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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-11-22
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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-11-22

C. w. Fisher, formerly of Burling-
ton. now of Worcester, Mass, has
recently been awarded prize OF 500
for the lest plans for city hall In
Worcester.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
ANOTHER REFORMER ARISES AND
 INTERROGATES.

To the Age Herald:
 Will you give the public information on the following points: What comm mission and fees did the City Council, in executive session, agreeto pay the City Auditor and Clerk and the City Tax Collector and Treasurer, in lieu of the salaries first agreed to be paid to these two officials? If it is a certain per cent of all money paid into the city treasury and lees Tn addition thereto, can you enli hten the pub lie by giving an approximate estimate of what the percentage and these fees will amount to?
 REFoRMER.
 Investigation shows that the salaries agreed to be paid the Tax Collector and Treasurer and to the Clerk and Auditor in the beginning of the administration were s1200 and S900 each respectively per aunum. The last agreement is to pay the first named officer E of per cent on all funds received for ad valorem taxes and 50 cents on each delinquent. It is carefully esti- mated that the commission will amount to about S40O and the fees about S1400 per an- mum, thus increasing the compensation of this official from s1200 to $500 per snnum. It is further learned that the Clerk and Auditor, who was to have received S900 per annum for the onerous work of the consol- dated offices, is now to have the license fee of S1 for each license issued, and thai it is estimated about 400 licenses will be issued. It is said that about 800 licenses have al- ready been issued ,so that for the work from this time to the end of the year this official will receive only about Sll00.
 The compensation voted these two otd- cials is low enough, as any reasonable man will see by close investigation. h fact it would be difficult to obtain the services of competent men at lower price. The re- responsibilities and labor imposed upon them was very great, and it is well that Mayor VanHoose and his board so readily recog- nize the fact that the "laborer is worthy of hIs hre. ' \
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

which, if the companies writing the insur- ance are assessed ten cents on the hundred dollars, which would be just in this case, a revenue to this city of 5000 annually would be derived, which would assist in maintaining the sanitary department of the city.
 It is to the interest of fire insurance com- panies to maintain a good fire department, and to life insurance companies to main city.
 In this way alone the committee believes that more than one-haif can be derived than would have been obtained under the 2-mill school tax. Besides in this way it will not be directly borne by the people, but by foreign corporations doing business here, and even if borne by the people it would be but one- fourth as much as is sought to be levied under the proposed school tax. It would be in any case a more indirect tax and more acceptable to the people, nor would it increase insurance rates if tho Legislature will remove-as is contemplated and beyond doubt will be done-the present State requirements and restrictions and open the doors to all iu- suraDce companies, whether belonging to the underwriters combine or not, and en- courage free and open competition by in- surance com panies for business, aud they will gladly, with such restrictions and re. quirements removed, come here to do business, and pay the policy fees and lessen the present rates notwithstanding.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
And the Work of Bringing the
 East and West Road
INTO THE CITY WILL BEGIN
Coi. c. c. Avery in the City Looking to That End-En-
 Couraging Talk.

Col. c. A. Avery of the East and West railroad arrived in the city last night at 10:20, and will spend today here looking after the interests of his line.
 In conversation with an AGE HERALD reporter last night,at the Morris hotel he stated that he had come here at the splici- taton of pr. Caldwell, who was anxious to confer with him regarding matters per- taining to the terminals of the East and West. He will go back to New York Sun day morning, and then prob ably return in a week or such a matter, when he will begin personal supervision of the work that is to be done.
 He said that the work of putting the Highland Avenue and Belt dummy line in condition to properly accommodate the travelling public would be pushed along as rapidly as possible, and the track, he said, would be fixed up and the rolling stock repaired and reprinted. As to the pur- chase of new rolling stock he stated that this would not be done, for as soon as pos sible the line will be equipped with elec- tricity.
 In reference to the extension of the East anu West from Pell City to Birmingham he stated that men would be put in the field not later than February 1 ,and that the work of construction would begin very
 
 As soon as the engineer corps finish their work, or even parts of it, the work of con- struction will begin and will be pushed for all it is worth, thus completing the exten- sion of the line into Birmingham at the earliest possible day.
 He talked as if this would have been done sooner had it not been for the death of MT. Keely, which as a matter of fact retarded everything.
 As to the building of line from Annis- ton to Jacksonville he said that would be done, and that the work upon it would begin contemporaneously with the work on the extension of the line from Pell City here.
 Colonel Avery seemed pleased with the interest the public is taking in the matter, and went so far as to say that in the build ing of this line nothing would be left half done, but the public would b9 given the very best of everything.
 He seemed anxious for the wcR Rk to begin, but saidthere were a lot of thin B that had to be attended to before anytb4hg in the manner of construction co N be done. This immense amount <, Ga2/ eas retarded it to certain extent. N
 Nevertheless the Eass: lest will be built into Birmingham, and 1t will not be long either.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
PACKING COMPANY.

