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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

ONE of the first acts of Napoleon in as- suming the reins of government was to re- call from exile the noblemen who had been banished by the revolution. His object in doing this was to put the best talent in control of governmental affairs. He said that government was just what the lead ing men made it. The officials of country gave it caste-if they were honorable, the people would be honest; if they were cor rupt, the people would become corrupt; if they were weak, the people would be weak Better land with bad laws and good men to administer them, than land with good laws and bad men to administer them. This desire to have good men rule over them has brought out th supreme effort of mankind since nations were founded. The Israelites demanded Saul as King to rule over them, for he lowered above bis fellow .1pen and seemed the very embodiment ol
 kgIy pcHers All ballot box reforn1
 nQ campaj9ns, ell the struggle
 HQfiops bas the end n vie1
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
SARGENV SUMMONED.

PEORIA, Ill.,, Feb. 19.-Grand Master Sargent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen left for Washington last night in ington to assist in settling the dispute be- tween the officers ard employees of the Southern railroad over a matter of wages.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
INTO OTHER HANDS

Dr. T. M. Allen, dentist, 2023 and 2025 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 9-2-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

to lay aside every consideration of private character and devote himself exclusively to the attainment of this end when tho occa- sion demands. It has often been said that the best men will have nothing to do with politics-that they leave the election of officials to the lower class. In no other way can they so surely hasten the reign of corruption, of lawlessness, of anarchy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20

THE General Assembly of Alabama did no harm to the Democratic party of the State, and this is saying much in it's praise. Yea, more, the General Assembly, by two very important acts, strengthened the party, to-wit: The passage of the law making it possible to fund the State debt, by issuing gold bonds, and thus saving the State about $40 ,OO0 per annum; and the act amending the election laws, insuring fairness in all elections and providing for contests. If the Legislature had done nothing else these two acts would entitle 1t to the praise of all the people.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-20
aSI PLUNKARD."

A fair audience witnessed the perform ance of "Si Plunkard' at O'Brien's last night, which closed their engagement. Th,s mirth- provoking yankee comedy, which so vividly presents rural lie, brought forth many side-splitting bursts of laughter. The people went there to laugh, and they laughed, for the play is a funny one. Yesterday afternoon parade was given, which was enjoyed by hundreds ( of people.
 .i Mir. J. c. Lewis has made such hit with "Si Plunkard' that he has decided to go to England with it next season.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26
Converse = Third Of n Milo Apart.

A remarkable phenomenon In sound
transmission Ii claimed TO have been dis
covered In the Garden Of tho Gods, In Col
orado, by Professor Burrll and Professor
Davenport OF tho University OF Illinois.
Thoy assert that ono Of them stood nonr
tho center OF tho east sdo Of tho rock north
OF tho entrance while tho other was upon
q hill opposite, distance OF third OF h
mile, and while In these positions accidon.
tally discovered that they could hear Zach
others voices distinctly, although Mother
spoke louder than conversational tone.
Tho entrance or gateway to tho Garden
Of tho Gods, IN IL Is called, IL narrow
roadway between giant rocks. This rug
god formation IL broken Just within tho
entrance, and tho irregular masses rising
high above oDo's head nro w arranged by
nature ms TO magnify tho volume OF sound.
Tho dry, rarenod air ancoleratcs sound
transmission In this altitude 80 that tho
human voice can DO heard greater dis
TANGO than In dense atmosphere. CHI
cngo Times Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26

