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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-04-05

OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-04-05

This nation Who cheats its poor robs
ITSELF.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

wonderful changes seen in one mans lifetime. Strange recollections come back of boyhood days when we used to receive papers from this section spotted with queer piotures-a man or woman with black face running at full speed and under it, Run away from the sub scriber $100 reward'' or whatever the reward was If one wants measure of the changes, he may find it in this old document, which copy verbatim, ald it is but one of many thousands of 40 years ago:
 State of Georgia
 Spalding County ss
 Know all men by these presents that David Johnson of said state and county, for and in consideration of natural love and affection to my granddaughter Eliza ". Johnson, and for and in consideration of the sum of five dollars, do by these presents give and grant unto my granddaughter Eliza ". Johnson, certain negro woman Molly, twenty Seven years Of age, of coppor complexion, five feet one inch high. Also her three children to wit Chester field boy six years of age with yellow com plexion, Willis boy four years of age dark complexion, Green boy two years of age, dark complexion-together with all her future increase; to have and to hold said negro won- an Molly and her three children to her the said Eliza w. Johnson her nelfS ana aSSlBnS forever.
 In testimony 6sc. this the 22d day of March 1855. DAVID JOHNSON. IL. S. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of T. A Lawson.
 MARION PATRICK, J. P.
 And ten years later all were free And now "the said Molly's" sons, which it may be observed were of different shade of color, as was suitable for gift to young lady, may be among the con- tributors to this exhibit. Whether the "sun do move," as Rev. Jasper claims, or not, it is certain that the world does and that within nay recollection the ne- groes have moved very fast.
 J. H. BEADLE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
DIR. E. A SMITH ACCEPTS

Dr. Eugene A. Smith, state geologist has notified the committee having thet matter of the Southern Mining conven- ton in charge that he will accept their invitation to act as president of the con- venton which will be held at Auditorium hall of the exposition, commencing Oc- tober 1 and to continue two days.
 The convention is to be congratulated on the decision, which has been held in abeyance until the present, as the uniVer- saty opens on the same day, but in con- sideration of the importance of this oc- casion and that the honors would be re- cprocal, arrangements were made that will enable the doctor to give his time to the convention.
 Among those who will attend are some prominent north and south, Dr. w. E. Phillips of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, T. H. Aldrieh of this city, John c. Jones, Esq, Blackley, N, C., MT. Julien s. Carr of Durham, N. C.; largely interested in North Carolina mines, Hon. J. H. Bagley. with his fair wife, and many others who have signi- fled their intention to be in attendance.
 The committee extends general invi- tation to all mining industries of every character to participate in this conven- tion and no doubt exists in the minds of the committee that all who can will at tend to make the occasion an eXampled success, and that an adjournment will net be reached without creating an in fluence that will be permanent and up lifting of this especial line of industry. which will have a most beneficial effect upon he entire south.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
A Sound Rasis

"The sound money men, says the New York World, "do not propose to dimin- ish by a dollar the silver now in eircula- tion or to take from it any of its legal tender powers They have no thought of dscrediting any of the money we have. Their sole purpose Is to keep all of it upon a sound money basis, so that every dollar of it shall buy a. hundred cents worth of goods at all times and in all places." This Is a fair statement of the purpose of the sound money men, and it is so brief and simple that it can be understood by anyone. It should sat isfy all honest men. and we believe that it will finally prevail. The sound money men would not reduce the amount of money in circulation; the free silver men would diminish the amount of money to the extent that gold now enters into the currency of the country. Free silver means all silver and no gold.-Charles- ton News and Courier.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
THE AGE-HERALD READING ROOM.

The Age-Herald has fitted UT, neat reading room adjoining its business office, where daily papers from all east ern, southern. western ana hortnefA II points will be kept on file for the benefit and information of the public. Papers from the following cities can always De found there: Boston, New York, Phila- delphia, Baltimore. Richmond, Charles- ton Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta, C!n- 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 umes, night or day as the reading room will always be open.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
workmen and the Tag System.

