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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

United States this truth Is obscured by the success of the governments policy of keeping lightweight silver dollars and even greenbaclks (promises to pay dol- iars) at par with gold dollars by means of a gold reserve, but it is made clear when transactions between different countries are considered. In internation- al commerce coin passes virtually by weight and the government stamp gives it no value. Our silver dollar. though worth intrinsically only about 90 cents, passes for loo cents because by the act of 1890 the government is pledged to the pol icy of keeping all dollars at par with the gold dollar, which is effected. as already stated. by keeping up a reserve of gold (S1o0 GOO, 00O to exchange for other dollars on demand. It was the fear that the government would not longer be able to maintain this policy-owing to the run on the gold reserVe-that caused the re- cent panic, and it is President Cleve- lands determined borrowing of gold to maintain the reserve that has restored confidence and prosperity. Gold does not now circulate as plentifully as in former times because people prefer to handle paper money when the latter is redeem able in gold on demand.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

$650 573, ,7s9 or 14.17 per cent of bonds that brought their owners no returns. to say nothing of $210. .757,554 of income bonds and S53, 3,426, ,264 of miscellaneous obliga- tions The loss of income implied in these figures goes far to explain the decTsased demand for commodities and their lower price Further light is thrown upon the working of hard times by the economics forced upon the railroads in the year 1S93-94. Operating expenses were reduced S96 506977 or 11.66 per cent This much less was spent for the maintenance of way, equipment and structures, with the result that a great variety of industries suffered from a decreased demand for their products. In view of these facts the statistician of the Interstate Com- merce Commission makes no effort to minimize the unfortunate condition of the railroads. Hard times have borne heavily upon them, as upon the other in- terests they serve. Happily, the sitna- ton is improving and earnings show elas- ticity. But it will take a full year of good earnings to put the railroads back where they were before the panic They need to spend heavily upon way and equipment in order to get their proper ties into good condition for safe and ac- tive operation.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10
TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE.

The retirement of Dr. Henry M. Cald- well from the presidency of the Elyton Land Company after a service of twenty years is an event of public importance to the people of Birmingham, the State of Alabama and the whole South.
 The Elyton Land Company was the founder of Birmingham and the birth of Birmingham was the first message an- nouncing the dawn of the New South
 The Elyton Land Company was at first but an experiment. Its purpose was to build a city The task appeared Hercu- lean. Its promoters sought the services of a man whose hand. eye, tongue, heart and brain could master the effort, and after months of endeavor they found that man in the person of Henry M. Caldwell.
 It has been truthfully said that man without enemies is a man without con- Victions, purposes or action-therefore without force. pr. Caldwell does not be- long to that class, therefore during his administration of the affairs of the Ely ton Land Company he has been subjected to severe criticism. In him was reposed a trust. He ever ieallzed. that he was the custodian of the property interests of others than himself, and his first sol emn duty was to guard these, to promote and ,dvance the interests of those whose foresight and money were at stake ana whose servant he was. To achieve sue cess was his purpose-success for those who trusted him.
 The Elyton Land Company oftentimes has suffered the disapproval of people, because they enormously viewed it as a public enterprise. It is public only in so much as it is mammoth in propor- tions plethoric with success and builder of fortune for others.
 No matter how adverse the criticism the great, bold fact exists that under the management of President Caldwell success has been attained. great city has been built between these hills and the promoters of the enterprise, which was conceived a quarter of a century ago. has been so magnificently man. aged as to enrich those who placed their confidence in the judgment, wisdom and integrity of pr. Caldwell. who now re- tires with impaired health, after long and 5irdueus term of office.
 The retiring president now leaves the walks of business life. and while en- toying rest and retirement may feel and know that those who have known him best appreciate the value of his friend ship, the warmth of his nature. the strength of his guiding hand and the in tegrity of his every purpose. When with him l!fes fitful fever is over, he will need no monument of brass or stone, for his monument is-Birmingham
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10
CARROLLTON.
ImnligIants Pass Through En Route to Chil-
 ton--Other Bright Bits.

