave injustice Outsiders rarely
know the real amount OF work per
formed by a Legislature.
The labors Of that body, while in
session. is about one fifth of what
they really do. The real hard work is
in the committee room. where men Of
ten work after midnight to investigate
the wants of bills. detect the jobs in
them and by comparing them with
other acts, decide how much they
really enact OF repeal or whether or
not they will stand the crucial test of
constitutionality. 1t takes brains and
time and midnight oil to do these
things and the men who do this work
rs a rule get no credit for it from their
constituents, but are merely men
toned as follows There's A at
Carson. Got soft thing; drawing So
"a day answering the roll call :
The real hard work of the day does
not begin until after the regular SEES
sion has adjourned