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Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
JOHNSTON'S CANDIDACY
Greeted With Pleasure in Colbert County-Es- teemed as Good 0Id-fashioned
 Democrat.

Tuscumbia, Nov. 13.-(Special Corre- spondence.)-The announcement that Capt. Joseph F. Johnston would be can didate for governor was generally greet ed here with pleasure. He is remembered and esteemed as true and valiant cham pion of those good old-fashioned demo- crats whom no time-serving clique nor hero-worshipping horn tooters can dis tract from holding on to party honorS and party truth. The result of the cleo tions in the middle states has not stam- peded any silver democrats in this part of Alabama. There are lots of intelli- gent sign readers among them. They att tribute the revolutionary defect1on from the democratic vote to two things, hard times and Grover Cleveland. The com mon people, simply restive under ad- versity, used the ballot as the only plaus- ible and visible means toward relief They saw no promise of better things in any act or utterance of the administra- tion and they unburdened themselves of vigorous expression of discontent. Honest voters of democratic faith have asked themselves, what means all this late trouble to the party? The answer rises out of the nebulous space of theory and stands a bold and luminous condi- tion. It Is that as long as the democratic party stucb to its denunciation of the "crime of 1873" and adhered to its pledges to the people to restore silver to the place 1t occupied prior to demonstration it was united and constantly growing in strength and power. The hour that, with the repeal of the purchasing clause of the Sherman act, herewith striking from the statutes the last vestige of leg islation friendly to the free coinage of sil- yer, the people became convinced that the administra ton meant not only not to . redeem any of the pledges upon which it. was. placed in power, but evinced its pur- pose still further to degrade the old white money metal many of them lost hope and heart in accomplishing anything by casting democratic ballots. But there is yet left the old never-surrender de- mocracy, with a spirit that was born with the constitution not to die or faint as long as 1t inculcates a principle of justice and liberty. There is fine lot {. of that kind of democracy in this part of north Alabama. '
 Your correspondent has seen democrats from Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Leighton and from the country round about in Col-r bert and Is assured that four-fifths of theei democrats in the county are for the free coinage of silver, and there is no doubt that Johnston will get the county's solid support for governor. It is pretty; nearly the same way throughout the Eighth dis, trict. No gold bug candidate for con- gress would dare show his head in the district. Nor need any gold bug candi- date for governor or for the United States senate apply.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
The Gull and the Eel.

We had gull, 0 tame gull, with clipped wings, who would feed on fish if we would give<him any; failing fish, on raw meat; failing raw meat, on worms and insects, and failing these, on anything, including sparrows. It was the most fascinating en- tertainment to give him an eel, for he would toss the col about several ways un- til it came to the position most suitable for swallowing, when he would swallow it. But the eel, not yet defeated, would often wriggle up in his gullet again, and this process would be repeated many time. So if swallowing be O delight the pleasure which our gull derived from the process must have been manifold. Eyen- tually the eel would weary of the vain ascent of the gull's gullet and consent to remain in contact with the juices of diges- tion. Nature is 0 queer mother to her children.
 One never knows how much the state of domestioity affects creatures that ought to be wild. In the natural state perhaps one swallowing would have been enough for the gull and for tho eel. He was her ring gull, and 1t was not until his fifth year that he arrived at the full dignity of his white and pearly plumage. Before that he was always dressed in some of the dingy, dusky feathers of infancy. Yet in their wild state these gulls are said to ar rive at the adult p1umage before the fifth year.-Macnillan' Magazine.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Ask Prof. A. D. Smith how the trout and jack fish treat his line at East Lake.
THE LAST SERVICE.
The Revival at the First Baptist Church Closes i Tonight With Baptismal Service.

