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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Smarter Than UeT,ooled.

What station was that?' demanded the passenger in the rear seat, suddenly rousing himself, strengthening up, and projecting his voice through the dimly- lighted car, says the Chicago Tribune.
 The conductor, who was coming down the aisle, stopped and held his lantern close to the speakers face.
 Tt was Bragdon,' he replied. "Ain't you the man that wanted to get off at Smallville?"
 T am," rejoined the passenger. q asked you to wake me up when we got there and you said you would
 q did wake you up.''
 70, you did, did you? How far have we gone past Smallville?"
 "Fifty-flve miles,"
 And you walked me up? Strange l didn't know anything about itt'
 q shook you, called out the name of the station, and you said all right and reached for your hat. I supposed you were wide awake. Several passengers got off there and I took it for granted that you were one of them."
 "Well, l wasn't. I'm pretty hard to wake up. You ought to have been sure about it. I had friends waiting for me at the station. It'll make an awful muss. I wouldn't have had this to happen for a thousand dollarsr'
 You can telegraph them, can't you?"
 'I suppose I can. Whats the next sta- tion?"
 "FlaXwood."
 "Does the next train back stop there 9" "Yes."
 Well, you give me a note to the con- ductor, can't you, telling him to pass me back to Smallville? It's as little as you can do. It wasn't my fault that I got carried past
 The conductor sc1ibbled a few lines on piece of paper and handed it to him.
 We're coming to Flaxwood now" he sald, looking at him sharply. Are you sure you're awal1e?"
 "Ill get off here, anyhow responded the passenger, grabbing his valise and starting for the door, whether I'm awake or not"
 As the train pulled out of F1atwood the brakeman, standing on the rear plat form of the last coach, heard a voice call ing out in the darkness:
 Hello, old fellow I was afraid you wouldn't be here to meet me. I came all the way on a 50-cent ticket. There's more than che way to beat a railroad b'goshr'-EXchange.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Official Route to Boston. Mass.

On account of the Knights Templar conclave at Boston August 26 to August 30. the Southern Railway company will sell tickets at rate of one fare for the round trip August Is to August 25, good returning until September 10, with privi- lege of extension, to be good leaving Boston not later than September 30. Cy- rene Commandrey No. 10 has selected the Southern Railway company as the official route, and have arranged for a special train to consist of Pullman's latest improved sleepers, including modern dining car. The train will be flandled through from Birmingham to Boston without change, and is to contain Memphis and Birmingham commandery and sir knights from Mississippi. The members of Birmingham commandery can secure sleeping car assignments by conferring with Messrs. M. D. Montague and George F. Wheelock, committee on transportation, who will assign you quarters at the headquarters of the com mandery at Boston. It will be under stood that any person who desires to make the trip can take advantage of the above rate. The Southern is the only line that takes you through Atlanta, Bal timore, Philadelphia and New York city with variable route north of New York. Passengers using this line are landed within a few blocks of the headquarters of the commandery
 l.. A. STEPHAN, T. P. A.,
 2201 Second Avenue.
 S-13-til-25
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Republican 'oe Talk.

The Hon. Thomas Henry Carter, chair man of the republican national commit- tee, was bobbing around town yesterday and spent a little time at the Oriental hotel, Coney Island. The Hon. Don Cameron of Pennsylvania was at the Holland house, fully convinced that Sen ator Quay will win his battle on August 2S. MT. Carter and all republicans sup posed to be close to Benjamin Harrison are inclined to view with dismay the prospective victory of Quay. as it is very well understood in the inner circles that if Quay defeats the Chris Magee outfit the Harrison folks will get no support for their candidate from Pennsylvania in the next republican national conven- tion
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Wanted to Feel Like Boy Again.

