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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
RICH RELATIONS.

A great deal has been said and written about poor relations. but very little about rich relations. Yet rich rela- tive is sometimes as much of a bete noir as a poor relation. A young man starts out to make his fortune. He is thrown with other men like himself. He keeps in sympathetic touch with them. They indorse his paper when he gets in close place, and extend other eourtesies that one business man is glad to extend to another Then our young man marries a girl whose father is reputed to be wealthy. He becomes al once cut off from his former associates in business. He is isolated. If he goes to them to get an indorsement they at once ask Why don't you apply to your rich father-in- law? He knows your condition better than we do. and if he won't indorse for you we certainly cannot be expected to take the risk" If misfortune overtakes him, if he burns out. or fails, or his partner feeces him. he gets no sympathy, for everybody says: Well it doesn't matter, his father-in-law will see him through"
 Again his rich relation constantly wounds his pride. He becomes subserv- tent and humble. If the rich relation has any cast off furniture or broken china, or run down buggy, he will send it down to him. The neghbors begin to talk about it and his wife is mortified and her anger rises. Even if he treats him self to some article needed in the house. hold he does not get credit for it. If he makes liberal contribution to the church there are critics who say that it is notIas much as it should be. for he has great expectations. If his rich re- lation pays him a visit he thinks it is done to mortify him.
 In a general way the disastrous infiu- ence of the rich relation Is apparent We will suppose that Good Times is the rich relation of the free silverites. Just see how they abuse him! They say that his visit is inopportune at this time-it thwarts their purpose to have free silver. So they abuse and berate him. All his pres ents are looked upon with suspicion, and cause a feeling of animosity instead or gratitude. They prefer to be let alone in their poverty. They hug hard times to their bosom. They make a fetish of their poverty and fall down and worship it. "Ephriam is joined to his idols."
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
U.NIONTOWN
Crop Reports Negro Babe Found on th
 Railroad-P Personal and General.


 Uniontown, June T.-(Special Corre- spondence. )-Refreshing rains have fallen in the past week, which will in sure a fine corn crop. Farmers are cut ting oats, and the crop is said to be the best that this section has seen in many years.
 MT. Wilchia Booker, one of our most experienced planters, reports the appear ance of the Mexican cotton pest on his plantation, four miles south of the city. The pest is small insect, which, when seen on the plant, resembles white fungus. and 1t is very injurious to the cotton plant.
 Mr and Mrs. James P. Davidson gave a very enjoyable card party at their counfry residence, ''The Slopes." on Thursday evening for their guests. Miss Nelson and Miss Sheppard. The house was gaily trimmed with flowers and the game was merry one, Miss Alma Hungerford winning the lady's prize, while Mir Wythe Munford won the gen. tleman'S.
 The friends of Mrs Sidney Knight will regret to hear that her illness has de- veloped such alarming complications that she has been taken to Birmingham, where she is under the care of one of the Magic City's famous physicians.
 A negro baby, apparently about ? months old, was found this morning on 
 of town. No one here knows anything about the child, and it is evident it was placed there with evil intent. Fortu- nately the child was found before the morning train passed. or it would doubt less have been killed.
 Captain Walden is down from Mont gomery to see his family.
 Rev. Bertram Brown occupied the pull pit of the Church of the Holy Cross on Sunday, preaching to good congrega- tions both morning and evening.
 Miss Minnie Nixon. who has been vis- iting friends in Marion has returned home.
 The Misses Taylor of Demopolis are visiting Miss Corcoran.
 pr. Connor. our distinguished veter- mary surgeon, has gone to his old home in Philadelphia. where he will remain some weeks.
 Miss Bland Nelson of Eutaw. who has been the guest of Mrs. James P. David son. has returned to Faunsdale. where she is visiting the family of Hon. Mims Walker
 Mrs. Mangum and her daughter, Miss Helen Mangum. of Auburn are visiting relatives in town.
 Miss Neita Ware has returned from Opelil<a, where she went to attend the Flowers Ross wedding
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
TONGUE HOLDING.

A newspaper correspondent asked MT. William M. Springer for his opinion of the free silver convention al Memphis and very much to his surprise he re- fused to express an opinion. merely say ing: "I now take only judicial view of such matters. l do not care to express any ideas regarding politics." When it is remembered that Springer was one of the most talkative members of the House his refusal to express himself is remark- able. So often was he on his feet that his name Springer seemed appropriate But now that he is United States District Judge in Oklahoma he mafnta aims a dis erect silence. It was the same way with Grant When he returned from the Mexican war as captain he ac- cepted position as clerk in his fathers store at Galena. He soon became known all over the country for his loquacity. It was his delight to gather a crowd around him and relate his experiences in Mexico and tell what he thought about slavery. But Grant as general was different man from Grant as captain. He became renowned for his taciturnity. He had wcighty matters on his mind and knew it was not polite to talk too much
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
THE AGE-HERAlD READING ROOM.

