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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18
By JOHN q. BEADLE.

The accompanying illustra-
tions are from New York
newspapers of recent date.
They are published to show
the popular, idea of the per-
sonality of the American far
mer in the gold stronghold OF
the country.
will invite your attention to two
pictures.
Twenty-Five years ago the American
farmer was king. Poets sang about
him. Orators praised him.
Edward Everett held up an ear of gold
en- corn before his audience and eulogized
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

poAAo1SS1 AHSAOt
before they had any interest in deny
ing the truth. In the New York Sun
of Sept 10, 1898, for instance, was an
editorial of which this is an extract:
For more than 10 years 1878 to 1893. all the
great primary agricultural staples have been
declining in price, although there have been
periods when the price of some one was high
for limited time. This is more notably true
as respects secondary products. especially
meats and lard, but the trend of the whole
scale has been constantly downward, and the
general price level at the end OF each year
was lower than at its beginning. In the mean
time there had been no material reduction in
the cost Of production, the self binder, the
gang plow, mower, hay tedder and hay loader
and all other great improvements in agricul-
tural machinery having come into use prior to
1873. Subsequent notifications and improve
ments have been in the direction of greater
facility in operation rather than of lessened
cost. While it is true that there has been
material reduction in the cost of farming i'm
plements, such reduction has not always re-
suited in lessening the cost of production on
the farm, as new machines have often dis
placed those which were but partially worn
and which were quite as efficient.
1t is probable that upon farms large enough
to warrant the purchase Of full lines Of I'M
proved machinery the cost of production has
thereby been lessened 10 per cent, but such
farms constituting less than 8 per cent Of the
whole area under cultivation the aggregate
saving from such economies has been slight
and has probably been fully offset by the
progressively increasing use of commercial
fertilizers which has been found necessary in
all the region east of the Mississippi, not to
increase the fertility Of the land, but simply
to prevent further deterioration.
The Yield of an Acre.
While the cost of production cannot have
been lessened as much as per cent since 1875,
prices for the staple products -g
of the farm averaged 81 per
cent greater during the five
years ending with 1875 than
now. This is especially true -.
as respects the five staples-1W ~
corn, wheat. oats, hay and cot ~ SE'N
ton-which employ OOO @l@ IN
out of 206, 600, 600 acres now de- ~ MNI
voted to staple crops. ~. hNO
The following table showssNgA, "
in five year averages the T1@IW4&A
value per acre Tin the local tS14[TRS WV
farm marketsl of the product VENSSSSSG
OF the five staples named for $SS&S~
quinquennial periods since ~
1866 and an estimate of the NJ l. "ofio'
value with average yields Of an acre under
each such staple in 1903 at present prices:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

cannot be explained by that handy
phrase "overproduction.
Has there been any overproduction of
fat hogs? Every farmer knows that there
is Just now O great scarcity, almost O
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

you say, but divide the bushels by the
population each year, and you will find
that per capita the increase was quite
small, and in such years as 1890 and
1894, when the crop was very short and
the number Of bushels per capita very
much less than the average of several
years ago. the price per bushel was still
low.
The Decline In Value.
Since 1870 the production of hay in
the United States has increased in al
most exact parallelism with the in
crease of population, and yet the aver
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

like this: A long, lean, lank monstrosity,
with bones showing horribly prominent
through his clothes, face like point
ed Gothic front, nose that describes an
irregular arc from the lowest point be-
tween the eyes down over the mouth, and
on his chin what Is supposed to be
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

termining tn @
general level Of
prices. 1t was
taken for granted
that the amount
of money of ulti-
mate redemption
determined the
price level. 1t
was the founda-
tion upon which
all disputants
built their argu-
ments. But now
you can hear IL
denied every day.
And why? Be-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18
Starving Midst Plenty

But as a matter of fact is there any
Have mankind more
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

tim of all the stale old practical jokes.
"Hayseed" and "Wayback" and "Jay"
are his regular titles, even among culti-
waited people. and in the slums farmer
is one of the vile epithets which provoke
fight He figures in the illustrated
comics as a half savage. Look at the
pictures of the typical farmer in the
New York papers and see something
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