There is among American workingmen a sentiment which objects strongly to anything resembling an injury to their self-respect as free and independent citi- zens. It is this sentiment which is at the bottom of the sturdy objections made to the Illinois Steel company's proposi- ton to number it's employees and compel them to wear tags, presumably as means of keeping stricter account of their comings and goings. The working men evidently feel that this system, with it's suggestion of prison convict methods, implies both suspicion as to their trlistworthinesS and an injury to their Self-respect as individuals.
 In the main American sentiment will uphold them In this country, at least, workingmen are something more than mere machines to be checked off and tagged and labeled. They preserve their individual existence; they are known by name, not by number, and they are decidedly averse to any plan which pro- poses to lower their standards of self respect Possibly the company which in- vented the tag system believes that it will simplify and expedite business. It would be a poor enough business man agement, however, which could not hit upon some expedient just as serviceable and in no way as offensive as the one proposed
 Nor will 1t do any good to protest that the workingmen's objections are built upon a mere sentiment. Sentiment of the right kind is behind all honor, all patriotism and all honest citizenship. In this case it is the very admirable senti- ment of independent manhood. and, as such, the public would be glad to see it respected and observed.-Chicago Rec
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

with rates ranging from $1 to s5 per day. There are also 225 regular boarding houses of the class which is permanent without reference to the fair. In addj- ton some 5000 lodging rooms have been registered, which are to be reported daily to the headquarters a 3s Wall street. op- posite union depot to the end that visi- tors may find accommodations at once. Last of all, scores of halls and upper floors in warehouses have been roughly fitted with cots and washstands for cheapness and emergency. Communication tickets can be had at low rates to the neighboring towns, where good rooms can be secured. Much is also said about the fact that not hotel or boarding house in the city has raised it's rates, so on the general range one may see this show at any rate he chooses, may live like prince for $5 day or starve like a gentleman for 50 cents.
 The colored people, as I said, design to make the greatest effort of their lives. and as I walk through their department I am continually impressed with the
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
Newlands Demoralized.

The Worlds interview today with Con- gressman Newlands is of peculiar inter- est and significance.
 MT. Newlands is chairman of the exec utive committee of the national silver party, the chosen executive head of the movement for the free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to l.
 He gives the cause up. He sees clearly that for the present at least the crusade for cheap money is hopeless.
 And he sees the reason. Reviving bus mess prosperity has put an end to the craze. Men who are busy at profitable work do not spend their time in planning a coin debasement that may ruin the prosperity in which they have share.
 Such craZes are always the outcome or discontent, and with prosperity discon- tent disappears.
 It is a good time while prosperity IS with us to subject our currency system to thorough. scientific revision and to rid it of the features which are always a menace to the general welfare and an excuse for wild cheap-money schemes.
 Congress at its next session ought to provide for a competent non-partlsan commission to consider the whole subject. New York World.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
ALABAMA'S RESOURCES.

It is impossible to overestimate them The climate the soil, the minerals, all taken together make the state one with out a parallel in the union. There is no doubt about that, and one of the reasons why it does not rank first in all material respects is, we have been slow to adver- tise our resources.
 All we need is more money, brains and muscle. These we can have in abun- dance if we would only advertise in the right way. One of the best advertise ments for this Country is to quit our wrangling In politics and work for po- litical tranquility. This will cost you nothing and yield a largaArofit.
 The drift of things is southward. Take ''the tide at its flood" and reap the rich reward of seeing your state dotted with cotton mills and iron mills of every kind and various other industries that add so much to the material prosperity of a country.
 Then there are other ways to advertise, and it is earnestly hoped that the proper authorities have taken adequate meas ures looking to proper exhibition of our agricultural and mineral resources at the Atlanta exposition.
 Heretofore Alabama has been slow to show up abroad on such occasions in such a way as to do herself justice.
 The writer has had for some weeks past good opportunities to hear our resources discussed by men of wealth and intelli- gence living north of the Mason and Dixon line-men who have both brains and mony; men who especially know of our mineral resources, men who know that we have not far from the city of Birmingham the three minerals neces- sary for the manufacture of iron in closer proximity than can be found in the world and i'll quantities sufficient to last 1000 years. and that iron can be made in north Alabama cheaper than anywhere else on the globe. Yes all this is known. It is also known that cot ton mills can be made to pay better where the cotton is grown, and the cotton mills are coming south.
 Money muscle and brains are drifting south Let us encourage all this by less attention to politics and a more diligent application to business in all it's depart ments By offering cheap lands, cheap houses and cheap house rent (Birming ham is already making mistake on this point and forestalling the repopulation of her oHy) and convincing all new corners that this is, as it was in days of yore. the home of the brave and the land of the free.
 Do this and you will soon see Alabama take her place in the grand galaxy as one of the first states in the union.
 GEO. r. ELLIS,
 Blount Springs Sept. 1S ..
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
FIRST DAY OF DEDICATION
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 presented Lieutenant-General Schofield who said:
 Our forefathers, who framed the con stitution left on record the fact that by so doing they sought to establish more perfect union of the states. They laid broad foundation. but the union remain ed imperfect. It was left for you to de bate for four years the questions un- settled by the fathers, and after terri hle. earnest argument to settle them For the first time in the history of the continent there now exists united happy and harmonious people. That perfect union has been established by the services which you laid at the feet of our common country"
 At this point. the heat being intense, Governor Morton felt compelled to re- tire and his departdre, accompanied by his imposing and numerous staff, was taken by many of the audience to mean the completion of the programme. The consequence was that the exercises were abruptly and somewhat unexpectedly brought to a close. The occasion, despite the intense heat and the immense crowd in attendance, passed off without sim gle unpleasant feature or incident. e
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
- A Practical Illustration.

