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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
A DOUBTFUL PLURAL.

The triennial conclave at Boston has revived the controversy as to the plural of Knight Templar.
 The literary editor of the Chicago Times Herald has evidently given con siderable study to the subject. He writes;
 The modern Knights Templar trace their origin to the Knights of the Tenn ple, a small band of soldiers who guarded the pilgrims of Jerusalem and had quar- ters at the Kings palace, close to the site of the temple of Solomon. As there was but one temple the modern Knight Tenn plar order pluralizes the word Knight in it's rituals and literature and not the word Templar. Nearly all the neWspa- pers in the United States use the form printed in the lodge rituals, which is Knights Templar," holding to the view that the word Templar is merely an ad- jective, telling what kind of Knights they are, and hence cannot be pluralized. Johnsons Cyclopedia also declares that the plural is Knights Templar.
 But it Is rather startling to note the authorities that favor the pluralization of both words The Standard Dictionary the Century Dictionary the Encyclope cia Britannica, Appleton's American Cy- clopedia and Webster's International Dictionary all agree in giving the plural as Knights Templars."
 The great question is, are the above publications better authority on the proper pluralization of the name than are the Knights themselves?
 This is very interesting, but it does not solve the vexed question: The dic- tionaries have no warrant than that of empiricism in putting it Knights Tenn plars," and to the average man, unfet- tered by the subtleties of scholarship. it seems that the Knights ought to be al- lowed to form their own plural. How eVer the matter is not one of vital inn portance The hot weather will continue, the calamity howlers will shriek them selves hoarse, and the country will roll on to better times, no matter whether wa write it Knight Templars" or Knights Tamn1ar
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
DEMOPOIIS.
A Candid Admission That the Speaking at
 Linden Was a "Bust."

Demopolis, Aug. 2S.-(Special Corre- spondence.) "A good many Lindenites were up yesterday to witness game of baseball scheduled to be played between a picked nine from Marengo county and the Demopolis nine. In the crowd were lots of politicians (which same set are on the hump now and will be so until the elections) l saw a straightout Johnston man in the crowd and thought l would get his opinion of the speaking that came off in Linden last Saturday, and of which there was sent out two different accounts, one to the Advertiser and Age-Herald and another to the State. l asked him to tell me candidly how it turned out. He said it was as complete a bust as any thing he had ever heard, and that the cause of it was because they tried to ring in populistS and the scheme failed to work. l saw another gentleman, who is considered to be the best posted man on county politics in the county, and he said substantially the same thing, add ing that though Johnston did say to make the fight inside the party, yet he made a decided bid for the populist vote then read him the two accounts and he said that without question the one sent to the Age-Herald and Advertiser was the cor rect one.
 But the major portion of the crowd did not come to talk politics. They came to see the combination of ball tossers knock out our crack-a-jacks, but when the time came for playing the biggest cloud that we have seen came up and shortly such another downpour of rain as made it out of the question to think of a game that afternoon. However as both teams were anxious to try each others metal, it was arranged to have the game this morning. So at Il o'clock it was called and the small crowd present with es ceud one of the closest and most interesting games that has ever been played on our diamond. The game stood and to the last half of the ninth inning, when the combination team got in the winning run in this manner: There was a man on each base, the batter in striking at the third strike missed the ball and it struck him on the foot, bounding out of the reach of the catcher. The umpire declared the batsman out, but allowed the runner to come from third when the rules provide that the base runners must hold their bases. No one seemed to be aware of this rule and the game was giv- en to the visitors by score of to 1. In looking over the rules in the afternoon the point was discovered, but of course too late to do any good
 Our boys hope to get up another game with this team at an early date. The feature of the game was the excellent work of Michael in the box and his fault less fielding of his position If he had been given anything like the support that Tate received our boys would have won the game hands down. The clever work of Washington on the home team and the shortstop work of Carter and general all round fielding on the visitors side were also worthy of notice.
 Demopolis leaves tomorrow for Greens boro. where they will tackle the hunnmers from that town.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
THE CoLORED EDITORS.

The Colored Press Association of Ala -bama. now holding its first annual ses- sion in this city. is composed of men who, as a rule, are above the average of their race in intelligence and education.
 The colored editors have a great field before them. Until within the past few years the negro preacher was the social, political and educational leader of his race His power was almost unlimited But now he will have to make room for the editor. The success of the latter will depend upon common sense and fidelity to principle. He can do much good by educating the negroes to proper appre- citation of their true position and oppor- tunities. On the other hand he may do much harm by becoming the tool of de- signing politicians and agitators.-
 The programme of the three days ses- sion of the colored editors indicates that they have met for business-like discus sion of matters pertaining to the ad- vancement of their calling. If they will hew to the line and avoid politics the meeting will undoubtedly be profitable and will elevate them in the estimation of the white people of the State, who take a kindly interest in all that tends to the true advancement of the negro.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
A PIECE OF STEEL.