N. 4 Worlu' 1OuuuatlOuS VI OIouA U
throughout the British empire, and right
now, according to DR.. Eduard Suess,
threatens redivision of the earth. In
short, contraction is very many times
more destructive than initiation. !
"But the monometallists deny that
there has been any contraction, or that
gold cheapened in 1849-56, or that it
has really appreciated in value since
1870"
Oh, yes, they'll deny anything no,0.
Macaulay has we'll said that if a prop
erty interest were affected by it thou
sands of intelligent men would deny the
law of gravitation. Only few years
ago some of the greatest scholars in this
country denied that man whose skin
was black and his hair woolly had nat
ural right to the fruits of his labor or
that married woman had a right to
her own earnings.
A Dangerous Basis.
In no speech or book published before
1890 will you find it denied that the
volume of money and its proportion to
general trade are the main factors in de-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

nearly 100. 900, 900 people cannot afford
to eat wheat bread. They are using
cheap substitutes like rye and potatoes.
Are we to suppose that they do that for
fun?
Enormous Losses to Agriculture.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Chicago Change.

Chicago, H., May 2S.-Wheat continued on its declining course today but previous to the close recovered almost the entire loss of the day. With the exception of a short time during which the greatest decline was noted, and again whilst the improvement important. The opening was steady and the close about the same. May wheat open ed at 5S1aq5S5sc, sold between 57A and 5Ss4@ 5S7sc, closing at 5S9sc, a shade under yester- day Cash wheat was 12c lower.
 Corn-The corn market rested entirely on the action of wheat. Trade was of little choice, and speculation was confined stirct- ly to the doings of scalpers and local pro fessionals, July, corn opened at 2Sssc, sold @2Sssc 1sc under yesterday. Cash corn was easy and 14c lower
 Oats were traded in with a moderate amount of activity and were steady. The transactions did not assume anything of magnitude, however. The buying was principally by the shorts, whilst the selling In the main represented liquidation by dis were unchanged from yesterday. Cash oats ruled steady.
 Provisions-The action and tone of this market were slow and steady. The busi- ness was of little interest outside of the small gathering of professionals and con- mission house representatives in the pit. The low prices which prevail offer but little and, on the other hand, the bulls can pre- sent no convincing argument for improve ment. On buying by the shorts prices ad- vanced late in the session, and the close was quite firm. July pork closed 20c higher than yesterday, July lard 121ac higher and July ribs 71a@10c higher.
 Leading futures ranged as follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Groceries and Provisions.

Groceries and Provisions. Bacon strips, $575 Bulk meats, s4.5O@I4621s; plates, sS.50; dry salted bellies, $5.1212. Hams, H-pound average, 9A to 1Olac. Grits, per sack, $1.00. Cheese, 71a to He. $3.85. Corn meal-Cream, 75c per sack; straight, 65c per sack. osalt--15o pounds. Virginia, white sacks. 70c; jute sacks, 65c. oSyrup-Fancy, new crop, BOG; other grades. IS to 25c.
 Lard-Fancy leaf, ,5Ac; refined tierces, ,41ac smaller packages the usual differences. Sugar-Granulated, 5.45; cut-loaf, 6Ac fancy yellow clarified, 5tsc. Green coffee, 1615 to 20c; parched, 2O.10c.
 Fruits and Produce. Cabbage-Southern green, 1A@119c. Apples-Fancy stand, s4.5O to $500. Lemons-$350 per box. Onions-Per pound, Pc. Irish potatoes-New crop, $2.50 straight per barrel.
 Sweet potatoes, COG per bushel. vinegar--Apple, 10 to Pc per gallon. Butter-Country, 121s@20c per pound; choice creamery, 20c.
 Eggs, S12@9c per dozen. Poultry-Large friers, 221ac; small to me- dium, 12ls@15c; cocks, 15c; hens, 25c
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29

Age-Herald.
 It always affords public journal pleasure to testify to merit where 1t is deserved It is therefore with pleasure ala ions with it's brethren of the press in testifying to the merit, skill and reliabil- ity of Dr. O. T. Dozier, Principal of the Southern Medical Dispensary of this city. pr. Dozier has resided for many years in Birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use fuIness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. His long rec ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at "the head of his profession"
 Daily News, Blrmingham)
 pr. Dozier, the head of the institution. is a physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience, a man of culture and high literary attainments and gentle man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession. The News commends him most cordially to all those in need of his services.
 Bessemer Weekly.
 There Is probably not more highly educated physician in this section than pr. o. T. Dozier. He is specialist of many years experience and successful practice. He is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession, ana TOT unuSuai scieHtlnc attachments.
 (Masonic Guide.)
 Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner. and he is known all over the south.
 dabor Advocate)
 Dr. Dozier bears the reputation of be- ing one of the most successful practition- CTS in the south. A personal acquaint- ance with the principal warrants the La bor Advocate in giving the institution the warmest recommendation to its every reader.
 Bessemer Journal)
 pr. Doziers reputation is a brilliant one. He is a specialist of nearly twenty vears' experience in active practice and ;s strictly reliable and has the confidence of the public and indorsement of the press.
 (The Southern Odd Fellow.)
 We cannot add anything to the reputa- <ion Dr, O. T. Dozier has already ac- nuired in the line of his profession, but we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 (Mountain Home, Talladega.)
 The press of Birmingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of pr. Dozier as a physician, surgeon and gentleman, and we have no hesitancy in recommending him to those of our pa- irons who need his services.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
4s t4a ta=M Mortgage Sale of Real Estate