Mr.. John H. Itorrcshoif, senior member
of tho firm Of Herroshoif Bros, Of Bristol,
II, l., was born with the full usc Of both
eyes. From the timo no WAS old enough
to know tho uso Of n jaokknlfo no began
whiting out boats, In his fifteenth year
no built u good siao craft for sailing ON tho
bay. Then he lost his sight, A Aim gradu.
ally camo over his eyes and finally shut
of forever tho last dim glimpse OF Bristol
and her boats. But ho won't on building
just tho samo--not, OF course, as II moth
ing had happened, for his methods Of por
oeption had to be radically changed, In
stead of studying the grace and strength
OF lines by the eye, tho matter became to
Hcrroshoif at once moro abstract study
III montal calculation. Ho had tho task
before him OF carrying In his mind tho
models ho worked upon Tho objects he
had soon with his eyes In the first 10 years
Of his life he could summon up into his
mind again. His sense Of touch also do.
voopod to wonderful sonsitivcnoss,
Al tho models of vessels TO DO built In
tho mandatory arc submitted to him,
His brother Nat invariably has tiny
model made on tho lines to DO pursued In
tho construction OF n new craft, and this
model IL given TO tho elder brother. II tho
work is Of extreme Importance, tho older
IIcrreshoif sometimes sits for days rubbing
his hands lightly over tho model, thus got.
ting perfect picture Of tho lines OF tho.
boat In his mind Many changes suggest
themselves to him. and he works them out
with mathematical precision In short,
no seems 10 have converted his misfortune
into u positive advantage. Now York Her.
nlI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26
CRISP ON THE FAIR.
His Opinion of the South Expressed
Through the New York Herald.

His Opinion of the South Expressed
Through the New York Herald.
To the Editor Of The Herald:
Both that the south is the fairest field
for the investment of capital and offers
larger inducements to the industrious,
intelligent iDan who must live by his
own labor will be demonstrated to all
who may attend the exposition today
successfully opened at progressive At
lanta.
The south invites the world to come
and is content to be judged by what is
here to be seen. Onr farms, our manu-
features, our forests, our coal, our iron,
our granite, our marble, and the hun
dreds Of other products with which our
section has been blessed are represented
here. The ladies have prepared an ex
hibit which illustrates southern woman
hood, and there can be nothing more
charming and attractive than that
The south hopes, through this exposi-
ton, to make her resources known, and
confidently believes that nothing more
than q knowledge Of what she is and
what she has is necessary to induce both
men and money to come here to prosper
and increase CHARLES Il. CRISP.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26
\ SHORT CAMPAIGN.
BuGs,ss Mon Want u Brief Presidential
Fight.

BuGSsss Mon Want u Brief Presidential
Fight.
Tho movement in favor Of short
presidential campaign il becoming for
midable. Party organs, statesmen and
politicians in large numbers arc pushing
it along, and tho independent newspa-
pers are unit In its support. Senator
Cullom of Illinois says ho sees "no good
end to be served by prolonged presi-
Dental campaign. / believe the business
men Of tho country want brief politi.
cal fight He says that he has made 1t
point of late TO ask his acquaintances
who are in trade what they thought
about the matter and has ascertnined
that they favor tho short campaign idea.
SO, too, do those politicians whom no
has run across.
The Chicago Tribune thinks 1t is
doubtful whether any arc In favor OF n
long campaign with the exception OF
presidential aspirants, who want early
conventions so they may be put out Of
their misery, and the petty politicians,
who have no occupation save politics
and who run local campaigns and have
the handling OF local campaign funds.
II IL not difficult TO understand why
the managers Of local campaigns prefer
long canvass, for tho longer tho strug-
gle the greater amount OF cash for them
to handle. Experience has shown that
there Is strong probability Of personal
profit in the manipulation Of campaign
funds There IL no right system Of ac-
counting in such affairs, and 1t Ia fact
that men Of questionable character push
themselves into places that afford oppor-
tunities for gain whenever hot cam
paign in ON.
The spell binders, too, arc not de-
lighted with the proposed change. IL
threatens their bread and butter. Such
a curtailment Of their period Of profita.
Bile activity would be regarded as u
calamity. No reasonable person can
blame them for standing NJ for what
they have como to regard Az vested
right. But tho most formidable opposi-
ton TO this movement comes from tho
saloon keepers, who. II less eloquent
than the spell binders, are by no means
less influential with the managers OF
campaigns. The vendors Of cheering bev-
eragcs find long campaigns promotive
OF their interests. and they arc justified
in trying to avert tho proposed change.
But an overwhelming majority Of
the people have no interest that will not
be helped by cutting off month or six
weeks from the average duration Of tho
presidential contest. II will greatly
mitigate tho inevitable decentralization
Of business. It will prevent the waste
Of millions Of dollars worth Of time. II
will save a large amount Of money to
millions Of citizens, and we are unable
TO name any public injury that will re.
suit from it -Washipgton Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26
STARTING TO SCHOOL,
" IL a Grand and fompous Ceremony In
the Land of the sultan.