Carrollton July S.-(Special Core spondence)-The Carrollton nine were defeated by the club of Spring Hill on last Saturday.
 Yesterday was children's day in the Methorist church in this place. The chill dren acquitted themselves splendidly as soldiers in the cause of the cross. A memorial service was also held in honor of pr. g F. Hill and Judge II. F. Cook and short and appropriate address was made by Col. M. l.. Stancel of the Bap- list church. He was selected oD account of his intimate acquaintance with the deceased members.
 Emigrants from far off Nebraska and Iowa passed through this county on their way to Chiffon county. where they are going to settle. The parties design to form two colonies and have been induced to come by the agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. They have tray eled ali the way from their homes in their wagons. as the pioneers who set tled Alabama, Mississippi and ulner states west of them. Ths latter came ,fron the cast along the same thorough. fare via Reform in Picsens. These hardy
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10
WORK OF THE RAILROADS.

The Interstate Commerce Commission, in its report for the year ending June 90. gives some interesting figures con corning the work of the American rail- roads. It shows that the total mileage at the date named was 17S.7 70S miles. an increase during the year of 2247 miles, In the previous year the increase was 4S97 miles. There was less railroad construction in the year covered by the report than in any preceding since 1875. Many facts show that it was period of disaster for cap ital invested in railroad properties. The year includes the last four months of the Columbian Exposition. during which the passenger traffic of many lines was heavily increased. yet notwithstanding this advantage gross earnings decreased $li7 390 orr and net earnings 50,SS3, 100 The amount available for dividends out of the years earnings was but $55, 755, 970, but by drawing upon accumulated surplus or by borrowing, S95, ,575.976 was paid in dividends. The increase in num- Der of cars was but 4132. as against an increase of 5S,S54 in the previous year Car manufacturers were therefore com paratively idle and large numbers of employees were without work. Nearly 100000 employees directly employed by the railroads were discharged during the year. the number in their service June 30, 1894 being but 779,60S. against S73, ,602 in the preceding year. Fully a half million persons dependent upon the rail roads were deprived of means of support by the stagnation of the railroad bus mess and allied industries
 The year was severe one upon the owners of the railways as well as their employees. The total of railway capital is stated by the commission to be sl0, 796 i79- Sl3, of which total $4 ,s34 ,075.659 was stoci, and S5s62 S9s. .i5i was debt Of the s10000- 900 COG of stock and bonds SS,aSo, ao7. 70l. or nearly 70 per cent, received no return in interes; or dividends. There was S. 566. l50,0 0Fi If stock. or GS+S per cen; of th whole an.nnnt that naid naihine "~A
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10
FINANCIAL FACTS

The following suceinct statement of some financial facts by the Baltimore Sun is a complete answer to numbers of correspondents who are seeking plain and brief answers to the most important questions of the times. Says the Sun: The dollar is our money unit and cent is the Tooth part of it, having value be- cause 100 cents can be exchanged for the dollar. The commercial value of a dollar is the value of the metal in 1t, the stamp on it being merely a certifcation by tie government that it has certain weight and fineness. In transactions within inc
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10
ABSOLUTELY PURE

sons of toil from the north all tell the same story in regard to the difficulty or making a living in the arid belt, where hot summers are followed by cold win ters. Some of them took ID their line of travel the 1st of April.
 George Willett was tried before Mayor Latham on Saturday for an assault on Isd Lipsey and was discharged.
 A telephone line has been completed from Eutaw, via Vienna, to Franconia and will be extended to Pickensyille and Columbus. There is probability of Car rollton joining in with Pickensville.
 The blight has injured many LeConte pears in northern Pickens. The fruit agents are on hand to sell more trees. They had learned before they came here that the crops are good.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10
PORTLAND.
Crops Seriously Gut Off by Too Malh Rain.
 Personal and General.


