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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
WITH THE RAILROADS.

The railroad commission of Alabama spent yesterday inspecting the Birming- ham Mineral, and will leave this morn-- ing over the Trussville branch, and after this has been inspected will go over the Queen and Crescent to Attalla, and thence over the Alabama Mineral. The commission travel in special car, and were accompanied yesterday by Superintendent Newbold and Assistant, Superintendent Starks.
 Last night in the arcade of the Nor, ris hotel an Age-Herald reporter had a conversation with MT. Ross c. Smith of the commission, who said that he had been agreeably surprised at the con dition of the Louisville and Nashville system from the beginning of the in- spection. He said that below Montgom- cry the road was in splendid condition and that the roadbed of ballast kept it from being dusty. The stations all along that part of the line are in first class order This side of Montgomery and on the Mineral he found the road in the best condition that has been known. All of the members of the com mission seem to be pleased at the excel lent condition of the entire system.
 Pegram Made General Superintendent.
 The Chattanooga News says:
 It is announced that a new appoint ment and promotion of an official will occur on the Memphis and Charleston railroad on May 1.
 The promotion of General Manager Hudson of the western system of the Southern railway to chief engineer of the entire system leaves vacant the office of the general manager of the Memphis and Charleston railroad, which position was also filled by MT. Hudson.
 Receivers Fink and McGhee have de- cided to promote Superintendent R. B. Pegram of the road to the office of gen. eral superintendent He will attend to the dnties of general manager as well as those of superintendent.
 Rate Slashing Coming.
 The Santa Fe route has announced a rate of one fare for the round trip for homeseekers excursions to Texas and Arkansas from Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. This is done to meet the action of the other Texas lines, which have dispensed with the $2 that was added to the one-fare rate. All of the lines now seem to be doing just about as they please in regard to homeseekers excursions, and everything points to a widespread demoralization of rates as the result.
 The Central Traffic association has announced a homeseekers' excursion into Michigan during May at a rate of one fare and the probabilities are that all roads running into that state will meet the rate. With scores of these CTS the result cannot be otherwise than disastrous to all of the competing lines.
 The Louisville and Nashville conduc- tors and brakemen are beginning to re- ceive their spring and summer uniforms, which were ordered some time ago. They are of the conventional navy, and show up to a great advantage.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
OllR OPINION.

'IIow to raise boy" is going the rounds of the press We once heard a gentleman say twho had been a boy himselD the best way to raise a boy was to put him in bar rel head it up and feed him through the bung.-Cave Springs Herald
 Another way to raise a boy is to let him climb a tree.-Greensboro Watchman
 The best way is to Hint" him about once a week, and if he doesn't deserve it some- times it will make up for the times he did need it and failed to get it.-Eutaw Whig.
 We will not offer any advice upon the sub feet, but we know how a great many are being raised" They are being let run at will on the streets of our towns and cities day and night, tempted by all the vices and influences that prevail. They are permitted to associate with the hoodlums, toughs, swear use vulgar language, smoke cigar cites, gamble, etc., and it is an extra good boy that does not turn out a criminal Ere quently the parent is responsible for his boys disgrace.-Mountain Eagle.
 We've never owned any boys ourselves, but we suggest as steady diet father of whom he can be proud, mother he can believe in against the world, plenty of fresh air, trees to clmb, dogs if he wanta them and enough of the confidence of those around him to make him feel him. self respected. Add little tan to his jacket occasionally when he plays "hookey," and we think you will be pleased with the returns.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
GEN. VIM. J. HARDEE,
WHOSE INDUSTRIOUS NAME IS THAT OF
 BIRMINGHAM CAMP, U. C.. "
Gentle as a Woman in Peace, Thunderbolt In War'-Sketch of the Con-
 federate Ajax.

Camp Hardee No. 39, United Confeder- ate Veterans, bears the name of William Joseph Hardee, Acknowledgement in the Confederate army. In all the bright galaxy of names made illustrious by brave deeds in the times that tried mems souls, the name of Hardee was chosen as more fully exemplifying the bravery, the patriotism and the magnanimity that distinguished the south in the time when she passed through the fiery fur mace of war. Well was the name chosen, for General Hardee was the embodiment of the genius of the south-as gentle as a woman in peace, a thunderbolt in war. He comprehended the science of war as but few soldiers since Napoleon Bona parte have grasped it, and his "Hardee's Tactics was adopted by both the Confed crate and Federal armies. General Har- dee distinguished himself not alone in the war between the states, but also in the Mexican war. In 1845 he was made captain of the Second Regiment of Dra- goons by President John Tyler. At San Augustin in AT he was made lieutenant colonel for his gallantry and bravery, and his commission was signed by Pres ident James K. Polk. In the same year he was breveted major for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at Med elin." In recognition of bis gallant con- duct in the Mexican war, the state of Georgia, his native state, presented him with a handsome sword.
 For four years previous to the civil war
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
A PARALLEL CRIME.

