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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
GIVE IT. GENTLEMEN.

It is to be hoped that the board of county commissioners will act favorably upon the petition of the Commercial club. A thousand dollars expended in making comprehensive display at Atlanta or the resources of Jefferson county would be money invested with rare foresight.
 To no other section of the world has na- turc been more bountful in gifts of ster- ling mineral treasure and in no other section have these been so happily placed side by side for their utilization at the minimum of expense and labor.
 An intelligent exposition of Jefferson county at the great fair could not fail to be most impressive. It would be an ad- vertisement from which we would have returns. immediate and future, many times in excess of the expenditure.
 There is thought in connection with the exposition generally which may not be inappropos here:
 The idea obtains that the exposition IS primarily for the South and that every Southern community which has anything worth showing will be represented. It would be a logical deduction, there fore. that those which make no exhibits have nothing. to exhibit. At least that IS the way the world will reason.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Enthusiastic.

A wild scene of religious frenzy was witnessed at a Christian alliance" camp meeting near Boston the other day. Men and women seemed bereft of their senses. To so high a pitch were their feelings worked that watches, diamonds, rings. earrings and jewelry of every descrip- tion were torn from the persons of their owners and flung with a shout of halle lujah to the platform on which the ex- horter stood. Over $0,000 was contributed by those in attendance. The jewelry when picked up and put in a pile filed two contribution boxes. Many who seemed crazed with religion gave every thing in their possession, even offering to donate their clothing. The money was raised for missions.-New Orleans Pica- yune,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
The Fad of Breathing.

Until comparatively recently nobody has bothered himself very much about the way in which he has breathed, but within the last two or three years the misguided world has been informed of its error in this respect, and How to Breathe Properly" is a frequent caption of the public prints. As is usual with the modern theorists, every known i'll is miti- gated or aggravated according as it's victim exhales and inhales the atmos- phere which surrounds him in the way prescribed by this or that system in- dorsed by the aforesaid theorist Un- doubtedly there is great value in deep, full breathing, but one questions the ben eft of "cure" which depends on put ting the foot down on inhalation and talk ing it up at eXhalation, and vice versa, though the advocates of the system are as enthusiastic as are the followers of the barefoot panacea or the belivers in the remedial virtues of mud baths. The last breathing remedy is for seasickness. All you have to do to be absolutely imper- vious to the miseries of nal de mer is to pay careful attention to the rise and fall of the vessel, and to breathe inward as it goes down and exhale the breath each time it mounts wave Could anything be more beautifully simple or more hope lessly impossible?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
R GDNZ ZA ML BssESiznss POvvGasE' Absolutely Pure
Personal and Social Notes From Jasper

Jasper, Aug. 17.--(Special Correspond ence )-Miss Maggie McWillfams of Por- ter is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. R. HayI
 Misses Wilma and Ruby Shelton, who for the past month have been the very popular young guests of their cousin, Mrs John H. Bankhead, Jr., returned to- day to their home in Birmingham.
 Master Paul Haley entertained the younger society people al his home yes- terday evening, the amusement being conversation, games and music.
 Miss Lillie Legg of Tracy City, Tenn, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. McCor- mick on Cranford Heights.
 Miss Maud Shields is visiting relatives at Pine View.
 MT. and Mrs. J. B. Darlington, with the little ones, are enjoying the advantages of Blount Springs.
 Miss Gay Long is protracting her pleas ant visit to relatives in Carrollton, Ga.
 Rev. J. l. Williams is in Anniston at- tending the North Alabama Sunday School conference. In his absence there will be no service at the Methodist church.
 Mrs. G. s. Bryant of Amory Miss. is visiting her old home, being called hither by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. E. w. Miller.
 The Round Table meets Monday aft ernoon with Mrs. F. w. Coleman, the subject for discussion being Napoleon
 The summer term of the Walker coun- ty circuit court conveneS here Monday Judge Banks presiding.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
MI rS Willie K