 Personal and General.
 Forl1land, July 7.-(Specal Corre- spondence )-This is the third day in the last twenty-four that we have had no rain. The rain seemed as if it would never cease, and our farmers were look iny very blue. The prospect today is not encouraging, but with good weather they may recover some of the lost ground. The estimate today is two- thirds corn and one-half cotton crop average per acre.
 The telephone wire is now stretched between Demopolis and Forkland, and as soon as the instruments arrive we will be connected with the world.
 MT. l.. E. Sawyer of Friars Point, Miss, is visiting Rosemount.
 Miss Willie Glover entertained her friends on the night of the 3d instant.
 The glorious Fourth passed very quietly here.
 At night Miss Maggie Shumate gave a musical concert which was quite en- joyable and well attended. Special praise is due Miss Jessie Carney, who is just years old, for the excellent man. ner in which she rendered several very pretty waltzes.
 Dr. w D. Marlborough has returned from a weeks stay in Thomasville Ala. Dr. and Mrs. R. w. Cobb of Greens boro were here Friday, the guests of Miss Pigeon Glover.
 Miss Bettie Loftin of Eutaw is visit ing Capt. R. A. Barton.
 Miss Kate Bethea of Faunsdale and Miss L. C. Carson of Jefferson are en- toying themselves with Miss Kate Rog- CTS.
 The house party commences in the morning and will last one week. Miss Annie Poelnitz and MT. Henry Young of Greensboro, Messrs. Wallace Clark, Charley Coleman and Joe McGee of Eutaw and Miss May George and MT. John Webb, Jr., of Demopolis are here for the same.
 Wednesday our boys will play the Epes station team at Tishabee
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10
mEx1co 1N HARp LINES.

The New York World says; Mexico is floating new loan in Europe. She is to pay per cent per annum interest on it, and she is to get only 60 cents for each dollar of it, which makes the in terest rate rather more than per cent to say nothing of having to pay at ma turity 100 cents for every 69 cents re- ceived. This is what free coinage with out international agreement means for any nation that elects 10 indulge in that rolly
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10
GUNpERsvILLE.
Work to Begin on the New Court House
 The Basket Factory.

The Basket FNctory
 Guntersville, July 9.-(Special Corre- sDondence )-WorlS will begin on the new S2o 900 temple of justice next Monday, which will be a modern style court house of brick and stone.
 pr. L. D. Lusk. who bid in the basket factory here several days since at the as- signee's sale. sold the plant and building today to D. R. Saunders & So. or Fort Payne, who will begin operating the same the 1st of January next. This will give employment to 100 or more hands.
 Miss Telia Jones, art teacher here, is in Birmingham taking a special course in art under a European artist.
 Joe Latimore has gone to Birmingham to accept position with Chambee Bros
 Mrs. Fannie Conan of Rockville, Mass. is visiting her son, B. Conan, and' family at this place
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10
SPRINGVIL.BE.
Abundance of Rain-Professor L,ovett's
 Lectnre-P Personal.

Abundanca or Raln-Professor I,ovotEs
 Lectnre-P Personal.
 Springvlle, July S.-(Special Corre- spondence. .)-Dr. J. A. E. Lovett former president of Spring Lake college. accom- panied by his daughter, Miss Mary E. Lovett leaves today for tour through the south and west
 By special request pr. Lovett delivered one of his scientific lectures on Friday night in the Cumberland Presbyterian n church, and on last night he preached at the Methodist church on the subject of "Christian Educa tion." On both these occasions large and interested audiences attested the high esteem in which Dr. Lovett is held by our people. Much re- gret is expressed at his departure from Us.
 Abundance of rain and crops and gar dens are doing well.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10
DIR. rALMAeM.s CHEERFUL VIEW

