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The Monmouth inquirer., 1896-09-24
LIKE THE SEA LEVEL.
The supply Of Gold Keeps Even All ov.

The Supply of Gold Keeps Even All Over
the World Where Gold Is Standard.
The inflow of gold into this country
on account of the tightness of our mon
ey market is affording a sensible relief
to business undertakings of all kinds,
and if these are not disturbed-as there
is every reason to think that they will
not be-by so terrible a catastrophe as
the election of Mr.. Bryan, it is not i'm
probable that in the coming winter and
spring we may witness the advent of a
prosperous condition of business affairs,
compared with that which our country
experienced in the year 1880. 1t may be
well to point out that we are now hay
ing gold sent to this country because we
are upon gold basis. If, year or two
ago, we had descended to a silver basis,
and there had been for any reason a
contraction in the currency, the relief in
gold that we are now receiving could
not have been obtained. We are now in
touch with the great mass of gold which
forms the basis of the worlds circula-
tion. If for any reason we need more
gold than we have-and this is deter
mined by its earning powers, the rate
of interest-and assurance is given that
there will be no departure from a gold
standard, the yellow metal will come
to this country just as surely as water
will run down hill. Other things being
equal, the worlds supply of gold is
available for all gold using countries to
make good local deficiency in supply.
so that, like the water of the sea. there
shall be substantially uniform level
Boston Herald.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1896-09-24

There will be gathering of the honest
people of this country at the polls in No
vember such as the country has not seen
since 1860. And every honest. right mind
ed man will cast his vote against Bryan
and repudfation.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1896-09-24

Gold coming in and wheat and cotton
going abroad. This is the way a gold
standard currency takes care Of itself if
il is let aleae and kept on q gold basis
-Philadel shia Press.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1896-09-24

Politics and the pulpit usually are df
vorced, but it is the duty of every preach.
err to preach honesty and to uphold law
and order against anarchy. Hence in
churches all over the United States SER
mons against Bryan and the dishonest dol
lar are being preached.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1896-09-24
DEATHS.

AT Ocean Grove, on Sunday, Sep
tember 18th, 1896, Mrs. Frank E.
Bennett, aged 40 years.
At linton Falls, on Sunday. Sep.
tember 18th, 1896, Samuel B. Frank
lin, aged "a years.
At Asbury Park, on Wednesday
September 9th, 1896, Mrs. Elizabeth
H. Croft, aged 60 years.
At Marlboro, on Friday. September
4th, 1896, William H. Heyer, aged s.
years and months.
At Turkey, on Wednesday, Sep
tember 9th, 1896, John Hulse, aged
SO years.
At South Eatontown, on Wednes
day, September 9th. 1896, Marietta
daughter of the late William Kelly.
At Milhurst, on Thursday, Septem
ber Sd, 1896, Leon, infant son Of
Howard Miller.
At Long Branch, on Wednesday
September 9th, 1896, Mary, wife O.
Thomas Mulhearn, aged 80 years.
At Hazlet, on Friday. September
18th, 1896, William A Walling, agec
81 years and 9lnonths
At Long Branch, on Friday, Sep
tember 18th, 1896, Charles Webster
aged 20 years.
Prom all accounts Chamberlains Cougl
Remedy is a Godsend to the afflicted
There is no advertisement about this; W,
feel just like saying it. The DEMOCRAT
Carrollton, Ky. For sale at Walker
Pharmacy
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

to the amount of $500 to $500 per week. They turn out boilers, copper and sheet iron work, chimneys, tanks, mine, fur mace and repairing work being special ties. Although there were five other boil CT works here when they came here, it is a matter of interest to know that they are the only contracting boiler works left. It Is refreshing to note that the past years business has been the best the in- stitution has ever had having done over $20 900 worth of work for the Sloss Iron and Steel company alone. If they could have escured the necessary materials when they were needed the work of the past year, great as 1t was, could have been almost doubled. The firm has built a great many dry kilns under the Ketch am and Kirk patent, sometimes shipping them as far as Arkansas and Texas, When they began business they worked but four men and did a purely local bus mess, but now their trade extends from Florida to Texas They have the dis tinction of having paid their help in cash every Saturday night since they have been in business and of having bought $12,000 worth of steel from the Blrming- ham Rolling mills since last August and paid the cash therefor. Messrs. Crellin and Nails are both practical boiler mak- CTS and mechanics are prompt and reli- able and do as they agree every time. .,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
No rent to pay makes a large additional