The Revival at the First Baptist Church Closes i Tonight With Baptismal Service.
 The revival services, which have been In progress for two weks, will close to- night at the First Baptist church. Dr. !. L. White, the eloquent pastor evangeI- ist, left for Macon Friday night He is a fayorite pulpit orator and preacher with the Birmingham people. A great crowd was present to hear his last sermon, and many arose for prayer and a large num- Der made a profession of faith in Christ. pr. Gray, the pastor, extended the hand of fellowship to eight new members mak- ing over thirty additions so far with the 1rospect of a large number of additions to the church today. The meetings from day to day have been full of interest, and a widespread and pervastve power has been manifest from the opening service two weeks ago.
 impression by his superb singing and efficient service in personal work among the unconverted and interested inquir- CTS He Is the foremost of all MT Moody's force of workers. The great evangelist, Moody, is in Atlanta during November conducting gospel services, preaching twice daily to thousands. MT. Jacobs expected to join him in the work today, but was induced by Dr. B. D. Gray to remain over until tonight.
 MT. Jacobs vii sing several pieces with Mr. F. L. Willis, the sweet singing sec retary of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation, this morning. The large chorus will be on hand at both morning and evening services.
 A great treat is in store for all men who will go to the Young Mems Christian association hall at 8 o'clock this after noon to hear Mr. Jacobs. He will talk on gospel work among prisoners, with special reference to the circulation of
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Father Honom,.s Imprisonment.

Father Bonomi relates the following about his imprisonment together with Fa- ther Rossignoli: "When we were taken prisoners and conveyed to El-Oboid, our clothes were torn from us, leaving us only a few rags. Our crucifxes and crosses were also taken, as they seemed to be of some material value When we appeared before the mahdi, he exhorted us to em- brace Mohammedanism and when we re- fused he exclaimed, Well, then, tomorrow we will behead you The next day we were surrounded by an army of soldiers perhaps 40, 900. We expected to be exeout- ed immediately, but the mahdi ordered the execution to be put of indefinitely. After this we were no moro molested, not even put in irons, but we had hardly any means of living. Sometimes we dined at the mahdi s table, which was very scanty. A dish contained curious mixture from which each took with his fingers the DOT tion he liked. London News.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
GOOD FISHING AT EAST
 LAKE.
 Joe Cook and Dr. Jones catch trout and pickerel at East Lake and can give you dOtS. II-I7.tf
ASHVILLE.
Chancery Court Notes es-Death of Little Sal
 lie Freeman.


 lie Freeman.
 Ashville, Nov. 16.-(Special Core spondence. e.)-Chancery court is now in session at his place. Besides the local bar we notice the following persons in attendance: Sidney J. Bowie, Esq, of Talladega; Gen. F. S. Ferguson and Alex T. London, Birmingham; Walter Dene- zoe, Esq, of New Orleans; Gen. Wager Swane, Edward and Eugene Kelly of New York
 Yesterday was sad day for some of our people, and the cause of their grief was the death of little Sallie Freeman. This lovely child was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert L. Freeman and a granddaughter of Hon. John w. Inzer. The scene at the church and cemetery was most effecting, the manner in which the bereaved relatives manifested their grief affecting the congregation and arousing the sympathies of the most hardened. The entire community join with the bereaved relatives in mourning the death of little Sallie Freeman. A large number of our most prominent people left today for Atlanta, They will spend several days at the exposi- ton. The party was headed by James Beason, Esq.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
A word to the wise is suf- ficient. See our line of shoes. The cheapest in the city.
 J. BLACH & SONS,
 One Price Cash Clothiers, 19I2---First AVenue---l0l4
EAST LAKE ITEMS.
Death of MT. Elisha WaIdrop- Howard Stu
 dents Will Visit the Exposition.

dents VIII ViSIt the Exposition.
 East Lake, Nov. 16.-(Special Core spondence.)-M w. w. Lee of the the ologica1 seminary at Louisville and an alumnus of Howard college, was among friends in East Lake the past week.
 The many friends of Miss Laura Lacy, who has been so very i'll with fever, will be glad to know that she Is now rapidly convalescing.
 Prof B. F. Giles of Howard has been in attendance upon the state Baptist con- vention at Selma for the greater part of the week. Dr. A. w McGaha also went down to Selma last Wednesday,
 Capt. E. v. Smith and Lieut.. J. w. Johnson of Howard went over to Atlanta Friday to witness the great game of foot ball. They will remain over several days at the exposition. ~
 A party from Howard, consisting of quite a number of the students, will leave tomorrow for the exposition at Atlanta. The boys win be accompanied by Pro- fessors Payne, Smith and Giles, and will be absent for about a week.
 The little 4-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Elliott Is very low with pneumonia. The two little children of Mrs. Goodrich, who have been i'll with pneumonia for several weeks. are both much better and quite out of danger.
 Rev. Elisha Waldrop, a highly respect ed and beloved citizen of Huffman, and a man we'll known and honored in East Lake and Birmingham as well, passed away at his home at Huffman on last Thursday morning, after long and pain full illness
 He was a man of many excellent quail ties and his life we'll worthy of emulation: He was a son of Rev. A. J. Waldrop, and leaves a wife, two sons and daughter to mourn his death The interment took place Thursday afternoon at the East Lake cemetery.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
OLD FASHIONED "FREIeHT."
A Human Being Shipped and Billed as So
 Much Merchandise.

