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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
The Daily State Turned Down.

To the Age-flertliu.
 The Daily State of the 22d instant says the three national banks in Birmingham on May 13, 1887, had deposits of over $9, 490. 900, and in July, 1895, these three banks had deposits of only $1,376,5 54. This is not fair comparison. In 1887 the three national banks of Birmingham had almost monopoly of the banking bus mess. Since then three other banks have been added and now divide up the depos- it's. The comparison is unfair in another respect, it was the year after the boom and everything was inflated. The $3,490,- 900 on deposit in the banks was not all money, but was largely land notes, etc. Again, in 1887 the loans and discounts of the banks were over $4,000,0O0. The peo- pie were in debt to the banks nearly $500, ,000 more than the banks owed. the people. The Daily State dares not take the year 1886 for comparison, although 1t would be much fairer than the year 1887. If it will take the year 1886 it will find that the deposits now exceed by $500,- 900 the deposits of that year. This proves conclusively that there is more money now than then. The Daily State should be ashamed of itself for trying to injure the community just to make an argument on it's side Its assertion that the de- posits now are S20O00OO less than in 1887 is calculated to make people at a dis tance think Birmingham has shrunk up terribly. w.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
IF WAS PATRIOTIC.

The acceptance of the Democratic gubernatorial nomination by Hon. James E. Campbell was an unselfsh and patrl- otic act.
 Governor Campbells private fortunes have suffered heavily, due to large ex- tent to his participation in politics. Nat uraIly he desires to repair them by ap- plication to his profession, and 1t is said he yearns for quietude after the turmoil of an active career.
 But when the voice of his party indi- cated that it was the desire that he lead it to battle, he gracefully acquiesced. The ex-Governor is a hard fighter, and will throw himself, body and soul, into the work. He is going to make 1t very interesting for General Bushnell
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
uIGu TIME TO ACT.

Uncle Sam may as we'll prepare to take a hand in the chastisement of China.
 The news of the attacks upon American missions and schools has been confirmed. The anti-foreign spirit is running riot, covertly fostered by high ofilclais' ana unless prompt show of force IS made py the United States and Europe, the massa- ere of all white people in China outside the treaty ports is not at all improbable.
 Decisive action may result in saving thousands of lives. The United States should not lag.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
The Democrat of the Fist says of Cnlnnel DanSon s East Lake sneech.

The es-Democrat of the Fist says of Colonel Densons East Lake speech
 Col. w. H. Denson, eX-Congressman from the Seventh district, the man who ''toted his own skillet" gave the gold bugs particular fits in joint debate be- tween himself and Col H. H. Brown of Birmingham, under the auspices of the Jefferson County Bimetalic League
 The Times-Democrat could have also added that the famous Billy in the low ground declared emphatically he would vote for no sound money man, nor for any platform which did not contemplate the free and unlimited coinage of silver Compare the Democracy of his antagon- ist in debate. Colonel Brown, like true Democrat, declared that he would abide by the action of his party. Compare the record and sayings of the sound money speakers and leaders with those of the free silver advocates, weigh both and it will be an easy matter for those who are undecided on the financial question to determine which are the better, truer and safer leaders.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

At a meeting held by a colored society in New York Tuesday, one of the mem- bers arose and began to speak upon the question, "Nigger gals p'radin the streets without nobody with them" She went on to say white people insisted on having chaperones, and colored ethics demanded likewise "Who are you callin' colored ethics?" promptly demanded a dusky young lady, advancing down the aisle toward the speaker. When quiet was finally restored the speaker tried to explain her meaning, but she was voted down overwhelmingly and the meeting was adjourned indef- initely, private scores to be settled out side. Sambo evidently wishes it under stood he has nothing to do with ethics, colored or otherwise.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
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 northern noints will be kept on file for the benefit 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, CIu- cinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Nashville, Chettanooga. 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., 1895-08-23
SLOW IN SHOWING UP. Less Than Third of the Income Tax Claims
 Presented.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Less than one- third of the claims for the return of the $7700O income tax paid in by about 14OO persons, firms and corporations have been passed through the auditors office of the treasury. There is no delay in that office, but there is with persons who have so far neglected to file their claims with collectors of internal revenue. It is said that probably one-third of those who paid the income tax did so that they might hurry over to Europe. and desired to comply with the law before their de- parture. Most of them have not yet re- turned The treasury department Is rep resented as anxious to close up the in- come matter, and officials are rather sur prised at the remissness of those who paid in not filing their claims for. its re- turn.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
Their Stock in Trade.