There is some talk of having a pork and beef factory at some point Tn the State Mont gomery, Selma or Birmingham, The idea is a first rate one, and we think Birmingham the best place for it. If there was packery in that city there would always be a ready market for every fat porker or beef that could be raised. And this would do considerable towards solving the cotton acreage question, too. If farmers could find ready market for pork hogs as for colton very many of them would pay more attention to raising them than they do at present. What with corn, peas, peanuts, sorghum and potato crops it would be easy matter for farmer to raise great many logs on land not now very well suited to raising cotton or anything but peas, peanuts and red potatoes.
 We hope the talk about it will change to action, and that by fall an establishment may be ready to handle every hog and beef which may be in marketable condition and for sale.
 Just here it might be added that a pork packery would make dairying and vegetable and fruit canning more profitable, IS all tho buttermilk and scraps and rejected fruits and vegetables could be fed to pigs and turned into pork at a great saving.
 The above is from the Eutaw Mirror, and the Union Springs Herald contains smi- lar suggestion. Our esteemed contempo- raries do not seem to be aware of the fact
  ham called the "Tennessee Packing Com pany,' and that 1t is one of our largest and most profitable industries Our State exchanges very often show an ignorance of Birmingham B industries, probably because our industries do not advertise in the home papers. The very plan outlined by the Mirror has been adopted by the Tennessee Packing Company. It buys all the home raised hogs and cattle 1t can get, and then sends to Tennessee and surrounding States for more. The hogs and cattle are slaugh- tered, the meat is packed, and all that is not sold for home consumption is shipped to other towns in the State and to other States. The meat of the Tennessee Pack ing Company is very popular in the city, and is preferred by many to that shipped here by the great meat companies of the West and Northwest In this connection we may say that recently these big packers combined to squeeze out the Tennessee Packing Company. They put meat down below cost. Our home enterprise bravely stood the pressure and came out victorious. Our citizens knew of the war and nobly rallied to the support of the home industry.
 Almost every farmer in the county and many of our townspeo pie have sold their hogs and cattle to the Tennessee Packing Company and received much more than if the packing company had not been here. town man very often has a dry COW that he desires to dispose of, and the packery is great convenience to him. Hardly day passes that farmers are not soen driving their hogs and beef cattle through the streets to the paokery. The best beef on the hoof that comes here is from Winston county, where a fine wire grass grows that is an excellent fattener, Several beeves weighing over 2000 pounds have been marketed here from Winston.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
DIES HARD,

The Boston Herald few days since declared that the movement of cotton mills from Massachusetts to the South was mere ripple, and asserted that "cotton manufacturing in the South is merely ex- perimental. It is the only paper, North or South, so far as we have seen, that tries to belittle the movement. All the other papers admit that cotton manufacturing must be transferred to the South sooner or later, and many of them claim that they predicted it several years ago. The Boston Herald does not give any reasons why cot ton manufacturing will not succeed i D the South, but merely makes the assertion Won't it please give one sound, valid, reasonable objection?
 But the Herald seems to be weakening on its former position, and is dying hard. It seems to be angry, and like scorpion it is stnging it's own body. It puts the blame upon it's own people. in it's last issue we find these words of monen tous import:
 The duty coal constitutes sper manent disability upon manufacturing in New Eng land Under its malign influence we have seen the ex odus of our heavy iron manufactur- ing, and we now see the van of profession of cotton manufacturing industries taking up its march for the South. As in the case of
  ufacture are the first to leave, but with iron goods the finer classes have followed as an in- evitable sequence. It is worthy of passing remark that no other body of men-even those in Pennsylvania-have been more determined in their opposition to the removal of the duties upon coal than were the cotton manufacturers of New England Let the iron industries go has been their constant cry. Massachusetts should rot look to compete in every article adar Saih prnG r;r, raF the Arkwright Club in an essay opposing the removal of the duties upon coal and pig iron, and 1ustiiying the discontinuance of the heavy iron manufacturing in this State. Regretta- ble is the crippling of the cotton manufac- turing interests of New England, even with the coarser textile fabrics, it is not without a feeling that poetic justice is being done that finds this body of men watching the ap- proach to their premises of a fire which they kindled on their neigbbor's lot.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
The ~. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder Slgperior 10 aK others.
'JERUsALEM BEFORE THE CRUCI-
 FIXION,H