The Age Herald has fitted up neat reading room adjoining it's 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 10 read are welcome to call at any and all times, night or day as the reading room will always be oDen
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
FOUR GENERATIONS
In One Family and They Are All Married in
 the Same Room.

In One Family and They Are All Married in
 the Same Room.
 Boston Transcript.
 Miss Bessie c. Sampson and William Homer Lane were married at Bedford at noon today. Miss Sampson is the first native of the town of her sex to receive collegiate education, graduating in the class of go at Mount HolyolSe. MT. Lane is of the class of '92, Massachusetts in- stitute of Technology, and is now estab- lished in New York city as an electri- elan. The bride of today is the fifth generation of the family who have been married or begun welded life at this homestead, and she is the fourth genera tion to take upon herself the marriage vows beneath this roof tree. This sIc- cession has been entirely on the maternal side, her mother, grandmother and great grandmother having preceded her, the ceremony always being performed in the one room. The ceremony today was sim pie and impressive, being a combination of the Puritan and Church of England order, one peculiar to the officiating clergyman, the Rev. Dr. Hill of Selma. Following the ceremony came the wed- ding breakfast. After a short journey the young couple will reside in Newark, N. J.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
Grand Excursion Montgomery to Tampa on
 June 20 by the Plant System.

On Thursday, June 20. the Plant Sys- tenn will run a special excursion train from Montgomery to Tampa Fla, via the beautiful West Coast route. The rate from Montgomery will be only S5.5O for the round trip. one-half cent per mile. The train will consist of vestibule coaches, free reclining chair cars and Pullman sleepers, and will leave Mont gomery at 30 D. m. on the 20th, arriving at Tampa at o'clock the following morn ing. Returning the train will, five days later, leave Tampa at D. m., June 27. 1895. This is a rare opportunity for all to visit Tampa, and especially for lovers of fishing boating and bathing, as this is just the right season for enjoying such sports at that delightful resort. The fish ing alone is well worth the trip, as Tampa is noted for it's excellent fishing waters. This is the chance of life time, and no one should miss it. For any further information write to w. II. Jackson. travelling passenger agent. Montgomery, Ala; L. A. Bell, division passenger agent. Montgomery, Ala. $. w Wrenn, passenger traffic manager, Savannah, Ga. 6-lo-tJe-lS
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
BESSIE BUDGET.
Age-Herald Bureau,
Bessemer. June IS.

Father Murray is busy preparing a class of children for first communion on next Friday. The mass for the first communcants will be at a. m and will be followed by exposition of the most holy sacrament during the day, until D. m., when there will be bene- diction and a sermon.
 The Catholic school will close it's first session on Friday June 20.
 The preliminary trial of MT. Al Benson for the murder of Burt Rockett will come up before Esquire Harris Friday morn ing. All witnesses have been subpoenaed and the trial promises to be most inter- esting one.
 The Epworth league held a meeting here last night and had most enjoya- blc time. A large delegation from Bir- mingham was in attendance.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
pEMOPOLIs.
The Rcdy of MT. Ellington Decently Laid
 Away-Military Matters.

Demopo1is, June 17.-(Special Core spondence.)-In response to the wire of Marshal Monnier, the chief of police of Atlanta telegraphed last night as fol- lows: Mrs. Edgington says hold hus- bands body until she can communicate with you" The body was taken in charge by the Knights of Pythias and this morning it was embalmed, pr. Good Joe having volunteered his services The message from Atlanta also said that he belonged to the Knights of Honor. Elks, Knights of Pythias and Masons. The members of these organixafsans wired to several lodges, bat none rupcrted such a mepher. IL is thought however that his claim to be q Knights of Pythias.was all right, inasmuch us he gave the cor rect stip to Professor Beeson
 | Yout correspondent saw Dr. s. D Smith tf oday and learned from him that
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
MONTEVALLO.
The Industrial School Committee Royalty
 Entertained.

Montevallo, June 1S.-(Special Corre- spondence)-Judge II. AustiI Capt Thomas Plowman, pr. George B. Eager and Hon. w. w. Wadsworth. the indus trial school committee visited our town today. They were royalty entertained al the hosptable home of MT H. c. Rey- holds. They inspected the buildings and grounds offered them and seemed to be very favorably impressed.
 Capt E w. Booker and his daughter Miss Kate accompanied by Misses Wheeler and Slaton, spent the day also in Montevallo.
 Montevallo, with her magnificent grounds and central location, inlpresses everyone that this is the place for the industrial school.
 Miss Wheeler charmed the committee with her beautiful singing, and at the home of MT. c. C. Vandegrift they were entertained with music by Prof Monte Pickens and Mrs. Frank Corbett
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19

