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The herald., 1895-11-19

The Cleveland catastrophe most horri.
bly, demonstrates human fallibil.ty. The
conductor OF the i'll fatei car vas either
drunk or performed the tack Of finding
out il the ~ VA, clear in a perfunctory
and mechanical manner, with his mind
shsor bed bv thoughts not pertaining to
the work in hand. The awful affair i'm
peratively suggests tho necessity of sup
plementing human watchfulness, at such
dangerous points a. river crossings and
ra lroad intersections, with some auto.
mntlc device that will give both vis BILE
and audible warning of open draws and
approaching trains. There ara numerous
effective devices of the kind and their
use should be general. THIS city is pos.
SEES ed of numb Der Of points at which
cable or electric railroads intersect with
steam railways, and they should bs thus
guarded.
The herald., 1895-11-19

The consulting chemist of the Chicago
board OF h-a.tn says Royal is the best
baking powder.
The herald., 1895-11-19
WAS a

Prizes with ,A.,n-p lean they
are inlerlUr. Or. p H. pest.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
THE PREVALENCE OF SUICIDE.

Chicago chronicles four suicides in one day. besides two attempts at self-murder which timely interference rendered un- successful. From nearly every large city in these United States have come reports of crimes of like nature, the numbers varying from day to day, but coming with a regularity that is appalling.
 Statisticians claim that there are regu- lar eras in the life of the human race when certain crimes become more preya- lent than others. If all reports are to be credited the race has reached it's era Of murder and suicide. From all points Of the globe come records of awful crimes and letting of blood Human life seemed never so cheap as now personal respon- sbilfty never so lightly held.
 Is it a question of lack of moral train ing? Have the conditions which have made possible a magnificent system or schools for the mind become indirectly responsible for the existing conditions by their lack of attention to the moral per ceptions? It is a question to furnish food for reflection. Passion and pfe)u- dice may account for the number Of mur- ders; is it a fact that the greater number of the suicides are directly traceable to that inhumanity of man to man that makes countless thousands mourn?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
ROYAL \ BaRsina3 Powder Absolutely Pure
TO MOVE THE COTTON CROP
THE ARRANGING OF MONEY TRANSFERS Chances Are the Vacant Justceshp. Will De Filled From New York-MorriSon
 and the Presidency.

Washington. Aug. 26.-(Special)-The treasurer of the United States is in com munication with the banks of New York to arrange money transfers deposited Tn the sub-treasury of New York and New Orleans, to be used in moving the cotton crop The amount to move the cotton crop will run up in the millions.
 There is every reason to believe that the supreme court vacancy will be filled from New York. From reliable 1nforma- ton I am informed it is the intention of Mr Cleveland to appoint some eminent jurist from the Empire State.
 Much has been said of late in regard to William R. Morrisons chances for the next democratic nomination. MT. Morrl- son said some days ago: "If l am noml- mated I will stand on the platform of the convention, regardless of what IS sald now as to my financial views
 Postal Notes.
 W. H. Carlisle has been appointed postmaster at Prarie, Nouns county, Miss.
 Changes have been made in the star service from Harriston to Union Church, increasing to six times a week,
 A new office, with A. J. Vincent as postmaster, at Pasema, Quitmas county, Miss. also at Olah, Marion county.
 Pensions.
 Reissue-Jacob Daily, Gladstone, Madi- son county, Ala.
 Reissue-Rotert Randall, West Point Miss.
 Reissue-J. D. Cooke. Boonville. Miss. Original widow-Frances Foreman, Vicksburg.
 Supplemental-G. W. Hoyt, Java, Ne shoba county, Miss.
 Renewal and increase-William Foster Tracy City, Grundy county, Tenn; Mica jah Portwood, Offutt, Anderson county, Tenn.
 Reissue-Jacob Lowe, Pandora John son county Tenn; Fernando Clarkson, Thorn Hill, Grainger county, Tenn; John Phelps, Summertown. Lawrence county, Tenn.
 Original widows, etc.-Miners of Fran cis M. Brown, Home, Green county,Tenn. Original-Silas Garrott, Carter'S Creek, Maury county, Tenn; George Tobler, Knoxville, Knox county. Tenn.
 Restoration and reissue-James Tran barger, deceased, Oakley, Overton coun- ty, Tenn
 Original widows, etc.-Mary M. Tran barger, Oakley, Overton county, Tenn.
 Personal.
 Hon. O. w. Underwood of Birmingham is registered at the Metropolitan.
 Edwin c. Campbell, formerly of Bir- mingham, has been appointed first as- sistant chief of the census division of the interior department, which is now a per manent feature of the public service of the country.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
THE DEDICATION OF FcHIcKAMAUGA.