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 A wagon loaded with mineral water jugs backed up on the curbstone in front of a bottling establishment the other day. and the drivCH proceeded to unload his wagon by tossing the jugs. one at time, to colored youth who stood on the op- posite side of the curbstone, ready to catch all that came his way. When things were moving nicely an old man who occupies a house next door stepped out of his own door, threw a brick as straight as bullet and broke one of the jugs, while it was in transit from the driver to the colored boy. He darted back into his own domieile before the driver could recover himself enough to make protest. A few minutes later an- other jug was smashed and again the old man disappeared with a merry laugh. This was kept up until about a dozen jugs had been smashed, when the angry proprietor stopped the old fellows fun by causing his arrest on the charge of ma licious mischief.
 When Judge Harrison read the charge to him the old man laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks, and then admitted his guilt. In making his ex- planation he told the astonshed magis- trate that he was able and willing to pay all the damage he had done, and said q saw those jugs flying and I knew in my own heart that I would have thrown bricks at them when I was a boy sixty years ago. I just wanted to see how it would feel asain, and couldn't help my self" The explanation was satisfactory, and, after settling, the old fellow went away, still laughing heartily
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
NO TIME TO BE LOST.

The reports that the Chinese govern ment has declined to allow the British and American governments to inquire into the outrages at Kucheng is not sur- prising to those who have kept up with events in the Flowery Kingdom.
 The Pekin government is on it's last legs, and has made a cowardly surrender to the native jingo element in the vain hope of forestalling a revolution. In other words, it has thrown a tub to the whale. This is shortsighted policy, for it has thereby renounced all hope of the moral and physical support of European powers, which might have enabled it to withstand revolution.
 As a matter of fact, we know next to nothing of the real situation in China. What news we have comes principally from the treaty ports. But this action of the Chinese government confirms the worst apprehensions which our meager sources of information have aroused. It is evident that the disntegration of the Chinese empire is approaching, and the doom of the present dynasty is practi- cally sealed
 Nothing can be clearer than the duty of clNlllzeu natlons. They must make Sucn a demonstration in China as will secure the immunity of Europeans in that coun- try, whether missionaries or engaged in commerce and which will act as a bar rier against the wave of rapine and bloodshed which threatens to overwhelm the Celestial Kingdom
 Humanity. Christianity and civiliza- ton demand that the Caucasian nations England and the United States especial ly, make a demonstration in China, and that without delay.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Maybe So.

Vall1yrie IT, which reached New York yesterday, will have the warm welcome due from every American for gallant attempt to win the worlds greatest tro- phy in the field of sports. Valkyrie is, it may as well be frankly admitted the best boat which has come over here after the cup. She is not at her best in a strong breeze, but in light weather she is some three or four minutes faster in thirty miles, as compared with boats of known relative speed than Defender. The latter may improve, and the race may after all have that rare thing on the New York Yacht club course-a breeze.-Philadelph Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
VERBENA.
A Lot of Personals-A Gold Nugget That Suggests the Richness of That Field.

Suggests the Richness of That Field.
 Nerbena, Aug. 19.-(Special.)- Miss Sal lie Barnett is visiting relatives in Ken lucky
 Miss Emmie Clisby is the charming guests of friends here.
 Mrs. F. A. Gulledge is visiting friends at Fayetteville.
 Messrs. E. H. Wingate, Sr., and P. H. WinGate. Jr., of north Alabama have been visiting relatives in Nerbena.
 Miss Mary Car Gibson one of Verbe- mas most cultured and accomplished young ladies, has returned from de- lightful visit to the Chautauqua meeting at Mont Eagle.
 Messrs. J. c. Taylor, w. J. Chambers and Blocker Williamson of Montgomery spent the Sabbath with friends in our city.
 Col. F. c. Sheperd's s family of the Capi- tai City will lspend some time at the Cliff ton house; also Miss Clara Sheperd of Pensacola and Miss Emile Melville of New Orleans, two charming young la dies. are stopping at the Clifton house.
 Col F. c. Sheperd spent Sunday with his family at the Clifton house.
 Mrs. Kirkpatrick of Montgomery is the guest of friends in our city.
 MT. Emmett Northington of Autauga and Miss Glennie McMorries of Clanton have been visiting relatives at the Cliff ton house.
 I see that they have found a very rich gold mine in north Alabama. We have gold down here too.
 Your correspondent has a nugget that contains eighty-five grains of pure gold that was dug out of the mines near here. There have been good many large mug gets taken out of the mines One nugget contained over 400 grains of gold and an- other one contained about S25.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Highest of all in Leavenng Powe-Latest U S. Report R>'A'!! >''! Bskass7 RBskiaes
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

