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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
He Has Changed,

When it comes to practical manage ment Senator Stewart is not at all crank He continues to furnish the cam paign matter of the Alabama mono metallists and to offer to show them the way to the Sibley camp.-Birmingham Age-Herald
 He has another practice of securing debts due to him by taking mortgages payable in gold.-Montgomery Adver- tiser.
 Senator Stewart, unlike the vast ma jority of silver monometallists, is pro ceeding cautiously with his eyes wide open He denounces bitterly what he calls "the crime of 1S73,' yet he was one of the advocates of that law and worked for its passage. Hence, we regard him not simple demagogue, but one of the most dangerous types of that school of schemers.
 The silver mines of Nevada had not been opened when Senator Stewart stood by John Sherman's side in 1873, or he would probably have acted differently then. There is no doubt about his re- ceiving large blocks of stock in rich sil- yer mines for his active interest in be- half of the white metal-quite enough to make him a very wealthy man-hence it is no wonder that he makes his mort gages payable in gold, knowing as he does that a crash is inevitable if he suc- ceeds in bringing about the free and un- limited coinage of silver.-Huntsville Mercury
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
THE AGE-HERALD READING ROOM.

The Age-Herald has fitted up a neat reading room adjoining its business office, where daily papers from all east ern southern, western and northern points 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, Gin 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., 1895-05-08

of this country and of the world It is
 founded on the dictates of common sense
 and common honesty. Their principles
 are founded on stronger evidence than
 reason-they are founded on the innate
 sense Of right and justice that lies in every human heart. The 16-to-1 advo- cates argue that in their judgment this country can maintain silver on a parity with gold against the world. but they
 confess that their judgment may be wrong They feel that they may be in the wrong and hence the vehemence with which they advocate their claim. The very violence of their contention proves that they are trying to convince themselves as well as their hearers. They are doubtful of the soundness of their views. and take every occasion to air them, hoping that little fresh air will strengthen them. The safe cur. rency men feel that they are right, and take things as a matter of course. Truth will win it's way in spite of all ob, efaplpS
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
MORE CAPITAL NEEDED.

A great many people confound money with currency, or circulating medium. There is quite a difference. Capital is not necessarily money. It is credit What we want down here to develop our mines and industries is more capital, and easier to get. There is not enough money in this country to pay our foreign indebtedness. The last report of the comptroller of the currency shows that the savings banks of this country hold $4,5O0, ,000,00 in deposits, which is more than the volume of money in the country The Bank of England has just redeemed one of it's notes that has been in circula- ton for more than 100 years. These in stances are given to show that the great volume of trade and commerce of the world is conducted on credit.
 Now, there are several ways of giving the people a larger circulating medium, and they want it and should have it. State banks could be established, and un- der safe regulations be allowed to issue notes. This would give a local circulat- ing medium. The large sums held by the banks in the reserve cities could be driven out in the channels of trade by wise legislation. The national banks could be permitted to issue notes to the full value of thp United States funds held by them to secure their circulation There are other ways of meeting the de- mand for an increased circulating me- dium. There is no excuse for flooding the country with depreciated silver dol lar when other ways can be adopted which will serve every purpose and keep every dollar on a parity with every other dollar.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

A Warning Voice From High Source. Messrs. Steiner Bros. of this city yes- terday received the following letter, which is fully self-explanatory:
 The National Park Bank,
 New York May 3, 1895.
 Dear Sirs: The continued agitation of the silver question, with the avowed object of promoting the free coinage of silver, has been the cause of much anX- iety and distrust as the success of such movement would place our monetary system on silver basis, and this would surely unsettle and permanently dis turb the mercantile situation and post pone indefinitely the return of the pros porous condition which we all desire and which we now have ground for hop ing may soon gradually reappear.
 In the opinion of merchants here, 1t is vitally necessary, in the public in- terest, to prevent the success of this silver movement; and also to restore full confidence in the stability of our present standard of value, and that for the future there must exist a sound cur rency based on such standard. How ever we may differ on other subjects, it seems clear We must maintain and make permanent our present basis, and that all currency in the United States must be so sound that the dollar must always buy a full gold dollars worth of value.
 All movements toward checking this unfortunate silver agitation and in favor of establishing a currency on above basis are always important and interesting, and the recent meetings in the south reported as favoring those ideas have been especially noted, and it is hoped that the southern conven- ton of business men, which the papers state is to meet in Memphis in May flor the purpose of advocating a sound and stable currency" may give such expres- sion in that direction as will deserve and have widespread influence for good. Every effort in making effective such principles is far reaching in it's effects, and when brought home 10 the atten- tion of each individual, whether in busi- ness for himself or working for wages, he can recognize that a sound and sta ble basis of value is necessary to his welfare and that the currency in use must be of such character that each dollar he receives will retain its full purchasing power without variation.
 If this view commends itself to your judgment, will you use such efforts as may seem proper and efficacious to have a good representation or your mercan- tile clientage attend the convention to be held at Memphis.
 The call is sufficiently broad to ad- init any person in good standing. Very respectfully, GEO. s. HICKOK,
 Cashier
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