or tnlS county, ana was the nead or an excellent family. He was a sufferer from heart disease. the cause of his sad death.
 Two Blooms on One Stall.-The Troy Messenger says: John Trotman was in the city Saturday and said he was ready to shell down the corn" on the turnp question and let MT. Ramage take the honors, but as for cotton blooms he had them, two on a stalk the same day MT. Watkins brought in his bloom. MT. Trot- man should have brought in his blooms, but as he did not we will have to put him on the same string with MT. Watkins on cotton blooms and let them pull for hon orS on the first watermelon. Nothing will be taken as evidence in this case except the watermelon, per se.
 Fruit Shipping Pays.-The Anniston Hot Blast says MT. W G. Burdette of this city has shipped large quantities of huckleberries, plums and vegetables to northern and eastern markets in the last month and realized quite handsomely on most of them.
 At a Ripe Old Age.-The Gadsden Times-News prints the following: Jo- seph Silvey aged S5, died at his home near the car works last Friday. He has been afflicted with dropsy for some time. and this was the immediate cause of his death.
 A Peeping Tom in Opelika-The Opel il1a News prints the following. Early this morning "Peeping Tom," as this infa- nous pest was called during last sum- mer,s annoyance, visited the house of pr. A. Fl. Ried, on North Tallapoosa street, and called Miss Ried" at the window. The young ladies, of course. were frightened and did not raise an alarm It would be well if somebody would bestow load of fine shot upon this brute's physiogomy and stop his in- tolerable maneuvers.
 Work of Lightning.-The Brunddge News prints the following: Lightning struck a tenant house on MT. B. M. Rodg ers' plantation Tuesday afternoon. No one was in the house at the time. One of the window frames and sash was completely demolished, the roof torn up and other damage done. fine hog, which was under the building at the . time, was killed. The lightning also struck a cedar tree in MT. Rodgers front yard the same afternoon.
 'Rah for Tuskaloosa.-The Tuskaloosa Gazette says: Searcy Marlowe returned last week from Louisville, Ky, where he has been attending the dental college at that place. This ends his second year and both sessions he has led his class and won each year a scholarship that is worth $75. There were more than fifty in the class and Searcy is justly proud of his stand, and his Tuskaloosa friends extend congratulations.
 All Honor to the Old Vet.-The Tuslka- loosa Evening Times prints the following: Among the heroes of the lost cause" in TuSkalooSa county is an old man named Braun, upon whom devolved the honor of bearing from the battlefield the wounded body of Col w. c. Oates, now Alabama's distinguished chief executive. MT. Braun resides about twenty nAles north of this city.
 A Fine Turnp.-Speaking of turnips, how's this from the Brundidge News? MT. c. H. Ramage of Pronto carried to Troy one day this week a turnip of the amber globe variety which weighed fif- teen pounds and measured S514 inches in circumference
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
IN THE COURTS.

Iii the city court yesterday no cases were tried.
 George McAnnally has filed suit against Drennen & Go. The claim is for personal injuries received in the Mary Lee disaster, which occurred some months ago.
 Yesterday E. E. Perryman filed suit against the Tennessee Coal Iron ard Railroad company, as administrator for William Fielding.
 Chancery Court
 George A. Blinn vs. Alabama Iron works ct al. on trial.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
A Fly in the Beer.

If a fly drops in beer glass, one who has made a study of national character istics can easily tell the drinkers na- tionality by his action.
 A Spaniard pays for the beer, leaves it on the table, and goes away without saying word.
 A Frenchman will do the same, except that he swears while he goes
 An Englishman spills the beer and or ders another glass.
 A German carefully fishes out the fly and finishes drinking his beer as if nothing had happened.
 A Russian drinks the beer with the fiy-
 A Chinaman fishes out the fly, swal- lows it, and then throws away the beSiu Fliegende Blaetter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19

The 16to-1 supporters arc between the horns of a dilemma The return of good times will defeat their desire to have free silver. Yet they cant help but feel good over the return of opportunities for making money If good times continue they will be pros porous; if hard times come again they will get free silver. Whether Cassius do kill him. or he do kill Cassius, or each do kill the other, either way makes my gain"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
Sensitive Because of Her Age.

