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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-22

at reasonable rates. New life seems t.
have entered into everything.
How does the preeens condition ct BIr-
mingham compare with that few years
ago?"
I'VE can well refer the doubling : IT,
zen to few years back II was but a
short time ago when the rolling mills
and over half the furnaces clossd down
and remained inactive for nearly year
The directors of our largest mill were
seriously eonside ring the ACCESSIBILITY Of
moving their plant to Louisville Hard
" sn.okestack in Birmingham dark
ened the sky with its smoke. Net a
building was being constructed. Sag
nation was everywhere. There were lit
tie OIL no pay rolls. The times here were
so hard that year, that many people liv-
ing in the suburbs walked to town on
aceoun. OF rot having the money to ride
on the stree. cars. 4 well remember see
ing large humber of citizsns every
morning walking in from the South
Highlands to save car fare.
Now things have changed. All the
old industries are in full operation and
many new ones are being built l esti-
mats that not less than million dollars
is being invested in new Ell erprses and
buildings in Birmingham this year. It
will probably amount to much more than
that sum-perhaps $780, 900 is more cor
rect an estimate. The cotton mill, steel
mill, new br= VERY, fertilizer factory
Semmet-Salvay process, and other
smaller industries amount to a million
dollars, not counting about $250,0O0 being
invested in building new residences and
business blocks. 1t is difficult to find an
idle mechanic of any kind. Where is
there a city in the country that can show
a record like this?
"You think then that prosperity has
struck Birmingham?'
"Most decidedly. Go to the cotton gin
works at Avondale and East Birming-
ham, You will find them crowded with
business and unable to fill th=ir orders.
Stop on your way at the cotton mill and
sse the magnificent structure being
erected. Visit any or all the machine
shops and boiler shops and see how busy
they are. Look at the mines, furnaces,
rolling mills and see them running full
blast day and night If this Is not pros
perity, ! don't know what is"
what has been the greatest drawback
to Bfrming ham 2?
That Is an easy question to answer
Our first and greatest evil was the spec
ulativa boom and the second was debt
caused by the boom. Hundreds of oul
best citizens ten years ago bought prop
| erty at prices ten times its real value
| They gave their notes for large amounts
in payment. The long years have been
spent in liquidation and repentance
Many good citizens, honorable men,
have spent their time and means trying
to pay for bad real estate Investments
This terrible condition of affairs retarded
| the growth of the city, and discouraged
| its citizens. I believe that If it were not
for the boom Birmingham today would
| have twice its present population. The
| old debts. however, are now disappear
ing, and as the people are getting out of
debt, new enterprises are springing up
and the town has taken on new lease oil
| life"
What do you think of real estate In.
vestments in Birmingham"
"Property here Is now very cheap. Il
is the time to buy. A capitalist coming
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-22

hand has been felt in more Than one CAM
pagn in Birmingham and Jefferson coun-
ty. Yet Mr.. Kettig is a business man
rather than politician He is direct
or in the Birmingham Trus. and Savings
company, and is connected with num-
Der of other industrial and Inancial In
situations.
1.-THE business outlook for Birmingham
Is better than 1T has been for ten years"
said Mr.. Ketitig yesterday. 81 mean by
this that legitimate business, that is safe
and conservative enterprises, have bet-
ter prospects here than they have had for
many years. Our mercantile and manu-
Featuring establishments have rasssd
Through the ordsa of business press on
They are in better condition financially
Our banks are offering plenty of fund;
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-22

Ifyou are a poor cook, buy
a cook book, follow directions
closely, see the result. Fail
ure six in ten times. How
long would you keep cook
who failed half the time?
That's just the point. We
tell your doctor or your drug
gist precisely the ingredients
of SCOTS Emulsion. To
make it they follow our for
mula. But they can't make
it; they haven't our precise
knack; don't know each step
perfectly. When you can
get the best, the result of 2
years experience, why exper-
iment with substitutesf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-22
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Miss Lula Chesire, the popular
Modiste, will connect her Dress
making establishment with us this
fall. Miss Chesire leaves in few
days for the East, and will assist
our Mr.. T. Caheen in selecting his
Dress goods and Trimmings.
Upon her return to the city Miss
Chesire will BIO glad to see her
friends here.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-22

White Duck Skirts, the $3.50
Ones. .......... ............ I &C
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-22
MILLINERY.

