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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
SOMETHING OF A BREAK.

The Governor of Vermont evidently woke up the wrong snake when he said in Pete Turneys hearing that the chil- dren of the South should be taught that their fathers were wrong some thirty years ago. It was an ill chosen thing, and the visiting Governor very probably realized it when Governor Turney practi- cally said he be d-d if his children should get any such teaching. The opening of the National park was not fit occasion for the exhibition of any private feelings on the great subject of secession. The universal brotherhood of man side of the question is all right and very true, but as long as there is an Ex-Confederate soldisc alive any such speech as that of Vermonts chief executive will be like a red rag to a bull. It is matter of note that the Southern speakers carefully re- trained from any inflammatory allusions to the cause of the war.
 The lost cause is a matter of sacred sentiment to the South. She most em- phatically acknowledges the wisdom of realizing that the war is over, but it is still sacred.
 You may break. you may shatter the vase
 if you will,
 But the scent of the roses will cling round
 1t still"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
THE AGE-HERALD READING ROOM,

The Age-Herald has fitted up neat reading room adjoining its business office, where daily papers from all east ern, southern, western and hortnefll and information of the public. Papers from the following cities can always be found there: Boston, New York, Phila- delphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Charles ton, Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta Cin- cinnati Louisville, St. Louis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans, Galveston, Houston, Dallas and many other cities not named.
 Citizens of either of the cities above named or any party desiring to read are welcome to call at any and all times, night or day, as the reading room will always be open.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
Boomerangs for the Philadelphia Police. Wo,lr

New York Sun.
 Considerable interest was manifested the other day in Philadelphia police cir cles over rumor in regard to proposed innovation in the armament of the de- partment which the authorities at headuuarters are said to have been considering for the past year. It appears that the au- thorities have for some time past been sadly perturbed by the frequent displays of bad craftsmanship on the part of members of the police force when their revolvers were called into play. The rec ords show that in only about one case in 100 did bullet from policefnan's re- volver hit the target aimed at. Members of the force who have proved themselves remarkably bad shots, and had as re- suit been held up as subjects for public derision, were induced to practice daily in shooting galleries. but no improve ment in the real business shooting of the force was apparent. One day a .po- liceman threw his club 50 feet and felled a flying culprit. On that hit the chief thought he would arm his men with boomerangs. and il is said that he will send to Australia for a supply of those mysterious missiles with which to equip the force.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School for the colored race was establish ed in 1881. General Marshall of Boston advanced SS000 with which to buy plan tation. and the State appropriates $2Ooo A year. Booker T. Washington young colored man from Virginia, was placed in charge. He put into practice those principles he elucidated in his speech at the opening of the Exposition, and the result has been a wonderful success, He believes in educating the colored race along industrial rather than literary lines. He knew that the colored youths were poor, and he arranged so that they could work out part of their tuition The first school year began with one teacher and thirty pupils. The scholastic year just ended closed with sixty-six teachers and 959 pupils The property of the school consists of 20OO acres of land and forty buildings. The expenses of the pupil are about $75 year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

Gen. Lew Wallace retired in huff from the Chickamauga celebration. re- fusing to make a speech because he was placed next to the last man on the pro- gramme Perhaps the committee of ar engagements recollected that he came in late at Shiloh" says the St. Louis Globe Democrat. But no one likes to think anything but kind thoughts about the man who wrote Ben Hur."'
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

To clean marble boil equal parts of soft soap and powdered whiting with one fourth as much soda When thoroughly blended apply hot to the discolored sur face and let it remain for day or two.
 A tablespoonful of black pepper will prevent gray or buff linens from spotting if stirred into the first water in which they are washed. It will also prevent the colors running when washing black water is not injured by it, but is just as soft as without the pepper.
 Stains on hard wood from heated plates and the like my be taken out by rubbing on a little oil, and afterwards spirits of wine. Ink stains may be re- moved from hard wood by mixture of oil of vitrol and water Oxaltc acid in warm water applied with brush or soft flannel and then washed off with milk, is also good.
 White leather belts or gloves can be easily cleaned with pipe clay Leather on writing cases and plotting pads may be sponged with weak solution of OK allie acid in warm water without destroy ing the delicate ivory tint
 Boots and shoes may be made water proof by an application of the following
 