It is pathetic to see Mrs Ava Smith Vanderbilt drive her team down Belle yue with her children at her side; pathetic to see her take to her yacht and cruise to Narragansett or lie along the coast for days outing; pathetic to see her smiling at the society which she has snubbed for twenty years, and thrice a great ball to which all the world of Newport is to be invited, in order that she may judge from those who come and those who stay away just who are her friends and who side with the Van derbilts.
 It is sad to see the gay but fond Willie K. drive down the avenue; touching to see him glance toward Marble house, where his children live, and paralyzing to watch the approach as the two turnouts his and the other, advance, almost meet and turn aside just in time while the children, in spite of their mothers cold gaze, turn eyes askance to see where papa-papa, whose very name has meant wonders of childish luxury-where papa is going
 There is a heart being broken here, somewhere! And there are those who say it is the heart of Willie K. And that he loves his charming wife and should never have allowed a word or deed to come between them Gossip also says that it was the relatives on the womans side of the house that made the trouble. And that they despised the Vanderbilts because the family could not boast of an old ancestry. You may dress Willie up as much as you please, but he looks like only an under groom, after all," ex claimed one of the naughty southern sis ters, angrily. as Willie K, with flushed face, whirled by in a ball room.-Ex- change.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
WE MUST WORK.

Following up Major Anderson's open letter to the communities of Alabama, President Lovett of Blount college makes some excellent suggestions which are to be found on this page.
 Professor Lovett is right in saying that organization should be effected before sending out immigration literature. It is pa law of 'husbandry that the ground shall be ready for the fall of the seed. Satisfactory results can be obtained only by concerted, concentrated action. Specific information is what the home- seeker desires and should have.
 His suggestion that there should be a ''North Alabama Immigration Associa- tion." covering all the territory in this section, with sub-organizations at the principal centers, is eminently feasible. This general association, in charge of an active, intelligent man, able to talk and write, would be capable of great results in the speedy disposition of immigrants dn localities best suited to their indvid- ua1 tastes and wants. The expense of such an organNtion would be trifling if it were proraesd among the different communities. and the ratio of returns to outlay would be as ten to one.
 Unquestionably there will be a heavy immigrat ton movement Southward dur
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
IMMIGRATION.
To the Age -Herald:

To the Age Herald:
 I have read with much interest the communication of Maj. Frank Y. Ander- son on immigration" in Sundays Age Herald. I fully agree with him that prompt action should be had by our peo- pie in calling the attention of homeseek- CTS to our favored section. All commit mites that really desire an increase of population should take immediate steps to bring the advantages of their loeali- ties to the attention of the thousands in the north and west who are looking southward for homes. But it occurs to me, both from observation and experi- ence, that better immigration organiza- tions should be effected before the send- ing out of immigration literature It seeEls to me that our organizations are too limited in their scope and too gen eral in the information afforded to the homeseesers. There should be north Alabama immigration association, coV ering all the territory in this section, making the various leading centers in north Alabama localities for sub-organi- cations. This general association should have a live well-infOrmed agent, one \ that is able to write descriptions of To- calties intelligently and truthfully. and briefly, and to entertain an audience with talks on the subject of immigration. This agent should visit the various lead ing centers in this section and call the citizens together and secure their CO., operation in the matter He should also write up the advantages offered by these communities for publication. He should ascertain the facts concerning lands and homes which are for sale, as well as in- dicate on maps the precise location of such property Too frequently pros pectors are induced to come into a neigh borhosd impressed with the thought that the whole community is for sale, and that at a very low price. Specific informal ton shoud be furnished in every case. Indeed the agent should be well informed concerning every locality he represents. His own eyes should see these localities and his own mind should dictate their descriptions.
 Thus armed the immigration agent should spend September October and No vember in the north and >west, having an office at some central place. His bus mess should be advertised in a few lead ing newspapers. But he should not re- main in his office all the time. Much of his time should be spent in filling lecture engagements among the people. Indeed he should be an immigration evangelist
 In addition to the above, the general association should publish newspaper called "rhe HomeSeekers' Guide" This should be edited by the general agent A ready circulation in the north and west, together with real estate adyer- tising would more than pay it's way.
 Feeling a deep interest in the cause of immigration is the only apology l have for asking space for this hurriedly writ ten letter. Respectfully,
 J. A. B. LOVETT.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Half Rates to Boston and Return.

On August 18th to 25th, inclusive, the Queen and Crescent route will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham to Boston, Mass, at rate of $31, good to return until September 30. The route by way of Gin cinnati offers the most delightful trip of the season. If you want to go one way and return another, you can do so at a slight additional cost. A large number of routes to choose from including trips via Niagara Falls, Montreal, the White Mountains, sound steamers Boston to New York, by rail from New York via Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and Pittsburg. Free side trips to Mia gara Falls. Saratoga and Lake Chautau- qua. Tickets reading by rail between Albany and New York will be honored on Hudson river day steamers without extra charge. For printed matter and further information call on or address o. l.. Mitchell. travelling passenger agent, 2005 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala, or A. J. Lytle division passenger agent, Chattanooga, Tenn.
 w. c. RINEARSON, General Passenger Agent, Cincinnati, O.
 2-11-10t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
He Had Heard Them All Before.