a bridal tower Yes, but you can't have one. The railroads are all showed un- der and towers have gone out of fashion, anyhow Then 1 want a diamond ring.
 Now, don't say that, Sarah, for I went to every store last Saturday and they was all out of diamond rings Then I want a set of mink furs.' Mink fursl William, I know you would buy 'em for her in a second, but they've gone out of style, and can't be had. Sarah, I'm yer father, ain't II? Yes, dad And I've always been tender of ye.' Yes Then be tender of me. I want to see ye mar ried to William. You can't have tower nor a diamond ring, nor a set of furs but I'll buy you a pair of gaiters. William will pay for the oysters, and I'll see that mother divides up the dishes and bedding with ye. Sarah, do ye want to see my gray hairs bowed own?, N-o-o-o.
 Then don't funk out will they be two-dollar gaiters?' Yes And all the oysters we can eat?' Yes. all you can stuff And a tower next fall, if wheat does well? Yes. Then I guess I will Come Bill. I don't keer ? cents for you. but I want to oblige father
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
A Stunning Gown.

Boston Evening Transcript.
 A gown worn lately at Saratoga is of taffeta silk, showing floral stripes in nat ural colors, with dots interspersed be- tween on cream white ground. Sleeves and skirts are of the taffeta and the cor-- sage is of pale pink mousseline laid in fine plaits. These terminate below the bust and are held in position by blouse of cream white embroidered satin. Col lar and belt of green velvet.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
snnr HIM HOWL.

The heavy shipment of gold today. and the prospect for another Saturday, have no effect on the stock market. There is an abiding confidence in the loyalty of the syndicate and it's ability to keep the contract inviolate.
 However, the small-bore yawper will continue to yawp. It is his privilege. and the country is too good humored. in the light of returning prosperity, to take him seriously even as nuisance.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Suddenly Recovers Hearing.

Cn1caSO CnrOnlcie.
 A stolid looking youth about 16 years old walked into the office of a prominent attorney, and holding out sheet of foolscap paper glanced from one to the other of the four men in the room.
 'Is this for me?" asked the attorney.
 The boy made no reply, but stood hold ing the document until the attorney took it and read it aloud:
 q lost my speech and hearing through falling off a train and lying for two days in the sun in an open field. l have no friends to assist me and l would be thankful for any help"
 The attorney had just finished reading the paper and handed it to the luckless applicant. when one of the men in the office turned to another and said in con- versational tone.
 "Is this the same boy, officer?"
 With a start of alarm the deaf and dumb youth turned toward the speaker, and glancing at the officer" hastily left the office.
 That usually fetches them,'' said the lounger dryly as he lit a fresh cigar.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Horse and Horse.

The Cincinnati Commercial-Gazett notes that London tbeologian-he should be called a deviloglan-estimates the population of hell at twelve thousand millions, and then exultantly says that Chicago can never hope to equal this" '" Perhaps not but she will probably claim that she has a larger delegation in that big convention than any other town Of her age in "the known world. New Or leanS Daily States.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Be Back in 'o6.

The silver conference in Washington has met and adjourned, and the most en- thusiastic devotees of the white metal will have to allow that it was rather forlorn and dismal gathering The at tendance was chiefly remarkable for the distinguished silverites who were not there, so to speak. and the proceedings from beginning to end were marked by nothing that gave the occasion the char acter of a dignified and deliberate assem- blage.-Boston Herald.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
RutTt Sna,,I,ed snain

The mayor of Havana says that the Cuban rebellion lis not a serious mat ter" Well probably that settles it. but if an uprising which requires 100000 men to suppress it. and even then is not sup pressed is not serious, the world would like to know what this truculent gentle man would consider serious.-Boston Traveller.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