Now that interest in steel making has been revived in this district it may aid that movement to give few facts in regard to what has been done here, and which the Age-Herald stands ready to verify There is a piece of steel at the rooms of the Commercial Club feet long bv feet wide that was made at the old Henderson works here. It is boiler plate rolled from an ingot made out of a certain lot of low silicon iron nurchased from the DeBardeleben fur naces at Bessemer, about the same analy- sis as that sold by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company to Carnegie. This particular piece of steel was selected at random from a lot, sent to we'll known Boston expert. and pronounced equal to any boiler plate steel made in America. It was sent back to snow the tests to which it was subjected, ana these tests may now be seen on It. The party to whom it was sent offered cents per pound for round lot of the same grade, but none of the furnaces would agree to make the quality Of iron needed-the lot that was purchased was considered an off" quality-and so the Henderson company could not accept this offer Now the amount paid by the Henderson company for this lot of iron was S14.O00. They sold the product to the Bessemer Rolling Mill for $35,000 who rolled and sold it for $S7,000. In other words, the difference between the cost of the raw product and the finished, Tn this one instance, was $T3000. This is an answer to the query, will steel mill nav in Alabama? It matters not how much of this difference would be con- sumed in labor, fuel, plant etc., the fact remains that all of that difference would 20 towards the enriching of the district and city.
 It is estimated that there is now being produced in this district about $75 100000 worth of pig iron annually. If this was converted into the finished products of iron and steel here at home it would make Birmingham the richest city in America in less than ten years.
 The property owners of Birmingham can afford to put one-fourth or even one half of their holdings into manufacturing plants as a donation, and then find it the best investment they could possibly make as it would more than double values on the remainder. Birmingham must have steel mills and other manu factories We must patronize those we have and leave our money at home as the surest means of building up and en- riobiprr thiS pitV
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
Hard to Kill.

Pearson's Weekly.
 ? The following story of scorpion get ting into boot is told at the expense of an officer who was stationed with his regiment at Allahabad. He was putting on his boot one morning, and was just about to stamp the heel down, when he felt a sharp prick Several scorpions had been seen about the barracks for the past few weeks, so that he naturally con cluded that it was one Of these pests that had stung him.
 Well, the harms done now" he nut tered, with a mental bepediction upon the head of his servant for being so careless but, anyhow 1 may as well kill the brute. It'll get away if l take the boot off"
 Accordingly he began stamping vio- lently upon the floor, with view to crushing the life out of the scorpion Every time he stamped it gave him the greatest agony, but he stuck bravely to it, until at last he thought the objection able tenant must be dead.
 When he took of the boot, however he felt both relieved and veXed, but was glad that he had not summoned assist ance. It was years before he could tell the real story of his scorpion, for during half an hour had he been stamping upon and trying to kill a backing brush which his servant had accidentally left in the bottom of his boot
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
Used His Wheel to Stop Runaway.


 pr. J. F. Binkley, house physician at the Chicago hospital, won a road race yesterday in which fame was the prize. He was paced by runaway horse, and his lively "scorching" undoubtedly saved a life. A delivery wagon was being driven along Evans avenue. On the seat with the driver, was a 7-year-old girl. The harness broke and the lines, which were hanging loosely, fell over the dash. The horse started at once on a furious run. The driver jumped out and made fruftless effort to seize the horse by the bridal when he lost posses sion of the reins. As the runaway in creased its speed the girl began to scream. pr. Binkley, who had just mounted his bicycle, took in the situation and started inppursuit. By vigorous ped daling for couple of blocks he overlook the runaway, and guaged his course with such nicely that he came alongside and seized the bridal. Then rising on his wheel he gave it a vigorous dimounting kick and threw his whole weight upon the bits. The horses head was so quick ly turned and it was brought to such sudden stop that it fell. It took but a moment to lift thesgirl from the seat. The bicycle and the wagon escaped all injury.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
AN ERRONEOUS REPORT.
Dr. A. w. MoGaha Not Dead as Given Out,
 But Seriously Ill.