OA-%-@-4NN~
 Dr. Talmage thus gives cheerful an- nouncement of the prospects of our country:
 We are at the opening door of re- turning national prosperity The coming crops, the re-establishment of public con fidence, and, above all, the blessing of God, will turn in upon all sections of America the widest, greatest prosperity this country has ever seen. But that door of successes is not yet fully open. and thousan nds of business men are yet sui feling from the distressing times through which we have been passing.
 Some of the best men in the land have faltered; men whose hearts are enlisted in every good work, and whose hands have blessed every great charity. The church of God can afford 10 extend to them her sympathies, and plead before heaven with all~avaihng prayer The schools such men have esta ablished, the churches they have built. the asylums and beneficent institutions they have fostered will be their eulogy long after their banking institutions are forgotten. Such men can never fail. They have their treasures in banks that never break, and will be millionaires forever.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

In his letter to the Railroad Commits sion Governor Oates urges the commits sioners to use their influence with the railroads to induce them to give equit- able rates in order that our resources may be developed. In enumerating the minerals that enrich Alabama the Gov ernor refers to "diopsides topaz This is something new to mineralogists and as the Governor has doubtless discover ed it himself in his campaigns through the State, he should further enlishten the public as to the character of this particular kind of topaz It is very for tunate for a State when it has Gov ernor who keeps an eye open for minerals as well as votes. The best authorities on minerals say that there is not so much as car load of topaz in the world; so if Alabama has enough to make it an inducement for the railroads to give re- duced rates it is indeed blessed with un- told wealth. The existence of "diopsides topaz in this State will doubtless at tract hundreds of thousands of immi- grants. The girls say that topaz ring signifies good fortune, not unmixed with evil. A topaz ring insures the wearer a husband, but he will be silverloon and will stay out at night, arguing on the street corners and denouncing the gold bugs Perhaps "diopsdes topaz" being a peculiar and very valuable variety, will insure the girls good fortune, un- mixed with evil-they will marry hus- bands with sound money views. who will stay at home at night and take care of the baby and talk gossip instead of pol itirS
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

There seems to be a dicker going on between Kolb and the free silver Demo- crats Kolb has been cast overheard by the Populists-that's evident. The Pop ulite committee that met in this city last winter decided that he was Jonah They say he had the chance of being Governor once, but instead of taking the office he resorted to the issuing of pro- nunciamentoes like a South American rebel They want a military man--some distinguished military chieftain of ap- proved valor, like General Coxey. So they are looking about for such man, and in the meantime are organizing the Industrial Legion, the military arm of the Populist party. If Kolb can get the free silver Democrats to take him up he will have a chance to get some sort of off, flee, while at present being man with out a party, he has none. He doubtless promises to carry a large Populist vote with him, but when the time comes he can't deliver the goods-the Populists are opposed to fusion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

Colonel Hodgson gave Bryan the cold shoulder. presumably because Bryan is too much of a Populist. This is strange, for Colonel Hodgson's newspaper is try ing to bring about a union of the Popu- lists and free silver Democrats.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

When the new woman makes the Fourth of July orations she will refer to the American eagle as her instead of ., h <.> ''
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

judge. although weak from his long anI severe illness, has a bright and hopeful expression, and by the assistance Of hfs amiable little daughter, Miss Roy, who rapidly and correctly does his writiAg he is enabled to get off as many as two opinions each day and then has time for the rest necessary for 9 convalescent. It IS wonderful how clear and active has been his brain through his long illness and the energy and industry manifested by him. His thousands of friends all over the state join us in praying that his health may continue to improve and his valuable life be spared to his friends and country"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

At the close of President Clevelands first term. ill March. 1889. the cash bal ance was S330, ,34S,916, and the treasury had available $296, 6S96l4 in gold, or $196,- GS9.614 over and above the required S10a.- eco, 900 gold reserve. Al the close of Pres cent Harrison's administration the gold reserve was $lo0.G00 GOO, and the entire cash balance. including the gold reserve, was but Sl62. .45Q.577 MT. Cleveland had paid off $34l ASS 449 of the public debt; Mir Harrison sle5. 100000 less.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

Cot His Deserts-The Selma Times says: Jeff Taylor was fined s2.50 for unmercifully whipping dog and break ing his leg"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

Too Much Rain.-The Marengo Demo- crat says: "We are having entirely too much rain, as this is very critical sea son of the year,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