No rent to pay makes a large additional atem.
 The house has been established here since 1890, the lot being purchased the following year, and the work of erection pushed vigorously. In 1893 the stock was removed to the completed structure When it is considered that heavy flowing springs were encountered in the base ment, the practical demonstration Of the fact that a basement structure could be built on marshy ground is of value. and this company enjoys the distinction Of having first demonstrated it. % The management of this house devolv- ed upon MT Oliver Chalifoux, the junior partner, MT. J. L. Chalifoux being in charge of the Lowell house. For bu1ld- ing up cash possibility in commit nifty of credits he has done the business men a service for which they cannot be too grateful. It's popularity is evidenced by the fact that forty clerks are re- quired to attend the large volume of trade.
 MT Chalifoux is a gentleman of large business capacity, and one thoroughly identified with the best citizenship Of Birmingham. He is enterprising and progressive, public spirited and willing to do his share toward forwarding in- terests calculated to improve and bsne- Ifit the city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
J. M. NELL & SON,
Live Stock Dealers.

This leading firm of southern live stock commission merchants are located at Morris avenue, on the corner of Twenty first street, where they are doing splen- did business. They are the proprietors of the Union Stock yards of Birmingham affording accommodations for wenty carloads of stock.
 The firm buys nothing on speculation everything handled being sold direct to local parties. The business done aggre- gats 800 cars per year. principally cattle hogs and sheep, which are disposed of to local buachers and market men, all in excess of local demand being shipped to southern markets
 During the last three months the firm handled 600 head of horses from Missouri Illinois, Indiana and Wyoming, all of which were sold at auction and private sale at an average of $40 per head. Con- Siderng that these horses were a drug on the market in the states from which they were shipped, the prices were highly sat isfactory.
 The personnel of the firm is made mp of Messrs J. M and Odo z. Neill, father and son, both natives of Tennessee, who came here and embarked in their present busi- pess in 1884. Their twelve years subse- Fluent business career has won for them a prestige in their line of business, and the confidence of all with whom they have had business relations. They are rep desentatives of the best citizenship and are identified with the best business in- terests of the city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
ICE! ICE! ICE!
The Factories ofBirminsham.

The climate of this beautiful valley is mild in winter, and becomes sufficiently warm during three or four months of the summer to make the use of ice not only a luxury, but to many a necessity. To meet the present demand, and looking forward to a greater Birmingham, sever- al artificial lee companies have been formed. The combined capacity of these factories is now sufficient to supply city many times the size of Birmingham.
 The Birmingham Ice Factory Company is situated in the heart of the city, was organized about fourteen years ago and now has capacity of forty-five tons daily. fs.
 The Avondale Ice Factory
 is situated in Ayondale, a suburb of Bir mingham, was next in the field, and has a capacity of thirty tons.
 The Alabama Ice and Cold Storage Company is situated in the city, on Ninth avenue and Twenty-fourth street, and has a ca- pacity of twenty-seven and one-half tons,
 The Peoples Ice Company,
 the last built, is at Powderly, a suburb of Birmingham, has been in operation about five years and has a capacity of thirty two and one-half tons. None of these fac tories retail ice, but sell to dealers, who supply the retail trade. One of their largest customers is
 The City Delivery Company. ,N with w. J. RuShtOn president ana IS. J. Dryer manager This company are wholesale and retail dealers in ice are located on the corner of Avenue k and Twenty-secend street. They employ in the delivery of ce+forty mules and horses, about fifty men and numbers of wagons All the ice sold ythis company is made from spring water. distilled through zinc pipe and filtered through hard wood char coal and will stand the chemical test for purity. The price has always beenliow in comparison with the charges of other cities-25 cents in ton lots and 95 cents per hundred delivered in the ice box of the consumer. Atlanta, Montgomery, Chattanooga and other cities average 40 or 50 cents to consumers. Everything used in the manufacture and in the deliv- cry of this ice is bought in Birmingham from Birmingham merchants, all the fac- tories together not sending more than 5000 away for supplies. In view of the fact that a large amount is spent for la bor and material, this amount is of but little significance. They are purely home concerns. The city is fully equipped with ice factories, a total capacity of l35 tons and an average consumption Of thirty five or forty tons daily. There Is $l9o,000 invested in the business The gentlemen who are connected with all these organi- zations are representative men, identi- fled with the best interests of the city. All are interested in the progress and de- yelopment of mining, manufacturing ana mercantile enterprises-men who believe in home institutions and home enterprise.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