RsThe present management ot the AGE-H F RALD has no claim against advertisers or SubScrib- CTS prior to February 11th, 1850. Under decree of court accounts up to that date have been Soid and tran nSferred. hence cancelled as between the debtor and this paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Triennial Conclave Knights Templar, Bos-
 ton. Mass. August 26 to Both

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company will have tickets on sale for the above occasion on August Is to % at the rate of one limited first-class fare for the round trip. This rate applies via any direct route to Boston, and will carry you through all the principal cities of the north and east, including Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York. Variable route tickets will be on sale at a slight advance.
 Remember that you are not troubled with exchange orders when leaving home, as you will be furnished with a straight ticket to Boston and return.
 For full information address or call on
 R. F. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent L. & N. R. R. Co. S-20-6t
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Sounding Brass.

The queen had nothing to say, and said it with direct and statesmanlike brevity. The royal speech is model for silver orators, who also have nothing to say, but are consuming months and years in Voicing the vacuum.-Globe- Democrat,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

Colonel Denson asks, DO you think it right to give the control of the money of the country to the quacks and money sharks?" We are trying our best to keep them out, colonel no silver mono metallic quacks are wanted in our back yard
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Notice.

We have just received a carload of choice California wines, such as Clarets, Port, Sherry and White Wine. They are equal in quality to any imported wines; prices are within reach of everybody. Special inducements to parties buying by the barrel. Samples free of charge. Give us call.
 M & A. WISE,
 Corner Norris Ave. ard goth St.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
In snite of the silverloons.

The number of commercial failures at present is much below last years figures. This is a business pointer which is wortfs something. Trade is larger than 1t was a year ago, and it is carried on under better conditions.-Globe-De
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Self.Written.

"Isn't it about time,'' says the Conl- mercia1 Appeal, that some one was again writing an obituary for the free silver craze?' It is not necessary. It Is writing it's own obituary day by day. Nashville American.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

If reports speak true Hon. Cal. Brice is in the same position as that occupied by Murphee's damsel, and can say to the Democratic State convention, You can't lose me, Charley"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

TExcLUsIvE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED PRESS, UNITED PRESS, NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED PRESS, NEW YORK Asso- GATED PRESS, CABLE NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND SUPERB SPE- GAL STATE SERVICE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Low Rates to Ohio, Indiana and Illinois in
 September.

Besides making a rate of 1 cent per mile to Louisville, Ky, for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment Sep tember to H. the Baltimore and ono Southwestern railway has arranged to sell round trip tickets from Louisville to all points in states named within dis tance of 300 miles of Louisville at the rate of one fare for the round trip This Will enable veterans and others to visit their old homes in the above states. Tickets will be on sale at Louisville, New Albany and Jeffersonville September 13 and 14. good returning until October 3. For fur ther particulars address J. M. Ches- brough, St. Louis, Mo. aug 21-2S-sep
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Triennial Conclave, Knights Templar, Bos-
 ton, Mass, August 2o to 30, 1895.


 The twenty-sixth triennial conclave of the Knights Templar will take place in Boston August 2G to August 30 The Plant system, realizing the great impor- tance of this gathering at Boston, and be- ing elected as the official route from the south, hereby announce that round-trip tickets will be sold from all coupon sta tions on it's line and all principal points on other roads in Alabama at rate of one fare for the round trip. These rates will apply over the Plant system, Mont gomery to Savannah, thence by rail through Richmond, Washington and New York to Boston, or via Savannah and Ocean Steamship company to Bos ton Tickets by the rail route will be on sale August 23, A and 25, and via Savan- nah and Ocean Steamship company Au- gust 20 and 21 All tickets will be good to return until September 10, but can be extended to September 30 by applying to joint agent of the terminal lines at Bos- ton. Tickets via Savannah and Ocean Steamship company include meals and berth aboard steamer The Plant sys- tenn operates double daily fast passen- ger trains between Montgomery, Savan- nah and Charleston, connecting with the Atlantic Coast line, carrying through Pullman sleepers to Washinkton and New York, connections being made at Washington with through sleepers to Boston.
 For further information apply to near- est ticket agent or write to
 l.. A. BELL.
 Division Passenger Agent,
 Montgomery, Ala.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
'Twas Ever Thus.