Heavy Loss.-The Monroe Journal says: "We learn that the Monroe Mill company lost about 200 sticks of timber as a result of the heavy rains of last week, which caused their boom to break and let the timber escape
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

Alludins to the Birmingham morning journalistic "venture's' blunder in slandering the military the Tuska loosa Gazette expresses the view that il is a move "to catch the Pop ulist ear and gain popularity in cer- tain quarter by playing on what it knows to be burning prejudice" Of course that's it, and it is exactly in ac- cord with the rumored desire of the l6 to l organ and it's gang to combine with the Populists.
 The Ladies Reading Circle is studying ''ISidd's Social Evolntion,' a recent book of ponderous learning. The name of the author does not indicate that the book deals with kids altogether It will be ob- served that MT. Kidd writes of social evolution" not revolution. Hence he has nothing to say of the new woman" The looming woman is in the nature of a revolution, not evolution.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

Good 1'hing.-Says the Eutaw Whig and Observer: Tt is said that the Selma and Akron road will run their train on into Eutaw after the Southern gets full control of the Alabama Great Southern. This will be good thing for Eutaw and the people going from here toward Sel- ma. Push il along.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

Crops Badly Damaged by Rain.-The following Is from the Marion Journal: "A heavy wind storm passed over the see-, tion of country northeast of Perdue Hill on Wednesday of last week. doing con siderable damage to crops and fences It is reported also that the dwelling of MT. Jay was partially wrecked. No one was injured '
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-10

Crop Report.-The Selma Journal has the following: "The crops down the Mo bile and Birmingham railroad are de- scribed by gentleman who has just re- turned from trip down there as being far better than he expected to see Said he: From one-half to two-thir1s of the corn and cotton is clean of grass and in excellent condition. About one-third of the crop is held back by the rains, but should dry weather continue there is still time for it to come up with an average yield The melon crop is a failure. but there is more fruit down there than ever saw before.'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-30
WOODLA WIN PARK.

This beautiful and heathul suburb Of Clarks Summit
has rapidly the past five years than any other
town in Lackawanna county.
Sxty-fve per OF all the buildings erected at Cark's
Summit upon lands sold by
Property has in many instances quadrpled in valre in
the past four years, and affords very field for
speculation. People who know how and why towns grow
predict rapid development and rise that portion of Caks
Summit known WOODLAND PARK.
small sum of money will desirable lot NEAR
THE DEPOT with high hills to climb when you return
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-30

We sell land for less money than any other
firm Clarks Summit, because purchased at low rates
and have secured all improvements minimum cost and
have no high priced force of clerks, etc, to pay
We will take you FREE OF CHARGE to view Wood
lawn Park, and the other parks Carks Summit and you
then buy ntelgcny and with full knowledge of the most
advantageous location.
There several Parks at Cark's Summit Do not
purchase of anyone else until you perfectly
you have secured the satisfactory site for home And
remember, the lots Woodlawn Park the cheapest and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-30

to your home weaed from the toll of the day; where you
will be able to view Natures magnificent handwork in vast
expanse and beautiful drink water of crystal purity
yelling from springs WITHIN THE PARK AND PIPED
TO YOUR PREMISES.
You obtain the convenences of the city with the de-
ghfu surroundings of the country surprisingly low rates.
No other Park in the County Of Lackawanna can offer
the natural advantages you will find in WOODLAND PARK,
at Clarks Summit!
Our lots range in size from 4ox I4o to 5ox 200, but
with alleys etc Our prices from $50 to $175 per lot.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-30
Free Life Insurance.
Free improvements
No t!iqh Hills to Climb at Wood|awn Park

best at Carks Summit Investigate and satisfy yourself
this point.
RAILROAD FACILITIES
More trains between Scranton and Clarks Summit
than between Scranton and other of her suburbs along
the line of the D. L. & w. r. r.
TRAINS TO ACCOMMODATE @
People wishing reach Scranton before a. m, and to
leave Scranton after p. have been given recently.