The Chicago Chronicle says that the few persons who assembled at Washing ton the other day managed to cram the greatest possible number of false state ments into the smallest possible space and it looks that way. Every mlsstate ment that has been thoroughly exposed and every silver claim that has been en- tirely discredited find places on this rosary of free, silver chestnuts.-Nash- vile American.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
WILL FLOCK TO THEMSELVES.
Several Prominent Roads Will Drop Out of the
 Southern Freight Association,

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 21.-The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis and the West ern and Atlantic. the Louisville and Nashville. the Mobile and Ohio and the Illinois Central, it is said, will form a freight association independent of the Southern States Freight association. The withdrawal of these roads from the old association is said to be due to the cur tailment of the resacking privilege in transit.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
Acid Fruit.

''I don't want to be governor; don think anybody wants me to be governor. I wouldn't be governor anyhow Inat.s what Mayor Strong said when asked re, garding the rumors of his gubernatorldi ambitions. After that speech at AseuLy vesterday if would be suicidal for the mayor of New York to attempt to go to Albany, providing public opinion doesn | turn a complete somersaut between now and voting time.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
Court of Inquiry Ordered.

Washington, Aug. 22,-Acting Secreta- " McAdoo has ordered a court of inquiry to determine who is responsible for the careless docking of the cruiser Columbia at Southampton, England, by which she was injured and narrowly escaped se- rious damage. The detail for the court consists of Rear Admiral Walker, Cap tain Kountz, Captain Rogers, with Lieu tenant Draper of the marine corps as iulpe advocate.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

asThe present management or ,ha AGE-HERALDh A has no claim against advertisers or SuoSGriD- CTS prior to February llth, ie9o' Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been soid and transferred, hence cancelled as between the debtor and this paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
MIR. sPoFFoRD DEPOSITS s22, ,ooo.
It Is Placed to His Credit, But Not Accepted
 as Settlement.

Washington, Aug. 22-It transpired to- day that A. R.. Spofford, congressional librarian, deposited with the treasurer of the United States $22, ,000, as he had proposed some days previously to settle the discrepancy in his accounts as libra rian and register of copyrights. The amount it is said, was placed to his cred it, but the payment Is not accepted as a settlement of the matters in controversy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
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 aa:h St.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

The Chicago Chronicle seems to know what it is talking about when it says: "Ohio cannot afford a dollar to pay for an Atlanta exhibit. McKinleyism in the governorship is as disastrous to financial solvency in the State as it was to pros perity in labor and industry for the na- tiOn"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

If the Louisville Post is to be taken seriously on and after this date, when he registers, MT P. Wat Hardin need not trouble himesef to write anything more than Dennis.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

The Ohioans were far too smart to ac- cept the olive branch which the free sill verites held out to them, and which the Memphis Seimitar characterizes as ''16 to 1 and damn the administration" This was the identical bar that let the Repub- licans into pasture last year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
Cold Weather Gone.

Wards coal yard can furnish coal and wood on short notice. They have the best coal for summer use in the market Buy from them and you will not com- plain. Will also put coal in for winter Telephone 4S7. 7-19-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
DEMAND FOR SMALL NOTES.
Wanted to Move the Crops-Will Help the Reserve.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Considerable de- mand is being made on the treasury from New Orleans, St. Louis, Chicago and oth- CT western and southwestern points for small notes with which to move the crops. The treasury is well supplied with these denominations and will furnish the points asking for them as rapidly as demanded. The effect will not be only to distribute among the people, but at the same time build up the treasury gold reserve by the exchange in which these small notes in- variably take part.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
Wampum Too,

The Houston Post suggests that this government pass a law making Mexican dollars full legal tender in this country. That would simplify matters and would be as feasible and sensible as unlimited coinage ge.-Montgomery News
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

EXCLUSIVE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED PRESS, UNITED PRESS, NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED PRESS, NEW YORK Asso- GATED PRESS, CABLE NEWS FROM Alb PARTS OF THE WORLD AND SUPERB SpE- CIAL STATE SERVICE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

The Washington Post indulges in a lengthy editorial on "Our Attitude To- ward China" The majority of Uncle Sams subjects were not aware we had any attitude The pig-tailed gentlemen seem to have everything their own way, including attitude and the directing fhpreof
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
THE EDITOR AT LARGE.
A Popular Impression