The 18th and 20th of September will be the anniversaries of one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war, and this year those days will be made memorable by an event that will leave a mark upon history.
 The great National park of Chicka- mauga will then be thrown open to the public and formally dedicated. It is a living tribute to peace, whose unseen hand unites the survivors of Federal and Confederate cause and proclaims the brotherhood of man.
 There where Braggs and Longstreet's men met soldiers no less brave in Rose crans' and Thomas sturdy battal- ions will this scene of a great bat tie become forever a quiet witness to the deeds of herosm that crowned Amer ica, North and South alike, as mother of brave men. No nation on the face of the globe can furnish such a galaxy of heroes as commanded on both sides in the great battles of September 19 and 20, 1863.
 Statues are to be erected to both Fed eral and Confederate generals and placed there by the government, which will be a convincing reply to those fanatics who are not yet convinced of the close of the war It is an object lesson, this ded- ication Chicamauga was once the scene of a great strife; it is now the abiding place sf a great peace. The location of the National park was well and wisely fhnGan-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
EX-GOVERNOR BOB.

Bob" Taylor has intimated that he will make the race for the Gubernatorial chair of Tennessee, and hIs friends seem willing enough to back him up in the idea. They swear by Bob, and want to give him anything he wants, provided the gift is theirs. Some of the conserva- tives. however, are of the opinion that he would do much better to let the Gov ernorship alone. They all know he has his eye on Bates chair in the Senate and he is so universally beloved that his friends say he don't have to be Governor to get up higher.
 He is making a snug fortune out of his lectures, and it may be he will conclude to deal with "Fiddles and Bows," Fools and Follies" and Dixie at Her Best" for a season longer, and then let his friends manage the trifing matter of making him eligible to the Senate.
 He has already been Chief Executive of Tennessee two terms. If he should seriously make up his mind to go back there would be some pretty situations in the campaign. It would be rather inter- esting disclosure if Benton McMillin could be brought to tell what he thinks of inc matter
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
IN THE COMMONS.
Canada and New Foundland-The Investi
 gation in China.

London, Aug 26.-In the house of com mons today MT. William J. Johnson, con- servative member for South Belfast asked for information as to the position of negotiations which had been pursued between New Foundland and Canada, to the end that the former should be merged into the dominion. He also asked whether the home government would as- sist in settling the financial difficulties of New Foundland.
 MT. Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the colonies said that negotia- tions were in abeyance, owing. he be- lieved. to the disinelination of the domin- ion to assume the debt of New Found land. If the second part of Mir. Johnson's questoin meant the imposition upon the tax payers of Great Britain of any lia- bility for the debt of the colony of New Foundland, MT Chamberlain said he must answer in the negative.
 MT. George N. Cursor, under secretary of foreign affairs, reported that troops cheng had plundered the Christian mis- sions at that place was not confirmed by the consul himself. The foreign office, he said, had heard nothing in regard to any misconduct on the part of the es- cort. The government. however upon learning that the Chinese authorities at Kueheng objected to the presence of the British consul at the inquiry into the outrageS had sent protest to the Pekin government, which had immediately tel egraphed orders that the consul should be shown every possible facility to enable him to watch the examinations,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27