By some means the report got out that Dr. A. w. McGaha, president of Howard college, had died at Huntsville. The re- port caused much regret among his many friends in this city and suburbs. The following telegram to the Age-Herald will be read by those interested in the welfare of the able minister and tutor with "a feeling of relief:
 To the Age-Herald:
 Huntsville, Aug. 29.-If consistent kindly state in your next issue that there is no truth in the report which was being circulated yesterday to the effect that pr. A. w. McGaha, president of Howard college, died yesterday at Huntsville, Ala. He has been seriously ill, but the attending physician thinks he will be all right in a short time. Yours truly,
 H, l.. MILLER.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
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 Il points will be kept on file for the pene..s .it 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, CAn- cinnati, Louisville, St. Louis. Nashvlie, 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 tunes, night or day, as the reading room Will always be open.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
CAN SHE SNEEzE HIM OUTp

story has been going the rounds of the press, supposed to be authentic, about the little daughter of Zimmerman. the cycler. It is said she found a car fridge in the yard and it became lodged in her nostril. The physician was afraid to use forceps to remove it, fearing it would be discharged, but he prevailed upon her to inhale red pepper and sneeze out the cartridge.
 Kentucky Democracy is likewise af- fiicted. Wat Hardin has become lodged in her nostrl, and if she uses force to dislodge him, there may be an explosion which will hurt all parties concerned. It remains to be seen whether or not any body will furnish red pepper enough to get him out any other way.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
A Matter of Doubt.
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New York Sun.
 Dixon was imperturbable.
 It was necessary that he should be so, for Dixon was coachman to rich and fashionable family, and he knew the re- quirements of his position.
 He sat upon the box as if he were car ven stone, but there was behind that im- passive countenance an intelligence which was at times almost startling.
 He was thus sitting at II a. m. of a bright and glorious morning, when the fair and gracious daughter of the house tripped lightly down the steps and ap- preached the elegant carriage at the curb.
 Dixon recognized her coming by a movement as if to set straighter on the box. though that were impossible
 The young woman stopped as her dainty foot touched the carriage step.
 "Dxon," she said
 ''Yes, Miss responded Dixon, looking square to the front.
 Drive me to the nearest place where I can be measured for bicycle suit"
 "Yes miss. Dressmaker's or tailor shop?"
 For a moment the fair crea eature's face was a study: then it filled full of smiles and bubbled over in rippling laughter. ter.
 And Dixons imperturbability was in tensified
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
AHoI.Iow FRIDGE.

Senator Matthew Stanley Quay took the enemy into camp in fine style. So complete was his victory that the great boss could afford to be magnanimous. The dispatches tell us that he grasped Hastings by the hand and whispered something pleasant into his ear" More over, he graciously allowed the nemina- tion of the six judges put out by Hast dngs.
 Hastings was equally amiable. In his speech on taking the chair, he said the electrical thunderstorm had purified the Republican air in Pennsylvania and there was nothing but harmony in the atmosphere.
 All this is as good as play. No man who has kept track of the hot fight in Pennsylvania and notified the charges and counter charges of the opposing fae- tions believes that this so-called love feast was anything but hollow sham. The wounds inflicted were too deep to heal in a day. Hastings and Quay may smile and smile, but their fingers itch to clutch each others throats.
 The most exquisite bit of this farce was the resolution introduced by MT. Quay and subsequently, incorporated in the platform decrying the use of money in politics and demanding purer methods. This was a sly dig under the ribs of Chris Magee and Boss Martin and, embodied in the platform, will fiaunt them throughout the campaign. And it was good big piece of stone to be thrown by a man who lives in such an expansive glass house as does Senator Quay.
 Depend upon it, we have not heard the last of the fight in Pennsylvania.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
The Queen in Hieb Street.

From Amy Leslie's London Letter.
 In Cowes sudden crush of walkers, eraning of neclts and recognizable hush foretold the approach of the queen, who drives through stuffy High street in the afternoon at stated intervals. The dear old lady is rather less ponderous than usual, but pleasant faced, comfort able and more British than her blood. Some very ordinary appearing dukes and the Princess Victoria of Schleswig- -Uol- stein attended the queen immediately and the usual escort bolted down the lit- tie street in sort of bumptious flying wedge
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
ROUT THE OYSTER

The season of the Luscious bivalve," in the tongue of the word wealthy, but not infrequently purse-starved reporter is approaching. For the four "r-less" months the molusk has been fattening and thriving against the time he shall tickle the palate. It is gratifying to note that the output promises to be the largest for many seasons. This should enable the poor man to indulge more frequently in the delicacy. But if MT. Samuel Weller, of illustrious memory, is to be believed the poor man will have his oysters at any price. It was he who directed the attention of MT. Pickwick to the analogy between poverty and oys- ters.
 In this connection the figures of the OF cnt tl.h h st q ara int ere nstirtr.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
Miss Fairs Flower Gown.