Under and by virtue of mortgage made by the South Birmingham Land Company to the Irondale Company of Jefferson coun- ty, Alabama on the 1st day of October, 1891 recorded in volume 155, pages 120 and 121 of the probate court land records of said county, the undersigned tranSferree and owner of said mortgage and notes therein described, will sell at public auction on
 THE 29TH DAY OF JUNE, 1896, in front of the court house door of said county, during the legal hours of sale, for cash, the following described real estate, situated in said county viz:
 Ten acres square in the northwest corner of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section,6 township 1s, range ? west, and being the northwest quarter of the said southeast. quarter of southwest quarter of section 6. township IS, range 2 west. excepting therefrom the right of way Company to the South Birmingham Land Company for its railroad through said lands.
 The South Birmingham Land Company having made default on the payment of the notes described in said mortgage, the sale will be made to satisfy the same. interest, cost and expenses. as provided in said mort gage. x.x.
 5-29-fri-4t sy4ffe er
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
New York.


 New York, May 2S.-Flour was dull, easy and unchanged. Southern flour was easy and unchanged.
 Wheat-spot market was dull and frmer. at HMAc decline; No. red, May 65Ac June 65Ac; August, 64s4c.
 s,Ss Gor,n,spots n were e.. dull and firm No: 2. dull and steady at 1sc decline; May, ssSc; tember, .S5Ac; October, 3e1sc., Oats-Spots were quiet and firm. Options were dull and easier; May, 2sc: July, 2s4 mixed western, 24Q25c.
 Hay was quiet, rather easy and un- changed.
 Wool was in moderate demand. steady and unchanged. Beef hams were quiet and easy at $14.5O Tierced beef was slow and weak; city ex- tra India mess, s1100@11.5 50. Cut meats were quiet, weak and un- Lard was quiet and hrmer; western steam s4.5o; city, s4Ooa! fe; May, $4.5o. Refined was compound, s406G437ik. '''''' Pork was more active and steady; old mess, $s.00QS.5o: new mess, $S.75G9.25. Butter was in moderate demand and un- Eggs~Choice was firm and in fair de- mand: state and d Pennsylvania. 12q1ahc wsstes5a; ssss s;as sFsssS l'slse western tern fresh per sSsSssS seed . sl, was. was sssssy . and un- cdmman RSSln wss so soos aSies sHa steady strained 26lkc.
 Molasses was moderately active, firm and Peanuts were unchanged. Coffee options were steady; May 40 points down; others unchanged to 10 points down September s ' iiS.Ssaia.Ss; october. sisSa; Ds'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
New York Cotton Market.

New York, May 2S.-Cotton was dull and easy; middling gulf SAC; Iniddling uplands, Sc;. gross receipts, 1922 bales; forwarded 167 bales; sales, 91 bales, all spinners; stock, 129, 437 bales.
 Total today: Net receipts, 2S5S bales; ex- ports to the continent, 5300 bales; stock, 353,- 610 bales.
 bales; exports to Great Britain, Il, ,552 bales exports to France, S42 bales; exports to the continent, 12SSS bales
 Total since September 1: Net receipts 5,077,319 bales exports to Great Britain 2.119,335 bales exports to France, 454 997 bales.
 New York, May 2S.--Cotton futures closed barely steady sales 15i 800 bales; May, .765; Der, Ill; October, 7.06; November, 6.98 De- cember. GAS; January, 7.02; February, 705; March, 7.0S.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29