II is rcsaarkahle that tho more secluded
the domestic life Of n people Is the greater
Is the publicity given TO all ceremonies
connected with tho family events This
Is particularly noticeable IN Turkey, whore
all tho ncighborhood Is called upon 70 wit
ness the obSorvanceS, both religious and
secular, with which such incidents OF fam
lily life rs birth, marriage and death arc
attended.
At some OF the mosque schools each
child receives two fun suits Of clothes ev-
CRY year, ono Tor summer and ono for Win
ter In the secondary schools, which are
under the government, the pupils arc not
only lodged, fed and taught, but receive
also u pension In money, !
With these tempting prospects before
him little Achmet or Seltm when his fond
parents have decided that no is old enough
to begin his education, Is not, like many
OF our own urchins, soon creeping like
snail uuwilllngly to school"
Dressed In his holiday suit, and hctockcd
with all tho jewels and personal adorn.
mcnts which his parents possess or arr
Nhlo 10 borrow for the occasion, on his
head velvet fea almost covered with
strings vt seQuins, gold pendants and
pearl taSScls, he Is mounted ON superbly
aapariSoned horse and led In pompous pro.
crSSinn through the streets In the neigh.
horhood OF the school,
Before him his future instructors walk
backward, slowly ami gravely, as II to pro.
long tho ceremony, Behind him, On n
cushion, Is carried tho koan---to know
which holy hook Ivy heart entities tho
youth or maiden TO the honorable title Of
hatz--thc little folding hookstand inA
crustcd with mother OF pearl, for holding
tho sacred volume, and his ohanta or
writing case, Embroidered with stars aud
crcsccptS In gold thread,
All his future school follows follow, two
Ivy two, chanting verses, attributed to tho
prophet melting to tho love OF learning,
TO brothorly kindness, Industry and tolnr-
ancc and concluding with good wishes for
their now companion, praises to his par
onts and teachers and hnally glorifoation
uf tho sultan,
Tho masters beat time with u long wand,
with which they also give tho signal ut
tho end nf each verse for tho solemn re-
frain of Amin" from tho chorus, In which
tho spectators Join.
On returning To tho parental roof dis.
trihution Of small coin IL made To all tho
hopRars and other poor people collected
round tho gateway. for In tho east tho poor
always como IN for their share of tho w.
ioicings of their brethren moro favored ny
fortune. New York Dispatch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26
Three Shots Mt His Rival.

James Catchings and Sidney Black.
man Of Greenland, Ala, were both
waiting upon the same girl. Blackman
prolonged his stay. and Catchings, be-
coming impatient, went to the door Of
the house and knocked. Blackman an.
swered, but refused TO admit him.
Catchings broke in the door In the pres.
ence Of the girl the men clinched, and a
desperate struggle followed. Both drew
pistols, but Blackman was the quicker
and fired three shots in rapid succession
at his antagonist, two penetrating his
head and one his heart, producing in.
slant death. Blackman fed. Exchange.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26

At the yearly meeting Of Friends at
Wilmington, o., Edward X. Walton,
formerly a missionary among the In
dians, offered TO pay 50 If the meeting
would give him five minutes time 10
make a speech The meeting closed the
bargain, and Walton began his dollar a
minute discourse At the end Of the five
minutes paid for the clerk called halt.
As he was in the middle Of story. Mr..
Walton thought minute, then grayely
and deliberately marched TO the clerks
desk and laid down 81 more and finish.
ed his story in seven minutes. New
York Recorder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26