such horrid face? Are you ill?" What could I say? Nothing, of course. but fell back against a chair, and, fortunately, oh, how fortunately, hit it with my Shoulder blade, just where that flea was. Then I swung to and fro, as if in great mental agony, and thus got in little scratching It was just heavenly, and did not spoil the scene bit. When l went off the stage I had my maid go over the place where that flea had bitten me with a hand brush. She said there was a spot there as big as a dollar"
 'sModjeska told me-" said the other, "that once at the California in the bal cony scene in Juliet, when she was ex- tending both hands and saying, "Ro- meo, Romeo, where art thou, Romeo?' she got a nip in the ankle that almost made her cry out. She could not stop. It would have spoiled the scene, and for the minute she had to suffer. one or the critics remarked in his paper next day that during the scene Madame Mod jeska s-face wore a set and stony expres- sion And no wonder poor lady"
 "When May Muir. who is very suscep- tible to fieas, is attacked resumed the other, "she gets up and begins to dance. She can twist about and scratch any where while the dance is going on ana nobody notices her. Clara Morris told me that in the dying scene in Camille a flea fastened on to her so viciously that if she had not reached back with her ran and dislodged it she could not have dled with any decency. San Francesca IS an awful place for fleas."
 Awful awfulw coincided her friend as she settled with the waiter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
The Editors Job,

young newspaper man working his way east from Denver tells me of some amusing incidents in his experience in d city which is one of Denvers rivals, says the Chicago Times-Herald. The newspa- per on which he worked was owned by an old fellow who had worked his way from poverty to proprietorship and whose proprietorship of a newspaper was ac- quired under a mortgage foreclosure.
 As soon as the old man got hold of the property he began to look around to find out where he could save few dollars in the running expenses. Several weeks passed before he ventured suggestion. Said he: Do you know that fellow in the little room upstairs-the fellow who works with a pair of shears and a paste pot?"
 Why, yes; that is Tompkins, the ex- change editor" said the manager.
 "Tompkns? Yes, that's his name. We'll you want to keep your eye on him. In fact, if you take my advice you'll give him the grand bounce next pay day.
 Why? He is one of the best men on the force"
 Don't you believe it. I have been watchn' him unbeknownst for days. and I give you my word n honor he don't do a blasted thing from sun to sun except sit there with his feet cooked up and read newspapers. Fire him.! He is soldering an you can bet on it."
 With great difficulty the manager made the irate proprietor understand that it was the business of the exchange editor to read newspapers, and that the more he read the better his work was likely to be.-Savannah News
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
MIR. sPoFFoRD's STATEMENT.
That Deposit Was Not to Make Good Any
 Wrongful Shortage.


 Wrongful Shortage.
 Washington, Aug. 26-In view of the constructions that have been placed upon MT. Spofford's s statement that he recently paid sum of $22,4OO to the treasury on his accounts, the librarian of congress desires that the following explanation be made public:
 He states that the payment was what he had found to. be the approximate bal ance between two accounts-the treasury owing him for several monthly disburse- ments of library salaries, and he owing the treasury copyright fees, the adjust ment of which had been delayed by his engrossment of accounts. During the entire time of this delay, running from October, 1893, he had continued to pay in the treasury every two or three months copyright fees to the amount of over $55,- 900 in 1894 and 1895, exclusive of the s22,- 400 referred to.
 This was the plain statement of the case delayed adjustment of accounts and not shortage, as had been widely re- ported.
 He distinctly denied that the recent de- posit was to make good any wrongful withholdings of moneys due to the gov prnment
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
THE KNIGHTS AT BOSTON

The triennial conclave of the Knights Templars at Boston will be one of the most distinguished assemblages of the year.
 Some idea of the number in attendance may be gathered from the statement that it is expected 30O00 knights will line up for the grand parade Boston has made every preparation for the entertainment of her guests, and the city will be a yer itable camp during their stay.
 Birmingham has sent a goodly contin- gent. who in person and equipment will compare favorably with any of the dele Eations.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
THE. AGE-HERALD READING ROOM.