 half pound of Venice turpentine With this liquid while it is warm but not hot, paint the leather until it will absorb no more. Defaced kid boots will be greatly . improved by being rubbed well with mixture of cream and ink in equal parts.
 On the Bloomer Question.
 Dr. c. B. Parker of Cleveland has had the temerity to throw down the gaunt- let to the bloomer brigade. He stated in a recent meeting of the Mississippi Val ley Medical association that he had strong objections to the boomers from a strictly aesthetic point of view. He is of the opinion that it unsexes--a woman and makes her ugly. He is convinced that the accordion skirt is just as com fortable and just as good a thing as bloomers and is by no means so ugly
 Another man who has the courage of his convictions, and very strong convic- tions, on this burning question is the Rev. G. E. Scott, pastor of the San Fran cisco Methodist Episcopal church. He recently quoted Moses on the subject of bifurcated garments, declaring that the law-giver had direct prophetic reference to boomers when he said: "The woman shall not wear that which .pertaineth unto man: all such are an anOmination unto the Lord" To this charge Rabbi Voorsanger also of San Francisco, re- plies that no one could suppose bloomers to be masculine garments. However, al though he delivered Moses from the charge of speaking against bloomers, the rabbi did not put himself on record as believer in bloomers.
 The Rev. pr. Neto also had a few words to say on the subject. He. too, does not believe that Moses referred to boomers and he is not even inclined to call them himself. "No one" he says, "could accuse the women one sees wear ing boomers of trying to be immodest, but it will always be question of tastf whether they look artistic"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
The Champion Mean Man.

Chicago, Sept. 22.-John Webber lived at No. 6 Corwin street with his wife and two children He spent the money he earned in drink. Monday his wife died. He borrowed $30 from a priest for funer- al expenses Instead he took his two children, abandoned the corpse and went on stree. The body was taken in chargsabY the city afferwaA
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

In the past fiscal year our exports to Japan were $4,634, ,655, while our imports from Japan amounted to S23. .6S2. .5S3. But Japan is advancing in civilization, and is constantly taking more of our ma- chinery, iron pipes. agricultural imple- ments. etc. and soon our exports will equal our imports. and we will have the
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

Secretary Herbert says that men fight harder for principle than for conquest. and therefore the civil war was the bloodiest of modern times. This opens up an interesting field of inquiry for the student of history. The wars of Napo- leon, waged for conquest, were certainly bloody. The French soldiers, inspired by love for France and their great com mander performed progidies of valor and overcame superior numbers. The prize of the Franco-Prussian war was Alsace and Lorraine, and it melted both armies to deeds of Valor. Our war with Mexico was waged for the purpose or acquiring new territory. and the heroes of that war are yet remembered. But the American revolutionary war and the civil war were both fought for principle, and it was in these that American arms won imperishable renown. It may be said that when people are fighting for the defense of their homes that they dis play the greatest bravery.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
Funeral Notice.

The friends and acquaintances of MT. M Mason are invited to attend ms funeral from Avondale Presbyterian church at 945 o'clock this (Monday9 morning. The remains will be forwardea ,1 to his former home in Kentucky al lz o'clock noon. The following gentlemen t,a,,e heen renuested to act as pall-bear- a,.s. Maesrs Arthur Smith, Hal Sumner, James H. McCune, John Ellard, H. A. Sharpe, O. w. Underwood. W. A. Walk CT, F. P. O'Brien, E. K. Campbell, C. F. I,o ba m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

The Massachusetts farmer gets $23 per acre for his corn, while the Kansas farmer gets only ST. Yet the farming lands of Massachusetts are poor, and of Kansas very rich. It is the home mar ket that makes the difference. Massachu- setts is 0 great manufacturing State and the operatives must have bread. There is no fertilizer for the farmers fields like the smoke of the factory chimneys. With out doubt the farmers in the Birmingham district get more per acre for their corn than the farmers of the black belt, be- cause their market is at their doors If any black belt farmer is dissatisfied with the price he gets for his corn in the black belt. let him sell his plantations and buy land in the Birmingham dis trict He will get rich as has MT Dob bins. MT. Wilson, MT Reed, MT. McAdory and hundreds of other farmers in Jeffer- son county.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

RsThe present management Of the A GE-H E k LID has no olairra against advertisers or suosGro CTS prior to February 1lth, i9o' Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been soio and transferred, hence cancelled as between the debtor and this paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
IRON MARKET.