From the Dramatic News.
 I hear from London that w. w. Kelly has an attraction on the road that is turning in a good weekly profit. This is a statement which would doubtless meet with the heartier approval of some of my readers if the money thus earned by the elusive MT. Kelly could be laid hands on in this country. But that lght-hearted young man will doubtless see to it that his accommodating capital is not impaired to any great extent by American repri- sals. The other night, in a saloon near his office on the Strand MT. Kelly met a man who felt that he had suffered in- justices at Kelly's hands, calling for pie torial remarks. The man thereupon ap- piled to the imperturbable manager a series of epithets numerically extensive and linguistically hamboyant. When he paused for breath, Kelly turned a smil- ing countenance upon him and said:
 ''Have.you quite fnished?'
 The man looked at his questioner for a moment and replied that he didn't think that he had overlooked anything in the names he had called Kelly.
 "Then," continued that worthy, affa- bly,, 'let me assure you that l have heard all your epithets and they are, without an exception cheStnuts'
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Howlers Rather Not.

The doubting Thomases as to prosper ous times have need to look at the facts With corn crop worth $1,111 1000, ,000 and other crops in proportion the country couldn't be otherwise than prosperous if it would. Our exports of agricultural products alone will bring more than $2,- 100000 of wealth to us this next year. All our factories are running on full time Wages are being voluntarily increased or every hand. Our iron mills are unable to supply the demands made upon them and their rejected orders are going to Europe, where they will pay wages that must come back to us in payment for bread and meat. Prosperity is the normal and usual condition of the great repub- lie. Depression and hard times are acci- dental and infrequent incidents.-New York World.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
THE AeE-HERALD READING ROOM.

The Age-Herald has fitted up :, neat neal, reading room adjoining it's pusliless office. where daily papers from all east, east, ern, southern, western ana nor t.'-,ie.st IT and Information of the public. Papers reT from the the following cities can always be found there: Boston. New York, Ph1la- mia delphia Baltimore. Richmond, Charles- ton. savannah. Augusta. Atlanta; ';1'l Gln- cinnati Louisville, St. Louis, Nashville Chattanooga. eih. Montgomery Mobile, New Orleans, Galveston, Houston, Dallas and many other cities not named:
 Citizens of either of the cities apope ,.e named or any party desiring to read are welcome to call at any and all times, lt,,, night ar day, as the reading rooha "ii' always be open
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Notice.

The College of Music of Cincinnati is one. of that city's public institutions to which citizens point with pride, and to which musicians all over the country look with a large degree of interest. Its organiza ton is certainly one of the most unique which controls the destiny of any school of musical learning. Being gov erned by board of trustees of the citys wealthy and influential citizens, 1t is ab- solutely free from monetary ills, and it's power is centralized on an educational basis. The eighteenth academic year of this time-honored institution will open Monday, September 2, and music stu dents contemplating a course of study should make early application. Cata- logue may be had upon application to Peter Rudolph Neff, president.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Bob Watkins Did It.

The true gold man says: It is dishonest for a silver miner to be allowed to go to the government mint and have 50 cents in silver coined into $1.-Mobile Register It would be dishonest" under the gold standard, but all right under free coin age. for then the amount of silver that goes into dollar would be worth 100 cents.-Huntsville Tribune. That's right. Mir. Brilliant Editor. Abstract a para graph from our columns, lead it off to a lonesome spot where the context cannot protect it. then pound the life out of it. This is what passes in some quarters for brilliant editing.-Mobile Register.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Did It Sing?

The late Lord Tennyson once consulted an eminent Scotch surgeon about some affiiction of the lungs, and some years afterward went to him again on the same errand. On being announced, the poet was nettled to observe that the surgeon not only did not remember his face, but did not even recognize his name. He mentioned his former visit. Still the sur geon failed to recall him.
 Then the surgeon put his ear to the patients chest.
 An" he said 'I remember you now. I know you by your lungs"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20

ing and following the Atlanta exposition. To get her share Alabama must set to work in a methodica1 and business-like manner. Nothing worth having is to be had without the expenditure of money and intelligent effort. We cannot expect the best class of immigrants-sturdy home-makers from the West and North west-unless we impress them with our advantages. If we are content to sit on the fence we may expect to see the pro- eessfon pass by on the other side.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Wages of Copper Miners Raised.