Ladies' Untrimmed Sailors. Loo
Ladies' SOC Sailors ............2 Csc
Ladies' Zoe aud 81 Sailors. 80. 49c
Ladies' $1.50 Sailors. 75c
All pattern Hats, $500 and So
ones. ........... ...........S LOO
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-22
COTTON GOODS.

A soft finished bleaehed Mus
lin, per yard, .................5c
A best quality Sea Island, per
yard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ...... DC
Best Apron Ginghams, yard. -. Sc
Unhleached Cotton Flannel, I'd Sc
Best Indigo Prints, yard .......5c
All Standard Prints, yard. ......5c
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06

One cup of rice will make n good
sized dishful when bOiled-enough for
six people. Wash the rice first of all
in cold water. Shake it up thoroughly
with the hand, to be sure the water
reaches it thoroughly. Wash three
times in this way. Put the rice in the
boiler and add bot water to cover well.
The water should come an inch or two
above the rice. If you desire that the
grains be separate when cooked put Il
little salt into the water. If heavy is
desired omit this. Roll until soft.
Twenty minutes is an average time.
If the water boils away too rapidly
add Il little at intervals. When all the
grains are soft turn into Il colandcr.
drain and shake. Replace in boiler and
set upon the side of the stove to steam
until required for use.-St. LouSs Globe
Democrat.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Bailey and Mcmillan Kick
Against a Resolution.
THE CAUSE WAS CARRIED
DaIzeII Proposed That Congress Meet on
Mondays and Observation-Disclosures
Picks up the Thread of Jerry Simpsons
Woes and Talks Against Reed.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Representa-
tive Dalze1 exploded a bombshell in
the democratic camp today by report
ing a resolution declaring that here
after the house meet on Mondays and
Thursdays only. Leader Bailey,of the
democrats, was on his feet in an in
stant, launching into an able peal
against the passage of the resolution.
Bailey in dramatic manner delivered
his ultimatum TO the republicans that
never would he and his
friends vote to adjourn the house as
long as the bankruptcy bill
was being hung up. Mr.. Mcmillan, of
Tennessee, in strong speech took up
the cudgel, seemingly laid aside by
Jerry Simpson, and roasted Reed to a
turn for pursuing such a dogmatic
course in governing the house. Nc
MILAN called Reed an obstructionist
and poured vials of vitriolic wrath on
the latter's head. The republicans said
the nothing but passed esolution and
house adjourned till Monday. The
vote for the resolution stood 1O1 yeas,
TO 81 nays.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
MORE BUSINESS BLOCKS.
The Local Business Situation Begins to
Look Decidedly Bright.

Look Decidedly Bright.
Two more business blocks are going
up in this city. and at the present rate
of development, Ell Paso will be some
thing OF "a city before many annual cy-
cles roll around.
The first building is to be erected
by B. f. Hammett, now a citizen of
this city. and the president of the
Campbell Real Estate company. 1t
will be located at the corner of Mesa
avenue and Texas street, 80 feet square,
two story, brick, with stone trimmings
and iron front like the Sheldon
building: ard plans are now beiug per-
fected by the architect. The cost of
the improvement will be about SIS, 600.
1t is believed that Mr.. Hammet will
also erect number of small residences
on north side during the summer, as
there is a growing increase in the de-
mand for dwelling properties. A man
like Mr.. Hammet is a good citizen to
have, and Ell Pdso will have more and
more reason to be pleased at his re-
moval from ST. Louis to this city.
Then, Fitzgerald Moore is going to
build a two or three story business
San Antonio streets S0X10O feet: the
structure to be of brick and stone and
cost So, 900 to $40 900.
A HERALD reporter was told today
that if the owners of the property at
the southeast corner of San Antonio
and Oregon streets would sell at what
was considered a reasonable figure,
there were parties ready to come In
aud put up large handsome building
there. But they would not pay the
prices now asked.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
The Oldest Army Officer.