Cincinnati, Sept. 21-There has been no excitement during the past week in the pig iron market but the business has been of generous proportions and the to- tai tonnage of orders booked Is very sat- tsfsc ctory, both to furnaces and their agents. There is no special pressure to sell. Two causes may have stimulated the demand, one of which is that the lines north of the Ohio river expect to advance freight rates from 10 to 20 cents per ton on October 15, and the other that some of the furnace companies are disposed to accommodate their large customers by making sales for delivery during the first part of 1S96 Some of the heaviest con sumers of foundry grades have covered their wants, believing that prices will De no lower and may be considerable hlg her.
 The only signs of weakness have been in Bessemer iron, small lots of which have been sold at about 75 cents per ton below the highest quotations. It Is stated that it would be impossible to place an order for round lot at such figures, ana it has been intimated that the market IS being worked by shrewd operators, who wish to cover at low prices. Some Of the rolling mills claim that orders are com ing to them less freely, and nearly all have bought pig iron to cover their re- ouirements during this year. There is disposition to defer further buying until later in the season.
 Ohio silverites have not participated in the general advance, and in conse- ouence are moving much more freely It is thought that the furnaces will soon clean out their accumulated Stock ana put up their figures at least S1 per ton.
 Lake Superior charcoal iron continues in fair demand at a higher range Of val ues Prices, however, are decidedly IT, regular there being variation Of VI to s2 per ton on different brands. This diff ference is not based on quality of the iron, but on the condition of the furnaces or der books
 In the south the production of iron has decreased somewhat because of the scarcity of ore and stocks have. been largely decreased by reason of heavy shipments The Watts furnace at Mid dlesboro was lighted this week, but w1th tAe exception of this stack it IS not thought that any other one of those long idle will be able to resume operation for several months.
 The situation viewed broadly, taking In all sections of the country, is very satis- factory. The present lull was not uh- expected and is not unweloome to the iron producers. The general impression is that the market IS steauliy gaming strength and that within thirty daYs heavy buying will begin again. The only decidedly pessimistic opinion wa have heard expressed recently was by a lead ing manufacturer of agricultural lmple- ments, who said that high prices could not be maintained because the larIlers had such large crops that they could not get fair value for them. This condition is in striking contrast to that of last wear when the western farmer had noth- ing whatever to sell and hardly any money with which to buy feed to carry their live stock through the winter
 We quote cash f. o. b, cars, Cincinnati: Gou,harp coka No F,d'V..S13 % to
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
Notice.

We have just received a carload of choice California wines. such as Clarets. Port, Sherry and White Wine. They are equal in quality to any imported wines prices are within reach of everybody Special inducements to parties buying by the barrel. Samples free of charge. Give us call.
 M. & A. WISE,
 Corner Morris Ave. and 20th St.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

Our esteemed evening contemporary has evidently forgotten the old and homely saying, You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" though it takes a whole hog to make a flunkey.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

The Twenty-first street Hodgson Jim blecute seemed rritated yesterday morn ing. The Evening News rasping was evidently galling to it's withers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

Minister Denby's former critics now acknowledge that he was slow. but sure and his course was manly> >and dignified It is not always American to hustle
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

So It is stated that since the reading of the Iselin correspondence Englshmen have begun to condemn the action of Lord Dunraven as silly and childish They are just getting at the gist of it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

The citizens of an Indiana town gave butchers of horse flesh twenty-four hours to pull up stakes The Hoozier is fond of horse, but not on his table.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

I've never see a pretty girl in white with a blue sash but we want to eat her with a spoon," says an editor. He is evil dently spooney.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

"Cut off one-half the money of the country and you cut off one-half the value of the products" says a free sil- yer writer. The assertion is not borne out by facts. There is less money in cir culation now than last year, yet the price of cotton has advanced
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

The Washington Post offers James H. Blount of Georgia and incidently of Ha- waii, for the supreme bench.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
GA Green Goods Man."

If "A Green Goods Man." which ap- pears at the opefa house Thursday. Sep tember 26, had no other recommendation for public approval than originality that one quality in Itself would entitle it to the serious consideration of the amuse- ment public. For 1t must be remembered that "A Green Goods Man" is a farce. a name which has been much abused in the past and used to cover variety enter tainment-an entertainment which has given to the stage sameness. no mat ter what the title of the play might be called, or in what form it was dished up to an expectant public
 While "A Green Goods Man retains all the essential features of farce come dy, it has presented something new fer public approval and therefore deserves success. It cleverly satirizes the green goods and bunco swindlers; the fun is not extracted in pulls and jerks, but Is consistent and there is some excuse for the personages seen in the play existing, besides doing outlandish things and sing Ing and dancing. The action of the play is rapid and from the start the specta- tors grow intereSted in well-knoWn subject cleverly handled, which creates roars and roars of laughter. Mir. John T. Hanson, the well-known comedian, es- says the leading role and he will be as sisted in the fun making by a strong cast of farce comedians.
 The novelty of the play will be the ap- pearance of the green goods steeref, Who will appear as himself on the stage ana do just what he has always done-do other people for living. But in this 1n- stance it will be somewhat different, as if will be for the amusement of the au- diences and not to ehtrap victim. The press throughout the country has been -averse to the bringing of another noto- rious character into prominence ana foisting him on the public as an actor. Rut the management of "A Green Goods Man" do not intend to star or make the green goods steerer unduly prominent; He will appear in a minor role only and has been engaged expressly to place the green goods trick correctly pe1ore the' nublic and not as an actor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

In Philadelphia the society people are divided from those who are not in so- ciety by Market street. Those on the wrong side of the street are not in it. Perhaps we should see a similar line drawn in Birmingham but for the electric car line, which unites the city in bonds of steel and makes all citizens neighbors
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
Machines Do Not Destroy Individuality.