when he engaged in real estate business until his appointment to=his present po- sition.
 Mir. Copeland was married in 1877 to Miss Mary o. Henry, both being mem bers of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. in which MT. Copeland is an active worker. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias, and a gentleman of well known integrity and popular att tributes, with a host of friends.
 He received his appointment as post master of this city June F. 1893 and his administration of the office has been em- inently satisfactory to the patrons. He is accommodating, and has secured the services of efficient employees. The work is systematized thoroughly. and every thing moves with the exact nicety of well-constructed machine.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Virginia and Alabama Coal Com ponv.

This company was incorporated at Bir- mingham in october. 1888. with capital stock of $500,000. all of which was sub scribed and paid in full ItN.owns and operates the Patton and Coal Valley mines located in Walker county, Ala on the line of the Southern railroad fifty miles west of Birmingham.
 The possessions of the company con- sist of 6565 acres of well selected coal lands, having frontage on the railroad of more than six miles. The top vein is being worked at Patton mine, on the ex- treme western edge of the property. the two openings having capacity of 600 to 800 tons daily. and at the Coal Valley mines on the extreme eastern edge of the property there are three openings, having a capacity of from 700 to 900 tons daily.
 Deep valleys have cut thgough the property in many places. giving oppor- tunity for drift mining without the ne- cessity of either shafts or slopes, afford ing perfect drainage and access to the railroad. The Patton vein is from feet 9 ir"hes to 4 feet inches thick and at the Coal Valley mines about the same all being of q superior quality for all pur- poses.
 From tests made it is evident that this property will furnish 100000 tons of coal per year for forty years. or a total out put of 20, 900 ,000 tons, from the top vein and 50.000.000 tons from three underly ing veins, a total of 72.000.000 tons. The coal is hard bituminous variety. suit
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01

rado. and as far north as Minnesota and Michigan. The great demand for yellow pine Is due to the fact that it Is found to be the best for any purpose that re- quires strength and elasticity It is par ticularly valuable for car stills and bridge timber and is being largely used for these purposes.
 During the past eight years the busi- ness of the Birmingham Lumber com pany has been of such activity as to ag- gregate shipments of from 5000, 900 to 50,000.000 feet of lumber, requiring no less than 10000 cars to carry 1t to the markets scattered all over the country
 The personnel of the incorporation is made up of MT. J. Morgan Smith, presi- dent and Hampton s. Smith, vice-presi- dent and Treasurer. The high character and recognized standing of the firm gives it a prestige in the confidence and favor of the trade.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
John P. Tillman,