 This great masterpiece was greeted by q fair patronage last night at No. 201S First avenue, aud all who saw 1t pronounce it the grandest affair that has ever sought patronage in Birmingham. The exhibi- ton consists of an elaborate reproduction of ancient Jerusalem, with the temple and palaces built in marble and gold, while scores of people, animals and vehicles move through the streets, as ia real life. The Savior and apostles are seen travelling from Caperneum to Jerusalem. On their way they stop and perform the miracle of the widows son. The scene is as perfect as dramatic performers would give on stage. Many other interesting and wonderful features are shown, making it the most complete historical production in the world. This beautiful spectacle is the product of one man's skill, and is valued at s20, 900. Take your ladies and children and see Jerusalem. It is worth many times the fee, and will be an occasion you will never regret. The place will be open to- day and all next week from 10 to 12 a. m. and 2:30 to 9p. m. daily. Admission, adults, 15 cents; children, 10 cents. Go and See if,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

account, all convicts At for that kind of labor, the balance to be worked on large farm, producing food for the prisoners, vegetables, fruits, etc. The products of the farm are also used by the State benev- olent institutions. The farm convicts also make and repair implements for the use of the prison force engaged in digging coal. All the margin of products, including the coal, not consumed in the prisons, insane asylums, etc., will be sold in the open market at regular prices. There will be no serious competition in this case with the products of honest workmen. The coal produced cannot be more than or 5 per cent of the State's total output. One farm cannot hurt the thousands of farmers that now only partially supply the demand for farm produce. The plan takes the con- vict question out of politics; removes the convicts from the contract system. It teaches them farming and coal mining, the two employments in which most ex- convicts find employment. It thus makes them honest men, by fitting them to earn an honest living. Alabama should profit by the experience of Tennessee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
PARTNERSHIPS CONNECTS.

The Tennessee plan of dealing with State convicts has been evolved from many trials and tribulations. Formerly the convicts were worked within the walls at Nashville. They were leased to contractor, who put them to work making wagons, agricul- tural implements, etc. This plan was tried and found wanting, and now the State has decided to work at coal mining, on State
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
A CHINESE DEFEAT.

LONDON, Jan. 1s.-A dispatch from Fusan, Corea, to the Central News says a detachment of Japanese from Ia -KuTong attacked large body of Tonghak rebels in Hohon province on the night of January 12 and on the morning of the 18th the at- tack was renewed. The rebels, after des- perate fighting, were defeated and dis persed. The Tonghaks made their way northward. Hundreds were killed in the fight, and many of their cattle, horses and arms captured by the Japanese.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
WE LEAVE THE CITY.

Attend the closing out sale of ladies' gents and children's Shoes at prices never before heard of. Gents' shoes, soc up; la dies, 75c up; children s, 15c up. The finest line of winter shoes in the city. Lay in your winter stock at once.
 ST. PIERRE. Ladies' entrance 303 Nineteenth Street. Gents' entrance corner Third Avenue and Nineteenth stre st. oct IA If First avenue. Birmingham, Ala. 9-2-4m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

NEW BOOK COMPANY The Webb Book company was incorporated yesterday with S2500 capital stock, divided among John M. Webb, G. s. Webb and z. T. Rudolph.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

THE STOLEN WATCH.-Mr. Ed Stolen- werck thought the burglar had stolen all them under the refrigerator. The watch taken was not engraved. The employees of the Mexican Central, who presented him with the watch, intended to have 1t en- graved, but the engraver was not familiar with the English language, and so it was not done.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
LOCAL LHCONlCS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age-Herald Reporters-General
 Resume of Happenings.

LICENSED TO WED.-rhe probate judge yesterday granted marriage licenses to W. A. Quinn and Miss Anna Brassfeld, Fred erick l.. Emil and Miss Georgia Roman.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
THE MOBILE AND BIRMINGHAM R. R

THE MOBILE AND BIRMINGHAM k. R. Montgomery Advertiser.
 A story comes by way of Mobile to the effect that the Southern Railroad company is casting longing eyes at the Mobile and Birmingham property. The Southern is said to be anxious for a gulf seaport, and as it is alleged that they cannot get entry isto New Orleans they will accept the next best thing that comes along. The Mobile gnd Birmingh ham railroad runs from Mo- bile to Selma, distance of 165 miles, con- meeting there with the Southern. The latter railway procures for the former the immense coal traffic they jointly handle from the mines to Mobile. On the other haud the obligation for this business is largely offset by the large lumber traffic originating on the line of the Mobile and Birmingham for northern points and de- liversd to the Southern. The two roads deperd thus upon each other very largely, and have all the interests of traffic in com mon, all of which must be taken with d pinch of salt.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
TO THE PuRIIC.