The Age-Herald has fitted up a neat reading room adjoining it's 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, Cln- 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 c~ day, as the reading room will always be open.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
rpEcAsE oFMR. sPoFFoRD.

The verdict of the press upon the dls- crepancy in the accounts of Llprallan Spofford acquits him of intentional wrong. but censures his method Of book keeping.
 In a word. the venerable librarian IS a noor business man. 6 not uncommon fail ing among men of a literary turn.
 By the way, he denies that his recent deposit of S22, 900 was to make good any wrongful withholding of moneys due the Government. It is but fair that his state ment should be given equal publicity with that as to his alleged shortage.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
Fire in the Stationery Storage Room of tho
 Treasury Building.

Washington, Aug. 16-Fire was dis covered at APO p. m. in the stationery storage room of the treasury department. situated in the basement in the north front of the building. A general alarm was turned in, but when the engines reached the scene the blaze had been ex- tinguished. The damage, which was slight, was to paper only and to the room. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is believed to have been spontaneous combustion. Nearly all the clerks had left the building at the time the alarm was given, so there was no panic. In the upper part of the treasury building, close under the roof, a mass of infiammable matter, consisting of old records, is stored. Fire breaking out in that part of the building would be exceedingly dan gerous. But though the necessity of pro- viding a fire proof building for the stor- age of records has been urged upon con- gress for many years, no action has been taken
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
Fleas.

Two fair actresses. recent arrivals from the east, were conversing in a cafe >on Powell street with the careless ease of their ''porfesh." Their comments were distinct and audible to the occupants of an adjoining table, says the San Fran cisco Call
 They were chatting about sentiment al scene in which both had appeared on the previous night.
 And just at that moment when he pressed my hand" said one, land I was supposed to answer with a sob, a flea oh. such biter!-began to torture me between the shoulders. It was awful simply awful I could not remember my lines. I could not make the sobs come All I could think about was that horrid flea. I whispered to him: Put your arm around me quick And he thought was fainting, and put his hand behind my waist and whispered: What is the mat ter with you and why are you making
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
Truly Democratic.

One of these days the history of the United States will contain an item like this: "To show the simplicity of the times, we may refer to the example of that great statesman John Bennett Whitney. who, when elected to the presidency in 1900, left his wheel out side the capitol fence and went in and took the oath of office. Nashville American.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
The Wrong Sort.

Several young men holding down night jobs in Montgomery saw a white and black striped squirrel and after a great chase caught it. After the frisky young thing was caught he began to pay some attention to his captors and the boys had to go through Immigration mill before they could appear again. We believe they are still in retirement.-Eufaula Times
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
We Never Will Be Missed.

The earth will not in grief disband When you and are gone. Twill hang out at the same old stand When you and are gone. The little "srper" part we play Will bo forgotten in u day. We'll be just like some last years hay When you and 1 are gone. And men will read our epitaph When you and l are gone. And of it's import lightly chaff When you and I are gone. The world will still be just as glad. Our children cyen-oh, how sad.- May call some other fellow "dad'' WEen you and are gone.
 Il. A. W. Bulletin,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
Just What She Is.

Savannah is the first naval stores port ,of the world, the third cotton port of the United States, and a handler in enorm- ous quantities of rice, lumber, vegetables and fruits, and many other commodities There will be no difficulty in showing at the Atlanta exposition that Savannah is one of the greatest, busiest and pluckiest cities in the ecountry.-SaVannah News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27

AgThe present management or the AGE-HERA LID. has no claim CTS prior to February lith' io9o. 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., 1895-08-27
Maybe He Will Hedge.

The Prince of Wales is ahead of the races 900 this season. This would pay expenses of the contemplated trip to the United States, but the "old man" would have to be little careful where he placed his bets in the yacht race.- Exchange.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
Awful Situation.