'Tis said that death turks in the kiss Of mouth that clings to mouth in love; But ever more will yearnings move Both man and maid to feel its bliss They hold it true whate'er befall. Twill ever in their minds abide Iris better to have kissed and died, Than never to have kissed at all.
 Commercial Appeal
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat inti- mates that Peffer's temporary residence in Washington speaks eloquently of Kan sas-Pop-politics having reached the de- 1erium tremens stage.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
Cheap Trip to Atlanta Only sS Round Trip

There VIII De dII tXUUTSIUH rom BIT minGham to Atlanta via the Southern railway Saturday. August "A, at the rate of $2 for the round trip. The regular rate from Birmingham to Atlanta and return is $1O so you can realize what cheap trip we offer. Train will leave the union depot at Il 80 D. m. Saturday, August 24, and returnig leave Atlanta at o'clock D. m. August 26, allowing you two whole days in the metropolis of the south in which to visit the exposition grounds and see the grand preparations for the expo- sition without charge. Special coaches will be provided for both white and col ored people and perfect order maintained throughout the trip. S-15-td
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23
Afflicted With Buddy.

Morgan county. Ohio, is affected with galloping insanity The democrats there have nominated Bud Thurman for gov ernor of Ohio.-Exchange
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

China has distinctly and unequivocally told John Bull and Brother Johnathan to keep off the grass.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

Something is going to happen over 1T Georgia; they have begun to talk about 1850 statesmen"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

It is reported that during the expo eition Atlanta will be de-boozed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

Thousands of people praise the medici- nal merits of Hoods Sarsaparilla to their sr;znGs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

Philadelphia has forty bicycle clubs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

w. B. P.-The United Charities need the moral support of the community. They need it's moral support more than its financial support. The ladies of the United Charities are doing great good, and they should be encouraged.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-23

Iron Master-I see that one of the New York papers ascribes the collapse of building in that city to the cast iron pillars, and demands that steel be sub- stituted for cast iron in building. The editor who wrote that is not. well in- formed. Cast iron will sustain vertical pressure much better than steel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-01
THE POTWIN ELECTION.
Only One Ticket Up and Very Light Vote
Being POl1ed.

Only One Ticket Up and a Very Light Vote
Being POl1ed.
The annual city election at Potwin
Place is in progress today and Ebenezer
Wilson is greatly interested.
The rain, and the fact that there is
only one ticket in the field, has rather
spoiled the enthusiasm and it is esti-
mated that less than one hundred votes
will be polled, although in lively times
Potwin polls nearly four hundred. At 1
o'clock only thirty votes were in.
The following is the regular ticket that
is being voted: Mayor, W. N. Forbes;
police judge, William Henderson; coun-
cilmen, S II. Griffith. A P. Jetmore,
James Booth, c. NJ. Atwood and W. A.
Myers.
Mayor Forbes says he understands that
F. I. Willard, who was the regular nom
inee, has Withdrawn in favor Of Mr..
Booth.
C.S. Ogilsby, who was not renominated, is
also running for councilman as an indie
pendent candidate.
The regular meeting of the Potwin
council tonight will be postponed until
Wednesday night, when the vote will be
canVassed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-01
APPROVE CLEVELAND.
ChicagOans Endorse Cleveland's
Policy of Sound Money"
He is Invited to a Reception in
That City.
THEY LIKE HIS WAY.
THEY LIKE HIS WAY.
Express an Appreciation of His
SteadfaStneSs.
Cleveland Doesn't Say Whether
He Will Accept.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The president
this morning received representative
delegation of Chicagoans in behalf of
number of leading citizens of Chicago,
irrespective of party affiliations to invite
the president to public reception in
tended to be rendered to himself and
Mrs. Cleveland as a sense of their ap-
preciation of his steadfast insistence on
the preservation of a sound national
currency
The members of the delegation were
VIM. 7. Baker, president of the Chicago
board of trade; Geo. w. Smith, ex-presi-
dent of the Union League club; John A
Roche. ex-mayor of Chicago; 7. w. Har-
vey, ex-president of the Commercial
club; and Messrs. David Kelly and Henry
G. Robbins.
The president expressed to the delega-
ton the qualification he felt at their
call, and the invitation they rendered.
but gave no assurances of his accep-
tance, saying that he could not tell what
the state of public business would be,
aud that his duties might require his
presence in Washington for some time
to come
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-01
GAVE GLEED AN OVATION.