(Alabama Christian AdvooateJ The Southern Medical Dispensary ia the leading institution of its kind in Bir. mlngham and has been instrumental in enectng the cure of many serious cases. ana sa ld thus carrying Sa healing and happiness of the Southern Medical Dispensary. gives his entire time and personal siiper. vision to the work, and brings to bear . careful medical training in the best coi- ble experience in the treatment of special diseases. His professional standing IT. unimpeachable and his character as a gentleman and citizen is above reprosch.
 CWinona, Miss, Times)
 pr. Dozler Is c specialist of great repu. tation and has been unusually succession Ill his practice. He never undertakes q case unless reasonably sure of a cure. He Is high-toned gentleman and can be con. suited with the utmost confidence
 (Atlanta Constitution)
 pr. O. T. Dozier. the head of the South. ern Medical Dispensary of Birmingham. Ala, Is specialist of nearly twenty years experience in the treatment of chronic, nervous and private diseases and his uniform success has given him a lead- ing position in the medical profession In that city.
 Sunday Morning Star.)
 Dr. Dozier's success has been simply marvellous and has elicited the most en- thusiastic words of praise and gratitude from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 Sumter County Sum-
 Dr. Dozier's reputation as a specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south.
 (Anniston Hot Blast)
 Among the most noted and successful specialists in this country are Dr. Dozier & Co. They have extended their business from year to year and the patronage given to them in the several surroundinr states is most gratifying. Dr. Dozier is a high-toned, polished Christian gem tleman and has many warm personal friends in Anniston who knew him years ago when practicing in Rome. Ga.
 Peoples Weekly Tribune.)
 AS a specialist Dr. Dozer Is unexcelled by any living physician. His reputation at home and abroad is such that physi- clans in this city and from a distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect a cure. All Birmingham Is proud and honored to have such a distinguished man as citizen.
 Dr. Dozier Is Georgian by birth, hiRh-toned, cultured Christian gentle man. strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 :
 Dr. Dozier & Co.,, 20. Box 112. Birmingham. Ala,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Cotton Letter.

New York May 2S.-(Special )-Liverpool was closed today and will so remain until Monday, but the crop news was too uni formly good to sustain prices, which had another sharp break August opened at TIT, declined to 767 and closed at 7.68 bid with the tone barely steady. The fall and winter months were also quite weak. As long as the crop outlook continues so bril- liant we expect the general tendency of the market will be downward, though of course occasional rallies are to be expected. It looks now as if August might be better sale than any other month.
 RIORDAN & co.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
In Wall Street.

New York, May 2S-There were an in- crease in business at the stock exchange expense of values There were several un- favorable factors at work, the more inn its great loss of life; reports of heavy gold shipments by Saturdays European steam the e the pot of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy for April, which was due to the light movement stress upon the great storm in the west. but little impression was mode what is hnown dnoasa as St M Loius properties Laclede vile and Nashville lost about point, Lon dor. selling being mainly responsible for the of St. Paul. and other issues listed were dull. Favorable news such as today's ses- he of an ea rease of tbe Northern Pacific and Reading properties to their owners through foreclosrre sale fall as usual. led the list, with transactions of 43,So9 shares in grand total of 15O,72o; The and closed at 121%. The weakness of Ger man granulated and rumors of a break in raws abroad induced some selling of the stock Reports from Chicago of raising of prices by the outside manufacturers weak ened Tobacco. Later there was rally to sSs f railway ist and prices dropped # to sf i per cent. the decline being, most marked in the graSngers lnternataionaIs aa General Elec, the inactive stocks Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg preferred brought 5SAc, against 61 the last previously reported sale. Color ado Fuel fell 14 per per, cent, to 2sh; Rubber Traction. 1, to 1os. The payket closed irree-
 The market for bonds was weak. The sales footed lip $90S 900.
 New York, May 2S.-Money on call was easy at 1z@2 per cent, last loan at per cent and closing offered at per cent; prime mer- cantile paper. 41k@5 per cent.
 Bar silver, 6Sskc.
 Sterling exchange was steady. with actual business in bankers bills at s4.S71a0i4.S7s4 for sixty days and $4.SSQ4.S912 commercial bills. A.S6AQ4S7.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29

cember, s1OC5a1O1O; March, sa95@1oOo Spot Rio was dull and nominal; No. 2, 13Ac.
 Sugar-Raw was dull and steady; fair re- fining, 3ssc. Refined was dull, steady and unchanged. As
 Freights to Liverpool were quiet, firm and unchanged. iefss9sn4nfs
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29

 and provisions.
 Produce and commission merchants report a quiet city trade, but fair shipping busi- ness.
 Irish potatoes advanced 25 cents in New Orleans today. Receipts here of home grown stock are very light. It Is said that the crop is short.
 Lemons are off 25@40 cents in New York Local dealers can give no reason for the de- cline, but attribute it to receipts of the Cali fornia lemon, which seems to be very much in evidence throughout the country. It is the opinion that the decline can only be temporary.
 Eggs are scarce, but duller than yester- day, 9@91ac; some sales at Slac.
 Chickens are weaker on larger arrivals. A good many very small flyers hove in, which realize little or nothing. It does not pay to ship them.
 The market is in scant supply of green stuffs and fruit.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Naval Stores.