 A katydid-it was a fine specimen of the grasshopper family, innocent of any harm-was crawling along the floor of a passenger coach on the Reading railroad on Thursday night, near the hour of 12. Three young women, who had been en- toying a dance ht Washington park, boarded the train at Bellevue, taking seats facing each other Then the katy did disappeared. In a short time the prettiest damsel turned white as a ghost, and with pallid face gave shriek as she: jumped up on the seat that would have done credit to a Comanche Indian. As she sprang from her seat her com panions followed suit, the three yelling for dear life. Passengers, brakemen and conductor ran to the girls aid. but all she could say was: Its crawling!' My Godl What is it?" cried the con- ductor. And as she gave her skirts a shake out dropped the katydfd.-Phila- delphia Record.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
SNAP SHOTS

The colored musicians who go from house to house at night singing old plan tation songs walked up on the porch of a South Highlands residence last night and frightened the lady of the house, whose husband was down town She telephoned for policeman who went out and started on the trail of the wander ing musicians. If the cop catches them they will share the fate of Nankipooh.
 Belle Boyd, the rebel spy of the Shenan- doah valley, will be, one of the unique ex- hibits at the Atlanta exposition. Belle Boyd delivered a lecture in Birmingham in 1S76 and related with great gusto the manner in which she made a New Or leans editor. take water" The editor was so little accustomed to taking water that 1t nearly proved fatal. He had inti- mated that she was an impostor At that time there were three women on the lec- ture platform protesting to be the origi- nal Belle Boyd. One was killed by the Indians the other is now in the Connecti- cut state prison, and the only true Belle Boyd will come out of her retirement to meet the old soldiers at the exposition
 Beer is fast becoming the drink of this country, and there is such great de- mand for it that it is a great temptation for brewers to brew a cheap article which is neither nourishing or healthful. The American Brewing company of St. Louis makes a celebrated beer-the St. Louis A. B. c. Bohemian bottled beer, brewed from the best barley and Bohemian hops Try it once and you will use no other. Meyer-Marx company, wholesale dealers, Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
THE EDITOR AT LARGE.

A lady lost her dog last week,
 And this week, when she went To interview the butcher on
 The style of meat he'd sent, He pointed to a sausage link,
 The lady turned to look. And when she said she'd take it home It wagged right off the hook.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
Pence in Brazil.

Washington, Aug. 26.-A cablegram has been received at the state department. from Minister Thompson at Rio de Jan eiro, stating that an agreement of peace has been signed by the federal govern ment of Brazil and the Rio Grande rev. olutionistS
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
Discreet Old Man.

Of the great men of the day it is said that Leo XIII and Gladstone are the most prudent and discreet in the matter of diet. To this fact may be attributed their long and vigorous life.-Boston Courier.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27
IN ALABAMA.

Fine Field of Cotton.-Savannah Cruik- shank has perhaps the best one-third acre of cotton in this county. It is uni formly beautiful, and will average 160 squares to the stock. Good judges say he will get a bale from this one patch.-Tal- ladega News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27

sentative of the democracy of Nebraska; it was representative of the silverites only, and the silverite party in Nebraska is made up of just about such elements as was the late Griffin convention. A convention of the democrats of Nebraska will be held in Omaha on September 5, and at that time it will be seen that the genuine democracy of the state is in line with the party in Kentucky. Iowa, Maryland and Ohio.-Savannah News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27

Some befogged politician has boboeo up serenely with little fable about Hornblower stepping into MT Justice Jackson's shoes. Mr.. Hornblower, re- membering the gentle denials admins tered to him some months ago, Will very probably be thankful to be lett In his sweet solitude.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27

The silverloons are now engaged in sending sam Jones to the bow-wows on account of his white metal sermon. sam doesn't care. He has spent his life chunking hot-shot gospel into the enemy, and a few fiapdoodle yelpings will not make any difference to him now
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-27

China can do nothing but shake pig tails at the Japs; she can make mince- meat of the missionaries. and. it slakes her thirst for gore.