NEW YORK, May 6.-The oldest liv-
ing graduate of West Point is celebrat- t.
ing his ninety-siXth birthday today
General George S Green Is his name,
ard in addition to being the Oldest of
American army officers he is the Oldest
man living in American public life, be-
ing three years older than Neal Dow
and eight years older than ex-Secre-
tary of the Navy r. w. Thompson.
General Greene was lieutenant in tb e
army seventy years ago and general
in the war at the age of sixty-four, hav-
ing his jaw shattered while command
ing his brigade in a night attack of the
enemy at the foot OF Lookout Noun
tain.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06

LONDON, May 6.-Ex-A N bassador
Bayard and Mrs. .'Bayard sail for home
On Saturday. Today they went to Chal-
font, ST. Peters Buckiughamshire,
where Passmore Edwards, the English
George W. Childs, has esta olished an
epileptic colony. consisting of five
homes-two for men and one each for
women, boys and girls, each having or
to have accom- odations for twenty-five
patients. One home is already in
operation; the building devoted to wo
men was formally opened by Mrs. Bay
ard today, while Mr.. Bay yard laid the
foundation stone for the second of the
mems homes, which be formally chris
tened The Victoria Home"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
A GOOD LECTURE.
Rev. DIR Steele, of Nashville, Makes a Fine
Impression Before Large House.


Impression Before Large House.
Rev. DR.. Steele, editor of the Ep-
worth League Era of Nashville, Tenn,
gave one of the most interesting lee
lures ever delivered in this city to a
good audience last night in Chopin
hall. His subject was home life in
Dixie, and he spoke from the stand
point of one who knew what it was to
be deprived of the necessaries of life
through being amid the scenes of de-
vaStating war. The talented lecturer
was but "a boy under s xteen years when
the war broke out. and he told how his
youthful blood had been fred by the
exciting times incident to the secession
of the south from the union and the
attempt to set up an independ-
ent government. He lived near Mem
phis and had been told that if the
Yankee gunboats ever got by Island
Mum Der Ten the cannon on the Mem-
phis bluffs would blow them all out of
the river. He had also been led to be-
leve that a southerner could lick
dozen Yankees with corn stalk. Con-
sequently young Steele's ideas of
Yankees was not very exalted. But
the despised Yankees kept a coming,
and coming, and coming until the
young mans notion of the Yanks began
to change, and he thought they must
be something horrible.
The lecturer gave a most interesting
detail how as the family supplies ran
short, they were up stump to know
how to live, and the straits they were
put to were highly amusing: and was
a good illustration of the suffer-
ing and deprivations of southern famil-
les in general as the war progressed.
The most pressing want was that of
salt, and it was this that forced Mrs.
Steele to enter the union lines and ask
for a permit to buy salt and other
things needful, notwithstanding her
proud southern spirit. When coffee
gave out, roasted sweet potato skins
were made to do duty for the coffee
berry. When clothing gave out, the
old plan ton looms were res 1rted to
with curious results, and even bed
quilts were made over into clothing.
But when salt gave out the jumping
off place was reached. o bacon rinds
were frie d out, the salt pork chopping
blocks were broken up and boiled to
get the salty residue, and even the
ground around the smokehOuse was
boiled. But even that supply gave out,
and something had to be done. The
| something was done by the old lady's
getting into the union lines and secur-
| ing the much needed supply. though.
| she was hard put to it to escape taking
| the oath.
The loss of the negroes and the eff
| feet of their absence on the white pop
ulatiou were aptly described. The
| lecturer told of southern women who
had never been in their own kitchens,
50 entirely had they left everything
approXimating to manual labor to the
| blacks. At his fathers plantations
the negroes remained longer than in
other part, of the country because of
| the kindly way they were treated.
| But the time came when all of sud
den they were gone, disappe ared as if
by magic. and then the proud southern
ers We're very hard put to it to do their
own work. 1t was root hog or die, and
! some of the ludricrous mistakes south
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
st. Luu:s Celebrating.

ST. LOUIS, May 6.-The Mound City
is gaily decorated today in honor OF
the twenty-seventh festival of the
North American Gymnastic union.
This organizat on, formerly known as
tending to every state and almost
every county in the union, and it's in
ternational feas's, which are held quad
rennia'ly, are the great event of every
four years in German turner circles.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
HIS Suspicious WERE CORRECT.
A Dallas Lotharie Opens Fire on an Intrud-
ing Husband.