The bar of Birmingham Is recognized all over the state as one of exceptional strength. There are among its members men of extraordinary ability. who have won recognition on their merits. Promi- nent among the leaders Is the gentleman above named, whose state wide repute commands attention He has found with in the confines Of the courts the sphere of his legitimate te ambition, and has won the laurels of approval the attorney so much appreciates.
 John P. Tillman is a native of Perry county, Alabama, born in 1S49. He was reared in Selma and Marion, where he secured his preliminary education, at tending private schools and Howard col tege at the latter place. He then attend ed the University of Kentucky, upon leaving which he began the study of law in the office of Pettus & Dawson of Sel- ma, being admitted in June, 1871, to prac- tice. He opened an office in Selma in 1872 and continued the practice of the law in that place until January, 1883, when he went to Montgomery and begun reporting the decisions of the supreme court. In October 1884, he located in Birmingham to secure the advantages of a larger field. where he has been engaged in the prac- tice of his profession ever since. He is recognized as one of the ablest plea ders in the state Is devoted to the interests of his large clientage, is handling many of the largest cases, is attorney for the Sloss Iron and Steel company and compiled the code of Alabama which was approved and adopted February 2S. 1887. He oc- cupies we'll furnished offices in suite 6, z and s. Chalifoux building. There Is no member of the bar who enjoys fin a greater degree the confidence of his clientage and the favorable consideration of the courts.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Bi, m'ngham Boiler Works.

This leading industrial enterprise has thrived on it's merits until 1t has become recognized as one of the most important industries of the city. It is located on the Southside, on Twenty-fourth street, Ave- nue A and Powell avenue and Is connect ed with all parts of the city through tel ephone 1133, During the eight years it has been in operation 1t has been con- stantly growing in favor with the trade as well as in magnitude winning and re- taining the confidence of the people with whom business relations have been sus- tained. The factory Is equipped with all known to the business and is manned by sixty skilled employees. who receive wages
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
-TI-a1- " JOHN G. HOUSMANN,
The Leading Liquor Dealer of ,Birming-
 


 In the Morris building, on the corner of Morris avenue and Nineteenth street, is located the business of the above named, engaged in the wholesale and re- tail liquor business.
 MT. Housmann is a native of Missis- sippi, coming to Birmingham in 1887 from his native city of Yazoo, where he had been engaged in the business for twenty one years. In January, 1888, he opened up in the Hewlett block, where he contin- ued for two years with increasing suc- cess, removing to his present quarters in 1S90
 The bar and office is 25 by 35 feet in di- mensions, the billiard and pool room 20 by 50 feet, with four tables, and the stock room is 25 by 50 feet and thoroughly filled with the best to be had in the refresh ment line. -t
 His leading specialtes are the Murray Hill and "3AAA" Catherwood whiskies. He carries a large line of imported and domestic cigars and all the popular brands of wines and liquors, as well as beers. He employs two stock men, two bartenders and two porters and his ex- penses run to $10,000 per year.
 MT. Housmann is one of the most pop ular liquor men in the state of Alabama. He has the happy faculty of making friends and his place is one of the most popular resorts for the better class of trade. The Morris bar is all right.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Charles Wheelock & Son.

The firm that has legitimately earned the distinction of being the leading archi- tects of northern Alabama, and not ex- celled in the entire south, Is that named above, with offices in the Steiner bank building.
 When one admireS the architectural beauties of the court house and jail of Jefferson county, he is admiring the crea- tions of this firm The school houses, the Chalifoux building, the Pearson, BOwron and Brown residences-all of these are standing monuments to the genius of this firm. They have done the leading business of this section of the state, and no stronger home inducements are pos sble than the creations they have given to the city and state.
 MT. Charles Wheelock, the father. is native of Charleston, Mass. He located in San Antonio, Tex, and formed part nership with MT Lamour, in the firm of Lamour & Wheelock, from 1872 to 1879. During this time he was state architect of Texas. building many of the finest county court houses of that state. From 1879 to 1883 he was located at Las Vegas, N. M., doing architectural work on his own behalf, coming to Birmingham in the latter year and engaging in the busi- ness that was destined to assume the highest prominence.
 He is al thirty-second degree Mason and the past grand commander of the Knight Templars of the state of Alabama, citi- zen identified with our best interests and a gentleman honored and respected by all who know him.
 Mir H. B. Wheelock, the son, is a na- tive of Fort Dodge, Ia. He was educated at the Pacific Methodist college of Santa Rosa, Cal, graduating in 1881. He joined his ia ther in business at Las Vegas, N. M, and came to Birmingham with him in 1883. In 1883 he was taken into the firm as a partner. He Is a Knight Templar and 6 thirty-second degree Mason.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD SUNDAY. MARCH 1, 1896