John D. Grant in Machlnery.
 Much has been said about modern ma- chinery and tools of precision having tendency to degenerate the quality Of the workman and to eventually destroy the individuality of the all-around mechanic. I do not believe this The skill required to operate the modern tools is just as great as those made fifty years ago. and tbere is actually more call today for the good general machinist than at any pre- vious time This is not due to their scare ity as ] believe there was never, pro portionately, so many good mechanics as at the present day.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

South Carolina seems to be suffering from very bad attack of rancid poli- tics and Tillmania.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

Chicago claims she can produce pig iron cheaper than Pittsburg and haul Con- nellsville coke over 800 miles to do it, assigning as a reason that it takes 1.67 tons of ore to make a ton of metal and only ton of coke, and even ignoring th4 advantage of the close proximity to lime stone, the Chicagoans' nearness to the ore beds, he claims. gives him a decided advantage over his Pittsburg rival. Bir- mingham can give both two in the game and beat them. Here we have all the elements that go to make up pig metal within gunshot of each other.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

CT learn to take is noxious thing called defaat
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
son county

A private telegram received last night brought the sad intelligence of the death in Houston. Tex. early yesterday morn ing of the wife of Mir. Samuel T. Rhodes, younger brother of MT. Rufus N. Rhodes of the News. Mrs Rhodes was Miss Nugent of Mississippi. She was young woman of culture and lovliness, a devout Christian and devoted wife and mother. Besides her husband and two little children she leaves wide circle of relatives and friends to mounrn her loss.
 Upon the arrival in this country of Ex- Speaker Crisp a Philadelphia Telegraph reporter worked long and faithfully upon him trying to get his views on the subject of free silver. If MT. Crisp had any views they were evidently in the ice box. He was willing to talk of the South and the weather. but on the other subject was as mum as an oyster. He is not writing any letters either. Sen ator Morgan might note this fact with great deal of interest
 Some of Dunraven's friends are un- wise enough to want another race. It is to be hoped that there will yet be yacht race at which the British cannot complain" says the Macon Telegraph This will never come to pass, for victory will always rest on the colors of the American sportsmen, and one sort of medicine which the Britishers could nev-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23

If you are worn out from pressing busi- ness cares, Hoods Sarsaparila will give you renewed vigor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Lae U. S. Govt Report RH'A'!I! H''!! Bskiissl! RBakiiRs
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
THINGS DRAMATIC.
James B. Mackie.


 The attraction at O'Brien's opera house Tuesday evening" September "A, will be James B. Macke, the popular young comedian in Grimes Cellar Door," The company played weeks engaged ent in New Orleans to large audiences. The New Orleans Daily Item says:
 Every visitor to the St. Charles thea ter last night departed thoroughly satis- fled with the qualities of the play The attraction was Grimes Cellar Door, a piece well calculated to stand compar- ison with the leading musical comedies of it's particular line on the road.
 Before going to the St. Charles this week one should make up his mind that he has to witness lots of horse play and do plenty of laughing. No matter how one may try to do otherwise. the above Is bound to be the outcome of a visit to the St. Charles.
 "To use the words of one leaving the house during an intermisslon it must be said that that fellow would make a goat laugh The speaker referred to Mr. James B. Mackie and he knew well what he was talking about MT. Mackie is the star of the troupe. He is on the bill as Billy Grimes. better known as Grimesey Me Boy MT. Mackie is quite a clever young man and a frst-rate fun maker. His acting last night caused laughter at every stage. lie rendered several songs and captured the house with his funny words and facial express sions. The leading work assumed by MT. Mackie brings him before the footlights almost continually in every act, and this pleased the audience. The comedian is possessed of wonderful power of stretch ing and twisting his features and these grimaces are exceedingly amusing.
 Miss Louise Sanford as Pandora is next to MT. Mackie in importance In the cast and she appeared almost as promi- nent as the actor. Miss Sanford is a graceful and vivacious blonde. Her sing ing was encored repeatedly. Miss Wives Nobriga is also quite clever and charm ing little actress who had much to do and did it well last night. The others of the cast are smart and interesting especial ly the Gotham quartette and Miles. Del more and Pasquelena, who gave re- markable exhibition of high kicking. In the split act the pair are accomplished and nervy performers"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-23
HINTS FOR HOUSEWIVES.

To clean marble boil equal parts of soft soap and powdered whiting with one fourth as much soda When thoroughly blended apply hot to the discolored sur face and let 1t remain for day or two.