That organ has sounded all the depths and shoals of Journalism. It has been born, bap- tized, consolidated, languished, died, and been resurrected from the grave. It has im- partially advocated both sides of many public questions. Free trade and protection, silver and gold Jones and Kolb have been more or less advocated by it at different periods of it's joyous existence. .-State, April 25.
 The Age-Herald confesses 'ft was born just about the time the depression came upon Birmingham; it was "bap- tized" in the waters of her diversity, consolidated and languished" in its ef- forts to aid in bringing Birmingham out of the slough of despond, "died" tempo rarily for want of patronage and has been resurrected from the grave" and thanks to an appreciative public. who are quick to recognize a live newspaper, 1t is exceeding the most sanguine expecta- tions of It's owner.
 It has still another confession to make. During the canvass of 1890 it advocated the cause of Captain Kolb, who was be- fore the Democratic convention at Mont gomery as candidate for governor. The present editor of the esteemed State will probably remember that 1t also advocated the claims of Hon. Joseph F. Johnston before a similar body for the same posi- tion last year. If it was crime to adVo- cate the cause of the former, was 1t not equally criminal to espouse the cause or the latter?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26

have existed in many years previously. Why can't the press of che State take up these possibilities and inspire the people with hope and confidence in Aiabama's future instead of devoting so much time to questions that will settle themselves if left alone?
 It will be nearly two years before these questions need be considered, while busi- ness questions are pressing and business opportunities are being neglected that should have concerted action at the pres ent time Look at the tide of immigra- tion that is coming Southward. What is Alabama doing to greet or receive it? Something must be done and done speed fly. else it will pass us by.
 
 A Baltimore firm of investors writes as follows: Please send me by return mail any prospectus, printed matter or sta tlstics you have regarding Birmingham. I have some inquiries from manufactur- CTS and investors here who desire to know something about the advantages and inducements offered for locating in your city"
 If the Commercial club could have an emergency fund it would be able to To- cate industries here much more readily than at present. There are industries now hanging on the ragged edge of un- certainty as to location that are strongly impressed with Birmingham's advan- tages, and would come here for much less inducements than elsewhere. It should be one of the measures for the coming year to consider the raising of such fund on the installment plan.
 
 The first Tuesday in May will be the an- nual meeting of the club. The regular monthly meeting will be held next Fri day, at which time the officers and di- rectors for the coming year will be nom- mated, and voted for the week after un rlc
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26

General Hardee was 'commandant at West Point. When war was declared, like Lee and all true sons of the south, he cast his fortune with the land upon which he first saw the light. He rose rapidly and soon became lieutenant general. He distinguished himself at Shiloh, at Chickamauga and around At lanta. Hardee's corps was the soul of Joseph E. Johnstons army.
 When the war closed General Hardee retired to his home in Selma, where he resided until his death. He lies buried there, and a handsome monument erect ed by his children honors his memory, Gen. Hardee was twice married. His first wife was Miss Dummett and his second wife was Miss Lewis, a sister to Col Ivey Lewis, whose widow, Mrs. Kate R. Lewis, resides on Underwood hill. Mrs Elizabeth Hardee Gage, daughter of General Hardee, also resides in this city on the South Highlands. She has several valuable mementoes of her dis tinguished father Another daughter married Major Chambliss, and the third daughter married Colonel Roy. who was his chief of staff.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
NOT FOR JOSEPH.

When the Birmingham State. the silver pa- per, started, and before it began to breathe, it was said that Colonel Hodgson Of Mobile would be editor-in chief. We did not believe it then, neither do we now. We have been reader of the Mobile Register for the past thirty or forty years, a portion of which time Colonel Hodson was editor, and if he Is edit ing The State now he has changed his style of writing wonderfully, we being the judge. The fact is, the editorials In The State don't sound like the Colonel was welding the pen.-Flor- ence G6Zette.
 There was formerly a farce comedy called the Two Johns." This time 'tis a melodrama, "The Two Josephs;" Jo- seph the first of Birmingham, Joseph tha second of Mobile.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
The .. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aU others
England and Hawaii.