Complete at all times and the assortment affords the best possible opportunities for judicious selection.
 Among the leading and most popular brands carried are Better Than Gold'' and Export Rye" both whiskies with an established reputation. The famous Schlitz and BudWeiser bottled beers are handled, and gins and fancy liquors and cigars in infinite variety complete a stock that is in every way as complete as could be required by the most exacting.
 There is no retail department, the bus mess being strictly a wholesale enter prise, two popular and efficient travelling men being kept on the road making all territory contiguous to the city and state, and can duplicate any goods from any foreign dealer and save you the freight.
 Jesse French Piano and Organ Company. ;. This company is St. Louis corpora ton with capital stock of $2,000, 900. The official personnel is made up of Jesse French, president St. Louis; Henry Gen nett, vice president, Richmond Ind. i; John L. French, secretary and treasurer, Se Louis. The celebrated Starr piano, well and favorably known throughout the United States, Is manufactured un- der the auspices of this company at Richmond, Ind. The factory at this time and for the past two years has not been able to supply the demand hence at a recent meeting of the directory it was voted to enlarge and double the output as early as practicabfe A distributing depot was established in Birmingham in 1883 to cover the territory of Alabama Georgia and Florida. They occupy the entire premises at 20l8, Second avenue, where three floors are utilized in the dis tribution of their mammoth stock, em- braeing, in addition to the Starr pianos, the famous and world renowned Steinway and Chickering pianos, together with many other makes, and organs too nu- merous to mention. 5t..3. ...
 MT. W. J. Pearce, well known through out Alabama and Georgia, assumed the management of this successful branch five years ago; and in addition to regu- lar branch store at Montgomery (Mr J. B. Chamberlain, manager,) ten men are employed to travel the territory named, who have established many local agents throughout their respective districts and all are very lavish in the praise of this progressive company, as perfect peace and harmony prevail at all times To all in need of musical instruments we take great pleasure in referring to this reli- able company, as they are known both far and near as being straightforward and upright in all their dealings. Fur thermore. being manufacturers of their own instruments, places them in position to deal directly with the customer and save them the middle mans profit. Cor reSpondence addressed to the company, Birmingham, will receive prompt atten- ton. -.t'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
Birmingham Dental College.

This enterprise is one of vast benefit to the city and is fostered and sustained by many prominent citizens. Hon. Joseph F. Johnston is president and R.N. Rhodes secretary of the board of trus- tees, while the faculty is the best to be obtained. 4s5a-tlH .--i.-
 The building, laboratories and infirma- ries are well equipped with all necessary apparatus and appliances and actual and theoretical work is done. The student is made familiar with every phrase of dentistry, no institution in the country having superior advantages
 T. M. Allen, D. D. S., is the professor of operative dentistry and dental surgery; Charles A. Merrill, D, D. s., professor of dental pathology and therapeutics; R.. Augustus Jones, Jr.,. D. D. s., professor of mechanical dentistry and clinical pro- lessor in charge of infirmary; A. Eubank, D. D. S., orthodontia and crown and bridge work; J. A. B. Lovett, A. M. Ph. D., chemistry and metallurgy; J. H. Me Carty, M. D., physiology and histology; B. G. Copeland, M. D., anatomy; R. Y. Jones, D. D. S., 'demonstrator and lectuf- CT on continuous gum and porcelain work; l.. G.. Woodson, M. D., lecturer on eye, ear, nose and throat; R. D. Berry, M. D., lecturer and demonstration on histol- ogy and microscopy; B. M. Allen, lecturer on dental Jurisprudence.
 This is faculty that insures the most consummate efficiency of instruction. They are assisted by large additional force of special demonstrators and lec- turers from various southern states.
 Dr. T. M. Allen. the dean of the faculty, will be glad to furnish any information required catalogues, circulars, etc., on application. He should be addressed postoftice box 71S, Birmingham, Ala.