Wilmington, N O, May 2S-Rosin was firm; strained, s1.s211s; good strained s1.3714. Spirits turpentine was quiet; machine, 2slsc; irregular, 23c. Crude turpentine was firm; hard, s1.a6; soft, I,7o; virgin, $1.So.
 Tar was steady at $100. c~sss1
 Savannah, Ga, May 2S.-Turpentine was firm at 24c; sales, 5000 casks; receipts, 1S4S casks.
 Resin was firm; receipts, 42o5 barrels; $147la. G., s1.521z; H., s1621s; l., .$l.65;. K, $17O; M., $1. 80; N.s $l.90; window glass. s2.O5; water white, $220. -
 Charleston, s. C., May-2s.-Turpentine was firm at 241hc.
 Resin was firm; B., C., SIPS; D., $I.35; F.,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, La., May 2S.-Cotton futures were steady; sales 21, ,500 bales. June, 72S; July, 7.30; August 724; September, 6.79 Oc- tober, GIL November, 6.6S; December, 672; January, 6.74; February, GIT.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
MARKETS-LOCAL AND GENERAL

Government bonds were steady. State bonds were dull fff Railroad bonds were weak. Silver at the board was quiet. Treasury balances-Coin, $109, ,013,549; cur rencV. Sq1 129SlI,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Chicago Cattle Market.

Union Stock Yards, H.. May 2S.--Cattle- Receipts, 11000 market firm and 10c higher; common to extra steers. $3350t3. 40; stockers and feeders $2. 90Q3.S0; cows and bulls, $1.60 Q325; Texans, g. 4Nf3. 80. sas ss
 Hogs-Receipts. 2S.000 market easy and in some cases a shade lower heavy packing and shipping lots 8. 3.056B3.30; common to choice mixed, $3.i0fp3 40; choice assorted, $3.4O035O; light, s3 2Up3. .s5; pigs, s2. 500D3.5O inferior to choice, ss.50a4. ao lambs $S.25@
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
Articles I0peningl Highestl Lowest Closing

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour st sprins No gged coz m62c. Corn-No. 2, 27s4a2Sisc. Oats-No. g. lSAc.- Mess pork. $7.15d7. 20. Lard, $4200 425. Short rib sides, s3S0a3.90. Dry salted shoulders, s4.O0a4.25. Short clear sides s3.S71aa40O Whisky, s1.22.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
State Herald Office,

There is no change to note in groceries and provisions.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-29
New Orleans. l..


 New Orleans, La, May. 2S.--Sugar was quiet; open kettle, according to grade, 30 3Ac. Centrifugal white, 4lAc; yellow, 4bQ 7-16c; seconds, 2ss@37sc. 1T
 Refined sugar was strong; powdered, 55sc; cut-loaf, 11-16c standard granulated 5Kc; confectioners' A, 5hc. 9s Molasses was quiet; centrifugal, accord ing to grade, 4d9c. .. 3. .eE..
 Rice was quiet; prime, 4l4041zc; fair, 2a4@ 3Ac. $36543.70. 5rls& gal F
 Corn-No. 2 mixed 3Sc, nominal; No. 2 white, sacked, 35@s6c;i yellow, 4oq4lc, nomi- nal. 4u n s..sF<
 Oats-No, 2 western, 271kc; choice, 2Sc. Hasa,PSl%e. HHfsn, sSGss sis.ooalsoo; choice, s2aoO. Pork, $S.50@S.75. short clear and short rib sides, $4.S71s94;5O. Bacon-Shoulders. s5.25a55o: long clear, nominal; short clear, $4.S71sq5.OO short rib sides, $5.1213@5.25. - $50 .Hf--4 fa,
 Hams, s9.OOa1025.
 Coffee-Rio fair, 17c; good ordinary, 15Ac; common, 13c; Mexican good, 17%c; Mexican fair, 17Ac. , Cotton seed oil-7!strictly prime crude, in bulk, 17n19c; strictly prime crude, in bar rels, 20@2O12c. Refined, 4Q25c.