Many persons show so strange sensi- tiveness to the question of age that their friends may well avoid the entire sub ject. When Mrs. S. C. Hall was at least 70 years old she met at a reception a young clergyman who was apparently delighted to see her.
 Mrs Hal'' said he, q remember reading your books when l was a child, and that I was especially charmed by the Irish stories.'
 Then. rir." flashed Mrs. Hall. If you read my books when you were a child, you ought to know better than to say so."
 The mother of Julia Kavanaugh was a woman Of great intellectual power and unusual force of character, but even when she was so years old she was ashamed of her age.
 One day she won't with her French maid to the ceme i'y at Nice to visit the tomb she had erected to her daugh- ter. The two were standing before the the inscription. Julia Kavanaugh had then been dead seven years and her age. 54. was. of course, recorded.
 Madame must be very old," remarked the maid.
 "Old!" exclaimed Mrs Kavanaugh. Why should I be old? What do you know about my age?'
 "Mademoiselle was 54 when she died" continued the girl, and she has been dead some time. Therefore madam must De very old.'
 Mrs. Kavanaugh said nothing, but next day she sent mason to the cem- etcry and had the telltale figures re- moved. Youths Companion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19

The law requires the County Commits sioners to inspect the roads. and yet makes no provision for the hire of ve- hicles The Commissioners should get bicycles. They can get over more ground in a day on a bicycle and will know more about the road when they get home.
 Richard Croker is not the only croaker in the Democratic party.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
AGE-HERALD.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
Attention, Jefferson Volunteers

You are hereby ordered to rep your armory at S:30 o'clock D. m. day, June 20. Matters of utmo3 portance and interest to every n will be brought before the companY order is therefore imperative.
 J. K WARR
 Captain CommaI H. B. KHLNEDY. First Serge
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
A GREAT, BIG-HEARTED MAN.

Volumes have been written on the ac- tion of Horace Greeley in going on the bond of Jefferson Davis. Some writers have written sneeringly. others for win dication" and all have attempted some explanation except the true one. Presi- dent Davis himself hit upon the true mo- tive and his simple declaration is as a nugget of pure gold among the worthless pebbles of political asperity and erring judgment MT. Edward White of New York, writing to the New York Tribune of June 16, says that he made a tour of the South some three years ago and dis covered what MT Davis thought of Greeleys action. He says:
 During the course of ramble through the State Capitol at Montgomery. Ala, l fell in with the late EX. Governor Watts An many likenesses of eminent Alabamians which adorned the walls of the library. and l could not help observing it's resemblance to the pictures of Mir Greeley when he was in manhood's prime. Mr Watts smiled as though he were pleased with the compari- son. and l asked him if he cared to give me his estimate of the character of the man who undoubtedly stood for a greater power against the policies of the Southern leaders and statesmen than any other man of his time Upon reflecting moment, he said he would answer my question by telling me how Jefferson Davis replied to an inquiry of his regarding Mir. Greeley
 It was just after MT. Davis had returned from Fortress Monroe. and MT Watts was curious to know what his vanpuished, though unreconciled, chief thought of MT. GreeIeys singular action in signing the fla nous bail bond. H therefore put this di- rect question to him:
 'Mr Davis what do you think impelled MT. Greeley to do what he did2p
 Now, Mir. Davis was nothing if not earn est and emphatic in conyersaton,f said Mr. Watts and after responding in sort of Yankee fashion by asking me if l knew Mir. Greeley, and receiving a negative re- ply he said:
 |" I thought you did not know him. or you would not have asked that question There was but one underlying motive in that mans action, and that was pure goodness He performed that service to me because he is great, big-hearted man."
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19

Money is plentiful and the rate of in terest becoming lower and lower. An English loan company has an agent in this city, and he offers loans at per cent. which is below the legal rate. Advices from the money centers of Flu rope say that money was never so plenti- ful nor so cheap. The State of Maryland has just floated s1z per cent gold bonds at 1041s.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19

of this county and was the head of an excellent family. He was a sufferer from heart disease. the cause of his sad death.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-19
A Horse Weeds the Garden

Henry Moore, a planter living near En- glewood, Ala, has a valuable riding horse, Kit, which he has trained to do light garden work in unique way when not on duty under the saddle.
 When Kit was young colt he had the misfortune to sprain his knee in racing and romping about the pasture, and to give him careful attention and to keep him well out of harms way his master put him in the garden to take things easy until his recovery. Moores garden, like the average one in that section, sometimes gets overrun with cocoa grass and having occasion to chop it out pretty frequently he hit upon a plan by which he might be relieved of this almost enG- less work, during Kits confinement
 The colt had always seemed remarka- ply quick and intelligent, and with very little training Moore taught him to pull grass as cleverly and neatly as it could be done by hand. In short while Kit was engaged as regular gardener, as it were. keeping the beds as clean as the floor and piling the grass in the walks to be removed by barrows. s.-Philadelphia Times
 Go to Bed at Montgomery, Get Up at the
 Ocean.
 Pullman sleepers, free reclining chair cars. leave Montgomery daily.
 Leave Montgomery 71O a. f1l., TAO p. m.
 a. m.
 Arrive Brunswick 7:s5 p. m., 7:s0 a. ri
 Close connections at Plant System dock with boats for Cumberland and St. Simon's. B. w. WRENN, Passenger Traffic Manager Savannah,
 Ga. l.. A. BELL. Division Passenger Agent. Montgomery, Ala. 6-15-5t