Calumet, Mich, Aug. 19.-Employes of the Calumet and Hecla, Tamarack, Tam arack, jr., Osceola and Kearsage mines have been notified of an increase in wages. dating from August 1, amounting in most instances to 10 per cent. Over 5000 men are employed at the mines in question. All but two of the Lake Su- perior copper mines have now raised wa since AuguSt.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Cheap Trip to Atlanta Only S2 Round Trip.

There VIII De dn eXCUrSIOn rom BIT mingham to Atlanta via the Southern railway Saturday, August 24, at the rate of $2 for the round trip. The regular rate from Birmingham to Atlanta and return is $10, so you can realize what cheap trip we offer. Train will leave the union depot at II 80 D. m. Saturday, August 24, and returnig leave Atlanta at 6 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 siton 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., 1895-08-20
Be Careful to Please Him.

The fiance of Charles Dana Gibson is a Virginia girl and a typical southern beauty She is not mite like the square shouldered young women who are affect ed by MT. Gibson in his cartoons. When a man marries he wants to get away from shops" as far as possible Every bosy cansappreciate the feeling of the fa- nous civil engineer, who said that when he sat down to his own table he didn't want to face a mathematician every day in the week.-Kansas City Star
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
And There Are Still Others.

The Shelby County Democrat continues a bright ornament of the Birmingham States column of free coinage papers, while the Shelby Sentinel says: There is not now and never was, so far as the Sentinel is informed, any such paper as the Shelby County Democrat published in this county. Mobile Register.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Catastrophe at Naples.

London, Aug. 19.-A dispatch from Na- pies says at political meeting in that city last night throng of people crow d. ed the stairways leading to the meeting hall so great that the balusters gave way and many persons were pushed from the stairs and fell to the floor below. Three persons were killed outright and fully thirty more were injured.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20

n1T1ae present management or .,. AGE-HE ALD has no clam against advertisers or -. CTS prior to February iita' Hinder decree of court aSSoN ,,,, to that date have been soio' and transferred. hence caraceliSo
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Yellow Dog Luck.

It is a remarkable story that comes from Minnesota about a man being run away with by kite, lifted 200 feet into the air and finally dropped into river. from which he was rescued uninjured. It was remarkable foresight that put the river just where it was.-New York Con- mercial Advertiser.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20

If is a fact well. known but little thought of that only two eX-Presidents are living, Grover Cleveland and BenJa- min Harrison. Both are distinguished, Cleveland being the only man who ever became President, suffered defeat and was then elected; Harrison the only man whose grandfather tried on'the chair and found it a. fit,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Tied Too High.

At ball in Chicago given by bicycle club it is said the ladies were dlstih- guished from the men by having a piece of ribbon tied on their arms.--Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20

n-r-ExcLusIvE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED pRFss. UNITED PRESS, NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED PRESS, NEW YORK Asso- GATED PRESS, GABLE NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND SUPERB efE- GAL STATE SERVICE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Likewise Louisville.

Cincinnati will have to get conven- tion of some sort next year in order to convince people that she is still on the map.-Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Corner Morris Ave. and 20th St.
Seven Members of fa Fanily Drowned.

London, Aug 19.-A dispatch from Hamburg says the steamer Concordia ran down the motor boat Beckman last evening near Falkenthal, on the I1lbe river, and that seventeen persons were drowned. Of eight members of a family named Lasl<i, who were on board the
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
THE EDITOR AT LARGE.
A Miliionairess.

A Millionairess. Did I love her? Don't ask that! Was I talking Through my hat When I told her Ger and OCT, I could scarcely Love her more, If she were. the Little witch, Forty dozen Times as rich? w. J. Hampton in the Detroit Free Press
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
Wanted Badly.

A very comforting bit of news would be the announcement that cold wave or a pronounced type is on the way. We don't want any switching or side tracking, either.-Cincinnat Tribune.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-20
The State Normal College, Florence. Ala

The State Normal College, Florence. Ala Opened in 1873 with fifty children. all from Florence Last year it enrolled 34t, mostly mature persons and teachers, learning improved methods. These rep resented all parts of Alabama and sev- eral other states. Next year 400 are wanted, and 800 within five years.
 $1O0 will defray a years expenses, in- cluding board Not more than $15 re- quired in any one month.
 Fall term opens September F, 1895.
 If you need a trained teacher, or wish furtiser information, send for cata- logue. JAS. K. POWERS,
 7-2-tf President