A Human Being Shipped and Billed as Sc
 Much Merchandise.
 The ocean commerce of the old days was formal and solemn thing, accompanied by many documents and much red tape and carried on with constant pious refer ence to the power which rules the winds and waves. Sometimes the old bills of lading have c queer look when the char acter of the merchandise itself is taken into consideration, for the vessels which carried rum to Africa snd brought back slaves were not less punctilious in all these formal regards than others. The United States consul at Funohal, Madeira, has lately been looking over some old bills of lading, issued in Madeira in the last cen tury, and in a report to the state depart- ment at Washington gives a facsimile of one of them. He also gives copy of an- other, which is dated in Madeira, Sept. II, 1761, and which is significant of old time customs. It Is as follows:
 SHIPPED, By the Grace of God, in good order and well conditional by New >ton & Gordon in and upon the ship called the Fame, whereof is master, under God, for this present Voyage, Viner Leaycraft, and now riding at Anchor in the road of Funchal and by Gods grace bound for New York-to say:
 "Ono negro named York, consigned to Vim Thos Newton, Merchant In New York, being mark'd and number'd as in the Margin Ca negro Man named York; and to be deliver'd in the like good Order and well Conditional, at the aforesaid Port of New York (the Danger of the Seas only excepted) unto the said Win. Thomas New ton or to his Assigns, he or they paying Freight for tho said goods with Primage and Average acoustom'd
 "In witness whereof the Master or Purs- or of the said Ship hath affirmed to three Bills of Lading, all of this Tenor and Date; the one of which three Bills being accomplished, tho other two to stand void.
 "And so God send the good Ship to her desir'd Port in Safety. Amen.
 "Dated in Madeira II September 1861.
 "VINER LEAYCRAFT."
 In transmitting this copy the consul as Funchal, Mir. Healy. says, "The people of the United States and Madeira alike are more than pleased that we no longer im- port such goods from this island."- Youths Companion. .t ee
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

$3.50 per barrel and meat 6 cents per pound. Well, that is bad on the man that produces the meat and flour and does not help the man who has to buy. As a rule most people who need these things are laboring people and not one in ten has employment, and if flour was 50 cents per barrel and meat cents per pound they could not get 1t.
 Carpenter Correspondence Scottsboro Progressive Age: Farmers met in con- vention last week and resolved not to fell any more timber until after the pri- mary election, for fear of killing a candi- date. The woods are full of them.
 
 LaFayette Sun: The papers over the state have taken up the cause and are urging the establishment of a reforma- work go on until the institution is in sue cessful operation.
 North Alabamian The farmers of this section will be in far better fix when they begin farming operations next spring than they were last We hope Scent cot ton has not made fools of any of them, or will not stimulate them to plant all cotton and no corn next year.
 Selma Journal: A gentleman who re- turned from Marion junction this morn-
 