IL lisa peculiar fact that very fcw men.
even accomplished shots. know how NJ
volyer ought to DO handled. Nearly all are
taught TO handle u revolver as II II were n
rine--that IL, by bringing tho object aimed
at and the fore aud hind sigh; into linz.
This Is all we'll enough for shooting gal
lery practice, but should never be followed
In the field.
When training troops to use tho rcvoly-
or, they nro taught, In aiming, never 70
look at the weapon ut all, but 20 keep their
eyes on tho object to bc struck. In quick
firing, and specially In shooting from
horseback, much better results are obtain
able In this way. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26
ONE WOMAN'S WAY.
She Destroys n Glass Door with u Cobbi
stone.

She Destroys n Glass Door with u Cobble-
stone.
A handsome glass front in the en-
trance door Of the adjutant generals Of
flee in tho capitol at Albany was do
stroyed the other day by cobblestone
thrown by a New York woman. The
woman, who gives her name as miss
Cochran" and claims to live in New
York city, called at the Office and asked
for General McAlpin. She carried on
her arm basket
Tho general being away, the woman
Office To him she explained that she
was in search of record that would
prove that her brother, William Cochran,
who was killed in the war, should have
received pension money. She did not
know to what regiment her brother had
belonged, but knew that he had enlisted
Immediately upon his arrival in this
country from Ireland.
Miss Cochran was told that IL was
impossible to furnish the information
unless it was known to what company
her brother had belonged She left an
CRY She came to the Office again and
ratified the door. When clerk opened
it, she threw the stone. one larger than
a baseball, at him. 1t crashed through
the ass. The clerk raised an cutlery
and the woman was seized by orderlies
and put outside the building She was
not arrested. She is believed to be q
crank with designs upon the life Of the
adjutant general She asked for him
each time she came Ia the office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26
Regardless Of Pleasure.

A writer in the New York Sun finds
fault with the statement that the richer
people at Newport devote themselves
TO pleasure regardless Of expense. " She
suggests that to say they devote them
selves to expense regardless Of pleasure"
would indicate a greater familiarity
with the subject
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26
And IN. Dealer Didn't Make a Sale.

"How much arc these orangesS" said an
old lady To fruit dealer In the Pittsburg
market.
Twenty cents dozen, mum"
And thoseY"
Thirty cents
What's the difference between them"
TEN cents, mum"
Although the answer was undeniably
mathcmatically correct the questioner
went away In great Indignation. Pitts
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26

President Cleveland intended to re-
main at Gray Gables until October. but
the present financial complication has
FASTENED his return to Washington, and
he will be at the White House some
time IN September.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26
WOman's Rights.

1t is said by some people that only
children fayoring the fathers side, and
grown up individuals, of small calibre,
oppose women having the ballot and
all other rights equal with men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26

The blossom cannot tell what becomes
OF the odor, and no man can tell what be-
comes OF his example, that rolls away from
him and goes beyond his ken on Its peril
GUS mission. III. w. Becchcr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26
WON A$1O,OO0 PURSE.
A WOMAN CIRCLES THE GLOBE ON
HER WHEEL.

She started without = Cent, but Made
More Than $1,000 During Her Fourteen
Months Journey Aside From Her Purse.
Some Exciting Experiences.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-26

North Carolina, although q largo part Of
Its territory Is uncultiyabie land, has .
valuation OF $3.50, 10000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
An ENJOYABLE Event

Quito party Of picnicers met at lii,
farmhouse of Joseph Sampson on tn,
Pond road, Manchester, OF Monday last
and very enjoyable time was had Mr.
Sampson has very fine grove bordering
on the lake, and the party proceeded thither
After dinner was served Miss Made
Sampson photographed the group. TIL,
hammock scene was quite a striking one
While the younger folks enjnved them
selves playing croquet, the elder peop ,
discussed womcn's rights and different
subjects. As the sun won't down they al
dispersed to their respective homes, hav-
ing spent ono of the pleasantest days of
their lives. Too much cannot be said In
the praise of Mr. Sampson and his family.
as they did all in their power to give the
party royal good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
The GiIlho0Iys Abroard.' -