It's always that way with great men in public life. Caesar had his Brutus, Charles had his Cromwell and Benjamin Harrison had his son Russ.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
TOPICAL TALKS.

MT. D. L. B.-I have been debating whether or not it is proper for a tomb stone dealer to call on a sick friend. If he called during his friends illness it might imply that he was expecting a future order. His presence might shock the sick man. If he called after his friends death to offer condolence to the family they could not help but imagine that his grief was mixed with gratitude "a lively sense of favors to come.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Toilette Don'ts

Don't wear tan shoes if you are in mourning-you might as well wear yell low gldves with crape bonnet.
 Don'l wear a diamond brooch on Q shirtwlist, believing it an ornament-it's 5 a horrori
 Don't ask any nice girl to take care of your husband while you go away for the summer. Maybe she'll like the occupa- ton, and maybe she won't. Maybe he'll not like it, and maybe he willard the last is the worst of all
 Don't let a swing door slam in the next comer's face, simply because he is a man. To be courteous to the other sex is not necessarily to be immorall
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
THE EDITOR AT LARGE.
Unnecessary.

In popping the question. he did prefer To do it in a manner firm and steady; He did not go on his knees to her She was on his knees already.
 Life.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Cheap Trip to Atlanta Only s2 Round Trip

There will be an excursion from Bir- 'mingham to Atlanta via the Southern railway Saturday, August 24, at the rate of $2 for the round trip. The regular rate from Birmingham to Atlanta and return is $10. so you can realize what a cheap trip we offer. Train will leave the union depot at II 80 p. m. Saturday, August 24, and returnig leave Atlanta at o'clock D. m. August 26 allowing you two whole days in the metropolis of the south in which to visit the exposition grounds and see the grand preparations for the expo sition without charge. Special coaches will be provided for both white and col ored people and perfect order maintained throughout the trip. S-15-td
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Moi by Jug Full.

The slyer-plating of the democratic party will never be accomplished by the Immortal Seventy-eight. = Nashville American.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

The silver orator at East Lake spoke of intrinsic value as foolish ruse of the banks. In this he resembles those philosophers who tell us that when we see man it is not really substance we see, but an outline which has it's birth in our imagination. Does this sage mean to deny specifically that intrinsic value has any weight? If so, then imitation governs, and the 50-cent dollar will in- fate everything except the prosperity of the country that handles it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

At the present writing England has an elephant on her hands in the person of the Prince of Afghanistahn. He has been visiting for some months, but does not seem to know when to go home. Vic toria has told him that he need not again call on any member of the royal family. William of Germany, a fellow guest of the nation, snubbed him, and he is angry, but still he will not go home.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

Commissioner Smith-On the train the other day met with Sherley, who travels with James Whitcomb Riley. He said that Riley was introduced to d man that had a hare-lip and lisped badly. In the course of the conversation Riley asked him what his occupation was. He said he taught, elocution.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

Colonel Denson in his speech made use of the phrase, mo man. gold bug or what not" The Age Herald in referring to the silverloon has often intimated, "name it and you may have it." The prize is now the property of Colonel Denson by di- vine right of gab
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures summer weakness because it makes rich, pure blood.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

Like Sir Walter Scott our own Mark Twain proposes to settle every. debt he owes with the product of his brain. 'It has been reported that I sacrificed for the benefit of the creditors the property of the publishing firm whose financial packer was. and that am now lectur- ing for my own benefts This is an error. l intend the lectures as we'll as the prop erty of the creditors. The law recognizes no mortgage on a mans brain and a merchant who has given up all he has may take advantage of the rules of in- solvency and start free again for him self; but honor Is a ahrder master than the law. It cannot compromise for less than 100 cents on the dollar, and its debts never outlay" he writes, and has started on featuring tour that embraces the whole civilized and English speaking world. He says he. hopes to satisfy every obligation in four years, at which time he will make new and unencumbered start at the age of 64 years.