Referring to above dissolution notice, | desire, in parting, to express my warmest thanks to my friends and the public for every Kindness shown to me. would bel speak for Mir. E. Gluck, the successor, tho same friendly feeling and very generous patronage accorded to both during tel years stay in this city. Yours very rel spectfully, WILLIAM BLACK.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

SMALL BLAzE.-At 8:05 o'clock last night an alarm of fire was turned in from Seventh avenue and Twenty fourth street, which was promptly answered by the de- partment. The kitchen of the residence of Mr. Sam Mingea had caught on fire from a defective stove fiue. The damage was very light.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
DISSOLUTION NOTICE,

The firm of Gluck & Black, jewellers, has this day been dissolved by mutual concent, E. Gluck assuming all resources and liasil- ities, will continue as successor, William Black retiring. E. GLUCK, u
 WILLIAM BLACK, Birmingham, Ala, Jan. Is, 1895.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

THE Wilcox New Era says: ''The times are in fact easier than many want to believe them.' There is a great deal of truth in that remark. The perversity of some peo- pie is beyond comprehension. They will insist on looking at the dark side of every thing. If you call their attention to the brightness of the sun they will tell you when the next eclipse takes place.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
THE POPE GRATIFIED.

ROME, Jan. wThe vatican is entire satisfied with th Iection of M. Faare to the Ere esadsfser1nd pope has instrud oe papal nunc Paris to congratulate him upon his cess.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

A NUT and bolt factory located in NIassa- chusetts buys Birmingham iron, pays B. .75 a ton freight, manufactures it into nuts and bolts and pays about S10 ton freight to get it's output into the Southern market. The Birmiug ham Nut and Bolt Works has an advantage of SIS. 75 per ton over it's New England competitor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
NOTICE.

want every man and woman in the United States interested in the opium and whisky habits to have ons of my books on these diseases. Address B. M. WooLLEY, Atlanta, Ga., Box 3S0, and one will be sent you free oc27 sat-1y
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

E IToR MATTHEWS of the Blount County News Dispatch can t rememb Der a spell of cold weather equal to that we have just passed through, except in 1864, when he was stationed at Marion, Perry county. h January of that year the ice formed thick enough to house for summer use
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

NAPOLEON little thought that be would one day become popular fad, and still less did he think that he would find formid- able rival for popularity iu TrilbY.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

EVERY town in the State is after new cotton factory. Dollars to doughnuts Blr- mingham will have one first.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

THE Troy Messenger prints the picture of a big fat hog and aeks: "How much did yours Weigh?p
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

Pierce was president when the manufac. ture of Dr. Price's Baking Powder was be- pun. That was in 1S53
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19
THE GREAT COTTON MILLS MUST GO
 SOUTH.

New York Herald, 17th.
 The remarkable movement of cotton mills from New England to the south, which has recently attracted so much attention, con- tinues and is likely to continue until the cotton industries of the country center, as they should do, in the sunny home of the cotton plant.
 On the 23d ultimo the Herald reported the decision of two of the strongest cotton mill companies of Massachusetts to build two large factories in the south, each cost ing S500, 900 or more. Last week, it was re- ported, three of the largest manufacturing corporations of Lowell, Mass., asked the Massachusetts legislature to so amend their charters that they may do business in the south. The superior facilities in the cotton states for manufacturing cotton cloths, sheetings, baggings, drillings and coarse ginghams have become so apparent of late that the Fall River and other northern centers of cotton manufacture are quite e1- ercised about the changed situation. A EAu River telegram, which the Herald printed on Monday, says:
 stFall River mill men, who have Been forced unwillingly to recognize the fact that the south has already become factor of no mean importance in the manufacture of cotton cloth, are not disposed to look
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

More than half the battle of life is the use of pure food. Dr. Prics's Baking Pow der is guarantee of purity.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

Treasures to be cherished-the Worlds Fair and Midwinter Fair awards to pr. P rlce's Baking Powder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-19

Does the tariff effect wages? Under all tariffs sales of Dr. Price's Baking Powder increase.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-01
COTTON GAINED SEVERAL POINTS
THIS IN FACE or ENORMOUS RE-
cEIPTs AT PORTS.
The Markets opened on nu, soon
Advanced, CLOSING steady aud
within Point at the nirh Price !,
sales of 10000 Daics spots.

New York, Jan. si.--Thc cotton mar
ket opened steady at decline Of l
per cent The opening prices wero the
lowest OF the day. The market soon
became fairly active with an under
current based partly ON the fact that
Liverpool advices came little stcodler
than had been expected. This con-
dition was reinforced by reports from
London that arrangements had been
made to place a loan OF the United
States in foreign hands. This view
received some color from the fact that
there was some decline In exchange
and some Improvement In rate OF dis
count In London. on the strength OF
the more favorable reports from Eu-
rope quite little buying set in on
local account In a small part for COW
cring, Most OF the business. however
as was the case yesterday. was for
European and Southern account