Inc Germans are TO appear here next
Friday evening at the Opera House The
Germans are well known here, having
Travelled with Havcrly's Mastadon Min
strels and later with firstcIass minstrel
company of their own and ALWAYS give a
good performance. New features have
been introduced this year George and
John e, German, fhe former as "Owen
Gilhooley,' the latter as "Jonathap
Tubbs, are the bright particular stars of
the present company, and their acting,
singing and specialties will be appreci-
ated' They arc, it is said, supported by a
first class company Of artists Many
pleasing features in dancing, singing,
drills, etc, are introduced during the per
formance. The sale Of seats will open,
this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28

The firm of Pinkham & Sherburne.
one of Augustus most reliable clothiers
and shoe dealers, are about to return
to the Oscar Holway block, which
has been vacated for the past two
months to enable the proprietor to make
one large store of the two formerly ocou-
pied by them. The most notable features
are the two beautiful plate glass windows.
which, for displaying their goods. will be
second to none in the State. They are ia
open their doors to the public next Thurs
day evening to afford them an opportunity
to inspect their complete new line of
clothing, furnishings, boots and shoes.
Goods are not to be sold on that evening
A novel feature for the evening will be a
concert by Higgins foil orchestra of ten
pieces, Both members Of the firm are
gentlemen of high repute in the com
munity, and the public are pleased with
their success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
keene in Hamlet" Tcnioht.

Tonight, Mr.. Thomas Keene. tn,
eminent, tragedian, VIII appear al
the Opera house in Hamlet on,
OF the greatest and most pop
ular of his representations. suDnorted
by his own excellent company of twenty
three players, with new and brilliant cos.
TUNES, scenery, and a rare perfection OF
stage details
No actor in our time has done more "a
uphold the supremacy Of Shakespeare and
other great classic dramatiSts than Mr..
heene Since his advent as a star. he has
persistentIy played the creations of these
masters, and nothing else. The best of
anything always pays. and pursuing this
course so congenil TO his own scholarly
tastes, the tragedian has reapcd his reward
in fame and fortune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
TIA. M M. LET.

Supported by his own company Of p play
ers, with new and brilliant costumes, and a
perfection of novel stage details.
Prices, IS, 50, Is and 81 co. Sale of seats to
open Saturday, 9th inst, and at G.. W.
Browns, Gardiner. aug22d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
Perfectly Correct.

Messrs. Editors:
Your statement, this morning, that b
+. Parrott had withdrawn from tn,
Augusta City Building Co is perfect,
correct. W. Fl. Gannett took his place OF
the board of directors, and Mr.. Vickery
agreed to take his stock Mr. Vickory
agreed to take any and all stock that tbs
citizens of Augusta did not desire. With
Messrs. Manlcy, Titcomh, Vickery, Hill
Gannett Williams, Kinsman, Owen,
otinson, and Others, in the company,
think our citizens will feel that it is fair
~ solvent. Hon. Geo H. Macomber has
written the president of the company
and assures him of his hearty co-opera
ton, and said that he would take any
reasonable amount of stock assigned him.
Several other public spirited citizens have
announced their desire to take stock.
Augusta, Aug. ~, 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28

Mrs William G. Russell. an estimable
Everett lady, and her handsome little
boy, Willie, started on an extended tour
of the Pine Tree State. yesterday. For
two weeks they will be the guests of Mrs.
+. G. Lishness, of Augusta after which
they will visit the picturesque shores of
the Rangeley lakes and other romantic
retreats Mrs. Russell is the wife of Mr..
William G. Russell, a well-known mer-
chant of this city.-Boston Traveller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
Outing Fund.

TO give the poor children of Augusta
who have few opportunities for such
pleasures, a chance to pass a happy day
in the country or at the seashore. Con
tributions made to Treby Johnson will be
duly acknowledged in these columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
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B'nises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
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ant positively cures Piles, or nospay re-
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