Scripps-McRae Special.
DALLAS. Texas. May 6.-Julius Ba-
ker an employe of J. A. Wright. died
at midnight by bullet from the pistol
of Charles H. Springer, a travelling
salesman which was intended to kill
Wright. Wright is contractor, and
for some time he has suspected impro-
per relations between his wife and
Springer. About midnight, armed
with double barreled shot gun, he
took Baker with him to his home.
While Baker and Wright were trying
to enter Wright's bedroom through a
window, Springer fired from the inside,
the bullet passing through Bakers
head. killing him instantly. Wright
fired both barrels of his shot gun into
the room, slightly wounding Springer.
Wright, thinking he had killed
Springer, went to the county Jail and
He says he will kill
Springer as soon as he is released.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Mr.. Copeland returned this noon from

Mr.. Copeland returned this noon from
the north.
the north.
County Surveyor Parker, went down
to Sierra Blaoca this afternoon, to
make mineral surveys.
Governor Thornton left this after
noon for Arizona and Sonora He says
there is going to be big, boom in So
nora.
Pete Wehner has gone down to San
ta Rosalia Springs to get the benefit of
the warm spring waters, and recupe-
rate from his la'e accident.
B. F. Budd was suddenly called to
Cherryvale, Kans., this noon where his
four year old boy is lying dangerously
i'll. Mrs. Budd is with the child.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
They Step Forward to Stop
BIOOdShed Between
THE GREEK AND TURK.
The Greatest Battle of the War was Fought
Yesterday and Honors Were Evened up.
The Greeks Retreated After the Battle
Before Turkish ReInforcements,

LONDON, May 6-The news today of
the situation at Pharsalia is hopelessly
conflicting. Both sides claim a victo-
ry of yesterda ay's battle which is de-
scribed as the greatest since the begin.
ing of the war. A dispatch from
Athens today confirms the retreat of
the Greek army. This is the decisive
stroke and ends the struggle.
Concerning the report from Athens
that the powers have resolved to put a
stop to the war between Turkey and
Greece, Scripps-McRae correspond
ent was officially informed st the for
eign Office at 5'oclock this afternoon
that the powers had arrived at no de-
cisiOn.
ATHENS, May 6.-The Greek army
that were engaged with the Tur-
ish forces about Pharsalia yesterday,
have retreated, and taken up a
position at Demolzo, ten miles south
east.
The retreat of the Greek army from
Pharsalia is explained by the statement
that the staff of the crown prince held
a council last evening and decided that
in view of the fact that the Turkish
troops were receiving reinforcements,
enabling them to greatly outnumber
the Greeks, the success of the Greek
forces in a battle which would inevi-
tably have been fought today was i'm
possible, therefore it was decided to
retire to Domoko.
At 1:50 p. m, government authori-
ties report that the powers have inter-
vened and put an end to the war. They
say that Greece will accept an armis-
tice if proposed by the European gov
ernments.
The announcement that the powers
have interviewed and propose media
tion is confirmed. The ministers of
Great Britain, France, Russia aud
Italy were instructed to propose medi-
tion. Similar instructions to the Ger
man and Austrian ministers is expect
ed every moment.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
What Grant Saws,

DR.. Grant, in an interview with the
Dallas News Washington correspond
ent said:
My political opponents have been
urging me to agree to division of the
authority over the patronage of Texas
[ have positively declined to listen to
compromise. In this 1 believe l am
right. Compromise in this case means
disloyalty to friends and the open reg
Ognition Of enemies, to the exclusion of
the claims of adherents. 1t means a
delivery of a considera BILE part of the
offices to the men who have opposed
what has been accomplished and to that
extent deny those who are entitled to
the Offices and give them to men who
have neither right, title or interest in
them. | do not consider that |, as ma
t!onal committeeman, nor as the Oae
who asked the people to follow me in
the interest of Major Mckinley, have
right to dispose OF any of the Offices
to any except those who are qualified
and deserve them.
Again 1 think that political party
like all other organized bodies, should
have well defined head and seat of
authority There should be a distinc-
tive directory agency upon which all
eyes should focus and from which in
spiration and aid should flow. To di
vide the authority means divis on and
consequent lack of unity and inevitable
weakness both of purpose and results
However, it is my desire to act with
the equities and justices of the situation
as well as to promote the welfare of the
public service, the state and our party.
While [ think the stand | have taken
as the duly elected representative of
the people is a correct one, yet [ should
like to hear either by wire or letter from
the people of Texas at once, whether l
am right or wrong; and as | shall be
governed by the will of the majority,
should like to have full and free ex-
preston from all of those who have
ipti % phiaot ,,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Jackson's Ghas,Iy Relics