 of families from the northwest will move to farms near that place in the near fu- lure.
 Opelika Evening News: The Birming- ham State Herald is getting out a splen- did paper these days, a paper that is bright, crisp and breezy, splendidly got ten up and is credit to the journalism of the state.
 Mobile Herald: Governor Oates stated to a Herald reporter upon his return from Mount Vernon Saturday night that the barracks at that place would proba- bly, be converted into some public institu tion at an early date. For exactly what purpose the property will be utilized he has not yet decided. It will doubtless be converted into a convict prison or a re- formatory for young criminals. In case such plan is carried out he says cot ton factory will be established on the site for the employment of the prisoners.
 Attalla Beacon. Joe Hammond told the Beacon man of a June apple tree on their place between Fourth and Fifth streets that is now bearing the second crop of apples this year. The apples now on the tree are little smaller than the first crop, but very good size and Trees often bloom the second time in this state, but who ever heard of one tree maturing two crops in one year in Ala bhma?
 Prattville Progress: A large number of hogs have been raised in this county this year, and our farmers will have very little meat to buy this winter.
 Prattvi1le Progress: There should be a reformatory in Alabama for fallen chill dren. It is great shame that young children who have been guilty of some criminal act should be made to work side by side with hardened criminals. The next legislature should consider this mat ter.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
YORK STATION.
A Gretna Green Affair-Personal Matters
 and Miscellany.

A Gretna Green Affair-Personal Matters
 and Miscellany.
 York, Nov. 15.-(Special Correspond ence.)-Messrs c. B. Hightower, w. A. Altman and c. W. Allison, accompanied by about eight young ladies, left for At lanta Thursday night to take in the ex. position.
 We had two runaway marriages last Sunday near this place. Mir R. L. Bur- ton and Miss Lena Cobb made one couple and MT Nickerson and another Miss Cobb composed the second couple. All parties are highly respected and have fbe best wishes of their friends.
 Mrs. Frank Holman returned this week from her trip to Michigan and Indiana, where she has been visiting her parents. Mrs. A. J Derby also returned from Chicago, Til. where she has been visiting her former home.
 Hon. James L. Pugh spent Thursday night in our town.
 Quite number went from here to Liv- ingston to hear Morgan and Pugh, and more would have gone but for the inclem- ency of the weather We have all along been Morgan and Pugh men.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
STATE NEWS.

Fort Payne Journal: A reformatory for young criminals is attracting atten- ton just now. The Journal advocated this years ago and favors 1t still
 Selma Journal: Selma is to have an- other industrial plant and the promoters desire it stated that it is direct result of the Selma Commercial and Industrial association. A company to erect and op- crate cold storage and ice manufacture ing plant has been formed, and the re- ouired capital-$20, ,000-has been sub scribed. The plant will join that of the International Cotton Seed Oil company and will be completed and in operation before the warm weather next spring. It will be a model plant in every particular, only the later Improvements in cold stor- age and in the making of artificial ice being used.
 Talley Correspondence Scottsboro Progressive Age: It Is amusing to hear some of our Sand mountain gold bugs talk. one of them said yesterday that living was SO cheap now that no one need complain. He said that flour was
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
MONTEVALLO.

The House Where Governor Cobb and Sem
 ator Morgan Once Carried Their Brides.
 Montevallo Nov. 15.-(Special Corre- spondence. .)-Mrs. w. M. Reynolds is vis- iting the family of her father, Hon. Mims Walker, at Faunsdale, having gone thith- CT to attend the marriage of her sister, Miss Sallie Walker, to MT. Eugene Du- bose Reynolds of Blocton. MT. Reynolds is a son of MT. H. Clay Reynolds, one of the wealthiest and most enterprising citi- zens of Montevallo.
 Recent reports from Mrs. Hare, former ly Miss Mary Lyman, pronounce her con valescent It is probable that she will accompany her mother and sister on their return from Florida.
 Said bright little woman to me today: "Although stranger to the gifted wom- an who edits the society column of the State Herald, would like to thank her for some sweet words of counsel and comfort that appeared some time since. Won't you thank her for me? Dark days must come to all of us-days when clouds hang low and life seems bereft of hope and light. On such day l listlessly opened the paper and glanced over Its columns, when some words, intended per hapS for another hopeless heart, attract ed my attention. l read and pondered, and after much debate with self I took courage and resolved to let the why's and WHSittOIcS lIdollHS tHht oOihO bright day might reveal and loosen the tangles. And with tear-dimmed eyes in my heart of hearts I blessed the sweet woman, whose gentle words go forth to comfort and to cheer"
 One finds food for reflection in the most ordinary events of day. l walked out this afternoon in the suburbs of the city of Montevallo and I found much to inter- est and instruct me.
 There stands on a knoll a quaint little white house, with a wonderful chimney in its center, and latticed porch over run with honeysuckle at Its front. On an adjacent lot stands another weather beaten building that may have been com fortable in its day, but shows now no signs of having been attractive. A furl- ing brook babies at it's front and wan ders on in disappointment and disgust, for the old house is untenanted now, and no glad voices as of yore ring out a well come to the ever singing brook. The house is put to a sordid use and part of the crop of this year of plenty is stored within it's spacious depths. But when Rufus w. Cobb and John T. Morgan brought their fair brides to these once fair homes doubtless they did not expect some day to win renown as governor of Alabama and promoter of the Nicaragua canal The point I would make is that as this is the season for marrying and giving in marriage" our young people should not be deterred nor discouraged by small beginnings.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
TO THE BLUE GENTlAN.
Unfold, o fairest flower, and share The benediction of this air