But it takes something else besides big telescope to make an astronomer. The man at the little end of the telescope must have brains as well as eyes. So there are Americans who claim that this country can maintain silver on parity with gold against the world. Because we grow the biggest cotton crop, corn crop and wheat crop of the world. does not prove that we can lead the world in money matters. Such enthusiastic Americans should look at their country though the big end of the telescope once and awhile.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
Officers Elected.

The shareholders of the Jefferson County Building and Loan association met yesterday and elected officers and directors as follows:
 President-J. H. Barr.
 ce-President-L. V. Clark.
 Secretary-A. G. Edwards
 Treasurer-W. P. G. Harding.
 Attorney-J. E. Zunts.
 Directors-J. H. Barr, B. l.. Wyman, M. Well, l.. V. Clark, J. E. Zunts, w. J. Pearce, w. P. G. Harding. J. Q. Cohen, F, Y Anderson.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

The Age-Herald smilingly accepts the many compliments received from its bus mess readers and the trading public upon our commercial page. Our daily market reports, both foreign and local, com pare favorably with those of any Ameri- ican newspaper, and yet we promise con tinued improvements of this page. The quotations are not and shall not be con- .trolled by any single business firm or other interested individuals, but by member of the Age-Heraid staff, who is an experienced expert in presenting mar ket reports.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

n1T EXCLUSIVE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED PRESS, UNITED PRESS, NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED PRESS, NEW YORK Asso- GATED PRESS, CABLE NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND A SUPERB SPE- CIAI. STATE SERVICE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
DOUBTFUL ADVOCATES.

The sound money men know they are right, while the silver monometallists admit they may be mistaken. The first speak with the enthusiasm which comes of the consciousness that they are right
 Their belief is based on the past history
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

An astute politician says that non-par- tisanship is a failure, and adds: "Parti- san politics elevated by true patriotism, self sacrifice and persistent activity against evil influences, must be accepted as the only road to permanent success" If the Democrats with Populistic ten dencies" allow their hobby to run with them out of the Democratic ranks they will one day see their mistake.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

Allen w Thurman, son of good old man Thurman, makes this monstrous threat: "If any of the Ohio office holders go into the convention and try to carry out the administrative policy the Ohio Democrats will resent their in- reference" The idea of the young mans trying to scare the national Democratic party with a threat as to what Ohio Democracy will do. Remember the story of the gnat on the ox's horn.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
SANCTUM GOSSIP.

Joel Chandler Harris, the financial ed- itor of the Atlanta Constitution, receives his salary of $45O per week in bright, silver dollars. MT. Harris will touch no other kind of money, and if the cashier of the Constitution office doesn't happen to have silver on hand Mir Harris will allow his salary to accumulate until a supply is laid in. Last week, while at tempting to carry home three weeks salary, MT. Harris was so unfortunate as to seriously wrench his back. He has been confined to his home ever since Washington Post.
 This only shows that sooner or later judgment will overtake the silver mono- metallists. The Age-Herald is sincerely sorry for MT Harris, but man that wants all silver and nothing else must not complain when he is showed under by his own folly.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

The Lioa Tung peninsula, which Ja- pan has given up, is q small point of land jutting southward into the Gulf of Pechili, with Port Arthur at it's extreme point. The little peninsula broadens into the mainland of Manchuria. The lower peninsula has the shape of a sword, and is known as Regents Sword"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
COLD WEATHER,

Wards coal yard is prepared to furnish you with Carbon Hill or Galloway coal on short notice. Buy your coal from them once and you will have reason to become regular customer. Supply of stove and kindling wood on hand. Telephone 4S7.
 11-29 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

One of Burke's maXims was: "Poli- tics ought to be adjusted not to human reasonings, but to human nature, of which the reason is but part and by no means a greater part"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

MT. Crisp says the Memphis conven- tion twill represent the boards of trade and commercial organizations of the South" i. e. the business element. Of course it is not proposed to have the politicians or the demagogues there. It is to be a business meeting for business purposes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

This country has more large telescopes than all the other nations combined
 For this reason there are some Ameri- cans who claim that the country is ahead of the world in the science of astronomy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

R1-The present management or the A ERALD has no claim CTS prior to February 11th. 1S9O. Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been sold and transferred, hence cancelled as between the debtor and this paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
United Charities.