CINCINNATI, May 6.-In the New
Port court house today the effects of
Scott Jackson, one of Pearl Bryan S
murderers were arranged for ship
ment to his relatives. A razor, a
blood stained coat, one pair trousers,
and the valise in which the murdered
girls head is supposed to have been
carried to its unknown resting place
with several trinkets were put in the
package.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
CandyF Factory Burned.

NEW YORK, May 6.-The six story
candy factory of Albert Reen, at Will
liamsb burg, was burned this morning.
Loss $780, GOO Three hundred persons
are thrown out of employment. Two
firemen were seriously injured.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
VIII be Ready Tomorrow

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Senator
Jones, OF Arkansas, asked Senator AL
lison, in the course of debate in the
statement to accompany the tariff bill
would be ready. Allison replied that
the treasury experts were hard at work
and he thought it would be ready by
Saturday morning
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
His lsOty Found

NEW BEDFORD, NJ .ss., May G.
Treasurer Howland's body was found
in the river this morning. Howland
was treasurer of the New Bedford mills.
which faile l, aud he has been missing
since the failure.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Deboe's Flood of Flowers.

WASHINGTON, May 6. 6.-Kentucky Of
fee seekers sent Senator Deboe an
other mammoth floral piece today. Its
huge proportions and gay ribbons and
notices caused many broad smiles as
the senators entered the chamber. De-
Doe looked somewhat embarrassed on
taking his seat behind the miniature
rose Garden.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Two Appointments

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Ihe pres
ident has sent to the senate today the
following nominations: Frederick A.
Trittle, Jr,, of Arizona, to be register
Of the land office at Prescott, Ariz.,
Morris G. Barrow, to be receiver of
pu bic moneys at Douglas. WYo.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Killed By Falling Bricks,

DENVER. May 6-May Bailey a
young stenographer, while walking
past the new McMurrin building at the
head of 10th street, was struck on the
head by bricks falling from the top of
the third story. She fell like log,
tai
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Chauncey Could Have Had 1t.

New YORK, May cit was announc-
ed today that President Mckinley, at
the Union League club reception, stat
ed that had Chauncey NJ. Depew been
willing to accept the ambassadorship
to Germany, he would have appointed
him.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
The Bodies Recovered

NEW YORK, May 6.-Advices from
Paris this morning say that one hun
dred forty-two bodies have been taken
from the ruins of the Charity Bazaar
fire 1t will be several days before the
exact number of victims are known.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Are Displ ease

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The republi-
can members of the house express
themselves as greatly displeased with
the senate amendments to the tariff
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
A Military Change.

ATLANTA, May ct is reported
that the Fifth infantry, stationed at
Fort Mcpherson, have been ordered to
Vancouver barracks, state of Wash
iDOt0p
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06

CHICAGO, May 6.-Chic ago, Milwau-
kee and st Louis brewers will com
bine 10 fight the increa sed tax on beer
proposed in the tariff bill.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Longstreet Slated.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Presid ent
Mckinley will appoint General Long
street, the famous Confederate fighter
as commissioner of railroads.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Sugar Advances.

New YORK, May The sugar trust
begun to screw up prices again today,
ana mum hers and 10 grades of domes-
tic refined suga~s advanced JIG.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
indefinitely Respited.

DAYTON, Ohio, May 6.-Albert
Frantz, who was to be electrocuted
today for numbering his sweetheart,
Bessie Little, was granted an indefin-
ite respite this morning.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-06
Silver Market

NEN YORK, May 6.-Silver, 81
lead, 3.12t; Mexican dollars, 4Ss.