Unfold, o fairest flower, and share The benediction of this air That softly howeth everywhere, ; And blesseth most the things most fairi Twice welcome flowers when flowers grow
 few;
 Thrice welcome, thou, of heavenly hue The rarest, tenderest shade of blue That earth's dear bosom ever knewi The goldenrod resigns his plume, And all frail beauty seeks tomb, Bequeathing thee more ample room Wherein to set thy fairer bloom. Unfold, thy gentle right to claim, O flower of softest tint and namel Thy bashfulness delays like shame, Yet lovelier makes thy lovely fame. To exile only half resigned, Her locks with violet memories twined, Departing summer turns to find s How fair thing she leaves behind. And since the summer henceward flies, Thou, darling of these lonely skies, The dearer art to human eyes, Unfolding as O sweet surprisei
 New York Ledger.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
A SNAKE STORY
Told by Mr. James Shelley, Who Recently Re-
 turned From the Indian Territory

MT. James Shelley, who recently re- turned from the Indian territory to re- cuperate from long illness, tells a won-' derful snake story, and is undoubtedly entitled to the blue ribbon. He says that while in the territory he killed the larg- est rattlesnake he had ever seen. It measured feet, inch in length and was as big around as his leg He says the snake was so poisonous that an ax handle 1t bit swelled up and bursted the eye of the ax. He says he cauterized the handle hoping thereby to prevent the swelling, but it did no good.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

We understand you want to leave town. If so, we are real sorry; but if you do, call and get one of our trunks or travelling bags.
 J. BLACH & SONS, One Price Cash Clothiers, l912---First AVenue---l0l4
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Mothers, the little ones are well remembered at the great manufacturers sale, so don't fail to call and inspect the many bargains we have for you.
 J. BLACH & SONS,
 One Price Cash Clothiers, l912---First Avenue---10l4
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
6Iow.

There used to be a bridge in New York city spanning a small crock on which a young man could claim and exact kiss from the young woman he was with. The bridge is gone now, and the exact site is unknown. If the slow New Workers of to- day had any gumption, they would redis- cover the site and resurrect the bridge within 0 week-that is, if the girls there are as we'll worth kissing as they are here -Philadelphla Ledger.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Some Records That Are Wanted.

Some Records That Are wanted.
 The Advertiser prints this morning the following letter from Hon. l.. w. Grant of the United States naval record com misson
 While in your city talked with many parties as to the whereabouts of the pa- pers of Captain Reuben Thom of the Confederate navy, who died some years ago in Montgomery, but failed to get on track of them. They are important to the south's side of the case in the make up of the official naval history in the war between the states. Congress has made no appropriation for the purchase of these Confederate papers and we have to rely on the patriotism of southern peo- pie to supply them, the records having been found at Richmond. All naval of ficers of consequence kept copies of let ters, reports. etc., sent to Richmond. We will pay express charges on any such papers sent us, and will return same, free of charge and in good order, to parties lending them to us after we have had them copied.'
 Miss Theresa Thom, the only daughter of the late Captain Thom married a United States army officer and If any person in this neighborhood knows her address and will send it to Hon. L. w. Grant at Washington the service will be greatly appreciated. MT. Grant would hlso be glad to hear from some one with regard to the relatives of the late Com modore Ferrand, who died at Attalla, near Gadsden.