Three years ago the exportation of a few millions of gold and q correspond- ing shrinkage of the gold reserve would have attracted no attention But now, since We have had practical illustration of the evil effects that can result from a raid on the reserve through our beautiful system of paper currency, the fuctua- lions of the reserve are wa tched in some quarters with anxiety. But there is no occasion for any uneasiness what ever As long as Cleveland is president and Carlisle secretary of the treasury the gold reserve our national credit and the peoples money will he protected - Courier Journal
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
star-Eyed Goddess to the Rescue.

It is fair to say that MT. Cleveland himself has said or done nothing which could be construed as sanctioning any third term movement.-Utica Press. It is also fair to Mr. Cleveland to say that he has said or done nothing which could be construed as opposing a third term project, or objectins to the efforts of the third term plotters New York Sun. If we are going in for fairness let us ac- knowledge that it is also fair to say that MT. Cleveland has said or done nothing which could be construed as opposing a project to adorn his ears with the rings of Saturn.--Courier-Jou
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
Especial Correspondence.1 ]

Especial Correspondence
 ATLANTA, Sept 16.-To watch the evolution of order from chaos, of artis- tic beauty from qnsightly heaps, to see a charming array of art products today, where but week ago there was Q will derness of litter, such is the chief pleas ure of visitor to the expesition grounds at present, When I first looked over the grounds, I felt weariness near akin to disgust. On every side were unsightly piles of brick, stone, lumber and iron, with plaster beds, straw, the splintered remnants of packing boxes and general
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE.
Stirring Addresses by General Howard Gen.
 eral Wheeler and Others.

eral Wheeler and Others.
 Gen. Granville M. Dodge, president of the Society of the Army of the Tennes- see presided over the reunion of the sur vivors of the army of that name who served in either the Union or Confeder- ate ranks, which closed the proceedings of the first day of the dedication of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National park It was held in the large tent in the city The first speaker was Zen. O., O. Howard the one-armed Christian soi- dier. who said:
 "My last visit, comrades, to the field of Gettysburg, in connection of a thorough
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
CHARLES M. SHELLEY.

The Alabama men now in public life can be said to be second to none. Un- stinted has been the praise of Hon. Han his Taylor. the distinguished Mobilan now our minister to Spain. In the cabi- net Mir. Secretary Herbert has fulfilled the duties of his office with singular wis dom and infinite credit to his State. Hon. John T. Morgan has more than demonstrated his diplomatic talent by his recent letter to the silver convention.
 William c. Oates has lent an added dignity to Alabama's gubenatorial chair by the quiet wisdom and statesmanlike course he has pursued in the discharge of his office. Following these names, but intimately associated in the mind with all of them, is Charles Miller Shel- ley, now talked of as a possible candi- date for the Democratic nomination for Governor to succeed Governor Oates.
 Every Democrat in Alabama knows ana loves General Shelley, and even outside of the ranks he has uncounted friends who would not be altogether displeased to see him honored. He has been prom inently identified with Alabama Demo- cratic affairs long enough to be thor oughly conversant with the needs of the situation ana IL IS SaIe 10 say Il He coh- cludes to make the race he will give somebody a chance to take great deal of exercise.
 It will take more than hustling to beat Charles NJ. Shelley if he is a candidate. The man who would stand up against him must be one of great personal mag netism and the present field offers no such candidate. Capt. Joseph F. John- ston is the only other person mentioned prominently at present. The advocates of free silver will no doubt present his name and push it for all it is worth.
 What say the people? Shall it be Gov ernor Shelley?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
Tbe Numismatic Association

Washington, Sept 19.-The fifth annual convention of the American Mumismatic association began a two days session m this city. About seventyfve delegates were present, representing q membership of more than 800 members, scattered throughout the country.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

RS-The present management oA the A GE-H F RALD has no claim aa,ret advertisers or SubScrib- CTS prior to February 11th, lSSo. Hinder decree of court accounts up to that date have been soio and transferred. hence Sancelleo aa between the debtor ana '1liS paper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
A Prosperous State.