London, April 25.-In the house of com- mons today Sir Edward Grey, under for eign secretary, said in response to in- quiries upon the subject that Hawaii was not under the protection of the United States. Therefore the British government could not apply to the au- thorities at Washington in regard to the treatment of Ex-Queen Liliukolani. A number of British subjects, Sir Edward said, had been arrested in Hawaii for taking part in the recent insurrection there, and they had made complaints of the hardships to which they had been subjected in prison. Besdess those who had been sentenced to imprisonment, many had been tried by court martial and had subsequently been induced to leave the country under pressure, as they assert The foreign office, Sir Ed ward said is carefully considering the protests of these persons, but has not yet decided whether or not the facts re- ported will Justify the government in taking action
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26

and shipments to Great Britain of 1000 bales and 1000 bales to the continent.
 Todays features: A decline in Liv- erpool, rains in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi; dullness of trade in Man chester; some European selling and some local and southern liquidation, said to be due in part to some nervousness in regard to the May notices tomorrow, contributed to the decline today. There was a rally at one time in local Wall street, New England southern and Eu- ropean buying, but prices afterward re- ceded. AS regards the notices tomorrow it is estimated that they will amount to something like 15, 900 bales, but it is con- tended that the cotton will be taken care of by large bull house here which has been very prompt in the transactions during the late advance.
 The bulls lay stress on the fact that considerable of the weak long interest has been liquidated; that general trade is improving; that the statistical posi- ton of cotton is promising, and that there is likely to be some reduction of acreage in spite of the predictions to the contrary; that the rains in Texas and elsewhere in the southwest are insuffi- cient, and in a word, that the outlook is favorable to those who feel friendly to cotton Some had an idea that the rains in Texas were going to cause @ great slump in the market, but the precipita- tfon in that state thus far this week has been pretty heavy, and yet the market has stood the shock very well indeed. If some of the smart bulls are nervous it is equally true that the bears are ner- VouS too,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
The Sums Cotton Review.

New York April 25.-The Suns cotton review says: Cotton declined g points on May, 7 points on June and to 6 points on other months. Later there was a rally, and still later another relapse, closing barely steady at a net decline on most months of to points, with sales of 167, 400 bales. Liverpool declined 16d on the spot, with sales of 12,00O bales; futures dropped to 23 points, closing quiet. New Orleans declined points, but recovered this and advanced to 8 points, and then declined slightly. There were no sales of spot cotton here. Southern spot markets were quiet and unchanged. The New Orleans receipts tomorrow are estimated at 5000 to 5000 bales, against 2419 last Friday and 912 bales last year: the port receipts were Il 106 bales. against 7944 bales last week and 4560 bales last year; thus far this week, 55.2S4 bales against 60,176 bales thus far last week.
 The Bombay weekly receipts were 79.0o0 bales. against 69.00O bales last year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26

rather bad reputation, has been at his home in Liberia, the negro suburb of Or mond, since he was shot. Today Sheriff and was accompanied by Sheriff Hagan of Putnam county, the latter a brother of Jeff Hagan. The two officers were watching Roland's house to prevent his escape while they waited for a warrant for his arrest. While they were passing near the house Roland from an open door opened fire with Winchester. The first shot hit Kurtz, striking him in the side and. passing through the chest. Death followed within ten minutes. Sher- if Hagan was prompt to act and shot at Roland several times, disabling him at the first shot He died within an hour. Hollands house was found to be quite an arsenal, being supplied with fire arms and ammunition
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
COMMERCIAL CLUB NOTES.

The figures published in these "notes'' on yesterday have attracted general in- terest and comment. It was not known before how extensive was the trade of Birmingham, as represented in the num- Der of cars handled here. The figures are given again, for they are worthy of wid- est possible dissemination. The number of cars handled in the Alabama Car Serv- ice association during March, out side the Birmingham district which in- cludes all Alabama. Columbus and Me ridian, Miss, was 4943, while Birming- ham station proper handled 4130.
 From every direction there Is evidence of returning activity and prosperity. Here are two items from the Chicago Banker and Investor, which is the very highest authority: "There are fewer un- employed men in the United States to- day than before in five years. Thou sands of manufacturing establishments have started up and many are running night and day." Here is the other: "Bank clearings are usually looked upon as pretty fair index of the condition of business. Of eighty cities reporting for the past week nearly every one evil denced a wonderful increase, as com pared to the same date one year ago.
 Here is another item from Chicago paper: Y" Things are looking up. Last week a New York concern loaned s1.00o.- 900 in a far Western city. where it would not have thought of loaning single dol- lar few weeks ago. In addition to this there has sprung up decided better feel ing for American securities in foreign markets. and there is every probability that it will increase steadily"
 All this shows that business Is fighting itself, despite the calamity howlers, and if Alabama can just be given only a half a chance the best business condi- tions will prevail here before fall that
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
upon the grave of his dead comrade. Re- spectfully,
 o. T. DOZIER, M. D., ROBERT CHISOLM, FRANK P. O'BRIEN,
 Committee, z
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.