New York World.
 Flower trimmed gowns, to be really things of beauty, must be designed by an expert It is necessary that the color of the flowers and the tint of the gown shall harmonize and that the right sized flower is used, as well as the right num- Der. Miss Virginia Fair the California heiress at Newport, wore flower trimmed dancing frock the other even ing which was perfection. It was fash toned of dark green silk muslin and trim med with pink hydrangea blossoms. The full skirt was a mass of accordion plait- ing, finished around the bottom with 2 hem of the pink hydrangeas. The effe] was extremely beautiful. The low cifr bodice of this gown was of pale green muslin. spangled with jet.- The bouf- fant sleeves were finished at the elbow with hydrangea blossoms the faint green and the pink blending exquisitely to- gether.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
Well Powdered,

Erie Messenger.
 He'd been waltzing with his hosts daughter, and was in the corner repair ing damages. Here he was espied by his would-be papa-in-law.
 She's the flower of my family, sir.' said the latter.
 ''So it seems" answered the young man. Pity she comes off so, ain't it?''s he continued, as he essayed another vigorous rub at the white spots on his coat sleeve
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
THE MIDSUMMER CARNIVAL.

The Veterans carnival is over, and the pleasures incident to it pass now into happy memory. Old soldiers north and south of "the line" have met again, and the bond of peace has been cemented anew by the friendly grasp of hands that once clasped sword-hilts or shouldered muskets Best of all. the movement has been put on foot in earnest to found a home for Confederate soldiers. Camp Hardee has labored faithfully and long to bring this midsummer meeting to pass, and whatever credit is due belongs to Camp No 39. shared by those Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic who so nobly aided them.
 Peace and prosperity now belong to the South. Yesterdays scene was typical of the feeling that animates the Veterans and Sons of Veterans, and the presenta- ton of the flag only voiced the feeling which grows eEsry day to be more in- tense. A feeling of unity, peace, broth erhood and prosperity it not slow to fol- low in it's train
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
Changed Her Mind,

Husband-Did you see me kiss my hand to,you this morning after had left the house?
 Wife-Why, John, I wasn't near the window then.
 Husband-I wonder who it was?
 Wife-I don't know. By the way, John Mary told me this morning she had de- cided she would stay with us another month.-Pearson's Weekly.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30

sgThe present management or ,ta AGE-HERALD has no claim apainst advertisers or Subscr1o- CTS prior to February llt1' iS9o' Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been soio and transferred, hence Sanceled as between the debtor and ti1iS paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
A Submarine Dinner Party.

Harper's Round Table.
 Some time ago the labor of deepening the harbor of Ciotat was completed. To celebrate the completion of his labor and to make the occasion memorable the con tractor gave to the members of his staff and the representatives of the press banquet unprecedented for its originality. The table was set eight meters below the level of the sea, at the very bottom of the harbor inside the "caisson" in which the eXcavators had been at work, and only the narrow walls of this caisson separated the guests from the enormous mass of water around and above their heads. The new-fashioned banqueting hall was splendidly decorated and lighted and but for a certain buzzing in the ears caused by the pressure of air kept up in the chamber in order to prevent the in- rush of water. nobody would have sus- pected that the slightest interruption in the working of the air-pump would have sufficed to asphyXiate the whole party. After the banquet an improvsed concert prolonged the festivity for sev- eral hours, after which the guests re- ascended into the open sir.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
Cold Weather Gnnn

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., 1895-08-30
In this connection the figures of the oyster catch last year are interesting:
Total ................2 2S, ,263, ,Si7 s16, ,152. .257

It is a singular fact that Alabama, with a much smaller stretch of seacoast than Florida, has the greater output. Maryland, of course. overshadows all other States. The Mobile plant" while not large, is of fine flavor, ahd Alabama's bivalve is not to be sneered at, either as D onantitY or quality.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30
Why He Wanted Them to Hurry

'I wish they would hurry up and re- build the Opera Comique."
 Are you musician?"
 No, but there is where I first met my wife and l want to See few other imbeciles caught by other mothers-in- law"-Petit Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-30

Little by little the various sections come to admit the wisdom of Secretary of State Olney's foreign policy. A few jingoes continue to cackle but MT. Ol- ney's dignfied course reflects far greater credit upon "Old Glory" than would a great sputter and buster.