California. which is forty-five years old as a state, Is officially valued at $i,- 132, 712.674. This is $S40 for every man, woman and child in the state, or $42Oo for every family. Such a development of wealth and social progress in half cen tury could take place nowhere except in this republic.-Glob
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

EXCLUSIVE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED PRESS, UNITED PRESS, NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED PRESS, NEW YORK Asso- GATED PRESS, CABLE NEWS FROM ALI PARTS OF THE WORLD AND SUPERB oPE- GAL STATE SERVICE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

The old theory that cold weather will kill cholera has been proven false. It spreads more quickly in hot weather be- cause the conditions are more favorable. The chief danger from cholera lies in water
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

''If we were in Stallings' place, and not a candidate for reelection to Con- gress, down would be taken the sign, says the Pine Belt News Which onef that reading keep off the verdure?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

The Cincinnati Enquirer pays the fol- lowing compliment to Professor Guck- enberger President of the Birmingham Conservatory of Music:
 'It is a matter of qualification that the organization of the symphony Club, ad- junct to the Chamber. of Commerce, has not lost it's vitality and good promise with the departure of it's talented leader Prof. Benjamin Guckenberger As an amateur organization the club was a suc- cess In the part that it played in the pub lie affairs in the Chamber of Commerce, and the fact that the club is to undergo thorough reorganization tomorrow night will be the occasion for renewal of the promises of support on the part of the chamber itself"
 Perhaps Professor Guckenberger can be induced to organize a Symphony Club as an adjunct of the Birmingham Com mercial Club. It would certainly add much interest to the social affairs of the club.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
More Than Some Can Say.

It took some sixteen years in congress to fully educate Secretary Herbert-Bir- mingham State. Yes, but he left nothing nlearned.-Tuskaloosa Times.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
Wn,,ldn,t Want. It.

The Chicago Tribune says the Angel Gabriel could not be elected to third term in this country.--Opelika News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

The Chicago -Herald's remark, What an idiyachtio exhibition Lord Du,raven made of himself, anyway! is what Peeks bad boy would call a "goak
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

"Me-Too-Quay, Platt" is now playing with the deck hitherto up his sleeve.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
PRIDE OF THE SOUTH.
GETTING READY FOR THE GREAT
 FAIR AT ATLANTA.

How Order Is Evolved From Chaos-A Hit of Comparison-SomeI Improvements Over Chicago--A Glance Into the Misty ! Past.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

In connection with its account of the meeting of the Army of Tennessee. the Cincinnati Inquirer prints q good pie ture of Col. Cornelius Cadle. Colonel Cadle is one of the commissioners of the Chickamauga National Park.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20
THE EDITOR AT LARGE.
Minns namaee Suits.

It is estimated that Il cents will cover the actual cost per mile of the average trolley car.-Mobile News.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

The Americas cup has been held by this country since 1851. Nine attempts have been made to wrest it from us but dn each one this country has proven vic t0riuS
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

Culbertson may not be big enough to stop James and Robert from punching each other, but he is easily the handsom- est Governor in the South.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

The sublime Porte now reiterates it's intention of bringing about reforms in Armenia.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

The Cuban question promises to be live ly in Congress. Senator Call of Florida has already declared that he will cham pion the cause of Cuban independence in the United States Senate.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

The Roanoke Herald asks head-linedly, (Which is. the Dehtor's Frfeud? Anybody know?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

Governor-ele Babb of Iowa had bet ter look to his guns. Mrs. Babb is telling the Chicago Chronicle why she is a Dem Ocrat
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

The Kansas City Star may not recog- nize the new woman, but it makes fash ion notes on it's editorial page just the same.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

The woman who sued Russell Sage for breach of promise has been sent to the work house
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

It comes very near a safe thing to say that it is not every woman who wanted to be Mrs. Carlisle when her husband read about that letter she is said to have written
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

The devil does not always take care of his own. Bob Ingersoll has been robbed
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

A great deal is said about the ex- ponts of gold yet little is said about the exports of silver. even by those who pro- fess to love it so much. The exports of silver for July were $4.S14,0S not count ing the bullion, The foreign demand for silver is increasing. rather than dimin- ishing. and it's price is steady.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-20

A house and lot in Avondale, one of the suburbs of Cincinnati, sold for $25,O ,O00. The lot Is 15x15O feet. Some day Bir- minghams Avondale will be equally as valuable for residence.