OOO AAAaIhAN DAT AAol OOIN On account of the above meeting at Washington, D. o., May 9 to Is, 1885, the Southern Railway Company will sell tickets to Washington at rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be placed on sale May and s, and be good returning within fifteen days after date of sale.
 We have arranged to acrommo odate a large delegation from Birmingham and im- mediate vicinity, and it you wish to join the party will be pleased to confer with you, giving you detailed information as to the hotel accommodations in Washington and short pleasure trips out from Washing ton at reasonable rates, such as steamer trip to Mount Vernon, excursions to Balti- more, Philadelphia, New ork, etc.
 The Southern Railway presents to you for the Mobilization of this movement, a schedule of twenty -four hours from Birmingham to Washington with through sleeping cars, connecting in Atlanta with the great Washington South hwestern Vesti- buled Limited, composed exclusively of Pullman cars, including Pullman's latest improved dining car.
 l.. A. SHIPMAN,
 Trayeling Passenger Agent,
 2201 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. Telephone 1066. 4-7.1m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26

ag~The present management of the A GE-H E BALD has no claim against advertisers or Subscrib- CTS prior to February 11tll, 1S05. Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been sold and transferred. hence cancelled as between thSNdebtor and this paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
ANOTHER COUNTY HEARD FROM.

A prominent lawyer said to the Stroller yesterday: ''The Sunday issue of the State was the brightest and newsiest paper have seen issued from an Alabama press in twelve months. hs.',-Birmingham State.
 Poor deyil could he read?-Eufaula Times.
 Nexti
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
A Turn-Up in Ecllador.

New York, April 2A--The Herald's spe- cial from Lima, Peru, says: President Cordero of Ecuador has resigned, the vice-president taking his place. The Ecuadorean cabinet has reorganized, with Louis Zalvador as minister of the interior; Dr. Nunez, minister of finance; General Sarasti, minister of war, and Dr. Espinosa, minister of justice.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
REVISING THE RULES.
The General Passenger Agents Hard at
 Work in Atlanta.

Atlanta, April 25.-The second day of the convention of general passenger agents of the southern lines was spent for the most part in revising the rules
 for the government rate committee of the new Southern States Passenger asso- citation, recently established. The rules swere pretty much the same as those of 'the old association. The summer tourists sfor the season will be handled tomorrow The rates to the Atlanta Cotton States
 and International exposition will also come up tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
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 10 become q regular customer. Supply of stove and kindling wood on hand. Telephone 4S7.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26

The Birmingham Age-Herald is good paper, a bright paper and credit to the South, but it is laboring under a mistake when it says that it is "the only paper in the South publishing nine issues every week." The Florida Times-Union publishes fourteen issues every week, seven morning, six evening and one weekly, and is now looking for more worlds to conquer. The "Great and Good" still leads the process sion.-Florda Times-Union.
 Wait for us, brother, and we'll raise you one higher.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.

As especially recorded hourly tor the AGE HERALD on the standard thermome- ter at Hughes' drug store, corner Nine- teenth street and Second avenue. The fig- ures given ate In all instances for tempera- ture recorded in the shade and on a north ern sheltered e1posure:
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
MARRIAGE AT ATHENS.
Tullahoma Man Carries Of One of Lime
 ef0pa,s nnaapS

A IuIIahoma Man Carr1eS OH One Of Dlme-
 stone's Queens
 Athens, April 25.-(Special)-T beau- tiful belle, Miss Bertha Towns, and Mr. Emmet Russell of Tullahoma Tenn, were married at 2:30 today in the Metho- dist church. Dr. Putnam of the Ten nessee conference performed the cere- mony in the presence of a large audi ence of relatives and friends. They left on the 3:30 train for Nashville and Tulla- homa, where receptions await them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
HIS HOUSE AN ARSENAL.

A Florida Negro Kills an Officer and Is
 Slain Himself.
 Ormond, Fla, April 25.-Yesterday's shooting affray between Jeff Hagan and Judge Roland has resulted in a tragedy. Both men were shot yesterday in a quar- rel about the discharge of Roland by Ia- gan. Roland, who Is a burly negro of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD.
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 The Age-Herald will appreciate news from any community. If at small place where 1t has no regular correspondent, news reports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully received. All communications, of whatever charac- ter or length, should be written on only one side of the sheet
 
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 TRAVELLING AGENTS. MT. John P. Carpenter and MT. J. II. West are regularly authorized travelling agents of the Age-Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 25.-Indications for Alabama for the succeeding twenty four hours: Showers: SoutherlY winds
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
T. 10. SMITH.

Captain and A. A. G.
 The public and children especially are earnestly requested to bring as many flowers as possible to the wigwam and de- liver to the committee on the platform in order that every old soldier wih be ther- by enabled to place a floral m0mento
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26
Line of March.

Down First avenue to Twentieth street, up Twentieth to Sixth avenue, down Sixth avenue to Eighteenth street, thence to cemetery.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-26

Would 1t be proper to refer to China as "Japanned ware?"