Made One of the Happiest Speeches at the
GridirOn Club.
A Washington dispatch to the st.
Louis Globe Democrat, says: "Charles
S. Gleed of Topeka, Kan, director of the
Santa Fe system, is in Washington. He
came down from New York to attend the
dinner of the Gridiron club, and made
one of the happiest speeches of the
evening. The chairman of the interstate
commerce commission. Colonel William
r. Morrison, preceded Mr.. Gleed, and
Mr.. George R. Vending, the lecturer,
followed MIN. The Kansas talker found
himself in most excellent company, but
he was not outclassed He received an
ovation when be sat down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-01
WILL OPEN WITH DIGNITY.
Supreme Court Begins to Sit in the Senate
Chamber Tomorrow.

For the first time in the history of the
state, the Kansas supreme court will to-
morrow open with the dignity customary
with such bodies
The last legislature made provision for
the supreme court to use the senate
chamber for holding it's sessions when
the legislature is not in session, and the
old hole in the basement, which has
served as court room for quarter of
century, has been abandoned.
At 8 o'clock tomorrow morning Judge
j. l. Eldridge, who has been made bailiff
of the supreme court will stand up in
the senate chamber and with all the dig
nifty he can assume will announce: "Hear
We, hear ge, the supreme court of the
state of Kansas is now in session"
The judges have been criticized for
making Judge Eldridge their bailiff, as
he is party Prohibitionist The politi-
clans thought this job should have gone
to a Republican.
The judges of the supreme court have
vacated their little rooms in the base
ment and are now quartered in the hand
some apartments adjoining the senate
chamber.
Chief Justice Horton has the lieutenant
governors room, Justice johnson has the
ways and means committee room, and
Justice Allen has the secretary's room.
Justice Allen has not yet moved up stairs
but will in few DAYS.
A big sign has been placed in the rear
stairway leading to the senate chamber
notifying lawyers and others that the
front stairway leads to the court room,
which means that the judges will have
exc lusive use of the rear stairway.
baliff will be in attendance in the
cloak room and it will no longer be al
lowable for attorneys practicing before
the supreme court to make speeches
with their Overcoats on and their hats in
their hands. 1t is also announced that
the judges with take their places on the
bench with dignity, instead of sneaking
into the court room at side door when
court is to open as they have been ac-
customed to doing.
The large room in the basement which
has been used as a consultation room
will be turned over to the state librarian
and the smaller rooms will be used by
the clerk of the supreme court and the
court reporter.
The clerks office will be in the base
ment as heretofore
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-01
1T WAS A GENERAL RAIN.
Kansas Gets Rain and Some SnOw-Fair
and Warmer Tomorrow.


and Warmer Tomorrow.
It is a glorious rain we have had to-
day. 1t began drzzling early this morn
ing and was cold, but it became warmer
afterwhile and before noon it was rain
ing gently aad at the close of the dinner
hour was something of pour mingling
with it little snow of the large flake
variety. 1t has been keeping that sort
of thing up most of the day and the Kan
sas wheat fields ere we'll sprinkled, for
Shawnee has not been alone in her tri-
umph and the rain is general through
out the state.
The Rock Island weather report shows
light rains over almost its entire line in
Kansas and snow from Goodland west on
the northwest line and a little snow
south and west The Santa Fe says the
rain is general so far AS its line in Kan
as hard as it has here. Southeast on the
Missouri Pacific the rain extends to Gar
net but it is not raining south of there.
Mr.. Jennings says: The storm, which
on Saturday had backed from Minnesota
into Kansas, is now central in Indiana.
It remained in Kansas until Sunday aft
ernoon, when it started eastward, causing
local storms in the state. Snow is
now falling in Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa
aud northern Missouri aDd is being fol-
lowed by colder, clearing weather and a
higher barometer Cloudy weather
with light rains or SHOWS will prevail in
eastern Kansas today, followed by fair
weather this evening. Tuesday it will
be fair and warm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-01
NEW BOARD ORGANIZES
And Old Board of Public Work Praises
Ex-Governor Lewelling.

And Old Board of Public Work Praises
Ex-Governor LeweIling.
The rev state board of public works
organized this afternoon by eIecting
John Seaton, president, Sol Miller, sec
retary, and Mike Heery, treasurer.
The old board before adjourning
passed resolutions thanking almost
every one who had done any business
with them, for courtesies received
In one resolution speaking of Ex-
Governor Lewelling they said: ale at
no time showed any disposition to die
tate the appointments of this board not
even by suggestion or otherwise, leaving
the matter entirely in our hands"
This is supposed to be a drive
at Governor Morrill, who is said to be
giving his personal attention to all the
minor appointments.
The new board adjourned until Thurs
day when an attempt will be made to
elect a state architect to succeed Sey-
mour Davis.