The regular semi-monthly meeting oi the Society of United Charities will be held in their office this afternoon at o'clock. MRS. J. E. TORREY,
 Secretary, .
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington. May 7.-The following is the forecast for Alabama for the suc- ceeding twenty-four hours Fair, ex- cept showers in eastern portion; warmer, variable winds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

A man named Damet has just passed an examination in theology at Troy, Ks.-Memphis Scimitar.
 Let us. hope that at the last roll call the angel who calls out his name will not be fined for using bad language.
 After a careful perusal of the latest dispatches from China we have become convinced that both sides have won the diplomatic war.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
 Now watch England scale the back fence and come in in time to catch the bridle of the winner.
 A New Orleans lady has started conversation class among the ladies of Chicago to teach them how to talk. Now let some public spirited citizen get up class of ladies and teach them how to listen.-Baltimere Sun.
 This suggestion is nothing but scheme to call into being another kicker against the income tax.
 Come to think of it. most of the dem ocrats with military records are also good southern men.-New York Press
 They make 'em down here.
 The Montgomery Advertiser has printed a list Of the honest money ana free silver papers in Alabama, and showed that the former outnumbered the latter considerably, and the Birmingham State printed a list that made different showing The State, however, made it. self ridiculous by placing the Age-Her- aid and other sound money papers in the column with the Populite defenders of dishonest dollars. We excuse it on the ground of it's desire to get in good com pany for once at least.-Gadsden Times News
 But not feeling at home there 1t got on a lively hustle and went back to its wig .wam.
 In the court room a lawyer may call man liar, scoundrel, villain or thief. and no one makes any complaint when the court adjourns. If a newspaper man prints such reflections on any mans character there is usually a libel suit or a dead editor. Must be because every one believes the newspaper man and no one believes the lawyer.-Exchange No, only what might be termed 'lawetic lcense'
 | Now they are saying that somebody else in writing David Bennett's literary works for him. Did "the wisest, bright | est, meanest of mankind" attend to
 these papers at the same time MT. Ig- natius Donnelly says he wrote Shakes peare's productions?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

A man named Damet has just passed an examination in theology at Troy, Ks.-Memphis Scimitar
 Let us hope that at the last roll call the angel who calls out his name will not be fined for using bad language.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
The Q. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aH others
SOUND MONEY.

A Warning Voice From High Source.
 Messrs. Steiner Bros of this city yes- terday received the following letter, which is fully self-eXplanatorY:
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08
BIRMINGHAM AGR-HERALD.
Vol Vol. 2a AaE-HERALD. Vol. 7

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-08

Come to think of it, most of the dem- ocrats with military records are also good southern men.-New York Press
 They make 'em down here.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-12
FIELD AND WHITE DISSENT.
Wide Difference. However, in the Views of
the Two Justices.

Wide Difference, However, in the Views of
the Two Justices.
There were two dissenting opinions, one
by Field and one by White but their
grounds could hardly have been less SIM
liar. Justice Fields opinion was largely
devoted to review of the provisions re-
garding rents and was vigorous de-
nunciation of the principle sought to be
established by the income tax law, his
conclusions being in conformity with
those announced by the chief justice He
also attacked the law on account of the
lack of uniformity and dwelt upon its eX-
emptions and determinations, which was,
he said class legislation-the exemptions
of savings banks, mutual insurance COM
panies and building and loan associations.
He quoted census figures to show the ex-
tent of the operations of these companies
and said that if these facts were not con-
vincing congress could not be convinced
Though one rise from the dead" He
took issue with those who contcnded that
there could be no legitimate limitation
upon the power of congress to impose
taxes. He concluded by declaring the en-
tire law unconstitutional
White took the opposite view as to di-
rect taxation, holding that to tax rents
was not direct, nor could he see how the
chief justice could interpret the decisions
of the past in favor of the opinion he
read. He thought the opinion just read
overthrow long line of decisions. Con-
gress had, he held, unlimited power Of
taxation. The question was whether the
income tax was a direct tax and that had
been decided in the negative no years
ago. Justice Harlan also dissented to
the proposition that tax on rents derived
from lands is direct tax
One claim of White was that suit
cannot be maintained to enjoin tho col
lection of tax, because by the text of a
statute such a right Is denied. The issue
was evaded by the injunction being asked
against the corporation to restrain it
from paying tax. Justice White
thought this an attempt to do by indi-
rection what was forbidden by the law.
The proper way to fight the law was to
pay the tax under protest and then sue
for its recoverv
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-12

Where the Court Agreed and Where II
Was Hopelessly Divided.

Where the Court Agreed and Where 1t
Was Hopelessly Divided.
The following is a succinct synopsis of
the opinion as delivered by Chief Justice
Fuller:
Il. That by the constitution federal
taxation is divided into two great classes !:
direct taxes and duties, imposts and ex-
cises.
'2. The imposition of the direct tax is
governed by the rule Of apportionment
among the several states, according to
numbers, and the imposition of duties,
imposts and excuses by the rule of uni
formity throughout the United States.
49, That the principle that taxation
and representation go together was in
tended to DO and was preserved in the
constitution by the establishment of the
rule of apportionmcnt among the several
states, so that such apportionment should
be according to numbers in each state.
"a. That the states surrendered their
powers to levy imposts and to regulate
commerce to the general government and
gave 1t tho concurrent power to levy di-
rect taxes In reliance on the protection
afforded by the rules prescribed, and that
the compromises of the constitution con-
not be disturbed by Legislative action.
20. That these conclusions result from
the text of the constitution and are sup
ported by the historical evidence fur
nished by the circumstances surrounding
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-12
TUMBLED TO PIECES.
SIX PEOPLE KILLED IN A COLLAPSE
AT WHEELING.

One Building Goes to Pieces aud Carries
Another Down, Catching n Half-score
People, Six of Whom Lose Their Lives
Fire Follows the Crash.
WHEELING, April 1O.-At twenty min
utes past s a. IN. the south wall of the
four-story brick block of Il. Il. Hutchin.
son q Co., on the corner of Main street
and the alley south of Twelfth, collapsed
without warning. Next north of it Chap
man & Son were just finishing a five.story
brick block, to be used as paint, glass
and building supply store, and they al
ready had stored in it about 81, 600 worth
of stock and were doing business. Hutch
ison 81 20. deal in hardware, saddlery
and wagonmakers' supplies and tho
building was packed full of goods. The
wall on the alley first fell out, pulling
with it the party wall between Hutchi.
son and Chapman. People who were
near say that the cracking of the timbers
was like the rattle of musketry and that
In few seconds everything was rendered
invisible by huge cloud Of dust.
seven Men Caught in the Crash.
The crash of the falling buildings was
terrific and soon drew thousands to the
scene. The horror Of the accident was in
creased by fire which broke out immedi-
ately, and as there were large quantities
Of oil, turpentine, and the like in Chap
man g. Sons the situation was danger
Gus. AS soon as people about the place
became cool enough to think it was
found that there were buried in the
Hutchinson buildings ruins four en-
ployes, as follows: Robert Wincher, Eu-
gene Birch, p. j. Koran, and M. j. Ford.
Charles Halter, the bookkeeper, and Adam
Brum, senior partner, were penned up
against the rear wall, and were released
by prying the bars off the windows. They
were unhurt. Hutchinson was in the sec
ond story and was badly injured, but was
rescued alive, and hopes are entertained
that he may recover.
One Man Taken Out Alive.
Ford was reached after hard work by
q large force of men and found alive and
conscious. He was taken out after an
hours work and removed to hospital.
He may get we'll. The other three en-
ployes are still in the ruins and doubtless
dead. When the collapse came Ford was
selling a bill of goods to Benjamin +.
Pritchard, wagon manufactures Of
Buchannon, w. Va. Pritchard's dead
body was found lying across Ford's legs
He was crushed to death. Shortly before
the accident Very Rev. Father Il. II.
Parke, vicar general of the Catholic
diocese of Wheeling, was seen to enter the
alley and he was believed to be killed, and
this belief was sadly confirmed at 1880 p.
IN. by the recovery of his body. He was
70 years old. a distinguished clergyman.
A Western Union telegraph messen-
ger boy, Karry Cowl, aged IA, is also
thought to have been in the alley and his
body has not been recovered. No others
are known to be lost. There was an
early report that q cab it's driver and
four occupants were buried by the falling
walls but this is proved to be untrue